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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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The Trouble with the Klingon Empire, Part 2

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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.

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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.

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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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USS Thor crew causes an infinite diversity of mischief on Vulcan

VULCAN — Within days of the ship’s arrival, authorities reported a disturbance and theft at the venerable ShiKahr Museum of Political History. “It was certainly a shock!” Ensign Kellan Glass, recently assigned to the Thor, was on scene and spoke vigorously in defence of their… The post USS Thor crew causes an infinite diversity of mischief on Vulcan appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

USS Chin’toka thwarts invasion of Eladar IV; dialogue opens between the world’s member species

ELADAR IV — While on a First Contact mission to Eladar IV, the crew of the USS Chin’toka stopped an invasion by Caraadian forces, leading to talks between the planet’s two leading species. The crew of the USS Chin’toka (NCC-97187) is now on its way… The post USS Chin’toka thwarts invasion of Eladar IV; dialogue opens between the world’s member species appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Organisers suspend 2398 Battle of the Bands following tiger attack mid-performance

DONOVA IV — The stage set. The crowd hushed and waited. A rise of orange flashed across the crowd. A guitar riff strummed. Gorgeous George stepped out onto the stage to perform his latest single, flanked by two Puckapunyal tigers — purple marvels exclusive to… The post Organisers suspend 2398 Battle of the Bands following tiger attack mid-performance appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

USS Resolution to mediate colonisation conflict on Vionus IV

VIONUS IV — The USS Resolution (NCC-78145) has arrived at Vionus IV, an uninhabited planet whose colonisation rights are currently in dispute. Rights to the plant’s colonisation are contested by two races: the Thama and the Nascaik. Vionus IV occupies an area of space not… The post USS Resolution to mediate colonisation conflict on Vionus IV appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Tragedy strikes the crew of the Juneau during shore leave

LIGHTSIDE STATION — While recovering from the discovery of a species unknown to the Federation and a ship frozen in time in a Black Hole, the crew of the USS Juneau (NX-99801) spent time on Lightside station. The crew and Federation received an annexe office… The post Tragedy strikes the crew of the Juneau during shore leave appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

USS Constitution attacked by Orion Syndicate in Shahar Nebula

SHAHAR NEBULA — Sent to investigate unusual energy readings and an under-producing dilithium mine, the USS Constitution discovers Orion pirates. Despatched to the Shahar Nebula near the southern edge of Federation space, Starfleet Command ordered the USS Constitution (NCC-9012-B) to investigate some unusual energy readings… The post USS Constitution attacked by Orion Syndicate in Shahar Nebula appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Maquis resistance crew imprisoned in Cardassian facility

UNKNOWN PRISON, DMZ — Freedom fighters of the Maquis resistance cell Skarbek apprehended by Cardassian officials and incarcerated in an unknown location. In an effort to root out other members of the nearby cells within the DMZ, Cardassian Union officials have reported their recent capture… The post Maquis resistance crew imprisoned in Cardassian facility appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

Starfleet prisoner extradited to Qo’nos, rumours of Cult and Syndicate involvement abound

STARBASE 118 OPS — Klingon Janul of Kravzo’ch, who submitted himself to the authority of Starfleet after an altercation with the Cult of Molor, taken forcefully as Starfleet prisoner to the Klingon Embassy. Janul was subsequently extradited to Qo’nos along with two officers, while rumours… The post Starfleet prisoner extradited to Qo’nos, rumours of Cult and Syndicate involvement abound appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

USS Arrow begins shore leave, reassigned from Theta 122

STARBASE 821 — As the situation on Theta 122 grows stable, the crew of the starship Arrow (NCC-69829) returns to Starbase 821 for rest and reorganisation. Before the start of shore leave, the crew met their new doctor, Ensign Cassandra Mason, a welcome addition to… The post USS Arrow begins shore leave, reassigned from Theta 122 appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]

To boldly go; USS Chin’toka becomes first Starfleet vessel to visit the Uncharted Regions

UNCHARTED REGIONS — Leaving the Par’tha Expanse temporarily behind, the USS Chin’toka (NCC-97187) ventures into the Uncharted Region to begin their survey, and detect what could be a warp test flight from within. After extensive preparations from all departments onboard the refit Akira-class, the Chin’toka… The post To boldly go; USS Chin’toka becomes first Starfleet vessel to visit the Uncharted Regions appeared first on StarBase 118 Star Trek RPG. [...]