0102. Wargames

In the hopes of improving the survival and ground combat skills of it's officers, Starfleet Command sent both the crews of the USS PROPHECY and of the GATEWAY STATION to UBTAO, a wilderness training facility. There the officers would take part in a simulated combat scenario with modified phaser and the control center of the planet keeping record of all hits made by and against each individual.

The two crews were mixed and then divided into four teams as follows:

ALPHA TEAM	BETA TEAM
Jim Denneson (GATEWAY)	Kim Woods (GATEWAY)
Shioban Jaxam (PROPHECY)	Bret Maverick (GATEWAY)
Sabrina Rikar (PROPHECY)	Quigan (PROPHECY)
Sheldar Riis (PROPHECY)	Elan Fairborn (PROPHECY)
AJ Porter (GATEWAY)	Elia Duren (PROPHECY)
DELTA TEAM	GAMMA TEAM
Erik Morningstar (PROPHECY)	Teneill Danara (PROPHECY)
Amnia Telin (PROPHECY)	Enaii (PROPHECY)
Xana Raduga (GATEWAY)	Rusty Breckin (GATEWAY)
Robert Collis (GATEWAY)	Cleo Tal (PROPHECY)
Thomas Yates (GATEWAY)	Lianna Detora (GATEWAY)

In addition to a tricorder which had been also modified not to give any readings on humanoid life forms, each member of the teams were permitted to bring a single item within very specific parameters. In general, ropes, daggers and other basic tools were brought along for the exercise.

After a lengthy flight to the planet in a crowded shuttle, the four Teams were beamed down in remote areas with enough supplies to last for a few days. It was later learned that the training exercise would last a full two weeks thus adding a new challenge to the mission.

Each team quickly set up camp and prepared their planning on how to Deal with the other teams, each being more than willing to do what it would take to come out on top at the end of the two weeks period.

During the first nine days, a total of 109 hits were registered by the UBTOA computer accumulated by all teams in a wide range of full scale assaults on opponent base camps and smaller hit and run encounters.

On the tenth day, having had more than enough, BETA TEAM, under the leadership of Lieutenant Commander Kim Woods offered a cease fire and invited the other teams to come and take part in a feast of meat, fish and berries. Although suspicious at first, all teams gathered in peace and enjoyed a great evening.

Seeing the results of the exercise tainted by this sudden gesture of solidarity, Doctor Jamison, the man in charge of the training facility, called for the end of the mission, informing everyone that they would be returned to the GATEWAY STATION the next morning.

Although the news was very favourably received, everyone involved did not look forward to another lengthy shuttle trip, especially considering the less than odours which were by now encrusted in all of their clothes. Using his modified tricorder to have the UBTAO computer send a signal to the PROPHECY, the Oltharian Chief Engineer managed to draw the attention of his fiancee who arrived with the spacious vessel like a saviour.

Before their departure, Doctor Jamison beamed to the PROPHECY and gave out awards to those who had distinguished themselves during the mission. Even if appearing more than displeased by the way the mission had ended, Doctor Jamison seemed happy to award Commendation Ribbons to the following:

Sabrina Rikar - ALPHA TEAM - Best hit ration in team (-1)
Bret Maverick - BETA TEAM - Best hit ration in team (+8)
Xana Raduga - DELTA TEAM - Best hit ration in team (+7)
Enaii - GAMMA TEAM - Best hit ration in team (+3)

In addition, the four team leaders came together and offered the Oltharian Chief Engineer, Lieutenant Commander Elan Fairborn a gift as a special mention for his effort during the exercise. A Bronzed phaser set on a small stand with the inscription - 'Never been fired'.

After Doctor Jamison's departure from the PROPHECY, the ship set course for the GATEWAY STATION. During the trip, everyone made full use of the ship's hospitality, allowing the officers to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing return to the station.

(End Log)

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