[ABOVE: Ensign Andy Smith cuts a newly printed combadge from his replicator, after successfully printing a science department themed iPhone case]

The crew assembled to anticipate the momentous occasion (in 50 years time) of First Contact. In command was First Officer Jon Sung, Captain Perkins having been called away on an important mission to the Coachella System. The crew was pleased to welcome new recruit, Ensign Melissa Crystal.

Headquarters being temporarily unavailable, the crew was hosted by Ensign Smith… who has a frakking REPLICATOR. During the course of the evening, the replicator produced two badges and an iPhone case. It was determined that the more ambitious project of creating Geordi’s visor should be postponed due to inherent structural anomalies.

[ABOVE: USS Loma Prieta crew members celebrate their First Contact Day fiesta with a game of Artemis: The Starship Bridge Simulator]

After the traditional absorption of picklebacks, the crew donned their sombreros for several rounds of Artemis. Concerns were expressed about the extreme probability of recreating the Kobayashi Maru. Said concerns having proved more or less valid, the crew switched to playing Spaceteam. Gameplay was found to be faster, louder, and more hilarious than Artemis. Excellent results were achieved by shouting absurdities and waggling devices. Ultimately all perished horribly, and the meeting adjourned.

Replicators gonna replicate,

=/= EN Kelly Jensen
Scientific Dilettante
USS Loma Prieta