Ash MacKenna/Logs

Stardate 238706.22

Things are so vastly different these days. I guess I am still remembering the moment I set foot on my first assignment, and from that day, even I am difficult to recognize. Leave on Earth was good to me, and to Katy, but now we are back among the stars and things just feel...different. I found an interesting thing today that would have made my first department head nearly jealous. A micro black hole in the middle of space. It seems that this tiny tear in space-time was wreaking havoc on Starfleet ships for some time, but now it is only a memory. It is a shame we didn't have more time to study the thing. It was truly amazing. Not only did the hole suck in light and energy, but it seemed to portray all of the aspects of time distortion that scientists have theorized for decades. All in all, despite the danger, it was amazing to see.

It will be a good feeling when we finally get close enough to the planet to provide support to the crew of the downed Eagle, and it is good to know that most of the crew has survived. I know that we will probably not be able to spend as much time as we want helping because of a distress call we got earlier today, but knowing that anything we can give them is better than what they currently have, I suppose we can all sleep a little bit easier.

Up until now, I have spent all of my time on the bridge or in my quarters, but I suppose that I can journey down to the science labs soon. Although it isn't official yet, I think that I might just be the Chief Science Officer on the Victory now. As of this moment, I am still the only science officer on this vessel, but Admiral Rocar has taken command and it seems that we will be putting the ship into service rather than simply delivering her to the starbase. I think this is a good thing, and it is great to know that I will be with friends and mentors who I already trust. I know that I have issues with shyness, but I must admit, it is much easier to speak my mind knowing that Commander Jaxx will never look down on me, and realizing that Katy is always close by.

There are things I miss about the old days, but as I grow into my Starfleet role, I am finding joy in new things. Realizing that when I put away the dire feelings and the need to hide or run away, I can discover so much more and learn about the universe around me. I think that I will really love my assignment here...