To Boldly Go... (a Starfleet quest)

Continued Diplomatic Push


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Starfleet Intelligence Report
2318.Q4

[NB: Konen GBZ Task Force Estimate already delivered]

Suspected Force on Romulan Border:
0 Heavy Warbird
1 Birds of Prey
2 D7s

No changes

Suspected Force on Klingon Border:
2 K'tinga
2 Klingon Bird of Prey
2 Klingon Bird of Prey Mk 2

No changes

Suspected Force on Cardassian Frontier:

3 Jaldun-class destroyers operating within the frontier unit on a regular basis. Not believed to be hostile.
CDF Trager
CDF Ronagot
CDF Karnack

1 Science Escort is also operating within the frontier.
CDF Parnok

These forces have been closely tailing the Hishmeri Septs as they approach Cardassian space.

Cardassian Ship Analysis Report - Jaldun II Refit


The Jaldun-II or Jaldun-bis as it is sometimes referred to, is an extensive refit adding considerable capacity and survivability to the Jaldun destroyer. It is an across the board improvement, fuelled in many ways by incoming Imelak technology infusions. As such, the interiors of these ships betray a non-Cardassian design ethos in heavily refit areas. However, the resulting performance improvements have silenced criticism, and opened the door for more Cardassian-Client state cooperation.

[Jaldun-II Stat Profile, C5 S4 H5 L6 P4 D4, Refit Cost 40/20, New Unit Cost 115/75]

Romulan Ship Building Report


9 Khellian Heavy Warbirds
8 Daljerra Warbirds
6 Aehallh Light Warbirds
1 Engineering Ship
1 Troop Transport
5 Civilian Freighters
12 Cargo Ships

Klingon Shipyard Report

@ Qon'os - 1x2.5mt, 1x1mt, 3x500kt
@ Qon'os - 2x2.5mt, 1x1mt, 3x500kt
@ Mempa - 3x1000kt
@ Mempa - 3x750kt
@ Ty'Gokor - 3x750kt
@ Ty'Gokor - 1x2.5mt, 2x500kt
@ Path'loq - 1x2.5mt, 3x1mt
@ Donatu V - 3x750kt
@ Qu'Vat - 3x200kt
@ Various Colonies - 2x500kt, 2x200kt

House of Gowron
@ Beta Lankal - 3x750kt
@ Beta Lankal - 3x1mt

House of Mogh
@ H'atoria - 3x750kt
@ H'atoria - 3x1mt

House of Duras
@ Beta Thoridar - 3x750kt
@ Beta Thoridar - 3x1mt


Harmony of Horizon Fleet Strength Report

This is a somewhat complex matter. Before we can begin to speak of the Harmony's fleet strength, we need to discuss Directorates. The spacegoing strength of the Harmony is tied up in a trio of Directorates.

The Peacekeeper Directorate - Functionally their principal military arm. Divided into four equal fleets with an astrographic area of responsibility.
The Public Safety Directorate - Operates as an exceptionally well armed interstellar law enforcement service with a very broad remit. Divided into a series of Precincts of varying size and astrographic responsibility.
The Science Directorate - Smallest of the three directorates, but potentially the one we are most likely to meet. Divided into Orders according to a wide variety of focal points.

We can say for sure that each of the Peacekeeper Fleets is anchored by a Sanctuary-class Fleet Tender, a tremendous five megaton mothership that supports an approximate dozen of short-range Corvettes. They are then supported by two older, much smaller, fleet tenders. The exact numbers of Corvettes in each fleet is not precisely known. Providing some heavy metal staying power, each fleet is also backed by a quartet of Liberators.

The Public Safety Directorate operates in, we believe, six Precincts, sharing a dozen of the older pattern fleet tenders which have been relegated to home service. In addition, they have a wide variety of older corvettes, and Alert-class public safety corvettes, almost like space-going law enforcement cruisers. A dozen Scientist-class cruisers and about a half-dozen older Solace-class battlecruisers help provide additional strength.

The Science Directorate is at least a dozen, but probably more, Scientist-class cruisers, and an equal number of Solace-class battlecruisers. The Solace-class, though a battlecruiser, is still a very capable research and diplomatic vessel, but a lot stronger in combat. Beware that outwardly they appear nearly identical, but you would not want to mistake the two.


GBZ: Cardassian Fleet Strength in the GBZ

We had prepared a report on this matter, however, recent campaigns have rendered all available reporting moot. We do know that their forces are being reinforced by further forces drawn from their Spinward Border, where reports suggest a war was being fought, and recently concluded.

GBZ: Determine what projects other factions are up to

Things had been surprisingly quiet in terms of new progress and projects, but after recent events, it became clear why that is. It is worth noting that the Konen have begun to move into the Gabriel, though how much expansion any of these factions will take right now is open to speculation.

We can say that there are strong signs that the Dylaarians are establishing a Starbase to anchor their holdings.

Klingon Ship Design Analysis: Tar'chak class heavy warbird

The Klingon Empire was apparently struck by a need to provide an anchor to its fleets of Bird of Prey, and realised that even the capable K'tinga-class battlecruiser was no longer up to the task. After witnessing the effectiveness of the Romulan Devoras-class heavy warbirds, and the Excelsior-class explorer, they opted for their own multi-megaton warship. The Tar'chak was the end result of that design process. Rushed through development and prototyping due to the oncoming war with the Romulans, the Tar'chak is now beginning to enter service and have an impact in the fighting. It shows that what Klingon engineers and designers lack in grace, they certainly make up for in rugged, maintainable designs, and solid engineering. A Klingon engineer no more accepts shoddiness in their work than their warrior accepts a shoddy bat'leth stance.

C7 S4 H7 L7 P4 D6
240/170/2330kt
[3 3/4yr Build Time] 5O/6E/4T
6% Evasion

They are believed to have five in service and five more under construction.

Status/Progress of Klingon-Romulan War

While precise numbers are difficult to obtain, we have found that it is relatively straightforward to get a handle on the war, as both sides have shown an interest in boasting about their successes. By corroborating with signal intercepts, we are able to track progress relatively well.

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Iberius Front
Combatants
Very Heavy - Major action
The conflict for the Iberius system was brutal, with much loss of life and ship. Repeated Klingon pushes were turned back, and Romulan defenders fought to their last breath to keep the crucial Iberius Fleet Yards secure. In the end, reinforcements arrived and a counter attack forced the Klingons from their operating bases at Iberius VI. They have returned to Vinum starbase to lick their wounds, but not before their wolfpacks took advantage of the weakened flank guards to devastate the industrial facilities at Levoc III.

Key Objectives
The Levoc System - A minor colony world with an outpost and a weapons production facility supporting Iberius Fleet Yards - Devastated by Klingon Wolf Packs
The Iberius System - A Major Romulan World, with one of the largest shipyards outside of Romulus
The Vinum Starbase - The Gateway to the Iberius system, a tough obstacle
The Ginok Pah System - A heavily reinforced outpost protecting Tholinium mines
The Hadab System - The Starbase that controls the shipping lanes back to Qon'os

Momentum
Klingon Empire Advantage

Paskan Front
Combatants
Effectively Nil
The entire Paskan Front was subject to a mystifying lack of action, with action limited to simply raiding attacks. Analysts believe that the cause was the meat-grinder like battle for the Iberius System, with forces from both sides being redirected into what our human analysts refer to as a Verdun-like scenario. Nonetheless, some raiding continued, and ships bearing material to Pompara came under fire on a few occasions.

Major Objectives
Ivix - A sparsely inhabited colony, but a major fleet hub. Formerly a key industrial site.
Pompara - One of the major worlds, has been raided on a couple occasions
Mothidum - A minor colony with strong outposts, hub of the Paskan Front for the Romulans
Alixros - Originally a major Romulan colony, now captured by the Klingons, and the Romulans place a high priority on retaking it
Path'loq - A Klingon system with civilian shipyards

Momentum
Neutral

Blood Gate Front
Combatants
Light Forces - With the masking presence of the nebula, it is easy for cloaked ships to cause mayhem, executing ambush and counter ambush
A renewed counter-attack on the Aniak system rendered results, driving back Klingon forces from the shattered remains of what was once a productive Romulan research facility. The news was widely broadcast on Romulan media, which were very hungry for good news out of a year of stalemate and high casualties. At the same time, Klingon raiders have been prolific, and Jarok's Beacon was destroyed, as were a number of support facilities around Ocutis Starbase.

Major Objectives
Jarok's Beacon - Inhabited only by a Tal Shiar facility and a small logistical hub. The Tal Shiar facility was heavily damaged in a raid.
Ocutis Starbase - The last major stronghold left in the sector, which must be held - Now damaged by raids.
Aniak System - A former Romulan Research colony, now destroyed, which the Romulans have now recaptured
The Latch - A key system near the centre of the nebula that offers the best sensor vectors on the rest of the nebula
Beta Kornak - The hub of Klingon activity at the base of the nebula

Momentum
Moderate Romulan Advantage

Frontier

The Romulan work on the Frontier continues, with daring strikes ranging as far as Qon'os itself. The full extent of this damage is not yet clear, but if it continues it may be sufficient to forces the Klingons on the defensive across the fronts. Resource stockpiles were also hit, hampering attempts to produce the new Tar'chak and B'rel classes.

Heavy Romulan Advantage

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Romulan Losses
1 Outpost

2 Devoras
2 Daljerra
8 Bird of Prey
2 D7 Cruiser

11 Cargo Ships
3 Freighters
1 Engineering
1 Super-Freighter

Klingon Losses
2 Outposts

1 Tar'chak
8 K'tinga
8 Bird of Prey
9 Bird of Prey II

12 Cargo Ships
4 Freighters
2 Engineering
1 Colony Ship
1 Troop Transport

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Romulan Diplomatic Posture Report

The overall aim of the Romulan diplomatic posture is to develop economic ties in their area. So far they are putting most of their focus into the Sotaw and Licori, the former of whom we are now learning is expected to join the Romulans in an alliance soon. Their Licori efforts are shifting tack from courting the noble houses directly, and more for developing ties to the nascent but fast-growing middle-class of the Arcadian Empire. In addition, they are developing ties with the Ked Paddah, Laio and Tauri.

Most of this is being undertaken but non-standard agencies within the Star Empire. It appears that the Tal Shiar has suffered badly over the past two decades, mostly from post-Biophage purges, but also from the Klingon War, and repeated loss of assets to Starfleet Intelligence during operations in Sydraxian and Licori space. However, in many ways these agencies that have been pressed into action are yielding more positive results for the Romulans than the Tal Shiar. We know that there is growing concern among our own Diplomatic Service.

So far their attitudes towards the Harmony are closely guarded, but it is believed that there is a surplus of distrust.

Dylaarian Diplomatic Posture Report


So far the Dylaarians are still firmly in the Pact's orbit, and show no intentions of changing this posture. While they are not the most militarily potent force, their entry into the GBZ combined with advantages the Cardassians have given them in coreward exploration, the Dylaarian Clans are making great economic strides. They still maintain some trade with the Sydraxians by taking a circuitous route. Overall, they look like they are doing their best to position themselves as the Ashalla Pact's engine room, producing goods rapidly using the strengths of their conclave system, and improving the economic position of the other Pact members as a result.

Shipyard Operations Command Update

Completed:
Refit of USS Kumari, (Starfleet Build Order NCC-2005) @ Lor'Vela OCF Berth A

Commenced:
Kepler Prototype, (Starfleet Build Order NX-4101) @ 40 Eridani A Berth 2

Repair:
USS Lightning at Berth Z, Utopia Planitia
USS Thirishar at Berth A, Lor'Vela (Refit to Ex-A)
USS Clarion @ Tellar Prime Repair Yards
USS Agile @ Tellar Prime Repair Yards
USS Insight @ Collie Repair Yards
USS T'Kumbra @ Collie Repair Yards

USS Sojourner @ Luna Orbital
USS Exeter @ Akadi Drive Yard
USS Calypso @ Redspire Fleet Yards

Member World Coordination Office Report

Ships Commissioned:
Andor - 1 Civilian Freighter, 1 Cargo Ship
Vulcan - 1 Cargo Ship
Tellar -
UESPA - 1 Cargo Ship
Amarki -
Betazed -
Caitian - 1 Colony Ship, 1 Civilian Freighter, 1 Cargo Ship
Rigel - 1 Civilian Freighter
Apiata - 1 Bumblebee
Seyek - 1 Cargo Ship
Risa - 1 Cargo Ship
Gaen -
Qloathi - 1 Cargo Ship
Ked Paddah - 1 Cargo Ship, 1 Civilian Ship

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