Chapter 61.
Revulsion.
(Scott POV)
We were in the mess hall. Since Tuvok was getting promoted. Chloe and Clara was there too.
"So we rigged the security console, So that every time Tuvok accessed the internal sensors, It would play a little message," Tom said.
"Live long and prosper," Harry said.
"No matter what button he pushed, Live long and Prosper," Tom said.
"Naturally, no one was available to fix the malfunction, So," Harry said.
"So Tuvok had to stretch his Vulcan patience to the limit for the rest of the day," Tom said.
"I swear you could hear him grinding his teeth from across the Bridge," Harry said. As We started laughing.
"Just when he thought it was over, When he went back to his quarters, and ordered a cup of Vulcan tea, the replicator says," Tom said.
"Live long and prosper," Both Harry and Tom said.
As we were laughing hard again.
"The first time, I met Tuvok, He tried to dressed me down in front of 3 starfleet Admirals, That includes yours Tom. For failing to observe proper tactical procedures during those god damn simulations. I don't know how, But instead of it bruising my human Ego, It bruised his Vulcan ego. And don't even try to say Vulcan don't have ego's Tuvok. But at the same time in fairness. He was right," I said. "Over the past 6 years I've come to rely on his insightful and unfailingly logical advice, For outstanding service as Chief Tactical and Security officer, It's my pleasure to grant you the Rank of Lieutenant Commander, Congratulations Tuvok,"
"Thank you Captain, Had I known this commendation entailed ritual humiliation, I might have declined," Tuvok said. Who said that a Vulcan can't make a joke. "However I accept it with gratitude and will honor the responsibility that comes with it, During my 3 years on Voyager, I have grown to respect a great many of you, Other's I have learned to Tolerate," He was making that comment to Tom. "As your Tactical Officer, I will continue to do my best to ensure a safe passage home. As a Vulcan, I share the following sentiment, Live long and prosper,"
"Bravo. Well deserved," I said. As Tom and B'Elanna headed out.
"Have you made arrangement with the Arritheans for tomorrow," I said to Neelix.
"The delegate says he's looking forward to trading with such an advanced starship," Neelix said.
"Neelix you have done an excellent job preparing for this mission," I said. "I think we should consider this your first official assignment as Ambassador,"
"Ensign Culhane to the Captain," Culhane said.
"McCall here," I said.
"Captain, We are receiving an automated distress call 5 lightyears from here," Culhane said. "You might want to bring the Doctor,"
"On my way, Doc," I said. As We headed for the Bridge. As soon as a got to the bridge. "Put it on the screen,"
"Aye captain," Culhane said.
"I'm an HD-25 isomorphic projection, there's been an accident, My crew is dead, I'm alone, Please help me," It said then cancelled the transmission.
"He's a hologram, We've got to help him," Doc said. "Ensign track the source of the Transmission,"
"Do it," I said.
"Once we find his ship, I'll lead an away team," Doc said.
"I don't recall giving you a promotion today," I said.
"Oh well, I'm the obvious choice to provide assistance to a holographic being," Doc said.
"Doc, I don't want you leaving Voyager, unless it's absolutely necessary, I'm still concerned about damaging your mobile Emitter," I said.
"I understand," Doc said. "But if this is a hologram, One of my own kind, So to speak, I'd like to meet him, Study him, I'll bring Lt Torres, just to be safe, She knows more about my emitter than anyone,"
"The rest of us will meet with the Arritheans, We'll see you there when you're finished," I said.
"Thank you Captain," Doc said. As he left.
XXX
After the Doc and B'Elanna left. Chakotay told me about Harry and 7 working on the Astrometrics upgrade.
"How long do you think it's going to take them," I said.
"No idea yet," Chakotay said.
"Has Harry found another planet like the ancient outpost," I said.
"Nothing yet, And no sign of one of those Stargates," Chakotay said.
"What about the ZPM's," I said.
"According to Harry, we are still using the first ZPM's since we got them," Chakotay said.
"I could use a full status report on all the ancient technology we've got, We need to make sure none of it goes offline," I said.
"I'll get working on that," Chakotay said.
"Good, You got the bridge, I headed down for a bit," I said.
"Got it," Chakotay said.
XXX
A few days later, B'Elanna and the Doc got back with the shuttle in one piece. As we continued on our way to meet with the Arritheans.
According to Chakotay, Harry and 7 are ready to start construction of the New Astrometrics lab. I have already gave him the go ahead. As For the Ancient systems on Voyager, As still have at least a good 1000 drones, 12 spare ZPM's and enough components to make another ZPM module for secondary systems. I also got a report from Engineering saying that the New Phaser Cannons are online. We since our last stop at a planet we got enough materials to make a few more Torpedoes, at least 25 of them. 15 Photon and 10 Quantum.
That's all for this chapter.
More to follow.
I know it is short.
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