Introduction of the Marine

Lieutenant Toran, Captain Devore, and the unconscious soldier rematerialized in sickbay. Immediately, the EMH appeared. "Please state the nature of the emergency," It said coldly.

*I hate these things !* Devore thought. "This man needs medical attention, now."

"Put him on the biobed," The EMH said grabbing his tricorder. He began swiping the sensor over the entire length of the body. "Well besides the phaser burn, and slight dehydration, it looks like he will be all right. What happened to him ?"

"I don't know I would like to know myself." Devore said. "Old man. Place a security team and a level two force field around him."

"Yes sir, however look at his uniform and his insignia. He is a Marine !" Toran said slightly in awe. It has been a long time since he had seen one and the first time for Devore.

"Really. Now I would really like to have a word with him. Doctor can you revive him ?"

The Marine branch of Starfleet was a new one for Devore. Most of them were specialized and well versed in combat tactics, good for insertion and ground tactics. Devore envisioned having him aboard. It would be a great use to him and the crew for there was no telling what they were to run into here in the Beta Quadrant. But for whatever they were to, a marine detachment would definitely be great. In his mind, Devore wondered about the rest of his crew. He knew from old times, and ancient studies, military units used to work in groups of seven to eight people, but he had now had one. The other six to seven people would have to come from the crew!

"Captain ? Well, I imagine so," The EMH began. "But I recommend against it."

"Do it."

The EMH grabbed a hypospray and injected the marine with the stimulant. Immediately he came to life, and wide-eyed began looking around the room. "Where am I ?"

"I am Captain Marcus Devore of the Leviathan. You were brought on board after the *Utopia* was destroyed." Devore said. The doors opened and Lt. Devore came rushing into the room. Her eyes shone bright as Devore looked up from his questioning and saw the his wife. He smiled at her, then returned his attention to the marine. "And you are ?"