Churchill has orders.

"It's a new century James, and people are scared. It's a future where they are uncertain of the path ahead. The might Federation has been brought to her knees once more. where once planets may have gone without a thought of what lays ahead, are now clambering for assurances. Will we, Starfleet continue to protect the waves. So to speak."

"I understand all too well Admiral. But, in the face of such things, what can we do?"

"Ships like this and many others will be out there in the wilderness once more James. It's going to be people like you, making the universe just that little bit safer, every world that you pass will bring a message. We are still here. We will still make a difference. You know all too well how a single turn to the left or the right can change the fate of millions. And any who James, She's the Churchill. What more can one say. She cuts a pretty figure through space."

"You were selfish James, when you left. It wasn't some noble quest you left for, But because you could change the system, but now that system has been changed, and your back behind the wheel again, just as it should be. Where going to need more of you before the day is done. I have your orders ready for you."

Arnhem leaned back into his chair and smiled at the old man. or younger as it should have been. The ready room was vastly more spacious than its previous iteration. "So soon?"

"Yes well, it's not going to so simple. I'm sorry James, I may have miss lead you a little. I need you and your crew to head out and rendezvous with the SS Milan. she's an old colony ship under the command of Vijay Singh, Ships Master. She an 400 others are leaving Luna in a week. Their destination is out beyond the Barzan corridor. Planet Beta Minor V. I'm told it's paradise, well compared to Mars. Their called Neo Luds. And nothing will stop them from reaching their target. You must escort them to Starbase 7 where they are due to take on further supplies as well as meet up with the SS Chell, unfortunately they left alone over 2 weeks ago. I'm sure there will be no issues."

"I see, But this ship doesn't even have a crew, well not really. It's full of children"

"Yes, but they knew what they signed up for, just as you and I. we were their age once. We all had to start somewhere, and most jumped at the chance to take a seat at your table. And why not, It's the famous James Arnhem; well probably mostly because the Churchill is going into the unknown really. I've arranged for most of the senior staff to arrive at starbase 7, but for now, you have Lt Commander Donavan running Engineering, Commander Sandra Yang heading Medical and an old friend Richard Eisen as your XO. You will find the rest of the crew capable, if not young."

"Well, that's something Mac. I'm not really worried, But they are so young... still. We'll make for an evening departure and get things underway. I'll meet department heads in an hour."

"Settled then. I will make my exit. I do envy you James. meanwhile I'm to head back to Earth, more meetings with the President."