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Having just returned from R&R, the USS Apollo and her crew are dispatched to escort the USS Mercury which was currently enroute to Trinity Sector Space. The Mercury, having been tasked with a diplomatic mission, had been carrying a Cardassian VIP, namely the Cardassian Minister Prianna, who was to be closely guarded. The reason for this high level of security was subject to a rumored assassination attempt to be executed by parties uknown. The Apollo, would be in charge of defense of the Mercury, but with one caveat. Along for the ride was a Cardassian counter-intelligence agent known as Tala Rovor, who seemed to have some insight on the assassination plot. At first, it was unknown just who Rovor seemed to be working for, but through tireless talks, games and negotiations, she would pull through with vital information. | |||
In the first few days it was relayed by Rovor that a man named Baren Dreth would be involved in the plot, if not the one who executed the plan himself. Dreth was a Cardassian revolutionary, one that Rovor had followed closely for many years, that would stop at nothing to see the Cardassians rise against the Federation and its allies. It was thought at this time that Dreth would be the architect to which these plans had been built. Through some investigation of their own, the Apollo's intelligence department was able to uncover some background on the man, as well as some information to suggest that he might alter his appearance in order to make it all work. The plans had been thought out over many years, and Dreth would be waiting for the right time to strike. | |||
Meanwhile, as tensions between the Cardassian agent and Starfleet personnel seemed to be mounting, a chemical outbreak aboard the Mercury landed them with new information that would ultimately tie the plot together, at the cost of their CMO. A chemical agent, which was identified by Rovor a few days earlier as the method of execution, was released in the Mercury's arboretum. Confiscation of said compounds was enacted and processed, leading to the discovery of the purchase of the materials at Starbase 118. Through SFI channels it was learned that a back door deal was made, and in return for amnesty, the names of the men who made the purchase were divulged. It had indeed been Baren Dreth, and a counterpart named Zolrak. With cross-references to the passenger manifests for Prianna's ship, it was found that both men has entered the ship, but only one had boarded the Mercury. Dreth had concealed his location and identity aboard the ship by posing as one of Prianna's aides, as was already Zolrak. The two men together assembled their compound and unleashed it in the arboretum as a test. | |||
Now with the means, motive and suspects procured, an action plan was sought by intelligence departments from both ships. Having been deeply affected by the harm done the CMO, the Lt. Isaac Bale of the Mercury took it upon himself to attempt capture of the two men, having been advised upon by Lt. Viktor Lanius of the Apollo, as well as his CO. The plan was executed by Bale, which led to the death of Zolrak by means of his own poison, and the escape of Dreth. Dreth had been infected by the same poison, although he was able to synthesis an antidote to administer to himself. By this time, both ships (the Apollo and the Mercury) had reached the Trinity Sector, bringing the Prime Minster to her destination, and the two criminals to their believed demise. It wasn't until after that Dreth was able to be located by the Apollo, only to engage in a massive gunfight. Dreth, now at the wheel of a rogue Romulan War Bird and her hapless crew, would stop at nothing to destroy the Apollo and all that she stood for. It was only then that a Cardassian warship appeared and relayed to the Apollo that they had been sent by Cardassia's intelligence bureau with intent to uncover Dreth once and for all. Without warning, Dreth destroyed the warship, to be an act of violence without provocation. With Captain Jaxx in an appearant coma, then Lt.Cmdr Frost took action, destroying the threat to the alliance, but with Dreth once again escaping, never to be seen. | |||
Now with the threat to the Apollo and Mercury vanquished, and the Cardassian Minister free to examine the damaged Romulan systems, it was on to Thracian space to aid in an invasion attempt made by the Klingons. A small rouge KDF fleet had arrived as a dagger to be plunged into the heart of Thracian space, meant to disrupt any peace talks that might be happening. The Apollo joins with the USS Achilles and the USS Victory, , as well as Thracian Irregular fleet to stage a final defense of the system. Commander Krax and General Ma'Tag have mounted an assault on Thracian Space, the small force of Federation and Thracian Irregulars would be the final line of defense for the entire sector. At the precipice of battle, the two forces stand end to end, waiting for one side or the other to make the first move. Tensions mount, and time goes by, until a key piece of information is uncovered by the Apollo's intelligence unit indicating a BOLO from the Klingon government. In this BOLO, it is learned that Krax and Ma'Tag have been found guilty of treason, and are being sought after by their government for execution. With this knowledge in hand, and all ships notified of the findings, there would be no back up for Krax and his small fleet. Just as action was to be taken, Krax launched the first salvo of torpedoes which flew right passed Federation ships with no apparent target. It would be known later as to why this occurred, as the recalled torpedoes collided with a warp bubble, just as Krax and his fleet moved to warp. The blast had severely crippled the Victory, while rendering minimal damage to the Apollo. Krax had escaped, but for now, Thracian space was free of the Klingon threat. | |||
With damages being repaired, and after action reports filed, the Apollo would dock with the Starbase for a debrief and tri-ship soiree to celebrate their collective efforts in repelling the rogue klingon fleet. Many awards and commendations would be handed out, including the promotion of now Fleet Captain Andrus Jaxx, amongst many others. The joint efforts of all three ships and the Thracian Irregulars certainly quelled a coup that would have changed history as they knew it. | |||
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