Airik listened carefully as the senior officers made their brief introductions. Assembled were quite a diverse bunch of individuals - diverse on a number of variables including race, religion, gender, philosophy, and belief system. It would be both rewarding and difficult to serve with such a crew.<br/><br/>"Thank you everyone." The Ba'ku looked down at the PADD before him. "I would like to invite you all to the unofficial ship send off at 1900 in Three Forward." He smiled. "Tomorrow will be the official ceremony in the shuttle bay with transfer of command." Airik picked up the PADD. "After the official ceremony will be a briefing on our first mission." Airik finished, adding, "Dismissed."<br/><br/>As the crew began to leave the Observation Lounge, the Captain stopped someone.<br/><br/>"Doctor Tir, I wonder if I could have a word with you before you leave." Airik said to the Chief Medical Officer.