Fleet Sitrep for SD 13.0108
Cocoon Fleet News Service.
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Fleet Commanding Officer ~ Admiral Fergal McKewan
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Fleet Executive Officer ~ Admiral Fuchsia Tino
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Antelope Squadron Commander
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~ Vacant ~
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USS ARTEMIS
Commander Foster Ryan
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NO REPORT SUBMITTED/CURRENTLY DRY-DOCKED
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USS HAMILTON
Commander Leeds
GM: Janet Gist
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CSO Mercedes McCarter is greatly
relieved by the removal of the alien
mind device, though shaken by the realization that the
three aliens they believed were aboard, including Sala
the invader of her mind, were all actually
hallucinatory side-effects of the mind weapon. At the
party, her spirits are further dampened by her officers'
skeptical responses to her New Year's resolution to be
a better officer. Dancing with FCO Zac Bentley and
receiving a slightly more supportive response helps her
rebound a bit, though.
Also feeling much better, CNS Jo Carters reports in to
the captain first thing. The counsellor has her eye on
a few crew members that bear watching, but, on the whole,
the crew's morale and mental well-being in general have
taken a turn for the good since the party.
CO Antonio Leeds records in his log soon after she
departs a few comments about the current situation. The
weak spot in the Cocoon wall having been too small for
them to make their way back through, in spite of the
research they conducted on the Katennai's method of
travel, they are making their way back around to the only
other known entrance. The Portal guardian ship, the AVATAR,
was sent to look for them when they vanished through the
Cocoon wall and since has made contact and arranged a
rendezvous. A warning beacon was deployed in the ship
graveyard, describing the dangers of exploring the vessels.
They have seen no signs of the Na'Chem in general or the
rebel Nu'Tsui in particular since the unconfirmed encounter
before being bounced out of their intended stomping grounds.
Leeds ends his log looking forward to CSciO Sudak's report
on all the unexplored space they have passed through since
beginning continuous full sensor sweeps.
Yossarian McCarter and Carter Gillespie plead no contest to
the charges brought against them for their shuttle hijacking
and ask for a summary judgement from the panel composed of
Leeds, FO Judah Gibbons, and Bridge Alternate LtCmdr Attwood.
After a bit of discussion, the two civillians are left to
Gibbon's tender mercies as an introduction to the trials and
tribulations of command.
All finally settles back to the ever-so-common day-to-day of
shipboard duty. The next item of interest to pop up comes to
Sickbay. Ensigns Corman and Taylor had moved a container of
leaking they-know-not-what and now were suffering from second
degree burns that showed no signs of their presence in the
victims' skin.
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USS SAGAN
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NO REPORT SUBMITTED/CURRENTLY DRY-DOCKED
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Beaver Squadron Commander
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Branch Admiral Rochester P. Halifax
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USS HORIZON
Captain Tergin
GM: Ruud Visser
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Currently investigating a dark matter anomaly in the Katarian sector
Jarek Malaar finally comes around to mention having children to his
wife
Trinity. To his surprise, she isn't surprised at all and she says she
had been
thinking about it for some time as well. When they are about to
discuss it
further, Jarek is called to the bridge. Sensors have picked up a
single shuttle
of Moropa design. Inside is Jarek's foster father, Ekul. The shuttle
is
tractored in and a very happy reunion takes place. Jarek introduces
Ekul to his
wife and they talk a lot. Later, when Ekul has left, Jarek and
Trinity discuss
the technical side of having a baby, since they aren't the same
species. They
decide that before one of them undergoes minor surgery, they just
have to try.
In the holodeck, Bill Patton's training program continues. As the
program is
based on an actual situation Bill was in, he recognizes a
conversation between
two Marines, even if it actually happened many years ago. He is
absent-minded
when Melody comes to see him. When she asks him what's going on, he
tells his
life's story for the first time: he was there and got wounded while
saving a
corrupt ambassador. While in hospital, he met a girl named Shania and
when he
was finally discharged, they started dating and got married. She
became
pregnant, but died during child birth, taking their unborn son with
her into
death. Hearing all this, Melody feels uncomfortable at first, but
then realizes
it has actually helped her put some of her own feelings at rest.
Meanwhile, Anais and Trobul are outside the Embassy building and spot
a manhole
cover being opened. They hide at first, but come into action when the
first
soldier emerges. Trobul knocks him down, and throws him and a grenade
into the
hole, putting some of the enemies out of order forever. They then
join Patton
and Melody inside, and discuss their next actions. The enemies are
coming in
closer, and it's time to evacuate. The hologram version of Bill goes
to rescue
the ambassador but is injured. Melody and Orlando stabilize him and
Trobul gets
the ambassador. They make it safely to the evacuation helicopter
where Bill ends
the simulation.
In another holodeck, Arkanis oversees the training of his new team.
Or'Nonya
joins him and shows his experience in the training that is currently
being
conducted. Later, Arkanis reports to Tergin and they
discuss the special ops team.
No'urdan doesn't know what to do with Blaze's revelation. After some
talking, he
decides to stay on the ship after all.
On SB Omega, Cmdr. Leyson Ayden, feared by most people for his Borg-
like
cybernetic implants, is contacted by Capt. Davies, who tells him they
will find
him a suitable position in the Cocoon.
The Horizon is nearing the anomaly, and Tergin begins to experience
strange,
unexplainable events. Everyone is scared by the picture of the
anomaly. Tergin
goes to sickbay, where Bill his noticed some tension amongst his
staff. Whether
this is caused by the mission or by the recent training, he doesn't
know. Tergin
tells him he has been 'hearing' things lately and wants a thorough
exam.
Melody tries to relax in the lounge, but doesn't succeed very well.
While
reading about dark matter anomalies, she is paid a visit by Jay
McMadeth, who
suggests that perhaps the CMO can tell her more about the science
stuff. She
goes to sickbay, where Orlando tells her that Bill is busy with the
captain, so
she continues to read.
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USS ATHENE
Captain Demetrius Simms
GM Kathy Ruether
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When the captain asks about what they are talking
about, the group lie that Jouri is the one with the
allergy to peanut butter. Ab doesn't understand and
has a look that shows it until Epauline jumps in to
say that it is because the allergy seems to be rare.
After an invitation to join, Reese sits down and has a
drink with them. Afterwards, the Hollander twins
retreat to their quarters and argue about which one of
them Epauline likes better. The next morning during
their security staff meeting with six of the most
important security officers, it is evident that the
two are no longer on the best of terms.
Chief Petty Officer Ketra Manda Nas'terk, an Andorian
female with the specialty of hostage situations, Petty
Officer 2nd Class Jayson Forchion, a human male with
the specialty of reconnaissance, Chief Warrant Officer
Anduin, a Zakdorn male with strategic operations,
Lt. Heran Danita, a Bajoran female with the
specialty of tactical engineering, Petty Officer 1st
Class Kavi Makot, a female Trill as a gunner's mate,
and last but not least Master Chief Petty Officer
William S. Parter, a human male that is master-at-arms
and the leader of the gamma shift are introduce during
the meeting.
Ensign Tyler Jorden arrives on board the ATHENE and
is asked by Lt. Sands to help her with a device she is
in the process of creating since Jorden has some
science background. Krwn also joins the two in the
science lab. Krwn does find some problems with
Miranda's hypothesis of the device that it would not
be very trustworthy. The idea of being tied into the
comm badges and broadcasting its signal back to the
ship is brought up by Jorden.
Jur surfaces to the bridge and invites Miranda to
dinner that he will make in his quarters. After being
asked by the captain if he has better things to do,
Jur tells him that it is time for captain to undergo
Jur's now famous ink blot test.
The ATHENE is now on their way to Talos IV. It looks
like it will be a very interesting mission.
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USS HERMES
Captain India Baker
GM Scott Bradley
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Ensign Tek, the new CSO, takes a quick tour of the ship, and
announces her
presence by demanding all staff to attend a security meeting. She
then gets a
new assignment, however, and has to leave the Hermes. Hello and
goodbye.
Meanwhile, the party in the lounge is winding down, and a drunk
Jessie makes
the mistake of grabbing onto Merimde's hand. Merimde's falcon
scratches
Jessie's face, and an overwhelmed Merimde heals the girl as she
blurringly sees
Hor'hotep seemingly frozen. The bird attempts to attack again, but
Agah breaks
it up with the sweep of a wing. She disperses the merrymakers and
prepares to
help the hapless crew with their hangovers. This seems to be the
track for the
posts, so if there are any changes or inaccuracies, guys, let me
know.
Meanwhile, the new Romulan CSO, Ensign Vrek, arrives onboard the
Hermes via
shuttle, is greeted and led to the captain's ready room.
On the bridge, Halifax is relieved by Baker, and the Hermes continues
on her
mission, only to come upon what the sensors say are three Ugandas.
Then nine.
Then twenty-seven. Baker tells Halifax and the rest of the crew to
stop scanning
and calls a briefing.
Ensign Vrek arrives during the briefing, and the Captain explains the
situation
with the Uganda, and asks for suggestions from the crew.
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Condor Squadron Commander
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Branch Admiral Aleksi Kara
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DS 101
Captain Alyza
GM Don Ratliff
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Cady confirms that the planet's satellites will be unable to detect
the HIKARU
if a high orbit is maintained during the survey. Alyza requests that
Ensign
Villeray modify a Class V Probe to be undetectable by the planet's
culture for
use in the survey. Ensign Goose is given the task of analyzing the
probe's and
sensor's data on the planet and preparing security risks for possible
covert
landing. The job made all the harder in that the planet's
intelligent amphibian
species, called the Gortu, did not want contact with the Federation.
Ensign Villeray suggested modification of the Type V probe which
would extend
its lifetime and sensor capabilities to almost that of a Type VII
Probe. All
could be readied in twelve hours.
After study and pondering on the previous records of contact with
three Gortu
representatives, Aniketos wondered just what the official government
of the
Gortu wanted. After all, all they had was the word of three non-
government
representatives that contact with the Federation was unwanted. How
did anyone
on the HIKARU know if this was really the truth? Aniketos took his
concerns to
the Captain.
As Alyza and Aniketos were discussing this, the Captain received word
form
Cocoon Command that her First Officer and Chief Navigational Officer
were being
recalled for reassignment. Alyza suggested placing Lt.j.g. Aniketos,
who had
also been serving as acting Second Officer in addition to Chief
Medical
Officer, into the now vacant First Officer Position; pending Command
Grade
Training and confirmation by Starfleet Command.
Ensign Villeray, formerly serving as Chief Science Officer, was moved
over to
the position of Chief Medical Officer. She was more than pleased to
leave the
Science station and move to what she was really good at: healing
people. After
completion of her shift at the Science station, she moved to the
Medical
department.
Jenever was still in Sickbay, feeling better, but still running a
high fever.
Feeling good enough, however, to argue with the nurses that he should
be allowed
to leave. Finally in resignation, she accepted that she would be in
Sickbay just
a while longer. Perhaps the first patient management problem for the
new CMO.
Ensign Goose familiarized himself with his console layout and began
calibrating
the sensors to scan for military and scientific installations on the
planet. He
inputted data supplied by Lt.j.g. Hakon, who then took his station at
the helm,
on the Gortu. After which all he needed was the psychological
profile on the
Gortu from Ensign Kersh to determine threat levels.
The Captain and her new First Officer, Aniketos decided to hold off
any First
Contact pending more data from the remote scans and, hopefully, the
away team
that would be sent down.
Aniketos was gratified by his new position, though of course a Vulcan
would
never show such gratification. Also he was gratified that the
paralyzing
effects on his legs appeared to be fading at the expected rate. He
projected
that within twenty-four hours, the effects would disappear completely.
Aniketos completed an atmospheric scan of the Gortu's planet to find
a high
level of methane, almost eight percent. A small purification unit,
that could
be worn around the neck, would be necessary for any away team.
Aniketos introduced Ensign Villeray to the Medical Staff and gave her
a tour of
the facilities, as he turned the Medical Department over to its new
Chief
Medical Officer.
Jack Kersh introduced himself to the new Chief Security Officer,
Ensign Goose.
He informed Goose that he, himself, had no information on the Gortu,
but did
suggest that Goose consider the Gortu a possible threat, like any
other unknown
race, until further information was obtained.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Kersh scheduled a session with
Goose as a
way for Kersh to get to know the new crew member. Then Kersh went to
speak with
the Captain, feeling that something was bothering her. He intended
to offer
what comfort and support he could.
Ensign Marie-Josee (MJ) Villeray settled into her new role as Chief
Medical
Officer. After a short period of meditation, that was not exactly
meditation,
she was able to use her special view of the universe to see the
energy fields
that surround all living things, best for view those who were in
close proximity
to her. She was also able to see upon the planet below some hot
points where
something might need doing. Using this vision she examined Ensign
Jenever and was acceptable of her progress so far.
Aniketos offered some advice to MJ Villeray, mainly concerning
Ensign Cady.
After which Ensign Villeray showed up at the Counsellor's Office.
Meanwhile back at DS 101, Jel'ar continued his negotiations with
Rogue. He
finally agreed to bur some wine and liquors, some food and some
textiles...and
some phasers or some Plasma Cannons. Jel'ar still had to arrange a
cargo
shuttle before he could pick up these items, however.
Je'lar meets a Starfleet officer, Chief Ashton Smallwood (the best
shuttle
mechanic in the Cocoon), in the turbolift who offers a newly
repaired shuttle,
that needs a test flight. Je'lar take advantage of the offer, after
all it is
without cost...free...just the right price.
Ensign Goose remembered the first time he had been made aware of his
name's
connection with a Twentieth Century movie, "Top Gun". It was from a
flying
partner, as a young pilot training cadet on Mars. His flying partner
was later
killed while testing a new shuttle prototype.
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USS COCHRANE
Captain John Nash
GM Brittany Newsam
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NO REPORT SUBMITTED
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USS NIGHTINGALE
Captain Mara Nemec
GM none
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NO REPORT SUBMITTED
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Cocoon Fleet Situation Intelligence Report: by Cmdr. Ilu
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A ceasefire exists between the Federation and the Na'Chem. Starfleet
has
still investigated allegations of Genocide against the Na'Chem. But
have
not released their official findings to anyone except the Federation
Council.
A small number of Na'Chem factions are refusing to acknowledge the
ceasefire. Calling themselves the Na'stiu, they continue raids
against
the Juun.
Diplomatic relations with the Juun are officially considered to be
undergoing 'a tense period' and talks have been initiated to resolve
the
situation. There has been no official statement about what items are
under discussion but it is believed that any progress to date has been
negligible.
Rumors are spreading that there are large numbers of
temporal anomalies occurring within the cocoon and that the Admiralty
are
having a difficult time in containing the problem, let alone solving
it.
Although Admiral Fuchsia Tino believes she has come to a conclusion
with
the help of her top aids and Starfleet Intelligence, that she is not
divulging yet.
The Fleet Admin has undergone some major overhauls including the
resignation of all Squadron Commanders and the replacement of two.
The USS COCHRANE is still to be considered hostile and dangerous, and
a
rogue vessel. Any vessels coming in contact with the COCHRANE are to
contact Starfleet Security immediately. The vessel is to be
considered
extremely dangerous.
The USS NIGHTINGALE is to be launched as the Fleet's Newest Medical
Frigate under Captain Mara Nemec. The NIGHTINGALE is a HAWKEYE-class
PIONEER modification.
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Amgine Sector Report: by Lt. Serin Erl
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Deep Space 101 has seen much activity as its engineering capability's
are
undergoing a major upgrading. Also facility's for accommodating its
new
role as a secondary command centre in the event of catastrophe
befalling
OMEGA SB are in the process of being added. Work progresses slowly
but the
facilities are slowly coming on-line.
OP108 is also being upgraded in the form of an orbital docking
platform
being sent there, enabling the base to cater for and repair/service
even
the largest of the federations ships. The base has seen its status
raised as
a direct result of the stable wormhole to the Andromeda galaxy being
discovered in the area. The platform is taking longer to arrive than
expected due to several instances of suspected sabotage.
These moves have, as expected, raised some tension with the races in
the
area, though the Hetgarot seem satisfied that there is no threat
involved
and remain on the same friendly footing as previous. They are now
holding a Conference on Noo'Ach inviting the major races from the
Hetgarot and neighboring sectors. The USS HORIZON has been invited as
the Starfleet and Federation Delegation.
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Beyond the Portal: by Lt. Michael Walters
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Peace Negotiations have concluded on Khitomer, with a peace treaty
similar to the one that was in place before the war with emphasis on
sharing intelligence information where it pertains to the opposite
party.
Fleet yards across the Federation have been putting in extra efforts
and
brought the capacity of Starfleet's Fleet's back up to what they were.
The ship yards are now slowing their production of starships and
focusing
on developing new designs that require less personnel, as what
Starfleet
lacks now is the personnel to staff the ships. All Starfleet Fleets
have
regained their strengths.
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