Just as it was expected that newly assigned junior officers would report to their department heads to receive their permissions, codes and places on the rosters, Fin knew she had to report directly to the Captain. When she stepped onto the bridge, heads swiveled in her direction, a question in their eyes. She looked at the officer manning the command chair and spoke. “I’m here to report for duty.”

He nodded and pointed toward the ready room door. Fin inclined her head in thanks, walked over to it and palmed the chime.

—Fin, CIO