USS Sojourner – Transporter Room; 12:35

The crew materialized into the main transporter room onboard the USS Sojourner. Everything about the room shows how new the ship was; there wasn’t any specific but the room had a ‘new’ smell and shine.

Kirin stepped off the platform and was greeted by a young Vulcan man, “Greetings Captain Tarken. I am Petty Officer Sorrolk, the senior NCO and this here,” gesturing to a young Denobulan woman, “Is Crewman Trisim, she is our transporter chief. Welcome to the USS Sojourner.”

Kirin stepped up to Sorrolk and nodded to both of the crewmembers, “Thank you Petty Officer, Crewmen. It is a pleasure to be here.” She turned to the rest of the group, “This is Thanen Th’zalnar the acting XO and new Chief Engineer, Ril Mnass our Chief of Security and Tactical Officer, Kerry Dawson, Chief Science Officer and last but not least, Belania, Chief of Operations.”

Sorrolk nodded to each, “I can have Crewmen Trisim take you belongs to your new quarters if you would like a tour of the vessel?” he asked. 

Kirin looked back at the others and smiled, “Thank you, please lead on,” she said as he set down her bag and nodded towards Crewman Trisim, “Thank you, Crewmen.” She then turned and followed Sorrolk out of the transporter room along with the rest of the senior staff into her new command feeling both excited and nervous.

USS Sojourner – Ready Room; 15:30

Kirin sat back on the curved sofa and looked around her new ready room just off the main bridge of the Sojourner. She was still dumbstruck that the ship was hers and the space onboard when compared with the Daradax and she knew that by current standards the Pathfinders were not the most spacious.

She leaned forward, picked up her cup of coffee, and took a sip, “The difference a higher fidelity replicator makes…” she mussed. The door chimed before she had a chance to pick up the PADD she was using to review the current status of the ship and her crew. “Enter.”

The door opened and in walked Thanen who was grinning almost ear to ear. He looked over at Kirin and moved to sit down on the sofa, “I cannot believe the engine on this ship. I didn’t think I would get to work on a core like this for years.”

Kirin couldn’t help but smile, knowing that she would need to interrupt him less he speak for hours about the technical specifications of the ship. “I am glad you are happy Thanen. Do you think you are up for the task of keeping her running?”

“Without a doubt, the engineering team is new I will give you that but they seem to know their stuff and the officer that was in charge is excellent. I would like to name her as the Assistant Chief Engineer?”

“It is your department Thanen.” Kirin said.

“Ok, well, in that case, I will put the paperwork through but if you need anything and I am not there then Lieutenant Junior Grade Anahis Sanin will be the go-to person.” Thanen said then frowned but before he could say anything Kirin held up her hand.

“I assume you are concerned about the rank dynamic, you both being the same rank yet her reporting to you?” she asked him to which he nodded. “Don’t be.” She pulled a small box out from under her PADD on the sofa and gestured for Thanen to stand. She stood up and stepped before him looking up slightly. “Thanen Th’zalnar, due to your continued commitment to your duty and your conduct going above and beyond what was asked and expected of you.” Kirin said, a smile on her face, “You are hereby raised to the rank of lieutenant commander with all its rights and privileges.” With that, she pinned the new pips onto his collar.

Thanen stood there shocked, “Lieutenant commander? How?”

“Do not worry about it, lieutenant commander. Command agrees you have earned this.” Kirin said before turning and taking a seat, crossing her legs she adjusted the hem of her pants slightly, “Now to business. We have alot to do and we are understaffed for the time being. I need a detailed report on Engineering by 8:00 tomorrow. We will need to start running drills of all types starting tomorrow.”

Thanen stood and nodded, “Can do Kirin,… and thank you.”

“Dismissed,” Kirin said with a nod. Silently reminding herself to set aside time to speak with him properly when they had time. As Thanen left she picked up her PADD and continued to read the reports from the transit team who had departed before they were even onboard.

Fifteen minutes later, just as she finished reviewing the summary report her door chimed again, “Enter.”

As expected both Belania and Kerry stepped in. “Captain,” Belania said, “Ma’am” remarked Kerry at the same time. They both looked at each other a thought passing between the two.

“Please have a seat,” Kirin said. Once they were seated she looked at them both and smiled. “So lots for us to do. Have you had a chance to get yourself acquainted with your stations?”

“Not yet Ma’am,” Kerry said, “Well the main station on the bridge and the main lab but not with everything else. It will take me the rest of the day to get an idea of where we stand.” To which Kirin only nodded in understanding.

“I have met with some of the Operations crew but as Kerry said more time is needed,” Belania said. “I will be meeting with the helms officer as well this afternoon.”

Kirin smiled, she had expected no less from either of them, “Good, that leads me to my next point. I will need detailed reports outlining your take on your department’s status by 8:00 tomorrow. I have sent you the transit teams reports so please refer to them.”

Both of the ensigns nodded, “We will get that started right away.” Belania said as Kerry nodded in agreement.

“Good, now one final thing. Stand.” Kirin said as she stepped up to them. “In recognition of your work and commitment to your duty, you are both hereby raised to the rank of lieutenant junior grade. Keep up the good work.”

Both of the newly promoted officers smiled and nodded to Kirin, “Dismissed.”

Meer minutes after they departed the door chimed and Ril entered before Kirin could respond and was halfway to her desk. “You are meant to wait for the response Ril.” Kirin said with slight annoyance. 

“Sorry, I guess got used to the habit on the Daradax, though things need to be a bit more ship-shape here right?” Ril said with a smile. “You wanted to see me?”

Kirin nodded, “Yes, have you been able to meet with any of your team?” she asked as she took a seat on her desk

“Yes, I have been met with the senior most NCO on the security team, Petty Officer Allen Thomas. There are also a couple of ensigns who are fresh from the academy that he has been working with. I like him, he reminds me of a Klingon in a way. I am confident I can get the security team up to scratch in short order. We have set up a training drill in holodeck 1 tomorrow. I had also just started to review the tactical report the transition team left for me. Will be doing that after this.” Ril said, very relaxed as she leaned with her back against the bulkhead.

“Well, I am glad to hear that Ril, sounds like you have that in hand, not that I thought you wouldn’t,” Kirin said with a chuckle, she was not surprised that Ril had thrown herself in so quickly. “I will need full reports for both security and tactical on their current status, based on your assessment by 8:00 tomorrow. I want to get shipwide drills going as soon as possible and those reports will help be decide where to start.”

Ril nodded in agreement, “Good idea, the crew is green from what I have seen. Shall I get back to it?”

“One second Ril,” Kirin said as she turned and grabbed the final box from her desk. She stood and stepped up to Ril having to tilt her head up to look her in the eyes. “Ensign Ril, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with all its rights and privileges.” Kirin then opened the box and placed the new pip onto her collar. “Congratulations Lieutenant; you deserve this.”

Ril, frowned slightly as if confused then smiled. “Thank you.”

Kirin nodded to her, “Dismissed.”

After Ril left Kirin sat down at her desk and sighed as she looked over all the reports and things she needed to get on top of before she would be happy to take the Sojourner to Starbase 47.  With that, she pulled up the next report and began to read.