Xander heard the beep from the comm panel followed by Chief Engineer Pakod's announcement that all was good in Engineering.  "Acknowledged Engineering."  he said as the Captain got up and left the bridge leaving him in Command.  "Yes Ma'am. Lieutenant Grax, I need a two man security detail prepped for an away mission in transporter room two in fifteen minutes."  Trusting that his orders would be carried out without fail Xander did not wait for a response as he pressed the comm panel on his chair console "Dr Pracoos, please meet me in transporter room two in fifteen minutes for an away mission .  We need to ensure that the planet is safe before the Captain beams down." Again not waiting for an answer he releases the button.  Just as he finished his call the young Ops officer turned in her seat expressing a desire to join the mission.  He thought for a moment on whether or not another crew member would be necessary for the mission.  After careful consideration he realized that this would be a good chance to assess her attributes as a new member of the crew.  Xander allowed a sly charming smile on his face as he turned to her "Very well Lieutenant Firlawan, once we've established orbit, hand over your position and meet me in transporter room two."