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Okay, Rita, Ensign Operator, Jeremy Swanson, whose rank I've forgotten again.

I don't know if I have one.

I wanted to call you guys all in here because we got a new machine from Starfleet,

the communX 5,000, and it essentially automates all communications on the ship.

So I really don't know how to say this, but we don't really need communications officers anymore.

We have a communication officer.

I can do more things than just communicate.

And if I may, I'm more, I more, I more handle, like, the non-computer talking.

And that computer can't even love you.

And what about the personal touch?

It doesn't have a feeling.

They actually put an emotion chip in it.

So it does.

It loves and it can communicate with people.

It's really good, guys.

I've, like, witnessed it in action.

Oh.

Anyway, so there are two options.

One is, you know, we can get you guys other jobs and other departments on the ship.

I know there's a bunch of openings in starbirds and in waste removal.

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