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“On screen Ensign.” Setting her coffee mug on her armrest, she stood and tugged her uniform top smooth as she walked towards the front of the bridge.
“Captain Maehra.”
“Captain Saotome. To what do I owe the pleasure?”
“Starfleet is activating your ship and crew, Captain.”
“I was assured we’d have six months before commissioning into the fleet.”
“New orders from Starfleet Command. You’re to proceed at best speed to this station for escort duty.”
“I didn’t know 39-Sierra was a transshipment point for cargo to the front.”
“It’s not. You and four other ships will be escorting a convoy of ships being reactivated to Starbase 211. As I’m sure you’re well aware, the war isn’t going well. More ships are required on the front than are coming out of the shipyards, so we’re reactivating as many ships in storage as possible, regardless of age.” An envelope icon popped up in the corner of the viewscreen. “I’ve just sent over the list of ships you and your escort group will be escorting. Unfortunately, all we have are junior officers and midshipmen from the Academy Prep School to command these ships; the most senior is a Lieutenant Commander.”
“And I take it none of these non-student officers have any combat experience?”
“None.”
Maehra pursed her lips. “So, the usual appellation of the Enterprise is applicable to us then.”
“It is. How long until you get here?”
“We’re twelve days out at maximum warp.”
“Understood. We’ll see you when you arrive. Starbase 39-Sierra out.”
Turning to face the navigation console, Maehra gave her orders. “Mr. Shrel,” she said looking at her Andorian helmsman, “lay in a new course for Starbase 39-Sierra, maximum warp.” There was a throat clearing from one of the other stations. “Yes, Mr. Burne?”
“Captain, it’s a shakedown. We haven’t had time to stress the engines to their maximum potential.”
“Well then now’s as good a time as any, Chief.”
“Aye, Captain.”
“Course laid in and awaiting your order, Captain.”
“Well then, Mr. Shrel, let’s see what she’s got.”
“Aye, Captain.” A couple of taps on the LCARS panel from the Andorian helmsman, and the Olympia changed course, tearing across the sector.
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Andorian by TheFigureGuy & Ryselle-Chan
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