(Year)2410.(month)02.(day)07

Location: Carlos Almeida's office
Characters: Hagen, Almeida

Arrival on the transporter pad, newly assigned to the Federation ship USS Dauntless. The situation was new. It was different than just going to school. Dare-say, it was a thrilling idea. Gen Hagen, however, managed to keep the excitement from her face. She wanted this to be a good first meeting with the Executive Officer that she was told that she was to meet – Carlos Almeida if she could remember the name correctly.

The Betazoid-hybrid stepped off of the transporter platform, immediately greeted by her soon-to-be shipmates. They told her their names, though she knew she would not immediately remember them; that would come in time. All had on an expression of pleasure to meet her. Gen knew they were pleased to have her aboard like they said, but she could see another emotion there; worry, maybe even distress.

Perfectly understandable. They were all heading to Starbase Horizon, which was going through a trial at the time. There was an outbreak a virus amongst most of the crew, a Cardassian attack on the base, and the Commanding Officer and the Executive Officer of the Horizon were taken hostage.

Cardassians were what worried Gen the most. They were widely known in the Alpha Quadrant for their brute-like actions and deeds, such as the Setlik III Massacre and the Occupation of Bajor.

The Federation had sent out the U.S.S. Dauntless to aid in the defense of the Starbase along with an assembled battle fleet. Gen could comprehend how the officers before her were feeling, and she felt he same way as well.

One of the greeting officers had her follow him to Almeida's office so she could report her arrival.

After short trip the crew-member left her outside the Executive Officer's door and went on back to his post. After breathing a sigh Gen rang the door signal, then clasping her hands behind her back.

"Enter," came a man's voice.

The door slid open and Gen immediately walked in. She stood up straight in front of Almeida's desk.

"Can I help you, Ensign?" he asked, not recognizing the officer before him.

"Ensign Gen Hagen reporting, sir," Gen responded immediately.

Commander Carlos Almeida was a man appearing approximately in his late-thirtys with dark hair cut short and a thin beard. He was dressed in the red and black uniform of a commanding officer with small ranking pins on the collar. Gen briefly tapped into his brain and noted incredible determination and strength, both qualities very common in those of a well-deserved commanding position. No doubt he was working at the situation of Starbase Horizon at the highest of priority.

The Commander pressed a couple buttons at his computer. "Welcome aboard, it's good to meet you, doctor," he greeted. "Your permanent assignment is on Starbase Horizon, and goodness knows they'll need your help. As I'm sure you know the station is under attack from the Cardassians and many of the crew are still compromised with the manufactured virus that caused them to lose their memories."

The half-Betazoid nodded. "I understand the severity of the situation," she answered. "I will do my best, sir."

The XO's face finally cracked a smile.

"Good," he said with a nod. "My CMO, Lieutenant Keth, has been attending a conference on Starbase Twelve and is due back at any time. Until she returns, you're in charge of sickbay. I need you to prepare for casualties, and also begin synthesizing antidote for the virus. You'll find details in the medical database - a Dr. Lenora discovered the cure, she's currently at Camp Hunter on Devu and you should be able to contact her down there if you need any further information. Unless you have any questions, you're dismissed."

"Aye, sir." Gen quickly saluted and turned from the room and back out the door.

Ensign Gen Hagen
Medical Officer
USS Dauntless