Story:Star Trek: The New Generations/Blood of Ancients/Act One

The Enterprise is in orbit around Vulcan.

''Captain's Log Stardate 54545.5. Enterprise has arrived at Vulcan as ordered, three days after the disappearance of the Vulcan Combat cruiser that fought in the Earth-Romulan War, the death toll stands at forty three we're speaking to Ambassador Spock right now.''

In the transporter room Ambassador Spock beams aboard the Enterprise as Lieutenant Withrome looks at him.

Greetings Ambassador I'm Lieutenant Joanna Withrome ship's Chief Security/Tactical Officer, Lieutenant Withrome says as she looks at him.

He steps off the transporter.

Please take me to Captain Martin, Spock says as he looks at her.

She leads him to the Captain's Ready Room.