COLUMBIAD
STARDATE 04.14.21
PRE-HISTORY YEARS
Captain Dounia entered Engineering aboard the Columbiad. There she saw Argus, the Chief Engineer, working busily on the Warp Core as usual. The Warp Core was kept behind a large, red fence in order to protect it.
Argus was an old Greek man with a bald head and a white beard. His blue eyes immediately conveyed a sense of trust and honesty to anyone who gazed at them. Although aged, Argus still had a stocky body, along with a small pot belly. Argus was well known to love a good drink of wine.
“Hello Argus.”
Argus jumped at attention, standing straight up. “Captain! I wasn’t expecting you.”
“At ease, my friend,” Captain Dounia said in a soft voice. Her gaze wandered through Engineering like a butterfly before finally landing on the Warp Core. She stared at it for a moment, looking for imperfections.
“How are things going? Are we ready to set sail for deep space?”
Captain Dounia smiled partially.
“Anytime, ma’am,” Argus replied proudly. “She’s humming like a cat on its back being rubbed.” Argus chuckled quietly to himself. “I’ve got the mixture just perfect, completed several diagnostic tests, and she’s up to specs in every way. We can leave Terra Reserve any time you want.”
Captain Dounia nodded. “That is reassuring to hear, Argus. You know, as well as I, that the Warp Core is the Beating Heart of a Starship. From the Warp Core, vital energy flows to the rest of the ship, like blood flowing through a living body. The Warp Core moves the ship, without it, we would be stuck at Impulse, taking forever to get from place to place.”
“Yes, ma’am. I completely agree. My team and I know how important the Warp Core is to the Columbiad. We’ll be sure to watch over her like a Newborn Baby.”
Captain Dounia had great confidence in Argus. Not only did he have years of experience, but he was trustworthy, honest, hard working, and full of integrity. She smiled warmly.
“I know you will. Argus, I want you to know that you have my full support. Whatever you need, just contact me on the Bridge and let me know. If you have any issues, even personal matters, please come to my Quarters any time to discuss things. My door is always open to you, my friend. Together, we will Succeed.”
“Yes, ma’am. Will do. You can count on me, Captain. Together, we will Succeed.”
Argus bowed slightly.
Captain Dounia turned and left Engineering. She slowly headed back to the Bridge, checking the corridors, crew, and departments as she went. Adeena knew that she, and the Columbiad, would be heavily reliant on Argus in the times to come. She believed that Argus was like the solid roots of an ancient oak tree…strong , firm, and unyielding. She supposed that was why, long before Argus came aboard the Columbiad, he was given the Nickname at Terra Command of…
THE MIRACLE WORKER.
