Editing Melody Leigh Haverstaad (section)

===Serving on Earth===
Melody had been called to Earth, along with 5 dozen others of all ranks and positions within Tactical and Engineering, to study and learn the newest in Tactical Technology that had come out of Utopia Planitia, that of a Tactical Interactive Interface that would (and did) make targeting and combat easier. 

The initial class spent one year on Earth, taking various engineering and tactical courses that would not only prepare them for using and teaching the device to others, but to install and repair all aspects of the device at need. Melody, being a Security/Tactical Senior Chief, spent less time learning Combat basics and more time learning Teaching Techniques and studying at Engineering. It was the single hardest bit of schooling in her life, as she’d never taken more then what was offered to beginners during Crewman School. She found that teaching was natural to her, though she had to curb her crewman’s tongue, which was quick to curse when things went wrong. 

She spent that year catching up with friends and family on Earth as well, as she had all nights and most weekends off while on detached duty. 

Melody walked away from earth after a year more rested, and now ready to take on new and challenging duties. She was quickly assigned to the fringe again, where the USS Boudicca waited in refit at Starbase Geneva.

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<tr><td>'' Melody during darker times''</td></tr>
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