Even after materializing aboard the USS Brian A. Olinski, M’rahja Ko couldn’t quite shake the awe and thrill of her first posting beyond the Academy. Every cadet on the Security track knew of the Olinski. Several of her academy cohorts had the single, passionate goal of being posted aboard this very ship. M’rahja had no posting goals, but neither had she imagined a posting here! The pressure to work hard and earn her place here rested upon her like a second skin. Maybe it mingled with her nerves as a fresh officer. She was an ensign now, and all the responsibilities that came with it.

She checked her appearance in the reflection of a blank computer screen. Her hair stayed in it’s tight braid and her uniform crisp and well-fitted. After taking a deep, calming breath, M’rahja Ko announced her presence by pressing the door chime and waited for permission to enter.

Ensign Ko (Security)