COCOON FLEET SITUATION REPORT SD: 11.0831 ******* Antelope Squadron: Commodore Tara Cadoriet --- OUTPOST 108 As The GRYPHON prepares to depart and investigate the newly discovered wormhole, the subspace tunnel suddenly opens revealing a ship. The Ship arrives with shields raised, creating a moment of tension for Qoe and Firekey. it reveals itself to be from a race of travellers known as the Yulinope. At Outpost 108 Halifax, the CEO arrives late for his duty shift. As the message from the ship arrives, he finds himself able to understand it without the help of the universal translator, has he encountered this race before? This seems impossible, the wormhole opens on another galaxy. As if this mystery were not enough the Yulinope ship suddenly explodes, sensors reveal that it was destroyed by a blast from an almost antiquated Federation phaser array. Such a mystery cannot go unsolved, beaming the rest of the crew aboard, the Gryphon sets a course for the wormhole. *** USS ARTEMIS Some time after initial communications with the telepathically aware Saphusian race. The saphusians contact their home world and discuss the apparrently advanced technology of the federation then six members of the alien ship beam over to the USS ARTEMIS for first contact. The six aliens; Chief Navigator Jamoora Ni Hinalaaru, Oranda Hifaasu, Oranda Staraun, Oranda Olymman, Oranda Jetsu, and Oranda Lofran greet some of the officers of the ARTEMIS. During which time the telepathic command is given for the saphusians to begin studying the USS ARTEMIS with hidden cameras in the large brass colored helmets each of the alien crew wears. The saphusians are given a brief tour on the way to the ARTEMIS's observation lounge where they are greeted by the rest of the ship's officers. During the reception in the observation lounge Kate Brown conversing with one of the aliens apparently creates some friction as a saphusian mistakes her comments about their society and technology being inferior to the federation's. The situation is smoothed over without incident. All the while the saphusians drop hints that joining the federation with an exchange of technology would excellent. Later in the reception Kate Brown and Stark Springs agree to have lunch on one of the Holodecks. The remainder of which the two crews discuss topics about their respective races and at one point the saphusians even manage to program a few of their beverages into the ship's replicator. Afterwards the saphusians are given yet another tour of the ship then taken to the transporter room. On the way the saphusians inquire as to the possible benefits to joining the federation. Much to their dismay they discover that the federation maintains a strict policy of non-interference with other worlds so that they may progress at a more comfortable pace than if they federation were to infuse new member worlds with advanced technology. After the saphusians leave and before Kate goes to meet Stark. The ship's computer makes an unannounced intrusion into her quarters and suggests something appropriate to wear to what the computer refers to as a "date" and Kate denies even though it has all the elements of. Stark, arriving at the holodeck engages on of his programs. one that displays the scenery of his home world minus the domed base he grew up in. The computer again appears and talks to Stark but is forced from observing the holodeck simulation by Stark. Kate arrives and Stark apparently agrees with the computers choice of garments as the two begin to talk. On the bridge Commander Marshall greets yet another alien, this time one of reptillian origin who advises the Commander to break off relations with the saphusians. Over the coarse of the conversation with the reptilian captain of the other ship, Marshall is interrupted then abducted by the alien of the other ship. The alien ship then attempts to escape with the kidnapped captain aboard. Lieutenant Commander Paul Simmons takes command of the ARTEMIS and gives chase while noticing the propulsion systems of the second aliens ship matches the technology of the saphusians. As the ARTEMIS begins to close on the alien ship a stream of particles is detected which eventually forms a small wormhole and allows the alien ship to escape with the captain. Afterwards the saphusians are contacted and queried about the similarity of propulsive technology. The saphusians deny any knowledge of contact with the abducting aliens and then inform the crew of the ARTEMIS to expect a high level dignitary from Saphus. The crew then discuss there options and insights into the deepening intrigue before them. It is discovered that there is an oddity to the saphusian technology as it seems they possess advanced technology in some areas and lack any at all in what apparently is considered related technology. It is decided then that two of the ARTEMIS's crew are to beam down to the planet around which the ARTEMIS was orbiting and steal aboard a saphusian vessel and capture any data that might be available *** USS SAGAN Currently Drydocked. ****** Beaver Squadron: Commodore J.M.Power --- USS HORIZON The crew of the USS HORIZON familiarize themselves with the current mission data. When all questions have been answered, the ship heads towards the Gaia Fleet Yards, for the fitting of a new mission module, and then onto Vagra 3. Pol Canon, who visited Vagra 3 in a previous mission, remembers his experiences with little joy. Lt. Malaar, feeling restless, visits the holodeck to exercise his knowledge of Dra'Zof, an ancient Moropa fighting discipline. He scarcely has time to begin a workout before he is joined by Lt. Hamelin, and almost immediately afterwards by Lt. Canon. Hamalin and Malaar instantly take opposing sides not only to to the philosophical principals behind Dra'Zof, but also literally, as sparring partners. Canon, naturally, assumes the role of mediator between the two officers. A new Medical Officer, Ens. Trinity Layne comes aboard ship, freshly transferred from OMEGA. She very quickly is greeted by the captain, who introduces her to some of the bridge crew. Tergin asks the enormous Ensign Arkanis to show Layne to sickbay. Arkanis does his best not to scare the new Ensign out of the ship, and is almost entirely successful. Layne proceeds to try and make herself at home in the sickbay. In need of an assistant, she sets off in search of Dr. T'Salek, who has been designated as such. She finds the doctor playing chess with the counselor, in the Ship's Edge. After the attachment of the mission pod, and as she is headed for Vagra 3, the Horizon is hailed by Commodore McMahon, head of SFSec. In the communication, which is a private one for Lt. Suven, the XO is informed of her dismissal from SFSec. She remains aboard the HORIZON as first officer, but without the privileges afforded by the Security Unit of Starfleet. As Tergin learns of this, his reactions are mixed. Though he now sees Suven as someone who could develop into a proper part of the crew, he also knows this is not the best turn of events for the Deltan woman. Noticing the level of emotion transmission coming from his XO, he sends Suven to acquire a masking agent from sickbay. Doing so, Suven reports to the ship's new doctor. The cause of the emotional leaking turns out to be a virus. As (ill) luck would have it, one of the Deltan's blood samples is accidently broken, and the virus is released into the air vents, exponentially expanding the chances of it being picked up by someone else. Lt. Bordak, who comes to sickbay to check on the progress of his sister, identifies the virus as one that originated on his home planet. Suspecting that the said virus was brought aboard by one of his family, Brodak explains how the virus, though non-lethal to Tal or Humans, might affect the crew in unexpected ways. Further investigation by the CMO reveals that the virus on the HORIZON is a slightly mutated variant of the virus Bordak spoke of. Meanwhile, Ens. Arkanis takes his security personnel through training exercises, preparing for the worst at Vagra 3. After an exhaustive session, the troops retire to the Ship's Edge, in which they soon become rowdy. Tergin learns of the virus, and it's apparent spread throughout the ship. He is, however, more concerned about the source of the problem; Bordak's relatives, who are now making their way to SB OMEGA. Doing as much as he can under the circumstances, Tergin and Ambassador Or'Nonya head to the Ship's Edge for a drink, and to relax. Instead of this, they find Arkanis and his troops, in the middle of a full scale brawl! Tergin quickly puts an end to the violence, but not without distributing some of his own, and not without locking a few officers in the brig. As this happens, more side effects of the virus are noticed, this time in the holodeck, and of a much less violent nature, as Lt. Hamelin's vocabulary is reduced to strings of equations. *** USS ATHENE No report submitted. *** USS KATANA Treyena Bra'an, the KATANA CMO, rather thoroughly expresses her dislike of the proposed rearrangement of the Inquiry proceedings, nearly leaving her security escort behind as she rushes from a room full of ignorant critics. After proper dismissal, Captain Thelek collapses into a chair in his quarters to ponder the last few moments. He sees an antagonism growing between Bra'an and Marshal, the captain acting as prosecutor. Bra'an had been touchy since beaming over to Mosarra's base, but Marshal seemed to --enjoy-- the harsh role he had been called upon to play. Thelek's reverie is interrupted by Takoth's advisement of their imminent arrival at OMEGA. After assuring a grinning dock controller that they are aware that their hull is green, the KATANA takes its place at Gaia drydock 8. Two officers are then called to Thelek's readyroom. Lt Te'Paul is dismissed from his duty to the KATANA, with his failure to return the KAT's hull to normal as only the most recent of his failures. Lt Paul London is given orders based on the request of the Drakis Minor testing range for his piloting skills. *** SB OMEGA No report submitted. ****** Condor Squadron: Commodore Wynton Spires --- USS COCHRANE After rescuing JP and destroying the Dominion base the Cochrane returned to SB Omega. En route a ship was despatched to arrest Nash and Watanui. Nash and JP were seriously injured during the destruction of the Dominion base. The Cochrane was ordered back to Omega so that the CO and FO could answer the charges brought against them by the Fleet CO. Nash denied that he was a part of SF, arguing that the Admiral who made him a Navy CO was in actual fact a Founder and therefore Naval charges could not be brought against him. Meanwile, T'Zu, Ryan and Smythe were caught 'liberating' Dominion ship parts by a Fleet Security vessel. *** DS 101 Roberts questioned one of the prisoners from the Akira without the Captains permission. And was offered the chance to bat for the other team. But wasn't too impressed with them trying to kill him first then asking him to work for them. Hogan calls the Captain and tells her that the sensors have picked up a reading of metagenic particles from near the Vurtedion borders, but has not been discharged yet. Alyza orders max warp to intercept the compound before it's fired into Vurtedion space. *** USS CURIE The Curie loses its engines as they are shut down from the still functioning Dergrad ship. Meanwhile, aboard that ship, the Away team is taken hostage and thier demands are made to the Curie. S'keth fights back and almost succeeds in defeating his captors, but is taken by surprise and knocked unconscience, fialing to free the team. Leeds informs the Dergrad leader that this act constitutes an act of war against the federation, and that the Curie will destroy this ship and EVERYBODY on it if they stay on this course of action. ******* Viper Squadron: Commodore Davis Dal Starian --- USS DURHAM No report submitted. *** USS IBUTHO No report submitted. *** USS KRIEGER No report submitted. *** USS ZAHAL No report submitted. ****** Cocoon Fleet Situation Intelligence Report: by Cmdr. Ilu A ceasefire exists between the Federation and the Na'Chem. The Juun have made no official comment. Several Officials sacked from the Juun government following the exposure of genocide committed against the Na'Chem by the Juun have attempted to lure the Federation into a war with the Na'Chem. Starfleet is investigating these allegations of Genocide against the Na'Chem heavily which may threaten the Juun's position in the Federation. Starfleet Intelligence Officers are on the scene and investigating the reports of Romulan influence in the matter. A small number of Na'Chem factions are refusing to acknowledge the ceasefire. Calling themselves the Na'stiu, they continue raids against the Juun. An area of space being dubbed the ‘Bermuda Triangle' has left Several Starfleet vessels missing. A ship has been sent to investigate. Amgine Sector Report: by Lt. Serin Erl Deep Space 101 has returned to it's previous location. The exact circumstances of it's disappearance have been divulged to Cocoon Fleet Headquarters. Outpost 108's construction proceeds on schedule, it's support vessel however has left on a joint mission with the Klingon vessel "Kahless' Blood". The USS CURIE has returned from the far end of the Cocoon. A new HAWKING class ship has arrived to replace the aging FEYNMAN. Beyond the Portal: by Lt. Michael Walters The Klingon Empire has established a Ceasefire with the Federation following the exposure of a conspiracy between the Klingon Houses in the former Occupied zone and the Cardassian Union. Peace Negotiations are proceeding slowly on Khitomer, several of the Federation's top ambassadors have been sent and recent reports say that the Negotiations are nearing an end. Fleet yards across the Federation are putting in extra effort to bring the fleets numbers back up to what they were before the war. What Starfleet lacks now is the personnel to staff those ships. Federation fleets are regrouping and rebuilding following the recent war. The eighth fleet, sixth and third fleets are the only fleets so far to regain their numbers to what they were before the war. The wormhole at DS 12 has finally sufficiently stabilized for traffic to resume to the Gamma Quadrant. Respectfully Submitted, Tom Doyle, Fleet GM for Holoworld