"It is, but the ship still has to finish repairs and inspections before she's spaceworthy," Jim admits. "And if we're gonna be gone for five years, we want to make sure the Enterprise is in peak condition and fully stocked with everything we might need."

The mention of being out of contact does give him pause. "I hope not. I've got a PINpoint, and I've never tested it at that kind of range, but I wouldn't think it'd matter. I'd hate to be out of touch with this place for that long."