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Post by Jonathan Kirk on Sept 2, 2005 17:29:14 GMT -5
"She beautiful isn't she?" Asked the helmsman onboard the shuttle craft Mississippi.
Kirk looked over and saw a brilliant gleam of light bounce of the brand new hull of the USS Darkhawk. She sat perfectly still in space dock pressed up again the beautiful red planet of Mars in the Utopia Planitia Fleet yards. Kirk was rather taken back by the sight of it all.
"Yes she is." Kirk whispered as he could barely speak upon seeing the his brand new ship.
The Darkhawk was a one of a kind, proof of that was in her registration number, NX-80000. She was the dawn of a new line of Federation ships; smaller, more powerful ships able to do the exploration that ships the size of a Excelsior class could do. She was also bred for war. She became one of the single most deadly starship in the universe once the designers and a few Admirals had gotten their hands on the basic designs of the Defiant. It wasn't until the President of the Federation pushed towards exploration of the Beta Quadrant that the Darkhawk was put into production.
Kirk felt like a child at Christmas as the shuttle craft got closer and closer to the Darkhawk. He watched with an almost hypnotic interest as the shuttle flew very close to the ship through the dry dock. The pilot pulled the shuttle underneath the the Darkhawk and set her down in the shuttle bay.
"Your all set Captain."
"Thanks for the ride Ensign."
"Any time sir."
Kirk stepped off the shuttle and onto the Darkhawk's shuttle bay. He looked around trying to take it all in at once. A young female officer approached Kirk.
"Captain, my name is Lieutenant Lora Zolaron." She extending her hand out.
"Please to meet you Lieutenant, I'm Captain Jonathan Kirk." He replied shaking her hand.
"Welcome aboard Captain."
"Thank you Lieutenant," Kirk said still looking around, "Let's get to the bridge shall we?"
Moments later Kirk stepped off the turbo lift and found the bridge was in total choas as technitians and senior staff members alike were checking and rechecking systems and equipment before they departed.
A young technition stepped up to Kirk, "Captain, let me show your chair." He said motioning to the chair in the middle of the room.
"I have seen one of these," Kirk said heavy with sarcaism.
Sitting down in his new chair Kirk looked up at the Lieutenant, "Please inform me when Commander Smith gets here."
"Of course sir." She replied.
"Alright, tell me about my chair." Kirk said making himself comfortable.
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Daya
Lt. Commander
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Post by Daya on Sept 2, 2005 23:22:55 GMT -5
Daya was tired, it had only been a days trip to reach the new ship, Darkhawk. Daya had already placed the shuttle in auto mode, and it was now getting close to the space staion.
"well this is going to be one wild ride" Daya said to himself, just as the comm systems beeped to life. he input his access codes, and the shuttle slowly moved towards the shuttle bay.
He stood at the door, with his bag in hand and rubbed his eyes. "man this relaly sucks, i dont even know who my captain is, to tired to look" Daya went to his quarters, and dropped his bags, he smiled when he saw the bed, but knew better then to sleep when he needed to report in.
" one little nap wont hurt" Daya said as he fell face first onto his bed, sleeping soundly before he hit the pillow.
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Hours later, Daya awoke with a start, he slowly got up and headed towards the bridge. Stil tired, he rubbed his eyes again, and blinked, at least he didnt look as tired as he felt. Upon reaching the bridge, he slowly trudged his way towards the captian's chair.
"Lt Commander Daya, reporting for duty sir *yawn*" Daya put his hand up to his mouth, and covered his gapping whole. "Sorry sir, still alittle tired from my trip"
"thats quite alright, Commander" Daya looked up in shook, his eyes wide open, " Kirk!!"
"Thats, captian Kirk" (Man, thats funny)
" Aye sir" Daya replied, as he shook Kirks hand, and pulle dhim in for a big hug. " you slimy little B@astard, i've been trying to contact you for years"
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Post by Jonathan Kirk on Sept 3, 2005 0:37:17 GMT -5
" Aye sir" Daya replied, as he shook Kirks hand, and pulle dhim in for a big hug. " you slimy little B@astard, i've been trying to contact you for years"
Kirk was happy to see his old friend again and he let it show. Since being offered this command Kirk had wanted to select Daya as his first officer, but due to his rank and repution Starfleet put up several objections. Kirk learned the hard way not to step on the toes of Admiral's when they are close enough to reprimand you.
"I think the last time I saw you was back on the Starbase Assailant when we both came back from that mission." Kirk said winking, "You look tired my friend. Why don't you go turn in for the ride over to DSB. I think we can handle things here with out you."
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Scott McLean
Lt. Commander
If it ain't broke, don't fix it
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Post by Scott McLean on Sept 3, 2005 1:15:07 GMT -5
"I will see you when you get there." Scott said playfully as he kissed his little girl on the cheek.
"Are you sure your going to be alright? I could ask the Captain if there is room on board for you."
"No, it's fine Scott, really. You know better than anybody there is no room on board that small ship for any family anyways." Stephanie said.
Scott nodded. Looking back he noticed the transporter chief was ready for him.
"So I will see you in a couple of weeks?" Scott asked quickly.
"Yeah we should be there in two weeks, just as long as we don't get stopped by any Ferengi trade ships."
"Sounds good than." Scott said leaning in to kiss his wife goodbye, "You two be good for your mother."
His children smiled. They appeared to be unaffected by their father leaving for duty.
"Energize." Scott said.
He was beamed on board the Darkhawk. He stepped off the transporter pad and walked to the nearest turbo lift. Arriving on the bridge he saw how busy things were as the final checks were being completed.
Stepping up to the Captain he introduced himself, "Lt. Commander Scott McLean reporting for duty."
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Post by Jonathan Kirk on Sept 3, 2005 10:40:26 GMT -5
"Lt. Commander Scott McLean reporting for duty."
"Ah yes, Commander," Kirk said shaking the mans hands, "It is good to finally meet you."
"Likewise." McLean said shaking Kirk's hand.
Kirk walked over to the Engineering station on the bridge and began to show McLean certain systems on the ship, and to get him familiar with the station on the bridge.
"Sir, I would rather prefer to remain down in Engineering."
It had become custom for the Chief Engineer to now remain up on the bridge during battles, and or long trips. Kirk stood for a second thinking about the situation. He could clearly see that McLean was more of an old fashioned style of engineer.
"Granted. I do want you to however appoint an officer to man this station."
"Understood sir, I will get right on that." McLean said.
"Excellent." Kirk said going back to his chair.
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Daya
Lt. Commander
Dont make me hurt you, no wait, please do
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Post by Daya on Sept 3, 2005 10:46:35 GMT -5
"You look tired my friend. Why don't you go turn in for the ride over to DSB. I think we can handle things here with out you."
" I dont know about that sir, last time i left you in charge was in the academy, and look what happened there"
Daya smiled a tired smile, he did indeed want to go sleep, but he knew better. Daya went instead and stood at his console, checking the various systems he was once again in charge of.
"Claoking system, weapons, sheild, all looks good, man these guys didnt waste any money with this girl did they Cap'n?"
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" are there any new systems i dont know about, that i should?"
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" i see, well if you dont mind, i think i will take a small tour of the ship, and then retire for the night"
"Very well Mr. Daya"
Daya nodded and left the bridge, taking a short tour, around the ship, he appeared down in Engineering, and saw that the officer, was not here yet. "oh well, plenty of time to get to know one another" Daya thought as he went up to his quarters for the night
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Post by Lorian Smith on Sept 3, 2005 10:58:59 GMT -5
This was not his day. Actually Lorian knew that this was the worst day of his life. He was late, and not just five minutes late. He was really late. It wasn't his fault, he had been stopped by Admiral Janeway at headquarters. You can't really say no to the Chief of Staff of StarFleet. After about an hour of speaking Lorian finally had to say that he had somewhere to be.
Lorian quickly grabbed his bag and ran to wards the runabout left at Hanger Bay 2 at Headquarters. Was he got there he had to wait to be cleared by security. He knew that this would happen, everything goes wrong on the worst possible days.
"Sir, can I have you papers," the young Lt. asked.
"Here you go Lt.," Lorian said as he started to tap his feet. It took about a minute for everything to get down and once it was Lorian took the papers and ran all the way to the Seraph.
In about ten minutes he was on his way to his newest assignment. Lorian was very nervous, but yet very excited about this opportunity. He would be the first officer for the Darkhawk, probably the most powerful ship the Federation has. Lorian at first couldn't believe that this Defiant class could take out a Sovereign, but once he got hold of the plans he understood that it wasn't an overstatement.
In no time at all Lorian could see Utopia Planitia Fleet yards and the Darkhawk. It was amazing, the curves on the ship glistened in the light of the fleet yards.
"I can't wait," Lorian said out loud even though no one was there.
"USS Seraph requesting permission to dock," Lorian asked as soon as he stopped staring at the Darkhawk.
"Permission granted," someone over the comm said.
"Thank you," Lorian said as he was transmitted the directions of where to dock. Lorian quickly docked at the fleet yards and stepped out of the Seraph.
"Are you Commander Smith?" a young ensign asked.
"Yes I am, ensign," Lorian said.
"Well Commander will you please follow me, I will lead you to the Darkhawk," the ensign said.
"Well then lead the way," Lorian said as he picked up his bags.
On board the Darkhawk
Once they entered the Darkhawk, Lorian politely asked for the ensign to notify the captain that he was on his way to meet him. Lorian hadn't met Jonathan Kirk before, but was very impressed by his record and knew that he would enjoy working with him.
"Aye sir," the ensign said as he ran off. Lorian quickly picked up the pace and headed to wards his quarters. His quarters where located on Deck 2 and next to his office. Lorian smiled at that surprise, he didn't really want to do the duty roster in his room. He would never get things done. As soon as he was done unpacking he straightened out his uniform and headed to wards the bridge.
Once on the bridge he could see that he didn't have nothing to worry about. There were many people on board, but he could tell that almost everyone on the bridge were engineers from Utopia. There were only 2 officers on board and one of them was the Captain. Lorian walked up to the pair and reported to the Captain.
"Commander Lorian Smith reports in Captain Kirk," Lorian said smiling.
"Commander, I'm glad that you are here,"Captain Kirk motioned for Lorian to follow him to his ready room and once there the Captain put privacy mode in place.
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Post by Jonathan Kirk on Sept 3, 2005 18:13:48 GMT -5
"Claoking system, weapons, sheild, all looks good, man these guys didnt waste any money with this girl did they Cap'n?"
"No they didn't Daya. From what I have been told about her, she could be one of the most powerful ships in the fleet right now."
Daya whistled loudly hearing the information coming from his long time friend.
" are there any new systems i dont know about, that i should?"
"You should have all the specifications on each weapon, and our new targeting system in your quarters. It's nothing new to such an experienced officer as yourself Daya." Kirk said smiling.
"i see, well if you dont mind, i think i will take a small tour of the ship, and then retire for the night"
"Very well Mr. Daya"
Kirk watched Daya leave and turned back to face the young technition who was still eagarly trying to inform Kirk about all the functions of his chair. Just behind him the doors opened from the turbo lift and a long Commander stepped onto the bridge.
"Commander Lorian Smith reports in Captain Kirk," Lorian said smiling.
"Commander, I'm glad that you are here,"Captain Kirk motioned for Lorian to follow him to his ready room and once there the Captain put privacy mode in place.
"Have a seat Commander." Kirk said sitting down.
"Thank you sir."
"Admiral Janeway called to inform me that she prevented you from being here on time," Kirk waited a moment before speaking again, "Who am I to argue with the Fleet Admiral." Kirk said smiling trying to ease any tension in the room.
"Lets get down to buisness for a moment Commander. This ships is still with out its shake down cruise, but Starfleet feels it is imparitive that we head out to Deep Space Beta at once. I want everything to go as smoothly as possible, so any suggestions or imput is always welcome. I am not a by the book Captain, so please feel free to speak freely anytime we are in private,Understood?"
"Yes sir." Smith replied.
"Good," Kirk said sitting back in his chair, "I looked over your record, fine work you have done for Starfleet. Tell me a bit about yourself."
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Post by Lorian Smith on Sept 3, 2005 19:39:20 GMT -5
"Lets get down to buisness for a moment Commander. This ships is still with out its shake down cruise, but Starfleet feels it is imparitive that we head out to Deep Space Beta at once. I want everything to go as smoothly as possible, so any suggestions or imput is always welcome. I am not a by the book Captain, so please feel free to speak freely anytime we are in private,Understood?" "Yes sir." Smith replied. "Good," Kirk said sitting back in his chair, "I looked over your record, fine work you have done for Starfleet. Tell me a bit about yourself." This is what Lorian wanted to know. He knew that the profile didn't say much about how a person commanded there ship. He was glad that Captain Kirk had told him right away. "Well sir, I am a southern guy from Texas and am the baby of six children. I have been in Starfleet for eight years now and this is my second first officer position." "Second oh yeah, you were first officer of the Black Lily I'm I correct," Captain Kirk said. "Yes sir, I also love to play Velocity," Lorian said. Maybe I should invite the Captain for a game Lorian thought. "Sir is there anything else?" Lorian asked anxiously hoping that he could soon start working. <Tag Kirk>
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Post by Jonathan Kirk on Sept 3, 2005 20:10:54 GMT -5
"Sir is there anything else?" Lorian asked anxiously hoping that he could soon start working.
"Yes there is," Kirk said sitting up straight, "I would like it if you could head through out the ship and make sure everything is going smoothly. We're set to depart in one hour and I intened on doing it on time."
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Kirk lead the way back out onto the bridge. He stopped at his chair looking like he was going to make a statement to the entire ship, but as Commander Smith continued to watched he noticed it wasn't going to happen so he headed towards the turbo lift.
"Just a minute Commander," Kirk said turning around to face Smith, "Let's get our command codes set up before you head out."
"Aye sir." Commander Smith replied.
“Computer,” Kirk called out, waiting for the computer to chime in return, “Recognize Captain Kirk, Jonathan as Commanding Officer of USS Darkhawk, Transfer Command Codes, Kirk, Alpha, Tango, 3-1-6.”
Command Codes accepted, Captain Jonathan Kirk, Commanding Officer, USS Darkhawk
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Post by Lorian Smith on Sept 3, 2005 21:37:31 GMT -5
"Aye sir," Lorian said thinking that maybe that was cutting it close. He knew that some people were missing, but that didn't matter his Captain had given him an order and he would complete it. Once they entered the bridge Lorian noticed Captain Kirk stop and take a deep breath. He thought he was going to make a speech, but it turned out to be nothing.
Since nothing was going to happen Lorian made his way to wards the turbo lift.
"Just a minute Commander," Kirk said turning around to face Smith, "Let's get our command codes set up before you head out."
"Aye sir." Lorian replied realizing that he should of done this once he got on.
“Computer,” Kirk called out, waiting for the computer to chime in return, “Recognize Captain Kirk, Jonathan as Commanding Officer of USS Darkhawk, Transfer Command Codes, Kirk, Alpha, Tango, 3-1-6.”
"Computer," Lorian said also waiting for the all to familiar chime. "Recognize Commander Smith, Lorian as Executive/ First Officer of the USS Darkhawk, Transfer Command Codes, Lorian, Beta, Zodiac, 11-3-7."
Command Codes accepted, Commander Lorian Smith, Executive/ First Officer, USS Darkhawk
"Well sir I'm on my way," Lorian said as he entered the turbo lift. The first place that Lorian was going to visit was Engineering and Commander McLean. He hadn't really talked to their new Chief, but this was a good time as any.
"Deck 1, Main Engineering" The buzz of the turbo lift soon arose and Lorian was on his way. Lorian was found it strange that he had to take a turbo lift to go to the same Deck, but the Defiant was so small that it had to be done this way. Once he reached Engineering he was met with a flurry of activity. There were about 12 engineers in Engineering and every one of them seemed to be doing something different.
"Commander McLean I presume," Lorian said as he walked straight up to the warp core.
"Yes what do you want?" Commander McLean asked not looking away from what he was doing.
"Oh nothing I just want to blow up the ship and blame it on you," Lorian said smiling. That made Commander McLean head go straight up, it went up so fast that he forgot their was a railing above him. There was a big thud and the next thing Lorian knew he was apologizing.
"I'm so sorry Chief, I thought it would be funny," Lorian said smiling.
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After the conversation in Engineering Lorian headed to wards sickbay. He knew that the doctor was a Lt. Ashley Temple and that the counselor was an ensign named Randy Morgan.
Fortunately for Lorian there offices were next to each other and would be able to kill to birds with one stone. Once Lorian entered sickbay he quickly could tell out the doctor. She was in her officer arguing with the EMH Mark 2. Lorian couldn't suppress a chuckle as he saw them two argue.
"It really isn't funny sir," a young ensign said behind him.
"I presume your Ensign Morgan," Lorian said smiling.
"Yes sir, I am" Morgan said,"its unhealthy to fight about the futile."
"What are they fighting about?" Lorian asked his interest peaked.
"Well the Doctor doesn't like the fact that the EMH listens to music while he is on-line," Morgan said.
"What she doesn't like music?" Lorian said.
"I think its their egos," Morgan said laughing. Lorian didn't find it so amusing. He walked up to the doctors and they both went to attention. He didn't think that the EMH would but he was wrong.
"So you are arguing about music," Lorian said a bit annoyed. The Lt. cringed in embarrassment, but the doctor just nodded.
"Sir its j....," the Lt. started to say before Lorian stopped them.
"I don't want to hear it, from both of you," Lorian said. The two doctors would have to live with each other. Lorain was pro hologram rights and he would treat them equally in their choice of hobbies and punishments. "You two will have to work it out and thats final."
"Aye sir," both of them said.
"Now how are things going?" Lorian asked.
"All the medicine we could ever need is already on board and we have set up an extra triage room in Deck 5 if we ever need it," Doctor Temple said.
"Well thats good to know," Lorian said. "Doctors, counsellor I'll take my leave." Lorian walked out of the bridge and toured the rest of the ship. Seeing that everything was in order, Lorian headed back to the bridge and reported systems go to the Captain.
"Well Commander take your seat," Captain Kirk said. Lorian slowly took his seat and waited for their adventure to start.
Off: Randy Morgan and Ashley Temple will be an NPC's for the time being. If anyone wants to have their character you may, but please let me or the Captain know.
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Scott McLean
Lt. Commander
If it ain't broke, don't fix it
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Post by Scott McLean on Sept 4, 2005 3:21:16 GMT -5
"I'm so sorry Chief, I thought it would be funny," Lorian said smiling.
"Who the devil?" McLean said turning around rubbing his head, "Oh, Commander. What can I do for you?"
"I'm just taking one last walk through of the ship before we get underway. How does engineering check out?" Lorian asked.
"Everything checks out beautifully down here Commander. They have done a great job with her."
"Good. Carry on then" Lorian said leaving Engineering.
McLean looked around the room for somebody to send up the bridge as the engineering station manager. Picking up a PADD McLean began to go over the possible officers. The selection would be easy if McLean had already selected a Assistant Chief Engineer, but he had not had the chance to look over the duty roster and all the systems at the same time. Seeing how well all the systems checked out McLean decided to head to the bridge to look over his duty roster and man the engineering station just this once.
Arriving on the bridge McLean sat at the Engineering station, "Transfer main engineering station to the bridge."
The console in front of him turned on and now displayed all the systems he wished to personally monitor. Setting the Duty Roster PADD down on the console he began to read over each one of the engineers working in engineering to find his liaison.
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Post by Jonathan Kirk on Sept 4, 2005 4:11:56 GMT -5
Kirk was looking over a communication he had received from Starfleet Command in his ready room. He was happy to see that Starfleet had allocated some resources to the Beta Quadrant besides one long space station and a few starships.
In the classified report send to him Starfleet outlined the duties the Darkhawk was to preform and the duties of the ships under his command. With this one single communication Kirk had gone from a lone Captain to a Fleet Commander. Starfleet Command had places two Akira Class starships under his command, the USS Lion Heart, and the USS Razorback, forming the Beta Quadrant Defensive Fleet. Although Kirk was impressed with the sudden change in plans, he was a bit worried. Three ships was the bare minimum to form a fleet and both ships were already assigned to their designated posts.
Why did they name a Fleet Commander is they already issued orders? , Kirk thought to himself as he continued to read the communication.
Reading more of the communication Kirk quickly found out Starfleet was wasting no time in building more space stations. Two more stations were slated to start immediately after the Darkhawk reached DSB. The Lion Heart, and the Razorback would each be assigned to defensive duty and patrol at separate starbase construction sites. In neighboring star systems to DSB there were M Class Planets with out humanoid life on them. The plan was simple, colonize these planets, build the stations and build back towards the Alpha Quadrant to help pull the Federation into the Beta Quadrant establishing a foothold in the Beta Quadrant.
Kirk set down the PADD on his desk and looked blankly at the wall in front of him. Kirk hated it when Starfleet changed their plans at the last second, or such as now neglect to fully brief him on the entire mission until the very last possible moments. The Dominion War has been over for years guys, Kirk thought as he got up from his desk to leave his ready room.
Upon entering the bridge Kirk noticed that Lt. Commander McLean had arrived back on the bridge and was no manning his engineering station.
Walking up behind McLean he asked, "How is everything going down in engineering?"
McLean turned around a bit startled, "Very good sir. Everything checks out just fine. I'm just trying to pick I disagreeistant right now."
"Very good, carry on." Kirk said walking away.
"Ensign," Kirk said stepping up to the security and tactical station, "What is the report from Utopia Planitia?"
"Sir, Utopia Planitia reports that 85% of the technicians have reported back. They say we are on time, and will depart shortly."
"Thank you Ensign."
Kirk smiled as he sat down in his chair. He was happy everything was going according to plan and with any luck the Darkhawk would be shortly underway to it's new home in the Beta Quadrant.
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Daya
Lt. Commander
Dont make me hurt you, no wait, please do
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Post by Daya on Sept 4, 2005 9:15:01 GMT -5
Daya slept soundly in his quarters.
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Scott McLean
Lt. Commander
If it ain't broke, don't fix it
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Post by Scott McLean on Sept 4, 2005 14:12:54 GMT -5
McLean continued to look over the duty roster in front of him searching hard for the most qualified person to place on the bridge. It was a job he himself was supposed to do but felt his presence in Engineering was where he belonged. After what seemed like an hour reading he came upon a long person whose record stood out among all the others.
"Lieutenant Jason Mathews," McLean said to himself.
McLean looked up and watch the Captain come out of his read room and sit down at his chair and begin to look through more PADDs. He's seems pretty busy, McLean thought to himself, I should wait until later.
McLean turned back to the engineering station to look over the systems repair/maintenance logs before he reported to Captain Kirk with his selection.
Kirk walked up behind McLean and asked, "How is everything going down in engineering?"
McLean turned around a bit startled, "Very good sir. Everything checks out just fine."
"Very good, carry on." Kirk said walking away.
McLean tapped his COM Badge, "Lieutenant Mathews, this is Commander McLean, please report to the bridge."
"On my way sir." Mathews replied.
McLean stood up and walked up to Captain Kirk who had gone back to looking over duty rosters, and mission PADDs.
"Sir, I wanted to inform you I have selected a Engineering liaison for the bridge." McLean said handing Kirk the PADD with Lieutenant Mathews' information on it.
"Excellent," Kirk said taking the PADD, "Is he on his way now?"
"Yes sir. I called him to the bridge just moments ago."
Everybody on the bridge turned around when they saw the blue/white light and the sound of a Federation transporter beam energizing on the bridge. In a matter of seconds Lieutenant Mathews materialized on the bridge.
"Lieutenant Mathews reporting in sir."
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Lieutenant Mathews is an NPC and can be used by any of the senior staff members if you like.
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