User blog:Pwyll Bainbridge/First Command

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It caught me by complete surprise when Star Navy Command offered me a command. Things must be pretty bad if they are granting Lieutenants command of starships.

It was a foregone conclusion that I would join the military, both of my parents being retired military and their parents before them. I joined the Star Navy to serve and protect our loved ones at home, but from the first time I set foot on the bridge of my first assignment I knew I was going command my own vessel. It didn't matter what ship it was, it could have been a garbage scow for all I cared. To be granted command of this old war vet is a huge honor, I hope I can live up to it.

There is still alot of work to do to get her ready for her re-launch on 06AUG56, the crew seems to be more than capable for the task. Either way we will be cutting it close. We are scheduled to launch from the Australian assembly yard and dock with One Republic shipyard in two weeks where final perperations will be completed.

My command staff will be made up mostly of cadets, but Star Navy assigned me Sergeant Major Cain as my COB. I haven't met him yet. He is not due to report for duty until we dock with One Republic. His experience will go a long way in helping me make sure we successfully complete our assignment.