Part 2
As Captain Selk took his seat on the bridge he could feel the warmth of his
wife and daughter's thoughts. He knew it would be illogical to assume that
this would a brief mission.
"Commander Data, what is our ETA to the anomaly?"
"Total is three hours, sir"
"Was the new holographic shielding installed?"
"Yes, I oversaw the installation and test operation went off with out a hitch. Captain, an exobiologist and a new chief science officer are on board. We have to pick up our new chief engineer from Starbase 43. I have already set course we should be there in a hour."
"Very well, Mr. Data I'll be in my ready room."
Selk retrieved the PDA that was on his desk, while drinking a cup of spice tea. His new crewmembers would be Lt. Tuvok T. Janeway as exobiologist, Lt.Commander David L. McCoy as Chief Science Officer, and Lt.Commander Adam J. Kirk as Chief Engineer. He had served with Lt. Commander McCoy before and knew of Lt. Janeway's work. It was logical for Starfleet to send an exobiologist, given the unknown that they would encounter and the high chance of first contacts. This would be his first chance to serve with Lt. Commander Kirk.
"Capt., we're in transporter range of the Starbase," came Data's voice over the comm.
"Noted."
On the bridge, "Helm, open a channel to the Starbase. Counselor Picard, please go to the transporter room one to welcome our new chief engineer."
"Greetings Captain Selk," said the Taxillan Captain Nevix very enthused "Greeting Captain Nevix, Is Lt.Commander Kirk ready to beam aboard?" "We are commencing beam out know. Be safe, Captain Selk good speed and live, long and prosper." "Long, life and prosperity," Selk replied.
Selk sat in his chair. "Helm proceed at warp 9.999." "Capt. to all senior staff and Lt. Janeway meeting in one-hour."
Part 3 Lt.Commander Adam Kirk step off the transport pad to the welcoming face of ship Counselor Christine Picard. "Greetings, Lt. Commander Kirk" "Greetings Counselor Picard" "Do you want get settle first or would you like to go to engineering?" asked Christine Picard-Kim "I would like to stop in engineering first." "Lt.Commander the curiosity has been killing me, what is the J for?" "It is for Johnathan, not James, but it's almost as bad." "Having the name of a Federation hero is never a easy weight to carry." "My parents were very surprised when I entered the engineering track, instead of command. They thought for sure I would be the next Capt. Kirk." "I know, my parents thought I would end up in medical or command, so I comprised and became a counselor. Here we go engineering." She said gesturing towards Engineering.
Adam took a deep breath and then entered the doors. Lt. Wildman step forward at attention. "Welcome to Engineering, We are ready for inspection, sir" "At easy Lt. the inspection can wait until latter. I just wanted to take a quick look around."
Adam walked around the engineering room getting a feel for the crews' attitude. He enjoyed the feeling that came from his work. He could easily see the results in the way the ship ran smoothly. He turned to Lt.Wildman, "I'll be back after the staff meeting." "Yes, sir." "Counselor please lead onto my quarters" he said with a charming smile. They walked down to his quarters that were on the same deck as Engineering. "Here you go." "Thank you counselor." "Will you be able to find the staff room?" "Yes, I'll be fine."
Adam entered his quarters. He opened the wooden box that contained his violin. He had fallen for this instrument because it reminded him of the hum of the engines. He lifted the instrument and began to play. He was a little nervous about being on the Enterprise, especially since the senior staff was a family affair. The Counselor was married to the Chief of Security. The Chief of Security was the cousin of the Chief Navigator and the Chief Science officer. The Doctor had known them since they were children. The Counselor was the cousin of the Captain and the exobiologist. The alarm went off remanding him to go to the meeting. He came in right behind the exobiologist, and took a seat next to security.
Selk waited until they were settled. "Welcome aboard the Enterprise. Our new engineer Lt.Commander Adam Kirk." Kirk nodded in turn. "Our new science officer Lt. David Mc Coy, and to assist with first contact, exobiologist Lt. Tuvok Janeway."
"Starfleet wants us to investigate an anomaly outside of Earth's Sol solar system. It is 5 light-years away from Pluto. We have not been able to register the anomaly on our sensors. It is visible to the naked eyes. The probes that have been sent have not returned. Any questions?"
"Has there been any changes in crew behavior due to this?" asked Lt. McCoy
"The crew of the Eclipse reported no changes in behavior, physical or mental. The anomaly also appears to be growing in size."
"So we're going at this like blind bats," said security officer Montgomery Scott-Kim" "Scott, that's an idea. I mean bats use sonar to get around .Has anyone tried to use a type of sonar on the anomaly."
"There are no reports regarding such an attempt," responded the Capt. You can attempt to do so."
"Are there any other questions or suggestions?" Everyone responded no. "Then dismissed." All left except counselor Picard.
"What is your opinion of Mr. Kirk?" "I think he will be a fine addition to the crew sir. He seems pretty relax." "Very well keep me inform."
"Selk how did T'Par's bonding go and did they receive our gift?" asked Christine. "It went very well, and yes it was." "That's good I wish we could have attend but as soon as we were ready to leave Starfleet called us to go aboard the Enterprise. Capt does Data seem okay to you?" "His work has continued to be optimal." "I am sure it has been, but he seems sad all the same. I believe he is feeling his age. "Surely, the doctor and Mr.Fontaine a have been good friends to him." "Yes, of course but I think he his looking for something more. I just wish there was some I could assist." "Perhaps, a way will provide itself Christine." "Hopefully, Thank for listening," replied Christine. He nodded.
"Commander Data, what is our ETA to the anomaly?"
"Total is three hours, sir"
"Was the new holographic shielding installed?"
"Yes, I oversaw the installation and test operation went off with out a hitch. Captain, an exobiologist and a new chief science officer are on board. We have to pick up our new chief engineer from Starbase 43. I have already set course we should be there in a hour."
"Very well, Mr. Data I'll be in my ready room."
Selk retrieved the PDA that was on his desk, while drinking a cup of spice tea. His new crewmembers would be Lt. Tuvok T. Janeway as exobiologist, Lt.Commander David L. McCoy as Chief Science Officer, and Lt.Commander Adam J. Kirk as Chief Engineer. He had served with Lt. Commander McCoy before and knew of Lt. Janeway's work. It was logical for Starfleet to send an exobiologist, given the unknown that they would encounter and the high chance of first contacts. This would be his first chance to serve with Lt. Commander Kirk.
"Capt., we're in transporter range of the Starbase," came Data's voice over the comm.
"Noted."
On the bridge, "Helm, open a channel to the Starbase. Counselor Picard, please go to the transporter room one to welcome our new chief engineer."
"Greetings Captain Selk," said the Taxillan Captain Nevix very enthused "Greeting Captain Nevix, Is Lt.Commander Kirk ready to beam aboard?" "We are commencing beam out know. Be safe, Captain Selk good speed and live, long and prosper." "Long, life and prosperity," Selk replied.
Selk sat in his chair. "Helm proceed at warp 9.999." "Capt. to all senior staff and Lt. Janeway meeting in one-hour."
Part 3 Lt.Commander Adam Kirk step off the transport pad to the welcoming face of ship Counselor Christine Picard. "Greetings, Lt. Commander Kirk" "Greetings Counselor Picard" "Do you want get settle first or would you like to go to engineering?" asked Christine Picard-Kim "I would like to stop in engineering first." "Lt.Commander the curiosity has been killing me, what is the J for?" "It is for Johnathan, not James, but it's almost as bad." "Having the name of a Federation hero is never a easy weight to carry." "My parents were very surprised when I entered the engineering track, instead of command. They thought for sure I would be the next Capt. Kirk." "I know, my parents thought I would end up in medical or command, so I comprised and became a counselor. Here we go engineering." She said gesturing towards Engineering.
Adam took a deep breath and then entered the doors. Lt. Wildman step forward at attention. "Welcome to Engineering, We are ready for inspection, sir" "At easy Lt. the inspection can wait until latter. I just wanted to take a quick look around."
Adam walked around the engineering room getting a feel for the crews' attitude. He enjoyed the feeling that came from his work. He could easily see the results in the way the ship ran smoothly. He turned to Lt.Wildman, "I'll be back after the staff meeting." "Yes, sir." "Counselor please lead onto my quarters" he said with a charming smile. They walked down to his quarters that were on the same deck as Engineering. "Here you go." "Thank you counselor." "Will you be able to find the staff room?" "Yes, I'll be fine."
Adam entered his quarters. He opened the wooden box that contained his violin. He had fallen for this instrument because it reminded him of the hum of the engines. He lifted the instrument and began to play. He was a little nervous about being on the Enterprise, especially since the senior staff was a family affair. The Counselor was married to the Chief of Security. The Chief of Security was the cousin of the Chief Navigator and the Chief Science officer. The Doctor had known them since they were children. The Counselor was the cousin of the Captain and the exobiologist. The alarm went off remanding him to go to the meeting. He came in right behind the exobiologist, and took a seat next to security.
Selk waited until they were settled. "Welcome aboard the Enterprise. Our new engineer Lt.Commander Adam Kirk." Kirk nodded in turn. "Our new science officer Lt. David Mc Coy, and to assist with first contact, exobiologist Lt. Tuvok Janeway."
"Starfleet wants us to investigate an anomaly outside of Earth's Sol solar system. It is 5 light-years away from Pluto. We have not been able to register the anomaly on our sensors. It is visible to the naked eyes. The probes that have been sent have not returned. Any questions?"
"Has there been any changes in crew behavior due to this?" asked Lt. McCoy
"The crew of the Eclipse reported no changes in behavior, physical or mental. The anomaly also appears to be growing in size."
"So we're going at this like blind bats," said security officer Montgomery Scott-Kim" "Scott, that's an idea. I mean bats use sonar to get around .Has anyone tried to use a type of sonar on the anomaly."
"There are no reports regarding such an attempt," responded the Capt. You can attempt to do so."
"Are there any other questions or suggestions?" Everyone responded no. "Then dismissed." All left except counselor Picard.
"What is your opinion of Mr. Kirk?" "I think he will be a fine addition to the crew sir. He seems pretty relax." "Very well keep me inform."
"Selk how did T'Par's bonding go and did they receive our gift?" asked Christine. "It went very well, and yes it was." "That's good I wish we could have attend but as soon as we were ready to leave Starfleet called us to go aboard the Enterprise. Capt does Data seem okay to you?" "His work has continued to be optimal." "I am sure it has been, but he seems sad all the same. I believe he is feeling his age. "Surely, the doctor and Mr.Fontaine a have been good friends to him." "Yes, of course but I think he his looking for something more. I just wish there was some I could assist." "Perhaps, a way will provide itself Christine." "Hopefully, Thank for listening," replied Christine. He nodded.