"Like a Watchman"

[Cdr GromVik 0]

GromVik's Logs (Log 62)

Commander GromVik

Chief Engineer

Sky Harbor Aegis

0307.11

"Like a Watchman"

 

      GromVik did not realize that the rebuilding of the Pandora's Box first deck would be such a project.  The bridge module he had ordered just a few weeks previous came in what seemed like a million pieces.  Panels here, computer chips there, GromVik wondered if he was actually helping in the efforts of building a station rather than just a deck of a Norway class vessel.  But then again, GromVik had been around for at least half of the construction of the new station.  His transfer from Starbase Aegis did not occur until the shell of Aegis had been constructed.  After his transfer, GromVik spent many months working out of the Federation Ground Base, which GromVik heard would soon become a diplomatic center.

      Thinking back to those days made GromVik smile.  He recalled the massive numbers of vessels entering and leaving the system, then entering again.  Star Fleet, Romulan, Ferengi, it was a sight to behold.  No, he was not building a station after all.  GromVik was assigned to oversee the operations of the reconstruction of the bridge of Pandora's Box.  This change of scenery was a welcomed change.  Although, he still had little time for relaxation, GromVik was happy that at least the stress of his work did not include firing any phasers, fighting any aliens or looking around for disguised bombs.  

      For the most part, GromVik let the core of Star Fleet Engineers do what they needed to do.  Many of them had assembled more vessels in their careers than GromVik had ever been on.  They kept him informed of their progress, and GromVik nodded and signed documents.  The relationship was beautiful.  GromVik recorded and arranged for deliveries and handled all the nitty gritty aspects of working with Star Fleet Headquarters. He even had an office.

      Even better, GromVik was able to work alongside of his old friend, Chris Ralliford, who, like him, had been with GromVik from the beginning of Sky Harbor.  GromVik was especially impressed with Ralliford's technical ability.  It was no surprise to GromVik that Ralliford was assigned to the Pandora project as the technical liaison from Sky Harbor Aegis.  The job suited him well, and Ralliford took full advantage of his opportunities.  From outside his window, GromVik noted on several occasions seeing Ralliford working with other Engineers outside the hull of Pandora's Box.

      In a short time, the final delivery of parts for Pandora's new bridge would arrive, although its completion would still be several weeks.  What interested GromVik even more was the final delivery to the area.  This "special delivery," was one that GromVik had never actually seen done.  Twenty Federation tugs awaited their orders to deliver Sky Harbor Aegis only a short distance from where the dry dock was located.  GromVik stared out his window like a watchman that waits for the morning, hoping to be the first to catch a glimpse of the world he had called home for the last three years.