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'''<nowiki>((</nowiki>CSO's office, Deck 6, USS Gemini<nowiki>))</nowiki>''' | |||
'''::''' As with all modern Starship layouts, it was rather easy to locate the office amongst the various laboratories. Nestled away in the center of the deck virtually opposite the turbolift exit sat the entrance to the small, unassuming yet cosy office that was almost to clean to be true. Untouched by anyone except the team responsible for building and decorating the interior of the vessel it was a marvel to look at. Alexander paused for a brief moment as he guided his chair through the doors. Yes he had been a chief science officer before but this was different. He was the first chief science officer of the Gemini, the first to use this office, the first to command it's science department. For the first time in his life he felt like he was making an impression, leaving a footprint in history if you will. As he moved towards his new desk, inhaling the various smells in his office he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. A few years ago he had been prepared to give all of this up and walk away. He was now glad that he hadn't. For the first time since coming back to Starfleet he felt like he truly belonged, like he had earned the right to be where he was and that renewed his sense of duty. '''::''' | |||
'''::''' Once behind his desk he connected his chair to the main terminal and began the procedure to synchronize it's LCARS system with the Gemini's. This would allow him to wirelessly access the ships scientific systems from anywhere on the ship and at any time as long as the system was active. The actual process was akin to changing a work station on the bridge or in main engineering to access specific functions for instance, changing a science station to an engineering station or vice versa. The chair also provided an advantage in that Alexander would be able to remotely oversee operations in the science labs without physically being there saving precious space in the labs themselves. Of course there would be times when it would be both prudent and necessary for him to have a physical presence in the labs but he hoped these would be few and far between. He was really more set on having the opportunity to participate in away missions. However, given his physical disability he was more than aware that safety of both himself and the away team might preclude him from participating. Then again, that was why the Gemini had a rather large science department for a ship her size. It was rare after the dominion war to see a small multi-role cruiser devote an entire deck (minus the space for crew quarters) to science but at the same time, heart warming a reassuring that Starfleet were returning to the old ways. '''::''' | |||
'''::''' With the synchronization complete, Alexander took another deep breath to admire the scents of the brand new before departing his office and heading across the hall to the turbolift. He was faced with a decision. Did he go up to deck five to see his new living accommodation or down to deck 7 to look at a brand spanking new Engineering department and maybe peak a glimpse at the Quantum slipstream drive. Curiosity got the better of him as his mind gradually dawned on the realization that he might not get a chance for a long while to see the QSD once the vessel was underway. Entering the lift he made the request for deck 7 and enjoyed the very short trip down. Upon leaving the lift he was greeted with the hustle and bustle one would expect from an Engineering department. His mind very briefly wandered to his first introduction to the Engineering department back on the USS Mercury and the mess it was because of the terrorist bombs. The image quickly shattered when he remembered that he was only still alive because the bomb on the matter-anti matter injectors failed to go off. '''::''' | |||
'''<nowiki>((</nowiki>Deck 7, Main Engineering, USS Gemini<nowiki>))</nowiki>''' | |||
'''::''' Alexander very slowly made his way past the enlisted crew quarters to main Engineering and it was a sight to behold. The 'Warp Core' had a very different layout to most other ships, almost being as unique as the design on the Prometheus class vessels. That design of course allowed for the use of Multi-Vector Assault Mode. Looking past the normal items one would expect to find in a starship's main engineering section, Alexander saw what he was looking for and was, for lack of better term underwhelmed. The name Quantum Slipstream Drive evoked a sense of grandeur but the reality was that the device was nothing more than a sleek, efficient addition to the normal warp core. Alexander mused how the Vulcan's or even Pandora would be most impressed with its design. With his curiosity dealt with, it was high time looking at his chronometer to inspect his quarters before the ship set off. '''::''' | |||
'''<nowiki>((</nowiki>Deck 6, Alexander Richards Quarters, USS Gemini<nowiki>))</nowiki>''' | |||
'''::''' Alexander found his quarters to be most satisfactory. As he entered he was greeted with a rather spacious living room containing several potted plants from various Terran locations. To the left hand side was a large desk with enough room to fit his chair under whilst on the right he had a port looking out towards the moon. He mused to himself that one of the many advantages of being a department head was getting the best picks on quarters outside of the Captain and first officer ones. The center piece of the room was a large six foot fish tank raised off the floor on a plinth containing various small fresh water species' from Earth. The fish certainly weren't as welcoming as Nova and Nebula, his family's Ragdoll cats were, but at least he was able to keep pets to keep him occupied on those long lonely nights away from his family. '''::''' | |||
'''::''' Satisfied that he had taken in everything in the living room, Alexander moved on to his bedroom. As he had requested, it was Spartan. Unlike the living room, there were no decorations to speak of. At one end lay a single bed with a space to park his hover chair whilst at the rear was a dresser filled with uniforms. Located next to the dresser was the entrance to his specially adapted bathroom. The room was very much like a wet room commonly found in the houses of the physically disabled in late 20th, early 21st century Earth. This would enable him to bathe properly without the need for assistance. As with the bedroom, there was a space set aside for his chair next to equipment that would enable him to enter and exit the vehicle without assistance. A broad smile crossed the young man's face as he appreciated just how much work Starfleet had done to make him feel both comfortable and safe in his new surrounds. The Captain's voice on the intercom interrupted his train of thought. It was time to depart which meant his place was with his fellow scientists. Taking a deep breath, the young man gracefully moved his bulky chair back through his apartment and out into the corridor feeling ready for the trials that lay ahead. '''::''' | |||
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