Commander's Log, 3306.0101
01 Jan 2020Ryomir Elandil
This is a new year, my crew and I celebrated early due to time constraints. We are still feeling the side-effects of our celebration too... I took volunteers to join me on the Aurora to explore some systems nearby to give us a credit boost. About half stepped up. I gave the other half shore leave until we return.
The rank restructuring I have implemented went off as smoothly as it could possibly go. Some weren't too happy with us having actual ranks like a navy, some were acceptant. We'll see how smoothly we operate as a crew soon enough, though. I asked my former first officer to step down to be my dedicated "Tactical officer" and telepresence pilot. I trust him with the security of my shipS and my crew. I needed that position filled as soon as possible and he understood.
So now I'm in the market for a new First Officer.
I've also implemented Duty Shifts so that the bridge is never understaffed and that way the crew doesn't become over-tired.
I realize we are in the Pilot's Federation, independant, but I'm confident this will work in the long run.
Back to the current mission:
Our first mission of the year is to gather exploration data and sell it for funds and supplies.
SUPPLEMENTAL, 3306.0101 16:00
As of this evening, we have scanned over 100 systems with over 400 more to go. Our goal is to finish before the end of the week.
It is time for our first duty shift change, Swing shift takes over the bridge with Lt. Ela Travis in charge. Night "Watch" (as the crew has dubbed it) will be lead by Lt. Travis Wyatt. We shall see how this works with the crew.