Return to Starbase 10

The Alsea had barely finished docking when Fleet Captain Samji's call for a meeting had come through, and Lieutenant Junior Grade Josh Vincent was still busy finishing up his repairs. After nearly three hours of making repairs and writing reports, Josh decided to follow the Fleet Captain's orders and get some rest. When he awoke, he was shocked by the time.

Zero-six-fifty, I can't believe I forgot to set my alarm. I can still make it on time if the Chief will transport me from here, he thought as he rose from his bed.

"Chief Jones, Lieutenant Vincent here," Josh called on the combadge, "I need you to transport me from my office to Deck 7 on the starbase immediately."

"Aye sir, transporting now," came the transporter chief's reply.

Within seconds, Josh was walking down the corridor on Deck 7. He had been here only a few days before, but Starbase 10 seemed like a completely different place than before; now there were officers everywhere.

Wow, he thought, The fleet is calling in everyone for this mission, there must be more to deal with than just the Azimuth Horizon.

He stepped into the main conference room with time to spare, so he scanned the room for any familiar faces. When he didn't see anyone from the Alsea nearby, he took a seat near the door and waited for the briefing to begin.