Gorn Conflict of 2383: Difference between revisions

The '''Gorn Conflict of 2383''' refers to a series of intense battles fought between the {{ma|Gorn Hegemony}} and the Federation. These battles occurred in the middle/late part of the year 2383, with significant casualties on all sides. The conflict culminated in the [[First Battle of Eratis]].

==Dramatis Personae==

* {{USS|Ursa Major}} - ''Sovereign'' Class ('''''Flagship''''')

* {{USS|Hammond}} - ''Axis'' Class

* {{USS|Independence}} - ''New Orleans'' Class ([[The Final Mission (Independence)|destroyed]] ^{[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SB118-Independence/message/9902]})

* {{USS|First Response}} - ''Saber'' class (destroyed ^{[http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/ufop-inactive-triumphant/message/864]})

* {{USS|Triumphant}} - ''Defiant'' Class (damaged)

* {{USS|Tucson}} - ''Galaxy'' Class (part destroyed ^{[http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/ufop-inactive-triumphant/message/889 Saucer]})

* {{USS|Forrester}} - ''Nebula'' class (crippled, probably destroyed ^{[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SB118-Independence/message/9902]})

* Vulcan Freighter ''T’sel'' - Class unknown (destroyed with all hands).

* [[FTS K'tarn|FTS ''K'tarn'']]

* 3 (three) ''Carnosaurus'' Destroyers: (incl flag ship, Enlightenment: Captain Hessla (S.I.: 1000)

* 1 (one) ''Albertasaurus'' Destroyer (S.I.: 1600)

* 3 (three) ''Raptor'' Class (Reassigned) (S.I.: 350)

* 3 (three) ''Dactyl'' Strike Cruiser VIII (S.I.: 500)

* 1 (one) ''Iguana'' class Battleship (S.I. 1900) carrying ten fighters (SI:72 each) and biomimetic weapons.

====238307.13====

On Stardate 238307.13, the ''Triumphant'' was about to engage three Gorn light destroyers, while Captain Ssa'Rukk from the {{USS|Kodiak}} was on an intercept course to assist. Gorn Ambassador {{n|Tarck|Ssamal}} is also observing the battle while cloaked.

Unknown to the combatants, the Gorn have loaded the biogenic weapon onto a Gorn vessel bound for DS17, [[First Battle of Eratis|which they intend to use as a test site]]...

====238309.0====

The USS ''Triumphant'' takes part in the [[Battle of Eratis]].

On Stardate 238306.22, the ''Independence'' responded to a distress signal from the FTU's [[Furies Furnace Base]]. Attacked by five Gorn ''Carnosaurus'' cruisers, the FTU base is under heavy bombardment. While the Gorn attempt to block any communication with outside forces, the [[FTS Marauder|FTS ''Marauder'']] and ''Independence'' prepare to plunge into the thick of the battle coming to the defense of the Ithassa Region's newest allies.

====238307.13====

On Stardate 238307.13, The ''Independence'' is reported to be on a direct route for DS17 after a vicious assault against a Gorn battalion of ships in defence of the Furies Furnace FTU asteriod base. Although the mission was a success, the base was lost, and the ''Independence'' was struck by a electronic spike bomb the Gorn sent over on a frequency carrier wave to cripple the ship's power.

====238308.04====

After an act of sabotage, the ''Independence'' is currently adrift with no warp capability. The {{USS|Hammond}} ambushed and slowed the Gorn fleet down, so there is still a chance for the ship to make it.  

The ''Independence'' arrives at Deep Space 17 and takes part in the [[Battle of Eratis]]. It is destroyed in the battle following a collision ordered by Commander {{n|Idril|Mar}}. Almost all the crew survive, most of whom join the newly commissioned {{USS|Independence|A}}.

The ''Ursa Major'' reports that three light Gorn ''Raptor'' cruisers attacked and destroyed the Vulcan courier ship ''T’sel''. The {{USS|Forrester}}, a ''Nebula'' class ship without a weapons pod, responded to the ''T’sel'' and was disabled. The ''Ursa Major'' arrived on the scene and saved the ''Forrester'' from the ''T’sel''’s fate.

Unknown to the ''Ursa Major'', at this time Gorn attacks are taking place throughout the [[Ithassa Region]].

====238307.17====

Her assault mission complete, the ''Ursa Major'' arrives at Deep Space 17 and takes part in the [[Battle of Eratis]].

==Occupation of DS17==

With the wreckage of the ''Independence'' still floating in space, the crew of the vessel transferred to DS17. From there they were assigned to a variety of other ships, including the newly commissioned {{USS|Independence|A}}.