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["Yes Sir, I'd be deeply honored ta take a wee look at this ship of yours. I ken I've fought hard ta keep Challenger in the game, but I do keep up with new design developments."]

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USS Challenger-A / Re: S6: E2 - Truth and Consequ...

Last post by Ian Galloway - April 19, 2024, 12:11:23 PM

[{NPC} Admiral Hamish Gillespie | Readiness Cafe | Starbase 185]

"I don't mind," Gillespie said. "I'm not on business at the moment. Oh, I'm still on duty, but I'm not at my business; there's a difference between duty and business, after all."

At Galloway's question about Earth, Gillespie gave a shrug. "Och, neither. It's still quiet so far. In regards to Earth, our first sets of recruits from our new Academy one-year program are ready to roll. Dinnae ken if yeh had some of them already; I mean, look at us. We had to graduate everybody at the Academy early, except for the first-year cadets. It's like with the Dominion War again. Even with draining the Klingon Empire, the Romulan Free State and the Unification Movement of officers for the Exchange Program, we're nae at full capacity. We still won't be even when our first sets from the new program come oot.

"Starfleet Security's been working 'roond the clock in keeping an eye on potential hostiles," he added. "The Tzenkethi,  the Breen, the Kzinti. And Romulan factions hostile to the Federation. We'll be in a sticky wicket if any one of them elects to attack noo. Still, a court investigation makes a refreshing change."

He took another sip of the stew and said, "Thus far, there are only nuisance raids along our borders, nothing to indicate something serious...yet. The most interesting thus far is at the Ciden System. We haven't had a thing oot of Ciden for almost thirty years, after all, and now that we have Starfleet personnel manning the newly named Outpost Solaere, we're getting plenty."

"Noo, Galloway," he added, "I had planned on calling on yeh once I supped, but it's good you're here. Firstly, I wanted to send yeh a warning of sorts: Our third man has arrived, and it's none other than old Edward Jellico. My warning is to brace yehrself. He's going to interview yeh and yehr crew next tomorrow. On another matter, I've been accompanying personnel on a new ship that's having a shakedown cruise before my summoning to yeh're court martial. I'd like yeh to accompany me on a new inspection of the ship and get some opinions from it, get yehr perspective on the matter."

[Readiness Cafe - Starbase 185]

Ian listened to Gillespie intently. Even though they had disagreed over things in the past, Ian felt the Admiral was about as close to an ally as he had in this whole mess. He was confident in his decisions and wouldn't have changed anything, but it seemed that admirals stopped being Starfleet and became politicians when the pinned on flag rank. Many decisions, especially the worst of them lately were based on politics and not strategic thinking. However, the offer to tour one of the new ships did sound interesting.

"Yes Sir, I'd be deeply honored ta take a wee look at this ship of yours. I ken I've fought hard ta keep Challenger in the game, but I do keep up with new design developments."

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[Elsewhere]

The sleek probe was ready. All systems had been triple checked and it was time for the Seeker's first manned mission. The two pilots were in place and the countdown was underway. History was about to be made.

"Five, four, three, two, one. Engage."

The probe then vanished as its revolutionary drive activated.

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USS Discovery / Re: Season 16: Episode 1: Perf...

Last post by Lek - April 19, 2024, 11:56:51 AM

[Engineering | USS Discovery]

"Wait Ms Hansen. All points of entrance are sealed. We cant get in." Betaika informed the headstrong officer. His astute Romulan hearing had picked up the faint hum of the force field, yet he was still trying to think why Lek would have sealed himself inside. Is it to protect from an attack? Had the captain taken engineering already? There was only one man who could provide an answer. "Mr Lek, do you require some form of assistance?" He inquired, making the question ambiguous enough in order to not reveal their proximity to engineering, if Betaikas theory that Lek was compromised was correct.

[Main Engineering - USS Discovery]

Lek heard the voice calling from outside the forcefield and moved carefully forward, staying in cover as he got to where he could reply.

"We're fine in here and plan to stay that way. Engineering is secure and well protected.  Going by all the defense probes you have out there, if you wanted to destroy the ship, you would have already done it, so that tells me, whoever is causing all this ruckus needs a ship. You can let whoever is in charge know, I will destroy the ship before I let anyone take control of her."

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Fleet News Service / Re: Site Patch Notes - 18Apr24

Last post by J.B Dersch - April 19, 2024, 10:16:32 AM

You can't from the quick editor, but you can from the full editor! (Click "Preview" in the quick editor to go to the full editor)

Thanks, Sorry, Should have thought of that with me being some what techy, thanks!

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Fleet News Service / Re: Site Patch Notes - 18Apr24

Last post by Abas Th'vyrrol - April 19, 2024, 10:11:29 AM

Dylan, Nice, Love it, Only question I have is, Can we still post from our main account as our other characters? Or do we have to login into theta certain account to be able to post as them?

You can't from the quick editor, but you can from the full editor! (Click "Preview" in the quick editor to go to the full editor)

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Fleet News Service / Re: Site Patch Notes - 18Apr24

Last post by J.B Dersch - April 19, 2024, 09:06:59 AM

Dylan, Nice, Love it, Only question I have is, Can we still post from our main account as our other characters? Or do we have to login into theta certain account to be able to post as them?

[[Alien Planet, Landing Site]]

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USS Allegheny: A Life Well Lived / Re: Featured Mission - A Life ...

Last post by Malik Grippen - April 19, 2024, 08:42:14 AM

[Alien Planet]

Dem chuckled to himself. "I certainly do not. Though if we are only spending 48 hours here, some edible plants might be easier and safer. I am not a bad biologist. I can safely test for edibility." It took him a while to remember, but testing for a plant followed a roughly five step process of looking for any signs of an adverse reaction, starting off by placing it on the skin, and ending with eating a very small amount. While tending to the fire (as it is in its most precarious state, being newly lit and not established), he scanned his surroundings for possible candidates.

[Alien Planet, Landing Site]

"Yes you're probably right about that. Could be safer to try plants. I'll go have a look around."

With that Malik went wandering. He saw the others off in the distance and someone climbing a tree. Maybe they'd found some alien coconuts.

After a few minutes admiring the beautiful alien planet, he stumbled across what appeared to be a fruit bearing plant.



He plucked some of the red fruit and wondered if the observers ate them. He returned to Dem.

"Found these..."

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Fleet News Service / Re: Site Patch Notes - 18Apr24

Last post by Malik Grippen - April 19, 2024, 08:34:39 AM

Looks soooo much better! Thank you!

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USS Discovery / Re: Season 16: Episode 1: Perf...

Last post by Lilly Hansen - April 19, 2024, 08:21:27 AM

[Engineering | USS Discovery]

"Wait Ms Hansen. All points of entrance are sealed. We cant get in." Betaika informed the headstrong officer. His astute Romulan hearing had picked up the faint hum of the force field, yet he was still trying to think why Lek would have sealed himself inside. Is it to protect from an attack? Had the captain taken engineering already? There was only one man who could provide an answer. "Mr Lek, do you require some form of assistance?" He inquired, making the question ambiguous enough in order to not reveal their proximity to engineering if Betaikas theory that Lek was compromised was correct.

[Ensign Lilly Hansen -  Engineering]

"Wait Ms Hansen. All points of entrance are sealed. We can't get in." Lilly sighed. "Yes Sir" Lilly nodded at the Doc. She grabbed a rifle and stood near the CMO, Rifle at the ready. She didn't exactly trust Lek, He too was Hot headed, but he was a Senior officer who was hot headed. She watched the other officers within the Engineering. She knew there were two Rayek's, and Two captains.....Were there two of Lek? If so, Lilly had to be careful, And right then and there she made a choice. If Lek were todo something that put the ship and its crew in any sort of danger, Lilly was going to drop the engineer, Meaning stun him.

[[Station - Operations Center]]

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USS Discovery / Re: Season 16: Episode 1: Perf...

Last post by Rayek trLhoell - April 19, 2024, 03:49:56 AM

rRayek tr'Lhoell
[Station - Operations Center]

"Priority presently is to secure the ship.  It is our best means back to the Gamma Quadrant.  Unfortunately they've raised there shields and I do not know the ship's shield frequency."  The rRomulan looked to the Vulcan.  "Do you?"

[USS Discovery - Unknown section]

Closing the comm, the man then brought up communications, and sent a secure channel to the station ops.

"Tekin to Ops.  What's your status?  Discovery is now fully aware of our plans."

rRayek was watching the clone Lieutenant Commander fire on the unactivated Bajoran, and waiting on the Vulcan's reply, when the Captain's call came in.  This time he didn't attempt to speak quietly. 

"Just finished locking down the station personnel.  Had to send your other Lt Commander to deal with one of the unactivated clones, and my original. They'd gone and woke up the originals that Hrafn had secured in the lab holding cells.  We're going to have to destroy the entire station to keep the situation under wraps. But first, I need the ship's shield frequencies so that I can beam myself and the other activated clones to the Discovery.  From there we can help you gain control."
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Commander Rayek tr'Lhoell
[Station -  Cloning lab-  outside the holding cells]

Clone Vila: 
"No," she said, her eyes flashing and her tone in its usual state of coldness. "I am at a loss as to why the Federation has, once again, allowed atrocities to happen under their watch," she said. "Once we figure out what's happening, I am tendering my resignation. Things need to be dealt with and the Fleet's rules won't allow me to do it MY way," she said. She moved forward, towards the Vila that lay on the biobed. The woman wasn't sleeping peacefully-some things never changed. Though she didn't look as tortured as Vila would've expected...more like...unsure. Hmm.


Vila shrugged. "You should be more careful about trusting people," she said, simply and evenly.

Vila's declaration of her intent to tender her resignation, was met with a frown.  "Lieutenant, I understand your frustration, however this," he gestured towards the slowly waking away team, "I doubt was intent of the program.  The Thinker replicants or clones are a threat that does need to be studied in order to come up with a means of defending against." He tried to reason with the Bajoran  however, he got no response back as it was then that Malik, or was it Malik's clone transported in behind her.

Finally, the "real" Vila was awake. They stared at each other, and Vila raised her phaser.

In a moment, a sound startled her and everything went black. What the HELL?

Real Vila:
Vila cried out as her...clone? Apparition? Nightmare? crumpled in front of her. She let out the shrillest scream she'd ever uttered. "Why did you kill her? Me?" She asked, struggling to sit up. "Someone help me!!"

[Station, Reactor Room]

The phaser was a direct hit. Clone Vila slumped to the floor dead.

"A sacrifice for the greater good. You won't understand."

Before he could get another shot off, non-clone Rayek charged at him. Clone Malik levelled the rifle at the True Romulan and fired again, hopefully with enough time before he was wrestled.

As Rayek charged towards the Risan-clone, he noted the phaser rifle leveling towards him.  The Romulan ducked low and tried to dodge to the side as he continued his forward press.  The phaser shot missed the fatal hit to his core, but grazed his right shoulder, causing the Romulan to stumble to the ground under the intense pain. 

"Lachlyn.. stop him.." Rayek called out weakly to the Security Chief, as the Romulan struggled to get back to his feet, before the killing shot came.

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Fleet News Service / Re: Site Patch Notes - 18Apr24

Last post by Kinley Garrison - April 19, 2024, 02:21:20 AM

Hear Hear! It looks great!