Evolution

[Capt Muon Quark 0]

During the days leading up to the trial, Muon had had plenty of time to think. She had thought about a great many things during that time and also after the trial. About herself, Aegis, the crew, just to name a few. Aegis was foremost on her mind now as she walked around the midway and watched all the activity, the different people all coming and going. It was good to be back. She was proud to serve on Sky Harbor Aegis and had come to think of the station as her home, and the crew as her family.

 

As she continued her walk, she was suddenly reminded of ROA #9. Rule of Acquisition #9 states "Opportunity plus instinct equals profit". Sky Harbor Aegis was in a position for a unique opportunity and Muon's instincts were telling her to act on it. She hadn't read the results of the investigation by Sorehl yet but she had a feeling that the future of Aegis was going to change. Already she been in contact with Starfleet concerning this investigation. Apparently, it was not limited to Captain Sorehl's interviews with the crew. Starfleet was taking a long serious look at Sky Harbor Aegis and it's mission and had been doing so for several years now.

 

What did Muon herself think the mission of Sky Harbor Aegis was? She thought she knew. To be a presence on the east side of the Alpha quadrant. To help ensure the peace and to protect the Cardassian people along and the UFP's interests. To serve and protect. But now... she wasn't sure that was enough. Aegis was capable of so much more. There were many worlds out there and they all needed a voice and a place where that voice could be heard in peace and in safety.

The most surprising thing Muon had learned of was of the arrival of several additions to the Diplomatic Corps of Sky Harbor Aegis. Muon had just finished reviewing their assignment orders again. Ambassador Joy Two. A wealth of knowledge on the laws and procedures of many worlds. Captain Sorehl. Uniquely suited to bringing calm and logic to heated discussions. Both being added to the Diplomatic Corps of Sky Harbor Aegis along side Ambassador Drankum. Although Drankum could talk any person into selling anything he wanted, Drankum also knew the advantages of a well made alliance. Muon had also discovered there were discussions with other worlds going on about bringing other diplomats to the station. There were even plans in the works for remodeling the whole diplomatic area of Aegis.

 

How in the name of the FCA was Aegis going to make this all work? Was Aegis really suited to host diplomats? Was Muon ready for this? Was Aegis? She didn't know but she felt the change was coming whether they were ready or not. Aegis would have to make sure they were ready. There would be so much to do. Security procedures would have to be looked at and revamped as needed. Medical would have to make sure the medical databases were updated, order medical supplies for more, varied species. Engineering, the remodel of the diplomatic area, reprogramming of the replicators, upgrades to quarters to support the different life forms. Science would have to help engineering on the upgrades to quarters, add to the Arboretum plant life....... The list was extensive. But if Aegis did this right, they could have a very unique station capable of hosting a vast array of species. Hadn't the USS Titan, commanded by Riker, done the same? Hell, Titan even had quarters filled with water.

 

As she watched Aegis' diverse population going about its daily business, suddenly she knew. She knew Aegis was up to the task. This was indeed a unique opportunity to commit Aegis to a new destiny and have a hand in creating something special. With the help of the crew of Aegis, they could do this. Hadn't they already survived adversity, danger, even the destruction of the first station?

 

Smiling to herself, Muon headed back to the turbolift. "CT", she ordered the turbolift. Suddenly a frown replaced her smiling face. The other thing they needed to do was work out a policy between the diplomats and the Federation, based on current law. That would not be so easy. She'd have Brian and Ethan start on the arrangements. Sighing, Muon made a mental note to ask Dr LePage to stock up on analgesics. She was sure she was going to need plenty of them over the next few months. Sighing again, she continued on to the command tower to begin the day.