Stardate 1335.1.

Today, the Enterprise was getting five new crewmen from the U.S.S Hood and one from Spacedock, two were science officers, another was an architect, another was a botanist and the final was an Engineer. Each had requested to join the ranks of the Federation flagship and now they were getting their chance to prove their worth.

Kirk and Spock stood before the transporter while Scotty and a Lieutenant manned the transporter console. "Capt'n, I've bin told that four are ready for transport, the last is running a wee late."

Kirk looked at his Chief Engineer. "Beam them up anyway, Mr. Scott."

With an "Aye" from Mr. Scott the transporter whirred into life and the beams initialised on four pads. All the officers were human. The four gazed around at the interior with smiles spreading across their faces.

The officer with the highest rank stepped off the pad. He shook Kirk's extended hand. "Sorry about the wait Captain, your final crewman will be beaming across shortly. She wanted to make sure we got across safely."

"I understand." Kirk replied with a smile.

The rest of the new crew stepped of the transporter pad and shook hands with their new Captain. The new crew members were; Lieutenant John Hames, Ensign Reece Truman, Crewman Lori Jones and Ensign Harry Walker from the U.S.S Hood.

"Captain, the last is ready to transport over." Scotty announced. Kirk nodded at Scotty and the transporter hummed. The beam materialized the new crew member on the pad. The final officer was on board so the transporter was shut down. The officer was dressed in a red engineering jumpsuit and had white hair tied into an updo. She was a Mhoad/Denobulan hybrid. She had blue skin and faint Denobulan facial ridges. A tail was swinging idly behind her.

She stepped off the transporter pad and extended her hand to Kirk. He shook it with a welcoming smile. "Lieutenant Xanthia Nasu reporting for duty, Captain." Spock raised an eyebrow at her tail.

"It's nice to see that you eager to work." Kirk admired the Lieutenant's readiness. "It's the first time you've served on a Starship in 10 years, I understand?"

Xanthia nodded. "I have and it's going to be a welcoming change to Spacedock."

Kirk smiled again and gestured for Scotty to come over. "Lieutenant, this is Lieutenant Commander Scott, you'll be serving under him during our deep space mission."

The two engineers shook hands with warm smiles. "I look forward t' workin' with ye."

"Likewise, Mr. Scott. I can't wait."

Kirk grinned again and clasped his hands together. "Right, I want you all visit the quartermaster to get your new uniforms and report to your department heads for shift hours." Kirk said directly to the new Enterprise crew. "You'll be starting first thing tomorrow. So become acquainted with the Enterprise and her crew. Dismissed." The five in inclined their heads and walked out of the transporter room, talking amongst themselves. Kirk and Scotty looked pleased while Spock wore an expression of intrigue toward the new crew.