Posted by Lieutenant Paige Garrison (Chief Engineer) in Main Simm - Engine Room

Posted by Ensign Elemirre Serinde (Engineering Officer) in Main Simm - Engine Room

Posted by Ensign Elemirre Serinde (Engineering Officer) in Main Simm - Engine Room
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Paige made her way first to the Engine Room once she got off the shuttlepod, if the ship was really in that much hurry to get out of spacedock, there would be time for pleasantries later. Plus she had already met the new acting XO.

She did stop long enough to drop her duffel in the small room that had been designed for the Chief Engineer’s use. Based on the dust patterns on the floor it looked like it had only been recently cleaned out, leaving a small desk and a chair against one wall. She’d have to worry about that later though.

Next stop was the warp core. Paige stepped right up to the core and gingerly laid her hand on it for a second, feeling the thrum of the powerful engine for the first time. They would have plenty of time to get to know each other, but for now there was work to do.

“Alright, so whose gonna bring the new girl up to speed on the ship,” Paige said loud enough for everyone in the engine room to hear as she turned to face them.

Lt. Paige Garrison - CE

“Well ma’am, our scheduled down time was cut short, but we had gotten any system maintenance and repairs out of the way the other week, and have been mostly twiddling our thumbs since then,” a Crewman said speaking up.

“Fair enough,” Paige said looking around the room. She almost missed the slight jump in the ship leaving port before the inertial dampers kicked caught up with the movement. “I feel like there will be plenty of opportunities to stay busy soon enough. Let’s start off by doing another check of the ships systems, I want a good baseline to compare to once we hit open space.”

Lt. Paige Garrison - CE

“A deep baritone English voice approached from the side. “That would be PO Fawkes and Crewman Morales. They’re manning system diagnostic monitors.” A tall (6‘4”) broad man boasting a square face and equally square beard bearing Lt jg insignia came to stand a respectful distance apart.” Paige might notice a few stray grey strands in his beard. “Lt Reginald Green,” he said by way of introduction. “Welcome aboard.”

He turned to point along the long hulking line of the warp core to two of four workstations where stood a short, swarthy slim woman with dark slightly curly hair. “Crewman Rosa-Marie Morales,” he said. “She is covering sub systems. Sensors. Life support. Structural Integrity.” Pointing to another just beyond Rosa-Marie he said, “PO Emerson Fawkes. Warp, Power distribution.” Emerson was an average sized man with sandy brown hair parted in the middle. Where Rosa-Marie hawkishly looked at the monitor with a body language of waiting to pounce on anything, Emerson stood stock still almost like something out of a poster. The other crewman you spoke to was Dorian Grigio.”

“The Bonnie is a good ship,” he said. “Barely broken in. She’s seen one fight and our last survey mission was only partially completed before being recalled back to Earth. We did come across abandoned Vulcan containers that we scavenged some bits from and have secured as our inventory.” He gestured to a hatch across the room. “Machine shop there. Ensign Serinde was cataloguing, testing and implementing a training program for their use. Our other officer, Ensign Sasha Gagarin is on the next shift. I see good things coming from him, Lt. He’s good, eager, but young. There’s more to him than elbows and knees which is all you see when you first look at him. During the battle I mentioned he was in charge of the damage control teams. I had suggested a commendation for him from that.”
Lt Jg Reginald Green, Eng

Paige nodded as Reginald came her the run down. It seemed like everything was pretty squared away. “Thanks for the run down Lieutenant. Paige Garrison,” she said extending her hand towards him.

He inclined his head in response. “This team has been together since the ship launched a little over two years ago. We had some change up when there was a transfer from the Bonnie to the Sojourner. For the officers I came over as a transfer as did Serinde. Sasha was new and green as you get.” He glanced about and said in a low voice, “Chief, you have your work cut out for you to engender a trust. You’re the third chief engineer in three years with significant gaps in between. Yes crew come and go but the team has not had a consistent rudder. As chief you certainly have their respect, ” he said and in his tone suggested that he would ensure that, “but there is an uphill climb for trust.”

“Seems like you had everything pretty squared away, I’m almost surprised they didn’t offer you the chief job.”

Lt. Paige Garrison - CE

A shadow passed across his face. “I am on the list for promotions to a chief engineer appointment. My name has not come to the top as yet,” he said. There may have been a hint of disappointment in the tone too. “I am ever at your service, Chief.” He paused. “Ma’am how do you wish to be called here so we’re not shooting grapeshot with ma’am, chief, Lt and such.”
- Reggie Green, Lt Jg, Eng