=/\= Begin Recording. Captains Log, Supplemental.<br/><br/>The first assignment of the McNair proved to be nearly more than we could handle. We lost several crew on what should have been a fairly customary scientific mission. Cataloguing a new life form should be the epitome of what it means to be a science vessel, but at what cost?<br/><br/>End log. =/\=<br/><br/>The McNair recently arrived at Starbase 39, in orbit around Arkaria, a class M planet. Arkaria was a perfect location for the crew to recover from the physically and emotionally exhausting Rkar N’ra. Crew members have the option of remaining on the ship or spending time on the planet to recuperate. Airik decided long ago to remain with the ship. He had to contact several crew member families. Probably the worst part of being a commanding officer.<br/><br/>=/\= Computer, begin a subspace personal message to Admiral Dallas Vincent.<br/><br/>Hello Admiral. I know you’re on the other side of the universe, but someone with your stature should be able to reassign your vessel to Arkaria. The dog misses you.<br/><br/>End and send message. =/\=<br/><br/>As Airik stood he received an alert<br/><br/>=/\= Bridge to Captain Mitchell. =/\=<br/><br/>=/\= Mitchell here. =/\=<br/><br/>=/\= Captain, we’ve secured a dock with the Starbase. =/\=<br/><br/>=/\= Acknowledged, send a ship wide announcement that scheduled shore leave may now begin. =/\=<br/>