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Former Starfleet scientists arrested in Cardassian record controversy

ASHALLA, BAJOR – Several former Starfleet science officers living on Volan III during the Dominion War were arrested yesterday under suspicion of collaboration with occupying forces.

Current Affairs

Pakled Political Party announces candidacy for Federation Presidentship

Paris, Earth - The Federation political scene was shaken today by the unexpected entrance of the Pakled Political Party into the hotly contested Presidential race. Making their announcement via subspace on a frequency usually reserved for agricultural purposes, the PPP stated that they are unhappy with the current direction of Federation politics and wish to bring an outsider point of view.

Science & Tech

USS Kuipers begins mission in Illyr System

Illyr - The Science Vessel USS Kuipers has taken on the request of the Illyrian people into investigating several interesting prospects near their homeworld.

Arts & Culture

Starfleet Academy Betazed Campus opens Occupation Memorial

BETAZED, STARFLEET ACADEMY CAMPUS – Working with the Xenology Department and various local notables, a group of Betazoid Cadets have set up a museum commemorating the Dominion Occupation of 2374.

Current Affairs

Starfleet Mission Updates: Stardate 239806

From deep in the Beta Quadrant to the remote edges of the Shoals, here are the latest updates from the ships of the StarBase 118 fleet.

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Starfleet Academy Betazed Campus opens Occupation Memorial

DELARIA, BETAZED — While Betazoids may have a reputation for being carefree and quick to forgive, memory and emotion both run deep on Betazed. Few…
Tetraball legend Taase Ripre dead at 109
Bake Off 2398: Risian Tarts Prove Popular With Station Residents
Standalone Holonovel From Orion Author Jayssi: Colonist Horror In Gothic Fiction
Scandal as Matteo Barana leaves Trinity City Eagles
Copernicus City Theatre To Stage Betazoid, Cardassian Adaptations

Current Affairs

Current Affairs

Former Starfleet scientists arrested in Cardassian record controversy

ASHALLA, BAJOR – Several former Starfleet science officers living on Volan III during the Dominion War were arrested yesterday under suspicion of collaboration with occupying…
Pakled Political Party announces candidacy for Federation Presidentship
Starfleet Mission Updates: Stardate 239806
Cadet hospitalizations expose stressful nature of Starfleet training simulations
Experts troubled as Andoria suffers unprecedented heatwave
Species with pheromone-based language rejects Federation membership

Government & Politics

Government & Politics

Bajoran Central Archives wins arbitration to unseal Cardassian records

ILLARA PRIME — An arbiter ruled this week that the Bajoran Central Archives has the legal right to unseal and catalogue a massive cache of…
Horta Sues Andorian Government Over Discrimination
Kesprytt III Denied Federation Membership for Second Time
Starfleet Announces Exercise in Angelus Block
Brekkian governments held hostage, forced to sign partial unification accord
Nyberrite Alliance increases recruiting of ex-Starfleet personnel

Life & Travel

Life & Travel

Thunder at Jenatris Cloud 500: Glirash Voorsh snatches fourth victory

TRINITY CITY, STARBASE 118 — Speed racing legend takes a comfortable grip of second place on the points leaderboard of the Jenatris Cloud 500, locking…
Changeling Infiltration Alert Canceled, Starfleet Academy Halloween Event Blamed
Starfleet Academy Cadets Strongly Suspect Spirit Haunting Halls
Dramatic Late Winner Of Soccer World Cup Seals Third Victory For Pre-tournament Favourites
Literary Masterpiece Remembered As Author Heerma Eze Joins The Celestial Temple
First Galactic Ice Hockey Tournament Kicks Off on Andoria

Science & Tech

Science & Tech

Former Starfleet scientists arrested in Cardassian record controversy

ASHALLA, BAJOR – Several former Starfleet science officers living on Volan III during the Dominion War were arrested yesterday under suspicion of collaboration with occupying…
USS Kuipers begins mission in Illyr System
Experts troubled as Andoria suffers unprecedented heatwave
First Contact with the N’Nek reported by USS Van Gogh
Building a sustainable future for Starfleet at the biennial New Horizons Conference
Rumours of Iconian Artifacts spark archaeological “Gold Rush” in the Alpha Isles

Trade & Business

Trade & Business

Food poisoning outbreak connected to popular starbase sandwich shop

THE BORDERLANDS — An outbreak of food poisoning resulted in over 300 hospitalizations on Deep Space 224 last week, prompting station officials to order the…
Unsealed Cardassian records implicate restaurateur in collaborator controversy
Burger Nagus Expands As It Opens Another Franchise
Trellium Futures Skyrocket After Major Shipment Goes Missing in Alpha Quadrant
Klingon Whiskey Distillery To Begin Distribution To The Wider Federation
Markets on Atrea IV surge as Eskellion Shipyards Lead Rally

Special Reports

Discovered remnants of a possible pre-warp culture on Eta Corvi V

The Shoals 3GN – everything we know so far

Are modern Vulcans refusing to engage in ritualistic pon farr to pursue career goals?

A Brutal Murder Sparks a Revolution

Joint Starfleet-Intaran base begins operations

Opening Minds: Author of best-selling holonovel “Telepathis” speaks out

End Program: Life Outside the Grid

Lomales: A Hitch in Federation-Laudean Relations?

USS Juneau takes shore leave as Federation presence grows on station

LIGHTSIDE STATION — Crew of USS Juneau (NX-99801) enjoys shore leave on the Spike and welcomes the USS Grace Hopper, a Science and Engineering support vessel to the Aavaro Wilds. Recognizing the expanding importance and a growing number of long-term projects Starfleet Command has assigned… The post USS Juneau takes shore leave as Federation presence grows on station appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Crew of the Thor takes leave following exhaustion

CARDASSIA PRIME – While Starfleet Command debriefs Fleet Captain Aron Kells and First Officer Geoffrey Teller regarding the events surrounding their last mission, the thoroughly exhausted crew of the USS Thor has dispersed widely in their pursuit of rest & relaxation. For Ensign Anton Richards,… The post Crew of the Thor takes leave following exhaustion appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

USS Veritas visits Star Station Esperance after encounter with renegade Klingons

STAR STATION ESPERANCE — After a hard encounter with rebel members of the Klingon Empire, the crew of USS Veritas (NCC-95035) returned to Star Station Esperance for a much-needed break. The station houses a Starfleet Annex under Commander Zhou Tai-Sheng’s charge. Under the watchful eye… The post USS Veritas visits Star Station Esperance after encounter with renegade Klingons appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

USS Constitution in shipyard following encounter with Orion Syndicate

STARBASE 104 — Having sustained significant damage requiring her to be towed from the Shahar Nebula, the USS Constitution (NCC-9012-B) puts in for extensive repairs whilst the crew recuperate. It is a very rare occurrence for a Starfleet vessel to lose a warp nacelle, and… The post USS Constitution in shipyard following encounter with Orion Syndicate appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Talks begin on Oscion as USS Chin’toka races to save Rettaani freighter

PAR’THA EXPANSE — After arriving at Oscion, the USS Chin’toka dispatched a team to assist a freighter in distress even as envoys began talks with the representatives of the Caraadian Houses. Upon arrival in the Oscion system, the crew of the USS Chin’toka discovered that… The post Talks begin on Oscion as USS Chin’toka races to save Rettaani freighter appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Body swaps plague Arrow crew during diplomatic overtures

GENTII – Following a successful promotion ceremony and accompanying celebration, the Arrow set off to the planet of the Gentii, where, to the surprise of none, an unexpected occurrence threw the mission into jeopardy. ”What? It’s me. Am I dreaming?” summed up the ship’s Chief… The post Body swaps plague Arrow crew during diplomatic overtures appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Cardassian prison escapees barely elude capture by Starfleet

SS FOURCADE, DMZ — Maquis cell Skarbek stole a Cardassian vessel from Ve’ot Tok while imprisoned members of the cell escaped prison before imminent death. Our war correspondence office received details regarding the daring rescue of the imprisoned Skarbek members. Upon learning the location of… The post Cardassian prison escapees barely elude capture by Starfleet appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Ops crew returns from shore leave, honoured in a Klingon ceremony

STARBASE 118 OPS — After returning from restful and fun shore leave, the Ops crew are honoured in a Klingon ceremony for their assistance with defeating the Cult of Molor. Upon their return, they honoured many of the crew with awards celebrating their service on… The post Ops crew returns from shore leave, honoured in a Klingon ceremony appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

USS Resolution rescues crew of downed science vessel

BRIAR PATCH — The USS Resolution (NCC-78145) engaged in a search and rescue operation to locate the crew of the USS Hanno, an Oberth-class vessel feared lost in the Briar Patch. The Resolution discovered that the Hanno had crashed on a planet in the Briar… The post USS Resolution rescues crew of downed science vessel appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

USS Thor bends Prime Directive to the breaking point

CALABRUM, 61 CYGNI SYSTEM – The shock discovery of a vibrant medieval culture descended from Starfleet survivors should have been the biggest challenge thrust upon the crew of the USS Thor. But a Klingon led army, the imminent eruption of a nearby volcano and the… The post USS Thor bends Prime Directive to the breaking point appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]