The vast expanse of Starbase Bravo came into view as Ensign Rarzass Dauul's shuttle neared its destination, a fortress among the stars that beckoned him with promises of adventure and discovery. With his first step onto the starbase his heart thrummed the combination of excitement and nervousness. The bustling corridors were a far cry from the quiet halls of the Academy. 

Taking a deep breath I gathered his courage and approached a passing science officer. "Excuse me," I began, my voice steady despite the butterflies in my stomach. "I'm Ensign Dauul, assigned to engineering. Could you point me in the right direction?"

“Ah engineering huh. There’s sector echo-one-green which is located on decks 210 to 230 then there is also sector echo-two-green which is located on decks 260 to 300. Depends on which subdivision your in actually. There’s impulse engines, engineering support and other bunch of stuff. Might I ask which if your division?” asked Elias. 

”Also I’m Lieutenant Junior Grade Elias Comescu, science officer at the astrophysics division at your service!” extending his hand out as a greeting.

I took the Lieutenant's hand, feeling a mix of gratitude and relief at his welcoming demeanor. "Pleasure to meet you Lieutenant Comescu. I'm assigned to the reactor subdivision within engineering." I replied, my voice tinged with excitement at the thought of working there. The theoretical knowledge from the Academy is one thing but the prospect of applying it hands-on thrills me.

Walking to the panels near him, Elias said, ”Hmm let’s see reactors. Sector foxtrot-one-emerald actually. Apologies, Starbase Bravo is a big place after all, I can’t have everything memorized now can I? By the way it’s through out decks 230-260. You’ll find it eventually, I hope. Oh yeah the main reactors at sector echo-one-green so technically decks 210 to 260 would be the place to go to."

Grateful for Lieutenant Comescu's correction and guidance I nodded understandingly. "No worries Lieutenant. I appreciate the help. Starbase Bravo is indeed vast and I'm sure I'll spend quite some time getting my bearings." I chuckled lightly, trying to ease my own tension and perhaps make a light moment of the situation. "I'll head over to deck 210 and start there. It sounds like I'll be exploring quite a bit of the starbase on my first day."

I paused for a moment realizing the significance of this new beginning. "Thank you again, Lieutenant Comescu. I hope to make the reactor subdivision, and Starbase Bravo, proud." With a final nod I turned towards the direction Elias had indicated, ready to navigate the labyrinthine corridors of the starbase to find my new post.