Posted by Ensign Dr. Madison Marsh (Senior Researcher (Exobiology)) in Pre-Sim: CO Check-In
Madison re-materialized on the transporter pad of the U.S.S. Leviathan after anxiously awaiting it’s arrival at the Starbase. She casually waved at at the transporter chief in acknowledgement. “Thank you Chief.” The chief responded with a “Yes, ma’am.” She smiled for a moment in response and then exited the transporter room, walked briskly down the corridor, and entered the turbolift. “Computer, Bridge”. The turbolift shifted into motion and traveled to deck 23. The doors opened and Madison was mesmerized by the bridge due to it’s enhancements in comparison to other ships she had either been on for training or that she had studied in the past. The Leviathan appeared to be one of the most advanced ships that the 24th century had to offer. After scanning the bridge with her lovely sky blue eyes, she headed for Captain Cobb’s office. He had requested a meeting with her as soon as she boarded the Leviathan. As she pressed the page button, one could see her nails were well manicured and varnished in a dark purple nail polish. Madison patiently awaited Captain Cobb’s response.

• Dr. Madison Marsh, Ensign, Senior Researcher - Exobiology

Marsh could perhaps be forgiven for not noticing her new captain on her way through the CIC. While the Leviathan remained docked at the base, they were seizing the opportunity for some essential maintenance. However, as a former engineer himself, Cobb could not resist getting his hands dirty. And so, when the chime for the ready room sounded, Madison would hear a loud grunt from the direction of the tactical station, followed a second later by a head appearing from beneath the centre console. With long, greying hair and equally unkempt beard, not to mention the rumpled and oil-spotted tunic, the four pips shining dully from the collar was the only reliable indication of this man’s status as captain.

Rising to his feet, he wiped both hands on the front of his tunic before offering one out to his guest. “I was just doing some fine-tuning of our tactical algorithms. The boys at the base can never seem to set the damn thing right. I take it you’re looking for me? Cobb. Captain Cobb. And you, I suspect, are Doctor Madison Marsh? Roebuck has told me all about you.”

With a wink, he moved to the ready room door and ran a thumb along the sensor unit to release the lock. Then, stepping inside, he continued, “Can I offer you something to drink? How about a bite to eat? I’ve been at work all morning and almost completely missed lunch.”

• Captain Zachariah Cobb