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Not far from their position in space was a station made of biotechnical material. The occupant that had been saved seemed leery of the crew, yet was diplomatic enough until she was returned to her station upon an ultimatum issued by the station's commander. Since her return, nothing had been received from the station, even in return to a request to come aboard in peace. There was an eerie silence between the two, broken only when a massive energy wave sweeps through the sector hitting both station and ship like an invisible brick wall. | Not far from their position in space was a station made of biotechnical material. The occupant that had been saved seemed leery of the crew, yet was diplomatic enough until she was returned to her station upon an ultimatum issued by the station's commander. Since her return, nothing had been received from the station, even in return to a request to come aboard in peace. There was an eerie silence between the two, broken only when a massive energy wave sweeps through the sector hitting both station and ship like an invisible brick wall. | ||
''Stardate 239104.01'' | |||
The crew of USS Excalibur NCC-41903-A, has made tremendous discoveries as well as experienced setbacks in their goal of understanding the anomaly that stranded them in the Afehirr Sector. | |||
The being transported aboard Excalibur was revealed to be the High Chief Merchant of the Erscyne Trade Allianace. After a first-contact scenario, the guarded dignitary was beamed back to the station. However, the crew also discovered life-signs of beings inhabiting the same space as Excalibur, but trapped in “pocket” universes. After a successful attempt to retrieve the individual, the crew discovered a young, helpless Azeyka child that was swiftly taken under the care of the medical department. The rescue drained the ship’s power, leaving the Engineering department to restore power so that additional “rescues” of thirty missing crew members can be attempted. | |||
Meanwhile, LtCmdr. Katy Orman was transported not only through space but through time into the station’s recent past, where she spent a month “catching up” in time to Excalibur. Though initially rendered invisible to the aliens aboard the station, she eventually made contact with the creatures and was put in contact with Excalibur. She also discovered a black, possibly parasitic creature that appears to be linked to the spatial “void.” Theories abound as to the nature of the void, and the crew continued to work on identifying its nature and determine a way of ceasing its expansion. | |||
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Soon after, Lieutenant Silveira makes a run for the anomaly outside with a shuttlecraft. Thinking that he is about to collapse the space-time rift, the Captain has the shuttle tractored and the officer beamed to sickbay, where he had not been released to begin with. A forcefield and a security detail keep him there while the Captain returns to the bridge and looks for a way to attempt contact with the assumed belligerent intelligence of the rift. | Soon after, Lieutenant Silveira makes a run for the anomaly outside with a shuttlecraft. Thinking that he is about to collapse the space-time rift, the Captain has the shuttle tractored and the officer beamed to sickbay, where he had not been released to begin with. A forcefield and a security detail keep him there while the Captain returns to the bridge and looks for a way to attempt contact with the assumed belligerent intelligence of the rift. | ||
''Stardate 239104.27'' | |||
Sickbay continues to bustle with activity as Lt. Silveira returns and the Captain pays him a visit, berating him for attempting such a maneuver. Doctor Skyfire is temporarily relieved of duty after being worked beyond his limits, leaving Sickbay in the care of Doctors Morgan and Ryan. While this continues, the Bridge receives news that the void is expanding at an increasing rate. Erscyne station is advised to evacuate, with Excalibur offering to harbor as many as they can. | |||
Meanwhile, Fleet Captain Nicholotti’s personal fighter was prepared for a mission into the void while the Science and Intelligence departments coordinated the transportation of missing crew members directly to sickbay. As Nicholotti left the ship on her mission, an increasingly desperate crew attempted a very risky maneuver with the potential to save all of the missing. They conducted a mass-transport, saving all of the would-be victims. Unfortunately, the inaccuracies inherent in the method led to transporter mishaps and injuries, including individuals materializing into solid objects. | |||
Nicholotti’s mission ends in success, and the void visibly collapses into a colorful show of light and subsequently into a silver “scar”. However, she is lost to them and cannot be found. A search and rescue operation was ordered, with all hands working unsuccessfully to find her. Later, a briefing was held to inform officers of the situation and decide how to move forward. | |||
''Stardate 239105.11'' | |||
Following Fleet Captain Nicholotti's disappearance, a memorial service was held in her honor. Commander Frost, who happened to be nearby, attended the service as well. In accord with Nicholotti's instructions, an award ceremony was also held. In addition to service ribbons being awarded, Sal Taybrim was promoted to Lieutenant. | |||
Meanwhile, Engineering continues to work on repairs, now assisted by crews from Erscyne Station. In a change of heart by the Trade Alliance, the station is opened to Excalibur's crew as a place to seek relaxation and rest. High Chief Merchant Kzahtayapa has a strong interest in the Transporter technology aboard the ship, despite her earlier fear of how they would affect the balance of trade. | |||
On a more personal note, Lieutenant Taybrim and Lieutenant, JG Skyfire seem to have developed a telepathic link and are examining its implications. Much of the rest of the crew is still reeling from the loss of Nicholotti; no replacement has been identified. However, StarFleet Command has indicated that a Court Martial will be held for Lieutenant Silveira as a result of his disobedience of a direct order from Fleet Captain Nicholotti. | |||
''Stardate 239105.27'' | |||
Following the memorial and award ceremony, the crew of USS Excalibur-A enjoyed well-deserved time off. For some, this involved exploration of their new ship and getting to know those with whom they served. Others took the time to catch up on their duties. Now impressed by the Federation's transporter technology, High Chief Merchant Kzahtayapa invited the crew of Excalibur to visit the Statrbase in hopes of beginning to establish smoother relations and -- perhaps in the future -- get a closer look at the technology. Some members of the crew have already gone for a look, and they return with interesting stories of gifted gemstones and other tales. | |||
Not long after the ceremony, a shuttle arrived bearing Rear Admiral Andrus Jaxx and Fleet Captain Cascadia Rainier. The flag officers arrived with the intention of overseeing Lieutenant Vitor Silveira's court martial, something which RAdm. Jaxx has particular personal interest. With the tribunal -- Jaxx, Rainier, and Commander Liam Frost -- all aboard, the court was swiftly called to session, with Lt. Commander Katy Orman prosecuting and Lt. Commander Brek defending the accused. | |||
''Stardate 239106.21'' | |||
The crew of USS Excalibur-A watched with bated breath, either in person or at a distance, as the actions of Lieutenant Vitor Silveira were scrutinized by a panel led by Rear Admiral Jaxx. Lieutenants Sal Taybrim and Silveira both offered their testimony under the direction of Lt. Commander Katy Orman, representing the prosecution, and Lt. Commander Brek, leading the defense. The charges: reckless endangerment of the ship and undefined entities, dereliction of duty, attempted murder, and involuntary manslaughter of Fleet Captain Kalianna Nicholotti. | |||
By the end of the trial, the tribunal was convinced of Silveira's innocence of all counts except insubordination, and demoted him to the rank of Lieutenant, JG. | |||
Meanwhile, other members of the crew explored Erscyne station, taking in the sights and sounds of the Bakalostii, a marketplace on the station. While they were observed to be outsiders by some of the inhabitants, there were no incidents and the first steps toward more friendly relations were established. | |||
By order of StarFleet Command, Fleet Captain Cascadia Rainier took command of USS Excalibur NCC 41903-A. After a tour of the ship, she met with First Officer Lt. Commander Ben Livingston regarding personnel matters. In that regard, Lieutenant Rune Jolara was ordered to the post of Chief Counselor. A petition by Scott Walker, civilian, to a role in the ship's counseling department is also under consideration. | |||
Having received new orders, the ship now prepares to set out for its next mission. | |||
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