This choice: Hello, I am your commander • Go Back...Chapter #5Hello, I am your commander by: PonyGirl   The man smiled down at me and said, "Hello. I am your department commander. Since you just came out of stasis, I am here to brief you. May I come in?" Of course I let him in. What choice was there anyhow. He looked at his data pad, "I see you have extensive weapons system experience, and..."
I cut him off, "Commander! I am sorry for interrupting, but before you go on, I am very, very good at my job! However, there are physical requirements for some of it, and I really don't think this body will be suitable. How can I apply for a new one? Or does that have to be earned?"
He smiled and sighed, "I am sorry my dear, but there are no BTP's (Body Transfer Pods) on this ship. The technology is far too advanced for our mission. The body that you are in is your permanently." He looked more, "Furthermore, you are not here as a weapons specialist. We actually have a full compliment of those that are far above your level."
I was stunned! I was stuck in this body? Forever! Somehow I mumbled, "But what am I here for then?"
He looked at the pad, "You have shown a very high analytical index. You have been assigned to the Astrometrics lab. You will be part of the team searching for a suitable world for us to colonize. And while rank is less critical for females, the position gives you the rank of ensign. That is why you have this private cabin." He looked at his pad more, "I see your body has had Pleasure Drone training. If any engrains still exist, I am sure you will do well in all of your duties."
I didn't want to ask what he meant about engrains, whatever they are, but there was something else about the way that he said that, "All of my duties? What is there beside research?"
He smiled, "Why having children of course. This is a colony ship, and things will be done the old-fashioned way. Females are a very important part of that. As such, there are no prohibitions about fraternization between crew members of the opposite gender. As long as the time and place does not endanger the ship, crew, or yourself."
I was stunned. No, in shock. There was no way I was going to have sex with a male! And I was not going to have children! If I remembered right, that meant the female actually carrying the developing child inside of her body for months!
While I was going through this internal debate, he added, "Also, because we are a small sampling of humanity on this ship, we are going to honor some ancient traditions. In ancient times, humans did not use designations. Instead, they used what were called names. They became impractical after the galactic population reached over 500 billion, but in a group our size, they will work, and add a sense of community. Your last name will follow an old tradition indicating your work area. Since you are in Astrometrics, you last name will be just Metrics. On your personal data pad, you will find a list of first names. They are gender specific, and no name will be repeated in the same work area. You have twelve hours to select a name. If you do not, a name will be assigned to you at random from the list. In either case, the name selected becomes part of your permanent record, and is your for good."
He stood up, "It was nice meeting you Ms. Metric, however, I have other crew members to greet. You will find that there are almost no areas on the ship or data maps that are off limits to you.. The few that are have been clearly marked. I look forward to serving with you."
As he left, I had no doubt that what he meant was that he looked forward to me serving him! The way he looked at my body was clearly lustful. What bothered me though, was the fact that it didn't bother me! What was going on with me.
I found myself actually crying when he left! How could they do this to me? I was a good worker my whole life. I didn't want a new life as, as a, a, a breeder! There had to be a way out!
When I settled down, I looked at the list of names. They meant little to me, so I hit the randomize choice and let the system select. It came up with Emily. I was going to redo it, but the moment it came up, the pad had the name in it, locked in. Also, something clicked in my brain. I was Emily Metric. Arrrgggghhhhh!!!! | Members who added to this interactive story also contributed to these: |
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