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[ Captain's Log ]
Given that we're now officially out of Federation space, the likelihood of hostility is increased. Several territories in this sector have been cited as sources for dilithium crystals -- further research is necessary before mining, but any information will be duly noted either by myself or Science Officer Spock.

( [Security Access: Private] )

( [Security Access: Mr. Spock] )

My hand is itching. Cut it a few days ago on the sheet metal down in engineering. That's some nasty stuff, isn't it? Hurts like hell. And itches, but I'm pretty sure that's just all in my head. No, I'm not scratching it. Even if I want to.

Captain's Log as of a few nights ago:
We've been in space for approximately -- sixty hours. All systems are running fine and well. We plan to arrive at the Phi Omega Starbase in close to ten hours from now, upon which further updates will be given. Kirk out.

Captain's Log
We've arrived at Phi Omega. Again, all systems are functioning smoothly as clockwork, and supplies have been exchanged with Starfleet personnel successfully. Enterprise plans to leave at approximately 0900hr tomorrow morning, at which point we will be leaving Federation space and heading forth to our new destinations. Further assignments will be received en route. Kirk out.

Odd how a ship can be so damn big and small at the same time. Hopefully the fact that we've docked will relieve some of the tension for a while, at least.

( Personal Message to Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu )

Ship-wide Announcement; copied over to the Captain's Log
This is Captain James T. Kirk speaking.

All systems are ready, all decks are cleared. We intend to leave in one hour. Everything is fully stocked, the crew is all aboard and taken account for.

For many of us, this will be our first true mission. One in which we are prepared and ready for our assignments, rather than have them thrust upon us in time of need. Our mission is this -- we are to explore that which is unknown to Earth, to find new colonies, to study and investigate the endless vastness of space. I'm certain that everyone will perform their duties with expert skill and the utmost respect.

At the moment, we are setting course for the nearest star base to drop off supplies and gain further information about the course to be taken. Depending on our speed, we should arrive in the next 3-4 days.

Kirk out.


Let's get the hell out of here, already.

( personal log//confidential )

Some of this is ridiculous.

I just returned from saving the world, and they feel it necessary to make me go through seminars in order to prepare myself for the worst. Didn't I just handle the worst? I can hardly think of a worse scenario... nothing they can teach anyone can prepare for that kind of thing.

This being said, seems like the Enterprise is almost up and ready for departure, so...good to know.

You better be taking good care of my baby ship, Spock.

Personal Log: Premium Security, May Not Be Accessed.
It's official.

Captain James T. Kirk.

It sounds so nice doesn't it?

Called home. I think I'm killing my mother, or something. She kept crying and crying...even harder than she was when I told her I was skipping town to enlist in Starfleet. Something about me being just like my father. She's proud of me, sure, but I think it makes her nervous.

I almost can't process all of this. Returning back, going through all of these holo-seminars, doing all of this paperwork that probably makes me promise not to send the Enterprise hurling through black holes.

They asked if I wanted a different crew. Something about just how young everyone is, how inexperienced they are. I said hell no, though I didn't expect Spock to request to be my commanding officer. He's good and smart; he'll do a good job, but I can't forsee us getting along immediately...not like the old Spock said we would. His memories are so ...different. That Kirk isn't me, and he isn't Spock, but he is and you can definitely tell the similarities in some...way. I kind of hope, at some time we'll have that whole...captain-commander relationship down. Who the hell knows...

I'm thinking way the hell too much. When did I get this introspective?


Kirk out.
((ooc: Still gone for some time, but I'll do what I can. :) ))