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TO <USS Brahe | ALL> FROM CAPT Zaliel Sel SUBJ ATTN: Maintenance Schedule & Rumors |
Good Afternoon Everyone,
There’s a lot to talk about in today’s message, so please pay very close attention this memorandum.
First, I want to express my sincere appreciation and admiration for the excellence demonstrated by each of you during the events over Rulian III on Stardate 95874. From defending yourselves against a hostile starship, to performing a combat planetfall, and ultimately the rescue of over fifty souls, I have placed a citation in each of your personnel files for your contributions to that mission.
Second, I want to address some rumors about the upcoming maintenance effort. The following rumors are not true:
- We are not getting a fish tank in the mess hall—those of you who remember the last time we had one will understand why.
- We are not getting a holodeck—please continue to use the limited ones in your quarters or in shared spaces, like the gymnasium.
- We are not getting more crew or quarters. Seriously, where would we put them?
- Chief Engineer Zolwink is not retiring—stop spreading this rumor. Every time it is repeated, she digs in a little deeper.
The following rumor is true: WE’RE GETTING A SLIPSTREAM DRIVE! The parts arrived yesterday and have all been checked and accounted for. Maintenance for this effort will begin promptly on Stardate 95902.3. Prior to that, the Brahe will be moved to DS13’s Drydock facility later today.
Chief Engineer Zolwink will oversee the installation effort.
This will be a major overhaul and installation for the Brahe, which unfortunately means there will be No General Shore Leave during the installation. It is imperative that we not only familiarize ourselves with this technology, but ensure that we are capable of providing fast damage control in the event of an emergency. The following schedule changes go in effect on Stardate 95902.3:
- All Primary Engineering Staff will work shifts as organized by Chief Engineer Zolwink
- All Secondary Engineering Staff (including Senior Officers) will work shifts as organized by Chief Engineer Zolwink
The following exceptions will apply to the above scheduling:
- Any crewmember currently engaged in a time-sensitive experiment or research deadline may submit a request to be excused to Commander Ysleb; however, it is strongly encouraged that any excused crewmember volunteer at least four hours each day of their non-shift time towards hands-on experience with this technology.
- In discussion with Captain Alistair Nimitz of the USS Pegasus, any Primary or Secondary Tactical Crewmember (not to include Engineering Primaries) may undergo a course of Advanced Tactical Training, both in Ground and Space combat, aboard the Pegasus. If you are interested in this assignment, please contact Lieutenant Commander Kihino. This is a somewhat rare opportunity and any participating crewmember is expected to conduct themselves with extreme professionalism. Remember that you will be representing the Brahe and are going there to learn from a highly decorated military officer. My expectation is that your comportment will exceed Captain Nimitz’s expectations.
Any crewmember not covered in the above sections / unsure about their assignment should contact their respective department head.
Chief Engineer Zolwink estimates one to two weeks for this maintenance effort to be completed, with the possibility of another week in testing. Therefore, our next assignment is expected in four or five weeks. If all maintenance tasks are completed ahead of schedule and testing looks good, a General Shore Leave on DS13 may be issued.
Finally, Brahe Day is only a few weeks away. Scheduling of the event will occur as we get closer to the date, based on the maintenance status. I know this is something we all look forward to each year and I promise it will happen. Tycho will understand if we celebrate his 772-year birthday a day or two early—or late, as the case may be.
Thank you again for your time and attention. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I know each of you will rise to the occasion.
I Have the Honor and Privilege to be Your,
Captain Zaliel Sel
Commanding Officer, USS Brahe