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==Mission 1 - "The Hunt for Nightowl"==
Located below you will find three helpful pieces of information on this mission. First is a generalized Mission Overview which covers only specific and important events. Second is excerpts from the Captain's Log entries made during the mission; this can make for quite a read, but contains far more detailed and in depth accounts of the mission and the events surrounding it. Third is the crew's personal logs which will give insight into the mission from their perspectives. <br/>
===Mission Overview===
===Captain's Logs===Cmdr Joseph Daher=====Stardate 20710.30===
Having managed to grab enough space Well the security drill was a success and a failure. Even though we achieved overall victory this time in between Security reports and the almost-constant supply of PADDs that come across my desk, I thought it about time had to write somethingevacuate Engineering. <br/>
I believe that I'm getting into The intruders effectively cut us off from the swing of things as the Chief of Security, but I have to admit only weapons that it's taking some getting used towere in Engineering. A few weeks ago I was just a junior security officer on a Frigate; now I'm am going to review the Chief location of Security on a Heavy Cruiser that probably has more personnel in the Department than the Philadelphia had in totalthose weapons personally. <br/>
I hope Additionally that I didn't let myself down too badly at the meeting in the Observation Lounge. The Commodore acted somewhat evasively during the meeting, and I don't think I'm the only one to notice it. Whatever it damn squeak is back so along with that and all the Ticonderoga is heading for, it definately isn't just a simple shakedown cruiseother damage we have our work cut out. <br/>
Still, speculation isn't very useful, especially when there's too little information around. Having finished a report on the status of the Brig, I'm awaiting the report of the new Midshipman, Zzen Drell, on the Armoury. I can't help but take a liking The computer appears to him; he's quiet, responsible and seemingly eager to get to work. A few more weeks of training and he'll be a fine officerfunctioning normally again although how long that lasts I do not know. <br/>
As to the other officer's onboard, I've already met the First Officer and the CMO informally, as well as formally; I worry that my first impressions on Starbase Bravo will prejudice them towards me, but again only time will tell. As for the rest, I've liased with Lieutenant Freya, the ACTO, but yet to talk informally with her, and the same goes for the CSO and the Chief Engineer. Perhaps when the mission is over we can get together and have a talkEnd Log. <br/> <br/>
That====Stardate 20802.07===='''s about all really, at the momentStardate 20802. I07'm awaiting the report from Midshipman Drell, and I've sent a copy of the Security Drill to the Commodore. Once he approves it I can begin preparations for the drill. Until then, there's more of this infernal paperwork to do. <br/>Lieutenant Commander Stewart MacDonald: <br/>
End LogWell what a turn up. It would appear that the Tico's first mission is to help some Romulans defect. <br/> <br/>
'''Stardate 20711I sat through the briefing only mildy paying attention. I could never forgive the Romulans for what happened to my father.14''' <br/>'''Midshipman Zzen Drell''' <br/>
My first few days on Back to the Ticonderoga have been very interestingTico. I find that All the ships systems are running at peak efficiency. Which is just as well as the crew seems to have accepted me without reservationship is surrounded by three Romulan ships. I recall my days in am hopeful that the Gorn Military Commodore can keep the idea of those under my command not accepting me or my commands never entered my mindpeace and we won't get into a battle. Granted being a member of the Dragon Crest did help with my career, but here The Tico is new and I don't know how she will cope in Star Fleet the Dragon Crest means nothing to them, so they treat me just as they would any other crew memberbattle. <br/>
After spending several days getting to know my supervisor Lt. Dempsey I find him to be a very interesting human. He She has given me a command style that also places you at ease. For PADD containing a Lieutenant he is relaxed with the senior officers as well as the ensigns and midshipmenproject she was working on. I have heard rumors that Lt. Dempsey has an impressive knowledge of the Terran martial arts and I hope I can convince him to teach me some of those different combat techniques, as when I was in the Academy they didn’t get into the level of understand that I would have hoped for. <br/>
I have noticed that What the occasional crew member will stare at me a little longer and harder than I am comfortable with but, I am guessing hell was that they have never seen a Gorn up close. I am not sure what they expect from a Gorn, I just hope I can live up to expectations they have about Gorn; at least the positive expectations. ? <br/>
My personal feelings aside for her Commanding Officer I am here. I do not know how I did it but, I did it. I am on the U.S.S. Tico serving under Chief Engineer Stewart MacDonald. I was surprised at how the Ticonderoga and her staff are shaping up Tico seems to be have a good fitspirit, an energy all its own. I think in The crew has the months and years feeling of they can do anything. Yes, it is a brand new ship, a seasoned crew but there is something more, its hard to describe. The only conclusion that I can come we might actually be able to do is the ships Commanding Officers have created such an atmosphere that it just brings out the best in everyone. Having had some good conversations with the crew I found out here. If permitted that isthe following opinions of the crew. <br/>
Seems like Commodore Joseph Daher: From what I have learned Commodore Daher is a lot of useless posturing brilliant officer, articulate and intelligent. Some say that if you ask me– this shakedown cruise of ourshe did not enter Star Fleet he would have done excellent in the Federation Diplomatic Core. Send He has the newest ship out on patrol along what used to be loyalty as well as the devotion of the Zone and not expect for someone on crew, as many of them followed him from the other side to try to scratch U.S.S. Titan. Some of the paint? Sounds like crew have told me if they ever had a set upproblem or needed advice they would not hesitate to ask him. <br/>
Just Lt. John Dempsey: Chief of Security John Dempsey is an excuse interesting man in my opinion. Crew members have told me that Commodore Daher chose Lt. John Dempsey to replicate more body bagsbe his Security Chief on the Tico because he is a man who can get the job done. How did one Human put it, “Lt. Dempsey kicks ••• and takes names.” I do not know if he meant the literally of figuratively. Scorch more earthCrewmembers say that Lt. Send Dempsey is a few more green hulls splintering into space next hard worker, intelligent, always ready to lend a hand, a man that if you are in a sticky situation you can count on him to help or offer a solution. Some of the crew tell me that Lt. Dempsey reminds them of an ancient actor from Earth, an actor named Clark Gable. These crewmen informed me to our own debriswatch an old Earth movie called, “Gone with the Wind” and I would understand. I did but I do not see the correlation. Lt. Dempsey does not have a moustache so I do not see what they mean when they say Lt. Dempsey reminds them of Clark Gable. Now, if they mean that Lt. But policy Dempsey is for Admirals and Politicians attractive and those who good looking like to dabble in both professionsClark Gable, then yes, I agree. I have a funny feeling that Lt. We mere Commanders just follow orders Dempsey is a great dancer and hope our shots leave the tubes first I am looking forward to seeing him dance and hit trueif I get an opportunity I would like to dance with him. <br/>
Drills are Lt. Laurianna Freya: Lt. Freya the Tico’s Chief Tactical Officer and a joined Trill to boot. It is exciting to begin shortly across the shiphave a Trill on board. Security will be I had several Trills with me at the first academy and I thinkwas impressed. Many people feel that if you have a Trill on a mission, you are guaranteed success. Seems like our Some call Trills the new Security Chief has things well Vulcans but in hand. my opinion I sure as hell hope he does. The last thing we need is a COS who doesn't think Trills have it togetherthe advantage over Vulcans in the respect that the Trill symbiont has knowledge and insight into issues that Vulcan logic just can compensate for. <br/>
But that goes for half our Department HeadsAs I have not met the rest of the Tico’s senior officers, yet. SecurityI can not offer an opinion but, Medicalif Lt. Freya, Tactical– they're all greenLt. And Dempsey and Commander May are an example of the caliber of officer that Commodore has chosen to surround himself with, then I mean greenam positive that our mission will be completely successful. But I guess we all were onceknow I asked that I be posted to the Tico upon graduation, as LCdr Stewart MacDonald is Chief Engineer of the Tico but I do know that Commodore Daher is a man I know I can learn from as well. <br/>
Considering this is I should make a shakedown cruise I had been very pleased with note to check that, actually, but the performance of my medical team so farpoint remains. The pre-flight check list was completed on timeIt's a little scary, medical cabinets and other essential supplies were filled in accordance if I'm to regulationsbe completely honest. The initial crew physicals had began workload is tremendous, with far more paperwork than anyone at the Academy even hinted at, and we are on track in completing them by the time we reach the Romulan Neutral Zoneattending Senior Staff meetings is nothing short of terrifying. <br/>
The Ticonderoga’s first mission was a battle drill being conducted near the Romulan Neutral Zone. I honestly felt hope that this was a foolish endeavour in Star Fleet’s part. Personally I don’t see why we needed to conduct a battle drill so close to didn't let myself down too badly at the border other than to provoke meeting in the Romulans into hostile actionsObservation Lounge. During The Commodore acted somewhat evasively during the senior officer’s mission briefing conducted by Commodore Daher meeting, and I can feel that he was hiding something. Granted don't think I didn’t know 'm the Commodore well and I am no telepath but this mission, this situation just didn’t make any sense only one to menotice it. If Whatever it is that the Commodore Ticonderoga is indeed holding back essential information I would like to know whyheading for, it definately isn't just a simple shakedown cruise. <br/>
In relation to Still, speculation isn't very useful, especially when there's too little information around. Having finished a report on the status of the Brig, I'm awaiting the report of the new Midshipman, Zzen Drell, on the mission Armoury. I have been ordered can't help but take a liking to have Sickbay ready for battle drills him; he's quiet, responsible and I have submitted a plan for implementationseemingly eager to get to work. Based on my observation A few more weeks of the medical team I have reasons to believe my team will training and he'll be ready for whatever comes our waya fine officer. <br/>
Anyhow it is time for me to have That's about all really, at the moment. I'm awaiting the report from Midshipman Drell, and I've sent a quick Sickbay pow wow to give them a quick outline copy of the upcoming mission and Security Drill to the battle drill plansCommodore. Once he approves it I am quite certain each and everyone of them would be up can begin preparations for the challengedrill. Until then, there's more of this infernal paperwork to do. <br/>
Well Commander May is leading the security drill was Boarding Party, along with myself leading a success Security Detachment, a Marine Detachment, and several other crewmembers. We expect heavy resistance, and a failureI have called for volunteers only for the mission. Even though we achieved overall victory this time Whilst I will not voice such concerns publically, I had fear that all those who beam over to evacuate Engineeringthe Warbird will be returning. <br/>
The intruders effectively cut us off from I have to admit, and here I'm turning down the voulume to make sure I'm not heard, that I'm quite literally terrified of what is to come. I have only weapons that were been in Engineeringaction once before, on Tharos III, and there I managed to nearly kill myself with a grenade. I am going to review the location of those weapons personallydidn't even have any other men or women under my command, or such an important mission. <br/>
Additionally that damn squeak is I'm so scared. I don't know if I can do this - lead dozens of personnel into a dangerous situation where many may never come back so along with that , and under my responsibility. I look at their faces and all I realize how few I actually know; I have difficulty even matching names to faces half the other damage we have our work cut outtime. How many of those faces will be absent once this mission is over? <br/>
The computer appears to be functioning normally again although how long that lasts What if one of them is mine? I don't know, I think I'm just thinking too much. All I can do not knowis my duty, and nothing more. I just don't have a good feeling about this mission. <br/>
'''====Stardate 20712.07''' <br/>Commander Nathan May: <br/> This entry will be short. I am on my way to allow Dr. Lane to finish my Physical that we were just starting into before all hell broke loose earlier today. <br/> I said drills were about to begin and that was putting it mildly. If Engineering, Medical, Science and Tactical are as intense and imaginative with their scenarios as our Security Department was with their's we won't need to worry about the Romulans. We'll destroy damn the ship on our own. <br/> Joking aside. My hat is off to the crew. Moral seems high and, maybe it's just the near doubling of our complement since transferring to this beast of a Heavy Cruiser but, things seem to be much busier aboard ship. Something I am enjoying. <br/> End Log. <br/> <br/>19====
'''Stardate 20712.29''' <br/>Commander Nathan May: <br/> Had my yearly Physical today. I'll live. At least that's the official line anyway. <br/> The ship is standing at Yellow Alert as we near the border. All systems are green and the crew continues to preform well. <br/> We'll be passing close to a well known nebula shortly, relatively speaking that is, as we continue out on our march. If anything it's giving the Sciences something to keep them occupied. <br/> I am on my way to the Bridge now to talk with the Commander Gregg regarding the info he's bound to have started gleaning from the initial sensor readings of the cloud. <br/> End Log. <br/> <br/> '''====Stardate 20801.04''' <br/>Midshipman Cenara Vixx: <br/> I am here. I do not know how I did it but, I did it. I am on the U.S.S. Tico serving under Chief Engineer Stewart MacDonald. I was surprised at how the Tico seems to have a spirit, an energy all its own. The crew has the feeling of they can do anything. Yes, it is a brand new ship, a seasoned crew but there is something more, its hard to describe. The only conclusion that I can come to is the ships Commanding Officers have created such an atmosphere that it just brings out the best in everyone. Having had some conversations with the crew I found out the following opinions of the crew. <br/> Commodore Joseph Daher: From what I have learned Commodore Daher is a brilliant officer, articulate and intelligent. Some say that if he did not enter Star Fleet he would have done excellent in the Federation Diplomatic Core. He has the loyalty as well as the devotion of the crew, as many of them followed him from the U.S.S. Titan. Some of the crew have told me if they ever had a problem or needed advice they would not hesitate to ask him. <br/> Commander Nathan May: Former First Officer of the U.S.S. Titan. Commander May is well liked by the crew. They have described him as a gentleman, honest, trust worthy, punctual, excellent at his job. If I had to venture a guess, I would say that Commodore Daher may have mentored Commander May while both of them were on the Titan. One Klingon crewman from the Titan had said, “Commander May is a Human but, I would follow him to over the River of Blood, to Gre'Thor's gates, where the demonic being Fek'lhr waits to consume particularly loathsome souls. However, I will tell you this. Commander May will join Kahless, in the Black Fleet in Sto-Vo-Kor, a paradise where battles and feasting can eternally be shared and won.” I do not know much about the Klingon religion but I am guessing that is considered high praise by a Klingon. <br/> Lt. John Dempsey: Chief of Security John Dempsey is an interesting man in my opinion. Crew members have told me that Commodore Daher chose Lt. John Dempsey to be his Security Chief on the Tico because he is a man who can get the job done. How did one Human put it, “Lt. Dempsey kicks ••• and takes names.” I do not know if he meant the literally of figuratively. Crewmembers say that Lt. Dempsey is a hard worker, intelligent, always ready to lend a hand, a man that if you are in a sticky situation you can count on him to help or offer a solution. Some of the crew tell me that Lt. Dempsey reminds them of an ancient actor from Earth, an actor named Clark Gable. These crewmen informed me to watch an old Earth movie called, “Gone with the Wind” and I would understand. I did but I do not see the correlation. Lt. Dempsey does not have a moustache so I do not see what they mean when they say Lt. Dempsey reminds them of Clark Gable. Now, if they mean that Lt. Dempsey is attractive and good looking like Clark Gable, then yes, I agree. I have a funny feeling that Lt. Dempsey is a great dancer and I am looking forward to seeing him dance and if I get an opportunity I would like to dance with him. <br/> Lt. Laurianna Freya: Lt. Freya the Tico’s Chief Tactical Officer and a joined Trill to boot. It is exciting to have a Trill on board. I had several Trills with me at the academy and I was impressed. Many people feel that if you have a Trill on a mission, you are guaranteed success. Some call Trills the new Vulcans but in my opinion I think Trills have the advantage over Vulcans in the respect that the Trill symbiont has knowledge and insight into issues that Vulcan logic just can compensate for. <br/> As I have not met the rest of the Tico’s senior officers, yet. I can not offer an opinion but, if Lt. Freya, Lt. Dempsey and Commander May are an example of the caliber of officer that Commodore has chosen to surround himself with, then I am positive that our mission will be completely successful. I know I asked that I be posted to the Tico upon graduation, as LCdr Stewart MacDonald is Chief Engineer of the Tico but I do know that Commodore Daher is a man I know I can learn from as well. <br/> End Log. <br/> <br/>08====
'''Stardate 20801.15''' <br/>
Midshipman Elizabeth Lewis: <br/>
My first few months ====Stardate 20802.15===='''Stardate 20802.15''' <br/>Ensign Zzen Drell: <br/> I must admit that the idea of a boarding party seems like a reckless course of action to me. Why should we go to them, make them come to us on the Tico have been definitely been interesting onesour terms. Now The Terrans call it giving up the battle drill is over we’ve been finishing the crew physicals in Sickbay which have taken us a while but they’re nearly finishedhome field advantage. <br/>
A new medical Midshipman has I have been assigned to in battle before against the ship, Hoya Dwora, a Benzite, I have spoken with her a few times Romulans. It will not be an easy task. The Romulans fight and she seems very nice fight well. Resistance will be heavy and warriors will die of that I am sure. I hope do know one thing the Romulans that we become friends. It’s comforting face on the boarding party will fight to have someone onboard who is in the same boat as medeath, (no pun intended.) There’s also for if a Romulan should survive they will face a new Engineering officer, Cenara Vixx who I have yet tribunal and then execution back on Romulus for allowing an enemy to met but I’m sure she’ll fit in well to the Ticoboard their ship. <br/>
End LogI recall the first time I had encountered hostile Romulans, it was the day I received my short blade, it was a week after I graduated from the Gorn Military Institute. A group of Romulan and Orion pirates had beamed into an out lying district. They had raided an orphanage looking for slaves. I was forced to use my short blade, as my energy weapon had been knocked out of my hand. A Romulan had capture and shackled a young brown scale no more than four or five. In one clean swish I severed his head from his torso. My squad had successfully routed the Romulans. <br/> <br/>
'''Stardate 20801Human do not accept or prepare for death as other species but I am confided that under the leadership of Commander May and Lt.16''' <br/>Lieutenant Dempsey that death will not be an issue. I have faith in Commander Edward Gregg: May and Lt. Dempsey ability to lead this boarding party and rescue Commander Vrelnas’s daughter. <br/>
The past few days have been more eventful than anticipatedI find myself liking Commander Vrelnas despite that fact that he is a Romulan. I can respect any man who would sacrifice his entire world for his child. I feel bad for the child, she being used as a pawn in a galactic power struggle. I know Romulans are filthy animals but would they really kill a child of one of their own, no creatures are that heartless. <br/>
Courtesy of the new Chief of Security the ship got a taste of what it was like to repel a Cardassian boarding party. The exercise had a distinct level of realism, which got the best out of the crew. Even though disruptor burns were sustained by members of the crew there were no fatalities. Hopefully we’ll be ready if we have to face a real boarding partyEng Log. <br/> <br/>
After the events of exercise long range sensors picked up a nebula. It felt like a brilliant excuse to avoid antagonising the Romulans with our battle exercises. It also felt amazing to watch new life forming since the last time I encountered a nebula ended in the Titan limping home. So far the nebula has been a bit of a happy enigma. The sensors have classified the nebula as an emission nebula, yet the nebula and the surround stars have been keeping the science team sincerely amused and maybe a little irritated with local protostars playing havoc with the sensors. <br/>
Lastly and this one might need a security protocol. The Ticonderoga has come into contact with a vessel known as the IRW Nightowl. So far the contact has been friendly. The Commander of the Nightowl has asked for Commodore Daher by name making this encounter rather perplexing. At this current point in time the Nightowl and her crew have a significant tactical advantage over us, so hopefully things will stay friendly. <br/>
In hindsight it appears as if the Commodore was the only one informed of the Nightowl and where the Tico was to meet it, meaning that Star Fleet Intelligence was keeping this encounter on the hush hush==Medical======Lt Calista Lane=======Stardate 20711. The situation itself is starting to feel like one of those Cold War encounters from early Earth history, but if the Nightowl is missed by its owners it might prove to be more than a little hazardous for both ships17===='''Stardate 20711. 17''' <br/>Lieutenant Calista Lane: <br/>
End LogConsidering this is a shakedown cruise I had been very pleased with the performance of my medical team so far. The pre-flight check list was completed on time, medical cabinets and other essential supplies were filled in accordance to regulations. The initial crew physicals had began and we are on track in completing them by the time we reach the Romulan Neutral Zone. <br/> <br/>
'''Stardate 20801The Ticonderoga’s first mission was a battle drill being conducted near the Romulan Neutral Zone. I honestly felt that this was a foolish endeavour in Star Fleet’s part. Personally I don’t see why we needed to conduct a battle drill so close to the border other than to provoke the Romulans into hostile actions. During the senior officer’s mission briefing conducted by Commodore Daher I can feel that he was hiding something. Granted I didn’t know the Commodore well and I am no telepath but this mission, this situation just didn’t make any sense to me. If the Commodore is indeed holding back essential information I would like to know why.16''' <br/>Midshipman Cenara Vixx: <br/>
The buzz on In relation to the ship is that we are hosting Romulans or that we are supposed mission I have been ordered to be meeting them have Sickbay ready for battle drills and I am not sure, as Engineering is in most cases that last to hear have submitted a plan for implementation. Based on my observation of the latest rumors. Romulans, this should prove medical team I have reasons to believe my team will be an interesting missionready for whatever comes our way. <br/>
I must admit the Tico Anyhow it is more than one could hope time for. The crew has been welcoming me to have a quick Sickbay pow wow to give them a quick outline of the upcoming mission and I don’t miss the Academy as much as I thought I would. The crew does have a rather infectious can-do- attitudebattle drill plans. I am excited quite certain each and honored to everyone of them would be working on such a wonderful ship with such an excellent crewup for the challenge. <br/>
Well Courtesy of the new Chief of Security the ship got a taste of what it was like to repel a Cardassian boarding party. The exercise had a turn updistinct level of realism, which got the best out of the crew. It would appear that Even though disruptor burns were sustained by members of the Tico's first mission is crew there were no fatalities. Hopefully we’ll be ready if we have to help some Romulans defectface a real boarding party. <br/>
I sat through After the briefing only mildy paying attentionevents of exercise long range sensors picked up a nebula. I could never forgive It felt like a brilliant excuse to avoid antagonising the Romulans for what happened with our battle exercises. It also felt amazing to my fatherwatch new life forming since the last time I encountered a nebula ended in the Titan limping home. So far the nebula has been a bit of a happy enigma. The sensors have classified the nebula as an emission nebula, yet the nebula and the surround stars have been keeping the science team sincerely amused and maybe a little irritated with local protostars playing havoc with the sensors. <br/>
Back to Lastly and this one might need a security protocol. The Ticonderoga has come into contact with a vessel known as the TicoIRW Nightowl. All So far the ships systems are running at peak efficiencycontact has been friendly. Which is just as well as The Commander of the ship is surrounded Nightowl has asked for Commodore Daher by three Romulan shipsname making this encounter rather perplexing. I am hopeful that At this current point in time the Commodore can keep the peace Nightowl and we won't get into her crew have a battle. The Tico is new and I don't know how she significant tactical advantage over us, so hopefully things will cope in battlestay friendly. <br/>
I have made Midshipman Cenara Vixx, Chief Engineers Mate. I look at her In hindsight it appears as if the Commodore was the only one informed of the Nightowl and see where the promise and enthusiasm Tico was to meet it, meaning that I had when I Star Fleet Intelligence was fresh out keeping this encounter on the Academyhush hush. Although I hope she doesn't experience her own Tharos IIIThe situation itself is starting to feel like one of those Cold War encounters from early Earth history, but if the Nightowl is missed by its owners it might prove to be more than a little hazardous for both ships. <br/>
She has given me a PADD containing a project she was working on..End Log. <br/> <br/>
What the hell was that? <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
'''Stardate 20802.14''' <br/>
Lieutenant Junior Grade John Dempsey: <br/>
I'm managing to log this in the few moments I have alone before I assemble a Boarding Party to beam onto the Romulan Warbird Terix and attempt a rescue of the daughter of Commander Vrelnas, the senior Romulan officer and commander of the Nightowl who has defected to the Federation. <br/>
The Nightowl contains advanced weaponry and technology that could quite easily give the Romulan Empire the edge it requires to defeat the Federation if the tenuous peace we have with the Romulans comes to an end. Commander Vrelnas has defected with the technology to, as I understand it, try and maintain the balance of power in the Quadrant. <br/>
However, a defection is never an easy or simple task, and we have been surrounded and engaged by three Romulan Warbirds. Onboard the leading Warbird, and held captive by an apparent old friend of the Commander, is his daughter. Before we leave the Neutral Zone and attempt to escape to Starbase Bravo, we must try and rescue this little girl. <br/>
Commander May is leading the Boarding Party, along with myself leading a Security Detachment, a Marine Detachment, and several other crewmembers. We expect heavy resistance, and I have called for volunteers only for the mission. Whilst I will not voice such concerns publically, I fear that all those who beam over to the Warbird will be returning. <br/>
I have to admit, and here I==Miscellaneous=====Mid Elizabeth Lewis=======Stardate 20801.15===='m turning down the voulume to make sure I'm not heard, that I'm quite literally terrified of what is to comeStardate 20801. I have only been in action once before, on Tharos III, and there I managed to nearly kill myself with a grenade. I didn15'''t even have any other men or women under my command, or such an important mission. <br/>Midshipman Elizabeth Lewis: <br/>
What if one of them is mine? I don't know, I think I'm just thinking too much. All I can do is my duty, and nothing more. I just don't have a good feeling about look forward to see what challenges this missionprovides. <br/>
'''Stardate 20802.15''' <br/>
Ensign Zzen Drell: <br/>
I must admit that the idea of a boarding party seems like a reckless course of action to me. Why should we go to them, make them come to us on our terms. The Terrans call it giving up the home field advantage. <br/>
I have been in battle before against the Romulans. It will not be an easy task. The Romulans fight and fight well. Resistance will be heavy and warriors will die of that I am sure. I do know one thing the Romulans that we face on the boarding party will fight to the death, for if a Romulan should survive they will face a tribunal and then execution back on Romulus for allowing an enemy to board their ship. <br/>
I have notice that Lt. Dempsey seems a bit uneasy; it may be the burden of command, or just the uncertainty of this mission. It is one thing to lead an away team on a medical emergency but, to rescue a child from a hostile enemy ship is something else. We are sending over a huge boarding party so there is safety in numbers. I am sure we will be successful. <br/>
I recall the first time I had encountered hostile Romulans, it was the day I received my short blade, it was a week after I graduated from the Gorn Military Institute. A group of Romulan and Orion pirates had beamed into an out lying district. They had raided an orphanage looking for slaves. I was forced to use my short blade, as my energy weapon had been knocked out of my hand. A Romulan had capture and shackled a young brown scale no more than four or five. In one clean swish I severed his head from his torso. My squad had successfully routed the Romulans. <br/>
Human do not accept or prepare for death as other species but I am confided that under the leadership of Commander May and Lt. Dempsey that death will not be an issue. I have faith in Commander May and Lt. Dempsey ability to lead this boarding party and rescue Commander Vrelnas’s daughter. <br/>
I find myself liking Commander Vrelnas despite that fact that he is a Romulan. I can respect any man who would sacrifice his entire world for his child. I feel bad for the child, she being used as a pawn in a galactic power struggle. I know Romulans are filthy animals but would they really kill a child of one of their own, no creatures are that heartless. <br/>
Eng Log. <br/> <br/>
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'''Stardate 20804.20''' <br/>
Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>
The Romulan government, however, was not willing to allow that weapon to fall into our hands. They sent three Romulan warbirds into Federation space to stop the Nightowl. <br/>
'''Stardate 20710.30''' <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
===Stardate 20711.13===
'''Stardate 20711.13''' <br/>
Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
===Stardate 20712.06===
'''Stardate 20712.06''' <br/>
Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
===Supplemental===
'''SUPPLEMENTAL''' <br/>
Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
===Stardate 20801.04===
'''Stardate 20801.04''' <br/>
Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>
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===Stardate 20801.19===
'''Stardate 20801.19''' <br/>
Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>
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===Stardate 20802.09===
'''Stardate 20802.09''' <br/>
Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>
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===Stardate 20802.25===
'''Stardate 20802.25''' <br/>
Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>
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===Stardate 20803.09===
'''Stardate 20803.09''' <br/>
Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>
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===Stardate 20803.16===
'''Stardate 20803.16''' <br/>
Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>
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===Stardate 20804.13===
'''Stardate 20804.13''' <br/>
Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>
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=Crew Logs ===First Officer=====Cdr Nathan May== Crew Logs =====Stardate 20711.16===='''Stardate 20711.16''' <br/>Commander Nathan May: <br/> My personal feelings aside for her Commanding Officer the Ticonderoga and her staff are shaping up to be a good fit. I think in the months and years to come we might actually be able to do some good out here. If permitted that is. <br/> Seems like a lot of useless posturing if you ask me– this shakedown cruise of ours. Send the newest ship out on patrol along what used to be the Zone and not expect for someone on the other side to try to scratch the paint? Sounds like a set up. <br/> I guess part of me would like for Star Fleet to have a chance to finish things out with the Romulans. God knows I never cared for unofficial truces or cold wars. Have it out and be done with it. But another war? Or better to say resume the one we were in before the Borg decided to pay us a visit? <br/>
Just an excuse to replicate more body bags. Scorch more earth. Send a few more green hulls splintering into space next to our own debris. But policy is for Admirals and Politicians and those who like to dabble in both professions. We mere Commanders just follow orders and hope our shots leave the tubes first and hit true. <br/>
Drills are to begin shortly across the ship. Security will be the first I think. Seems like our new Security Chief has things well in hand. I sure as hell hope he does. The last thing we need is a COS who doesn't have it together. <br/>
But that goes for half our Department Heads. Security, Medical, Tactical– they're all green. And I mean green. But I guess we all were once. <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
====Stardate 20712.07====
'''Stardate 20712.07''' <br/>
Commander Nathan May: <br/>
This entry will be short. I am on my way to allow Dr. Lane to finish my Physical that we were just starting into before all hell broke loose earlier today. <br/>
I said drills were about to begin and that was putting it mildly. If Engineering, Medical, Science and Tactical are as intense and imaginative with their scenarios as our Security Department was with their's we won't need to worry about the Romulans. We'll destroy damn the ship on our own. <br/>
Joking aside. My hat is off to the crew. Moral seems high and, maybe it's just the near doubling of our complement since transferring to this beast of a Heavy Cruiser but, things seem to be much busier aboard ship. Something I am enjoying. <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
====Stardate 20712.29====
'''Stardate 20712.29''' <br/>
Commander Nathan May: <br/>
Had my yearly Physical today. I'll live. At least that's the official line anyway. <br/>
The ship is standing at Yellow Alert as we near the border. All systems are green and the crew continues to preform well. <br/>
We'll be passing close to a well known nebula shortly, relatively speaking that is, as we continue out on our march. If anything it's giving the Sciences something to keep them occupied. <br/>
I am on my way to the Bridge now to talk with the Commander Gregg regarding the info he's bound to have started gleaning from the initial sensor readings of the cloud. <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
==Tactical==
===Lt JG Laurianna Freya===
====Stardate 20710.05====
'''Stardate 20710.05''' <br/>
Lieutenant Junior Grade Laurianna Freya: <br/>
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===Stardate 20711.14====
'''Stardate 20711.14''' <br/>
Lieutenant Junior Grade Laurianna Freya: <br/>
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==Engineering==
===LCdr Stewart MacDonald===
====Stardate 20711.14====
'''Stardate 20711.14''' <br/>
Lieutenant Commander Stewart MacDonald: <br/>
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====Stardate 20712.05===='''Stardate 2071120712.1405''' <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade John DempseyCommander Stewart MacDonald: <br/>
I should make a note to check that, actually, but think I will also see the Chief of Security about doing some basic training for some of the point remainsEngineers. It's a little scary, if I'm to be completely honest. The workload is tremendous, with far more paperwork than anyone at Back on the Academy even hinted atTitan it was something that was instigated, and attending Senior Staff meetings is nothing short of terrifyingbut never used. <br/>
I find Commodore Daher to be a very interestinghave made Midshipman Cenara Vixx, he has the ability to put his crew Chief Engineers Mate. I look at ease which makes her and see the crew all promise and enthusiasm that more responsive and receptive to his ordersI had when I was fresh out the Academy. He would make an excellent Gorn Captain, strong and decisive with an impressive reputation based on what Although I have seen it is a well earned reputationhope she doesn't experience her own Tharos III. <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
===Mid Cenara Vixx=======Stardate 20801.04===='''Stardate 2071120801.1604''' <br/>Commander Nathan MayMidshipman Cenara Vixx: <br/>
Commander Nathan May: Former First Officer of the U.S.S. Titan. Commander May is well liked by the crew. They have described him as a gentleman, honest, trust worthy, punctual, excellent at his job. If I had to venture a guess part , I would say that Commodore Daher may have mentored Commander May while both of me them were on the Titan. One Klingon crewman from the Titan had said, “Commander May is a Human but, I would like for Star Fleet follow him to have a chance over the River of Blood, to finish things out with Gre'Thor's gates, where the Romulansdemonic being Fek'lhr waits to consume particularly loathsome souls. God knows However, I never cared for unofficial truces or cold warswill tell you this. Have it out Commander May will join Kahless, in the Black Fleet in Sto-Vo-Kor, a paradise where battles and feasting can eternally be done with itshared and won. But another war? Or better to say resume ” I do not know much about the one we were in before the Borg decided to pay us Klingon religion but I am guessing that is considered high praise by a visit? Klingon. <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
====Stardate 20801.16===='''Stardate 20801.16''' <br/>Midshipman Cenara Vixx: <br/> The buzz on the ship is that we are hosting Romulans or that we are supposed to be meeting them I am not sure, as Engineering is in most cases that last to hear the latest rumors. Romulans, this should prove to be an interesting mission. <br/> I have been working on a power spike issue in engineering. I believe that I have found the cause of the power spike. Chief MacDonald has more than lived up to my expectations. I just hope that I can live up to his. He has the cutest accent. Some of the ladies tell me he knows how to fill out a kilt but to be honest I am not sure what a kilt is, what ever it is the human females thinks he looks awesome in one. <br/> I must admit the Tico is more than one could hope for. The crew has been welcoming and I don’t miss the Academy as much as I thought I would. The crew does have a rather infectious can-do- attitude. I am excited and honored to be working on such a wonderful ship with such an excellent crew. <br/> End Log. <br/> <br/> ==Security=====Lt JG John Dempsey=======Stardate 20711.14===='''Stardate 20711.1714''' <br/>Lieutenant Calista LaneJunior Grade John Dempsey: <br/> Having managed to grab enough space time in between Security reports and the almost-constant supply of PADDs that come across my desk, I thought it about time to write something. <br/> I believe that I'm getting into the swing of things as the Chief of Security, but I have to admit that it's taking some getting used to. A few weeks ago I was just a junior security officer on a Frigate; now I'm the Chief of Security on a Heavy Cruiser that probably has more personnel in the Department than the Philadelphia had in total. <br/>
As to the other officer's onboard, I have 've already met the majority of the senior staff during different social occasions either at First Officer and the CMO informally, as well as formally; I worry that my first impressions on Starbase Bravo or the Ten Forward lounge and all of will prejudice them seemed to be very capable in fulfilling their dutiestowards me, but again only time will tell. When it comes to crew physicals however none of them has arrive As for their crew physicals the rest, I've liased with Lieutenant Freya, the ACTO, but yet to talk informally with her, and I am quite certain they knew crew physicals is part of Star Fleet regulations. With the exception of same goes for the CSO and the Commodore who have at least made an appointmentChief Engineer. As senior staff I would Perhaps when the mission is over we can get together and have hoped each and everyone of them would set an example for the other junior officers, time will tell I supposea talk. <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
====Stardate 20712.05====
'''Stardate 20712.05''' <br/>
Lieutenant Junior Grade John Dempsey: <br/>
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====Stardate 20802.14===='''Stardate 2071220802.0514''' <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade John Dempsey: <br/> I'm managing to log this in the few moments I have alone before I assemble a Boarding Party to beam onto the Romulan Warbird Terix and attempt a rescue of the daughter of Commander Vrelnas, the senior Romulan officer and commander of the Nightowl who has defected to the Federation. <br/> The Nightowl contains advanced weaponry and technology that could quite easily give the Romulan Empire the edge it requires to defeat the Federation if the tenuous peace we have with the Romulans comes to an end. Commander Vrelnas has defected with the technology to, as I understand it, try and maintain the balance of power in the Quadrant. <br/> However, a defection is never an easy or simple task, and we have been surrounded and engaged by three Romulan Warbirds. Onboard the leading Warbird, and held captive by an apparent old friend of the Commander Stewart MacDonald: , is his daughter. Before we leave the Neutral Zone and attempt to escape to Starbase Bravo, we must try and rescue this little girl. <br/>
My hands are shaking, even though I think 'm trying my best to stop them, and my heart feels like it is trying to burst through my ribcage. I will also see the Chief of Security about doing some basic training 'm sweating as well, although that at least seems to be under control for some of the Engineers. Back on the Titan it was something that was instigated, but never usedmoment. <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
===Mid Zzen Drell===
====Stardate 20711.14====
'''Stardate 20711.14''' <br/>
'''Midshipman Zzen Drell''' <br/>
My first few days on the Ticonderoga have been very interesting. I find that the crew seems to have accepted me without reservation. I recall my days in the Gorn Military the idea of those under my command not accepting me or my commands never entered my mind. Granted being a member of the Dragon Crest did help with my career, but here in Star Fleet the Dragon Crest means nothing to them, so they treat me just as they would any other crew member. <br/>
I find Commodore Daher to be a very interesting, he has the ability to put his crew at ease which makes the crew all that more responsive and receptive to his orders. He would make an excellent Gorn Captain, strong and decisive with an impressive reputation based on what I have seen it is a well earned reputation. <br/>
After spending several days getting to know my supervisor Lt. Dempsey I find him to be a very interesting human. He has a command style that also places you at ease. For a Lieutenant he is relaxed with the senior officers as well as the ensigns and midshipmen. I have heard rumors that Lt. Dempsey has an impressive knowledge of the Terran martial arts and I hope I can convince him to teach me some of those different combat techniques, as when I was in the Academy they didn’t get into the level of understand that I would have hoped for. <br/>
I have noticed that the occasional crew member will stare at me a little longer and harder than I am comfortable with but, I am guessing that they have never seen a Gorn up close. I am not sure what they expect from a Gorn, I just hope I can live up to expectations they have about Gorn; at least the positive expectations. <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
====Stardate 20712.05====
'''Stardate 20712.05''' <br/>
Midshipman Zzen Drell: <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
'''Stardate 20712.19''' <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
'''Stardate 20801.08''' <br/>
Ensign Zzen Drell: <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
I look forward to see what challenges have notice that Lt. Dempsey seems a bit uneasy; it may be the burden of command, or just the uncertainty of this mission provides. It is one thing to lead an away team on a medical emergency but, to rescue a child from a hostile enemy ship is something else. We are sending over a huge boarding party so there is safety in numbers. I am sure we will be successful. <br/>
I have been working on a power spike issue in engineering. I believe that I have found met the cause majority of the power spikesenior staff during different social occasions either at the Starbase Bravo or the Ten Forward lounge and all of them seemed to be very capable in fulfilling their duties. Chief MacDonald When it comes to crew physicals however none of them has more than lived up to my expectations. arrive for their crew physicals yet and I just hope that I can live up to hisam quite certain they knew crew physicals is part of Star Fleet regulations. He has With the exception of the cutest accentCommodore who have at least made an appointment. Some As senior staff I would have hoped each and everyone of them would set an example for the ladies other junior officers, time will tell me he knows how to fill out a kilt but to be honest I am not sure what a kilt is, what ever it is the human females thinks he looks awesome in onesuppose. <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
===Mid Hoya Dwora===
====Stardate 20801.23====
'''Stardate 20801.23''' <br/>
Midshipman Hoya Dwora: <br/>
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==Science=====LCdr Edward Gregg=======Stardate 20801.16===='''Stardate 2080220801.0716''' <br/>Lieutenant Commander Stewart MacDonaldEdward Gregg: <br/> The past few days have been more eventful than anticipated. <br/>
My hands are shaking, even though I'm trying my best to stop them, and my heart feels like it first few months on the Tico have been definitely been interesting ones. Now the battle drill is trying to burst through my ribcage. I'm sweating as well, although that at least seems to be under control for over we’ve been finishing the momentcrew physicals in Sickbay which have taken us a while but they’re nearly finished. <br/>
A new medical Midshipman has been assigned to the ship, Hoya Dwora, a Benzite, I'm so scared. I don't know if I can do this - lead dozens of personnel into have spoken with her a dangerous situation where many may never come back, few times and under my responsibility. I look at their faces she seems very nice and I realize how few I actually know; hope we become friends. It’s comforting to have someone onboard who is in the same boat as me, (no pun intended.) There’s also a new Engineering officer, Cenara Vixx who I have difficulty even matching names yet to met but I’m sure she’ll fit in well to faces half the timeTico. How many of those faces will be absent once this mission is over? <br/>
End Log. <br/> <br/>
'''Stardate 20802.15''' <br/>
