[h3] September 24, 2190
USF The Arcadian
Bridge 
Captain Mathis Lauzon
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Mathis noted the crewmen on the bridge who had answered his question. First was Alistair Vance, his XO, based on the personal records that Mathis reviewed. Alistair is a brilliant officer and perfect for his role aboard the Arcadian. A match that Mathis approves of greatly, and while Mathis knows he is breaking protocol by asking this question. He is glad that Alistair seems okay with this. At least this minor one, since they are all going to be together for a long time, and he might as well start fostering some good relationships with his crew.

"As it does, Mr.Vance, as it does." A satisfied and calm voice tone, he spoke, indicating he was pleased with his XO's response. 

Then the second voice, Astrid Weiss, his Chief Helmsman or Helmswoman, he should say. Mathis read her personal records as well. Hers and the rest of the bridge crew. Plus, the department heads on the ship. She was a survivor just like he is, both of them had survived ordeals, and while he was not forced to get a cybernetic limb. Mathis's damaged body, he can hide beneath clothing, his flesh hiding the metal in him. 

"Good, to hear Helmswoman Weiss." Again, his voice was one of calm and satisfaction. 

Which when Major Sadek appeared on the bridge, Mathis noted how she did not salute him. Instead giving him a nod and rather not make a fuss about it. Mathis chose to let this slide and see if this becomes a trend or not.  

But this cheerful mood would soon sour as he got a notification on his datapad about an act of sabotage. He almost said the word outloud as he was very surprised by this news, and soon put on his poker face so the crew would not see how concerned he was. Sabotage, but how, he thought, confused. The ship is just jumping to its first system, and somehow, there is a saboteur aboard causing problems and maybe more. 

Mathis thought about who this could be or what faction they are from since the USF has been at peace for a long time. Who would try to ruin humanity's latest venture into exploring space? Mathis could not think of who or why they chose the Arcadian for this criminal act. 

But his concerned thoughts were interrupted by Alistair as he whispered about taking charge of the investigation into this sabotage. "Granted, and tell me who it is once you have found the perpetrator." He whispered back, "I want to know who they are and how they got on the ship." Mathis's tone was clear and serious. 

He watched as Alistair left the bridge and would sit back in his chair. Again, hiding his true feelings, his face did not betray him. So Mathis could only wait and see who this saboteur is and await the rest of the responses from his bridge crew. This is beginning to feel like a very long mission, and they have barely started.