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Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>

While on shoreleave from the previous rescue mission into the Neutral Zone, I was contacted by two Romulan informants who claimed to have information about a Romulan "superweapon" that was being brought over to the Federation by a defector, a Romulan commander named Vrelnas. <br/>

I was given command of the newly commissioned Federation heavy cruiser, Ticonderoga, and ordered to report to the designated coordinates near the Neutral Zone to meet Vrelnas and escort him to safety. Vrelnas arrived at the coordinates with the Nightowl, a special Romulan vessel that contained a thalaron-radiation weapon, a very lethal bio-weapon. <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/>

===Captain's Logs===Cmdr Joseph Daher=====Stardate 20710.30===

Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>

This is my first official log for the Federation's newest heavy cruiser, Ticonderoga. I'm honored to have been chosen for the assignment and I'm glad that most of my crew is still the same. I only hope that the Tico will be half the ship the Titan was. Star Fleet hasn't chosen someone to replace me on the Titan yet, but when they do, I'll be sure to send the CO a message. <br/>

On the Tico though, we're about to embark on our shakedown cruise. I hope the extra tests and training will prepare us for whatever lies ahead. Since we'll be conducting our training excersises near the Romulan border as a general "show of force," I want the crew prepared for all possibilites. Especially if what Vrelnas told me is accurate. <br/>

We'll find out soon enough anyway... <br/>

End Log. <br/> <br/>

Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>

We've just concluded the senior staff briefing and are still on course to the Federation-Romulan Neutral Zone. At our present speed, we should arrive at the designated training coordinates in a little under five days. <br/>

I have all the departments preparing drills as part of our shakedown cruise, but I haven't told anyone about the real reason we are conducting them so close to Romulan space. I trust all of my senior staff with my lives, but in order for the mission to be successful, they can't know anything until the right time. <br/>

So, for now, they are in the dark. And as much as I'd like to think I know how things are going to turn out, I'm just as uncertain and uneasy as they are. <br/>

End Log. <br/> <br/>

Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>

We just finished an unannounced shipwide security drill and the crew performed up to my expectations. The Security and Marine detachments received the highest marks in the drill, with Tactical coming in a close third. Science and Medical were behind, but that was to be expected given the non-combat nature of their operations. Overall, the score for the entire ship was a "B". Points were mainly taken off because the holographic boarders took nearly everyone by surprise. However, with a great amount of effort and determination, they were repelled with minimal casualties. <br/>

Now that the drill is over with and the departments are returning to their normal duties, the Ticonderoga will begin it's real mission. We're on course to investigate a nebula on the Federation border, but if I'm right, this should turn out to be anything but dull. <br/>

End Log. <br/> <br/>

Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>

We're less than one day away from the nebula, but Science has not detected any sign of the Nightowl or any other ship in the area. Maybe they haven't arrived yet; maybe the Romulans got to them first; or maybe this is really a trap. <br/>

Whatever it is, I'm going to find out. <br/>

End Log. <br/> <br/>

Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>

We've arrived at the nebula. After we conducted a few perliminary scans and launched some probes, we received a coded message from the Nightowl. <br/>

Vrelnas is right on time. They're punctual, the Romulans, I'll give them that. I'm currently waiting for Vrelnas to contact me so we can discuss the terms of his defection to the Federation and offer any assistance that we can. <br/>

If the reports about the Nightowl are accurate, Star Fleet Intelligence is going to have a field day with the hardware we bring back. <br/>

Hopefully this Vrelnas is truley interested in peace between our two peoples. <br/>

On a lighter note, Commander MacDonald has asked me to perform his wedding ceremony when this is all over. I can't say anything other than how honored I am; performing weddings for members of your crew is one of the best parts about being a CO and I'm looking forward to it. <br/>

We've also received two midshipmen fresh from the Academy who are on their first crew: Cenara Vixx and Hoya Dwora. I've met with both of them and I expect them to fit in well the crew. Their Academy records speak very highly of them and that's why they were assigned to the 2nd Battle Group flagship. <br/>

End Log. <br/> <br/>

Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>

Commander Vrelnas and two of his officers have beamed over to the Tico. I plan to bring them to the Observation Lounge where I can finally fill in the senior staff. <br/>

I had to have Lieutenant Dempsey send Ensign Drell back to the Security Office after his sudden outburst in the Transporter Room. I can't have any mistakes here. If everything works out, this could be one of the biggest intelligence finds in the past decade. <br/>

End Log. <br/> <br/>

Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>

No sooner had Vrelnas and I finally come to an agreement about the terms of his defection, three Romulan warbirds appeared off the Ticonderoga's bow. Lornas, the commander of the IRW Terix, opened a comm-link with the ship and spoke with Vrelnas. <br/>

The two men appeared to know each other, formerly serving together in the Romulan navy. After Lornas unsuccessfully tried to convince Vrelnas to return to Romulus with him, he proceeded to inform him that he had Vrelnas' daughter aboard should the Nightowl try to use the thalaron weapon on him. <br/>

When Vrelnas still refused, Lornas attacked. We are currently engaged with the Romulan vessels and I am looking for alternative strategies at the moment as the Ticonderoga is clearly outmatched. <br/>

End Log. <br/> <br/>

Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>

With the help of the Nightowl, we have managed to destroy one of the Romulan vessels. I sent a boarding party of security officers and marines over to the RIS Terix led by Commander May and accompanied by Vrelnas to rescue his daughter. <br/>

The ship has taken heavy damage. Shielding around the Bridge had completely failed so I ordered the evacuation of the Bridge crew to the Battle Bridge. All command functions have been transferred there until the Bridge can be repaired. <br/>

The Ticonderoga is now playing a deadly game of hide and seek inside the Iblis Nebula. The emission nebula greatly reduces sensor effectiveness, but Commander Gregg thinks he knows a way to enhance our resolution. <br/>

It may just give us the upper hand in this battle. <br/>

End Log. <br/> <br/>

Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>

We are now approximately 110,000 kilometers inside the nebula. The Romulans have been trying to flush us out with disruptor fire and plasma torpedoes, but have thus far been mostly unsucessful in determining our position. <br/>

However, I've lost all contact with the boarding party. Which can mean only one of three things: they've been killed, captured, or their communications are being jammed. None of which bodes well for them or us. <br/>

The Nightowl hasn't been able to inflict major damage to the other two warbirds and we were counting on the boarding party to knock out power on the Terix. Unless we get some sort of miracle, the Ticonderoga may be forced to make a final stand here. <br/>

End Log. <br/> <br/>

Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/>

Midshipman Akiri may have come up with a way to modify our torpedo guidance systems to give us a chance to fight back against the Romulan warbirds trying to drive us out of the Iblis Nebula. <br/>

We were also contacted by a supposed Star Fleet Intelligence team aboard a small Romulan shuttle who were sent here to "assist" us. They have decloaked and I've allowed them to land on the hull - our hangar bay is currently on fire. I will be meeting them in the transporter room. Obviously I'm suspicious, but their leader, a Lieutenant T'Len, claims to have information that will help us against the two Romulan warbirds. <br/>

And right now, we can use all the help we can get. <br/>

End Log. <br/> <br/>

Commodore Joseph Daher: <br/> We will arrive at Starbase Bravo in under one hour. I've already spoken to Star Fleet Command and Star Fleet Intelligence about the situation. As far as they're concerned, our mission was a success: we defeated three Romulan warbirds and safely secured the Nightowl and it's lethal weapon of mass destruction. But at what cost? Am I supposed to feel good when I lost my First Officer and ten other crewmen for the sake of a Romulan defector? And what about the away team that I authorized for the search of Vrelnas' daughter? It was a trap and I lost two good men on that suicide mission. Command said that the risk was acceptable because Vrelnas wouldn't cooperate unless we went along.

We will arrive at Starbase Bravo in under one hour. I've already spoken to When the hell did Star Fleet Command officers start taking orders from Romulans? Those weren't Admiral Benestad's men and Star Fleet Intelligence about the situationwomen that died; they were mine. As far as I know who they're concernedwere, met their families, our mission was a success: we defeated three Romulan warbirds and safely secured their faces will haunt me the Nightowl and it's lethal weapon rest of mass destructionmy life. <br/>Was it worth it?

But at Logically, I tell myself, yes. After all, what cost? Am I supposed are 11 Star Fleet Officers compared to feel good when I lost my First Officer and ten other crewmen for the sake of a Romulan defector? And what about the away team millions that I authorized for the search of Vrelnas' daughterthalaron weapon could kill? But do real bodies compare to hypothetical ones? It was a trap and seems like I lost two good men on that suicide ask myself this question after every mission. Command said that the risk was acceptable because Vrelnas wouldn't cooperate unless we went along. <br/>

When Only one thing I know is for certain: war with the hell did Star Fleet officers start taking orders from Romulans? Those weren't Admiral Benestad's men is imminent. And even more people are going to die... more sons and women that died; they were mine. I know who they were, met their familiesdaughters, mothers and their faces will haunt me the rest of my lifefathers. Was it worth it? <br/>

Logically, And I tell myself, yescan't do a damned thing about it.. After all, what are 11 Star Fleet Officers compared to the millions that the thalaron weapon could kill? But do real bodies compare to hypothetical ones? It seems like I ask myself this question after every mission. <br/>

Only one thing I know is for certain: war with the Romulans is imminentEnd Log. And even more people are going to die... more sons and daughters, mothers and fathers. <br/>

And I can= Crew Logs ===First Officer=====Cdr Nathan May=======Stardate 20711.16===='''t do a damned thing about it..Stardate 20711. 16''' <br/>Commander Nathan May:

End LogMy 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/>

'''Stardate 20710I guess part of me would like for Star Fleet to have a chance to finish things out with the Romulans.05''' <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade Laurianna Freya: <br/> 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?

Well it has been pretty routine 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 the most part since we left Starbase, apart from having Admirals and Politicians and those who like to oversee readiness reports on dabble in both professions. We mere Commanders just follow orders and hope our shots leave the defensive tubes first and offensive systems of the Ticonderoga; frankly I don’t know how Commander Tei did it! <br/>hit true.

I am enjoying it though; I have a briefing in 5 minutes, my first ever senior officer briefing, it Drills are to begin shortly across the ship. Security will be strange as the first I will be the lowest ranked out of all them, but arguably think. Seems like our new Security Chief has things well in charge of one of the most decisive department on the shiphand. I may be young, but I sure as hell hope he does. The last thing we need is a COS who doesn't have more experience than most of the DHs on this ship, with having Mariala’s experiences it gives me a good advantage to impress my command teamtogether. <br/>

But that goes for half our Department Heads. Security, Medical, Tactical– they're all green. And I must go, need to get to the Observation Loungemean green. But I guess we all were once. <br/>

End Log. <br/> <br/>

====Stardate 20712.07===='''Stardate 2071120712.1407''' <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade Laurianna FreyaCommander Nathan May: <br/>

Well, the first Senior Officers briefing is over and to This entry will be honest short. I am a bit annoyed. Neither myself nor Mariala have ever liked being kept in the dark about aspects of mission, by keeping the important people on a vessel in the dark it can lead my way to dangerous circumstancesallow Dr. Like death of crewmember or worse, the destruction of the vesselLane to finish my Physical that we were just starting into before all hell broke loose earlier today. <br/>

I know said drills were about to begin and that was putting it is not my place to directly question the motives of the Commodoremildly. If Engineering, Medical, but I feel that he is making Science and Tactical are as intense and error in judgement by keeping us in imaginative with their scenarios as our Security Department was with their's we won't need to worry about the darkRomulans. Maybe that should be left up to We'll destroy damn the FO, Commander Mayship on our own. Who knows? <br/>

Well one plus side of this, Joking aside. My hat is that I get off to be one of the most important people on the newestcrew. Moral seems high and, most powerful vessel in maybe it's just the entire Star Fleetnear doubling of our complement since transferring to this beast of a Heavy Cruiser but, now that is something things seem to write home about! <br/>be much busier aboard ship. Something I am enjoying.

I best get back to my duties on the bridgeEnd Log. <br/>

End Log====Stardate 20712. 29===='''Stardate 20712.29''' <br/> <br/>Commander Nathan May:

Had my yearly Physical today. I'll live. At least that''Stardate 20711s the official line anyway.14''' <br/>Lieutenant Commander Stewart MacDonald: <br/>

Well I have just attended The ship is standing at Yellow Alert as we near the first Senior Officers briefing on the Ticonderoga. I think things went wellborder. Most of All systems are green and the crew of the Titan have transferred across with the Commodorecontinues to preform well. <br/>

We are en-route 'll be passing close to the Romulan Neutral Zone where a well known nebula shortly, relatively speaking that is, as we are to conduct the final tests of continue out on our march. If anything it's giving the Tico. I would have preferred more time and somewhere a little less dangerous Sciences something to conduct the weapons drillskeep them occupied. <br/>

The computer is running a detailed scan of all I am on my way to the Bridge now to talk with the Commander Gregg regarding the ships systems. I have ordered this because turbolift 3 brokedown. So I want info he's bound to know about any other potential problems, just in case we have to go into battlestarted gleaning from the initial sensor readings of the cloud. <br/>

On reflection the Commodore was being a bit evasive about the missionEnd Log. I would assume we probably have to be somewhere within the five days that it is going to take to reach our destination. <br/>

At the moment I have ordered all available Engineers to double, triple and quadruple check every major system==Tactical=====Lt JG Laurianna Freya=======Stardate 20710. Some would describe that as being a bit excessive, but after the problem with the turbolift and our destination I would rather find the problems now, rather than in battle. Not that I want a battle05===='''Stardate 20710. 05''' <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade Laurianna Freya:

'''Stardate 20711I am enjoying it though; I have a briefing in 5 minutes, my first ever senior officer briefing, it will be strange as I will be the lowest ranked out of all them, but arguably in charge of one of the most decisive department on the ship. I may be young, but I have more experience than most of the DHs on this ship, with having Mariala’s experiences it gives me a good advantage to impress my command team.14''' <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade John Dempsey: <br/> I must go, need to get to the Observation Lounge.

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 somethingEnd Log. <br/>

I believe that I===Stardate 20711.14===='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'Stardate 20711. A few weeks ago I was just a junior security officer on a Frigate; now I14'''m the Chief of Security on a Heavy Cruiser that probably has more personnel in the Department than the Philadelphia had in total. <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade Laurianna Freya:

Well, the first Senior Officers briefing is over and to be honest I should make am a note to check that, actuallybit annoyed. Neither myself nor Mariala have ever liked being kept in the dark about aspects of mission, but by keeping the point remains. It's important people on a little scary, if I'm vessel in the dark it can lead to be completely honestdangerous circumstances. The workload is tremendousLike death of crewmember or worse, with far more paperwork than anyone at the Academy even hinted at, and attending Senior Staff meetings is nothing short destruction of terrifyingthe vessel. <br/>

I hope that I didn't let myself down too badly at know it is not my place to directly question the meeting in motives of the Observation Lounge. The Commodore acted somewhat evasively during the meeting, but I feel that he is making and I don't think I'm error in judgement by keeping us in the only one to notice itdark. Whatever it is Maybe that should be left up to the Ticonderoga is heading forFO, it definately isn't just a simple shakedown cruiseCommander May. <br/>Who knows?

Still, speculation isn't very useful, especially when there's too little information around. Having finished a report on the status Well one plus side of the Brigthis, is that I'm awaiting get to be one of the report of most important people on the new Midshipmannewest, Zzen Drell, on most powerful vessel in the Armoury. I can't help but take a liking to him; he's quietentire Star Fleet, responsible and seemingly eager now that is something to get to work. A few more weeks of training and he'll be a fine officer. <br/>write home about!

As I best get back 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 duties 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 talkbridge. <br/>

That's about all really, at the momentEnd Log. I'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/>

End Log====Stardate 20802. 15===='''Stardate 20802.15''' <br/> <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade Laurianna Freya:

'''Stardate 20711Entered by hand at helm console.14''' <br/>'''Midshipman Zzen Drell''' <br/>

My first These past few days on the Ticonderoga have been very interestingto say the least. I find that With the Romulan defectors coming aboard the Tico offering the crew seems latest Romulan ship to have accepted me without reservation. I recall my days in prevent the Gorn Military war that is going to occur according to the idea of those under my command not accepting me or my commands never entered my mindRomulan Commander Vrelnas. Granted being a member of But the Dragon Crest did help with my career, but here in Star Fleet the Dragon Crest means nothing thing is I am starting to them, so they treat me just as they would any other crew memberbelieve him. <br/>

I find Commodore Daher to be a very interesting, he has He assured us in the briefing that it would take time for the ability Romulans to put his crew at ease which makes track the crew all that more responsive and receptive to his orders. He would make an excellent Gorn CaptainNightowl, but we are now engaged in battle with three warbirds, strong and decisive with an impressive reputation based the commander’s daughter held hostage on what I have seen one of them. It all seems a little too convenient though, as though it is a well earned reputationwas planned this way. <br/>

After spending several days getting If you were going to know my supervisor Ltdefect, you would make sure that all everything was in order and not let them capture your family. Dempsey I find him to be a very interesting human. He has a command style just hope that also places you at ease. For a Lieutenant he all is relaxed well 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 foraway team. <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 closeEnd Log. 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====Stardate 20802. 25===='''Stardate 20802.25''' <br/> <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade Laurianna Freya:

'''Stardate 20711Well the bridge is basically destroyed, it had no structural integrity left so the Commodore decided to re-home us, so to speak, to the Battle/Auxiliary Bridge, I’ve never known what to call it, until the main bridge has been repaired. Let’s hope we make back to Starbase with the bridge in tact.16''' <br/>Commander Nathan May: <br/>

My personal feelings aside for her Commanding Officer There was one casualty on the Ticonderoga and her staff are shaping up bride, it is always terrible to be a good fit. I think lose an officer in the months line of duty, but that is what the risk we all took when joining and years to come we might actually be able to do some good out hereI just hoped that the officer knew that. If permitted that isI’m sure he did, yes, he did. <br/>

Seems like a lot of useless posturing if you ask me– I just hope we get back to Starbase in once piece and that this shakedown cruise of oursRomulan defector is worth it. Send the newest ship out on patrol along what used I don’t think this one death is going to be the Zone and not expect for someone on the other side to try to scratch the paint? Sounds like a set uplast. <br/>

I guess part of me would like for Star Fleet to have a chance to finish things out with the RomulansEnd Log. 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====Stardate 20803. 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 true31===='''Stardate 20803. 31''' <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade Laurianna Freya:

Drills are to begin shortly across Well, I must say that this mission is taking its toll on the ship. Security will be crew and my department is feeling the first I thinkeffects. Seems like our new Security Chief has things well I’ve already had two crewmen in handsickbay for stress related injuries. I sure as hell hope he does. The last don’t see how Star Fleet expects us to work under these conditions, one thing we need is a COS who doesn't I will be ordered strict R&R for my department back at Starbase, and if anyone says any different they will have it togetherme to answer to. <br/>

But that goes for half our Department Heads. SecurityOn the other hand the Ticonderoga has performed well under these conditions, it was three against one in the Romulans favour, Medicalbut now the tables have turned and there is one ship left, Tactical– they're all green. And I mean green. But I guess but we all were oncehave to get our away team out first, let’s hope there is an away team left. <br/>

End Log. <br/> <br/>

==Engineering=====LCdr Stewart MacDonald=======Stardate 20711.14===='''Stardate 20711.1714''' <br/>Lieutenant Calista LaneCommander Stewart MacDonald: <br/>

Considering this is a shakedown cruise Well I had been very pleased with have just attended the first Senior Officers briefing on the performance of my medical team so farTiconderoga. The pre-flight check list was completed on time, medical cabinets and other essential supplies were filled in accordance to regulationsI think things went well. The initial Most of the crew physicals had began and we are on track in completing them by of the time we reach Titan have transferred across with the Romulan Neutral ZoneCommodore. <br/>

The Ticonderoga’s first mission was a battle drill being conducted near We are en-route to the Romulan Neutral Zone. I honestly felt that this was a foolish endeavour in Star Fleet’s part. Personally I don’t see why where we needed are to conduct a battle drill so close to the border other than to provoke the Romulans into hostile actions. During final tests of the senior officer’s mission briefing conducted by Commodore Daher I can feel that he was hiding somethingTico. Granted I didn’t know the Commodore well would have preferred more time and I am no telepath but this mission, this situation just didn’t make any sense somewhere a little less dangerous to me. If conduct the Commodore is indeed holding back essential information I would like to know whyweapons drills. <br/>

In relation to The computer is running a detailed scan of all the mission ships systems. I have been ordered to have Sickbay ready for battle drills and I have submitted a plan for implementationthis because turbolift 3 brokedown. Based on my observation of the medical team So I want to know about any other potential problems, just in case we have reasons to believe my team will be ready for whatever comes our waygo into battle. <br/>

I have met On reflection the majority of Commodore was being a bit evasive about the senior 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 dutiesmission. When it comes to crew physicals however none of them has arrive for their crew physicals yet and I am quite certain they knew crew physicals is part of Star Fleet regulations. With the exception of the Commodore who have at least made an appointment. As senior staff I would assume we probably have hoped each and everyone of them would set an example for to be somewhere within the other junior officers, time will tell I supposefive days that it is going to take to reach our destination. <br/>

Anyhow it is time for me to At the moment I have a quick Sickbay pow wow ordered all available Engineers to give them double, triple and quadruple check every major system. Some would describe that as being a quick outline of bit excessive, but after the upcoming mission problem with the turbolift and our destination I would rather find the problems now, rather than in battle drill plans. Not that I am quite certain each and everyone of them would be up for the challengewant a battle. <br/>

End Log. <br/> <br/>

Lieutenant Junior Grade John DempseyCommander Stewart MacDonald: <br/>

Having just completed Well the review of the Security Drill that security drill was conducted by myself on the Ticonderoga, I find myself with some spare time to make a Log entry before the inevitable paperwork beginsuccess and a failure. Rather quaint that Even though we still use such an archaic term; I can't remember the last achieved overall victory this time I saw a sheet of paper. Perhaps it was in the Smithsonian; but I digresshad to evacuate Engineering. <br/>

The Drill on a whole went very well. Despite the random element of intruders effectively cut us off from the Drill only weapons that I programmed were in for extra realism, the Security Department reacted wellEngineering. All of I am going to review the Detachments conducted their drills efficiently and effectively, although the clearance location of Deck Twenty-Five took a few minutes longer than I would have expectedthose weapons personally. <br/>

The attack on the Bridge by the holograms was repelled effectively, although I think I will also see the Chief of Security Officer on duty did not manage to do anything before being stunned. However, given the surprise element about doing some basic training for some of the drill I have not been too harsh; a few hours of extra drill in Engineers. Back on the Holodeck will be sufficientTitan it was something that was instigated, but never used. <br/>

The defence of Sickbay Additionally that damn squeak is the only major point back so along with that I want to bring up, and will examine in more detail in a later report. Suffice to say that it took far too long for the Security Detachment to secure the area around Sickbay, and the Detachment leader allowed his team to be suppressed and cornered; if not for all the rather risky rear assault by the First Officer, they might all other damage we have been disabledour work cut out. <br/>

However, for every problem or negative point there is always a positive one The computer appears to look upon, and in this case it is the performance of the Delta Detachment under the command of Midshipman Drell. Although they faced the most difficult and stressful part of the Drill, disposing of a fake explosive device planted by the Warp Core, the Detachment succeeded beyond my expectations. I have commended the Midshipman on his excellent work and made a note in his file; be functioning normally again although how long that lasts I expect to see the Midshipman rise quickly in the ranksdo not know. <br/>

A more detailed version of this report will soon be submitted to Commodore Daher and Commander May for their examination; I hope that they will find the Security Department to have lived up to their expectationsEnd Log. I also hope that they find I have lived up to their expectations. But on this point. I fear only time will tell. <br/>

End Log====Stardate 20802. 07===='''Stardate 20802.07''' <br/> <br/>Lieutenant Commander Stewart MacDonald:

Well what a turn up. It would appear that the Tico'''Stardate 20712s first mission is to help some Romulans defect.05''' <br/>Lieutenant Commander Stewart MacDonald: <br/>

Well I sat through the security drill was a success and a failurebriefing only mildy paying attention. Even though we achieved overall victory this time I had could never forgive the Romulans for what happened to evacuate Engineeringmy father. <br/>

The intruders effectively cut us off from Back to the Tico. All the ships systems are running at peak efficiency. Which is just as well as the only weapons that were in Engineeringship is surrounded by three Romulan ships. I am going to review hopeful that the Commodore can keep the location of those weapons personallypeace and we won't get into a battle. The Tico is new and I don't know how she will cope in battle. <br/>

I think I will also see the have made Midshipman Cenara Vixx, Chief of Security about doing some basic training for some of the EngineersMate. Back on I look at her and see the Titan it was something promise and enthusiasm that I had when I was instigated, but never usedfresh out the Academy. Although I hope she doesn't experience her own Tharos III. <br/>

Additionally that damn squeak is back so along with that and all the other damage we have our work cut outShe has given me a PADD containing a project she was working on... <br/>

The computer appears to be functioning normally again although how long What the hell was that lasts I do not know. <br/>?

End Log. <br/> <br/>

====Stardate 20802.27==='''Stardate 2071220802.0527''' <br/>Midshipman Zzen DrellLieutenant Commander Stewart MacDonald: <br/>

Lt. Dempsey’s Combat Simulation are now complete. In my own opinion I felt that Well the Delta Team under my command did rather well, but I also feel that we should have retaken Engineering much quickerTico has certainly had a baptism of fire. If Lt. Dempsey fails us on that. I must claim full responsibility for the team’s failureDeck One has suffered critical damage along with severe damage to Deck Two. <br/>

On a personal note, I must apologize to LCdr MacDonald for the damage that The shields are near overload because of the Delta Team inflicted on engineering but, in our defense we did offer to help clean up strain and half the crewman just rolled her eyes at us, as if Security personnel didn’t posses the technological knowledge EPS conduits are about to help clean up Engineeringfry. <br/>

Perhaps, I could suggest to LtOther than that the Tico is in pretty good shape. Dempsey and LCdr MacDonald a cross training program for Security and Engineering personnel to allow each department to be able to handle basic Security and The Engineering scenarios until such team is doing a time as the respective experts can arrive and take overbriliant job. <br/>

I am not sure what the vision of my dead sister meansMidshipman Vixx has also performed admiraly. I have thought of going to She has been quite literally thrown in at the ship Counselor and talk about it but, I am not sure. I do not want to appear weak. Not to mention I am not even sure if we have one as this is only a shake down cruisedeep end. <br/>

Currently I miss my sister and I hope to have an Engineer on one day take the life of the Romulan who killed herships to assist the away team. I am not sure if this is an issue have had no reports of how things are over there. I can discuss with my superior officer; as wish I don’t think Ltcould have went. DempseyHowever, Cdr May or Cmdr Daher I felt that I was needed here plus my hatred of the Romulans would approve of hunting down and killing a Romulanprobably cloud my judgement. <br/>

End LogThe Commodore has taken the ship into a nebula that has given us a reprieve. It appears the Romulan sensors are having difficulty. This means the Tico is taking less fire from them. So I have instigated measures to try and recharge the primary shields. <br/> <br/>

'''Stardate 20712End Log.07''' <br/>Commander Nathan May: <br/>

This entry will be short===Mid Cenara Vixx=======Stardate 20801. 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 today04===='''Stardate 20801. 04''' <br/>Midshipman Cenara Vixx:

I said drills were about 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 begin and that was putting have a spirit, an energy all its own. The crew has the feeling of they can do anything. Yes, it mildly. If Engineeringis a brand new ship, Medicala seasoned crew but there is something more, Science and Tactical are as intense and imaginative with their scenarios as our Security Department was with their's we won't need its hard to describe. The only conclusion that I can come to worry about is the Romulansships Commanding Officers have created such an atmosphere that it just brings out the best in everyone. We'll destroy damn Having had some conversations with the ship on our owncrew I found out the following opinions of the crew. <br/>

Joking asideCommodore Joseph Daher: From what I have learned Commodore Daher is a brilliant officer, articulate and intelligent. My hat is off to 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. Moral seems high and, maybe it's just as many of them followed him from the near doubling of our complement since transferring to this beast U.S.S. Titan. Some of the crew have told me if they ever had a Heavy Cruiser but, things seem problem or needed advice they would not hesitate to be much busier aboard ship. Something I am enjoyingask him. <br/>

End LogCommander 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/> <br/>

'''Stardate 20712Lt.19''' <br/>Ensign Zzen DrellJohn Dempsey: <br/>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.

I was surprised today, while 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 the Bridge Ltboard. Dempsey informed me that I had in fact been promoted to several Trills with me at the rank of Ensignacademy and I was impressed. I did not know Many people feel that I was even being consideredif 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 not wait until my mother and father hear the newscompensate for. <br/>

As I was elated when mother informed me that she was pregnant. Ever since Zemm’shara death mother had always wanted to have more children. The Doctors told her that she would be having three hatchlingsnot met the rest of the Tico’s senior officers, perhaps fouryet. Mother says that father is excited and proud I can not offer an opinion but, hides behind his mask of seriousnessif Lt. She said that he is fixing up Zemm’shara’s old room for the nurseryFreya, Lt. Mother also said that grandmother Dempsey and grandfather Commander May are already spoiling an example of the new hatchlings and mother caliber of officer that Commodore has not even built 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 nest or laid Tico upon graduation, as LCdr Stewart MacDonald is Chief Engineer of the eggs, yetTico but I do know that Commodore Daher is a man I know I can learn from as well. <br/>

I had a rather odd experience during our recent Security Combat SimulationEnd Log. My sister came to me in a vision so real. I could swear I could have touched her. I am not sure how the birth will affect mother, if she should have a female hatchling. I known Zemm’shara’s death was years ago. I know I should have moved beyond that but, I still miss her. I do not know if it was the stress that caused me to see her, or the fact that I was tired, I do not know for sure. It is hard to say what caused it and why. <br/>

Perhaps one or even all of the hatchlings will grow up and join Star Fleet====Stardate 20801. I just hope that everything goes well for mother. She asked me if I could be home for the hatching. I told her I was not sure if that would be possible16===='''Stardate 20801. 16''' <br/> Midshipman Cenara Vixx:

However, if after our current mission, The buzz on the ship is that we are hosting Romulans or that we find ourselves with nothing are supposed to do; then perhaps be meeting them I can convince Commodore Daher am not sure, as Engineering is in most cases that Ghdar would be a nice place for some well earned shore leave. Not last to mention hear the fact that no Federation Ship has visited the Gorn home world since the U.Slatest rumors.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E visited over thirty years agoRomulans, when Captain Picard persuaded the Gorn Hegemony this should prove to join the Federation in their war against the Jem’Hadarbe an interesting mission. <br/>

I know have been working on a power spike issue in engineering. I believe that I have found the two Autarchy, would feel honored by a visit from cause of the Federation and an officer with Commodore Daher’s reputation would only add power spike. Chief MacDonald has more than lived up to my expectations. I just hope that honorI 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/>

End LogI 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/> <br/>

'''Stardate 20712End Log.29''' <br/>Commander Nathan May: <br/>

Had my yearly Physical today==Security=====Lt JG John Dempsey=======Stardate 20711. I14===='ll live''Stardate 20711. At least that14'''s the official line anyway. <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade John Dempsey:

The ship is standing at Yellow Alert as we near the border. All systems are green Having managed to grab enough space time in between Security reports and the crew continues almost-constant supply of PADDs that come across my desk, I thought it about time to preform wellwrite something. <br/>

WeI believe that I'll be passing close m getting into the swing of things as the Chief of Security, but I have to a well known nebula shortly, relatively speaking admit that is, as we continue out on our march. If anything it's giving taking some getting used to. A few weeks ago I was just a junior security officer on a Frigate; now I'm the Sciences something to keep them occupiedChief of Security on a Heavy Cruiser that probably has more personnel in the Department than the Philadelphia had in total. <br/>

I am on my way should make a note to check that, actually, but the Bridge now to talk with the Commander Gregg regarding the info hepoint remains. It's bound a little scary, if I'm to have started gleaning from be completely honest. The workload is tremendous, with far more paperwork than anyone at the initial sensor readings Academy even hinted at, and attending Senior Staff meetings is nothing short of the cloudterrifying. <br/>

End LogI hope 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 is that the Ticonderoga is heading for, it definately isn't just a simple shakedown cruise. <br/> <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'Stardate 20801m awaiting the report of the new Midshipman, Zzen Drell, on the Armoury.04I can't help but take a liking to him; he's quiet, responsible and seemingly eager to get to work. A few more weeks of training and he' <br/>Midshipman Cenara Vixx: <br/> ll be a fine officer.

As to the other officer's onboard, I am here. 've already met the First Officer and the CMO informally, as well as formally; I do not know how I did it worry that my first impressions on Starbase Bravo will prejudice them towards me, but, I did itagain only time will tell. I am on As for the U.S.S. Tico serving under Chief Engineer Stewart MacDonald. rest, I was surprised at how the Tico seems to have a spirit've liased with Lieutenant Freya, an energy all its own. The crew has the feeling of they can do anything. Yes, it is a brand new shipACTO, a seasoned crew but there is something moreyet to talk informally with her, its hard to describe. The only conclusion that I can come to is and the same goes for the ships Commanding Officers have created such an atmosphere that it just brings out CSO and the best in everyoneChief Engineer. Having had some conversations with Perhaps when the crew I found out the following opinions of the crewmission is over we can get together and have a talk. <br/>

Commodore Joseph Daher: From what I have learned Commodore Daher is a brilliant officerThat's about all really, articulate and intelligent. Some say that if he did not enter Star Fleet he would have done excellent in at the Federation Diplomatic Coremoment. He has I'm awaiting the loyalty as well as the devotion report from Midshipman Drell, and I've sent a copy of the crew, as many of them followed him from Security Drill to the UCommodore.SOnce he approves it I can begin preparations for the drill.S. Titan. Some Until then, there's more of the crew have told me if they ever had a problem or needed advice they would not hesitate this infernal paperwork to ask himdo. <br/>

Commander Nathan May: Former First Officer of the UEnd Log.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====Stardate 20712. 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 him05===='''Stardate 20712. 05''' <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade John Dempsey:

Lt. Laurianna Freya: Lt. Freya Having just completed the review of the Security Drill that was conducted by myself on the Tico’s Chief Tactical Officer and a joined Trill Ticonderoga, I find myself with some spare time to boot. It is exciting to have make a Trill on boardLog entry before the inevitable paperwork begin. Rather quaint that we still use such an archaic term; I had several Trills with me at can't remember the academy and last time I was impressed. Many people feel that if you have saw a Trill on a mission, you are guaranteed successsheet of paper. Some call Trills Perhaps it was in the new Vulcans Smithsonian; 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 fordigress. <br/>

As I have not met The Drill on a whole went very well. Despite the rest random element of the Tico’s senior officers, yet. Drill that I can not offer an opinion butprogrammed in for extra realism, if Lt. Freya, Ltthe Security Department reacted well. Dempsey and Commander May are an example All of the caliber of officer that Commodore has chosen to surround himself withDetachments conducted their drills efficiently and effectively, then I am positive that our mission will be completely successful. I know I asked that I be posted to although the Tico upon graduation, as LCdr Stewart MacDonald is Chief Engineer clearance of the Tico but I do know that Commodore Daher is Deck Twenty-Five took a man few minutes longer than I know I can learn from as wellwould have expected. <br/>

End LogThe attack on the Bridge by the holograms was repelled effectively, although the Security Officer on duty did not manage to do anything before being stunned. However, given the surprise element of the drill I have not been too harsh; a few hours of extra drill in the Holodeck will be sufficient. <br/> <br/>

'''Stardate 20801The defence of Sickbay is the only major point that I want to bring up, and will examine in more detail in a later report. Suffice to say that it took far too long for the Security Detachment to secure the area around Sickbay, and the Detachment leader allowed his team to be suppressed and cornered; if not for the rather risky rear assault by the First Officer, they might all have been disabled.08''' <br/>Ensign Zzen Drell: <br/>

We sit here However, for every problem or negative point there is always a positive one to look upon, and in close proximity to this case it is the performance of the Delta Detachment under the nebulacommand of Midshipman Drell. The nebula sits there like an evil cloak waiting. The tension is high on Although they faced the most difficult and stressful part of the Drill, disposing of a fake explosive device planted by the Warp Core, the shipDetachment succeeded beyond my expectations. I myself do not like have commended the not knowing Midshipman on his excellent work and made a note in his file; I expect to see the feeling of helplessness that comes with waitingMidshipman rise quickly in the ranks. What hidden dangers lurk just inside the nebula? <br/>

We received two new crewmembers this week. A Bolian named Cenara Vixx; she seems capable and confident, typical of a Bolian. She is an attractive female with a lovely shade more detailed version of Blue. Yes, Bolians are Blue but this one is different. She is your typical Bolian, ready report will soon be submitted to plunge into a problem Commodore Daher and Commander May for their examination; I hope that they will find the Security Department to have lived up to their expectations. I also hope that they find a solutionI have lived up to their expectations. But on this point. I think she fear only time will make a fine addition to the crewtell. <br/>

Our other new crewmember is a Benzite named Hoya DworaEnd Log. I was surprised to see her in the black and blue uniform of a Medical officer. She is lilac in color, kind of a nice complement to the Bolian. Like all Benzites, she too is confident and no doubt knowledgeable in her respective discipline, if she was not I am sure that Commodore Daher would not have chosen her, to serve on his ship. I must admit it was rather funny to see her addressing an empty chair when she reported to the Bridge upon her arrival. <br/>

The Bolian seems familiar to me====Stardate 20802. I think we had a class or two in our freshman year. I think we may have actually met at a party thrown by a mutual friend, Cadet Peter Blute, a human engineering major, if I am not mistaken14===='''Stardate 20802. 14''' <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade John Dempsey:

It is refreshing I'm managing to see more diverse crewmembers coming on board. Midshipmen Vixx and Dwora do not look like humans like so many of log this in the other Alpha Quadrant species that are serving in Star fleet do. It helps me to feel few moments I have alone before I assemble a little less isolated. I am hoping Boarding Party to get beam onto the Romulan Warbird Terix and attempt a chance rescue of the daughter of Commander Vrelnas, the senior Romulan officer and commander of the Nightowl who has defected to work with both of them at some pointthe Federation. <br/>

End LogThe 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/> <br/>

'''Stardate 20801However, 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.15''' <br/>Midshipman Elizabeth Lewis: <br/>

My first few months on Commander May is leading the Tico Boarding Party, along with myself leading a Security Detachment, a Marine Detachment, and several other crewmembers. We expect heavy resistance, and I have been definitely been interesting onescalled for volunteers only for the mission. Now the battle drill is Whilst I will not voice such concerns publically, I fear that all those who beam over we’ve been finishing to the crew physicals in Sickbay which have taken us a while but they’re nearly finishedWarbird will be returning. <br/>

A new medical Midshipman has been assigned I have to admit, and here I'm turning down the shipvoulume to make sure I'm not heard, Hoya Dworathat I'm quite literally terrified of what is to come. I have only been in action once before, a Benziteon Tharos III, and there I have spoken managed to nearly kill myself with her a few times and she seems very nice and grenade. I hope we become friends. It’s comforting to didn't even have someone onboard who is in the same boat as meany other men or women under my command, (no pun intended.) There’s also a new Engineering officer, Cenara Vixx who I have yet to met but I’m sure she’ll fit in well to the Ticoor such an important mission. <br/>

My hands are shaking, even though I look forward 'm trying my best to see what challenges this mission providesstop them, and my heart feels like it is trying to burst through my ribcage. I'm sweating as well, although that at least seems to be under control for the moment. <br/>

End LogI'm so scared. <br/> <br/>I don't know if I can do this - lead dozens of personnel into a dangerous situation where many may never come back, and under my responsibility. I look at their faces and I realize how few I actually know; I have difficulty even matching names to faces half the time. How many of those faces will be absent once this mission is over?

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'Stardate 20801t have a good feeling about this mission.16''' <br/>Lieutenant Commander Edward Gregg: <br/>

The past few days have been more eventful than anticipatedEnd Log. <br/>

Courtesy of the new Chief of Security the ship got a taste of what it was like to repel a Cardassian boarding party====Stardate 20804. 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 party12===='''Stardate 20804. 12''' <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade John Dempsey:

After the events of exercise long range sensors picked up a nebula. It felt like a brilliant excuse to avoid antagonising the I once thought, naively, that I could trust Romulans with our battle exercises. It also felt amazing to watch new life forming since , that the last time I encountered a nebula ended in rumours and the Titan limping home. So far slurs and generalizations made about them were just the nebula has been a bit sort of a happy enigmathings you find in any large military organizations. The sensors have classified the nebula as an emission nebulaGod, I was so naive thinking that, thinking that Romulans were anything but what they revealed themselves to be on this mission - treacherous, 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 sensorsmurderous scum fit for nothing but execution. <br/>

Lastly and this one might need I will never trust a security protocolRomulan again. The Ticonderoga has come into contact with a vessel known Not as long as I live. I can never forgive them for the IRW Nightowldeath of Commander May, and for the loss of my arm. So far I could handle the contact has been friendly. The Commander arm on its own; that's just one of the Nightowl has asked for Commodore Daher by name making this encounter rather perplexingthings that you live with once you sign the PADD and you join Star Fleet. At Those are the risks you take, and this current point in time the Nightowl and her crew have a significant tactical advantage over us, so hopefully things will stay friendlymy number came up. <br/>

In hindsight it appears as if the Commodore was the only one informed of the Nightowl But there's a difference between losing an arm in combat, and where the Tico was to meet it, meaning that Star Fleet Intelligence was keeping this encounter on the hush hushexecution. The situation itself is starting to feel like one Romulans executed Commander May. One of those Cold War encounters from early Earth historythem, but if a Major in the Tal Shiar who died on the Nightowl is missed by its owners it might prove Warbird when the thalaron burst hit, placed a Disruptor to be more than a little hazardous for both shipsthe Commander's face and vaporized him. <br/>

End LogOh god. There was nothing left of him but a slight mark on the floor of the cell. I'll carry those images until the day I die. Every time I close my eyes, I can see the Commander's face as he gets hit, the way his body seems to gain an instant silhouette and then slowly fade out in a flurry of colours. <br/> <br/>

It was a trap, which was the risk we ran in a mission like this. As one team tried to find Commander Vrelnas'''Stardate 20801daughter in the Detention Area, I led a team to disable the power grid. I planted the explosives and pulled the trigger, but nothing happened. They had been beamed away, and a second later we were surrounded and outnumbered.16''' <br/>Midshipman Cenara Vixx: <br/>

The buzz on We were placed in a cell, with the ship is teddy bear that we are hosting Romulans or held the transmitter that we are supposed to be meeting them I am not sure, as Engineering is had supposedly been implanted in most cases the daughter. Then that last to hear swine Antiok killed the latest rumorsCommander. RomulansI tried to save him, this should prove I did my best - you've got to be an interesting missionbelieve me! But he died, and all I could do was lead the remnants of the Boarding Party out of the cell and into the Warbird. <br/>

I have been working on We made it to a power spike issue in engineering. I believe that I have found Shuttlebay and were beamed out by the cause Ticonderoga after a fierce fire fight between us and a contingent of the power spikeguards. Chief MacDonald has more than lived up to It was then that my expectations. I just hope that arm was crushed by two cargo cannisters, and I can live up to his. He has the cutest accent. Some of the ladies tell me he knows how was beamed to fill out a kilt but to be honest I am not sure what a kilt is, what ever Sickbay after making it is the human females thinks he looks awesome in oneback. <br/>

I must admit the Tico is more than one could hope for'll be honest. The crew has been welcoming and I don’t miss the Academy as don't remember much as I thought I wouldapart from overwhelming pain. The crew does have But they ahd to amputate the arm and replace it with a rather infectious cancloned bio-do- attitudesynthetic one. It looks the same, even down to the wrinkles in my elbow, but it doesn't feel the same. Others I am excited and honored 've talked to be working on such a wonderful ship with such an excellent crewover subspace say they never do. <br/>

End LogWe'll be back at Starbase Bravo in a few days. Maybe we'll have some shore leave then. But I don't want it. What's the point? I failed in my duty. I let the First Officer of the ship be executed whilst I stood by helplessly. I deserve to be stripped of my rank, but I doubt that'll happen. I'll probably get a medal instead. <br/> <br/>

I'll be fit for duty in a few weeks. Then I'll be back on the Ticonderoga and the only way I'Stardate 20801ll leave her before the end of the war against the Romulans is in a bodybag. I intend to avenge Commander May the best way I can, the only way I can. In Romulan blood. By killing as many Romulans as I can, and making the Romulan military suffer.23''' <br/>Midshipman Hoya Dwora: <br/>

The crew is on edge as the rumors abound as to why the Romulans are on boardEnd Log. The story changes minute to minute and gets more outlandish as they go. The latest is that Commodore Daher had a romantic relationship with a Romulan several years ago and they had a child. The child’s mother is dead and he has come to retrieve his daughter. <br/>

In fact people claim to have seen the daughter with their own eyes===Mid Zzen Drell=======Stardate 20711. One crewman said that he saw the Romulan smiling at the Commodore in the transporter room14===='''Stardate 20711. The only problem with that is Commodore would have had to have fathered the child when he was ten years old. Really, what goes through peoples minds, a ten year old Terran male fathering a Romulan offspring? 14''' <br/>'''Midshipman Zzen Drell'''

Another story that has My first few days on the Ticonderoga have been circulating is that Commander May is in fact a spy and very interesting. I find that the Federation is returning him crew seems to have accepted me without reservation. I recall my days in the Romulan Star Empire to continue his espionage for Gorn Military the Federation. His cover is supposed to be idea of all things a Professor at The Imperial War Collegethose under my command not accepting me or my commands never entered my mind. The only problem with that is The Imperial War College is Granted being a Romulan military school, where both members member of the regular military and Dragon Crest did help with my career, but here in Star Fleet the Tal Shair are trained. Forget the fact that a new professor showing up at The Imperial War College Dragon Crest means nothing to them, so they treat me just as they would be investigated more closely than a say a worker at the Romulan ship yardsany other crew member. <br/>

If people are going I find Commodore Daher to start rumorsbe a very interesting, he has the ability to put his crew at least make them some what plausible. The very idea of Commodore Daher ease which makes the father of some Romulan strumpet crew all that more responsive and Commander May a super spyreceptive to his orders. What’s next our He would make an excellent Gorn Security Officer Captain, strong and decisive with an impressive reputation based on what I have seen it is in fact Bynar in disguise just making his way back to the Beta Magellan systema well earned reputation. <br/>

I have downloaded all medical information on Romulans just in case After spending several days getting to know my supervisor Lt. Dempsey I find myself having him to treat 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 injured Romulan. impressive knowledge of the Terran martial arts and I hope that we don’t end up with any injured butI can convince him to teach me some of those different combat techniques, with people being on as when I was in the edge chances are someone will Academy they didn’t get hurtinto the level of understand that I would have hoped for. <br/>

End LogI 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/> <br/>

'''Stardate 20802End Log.07''' <br/>Lieutenant Commander Stewart MacDonald: <br/>

Well what a turn up====Stardate 20712. It would appear that the Tico05===='s first mission is to help some Romulans defect''Stardate 20712. 05''' <br/>Midshipman Zzen Drell:

Lt. Dempsey’s Combat Simulation are now complete. In my own opinion I sat through felt that the briefing only mildy paying attentionDelta Team under my command did rather well, but I also feel that we should have retaken Engineering much quicker. If Lt. Dempsey fails us on that. I could never forgive must claim full responsibility for the Romulans for what happened to my fatherteam’s failure. <br/>

Back On a personal note, I must apologize to LCdr MacDonald for the damage that the Tico. All Delta Team inflicted on engineering but, in our defense we did offer to help clean up and the ships systems are running crewman just rolled her eyes at peak efficiency. Which is just as well us, as if Security personnel didn’t posses the ship is surrounded by three Romulan ships. I am hopeful that the Commodore can keep the peace and we won't get into a battle. The Tico is new and I don't know how she will cope in battletechnological knowledge to help clean up Engineering. <br/>

Perhaps, I have made Midshipman Cenara Vixx, Chief Engineers Matecould suggest to Lt. I look at her Dempsey and LCdr MacDonald a cross training program for Security and Engineering personnel to allow each department to be able to handle basic Security and see Engineering scenarios until such a time as the promise respective experts can arrive and enthusiasm that I had when I was fresh out the Academy. Although I hope she doesn't experience her own Tharos IIItake over. <br/>

She has given me a PADD containing a project she was working onI am not sure what the vision of my dead sister means. I have thought of going to the ship Counselor and talk about it but, I am not sure.I do not want to appear weak.Not to mention I am not even sure if we have one as this is only a shake down cruise. <br/>

What I miss my sister and I hope to one day take the hell was that? <br/>life of the Romulan who killed her. I am not sure if this is an issue I can discuss with my superior officer; as I don’t think Lt. Dempsey, Cdr May or Cmdr Daher would approve of hunting down and killing a Romulan.

End Log. <br/> <br/>

'''====Stardate 2080220712.14''' <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade John Dempsey: <br/> 19====

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''Stardate 20712. 19''' <br/>Ensign Zzen Drell:

The Nightowl contains advanced weaponry and technology I was surprised today, while on the Bridge Lt. Dempsey informed me that could quite easily give the Romulan Empire the edge it requires I had in fact been promoted to defeat the Federation if the tenuous peace we have with the Romulans comes to an endrank of Ensign. I did not know that I was even being considered. Commander Vrelnas has defected with the technology to, as I understand it, try can not wait until my mother and maintain the balance of power in father hear the Quadrantnews. <br/>

HoweverI was elated when mother informed me that she was pregnant. Ever since Zemm’shara death mother had always wanted to have more children. The Doctors told her that she would be having three hatchlings, a defection perhaps four. Mother says that father is never an easy or simple taskexcited and proud but, and we have been surrounded and engaged by three Romulan Warbirdshides behind his mask of seriousness. Onboard the leading Warbird, and held captive by an apparent She said that he is fixing up Zemm’shara’s old friend of room for the Commander, is his daughternursery. Before we leave Mother also said that grandmother and grandfather are already spoiling the Neutral Zone new hatchlings and attempt to escape to Starbase Bravomother has not even built the nest or laid the eggs, we must try and rescue this little girlyet. <br/>

Commander May is leading the Boarding Party, along with myself leading I had a rather odd experience during our recent Security Detachment, Combat Simulation. My sister came to me in a Marine Detachment, and several other crewmembersvision so real. We expect heavy resistance, and I could swear I could have called for volunteers only for touched her. I am not sure how the missionbirth will affect mother, if she should have a female hatchling. I known Zemm’shara’s death was years ago. Whilst I will not voice such concerns publicallyknow I should have moved beyond that but, I fear still miss her. I do not know if it was the stress that all those who beam over caused me to see her, or the Warbird will be returningfact that I was tired, I do not know for sure. It is hard to say what caused it and why. <br/>

I have to admit, Perhaps one or even all of the hatchlings will grow up and here join Star Fleet. I'm turning down the voulume to make sure I'm not heard, just hope that everything goes well for mother. She asked me if I'm quite literally terrified of what is to comecould be home for the hatching. I have only been in action once before, on Tharos III, and there told her I managed to nearly kill myself with a grenade. I didn't even have any other men or women under my command, or such an important missionwas not sure if that would be possible. <br/>

My hands are shakingHowever, even though I'm trying my best to stop themif after our current mission, and my heart feels like it is trying we find ourselves with nothing to burst through my ribcage. do; then perhaps I'm sweating as can convince Commodore Daher that Ghdar would be a nice place for some wellearned shore leave. Not to mention the fact that no Federation Ship has visited the Gorn home world since the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E visited over thirty years ago, although that at least seems when Captain Picard persuaded the Gorn Hegemony to be under control for join the Federation in their war against the momentJem’Hadar. <br/>

I'm so scared. I don't know if I can do this - lead dozens of personnel into the two Autarchy, would feel honored by a dangerous situation where many may never come back, visit from the Federation and under my responsibility. I look at their faces and I realize how few I actually know; I have difficulty even matching names an officer with Commodore Daher’s reputation would only add to faces half the timethat honor. How many of those faces will be absent once this mission is over? <br/>

What if one of them is mine? I don't know, I think I'm just thinking too muchEnd Log. All I can do is my duty, and nothing more. I just don't have a good feeling about this mission. <br/>

End Log====Stardate 20801. <br/> <br/> 08===='''Stardate 2080220801.1508''' <br/>Ensign Zzen Drell: <br/>

I must admit that We sit here in close proximity to the idea of a boarding party seems nebula. The nebula sits there like a reckless course of action to mean evil cloak waiting. Why should we go to them, make them come to us The tension is high on our termsthe ship. The Terrans call it giving up I myself do not like the not knowing and the home field advantagefeeling of helplessness that comes with waiting. <br/>What hidden dangers lurk just inside the nebula?

I have been in battle before against the Romulans. It will not be an easy taskWe received two new crewmembers this week. The Romulans fight A Bolian named Cenara Vixx; she seems capable and fight wellconfident, typical of a Bolian. Resistance will be heavy and warriors will die She is an attractive female with a lovely shade of that I am sureBlue. I do know Yes, Bolians are Blue but this one thing the Romulans that we face on the boarding party will fight is different. She is your typical Bolian, ready to the death, for if plunge into a problem and find a Romulan should survive they solution. I think she will face make a tribunal and then execution back on Romulus for allowing an enemy fine addition to board their shipthe crew. <br/>

Our other new crewmember is a Benzite named Hoya Dwora. I have notice that Lt. Dempsey seems a bit uneasy; it may be was surprised to see her in the burden black and blue uniform of commanda Medical officer. She is lilac in color, or just the uncertainty kind of this mission. It is one thing to lead an away team on a medical emergency but, nice complement to rescue a child from a hostile enemy ship is something elsethe Bolian. We are sending over a huge boarding party so there Like all Benzites, she too is safety confident and no doubt knowledgeable in numbers. her respective discipline, if she was not I am sure we will be successfulthat Commodore Daher would not have chosen her, to serve on his ship. I must admit it was rather funny to see her addressing an empty chair when she reported to the Bridge upon her arrival. <br/>

The Bolian seems familiar to me. I recall the first time I think we 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 slavesclass or two in our freshman year. I was forced to use my short bladethink we may have actually met at a party thrown by a mutual friend, Cadet Peter Blute, 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 human engineering major, if I severed his head from his torso. My squad had successfully routed the Romulansam not mistaken. <br/>

Human It is refreshing to see more diverse crewmembers coming on board. Midshipmen Vixx and Dwora do not accept or prepare for death as look like humans like so many of the other Alpha Quadrant species but I am confided that under the leadership of Commander May and Ltare serving in Star fleet do. Dempsey that death will not be an issueIt helps me to feel a little less isolated. I have faith in Commander May and Lt. Dempsey ability am hoping to get a chance to lead this boarding party and rescue Commander Vrelnas’s daughterwork with both of them at some point. <br/>

I find myself liking Commander Vrelnas despite that fact that he is a RomulanEnd Log. 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====Stardate 20802. <br/> <br/> 15====

Lieutenant Junior Grade Laurianna FreyaEnsign Zzen Drell: <br/>

Entered by hand at helm consoleI 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/>

These past few days I have been interesting to say in battle before against the leastRomulans. It will not be an easy task. With 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 Romulan defectors coming aboard Romulans that we face on the Tico offering the latest Romulan ship to prevent the war that is going to occur according boarding party will fight to the death, for if a Romulan Commander Vrelnas. But the thing is I am starting should survive they will face a tribunal and then execution back on Romulus for allowing an enemy to believe himboard their ship. <br/>

He assured us in the briefing I have notice that Lt. Dempsey seems a bit uneasy; it would take time for may be the Romulans to track the Nightowl, but we are now engaged in battle with three warbirdsburden of command, with or just the commander’s daughter held hostage on one uncertainty of themthis mission. It all seems is one thing to lead an away team on a little too convenient thoughmedical emergency but, as though it was planned this wayto 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/>

If you were going to defectI recall the first time I had encountered hostile Romulans, it was the day I received my short blade, you would make sure that all everything it was in order a week after I graduated from the Gorn Military Institute. A group of Romulan and not let them 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 your familyand shackled a young brown scale no more than four or five. In one clean swish I just hope that all is well with severed his head from his torso. My squad had successfully routed the away teamRomulans. <br/>

End LogHuman 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/> <br/>

'''Stardate 20802I 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.25''' <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade Laurianna Freya: <br/>

Well the bridge is basically destroyed, it had no structural integrity left so the Commodore decided to re-home us, so to speak, to the Battle/Auxiliary Bridge, I’ve never known what to call it, until the main bridge has been repairedEng Log. Let’s hope we make back to Starbase with the bridge in tact. <br/>

There was one casualty on the bride, it is always terrible to lose an officer in the line of duty, but that is what the risk we all took when joining and I just hoped that the officer knew that==Medical=====Lt Calista Lane=======Stardate 20711. I’m sure he did, yes, he did17===='''Stardate 20711. 17''' <br/>Lieutenant Calista Lane:

I just hope we get back to Starbase in once piece and that Considering this Romulan defector is worth ita shakedown cruise I had been very pleased with the performance of my medical team so far. I don’t think this one death is going The pre-flight check list was completed on time, medical cabinets and other essential supplies were filled in accordance to be regulations. The initial crew physicals had began and we are on track in completing them by the lasttime we reach the Romulan Neutral Zone. <br/>

End LogThe 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. <br/> <br/>

'''Stardate 20802In relation to the mission I have been ordered to have Sickbay ready for battle drills and I have submitted a plan for implementation. Based on my observation of the medical team I have reasons to believe my team will be ready for whatever comes our way.27''' <br/> Lieutenant Commander Stewart MacDonald: <br/>

Well I have met the Tico majority of the senior 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. When it comes to crew physicals however none of them has certainly had a baptism arrive for their crew physicals yet and I am quite certain they knew crew physicals is part of fireStar Fleet regulations. Deck One has suffered critical damage along with severe damage to Deck TwoWith the exception of the Commodore who have at least made an appointment. As senior staff I would have hoped each and everyone of them would set an example for the other junior officers, time will tell I suppose. <br/>

The shields are near overload because Anyhow it is time for me to have a quick Sickbay pow wow to give them a quick outline of the strain upcoming mission and half the EPS conduits are about to frybattle drill plans. I am quite certain each and everyone of them would be up for the challenge. <br/>

Other than that the Tico is in pretty good shapeEnd Log. The Engineering team is doing a briliant job. <br/>

Midshipman Vixx has also performed admiraly===Mid Hoya Dwora=======Stardate 20801. She has been quite literally thrown in at the deep end23===='''Stardate 20801. 23''' <br/>Midshipman Hoya Dwora:

Currently I have an Engineer The crew is on one of edge as the Romulan ships rumors abound as to assist why the away team. I have had no reports of how things Romulans are over thereon board. I wish I could have wentThe story changes minute to minute and gets more outlandish as they go. However, I felt The latest is that I was needed here plus my hatred of the Romulans would probably cloud my judgementCommodore Daher had a romantic relationship with a Romulan several years ago and they had a child. The child’s mother is dead and he has come to retrieve his daughter. <br/>

The Commodore has taken In fact people claim to have seen the ship into a nebula daughter with their own eyes. One crewman said that has given us a reprieve. It appears he saw the Romulan sensors are having difficultysmiling at the Commodore in the transporter room. This means the Tico The only problem with that is taking less fire from them. So I Commodore would have instigated measures had to try and recharge have fathered the primary shieldschild when he was ten years old. <br/>Really, what goes through peoples minds, a ten year old Terran male fathering a Romulan offspring?

End LogAnother story that has been circulating is that Commander May is in fact a spy and that the Federation is returning him to the Romulan Star Empire to continue his espionage for the Federation. His cover is supposed to be of all things a Professor at The Imperial War College. The only problem with that is The Imperial War College is a Romulan military school, where both members of the regular military and the Tal Shair are trained. Forget the fact that a new professor showing up at The Imperial War College would be investigated more closely than a say a worker at the Romulan ship yards. <br/> <br/>

'''Stardate 20803If people are going to start rumors, at least make them some what plausible. The very idea of Commodore Daher the father of some Romulan strumpet and Commander May a super spy. What’s next our Gorn Security Officer is in fact Bynar in disguise just making his way back to the Beta Magellan system.31''' <br/> Lieutenant Junior Grade Laurianna Freya: <br/>

Well, I must say that this mission is taking its toll have downloaded all medical information on the crew and my department is feeling the effects. I’ve already had two crewmen Romulans just in sickbay for stress related injuriescase I find myself having to treat an injured Romulan. I hope that we don’t see how Star Fleet expects us to work under these conditionsend up with any injured but, one thing I will be ordered strict R&R for my department back at Starbase, and if anyone says any different they with people being on the edge chances are someone will have me to answer toget hurt. <br/>

On the other hand the Ticonderoga has performed well under these conditions, it was three against one in the Romulans favour, but now the tables have turned and there is one ship left, but we have to get our away team out first, let’s hope there is an away team leftEnd Log. <br/>

End Log==Science=====LCdr Edward Gregg=======Stardate 20801. 16===='''Stardate 20801.16''' <br/> <br/>Lieutenant Commander Edward Gregg:

'''Stardate 20804The past few days have been more eventful than anticipated.09''' <br/>Lieutenant Commander Edward Gregg: <br/>

If this mission proves Courtesy of the new Chief of Security the ship got a taste of what it was like to be repel a success it will be by the narrowest of marginsCardassian boarding party. The conclusion in my last log has proved to be exercise had a major underestimationdistinct level of realism, which got the best out of the crew. The Star Empire sent three Warbirds after Even though disruptor burns were sustained by members of the Nightowl and before crew there were no fatalities. Hopefully we’ll be ready if we could even consider an escape the Ticonderoga got bombed have to the edge of oblivionface a real boarding party. <br/>

The only escape was 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 hide watch new life forming since the last time I encountered a nebula ended in the local Titan limping home. So far the nebula and only after sending an away team into one has been a bit of the Warbirdsa happy enigma. The away team had been sent in to rescue sensors have classified the nebula as an emission nebula, yet the daughter of nebula and the Commander of surround stars have been keeping the Nightowl who was being held to force her father to return science team sincerely amused and maybe a little irritated with local protostars playing havoc with the Nightowlsensors. <br/>

Our time in the nebula proved to be more dangerous inside than outLastly and this one might need a security protocol. The Warbirds began taking pot-shots Ticonderoga has come into contact with a vessel known as the nebula with some IRW Nightowl. So far the contact has been friendly. The Commander of the shots weakening Nightowl has asked for Commodore Daher by name making this encounter rather perplexing. At this current point in time the ship’s structure even further Nightowl and her crew have a report of reptilian creatures in a shield junction control room has become worryingsignificant tactical advantage over us, so hopefully things will stay friendly. <br/>

Apparently In hindsight it appears as if the Commodore was the only one informed of the Nightowl succeeded in destroying or severely damaging two of and where the WarbirdsTico was to meet it, so a risk meaning that Star Fleet Intelligence was taken in order to retrieve keeping this encounter on the away teamhush hush. Their success or failure The situation itself is unknownstarting to feel like one of those Cold War encounters from early Earth history, but one thing was obvious, shortly after if the return of the away team life signs ceased in the remaining WarbirdNightowl is missed by its owners it might prove to be more than a little hazardous for both ships. <br/>

If we are rid of our unwanted visitors then it might be possible for us to escort our guests to Star Base Bravo unhinderedEnd Log. In our current condition that is certainly easier said than done. <br/>

End Log====Stardate 20804. 09===='''Stardate 20804.09''' <br/> <br/>Lieutenant Commander Edward Gregg:

'''Stardate 20804If this mission proves to be a success it will be by the narrowest of margins. The conclusion in my last log has proved to be a major underestimation. The Star Empire sent three Warbirds after the Nightowl and before we could even consider an escape the Ticonderoga got bombed to the edge of oblivion.12''' <br/>Lieutenant Junior Grade John Dempsey: <br/>

I once thought, naively, that I could trust Romulans, that The only escape was to hide in the rumours local nebula and only after sending an away team into one of the Warbirds. The away team had been sent in to rescue the slurs and generalizations made about them were just daughter of the sort Commander of things you find in any large military organizations. God, I the Nightowl who was so naive thinking that, thinking that Romulans were anything but what they revealed themselves being held to be on this mission - treacherous, murderous scum fit for nothing but executionforce her father to return the Nightowl. <br/>

I will never trust a Romulan again. Not as long as I live. I can never forgive them for Our time in the death of Commander May, and for the loss of my armnebula proved to be more dangerous inside than out. I could handle The Warbirds began taking pot-shots into the arm on its own; that's just one nebula with some of the things that you live with once you sign shots weakening the PADD ship’s structure even further and you join Star Fleet. Those are the risks you take, and this time my number came upa report of reptilian creatures in a shield junction control room has become worrying. <br/>

But there's a difference between losing an arm Apparently the Nightowl succeeded in combat, and execution. The Romulans executed Commander May. One destroying or severely damaging two of themthe Warbirds, so a Major risk was taken in order to retrieve the Tal Shiar who died on away team. Their success or failure is unknown, but one thing was obvious, shortly after the Warbird when return of the thalaron burst hit, placed a Disruptor to away team life signs ceased in the Commander's face and vaporized himremaining Warbird. <br/>

Oh god. There was nothing left If we are rid of him but a slight mark on the floor of the cellour unwanted visitors then it might be possible for us to escort our guests to Star Base Bravo unhindered. I'll carry those images until the day I die. Every time I close my eyes, I can see the Commander's face as he gets hit, the way his body seems to gain an instant silhouette and then slowly fade out in a flurry of coloursIn our current condition that is certainly easier said than done. <br/>

It was a trap, which was the risk we ran in a mission like thisEnd Log. As one team tried to find Commander Vrelnas' daughter in the Detention Area, I led a team to disable the power grid. I planted the explosives and pulled the trigger, but nothing happened. They had been beamed away, and a second later we were surrounded and outnumbered. <br/>

We were placed in a cell, with the teddy bear that held the transmitter that had supposedly been implanted in the daughter. Then that swine Antiok killed the Commander. I tried to save him, I did my best - you've got to believe me! But he died, and all I could do was lead the remnants of the Boarding Party out of the cell and into the Warbird. <br/>==Miscellaneous=====Mid Elizabeth Lewis===We made it to a Shuttlebay and were beamed out by the Ticonderoga after a fierce fire fight between us and a contingent of guards====Stardate 20801. It was then that my arm was crushed by two cargo cannisters, and I was beamed to Sickbay after making it back. <br/>15==== I'll be honest''Stardate 20801. I don15't remember much apart from overwhelming pain. But they ahd to amputate the arm and replace it with a cloned bio-synthetic one. It looks the same, even down to the wrinkles in my elbow, but it doesn't feel the same. Others I've talked to over subspace say they never do. <br/>Midshipman Elizabeth Lewis:

We'll be back at Starbase Bravo in a My first few days. Maybe we'll months on the Tico have some shore leave thenbeen definitely been interesting ones. But I don't want it. What's Now the battle drill is over we’ve been finishing the point? I failed crew physicals in my duty. I let the First Officer of the ship be executed whilst I stood by helplessly. I deserve to be stripped of my rank, Sickbay which have taken us a while but I doubt that'll happen. I'll probably get a medal insteadthey’re nearly finished. <br/>

A new medical Midshipman has been assigned to the ship, Hoya Dwora, a Benzite, I'll be fit for duty in have spoken with her a few weeks. Then I'll be back on the Ticonderoga times and she seems very nice and the only way I'll leave her before the end of the war against the Romulans hope we become friends. It’s comforting to have someone onboard who is in a bodybag. I intend to avenge Commander May the best way I cansame boat as me, the only way I can(no pun intended. In Romulan blood. By killing as many Romulans as ) There’s also a new Engineering officer, Cenara Vixx who I can, and making have yet to met but I’m sure she’ll fit in well to the Romulan military sufferTico. <br/>

End LogI look forward to see what challenges this mission provides. <br/>

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