Prior to his starship's first stop, an all-purpose android was activated to serve as a replacement crew member.
424 word entry for @BeyondSol's "30 Days Beyond Infinity" Contest.
[Log:2483]|[RE:JANUS:6|Acting Head Botanist]|[-275320.48985286657]
It's taken nearly the entire seven months since I was activated to rehabilitate the JANUS6's aeroponics bay. As a Tier:1 AP android, I don't have clearance to access the ship's service records.
I'm still unsure of what nearly decimated "the greenhouse" in the first place. I suspect whatever it was is likely responsible for the diminutive headcount aboard JANUS6 as well.
As a fleet-class ship, I expected to have more than fifty or so crewmates, but I digress.
Tiga.01 possesses a lush surface of foliage and the captain has announced her intentions to reach and enter its orbit within the week.
If allowed, I could potentially harvest a much-needed stock of thriving vegetation to propagate from.
[Log:5236]|[RE:JANUS:6|Acting Head Botanist]|[-275314.7914129884]
Confirmed in today's briefing that we'll be required to visit Tiga.01's surface in parties or pairs. I assume this to be a safety precaution, and I find it problematic.
The ship's Chef would be the most practical choice for company on this away-mission. He could provide invaluable input on desirable plants for consumption.
However, I fear we aren't on the best of terms. I've not been programmed to decipher every nuance of Sentient socialization behavior. He's also requested on multiple occasions that I cultivate plants known to be quite toxic to the human members of the crew.
I've since recommended he adjust his Nibiruian recipes accordingly.
I considered the head engineer, as he seems sociable and has also expressed interest in visiting the planet.
Though I've found his pastime of jovially serving as self-appointed "Space Bard" to be moderately distracting, and more appropriate for situations where morale is concerned.
[Log:8472]|[RE:JANUS:6|Acting Head Botanist]|[-275312.0198503298]
I've elected a crew member to accompany me to the surface. I have yet to discover what position he actually serves on JANUS6.
When I inquired, he informed me he was the maintenance manager of the ship's "Space Dragon".
I took this to be a sexually suggestive quip based on the hand gesture he provided for emphasis when he said, "Space Dragon."
[Log:9354]|[RE:JANUS:6|Acting Head Botanist]|[-275306.5403982751]
He's the operations officer.
[Log:6128]|[RE:JANUS:6|Acting Head Botanist]|[-275303.8006722477]
My mission was successful! Tiga.01 had an abundance of useful plant life as predicted.
The weather was fair, though we did experience a light rainfall. My expedition partner's companionship also proved to be... insightful.
I suspect he'll be willing to accompany me again on future missions.
