Lhandon Nilsen/Denali Invitational 2400

Nilsen attended the Denali Invitational. This event started off positively, and he quickly got to know Dekas, Araxxu Vahin, and Mekor, learning more about Aurelian food. Nilsen entered with Arlill and Vomek in the Foxy Lady, a Talaxian freighter.

As the racers approached the city proper, preparing for a flyover of the city and the stadium where a large crowd had gathered to watch the race, one of the teams experienced engine problems and crashed in the forest on the outskirts of the city. At the last minute, the crew of the Foxy Lady was able to mitigate some of the damage to the crashing ship with a tractor beam, probably saving the lives of the crew and inhabitants in the city.

Later in the race, the Foxy Lady itself was damaged in an encounter with the large animals living in the Oort cloud around the system of Ring 42 and was assisted by both the Gott Speed and the Phelshant United pit crew, a vessel known simply as "The Wharf." The finished in joint third.

After a thrilling conclusion, the racers ended

1. Gott Speed (Connor Dewitt, Nolen Hobart
2. Ensigns Joyride (Ksivi-Sava, Madison Marsh, Corey Wethern)
3. Gamma Glider (Avander Promontory, Roger Hartmann, TK Cabrillo) & Roxy's Foxy Lady (Lhandon Nilsen, Toxin Arlill, Simon Vomek) - collision at the finish line
4. Allahayer (Oddas Aria)
5. Amiteam (Nathan Richards) & ZD Stars Racing (Jelanna Zarax, Valin Dermont)

Discipline for actions in the Denali Invitational

Ensign Lhandon Nilsen participated in a reckless race at the Denali Invitational, resulting in disciplinary action. Nilsen is summoned to the office of Commander Etan Iljor, who is furious after reading a report from Denali Station's First Officer. Iljor immediately orders Nilsen to sit, beginning the confrontation with a stern tone and Iljor presents a PADD containing the report from Denali Station, highlighting Nilsen's reckless behavior during the race. Nilsen initially tries to defend himself, mentioning other participants' actions and attempting to deflect blame. Iljor demands to know Nilsen's thoughts during the incident, emphasizing his frustration and disbelief at Nilsen's recklessness. Nilsen reluctantly admits to his actions but continues to shift blame.

Iljor rejects Nilsen's excuses and focuses on Nilsen’s responsibility and failure to adhere to Starfleet's standards. Nilsen, finally realizing the gravity of the situation, eventually breaks down and confesses his misconduct, expressing remorse and frustration.

ljor decides against immediate severe punishment but issues a stern warning. Nilsen is given specific punitive tasks: retaking his pilot's exam and performing menial labor in the cargo bay. Iljor emphasizes the importance of the chain of command and the necessity for Nilsen to regain trust through exemplary behavior.

Upon his return Nilsen was summoned to the office of Commander Etan Iljor, who was furious after reading a report from Denali Station's First Officer. Iljor immediately ordered Nilsen to sit and presented a PADD containing the report from Denali Station, highlighting Nilsen's reckless behavior during the race. Nilsen initially tried to defend himself, mentioning other participants' actions and attempting to deflect blame. Iljor demanded to know Nilsen's thoughts during the incident, emphasizing his frustration and disbelief at Nilsen's recklessness. Nilsen reluctantly admitted to his actions but continued to shift blame. Iljor rejected Nilsen's excuses and focused on Nilsen’s responsibility and failure to adhere to Starfleet's standards. Nilsen, finally realizing the gravity of the situation, eventually broke down and confessed his misconduct, expressing remorse and frustration.

Iljor decided against immediate severe punishment but issued a stern warning. Nilsen was given specific punitive tasks: retaking his pilot's exam and performing menial labor in the cargo bay. Iljor emphasized the importance of the chain of command and the necessity for Nilsen to regain trust through exemplary behavior.

"Hearing the HCO’s voice made Iljor clench his jaw. After the man’s reckless disregard for safety during the recent Denali Invitational, Iljor had lost a lot of faith in the pilot. It was clear that Nilsen was a gifted and promising officer, but he kept getting in his own way: first at the academy, and now as a commissioned officer. He had been extraordinarily lucky to not have avoided serving time in the brig." Commander Etan Iljor - Into The Unknown