Airik thought for a moment. The Counselor posed logical questions. Much of what she didn’t know she would now have access to as a member of the senior staff. The Mission was extremely recent and she needed a full briefing.<br/><br/>“While investigating unusual chroniton-like emissions on a planet, we discovered a new species. The effects of direct contact with the species caused unforeseen consequences. Many of the crew aged rapidly while others reversed in age. Crew died from old age and degeneration to the point of conception.” Airik paused for a moment to let the concept fully be understood by the Counselor.<br/><br/>It was a horrific and unexpected first Mission. A simple survey assignment to investigate a curious emission.<br/><br/>“The crew had not had the opportunity to fully integrate and meet as a cohesive unit, but seeing your fellow officers suffer and die was traumatic regardless of relationships.”<br/>