Startrek brainstorm, plot details, characters. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=319419.0)<br/><br/><strong>Location: </strong>Corridors of the science department - U.S.S. Glenn (original universe).<br/><strong>Time: </strong>1:54pm, Sunday, 15th of June, Year 2256 (earth years)<br/><br/>It was just another regular Sunday afternoon for Com. Ava Janeway, as she made her way to her lab from to the command centre. A small spring in her step as she walked confidently by the different laboratories of the science department. This caused her dark auburn hair, to swing lightly from side to side, and her blue uniform made a soft swishing sound with every step she took. Every few moments she would stop to look at the different research posters and proposals, posted outside each lab, interested in the comings and goings of the other people. She said to herself ‘one day I will knock on their doors and make some new friends’.  The days seemed to blend together ever since she assumed her new position as the head of the deep space communications and research laboratory at the department of Quantum Mechanics, on board the Glenn. Her lab was a small one, currently only serving for research purposes, but it was to become operational if ever the ship was in need of her newly developed system for tracking of deep space communications. She didn’t really have a lot of spare time for socializing, ever since she became commander, there was always a meeting she had to attend, albeit most of them she thought were a waste of time, she would much rather be in her lab, doing some more research, or perhaps discussing an idea or two with Jack. He was her best friend, ever since childhood. They had attended the academy together, as well as the officer’s training course, but each went their separate ways, him becoming a medical officer and her, a quantum Engineer.<br/><br/>For someone who was interested in signals coming from the past, and cataloguing them, it was quite weird the only constant reminder of time for her, was the small watch she had in her pocket. It was a family heirloom, given to her by her grandmother on the day she had joined Starfleet. A few doors ahead of her she watched as a group of engineering Cadets exited the spore room, and headed excitedly in the direction of the mess hall, chatting and laughing, and making an awful lot of noise. Suddenly, an announcement was made: “Calling all young officers to the mess hall, please be there in 10 minutes time for an announcement.” ‘That’s new’ Ava thought to herself. Turning on her heals as she heard this, she headed straight to the medical department to meet up with Jack.<br/><br/><strong>Location: </strong>The Mess Hall - U.S.S. Glenn (original universe).<br/><strong>Time: </strong>2:00pm Sunday, 15th of June, Year 2256 (earth years)<br/><br/>As they entered the Mess hall, her excitement grew in anticipation for the upcoming announcement. The hall was full of spectators, young officers, hailing from all of the ship’s departments. Many were saying their greetings, or tasting one of the many appetizers laid out festively on the various tables. Looking around she saw the unusually lavish decorations, the whole hall was covered with silver and blue ribbons, connected to balloons. Soft ambient music was playing in the background to contribute to the mood. ‘They did it, they finally did it!’ Jack said to her, but before she could even reply the 2nd officer stepped on stage.<br/><br/>She was a stern woman, in her late 40s, the golden uniform accentuating her dark features and contributing to her powerful stance, commanding the attention of the whole room with only her silence. A few moments passed and she began her speech, her deep alto voice echoing in the room: “I would like to thank you all for joining us in the Mess Hall this Sunday afternoon.  It is with tentative pleasure that I announce the first stages for the spore drive have been completed. I am sure you have all heard rumours of the device we are creating on board; it will allow us to travel great distances of space, withing less than a few seconds, going at speeds faster than light. We have achieved a great feat, breaking the limits thought unbreakable to the whole known universe. I propose a toast to our science and engineering team”. The first officer stood behind her and handed her a glass of sparkling champagne once she finished the first part of the speech. “where no man has gone before” she said before raising her glass, the whole crowd raising their hands in salute and repeating after her, and then she drank form the glass.<br/><br/>Feeling a bit dizzy, the 2nd officer stepped off of the stage, and called up her assistant to finish her announcement. The crowd broke into whispers until a slender young blond, also clad in the golden command uniform herself began speaking. “In honour of this day, and to decide the location of the first test jump, we would like to start a competition. ‘Woo!’ Any young officer, serving less than 5 years with Starfleet on an active mission is welcome to compete. The winner will decide the destination of the jump. In the spirit of comradery, we are looking for those brave enough to take…” looking at her notes she stopped for a moment before continuing, the harsh sound of the microphone as it touched the papers filling the room. “...a leap of faith, and trust their lives to another start crew member. Only the best team will win.” Finishing her speech, the crowd burst into cheers, clapping. She was barely able to speak above the commotion “Oh! There is a catch” she said theatrically but she had lost the attention of the crowd “10 pairs will be randomly selected from those who decide to enter the competition. Please take the next 10 minutes to sign up and we will announce the names of the competitors after.”<br/><br/>Ava, like many of the others in the room hadn’t even noticed the last few sentences of the speech. She immediately looked at Jack with a knowing smile, and knew they were thinking the same thing. They were going to sign up together, and together they were unbeatable. She rushed forward, towards the sign-up booth, to put down their names without even thinking twice, and he rushed straight after her pushing through a group of lieutenants  wearing blue science division uniforms 'sorry, coming through', in order to stand right behind Ava in line.