Posted by Commander Shedda Mal’athar (Executive Officer) in CTO Arrival

Posted by Lieutenant Maeve Harlow (Chief Tactical Officer) in CTO Arrival

Posted by Commander Shedda Mal’athar (Executive Officer) in CTO Arrival
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Maeve took a deep breath and adjusted her uniform before she stepped on to the transporter. This by no means was her first ship, however she always had a general sense of nervous excitement whenever she found herself on a new ship. Having to start over with creating new friends and figuring out the style of her command crew. This time though she was arriving on the Manhattan as the Chief Tactical officer. The only people she really needs to report to is the XO and the Captain. This is just another step in her career to becoming a captain of her own ship.

Once she stepped on to the transporter she looked at the transporter chief. “Williams, take care of yourself. Make sure that Daughter of yours doesn’t get into too much trouble.”

The chief smiled. “Trying to keep her out of trouble is like asking water not to be wet.” He then placed his hand on the transport controls. “Take care of yourself Lt.Cmdr. Stay away from black water swamps.”

Maeve nodded and said “Energize.” With that she was gone and seconds later she re-appeared in the transporter room of the Saracen.

She looked around but didn’t see anyone but the ensign working the transporter. “Ensign, where is the XO or Captain? I was expecting one of them to meet me here when I arrived. You did tell them that I was beaming over.

CTO, Lt.Cmdr Maeve Harlow

From the side bay Harlow would notice an Orion woman in a red uniform as she sifted her stance and stepped forward. “I’m right here Cmdr. Harlow. Cmdr. Mal’athar, welcome aboard.”

Cmdr. Mal’athar, XO

Maeve was a little taken back. It was unusual for anyone to get the jump on her. “How’d you…” She trailed off. “Lt.Cmdr Maeve Harlow reporting for duty sir!” Maeve said with a salute at attention.

She also didn’t realize that the XO was an Orion. She didn’t think any Orion’s were part of the Federation. That will be a story to hear. She thought to her self.

CTO, Lt.Cmdr Maeve Harlow

Mal’athar returned the salute, “At ease Cmdr.” She turned toward the officer at the transport controls. “Make sure Cmdr Harlow’s things get taken to her quarters.”

“Aye, Ma’am,” the man said. Then Mal’athar gestured toward the door, “How was your trip through the worm hole?”

Cmdr. Mal’athar, XO

As they walked down the corridor Maeve seen a couple crew members working on a conduit behind a panel in the wall. Looking back at Mal’athar she said. “It was the first time I’ve been through a wormhole. It was mostly uneventful, but at times it got a little rough.” She then smiled “Nothing I couldn’t handle.”

“It’s a unique experience. A glimpse into one of the mysteries of the universe,” Shedda mused. As they passed different crew, Mal’athar spoke to each of them. She didn’t just ask about their work, but their hobbies or families or something similar.

“I must admit, I wasn’t aware that there were any Orion’s in the federation. Let alone one being an XO on one of the fleets greatest ships.”

Shedda smiled, “There are a few of us. One is even and Admiral.”

Maeve cocked her head to the side slightly in a bit of surprise. “An Admiral, really… I’m going to have to look them up.” She then thought of a question but was unsure weather or not it was appropriate to ask. Well better get it out of your system and ask, otherwise you won’t sleep until you do. Maeve told her self. “I understand that female Orion’s have a pheromone they use to seduce their prospective mates. Has there been any issues regarding your pheromone’s unwittingly affecting crew?” Maeve asked non-judgmentally, however also curious for security reasons. As CTO she understood that she was also primarily the security officer on the bridge.

They then turned to the turbolift. “I take it we are going to the bridge to see the Captain?”

Lt.Cmdr. Maeve Harlow, CTO

“Captain Cochrane and I always make it a point for one of us to meet all new crew when they come aboard. We do a tour and then leave you to your scheduled check-ins. Your meeting with Captain Cochrane is at 1400. So plenty of time.” They stepped into a lift, “Would you like a tour? Or would you prefer to just get settled?”

Maeve really had nowhere else to go. “I wouldn’t mind a bit of a tour. Maybe even get to meet some of the crew along the way.” She replied as the walked onto the turbolift.

“Where shall we start?” She asked with a smile.

Cmdr. Mal’athar, XO

Lt.Cmdr Maeve Harlow, CTO