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Say It Out Loud – Reconsidering the value of verbal communication

Is sharing thoughts really better than speaking? Some Betazed officials are starting to disagree.

Andorians continue walking on thin ice as geothermal energy restrictions begin

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ANDOR — A new report warns that the Andorian homeworld has continued to increase in temperature despite new government efforts to reverse the trend.

USS Ronin attacked by an unknown vessel during its shakedown cruise

SUNJAT SYSTEM — Signs of an attack on a merchant vessel discovered during shakedown cruise lead to an investigation of the Olidra system. The USS Ronin’s shakedown cruise, embarking from Deep Space 33 alongside the USS Arrow, began with a minor hiccup. Commander Kerrod Niac reportedly told Captain Randal Shayne, “We’re…uh…stuck, Captain.” Despite this initial […] [...]

Officers deal with crash, food contamination, and wayward ambassadors at Denali Invitational

DENALI STATION — The inaugural Denali Invitational, a thrilling spectacle of racing and technology, has been anything but smooth sailing. Officers at Denali Station have found themselves facing a slew of unexpected challenges as they strive to keep the event on track. The Invitational kicked off with a dramatic start, with over half of the […] [...]

Critical mission to rescue tourists on Sargasso V continues for Gorkon crew

SARGASSO V — The USS Gorkon (NCC-82293) crew has made significant progress in their critical mission near the Bajoran Wormhole, delving into the mysteries of Sargasso V and uncovering unexpected findings. The USS Kahnrah team, comprising Neathler, zh’Tisav, and Ferrucci, identified a silicon-based organism within the wormhole. This discovery at a recent conference revealed links […] [...]

First Contact ends in legal trouble and encounter with a second advanced interdimensional species

PAAK SYSTEM – Communication difficulties with the Paak were overcome by Ambassador Rivi Vataix and her crew but not without consequence as a Paak tribunal ruled against Vataix herself and some in her party while another newly discovered advanced species had questions of their own for the Amity crew. When Amity Outpost First Officer Commander […] [...]

New and veteran crew blend seamlessly during extended shore leave at Starbase 118 Ops

STARBASE 118 OPS — The adage “the more things change, the more they stay the same” rings true as old and new crew members of Ops bond. Upon its return from the diplomatic mission to Sannin VII, the USS Narendra brought a mix of new and returning crew members to Starbase 118. This influx of […] [...]

USS ‘Oumuamua investigates ancient ruins in Gamma Quadrant

ALPHA BRENKELVI II — Long range multi-spatial probes confirm ruins believed to be tens of thousands of years old. Starfleet Command has confirmed the Luna-class explorer USS ‘Oumuamua’s new mission details. Scans of Alpha Brenkelvi II’s surface have revealed extensive evidence of ancient habitation. In response, Commodore Ossa V’Airu, the ‘Oumuamua’s Commanding Officer, has deployed […] [...]

Complex Challenges Arise in USS Enterprise’s Rescue Operation

MARCHLANDS — USS Constitution faces mysterious challenges in USS Enterprise’s nebula rescue; sabotage suspected amid odd crew behaviour. The USS Constitution, NCC 9012-B, stands poised outside a nebula, while her senior and selected junior officers brave the challenges of a Class 9 Nebula to assist the USS Enterprise, NCC-1701, with essential repairs. With the storied […] [...]

Astraeus Engages in Unexpected Encounter with Mysterious Wormhole and Hostile Romulan Vessel

UNKNOWN – The USS Astraeus, NCC-70652, experienced an unexpected and tumultuous journey through a newly discovered wormhole in the Barahn Province of the Par’tha Expanse. This unforeseen incident led to a confrontation with an unidentified Romulan vessel. Following their departure from Shemsh, the crew embarked on a mission to investigate a nascent wormhole. Upon initiating […] [...]

Arrow Investigates Strange Radiation While Observing Ronin Shakedown Cruise

UNCHARTED SYSTEM, ALPHA ISLES – The USS Arrow, assigned to observe the shakedown cruise of the USS Ronin, stumbled upon an unexpected mystery involving strange radiation and an abandoned space station during a routine survey in a nearby uncharted system. Following the celebrated launch of the USS Ronin, the USS Arrow embarked on its mission, […] [...]

Ops crew return to base… as well as their own bodies

STARBASE 118 OPS — Following the reversal of an unexpected body-swap, the crew of Ops successfully concluded their diplomatic mission on Sannin VII and has now returned to Starbase 118 for a much-deserved shore leave. The crew initially set out to Sannin VII for critical diplomatic discussions with Cardassian representatives concerning the controversial Xenozym-17 and […] [...]