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Latest News Items
» Pirates Attack Djux IV system
Posted on Sun Aug 14th, 2022 @ 5:14pm by Commander Rupert Tyree in General News
Federation News Service
By Nees Jahn Kijn, Federation News Service
StarFleet vessels, under the orders of the Federation Defense Committee interdicted pirating vessels in the Djux IV system. Star Fleet vessels detached for special service have been formed into a Task Force, according to Lieutenant Steven Coven, Department of Operational Analysis.
When asked about the Task Force, Lieutenant Coven informed this reporter that member worlds had brought concerns about increased piracy to the Chambers of the Defense Committee and the President.
Those offices, in conjunction with StarFleet put a Task Force in Space and President Turgenev directed intelligence agencies to "Get a handle on these pirates."
When asked about the battle, Captain u'Lana Pinwhistle of the J'Naii freighter Albatros said, "It was great. I thought I...we were in deep trouble. Another freighter just jumped out and then there were StarFleet vessels all over the place. There must have been four or five starships. Those raiders didn't stand a chance!!"
Lieutenant Coven declined to provide details on the Task Force, stating Operational Security. When I spoke to Manager Shim of the Djux IV repair service and repair station, he showed footage of at least four vessels engaged with the pirates. Fleet Intelligence chose to not name the vessels involved, claiming, "We're all StarFleet. We're here to serve and protect the Federation."
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Posted on Tue Feb 15th, 2022 @ 10:21pm by Commander Curtis Thibideaux in General News
Federation News Service
By: Captain Felix Huggins, Acting Public Relations Officer, SF
For the Secretary
Fleet Secretary Jhue is pleased to announce that the Admiralty and his office have accepted an offer by the People of Betazoid to Adopt the USS Valiant.
“Since her launch, a large majority of Valiant’s crew have ties to Betazoid and she has proven herself capable through adversity in the short time she’s been back in service under Captain O’Donnaghue. They’ve rescued unique species from extinction and handled terse diplomatic situations, showing dogged determination to meet expectations of Member worlds of the Federation. As such, the people of Betazoid wish to, through the Valiant, remind everyone of the sacrifices Betazoid made during the war with the Dominion and wish to celebrate those of our people serving aboard Federation Star Ships,” said Administrator Von Gravinal.
In response, Secretary Jhue commented, "This was an easy yes for my office. Representative Yeena made the suggestion during a meeting of the Federation Home Defense Force liaisons and Betazoid was the first member nation to run with the idea. They were given the pick of the fleet and they choose Valiant. Administrator Gravinal stated that the Escort best met popular views on Betazoid: Betazoid's serving aboard StarFleet vessels ready to defend Federation member worlds."
When asked for his comment, Representative Yeena agreed with Secretary Jhue's comments and clarified. "We don't just depend on our Home Defense Forces to protect us, obviously. StarFleet is important in keeping us safe before enemies get close to our beloved worlds. Diplomacy and talking is preferred to conflict. But," the Representative paused, "Having a strong offensive presence can help aggressors take pause and even think twice. Valiant is definitely a Ship to make aggressors think twice."
Valiant is currently landed at the Port of Stems and open for public tours, giving the people of Betazoid a unique opportunity to tour a StarFleet vessel.
» Star Fleet Communique SO-2905270
Posted on Sun Feb 13th, 2022 @ 5:58pm by Commander Curtis Thibideaux in Fleet Announcements
To: USS Valiant, NCC 75416; Commander Natan O’Donnaghue commanding.
cc: Admiral (lower half) Effron Tieg, JAG, 9th Fleet; Lt. Marlis Shay, Star Base 80 Brig commanding officer.
From: Commander Eliza Foi, Star Base 80 JAG liaison
Re: Ensign Justin Flynn and Lt. Junior Grade. Tierra Zh’ Erde.
The afore mentioned officers, Ensign Justin Flynn and Lt. (JG) Tierra Zh’Erde both officers serving aboard the USS Valiant did Miss Movement and are hereby remanded for General Courts Martial under article 73 of the Articles of Fleet Justice. Subsequently, both officers are hereby officially transferred to SB80 and shall be housed in the Brig there until trial or other determinations by an appointed authority.
» Terrorists Attack Star Base 80; Who were they?
Posted on Sun Feb 13th, 2022 @ 5:57pm by Commander Curtis Thibideaux in General News
Terrorists Attack Star Base 80; Who were they?
by Amalen Fong, Ched’renak Reporter; AFN
Five days ago, explosions rocked Star Base 80, a Federation Outpost in the Typhon Expanse of the Beta Quadrant. All in all, twelve explosions threatened the station and the thousands of beings who live and transit through the busy hub.
Yet, to date no one knows who they were. In a press release, Admiral Sheldon Li stated that Star Fleet has the matter under control and is investigating all leads.
When queried what those leads were, the Admiral was less than forth coming, sticking with “I cannot comment on a current investigation.”
This reporter was on SB80 when the bombs struck, so I took to the station’s corridors and public spaces. Interviewing any uniform that would talk to me. I found no few number willing to voice their concerns on the condition of anonymity.
The sad part of all this is that they really don’t know who did this. They have a few lead’s they’re following, but one security officer told me the brass almost always depends on guilty parties taking credit to help direct their so called investigations.
In this case, what leads the Security office had were hitting dead ends and no one was claiming responsibility. So, the investigation will continue.
Amid all the chaos, the ship I was traveling with had their own drama when one of their crew, the USS Valiant’s Intelligence officer Lieutenant Commander Bella O' Donnaghue was kidnapped and her husband, Commander Natan O’Donnaghue and Captain of the Valiant was reportedly restrained and under threat of an explosive device at the same time.
However, eye witnesses claim Commander O’Donnaghue was found by station security alone and nude in his visiting officer quarters…with no sign of the lovely Lieutenant Commander.
Certain parties spoke of a lovers spat, while station reports confirmed that the Intelligence Officer was reported missing, possibly kidnapped by the same somebodies who set off the explosives aboard the station.
Whether these matters are linked is yet to be seen. If the kidnapping story was not some cover story used to cover up the nepotism reports aboard the USS Valiant.
This reporter learned through records and first hand interview with Commander O’Donnaghue that he had served with his brother in law, Captain of the Jackdaw, previous to this assignment. During the interview, the Commander stated that he and his wife worked well together as they had previously aboard his brother in law’s ship. When asked about the current crew of the Valiant, Commander O’Donnaghue avoided commenting on his new crew, merely stating that he had met the command staff.
Given a new command, even one as small as Valiant, this reporter could understand not having met all of his officers. But it spoke volumes about O’Donnaghue’s faith and trust in his new command, beyond his Intelligence officer.
Though it has been just days since the events of the bombing which killed 48 and injured 100’s, every person I interviewed felt displeasure at the ‘No comment on an current investigation’ message being bandied about by Star Fleet.
This reporter will next be contacting the Civilian governor of the station to find out their comments and the mood of the diplomatic corp.
» New Utrini People’s Combine claims responsibility.
Posted on Sun Feb 13th, 2022 @ 5:57pm by Commander Curtis Thibideaux in General News
New Utrini People’s Combine claims responsibility.
Federation News Network:
A silver haired Andorian woman seated behind a desk, looks into the camera, smiles slightly and begins.
“Several days ago, bombs rocked Star Base 80, killing a now confirmed 50 beings and injuring hundreds. Additional information has also come to light that a ambassadorial ship was taken and used to smuggle the bombs onto the station and then used by the perpetrators to exit the station under the guise of a kidnapping.
Today the following message was broadcast in the clear by the New Utrini People’s Combine.”
The reporter’s image shortens and moves to a corner of the screen while another woman’s face appears centered in the screen. She is humanoid looking with bald head, dressed in elegantly simple robes. With a deep, rich, sonorous voice she intones while staring at the camera.
“We, the Utrini People’s Combine are responsible for your fears. We placed the explosive devices aboard Star Base 80 to wake you up to the idea that the Federation is not welcome in what you call the Triangle.” The woman’s finger shakes at the recorder before continuing, “Further, it is my opinion that many throughout known space feel the same way and that those yet to meet the vaunted Federation would be best served in not being influenced by them.”
“The Federation claims to come in peace, but they always hang conditions and want to change things. We don’t want or need your changes or so called improvements, so we have decided it is time to act. This is but our first note to a song that promises to burrow into your minds and shatter what you only think you know about the Federation.”
She stares at the camera for a time, then smiles and raises her hands reminiscent to a conductor and a faintly familiar piece of music begins and chanting picks up directly afterward as the woman’s face tilts up and she proclaims boldly, “We are the Combine. And we shall be heard!”
She then turns and begins making gestures as if conducting the music and voices, which immediately fall off and the scene fades with the man walking away, humming to himself and still gesturing.
The reporter’s face returns and says, “Little is know about the Utrini People’s Combine, or the woman. At least, that’s according to official sources. Federation News Network will continue investigating and reporting on this.”
Latest Mission Posts
» First Contact
Mission: Prelude to War
Posted on Fri Mar 17th, 2023 @ 10:28am by T'Ryllia Ll'Shiaray'Neruil & Commander Daynah Ral & Commander Rupert Tyree & Lieutenant Jayden Meran
[ON]
The TRSS Ministers Pride, a Trelan battle frigate, the ship dwarfed any known ship that the UFP had, the ship had arrived at the point in the Mira Sector just outside the boarders where that tiny ship was seen over a standard month ago they had gotten here two…
» What a way to run a Circus
Mission: Prelude to War
Posted on Fri Feb 3rd, 2023 @ 7:14pm by Commander Rupert Tyree
Sifting through information from the pirate ships, Rhu heard his comm panel chime and he glanced at the display. As the computer picked up his movement and verified his identity. “Priority one message,” the computer reported.
“Put it through,” Rhu said, setting the flimsy he’d been reading aside and he…
» New Assignment
Mission: Prelude to War
Posted on Tue Jan 31st, 2023 @ 10:02pm by T'Ryllia Ll'Shiaray'Neruil
[ON]
Ambassador T'Ryllia Ll'Shiaray'Neruil made sure that she was appropriately attired, she had been summoned to the Palace, and the Prime Minister contacted her and her superior to appear before the King, even the Prime Minister was required to attend. She checked the timer and found that if she did…
» Doctor Doctor
Mission: Prelude to War
Posted on Sun Aug 14th, 2022 @ 5:14pm by Commander Rupert Tyree & Lieutenant Kaitlynn Caine (Marshal)
Rupert paced through the semi-empty corridors of Valiant. He was barefoot, wearing the tropical working uniform (uniform shirt and shorts) since they were still landed.
He stuck his head into the medical compartment and saw the doctor was indeed present and he stepped in, "Hello Doctor. I thought I'd stop…
» Like it or Not
Mission: Prelude to War
Posted on Sun Aug 14th, 2022 @ 5:12pm by Commander Rupert Tyree & Lieutenant Jayden Meran
Rhu finished mounting the vertical record player to the bulkhead and was glancing at a record jacket when the door's sensor chimed and it flashed transparent as he looked up.
Valiant's new Second Officer had arrived. "Come In," Rhu called and the door opened as he pulled the record free…
Latest Personal Logs
» Captains Log Excerpt 1
Posted on Sun Apr 10th, 2022 @ 4:39pm by Commander Rupert Tyree
Captain's Log, USS Valiant. Commander Rupert Tyree Commanding.
In pursuant to orders from Vice Admiral Koratt Th’keliss, under the Seal of the President of the Federation, we (USS Valiant and crew) have ben seconded to Federation Intelligence and ordered into Delaxian space (Spaniard, 2487 Beta Quadrant) to find and hunt…
» Home Again
Posted on Mon Feb 14th, 2022 @ 2:54am by Lieutenant JG Rianna Repatha Thibideaux
The Valiant, in all her glory, sat in her berth at DS9. After the mess with the Lemures, Rianna was still smelling the residual odor left behind. No matter what she did, or used, the stench was still there. Could it be that it was all made up in her…
» First Officer's Log, XC501
Posted on Sun Feb 13th, 2022 @ 5:51pm by Commander Curtis Thibideaux
“We’re ten hours outside of Valdivae and I can’t say I’m sorry to be gone from the place. The mission with Ambassador Telford was a cluster from he get-go and it’s done damage to the integrity of the crew.
First and foremost, of course, is the Death of the Ambassador…
» New Assignment
Posted on Tue Feb 25th, 2020 @ 4:50pm by Lieutenant JG T'Pel
Personal Log, Lieutenant T'Pel
I have received permission to disembark Starbase 1 for my new assignment to the USS Valiant as Assistant Chief of Operations. It has been nearly twelve years since my last starship assignment and I am pleased with the orders upon their arrival.
My time aboard Starbase…