Three weeks later, Daniel was back aboard the Miranda Class frigate called the USS Endeavour. His crew was aboard as well and the ship was being powered up for the first time in what seemed like ages.

"How are we doing, then?" Daniel asked as he took his seat.

"Well we've sorted out roles and things, a few of us have switched."

Daniel turned to look at Elisa.

"You all switched roles?"

"Not many of us, just a few shifts. Nothing major."

"Is this logged?"

"It is, sir."

"Then let's see it, whoever is working the computer."

A roster appeared on the display.

"Preferably just senior officers.

The list cut itself down to the senior officers.

"So then, Elisa Flores, weapons. T'Vrell, communications. Kolez still head of sick bay, etc, etc. Just the same, I see."

"The senior officers are the same, just engineering changed around a bit."

"I don't mind, as long as everything still runs smoothly. Computer, run ship diagnostics test."

"Running test now."

"Engineering has already done that, sir." Elisa pointed out.

"I'm just double checking, ensign."

The bridge was mostly silent except for compiter beeps. Finally, the computer voice returned.

"Diagnostic test complete. One fault detected."

"See, ensign. It's always good to double check. Computer, display details of fault."

"Displaying details."

The display was filled witha blueprint of the ship. Highlighted in red was one of the docking clamps.

"Bridge to engineering, I've just ran a diagnostic up here and it says there is a fault with one of the docking clamps."

"Copy that, sir. We found that and thought we fixed it but evidently not."

"Get it done, ensign. I want my new chief of engineering to do a good job."

"Yes sir."

There was a click as the communication ended.

"Well how's that for a first day back?"

"Sir, we've got a message from Command."

"On screen."

Admiral Quinn appeared on the screen.

"So Lieutenat, how's everything on the ship."

"Is this just a 'Hello, I'm just checking in with my Cadets' message?"

"Not especially, Lieutenant."

"Then just get straight to the point, I like to get things going although I do admit that failed docking clamps isn't exactly helping."

"Do you need some extra engineers?"

"I think we're fine sir, but I'll need to check with Engineering, first."

"OK, well I was just going to send your assignment to you."

"Then what is it?"

"The USS Lanceworth, an Olympic Class science vessel, has been disabled near the Klingon border and it needs help."

"Why not send another ship?"

"Well all others are very busy."

"What about the Queen Victoria?"

"She's out in the Delta Quadrant dealing with the Undine."

"Then what about... The USS Enterprise?"

"Engaged with the Undine as well."

"What about the Vulcans?"

"Their ships are incapable of dealing with this."

"Fine, we'll be on our way."

"I've sent the co-ordinates so get there as soon as possible."

"Will do, sir."

The transmission ended.

"You're resiliant." T'Vrell said.

"I was wondering why he didn't send a better equipped ship."

"We can handle it, sir. And engineering has released the clamp at last, with a bit of laser technology."

"Then get us clearance to depart then I want maximum thrusters."

"Command has responded, we're clear to depart."

"Thrusters, engage."

The ship began to move again for the first time in weeks. The helm turned her and soon they were clear of the doors.

"Set a course for the Lanceworth. Maximum warp."

"Course laid in and we're ready to go."

"Engage."

The frigate burst into warp.