"Captain's Log: Stardate XXXXX
After the tragedy at Narenda III, Starfleet has given I, Captain Arron Smith, command of the new Miranda-class USS New Jersey. Our first mission is one of extreme importance; transporting Ambassador Dia Tameron to the Klingon colony Irra. However, I don't believe that my crew is happy with our tactical officer, Sekar.
Sekar, a Vulcan, was an ensign aboard the USS Enterprise-C during Narenda III. Sent on a shuttle to the outpost, Sekar saved the life of a Klingon. When she was shot, the Klingon, in an act of honor, allowed Sekar to transfer his Katra. Sekar's body was destroyed, leaving him in the body of a Klingon.
The crew doesn't seem ready to have a Klingon shipmate, much less have one as an officer. I fear that the crew may not trust him, which could lead to some complications."
As Captain Smith ended the log, his combadge beeped. "Captain Smith, you are wanted on the bridge, at your convenience, sir." said the voice of a Betazoid male; First Officer Odan.
Odan was a rather, compassionate and selfless person. Being an empath, he could sense the feelings of others. Odan was captured as a small child by Romulan warriors, and could sense their anger. As a result, he has always been fearful of those above him.
As a prisoner, he learned to connect with the other inmates, and through their collective thoughts, was able to lead a prison raid and escape. Because of this, he was stationed on the New Jersey, as a way of connecting with both sides.
"Thank you, Odan. I will be on my way." Smith responded. The Captain strode out of his quarters and into the ready room.
- BRIDGE -
Captain Smith exited the turbolift, bringing him to the bridge.
The bridge looked nearly identical to that of early Miranda-class ships such as the USS Reliant, despite the fact that there were more updated ones available. This aesthetic change was at the request of Chief Engineer Harrison Armager, grandson of Dewitt Armager, one of the designers for the Miranda-class. Harrison used to work with his grandfather to fix old bridges, model warp cores, and anything else that Dewitt ever engineered. It was because of this familiarity that Captain Smith approved it, on the one condition that all appliances be up-to-date.
When he arrived, Smith noticed that Odan was sitting in the First Officer's chair, rather than the captain's chair like one would do commanding the bridge. "Number one, why aren't you in the captain's chair?" asked the Captain.
"I didn't want to sit in your seat, sir." Odan replied.
The captain gave a short smile and shook his head. Odan understood the captain's thoughts.
Lieutenant Commander Elsie O'Hanna, the Ops Officer spoke up. "We have an incoming transmission from Ambassador Dia's shuttle. They are ready to dock."
Elsie belonged to the science department, and was assigned to Ops for her knowledge of astronomy, warp science, and spacial abnormalities. The communications portion came with it.
During Elsie's youth, she was fascinated by all things science. The loved to "spread" her knowledge with the rest of her class. Because of this, she became "that kid" who would spew out facts, seemingly just to say "I'm smarter than you". This directly affected her socially, and in turn set her back a few years in terms of friends.
"Clear her for docking. Sekar and I will meet the ambassador." responded Captain Smith.
Smith and Sekar stood up and entered the turbolift.
- SHUTTLEBAY 1 -
Sekar and Captain Smith stood at attention as Dia exited the shuttle.
Ambassador Dia was also Betazoid, and was immediately frightened when she saw Sekar. Sekar's rage, unlike that of a Vulcan (being in a Klingon body makes it more difficult for Sekar to control his emotions), made Dia jump. Sekar grunted. "Greetings, Ambassador." he said through clenched teeth.
"I did not know Starfleet was so eager to employ Klingons!", Dia joked, hoping to lighten Sekar's mood.
Sekar took the mere joke as an insult, and, on Klingon instinct, attempted to strike the Betazoid. Luckially, Dia sensed this and backed away.
Sekar calmed himself. "My apologies. That was most illogical." he said. "Captain, permission to be excused?"
"Permission granted." said the captain, before trying to explain things to Dia.
- TEN FORWARD -
Sekar exited the turbolift and entered the Ten Forward. He sat down on a bar stool, as the bartender strode toward him. "I'm sorry sir, but we don't serve Klingon Blood Wine here", she said.
Sekar gave her a look, when he noticed the crew member next to him snicker. Sekar turned around. The man instantly stopped. "I'll just have water", the Klingon said.
The bartender passed him the glass, and he picked it up. Another crewman passed his barstool, and accidentally bumped it. Water spilled all over Sekar's uniform. The man cringed. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I didn't mean it! Please don't hurt me!" he began screaming.
Sekar crushed the glass, leaving little pieces of it scattered across the floor. He hastily strode toward the turbolift, on his way to his personal quarters.
Later...
- BRIDGE -
"Captain, Romulan warbird uncloaking!" shouted Elsie "Red Alert" shouted Smith.
"BEEEP BEEEP! BEEEP BEEEP!" blared the alarm!
Captain Smith and First Officer Odan stood up. "Romulan ship is firing!" Sekar yelled.
"BOOM"
The blast hit the saucer. The explosion knocked the Captain and FO out, burying them in a pile of rubble. They were immediately transported to sickbay. Sekar took command.
"DAMAGE REPORT" the Klingon yelled. No response. "DAMAGE REPORT!" he yelled even louder. "Direct hit to decks one, three, and twelve."
"ARM TORPEDOES. FIRE ON MY MARK" he yelled. No response. Instead, the crew fired phasers at will. The crew was ignoring Sekar's orders.
"BOOM! BOOM!". Two more phaser blasts.
To Be Continued...
