“Major.” Someone said from outside Andrew’s office. “Permission to enter?”
“Granted.” Andrew responded. Whoever was outside, they felt nervous, probably new to the base. Newbies always got edgy reporting to the CO. A young Lieutenant entered.
“Sir. A priority message has arrived for you.” The Lieutenant offered a PaDD which Andrew took. He read it over and considered for a moment. It seemed he had been transferred without request. “Lieutenant. Locate Captain T’Prell, tell her she’s in command of the unit effective immediately until a new CO is issued.”
“Yes sir.”

Onboard the shuttle, Andrew read what he could of the Chimera but what was available didn’t bring him to any final conclusions. He’d just have to see for himself. New assignments always brought a certain nervousness, but Andrew tried not to let it show through.

The shuttle settled on the chimera and the hatch opened. A Vulcan Corporal awaited Andrew. “Major Knox. Welcome to the USS Chimera. I will take your belongings to your quarters while you report to the Ship’s Captain sir.” Andrew rose from his seat and walked over. “Are you here under a superior officer’s directive or simply to remind me of the standard operating procedures?”
“The latter sir.”
“I appreciate the honesty Corporal.” Andrew handed her his bag. “Complete your task and then await me in my office.”
“Yes sir.”

Andrew walked to then Captain’s ready room, stewing slightly. He was certain this was just a case of someone looking to move up the chain by being the first noticed, but it was still a vague irritant. He came to the ready room door and pressed the chime.

-Major Andrew Knox