Exploring

Chapter 28

     Once back on the Bridge, James posted the quarters assignments as promised on the back wall then he and the Commander entered the Lift “Deck 2” James called out then looking at Racheal “May as well start from the top and work our way down.”

    Exiting the Lift they turned right and started walking the corridor. The first area they came to had a heavy jacketed door. Looking through the glass James commented “This must be Upper Engineering; I can see the top of the warp core” which looked massive for a ship of this size.

      The next area they came to was the Transporter Room with eight pads to transport multiple personnel. Proceeding they then came upon the Shuttle Bay; walking inside sat the old Vigilant already rebranded Shuttle Atlantis along with four Type 9 shuttles and two work pods. James looked around “this is one very packed Shuttle Bay if I ever saw one” James stated. “That’s for sure” Racheal commented seeing her Shuttle at the fore front for quick access.

    As they rounded the Corridor they came to all of the Crew Quarters. James smiled “Since were here we may as well take a peek at our new accommodations “as he walked up to his new home. Tapping in his security code the door swooshed open and they entered. Looking around it was about what you would expect; not very large but large enough to be comfortable. “Looks like they are all about the same size and configuration, which is fine. I don’t think I could get used to huge quarters anyway” James stated with a grin. “Between the old Vigilant and our quarters on the Base I think we’re pretty well used to living in a smaller space which I do prefer” Racheal replied. The last area on this deck was a large door with a warning label “Forward torpedo launcher and magazines; authorized personnel only. James chuckled “I guess that about says it all” then they found another lift and entered “Deck 3” Racheal requested.

    Walking to the first area the officers found a combination Mess Hall/ Lounge which was more than adequate for a Crew compliment of twenty four persons. Next were Holo Decks 1 and 2, Medical Department, Main Engineering along with the CEO’s Office, and the Aft Torpedo Launcher with magazines.

    On Deck 4 they found the Science Department complete with state of the art Labs, Operations Department, Tactical/Security Department, A fully stocked Armory, a Brig with a few cells, an area housing the Impulse Engines, and the Computer Core with a Control Room. Looking at the Computer area Racheal couldn’t help but comment  “That looks like one beast of a Computer,  Katlyn going to love getting her hands on that.” 

    Dropping down to Deck 5 the Officers found the Cargo Bay, Cargo Transporter, Aux. Weapon Controls, Storage (Ship’s Stores, Extra Quantum Torpedos, Extra Replicator Product).

    The last deck was Deck 6 which housed the non personnel related areas such as Waste Processing/Recycling Center, Navigation Deflector Control Room, LRS Control room, Navigational Deflector, Deuterium Storage, Anti-Matter Storage Pods.

    Grabbing the nearest lift James requested “Deck 1” and they were off back to the Bridge.

    Once back on the Bridge James stepped over to the communication station opening a ship wide “Attention Crew, the is the Captain, please report to the Bridge for a short meeting. Thank you” he commented then closed the channel. Looking at his Number One “So what do you think of the new Vigilant-A” he inquired.

    “It’s a very impressive ship that’s for sure and I think I’ll feel a lot safer compared to the shuttle” Racheal replied “And you; what’s your take on our new home.”

    “I agree, it’s very impressive. Now if it performs half as good as it looks then I won’t have any complaints” James replied as everyone arrived on the Bridge. “Thank you all for being so prompt. Tomorrow is moving in day and getting settled in your new home day as well, then the following day we take the Vigilant-A on her maiden voyage so please report to your departments or stations no later than zero seven thirty for a departure time at zero eight hundred. That being said the rest of today is yours but might I suggest starting to pack up your things tonight or at least some of them. Any questions” James explained then looked around the room “Good. Once Commander Reese, Lieutenant Commander Roan, and myself get settled tomorrow we will be around various decks of the ship to answer any questions or concerns you may have; you’re dismissed.”     

    Roan walked over to James “Captain if I may request to be on deck 4 tomorrow to answer any questions that come up; Tactical/ Security is on that deck as well as the Brig and Armory” he requested.

    “Sure no problem, matter of fact Commander Reese why don’t you take deck 2 and I’ll take deck 3 while Mr. Roan is on deck 4 that way all of the personnel decks will be covered” James ordered with a smile. All agreed so anything that happened to come would be covered by one person on the command staff.

    “Thank you Captain, now I should return to the Divergent and pack up my belongings for tomorrow” with a head nod “Captain, Commander have a good night” then he turned and left the Bridge.

    James looked over at Racheal “So what’s your take on our new Second Officer” he inquired.

    “I think he’s all business when on duty, seems to know his duties, and isn’t afraid to speak up with an idea or suggestion” Racheal replied.

    “Those were my thoughts as well. I think he’ll be a good Second Officer but he is a little rough around the edges so a little polishing may be in order” James answered “Although he is Klingon after all.

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Note: This will give you some idea where different departments and Crew amenities are located on the new Ship.