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With the ordeal of Burellion and the virus afflicting the telepaths dealt with, the crew of the [[USS Blackwell]] would enjoy a little down time before reaching Arndall and the front of the Valcarian-Caraadian conflict. However, it would be with a different command staff, as [[Renos| Admiral Renos]] needed to return to Deep Space 26. He would be accompanied by [[Akinor Onali Zaekia| Captain Zaekia]], as the virus had profoundly affected the Captain requiring a leave of absence on the Kaelan homeworld. [[Merrick R'Ven| Commander R'Ven]] also stepped down as First Officer to resume duties as Chief Science Officer. The crew rotation shuttle had brought [[Theo Whittaker| Commander Theo Whittaker]] as the new CO, and [[Cecil| Lieutenant Commander Cecil]] as the First Officer. Also joining the crew were [[Cayden Adyr| Lieutenant Commander Cayden Adyr]], a joined Trill as Chief Intelligence Officer, and [[Tatash| Lieutenant Commander Tatash]], a Gorn Chief Strategic Officer.

The last meeting as Captain, [[Akinor Onali Zaekia| Captain Zaekia]] awarded promotions to [[Krindo Pandorn]] to Lieutenant and assigned him as Chief Tactical Officer with the [[Diplomacy Ribbon]] as well, [[Anath G'Renn]] also promoted to Lieutenant and made Chief Medical Officer with the [[Medical Science Ribbon]]. [[Didrik Stennes| Lieutenant Didrik Stennes]] was also awarded the [[Medical Science Ribbon]] for his assistance with the virus. [[Jarred Thoran| Lieutenant Jarred Thoran]] was also awarded the [[Diplomacy Ribbon]] as well. The [[Medical Science Ribbon]] was also awarded to [[Akinor Onali Zaekia| Captain Zaekia]] with the [[Good Conduct Ribbon]] awarded to [[Randal Shayne| Commander Shayne]] and  [[Tu'Peq| Ensign Tu'Peq]] for their part in the ship's crisis with the unknown device.

[[Akinor Onali Zaekia| Captain Zaekia]] and [[Renos| Admiral Renos]] then left the [[USS Blackwell| Blackwell]], leaving it in good hands.

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With the departure over with, it was now time to get stuck into the team building exercise that had been planned for the crew. Stepping into the holodeck, the crew found themselves in a medieval style village. They were going to play the part of heroic adventurers. Each member was assigned a different role or class. As the crew got acquainted to their new clothing, equipment and class details, the doors to the largest building in the town square flung open, and a heavy set man accompanied by guards greeted the group. He informs the group that there have been rumours of an evil presence gathering in the mountains to the north.  On top of that, there have been strange going-ons near the village, such as strange sounds at night and residents disappearing. He enlists their help in figuring out what is going on and directs them to talk to Hrathger, the local militia/guard leader.