Mission Summary: Tellun Sector

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USS CHALLENGER: Elaas or Bust

 

LAST WEEK (04/26): Challenger left Epsilon 7 on its way to Elasian space with Vulcan Ambassador Praal. Mission preparations were made, with much of the crew recovering from their recent shore leave. Teros, suffering a massive hangover, wakes up in an enlisted locker and winds up sleeping off the effects in the brig.

 

MISSION BRIEFING (TBS ~2 days): Challenger will arrive at the Elasian border, to be conducted toward their home space for talks.

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USS CHALLENGER: New Venues

 

LAST WEEK (05/03): Four escort vessels met Challenger at the border, announcing a last minute change of venue for the diplomatic meeting. Ambassador Praan agreed, but the bridge crew spent the trip speculating on reasons for the switch. The escort ships bring Challenger to a barren, but heavily fortified military base on the edge of Elasian space.

 

MISSION BRIEFING (TBS ~0): Challenger has arrived at the new meeting place and will undergo a length arrival protocol before diplomatic talks begin.

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USS CHALLENGER: Meet and Greet

 

LAST WEEK (05/10): As Challenger continued lengthy arrival protocols, a shuttle containing new and returning crewmembers arrived in dramatic fashion. The new helmsman was "welcomed" aboard in Marine fashion, followed by a short interview with Commander Ba'alyo. Captain Seiben and Ambassador Praal arranged a diplomatic dinner.

 

MISSION BRIEFING (TBS ~1 day): The diplomatic dinner party commences aboard the Elasian ship Valarin.

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USS CHALLENGER: Meet and Greet, Part II

 

LAST WEEK (05/17): Ambassador Praan, Captain Seiben, and a team of senior officers commenced a diplomatic dinner aboard the Elasian flagship Valarin, meeting with Lord Regent Aon. The party enjoyed a wide assortment of decadent foodstuffs and exchanged pleasantries with the upper-crust of the Elasian government.

 

MISSION BRIEFING (TBS 0): The diplomatic dinner party continues aboard the Elasian ship Valarin.

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USS CHALLENGER: Swift Changes

 

LAST WEEK (05/24): Ambassador Praan, Captain Seiben, and a team of senior officers continued their diplomatic dinner aboard the Elasian flagship Valarin, noting the lengthy absence of Lord Regent Aon. Onboard Challenger, the bridge crew monitored unusual movements in the Elasian fleet.

 

MISSION BRIEFING (TBS ~2 hours): The diplomatic dinner party returns to the ship, in preparation for commencement of the official talks.

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USS CHALLENGER: New Vantages

 

LAST WEEK (05/31): Beaming back from a diplomatic dinner aboard the Elasian flagship, Ambassador Praan collapsed and was taken to sickbay. Coincidentally, the Elasian regent signalled that pressing matters required a delay in talks with the Federation. Their fleet withdrew and Challenger sensors determined their convergence on the Troyian border. After confering with Captain Zareh of the starship Cepheus over subspace, Challenger returned to Federation space for a rendezvous in the Obalarin system.

 

MISSION BRIEFING (TBS ~1 day): Challenger is entering the Obalarin system to gather and share intelligence with the starship Cepheus. Bridge officers will be tasked to assess and continue their tracking of the Elasian fleet. Ambassador Praan remains in stable condition as science, medical, and security staff try to determine the cause of his ailment.

 

BACKGROUND: USS Cepheus

The starship Cepheus is a newly-launched member of the four-nacelle Constellation-class, a design that recently completed certification trials. The ship, under command of Captain Alessandro Zareh, was in the region to liaise with the Troyian government.

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USS CHALLENGER: Gunboat Diplomacy

 

LAST WEEK (06/07): Challenger and Cepheus met in the Obalarin system to exchange intelligence on recent Elasian and Troyian fleet activities. Together, the bridge crew confirmed that fleets were converging on an asteroid field near their respective borders. Lacking information, the command staff decided to move toward the nearby Prosperity system to "protect Federation lives and property" there. Both ships have plotted courses that will bypass the asteroid field on different sides, allowing a detailed scan of the interior. In sickbay, Ambassador Praan survived his cardiac surgery and is recovering.

 

MISSION BRIEFING: (TBS ~2 days) As next sim begins, Challenger will be approaching the Prosperity system, having completed its scan of the asteroid field. Science and Nav will analyze details of this scan. Comm will coordinate with the sole Federation merchant ship operating in the area. Security will continue investigating the cause of Praan's ailment. Medical continues treatment of the Ambassador and provides information on Elasian physiology, in the event hostilities break out. Engineering and Helm need to maintain battle readiness in case either side chooses a violent objection to Starfleet presence.

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USS CHALLENGER: A Taut Line

 

LAST WEEK (06/14): Amidst increasing tensions between the Elasians and Troyians, starships Challenger and Cepheus continue toward the Prosperity system to protect a Federation trader there. After learning of the kidnapping of an Elasian prince, things turn for the worse when both sides start a skirmish nearing the arriving Federation ships. The Troyians issue a distress call, but neither starship responds. It is only when weapons fire gets too close, Challenger warns both sides to respect Federation neutrality and keep their distance. Captain Seiben receives word that the Organian Peace Treaty has now lapsed, which could foreshadow a Klingon presence in the area.

 

MISSION BRIEFING: (TBS ~30 minutes) Both ships have arrived at the Prosperity system. Captain Seiben is leading a landing party to the surface to confer with trader Cyrano Jones and plan next steps. Ths ship remains on alert, watching for signs of border activity from either side or from third parties.