John found comfort in the steady hum of the Ark Angel’s engineering bay. The familiar sounds of the warp core and the gentle beeps of consoles helped him focus. He preferred this over the noise and chaos of 17/18 Forward, where the crew was likely celebrating another successful mission. Parties and celebrations weren’t his thing; he liked being far away from the noise and shenanigans.

He was looking over the latest reports, checking for any problems with the ship’s systems. A small fluctuation in the plasma flow to the warp nacelles caught his eye. It wasn’t a big issue yet, but it could become one if not fixed. John sipped his coffee, feeling grounded by the routine task. Adjusting the flow regulators, he felt a sense of satisfaction as he saw the numbers stabilise.

Just as he was about to dive deeper into his work, a soft chime indicated someone engineering.

John
The Chief
USS Ark Angel