Chirakis

Mission Summary – Sky Harbor Aegis – 22 May 2009 Engineering Chief Jorahl takes a shuttle for personal reconnaissance of the shipyard site. On TKR-117: Preliminary scans at the "new dig" by the science team identify compounds that are consistent with those used as reactor coolant on a starship. Further analysis indicates that the compounds may be a trilithium resin variant approximately 225,000 years old. Dr. McKinney estimates that the colonists have 24 hours before they begin to die from their mysterious illness, so time is of the essence. At sim end, command, medical, and science were evaluating the situation. The decision to evacuate the colonists to the diplomatic wing on Aegis or treat them on site has yet to be made. The obvious question, besides the fate of the colonists? What is the source and purpose of the trilithium resin and how did it get on a remote planet to be found by a group of frontier-hugging hippies? Time between games is 10 minutes.

Strange reports come through from the colony on TKR-117. 090522Aegis.txt

To add to a plethora of information already provided, here is a link to the Wikipedia Star Trek Timeline, which might help.

A reminder that our European-friendly academy will take place Sunday afternoon/evening at: * 3:00 PM US Eastern Standard Time * 8:00 PM GMT, Western European Time (London) * 9:00 PM Central European Time (Germany) =/\=MISSION BRIEF=/\= The USS Horatio Nelson is on routine patrol along the Breen border when it encounters an anomaly.

The Sunday 3pm European Academy will run as scheduled. See the post in the STSF Academy folder for the mission brief.

Welcome to STSF, Brynna. Hope to see you around the academies and on an advanced simulation some time soon.

Greetings and welcome to STSF, Mr. North. So you are not overwhelmed with information before you even enter the academy, a few thoughts in response to your post. If you have ten years of role playing experience (and I am assuming you mean online role playing) you already know about characterization and interaction with other role players. No matter what the genre, role playing depends on team work, so you can probably check that skill off as "learned." The academy focuses on the basic skills of online text-based role playing, which are: Teamwork within the Chain of Command (CoC) Cooperative interaction with others in your department (security, engineering, science, and medical are the basic departments) Creative contribution to the current mission, such as suggesting a course of action to your department head when the Game Master (GM) presents a problem to be solved Knowing how we put action into text on the screen in the chat room by using colons (::in Main Engineering (ME):: or ::entering the turbolift:: ) Remembering to use the comm system (+com+ or +bridge+ or +medical+) when needed Your ability to follow the action onscreen and respond appropriately to the GM's action statements. Your ability to play your position. For instance, if you are a science officer you don't go running off to fix the engines (unless the GM tells you to, of course). When we see that you have mastered the basics and are ready to tackle an advanced simulation you will be promoted. So, you get a lot of experience before we throw you to the wolves ::grin:: No. Knowing how many transporter rooms are on a ship (or other trivia) will not hurt your chances of graduation. Concentrate on learning the basics. The GMs will tell you all the other stuff, either onscreen or in Private Message (PM). In the academy, everyone is human and everyone is a cadet. We keep it simple. Do the academy first and worry about the other stuff later. As you play in the academy you will learn more about timelines, characters, species, and departments, so when you graduate you will probably have a good idea of what kind of ship you want to play on and what kind of character you would like to create. One last thing: There are academies every day of the week, but each is different because each host has a different style of leadership. You might consider starting in the Tuesday 9pm academy with Sorehl and Farrington. Sorehl actually has a teaching section at the beginning that lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. Some cadets have found that very helpful. Any more questions, keep on asking. We're here to help.

Sky Harbor Aegis will be running on Friday 22 May as scheduled.

Ambassador Drankum visits OPS Manager Porter for updates on all his soon-to-be-profitable ventures. He greets our new security officer, Midshipman Allen Armstrong, with his usual charming, "Shouldn't he be doing something?" followed closely by, "Do we not have any medical persons still aboard this place? Don't they have to prod or do whatever they claim to do when someone new arrives?" Security Chief Lt tr'Jeth Dabi, contends with the medical and science team sent to investigate the illness on TKR-117. He struggles with his Federation Standard, reporting that the team is interrogating instead of diagnosing, logical phraseology to Dabi but questionable to Aegis OPS Manager Porter. Drs. McKinney and Pavilion, along with Chief Science Officer SrLtn Feretti and Ltjg Lucindak continue probing the cause of the illness. They question Dr. McDowell, Colonial Administrator, about a new site she mentions, believing it should be explored. Aboard Aegis, Dr. Lepage struggles with lack of sleep while Drs. Delevan and Belar investigate the medical section of the diplomatic wing to be sure it is ready to quarantine evacuated colonists. Cmdr Chirakis and Ambassador Joy Two visit Chief Engineer Jorahl for an update on shipyard construction. Science Officer SrLtn LeMorte completes integration of updated graphic and sensor three dimensional rendering equipment and software into the holoimaging systems. Engineers Lt Coleridge and Ltjg Fletcher have entirely too much fun terrorizing deckhands in the fighter bay in their quest for the source of a power drain. 090515.txt

Mission Summary – Sky Harbor Aegis – 15 May 2009 Dr. Lillian Belar is promoted to Ltjg Leilani Feretti is promoted to SrLtn Dr. DJ McKinney is promoted to LtCmdr Time Between Games is 20 minutes. Ambassador Drankum visits OPS Manager Porter for updates on all his soon-to-be-profitable ventures. He greets our new security officer, Midshipman Allen Armstrong, with his usual charming, "Shouldn't he be doing something?" followed closely by, "Do we not have any medical persons still aboard this place? Don't they have to prod or do whatever they claim to do when someone new arrives?" Security Chief Lt tr'Jeth Dabi, contends with the medical and science team sent to investigate the illness on TKR-117. He struggles with his Federation Standard, reporting that the team is interrogating instead of diagnosing, logical phraseology to Dabi but questionable to Aegis OPS Manager Porter. Drs. McKinney and Pavilion, along with Chief Science Officer SrLtn Feretti and Ltjg Lucindak continue probing the cause of the illness. They question Dr. McDowell, Colonial Administrator, about a new site she mentions, believing it should be explored. Aboard Aegis, Dr. Lepage struggles with lack of sleep while Drs. Delevan and Belar investigate the medical section of the diplomatic wing to be sure it is ready to quarantine evacuated colonists. Cmdr Chirakis and Ambassador Joy Two visit Chief Engineer Jorahl for an update on shipyard construction. Science Officer SrLtn LeMorte completes integration of updated graphic and sensor three dimensional rendering equipment and software into the holoimaging systems. Engineers Lt Coleridge and Ltjg Fletcher have entirely too much fun terrorizing deckhands in the fighter bay in their quest for the source of a power drain.

Heartiest congratulations go to George Pickett who graduated from today's Sunday Academy. Congratulations, George, and welcome back!

A reminder that our European-friendly academy will take place this afternoon/evening at: * 3:00 PM US Eastern Standard Time * 8:00 PM GMT, Western European Time (London) * 9:00 PM Central European Time (Germany) =/\=MISSION BRIEF=/\= =/\=17 MAY 09 =/\= =/\= Stardate 23855.10 =/\= While en route to Starbase 375, the USS Algonquin (Akira Class) encountered a subspace distortion through which a battle-worn Federation starship emerged. The USS Discovery, an Oberth class ship used for peaceful exploration before the present Federation-Romulan War, was transformed to a medical ship and is assigned to a sector of space several hundred light years from here. Yet here she is, in her pre-war configuration. The Federation-Romulan War? Wasn't it the Earth-Romulan War, and didn't that end in 2160? At sim begin we are a ship of war, rigged for battle. The Discovery has been brought along side, we have boarded, and are ready to assist in whatever way we can. We cannot remain in this area for long since Romulan forces have been picking off Federation ships like flies.

/\=MISSION BRIEF=/\= =/\=Starfleet Academy =/\= =/\=10 MAY 09 =/\= After "assisting" with a Tzenkethi rite of passage in an unclaimed area of space, the USS Algonquin (Akira Class) is en route to Starbase 375. =/\= ROSTER =/\= Game Master (GM) - Chirakis Game Master (GM) - STSF Linus Mission Commanding Officer (MCO) - Chirakis Mission Executive Officer (MXO) - STSF Linus Tactical Officer (TAC) - Damian Porter Helm (HELM) - Rialia Sinclaire Operations Officer (OPS) - Samantha Kent Chief Science Officer (CSCI) - Sakiko Anami Assistant Science Officer (ASCI) - Pace Chief Engineering Officer (CENG) - JJ Lexi Assistant Engineering Officer (AENG) - Wade F Knight Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - STSF Nickles 090510.txt

Mission Summary – Sky Harbor Aegis – 8 May 2009 TBG is ten minutes. Three runabouts bearing medical, science, and security personnel, have landed on TKR-117 to investigate the mysterious illness that has incapacitated the colonists there. One runabout stands by to evacuate the colonists if medical personnel deem it necessary. Others are ready at Aegis to dispatch at a moment's notice. Science Chief Feretti noted influenza virus in the atmosphere along with the radiation reported by Dr. McDowell. Lt Dabi's suspicion level rises when Dr. McDowell tells him that "everything is okay" in the colony. Aboard the station, Drs Lepage, Delevan, and Belar continued deciphering the data that Administrator McDowell sent when she called for aid. If the need arises for evacuation, the medical facility originally constructed in Pylon B for the Diplomatic Section will be used for quarantine. Engineer Coleridge continued to tweak the defense grid. Fletcher readied additional runabouts in case they were needed by the away team and played with a maintenance plan for the new fighters, dubbed "Starfleet go-carts, under powered, over complicated, and needlessly decked out with useless features" by Romulan Chief Engineer Centurion Jorahl. Ambassador Joy Two, interested in proceedings on TKR-117, visited the Control Tower, then returned to the Federation Embassy suite to plan for the impending visit by Joy Eight. For anyone who is interested, Sky Harbor Aegis has been in its present position for 38 days. The colony on TKR-117 was established 17 days ago. Distance from Aegis to TKR-117 is approximately 12 hours by runabout. Distance from Aegis to Kobheeria is approximately one week at max warp.

Yes. What she said. ::grin:: Welcome, Crazygreek. I look forward to seeing you in the academy!

Three shuttles bearing science and medical teams arrive at Alastair I on TKR-117 to evaluate the source of the colonists' illness. Aboard the station, work continues on the shipyard. Time between games is a few minutes. 090508.txt

Welcome to STSF, Leila.

Welcome, Tristan. As for your next step, check out the schedule and come to an academy. The rest is academic.

Welcome to STSF, Katsya. Glad you found us.

Contrived, yes, but it also appeals to the younger set and goes to the "rebooting" of the franchise. A favorite childhood fantasy is to save the world - or in this case, the universe - when you are still a cadet/student/teen. It's the classic theme of the hero coming from the youngest, most unexpected character, from King Arthur pulling out the sword to Alex saving the galaxy in The Last Starfighter.

I thought that a bit strange, not to mention that her makeup looked like . . . makeup. Very disconcerting. Seconds? Yes please. And thirds, if possible.

A reminder that our European-friendly academy will take place this afternoon/evening at: * 3:00 PM US Eastern Standard Time * 8:00 PM GMT, Western European Time (London) * 9:00 PM Central European Time (Germany) =/\=MISSION BRIEF=/\= After "assisting" with a Tzenkethi rite of passage in an unclaimed area of space, the USS Algonquin (Akira Class) is en route to Starbase 375.

Event Horizon A Joint Log by Ambassador Joy Two and Commander Chirakis Were Ambassador Joy Two not an android her statement may have been tossed aside or lost amid the hubbub of activity and rush of communication in the Control Tower. Within a matter of minutes activity had shot from normal operations to dealing with a call for emergency aid from the colony on TKR-117. A medical emergency, Administrator McDowell had said, possible radiation poisoning. While Operations Chief Porter shifted into high gear coordinating and dispatching supplies, personnel, and runabouts, Dr. Lepage, Ambassador Drankum, and Kirel had conferred in the center. Joy, on the other hand, had remained at a free comm console, calmly offering assistance from the Mudd ship that was currently docked at Kobheeria, suggesting options, and, as was her habit, politely awaiting a request from the biological beings her processors were programmed to serve. After some time there came a break of a few seconds wherein everyone's thoughts paused, their voices stilled, and the comms silenced. At that precise instant Kirel noticed Joy standing before them and realized that the timing might have been precisely calculated for maximum effect. Such had been the habit of Joy's sister, Ten, with whom Kirel had served for several years. It followed that the same Asimov processing had occurred here. "Ambassador," she had said as she addressed the commanding officer, a look of grave concern clouding a normally polite and graceful expression. "I am a bit concerned that Doctor McDowell's team was doing archeology, but she would not say what she was excavating. I don't believe a colonial survey would have missed a planet wide radiation problem. It seems likely that the radiation is related to Hannah's dig. If so, they might not wish to stay near the dig. The problem could be associated with ancient alien technology." Kirel knew Joy's expression well, and given the message to Ambassador Drankum she realized that one of Joy's three dominant Priorities must have been violated. Priority one was the Prime Directive: cultures ought to be able to choose how they develop, and should not be forced or coerced. Priority two pertained to Asimov's First Law of Robotics. Sentient life is sacred. All steps should be taken to prevent loss of life, which implies all steps should be taken to prevent war. Priority three was to preserve, protect and defend the Federation Constitution. After a few quick calculations of her own, Kirel surmised that Priority two had come into play. Because of a supposed excavation, sentient life – the lives of the colonists – was in danger. Furthermore, if the excavation revealed the presence of an ancient culture and/or technology, there could be the possibility that whatever they had found or could find might lead to conflict, which could eventually lead to war. That, however, was not Kirel's immediate concern. She knew Joy Two well enough to recognize from her posture and mannerisms that one of those three issues was in play, and that failure to figure out which one was the problem and resolve the concern was apt to result in an intensely stubborn and emotional android who happened to be in the Control Tower. Having a Mudd android going into emotion chip overload in the Control Tower during a crisis was, indeed, something to be avoided. She had witnessed such in Joy Ten. A stubborn and emotional android was not a pretty sight. After a glance at Ambassador Drankum then back to Joy, Kirel was on the comm. to Dr. Lepage, Lt Feretti, and Lt Dabi with an update, emphasizing that the information was hearsay, with conjecture on the part of Dr. McDowell. She tossed in another due diligence and an all caution for good measure, then shifted her attention back to Joy to see if her Priority had been satisfied. If so, Joy could relax, and a CT event of emotionally catastrophic proportions avoided. Joy seemed satisfied. All was well in the universe.

Just a reminder that Sky Harbor Aegis will sim tonight, though some will be at the new movie. We will continue on the current plot, but no plot advancements will occur.

And the latest from Europe, whose preview was today. Definitely a must-see, and more than once.