Editorial

Are Modern Vulcans Refusing To Engage In Ritualistic Pon Farr To Pursue Career Goals?

FNS reporter Dresdon P. Mitchell explores the modern issues concerning rituals and rites of Vulcans. In a previous special report, I discussed how the modern…

Editorial

Starfleet Scientists Hold Holo-Conference at New Horizons

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FNS reporter Dresdon P. Mitchell revisits his experience at the New Horizons Holo-Conference last year, and how this year, many of the questions and ideas…

Editorial

President Narala complacent while Argelius system burns

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As the Argelius system suffers from devastating infernos, FNS contributor Sariah Menaji argues Federation President Narala's response and leadership is severely lacking.

Editorial

Preparing for the Worst: Perspectives from a Prison Camp Survivor

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In his latest column, Lixa Dansha examines whether the Federation is ready for conflict in light of new tensions from the Tholians and other threats.

Editorial

Genetic engineering in the Federation: a time for reflection

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J’mai Osen questions the aversion to genetic engineering in the Federation scientific community.

Editorial

The Hive Mind: A Rebuttal for the Rational

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J’mai Osen pushes back against the notion that the spirit of the Federation has anything in common with the Borg hive mind.

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The “hive mind” of the Federation and the Borg: Are they similar to one another?

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When people think of the Borg, they imagine the worst possible way someone can be thrown into a system against their will. Acting in a manner as if it’s the only way for others to join them. The Collective’s techniques are questionable at best and the way people are turned into mindless drones is unnerving, but doesn’t Starfleet act in a similar manner?

Editorial

The Trouble with the Klingon Empire, Part 2

239312.30

FNS foreign affairs reporter Flynn Dupond concludes his two-part editorial series about the Klingon Empire, bringing attention now to its social and civil problems.

Editorial

The Klingon Empire: Accepted Ally or Tolerated Blot?

239312.19

In this two-part editorial series, FNS foreign affairs reporter Flynn Dupond questions the Federation’s alliance with an empire built on conquest, subjugation, and conflict.

Editorial

FNS names Li Xinmin as new editor-in-chief

239301.18

PARIS, EARTH — The Federation News Service has named veteran journalist Li Xinmin as its new editor-in-chief.

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Starbase 118 Comes Together For A Masquerade Party

STARBASE 118 — The last tendrils of a gruelling mission of pulling the crew of the USS Andromeda from the grasp of the Borg collective have left the crew of Starbase 118 Ops in much need of downtime. The Borg collective did not grasp the… The post Starbase 118 Comes Together For A Masquerade Party appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Resolution Shore Leave Curtailed As Emergency Develops

STARBASE 118 — Originally scheduled for several weeks of shore leave on Starbase 118, an emergency transmission from Starfleet Command abruptly curtailed those plans, demanding an immediate recall of the USS Resolution crew. While attending an awards ceremony and social gathering held by Fleet Captain… The post Resolution Shore Leave Curtailed As Emergency Develops appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Chin’toka Begins Shakedown Cruise While Heading Back To The Par’tha Expanse

EN ROUTE TO PAR’THA EXPANSE — The USS Chin’toka (NCC-97187) departed from Earth Spacedock two weeks ago on what would be her first shakedown cruise. Now under the command of Capt. Mei’konda Delano, the atmosphere was rather mixed as the ship departed the station. While… The post Chin’toka Begins Shakedown Cruise While Heading Back To The Par’tha Expanse appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

USS Juneau Returns To Utopia Planitia After Encounter With Pirates

UTOPIA PLANITIA FLEET YARDS, MARS — Following resolving the Breen led pirate raids within the Aavaro Wilds, the ship’s designers recalled the USS Juneau (NX-99801) to Mars, to see how the prototype handled under the pressures of its more strenuous full-time workload. While the ship… The post USS Juneau Returns To Utopia Planitia After Encounter With Pirates appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Denak IX Triathlon Heats In Tyrellian Sector as Gorkon Takes Shore Leave

TYRELLIAN SECTOR — The triathlon of the year in the Tyrellian Sector is off to a smashing start for the USS Gorkon (NCC-82293) and the entire sector buzzing with excitement about it. Held on the remote world of Denak IX, the Class-K moon of the… The post Denak IX Triathlon Heats In Tyrellian Sector as Gorkon Takes Shore Leave appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Constitution Crew Perseveres Under Unforeseen Adversity

ENDAASI — Having survived the series of quakes which mysteriously struck the planet of Endaasi, the three groups of crew members of the USS Constitution (NCC 9012-B) found themselves in different trying circumstances to overcome. The first group, led by none other than Commodore Jalana… The post Constitution Crew Perseveres Under Unforeseen Adversity appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

SS Duncan Dunbar’s Distress Signal In Asteroid Capable Of Supporting Life

WUAGYL SECTOR — The USS Veritas (NCC-95035) is investigating the missing SS Duncan Dunbar’s distress signal now coming from a habitable asteroid. The Starfleet crew picked up the distress signal while diverting course from Donova IV for a look at a protostar nebula. While there,… The post SS Duncan Dunbar’s Distress Signal In Asteroid Capable Of Supporting Life appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Fleet Captain Gravely Wounded After An Unexpected Ambush At The Colony

NEW BAJOR, GAMMA QUADRANT — After a nearly fatal assassination attempt on their CO and a narrow escape from a massive explosion, the USS Thor (NCC-82607) is licking its wounds and weighing its options as the situation on New Bajor continues to deteriorate. Originally tasked… The post Fleet Captain Gravely Wounded After An Unexpected Ambush At The Colony appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

USS Arrow Plays Host to Tense Negotiations Amid Surface Operations

THETA 122, THE ALPHA ISLES — Newly installed Alpha Quadrant patrol ship USS Arrow (NCC-69829) recently hosted to several Alpha Quadrant leaders while conducting operations on nearby Theta 122. Hoping to restore sector space to a more stable climate, Federation officials, led by Commander Randal… The post USS Arrow Plays Host to Tense Negotiations Amid Surface Operations appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Starfleet Ranger Found Under Mysterious Circumstances

THURA SYSTEM — Mystery still surrounds a space station that has strayed into Federation space, however, a missing Starfleet Ranger is found. Kehive na-Soldim, the Starfleet Ranger reported missing in the shoals in 2395, was discovered aboard a space station by the crew of the… The post Starfleet Ranger Found Under Mysterious Circumstances appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]