Delayed Orientation

Posted on Sat Dec 12th, 2020 @ 3:39am by Galatea & Lieutenant JG Rrawran & Crewman Akaathaan Saarnosh & Lieutenant Commander Jeanette Brooks MD & Lieutenant Quentin Harrison & Lieutenant Elizabeth Reeves

1,093 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: Short Treks
Location: Transporter Room, Starfleet One
Timeline: 2430-08-12, 09:00

If there was one thing that President Gruzy and Admiral Teagarden hated it was tardiness. At 09:00 hours Starfleet One was scheduled to take on new personnel from Spacedock to shore up recent personnel transfers and temporary leaves that had been approved. Lieutenant Rrawran had been asked to be present and be there at 08:55 to meet with Galatea regarding the duty assignments. It was an honor to be asked to welcome new arrivals as a member of the lower decks and he thought that this was a time to shine.

Instead, for the first time in his career aboard this ship, he was late and that was not going to go over well at all. Now he was running through the halls trying to get there unnoticed, but Galatea was everywhere and knew exactly where he was and how long it would take him to reach the Transporter Room. He hoped that meant she would grant some mercy and delay the boarding process. Being a Rorworr - a species descended from canines - he almost dropped down on all fours to add some additional speed to his steps more than once; problem was that most of the crew were Humanoid and to see a member of the ships crew in such a form didn't go over well either.

"She'll delay the boarding," he whispered to himself. "I know it."

The doors to the Transporter Room slid open and he heard the dreaded noise of cross-phase. He ran into position near Commander Galatea and went at attention, pretending like he was always there. He whispered, "Sorry."

"We will discuss later," the Commander whispered back as the form of six new arrivals appeared in the Transporter Chamber. As the transporter sequence ended she stepped away and toward the platform. A smile grew on her face as she looked at the group, "Welcome aboard Starfleet One! I am Commander Galatea, the Artificial Intelligence Monitoring Service avatar for this vessel. On behalf of Admiral Teagarden and the Senior Staff we would like to officially welcome you aboard," she looked at the alien Security Officer and hid a temporary scowl that she knew few would be able to see on the platform.

"I am Lieutenant Rrawran, a Security Officer aboard the ship, and I want to second Galatea's greeting," the alien's mechanized voice said as the universal translator struggled with his native tongue. "I know what it is like to be in your shoes. Four years ago I was in your shoes as a new arrival aboard this vessel and I can tell you it has been the adventure of a lifetime. We are sure that each of you wants to get started."

"Unlike most Starfleet vessels Starfleet One has a different mandate from the rest of the Fleet. We have been assigned to serve as the transport vessel for the President of the United Federation of Planets and escort him on interstellar missions to Federation Member Worlds, Induction ceremonies, and to meet with foreign heads of state. It may sound atypical, but our assignments live up to the ideals upon which both the Federation and Starfleet were created for. We will be departing to escort the President to a meeting with the Chancellor of the Klingon Empire later this morning so we must act quickly get everyone started." She nodded.

Immediately the Selay Transporter Chief stepped away from the console with six datapads. The crewman began to hand them out, "Each of thesse PADDss hass detailss regarding your dutiess aboard this sship. Pleasse sstudy them carefully," her voice was filled with hisses from her reptilian nature, her species having descended from snakes.

Galatea's eyes flickered as new data was entered into her matrix, quickly returning to a more natural hue, "I am afraid that we will not be able to complete a proper tour at this time as the President and his delegation are preparing to come aboard. We do have time for preliminary questions."

Jeanette stepped up to receive her PADD, “CMDR Jeanette Brooks reporting in as temporary assignment for Dr Porter. All I really need to know, is which way to Sickbay.” a friendly smile crossing her face. “I understand each Sickbay is different and set up to the CMO’s own personal preferences for casualty situations and I would like to familiarize myself with Dr Porters before it is needed.” her voice soft and pleasant.

"Current maps and directional settings have been programmed into each of your datapads," the hologram informed. "Sickbay is located in the Stardrive Section and you may proceed there when completed. There will also be a mixer for all personnel later this evening."

“Thank you.” Jeanette replied then turning her attention back to the information on the PADD. She was very excited to be assigned to Admiral Teagarden's ship. Even though it was just a temporary assignment she was going to make the best of it and enjoy her time aboard.

"I am certain that you will enjoy your time aboard."

After leaving the Forward Lounge on Starfleet One, Quentin headed to the transporter room to receive his orders. "Commander Galatea Lt. Harrison reporting as ordered," he stood at attention.

"Welcome aboard, Lieutenant," she greeted. "It is nice to meet you. As our new Assistant Chief Helmsman I am certain that you will want to become acquainted with the vessel as soon as possible. In addition, you would be the Senior Helm Officer of our mission support vessel in this role."

Quentin said to Commander Galatea, "I will not let this crew down sir."

Liz had trouble hiding her excitement. After all these months she was finally on board Starfleet One. She used the time two others stepped off the transporter pad to look around. When it was her turn she stepped of and introduced herself. "Lieutenant Reeves, reporting for duty."

Galatea motioned to the alien officer to her left.

Rrawran stepped forward, not fully sure what he was supposed to do at this point. He pulled the information he read from his memory and knew that one of the new arrivals was the Assistant Security Chief. This had to be her. The snow white furred alien greeted, "Welcome aboard, Lieutenant. I'm Lieutenant Rrawran and I'm one of the Tactical Officers aboard the ship. I'm eager to get to know you."

The hologram's eyes twinkled as additional information came to her from the main computer. She stepped forward, "We're about to proceed on our first mission. Please deliver your personal items to your cabins and report to your department heads. Dismissed."

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