Starfleet Commander's Log, Stardate 22136.4
2306.Q1
Five years have come and gone. I've overseen the full missions of the Enterprise, Courageous, and Sarek, and will soon see them return to the stars. An entire Excelsior-class explorer has been conceived, been laid down, crafted, crewed, and now launched. Soon the USS Miracht will join her sisters in the outer reaches of our frontiers.
I have seen a potentially existential crisis to the Federation come and go, seen species go from strangers to the cusp of Federation membership. I've seen our relation with the Romulans go places no one could ever have foreseen. And now I have seen the rise of a new threat; the Cardassians.
All of this, in Five Years. What will the next five years bring? Do I have that much left in the tank, in this exhausting job? I hope so. I cannot stay in this job forever, but when I go I will hand over a Starfleet that has gone from strength to strength.
Computer, End Log.
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From: Rear Admiral Patricia Chen, Commander, Starfleet Explorer Corps
To: Admiral Vitalia Yukiko Kahurangi, Starfleet, Commanding
Subject: Explorer Corps Panel of Captains
Hello Admiral,
Me again. The Explorer Corps office continues to be the distilled essence of pandemonium here. Still, this is when the Explorer Corps Command gets to really shine, so I shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth. That said, I won't miss this business. Yes, I've found my move, in case you haven't received the notice from Rear Admiral Seruk yet. The head of Shipyard Ops' Industrial Command is retiring and I'm jumping over. From the unknowns of deep space to the meticulously knowns of starship fabrication.
I've always wondered what it looks like inside a warp core before they're sealed up.
I know that we we won't be working as closely anymore, as Shipyard Industrial Command will cross your desk much less often than Explorer Corps does, so let me take a moment to say thank you, it's been a pleasure working with you Admiral. Hopefully my successor gives you a smoother ride!
Now, we have four ships this time. Captains T'Lorel and Eaton are now Commodore T'Lorel and Commodore Eaton. I feel proud that T'Lorel has moved on to...
[ ][TLOREL] Vulcan Sector Command, all ships in this sector gain +1 P
[ ][TLOREL] Director of Operations, Starfleet Explorer Command, +2 pp/year
[ ][TLOREL] Operations Officer, Starfleet Tactical Command, +1 to Offensive Doctrine Research
...and Eaton has moved on to...
[ ][EATON] Director, Starfleet Data Modelling, Ship Design Bureau, +1 to Sensor Research
[ ][EATON] Director, Starfleet Signals Division, Starfleet Intelligence, more accurate ship counts for other powers.
[ ][EATON] Director, Starfleet Battle Review Division, Starfleet Tactical Command, extra research bonuses from battles
I have compiled and attached a list of candidates for the missions. As you know, we have three ships to assign people to. My people will handle the officers and crews, but you have final say on the Captains selected.
I await your reply in the following format at your discretion:
[ ][FYM] Select Captains
-X USS Enterprise: Nash ka'Sharren LOCKED
-[ ] USS Courageous: Write in
-[ ] USS Sarek: Write in
-[ ] USS Miracht: Write in
Yours Sincerely,
Rear Admiral Patricia Chen
Commander, Starfleet Explorer Corps
Attached File is as follows:
Captain Revak
Vulcan Male, 51
Current Assignment: Starfleet Academy, Lecturing Political Science
A competent if unspectacular Vulcan with ambitions and strong patrons, gain +5 Political Will per year.
Captain Nash ka'Sharren
Andorian Female, 32
Current Assignment: USS Lion, Miranda-class, Klingon Border
A cowboy, wild, unpredictable, and successful, she makes the council pull their hair out, but gets things done, Crew Rating + 1, -5 Political Will per Year
Captain Straak
Vulcan Male, 49
Current Assignment: Director of Planning, Starfleet Explorer Corps
Now on shore duty after 5 years commanding USS Selaya but determined to return to the stars, gain re-roll to Surprise Encounter events.
Captain Syzi ch'Zelil
Andorian Female, 43
Current Assignment, USS Docana, Constellation-class, Andor Sector
A Captain with a clear emphasis on personal safety and self-defence, gain re-roll on away mission combat.
Captain Rosalee McAdams
Human Female, 49
Current Assignment: Pending
Tranquil as still waters up until the moment calls for action, when she throws all caution to the wind and strikes swiftly. Gain re-roll to any roll that involves personal combat.
Captain Maryam Ajam
Human Female, 39
Current Assignment: USS Enterprise, First Officer
An intensely inquisitive and adventurous officer, Ajam intends to ignore any attempt to keep her off away teams. Gain +1 Science, +1 Presence.
Captain Michel Thuir
Human Male, 47
Current Assignment: USS Challorn, Captain
Sharp witted with a streak of common sense, may re-roll Distress Call missions.
Captain Langa Mbeki
Human Male, 38
Current Assignment: USS Challorn, First Officer
A talented communicator and scientist, gain +1 Presence, re-roll non-First Contact Diplomacy.
Captain T'Rinta
Vulcan Female, 48
Current Assignment: Chief, Torpedo Systems Office, Weapon Systems Fabrication, Shipyard Ops Command
After a few years responsible for Starfleet's photon torpedo supply, T'Rinta knows every facet of these tools. Gain +1 Combat in ship battles.
Captain Talan th'Zahliss
Andorian Male, 41
Current Assignment: Assistant Director, Advanced Subspace Theory Office, Yoyodyne Propulsion Division
A keen scientist who who wants to turn to more practical pursuits. Gain +5rp/year.
From: Rear Admiral Seruk, Director, Starfleet Personnel Command
To: Admiral Vitalia Yukiko Kahurangi, Starfleet, Commanding
Subject: Commander, Explorer Corps
Hello Admiral,
As you may have heard, Rear Admiral Patricia Chen is transferring out of Starfleet Explorer Command, and into the Shipyard Industrial Command. This leaves a billet open in a senior portfolio which requires your sign-off as Commander of Starfleet.
Starfleet Personnel Command has taken the liberty of shortlisting this down to a set of three candidates, which you will find below.
[ ][COM] Rear Admiral Hikaru Sulu
Human Male, 69
Current Posting: Commander, Starbase 1
A legend of the Federation, Sulu is bold, daring, and skillful. Allows Explorers to count as 1 less Combat each against Maximum Combat Score.
[ ][COM] Commodore Viraan zh'Dohlen
Andorian Female, 64
Current Posting: Chief of Staff, Explorer Corps
A smooth and steady operator behind the scenes. Gain +0.1 Explorer Corps Recruitment
[ ][COM] Commodore Hurgok Sagek
Tellarite Male, 57
Current Posting: Operations Officer, Starfleet Tactical Command
A tough and canny battle commander who can help guide your Captains. +5% to final combat value in fleet battles.
