Chief O'Brien starts off by leading you into a hallway, and accessing the computer panel running the length of the wall. He pulls up a schematic of the ship.
"This is the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D). It's a Galaxy-class starship, and the fifth ship to bear the name. Basically what that means is she's one of the most sophisticated and ... complicated ships ever built by the Federation. She has 42 decks, and a combined crew and passenger load of about 1,130 souls, and that number is growing every day. Thanks to Q."
He arches his eyebrows, bobbing on his toes slightly.
"Which brings me to the reason you're all here. I'm sure you've already heard about Q from others on the ship, but in case you haven't you should know that he is a very powerful alien — with a bad attitude. That last part is important, because if you ever encounter Q while you're here, it'd be best for you to walk away and find an officer to help. He can be ... unpredictable. You shouldn't have to worry while you're here, he hasn't threatened anyone and the crew aboard will make sure everyone stays safe, but to be on the safe side keep your distance.
"Anyway, he stranded us during a mission on stardate 43289 — oh, that's another thing. Stardates are how we measure time here. That's April 16, 2366 in the Gregorian calendar. Don't worry, we still use that. Anyway, he stranded us and started bringing people aboard just like you. We don't have any knowledge of how or why, other than that he has some master plan in mind for all of us here. But he has sent people back to their homes before, so don't let that discourage you. The captain is doing everything he can to get you a more reliable way back home."
He feels like he's gotten a little offtrack, so he clears his throat and starts over. "So let's move on and I'll show you some of the ship."
As he leads you from room to room, he's open to answering questions, staying chatty and pointing out key features of the ship along the way. It isn't an exhaustive tour, but the main areas you may be frequenting are covered well enough so you'll be able to find your way around later.
The Ship, and Why You're Here
Chief O'Brien starts off by leading you into a hallway, and accessing the computer panel running the length of the wall. He pulls up a schematic of the ship.
"This is the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D). It's a Galaxy-class starship, and the fifth ship to bear the name. Basically what that means is she's one of the most sophisticated and ... complicated ships ever built by the Federation. She has 42 decks, and a combined crew and passenger load of about 1,130 souls, and that number is growing every day. Thanks to Q."
He arches his eyebrows, bobbing on his toes slightly.
"Which brings me to the reason you're all here. I'm sure you've already heard about Q from others on the ship, but in case you haven't you should know that he is a very powerful alien — with a bad attitude. That last part is important, because if you ever encounter Q while you're here, it'd be best for you to walk away and find an officer to help. He can be ... unpredictable. You shouldn't have to worry while you're here, he hasn't threatened anyone and the crew aboard will make sure everyone stays safe, but to be on the safe side keep your distance.
"Anyway, he stranded us during a mission on stardate 43289 — oh, that's another thing. Stardates are how we measure time here. That's April 16, 2366 in the Gregorian calendar. Don't worry, we still use that. Anyway, he stranded us and started bringing people aboard just like you. We don't have any knowledge of how or why, other than that he has some master plan in mind for all of us here. But he has sent people back to their homes before, so don't let that discourage you. The captain is doing everything he can to get you a more reliable way back home."
He feels like he's gotten a little offtrack, so he clears his throat and starts over. "So let's move on and I'll show you some of the ship."
As he leads you from room to room, he's open to answering questions, staying chatty and pointing out key features of the ship along the way. It isn't an exhaustive tour, but the main areas you may be frequenting are covered well enough so you'll be able to find your way around later.