Security Chief's Personal Logs

[Lt. Anise Shelaas]

"Computer, begin personal log, Security Chief Anise Shelaas:

Since my transfer to the Crusader, things have been remarkably busy. Little did I know what I was getting into when I agreed to take this assignment.

I had also been told by the Symbiosis Commission that I'd find a field docent on the Crusader, but I have yet to. I'm wondering if she might have transferred off for some strange reason. I'm debating on asking the captain about that.

Things have been a bit crazy otherwise.. We found a museum piece for the Starfleet vessel museum out here, in the form of the USS Ptolmey. To my great surprise, she was well preserved and as far as I could tell, she was in near-pristine condition. How that ship found itself in the region known as the Delta Triangle, though, is beyond me. If the captain gives me permission, I'd like to go over the Ptolmey's logs.

On the Ptolmey, we did find a purple-skinned alien. Unfortunately, I have not been properly briefed on who or what that person is, outside of being a clone of a Starfleet officer. I do know that he could grow to mammoth proportions, probably almost as tall as a starship warp reactor core. He had drawn us into the heart of the Triangle and near as I can tell, he kidnapped all the female members of our crew, myself included. For what purpose outside of wanting to mate with us, I don't know, and I'm not sure I want to know... Suffice it to say, it brought back some very unwanted memories of what happened to me by an upperclassman while I was at the Academy, who did not know how to take 'No' for an answer.

Little did I know that this alien was telepathic, until he started using his abilities on me.. According to the doctor, it seems that his brand of telepathy was incompatible for me. I think that would explain my intense headache.

It seems that my interest in Federation history proved invaluable to get us out of our predicament. I hope I can make use of that talent as well as my other skills while here. I'm not sure how, but it'd be neat if sports prowess or music could help us out on a mission."

With that last statement, she would burst out laughing. It would be a couple of minutes before she could calm herself back down and continue her log entry.

"So far, I'd like to think that I've made a good impression on Captain Greene and my crewmates. I've met some of the crew, and I hope I can get to know the rest of my shipmates.

Computer, end log entry..."

[Lt. Anise Shelaas]

"Personal log, Lieutenant Anise Shelaas, stardate 66324.7:

Since coming on the Crusader, I am confident I've made a good impression on my new captain and my shipmates. I found out one easy way to impress them is with one of my favorite activities, and that would be music recitals and concerts. I'd like to think that I can continue to bring that method of relaxation to them during our missions.

Captain Greene has turned out to be much different than I had first imagined. For starters, I was surprised to learn that she's very kind and cares for her crew in a way like a mother naturally cares for her children. I was admittedly not prepared to find out she was at least part Orion. I will be honest here, and say that I am fascinated with her, and hope to be able to gain a better understanding of her, and likewise of Orions.

I think I've finally recovered physically from the 'hell ride' we went through to get back where we need to be. Being gone a month had left my mom and my younger sisters worried about me, and rightfully so. Thankfully, they did understand that what happened was way beyond my control.

It seems we're on to another mission involving a potential weapon of mass destruction. I will freely admit to being concerned with what we may find, or what the shuttle crew will find. Given the choice of taking out a weapon like that before it can be used, or waiting for it to be deployed, I'll take the former every single time. I just hope we can get the information that Starfleet Intelligence has for us, and hopefully avert what could prove to be a war.

On a more personal note, I've become acquainted with one of my fellow officers, one Yuna Tremayne. I find her to be extremely interesting, and very supportive. Having had limited contact with Betazoids, I never thought they were anything outside of aloof. However, I find Yuna to be someone I could confide in, and likely want more... I find myself drawn to her as if she has me locked in her personal tractor beam. I can't really break free, but at the same time, I'm not sure I want to break free. Where this goes is anyone's guess, and I admit I'd like to find out...

Computer, end log entry..."

[Lt. Anise Shelaas]

"Personal log, Lieutenant Anise Shelaas, stardate 67856.4:

Where do I begin...?

The Crusader has been back at Starbase 140 for a good month or so getting repaired from our last engagement. I hope that whatever weapon we are dealing with, the people analyzing the telemetry can figure out how to combat that new system. I shudder to think of all the devastation that's being wrought by that device that the Tholians, and perhaps even the Remans, are using...

Okay... enough about me worrying about ship's business and this war... at least for now.

I've received a message from home, saying that the Symbiosis Commission has evaluated the plethora of tests run on me..." she sighs audibly, and mumbles something about hating enduring so many tests... "and they're still needing more information... What more could they possibly need? I, frankly, don't have a clue. Although rather cryptic, the message did carry a 'rumor' that the 'powers-that-be' within the Commission have picked out a field docent for me... I hope they don't expect me to have to pack up and come home for that... Captain Greene needs her security chief in the worst way right now, and I doubt that she'd even approve to let me go if it came down to it... With luck, it'll be someone who can come here.

A stray remark that the captain had made to me has stuck with me, about the ship's musical library becoming "stale". I hope I've been able to help alleviate that with the recitals that we've been able to have time for.

I've also spent some time in the gym, working on gymnastics - something else that I was involved in heavily when I was younger. Who knows, I could potentially be a candidate for the Federation Olympics. My parents had frequently talked about that to me. We'll see what the future holds...

Computer, end log entry..."