"Computer, continue recording today's operation log," Roche ordered the unassuming grey box on his desk.

"Recording," the tin voice responded.

"As of today at the beginning of the second shift, we have on the bridge the twenty officers who had been part of the Flight Operations and Analysts team. They are getting a crash course in bridge operations. Most hold ranks from Ensign to First Lieutenant and are well versed in basic ship functions. Up until now, their ...