16 June - 22 August 2005
After the return of Blue to his home world, the Dark Matter set course
for Deep Space Outpost 316 for a two days' shore leave. Once there,
Captain Rhyman (npc) and his men will be one step closer to their
journey home.
The first night back onboard the DM, however, is not easy for everyone.
Lt (jg) MacDuff has a nightmare which ends up with a foot injury. And
Miss Craig has to deal with Bartender Trok (npc) after he tried to
access one of her personal messages.
On day 8, just when Counsellor Sulvik was about to start a set of
meditation sessions with Ensign Munro (npc), he receives a call from
his ex-wife. She informs him that she will be at DSO 316 and wishes to
see him.
Meanwhile, to get his revenge on June Craig, Trok calls his uncle Glirb (npc) for a special favour.
In the Sol system, Lt Robert Hadley, Chief of Security, makes his preparations to join the USS Dark Matter.
In a bid to improve his stormy relationship with June Craig, Lt
Gol'Khar offers her a data crystal containing holo images of Blue. But
it doesn't seem to have the desired effect...
On their arrival at DSO 316, Counsellor Sulvik pays a visit to Lt
Robert Hadley, then carries on with the evaluations of the senior
staff. It leads him to assist Lt Cmdr Vahl as she investigates a
strange transfer order regarding Miss Craig. When it becomes clear that
it was master-minded by Trok, the Bar Manager dismisses him once and
for all.
In the evening, Lt Sulvik meets up with his ex-wife and her
temperamental Klingon husband ; and Lt Julian Orthis makes a shocking
discovering during a news broadcast. His wife's Maquis ship has finally
been caught by the Federation and the Klingon's forces. When they
discover that she has managed to escape, Orthis is pestered by two
Judge-Advocates from the Outpost. Orthis is adamant that he doesn't
know where his wife could be. But, a few hours later, he goes to a
seedy Ferengi bar and sends a discreet message to her.
Lt Hadley, now on board, becomes familiar with his new position. He
meets with Captain Lars Persson and Lt Berg (npc), his own Deputy. But
things turn a bit awry when he reports to the XO. Vahl's past being
deeply affected by the Wolf 359 battle, she is unable to hide her
resentment at speaking to a survivor of this tragedy.
On the Outpost, Lt Gol'Khar is confronted by three Klingons who are
quick to mock his Science Officer status on board a Federation vessel.
It ends up in a fight where everyone is injured. But Gol'Khar refuses
to see a doctor before the evening he was enjoying with Lt Cmdr Vahl is
over.
Early next morning, the senior staff learns that the Dark Matter will
be going to a Class O planet in sector fifteen, one whose population
has just applied to enter into the Federation. It will be their task to
check whether this pelagic world fits with the UFP requirements.
While the Cyndarians get prepared for their future hosts, Captain
Persson decides that two away teams will be needed for this mission :
- Lt Sulvik, Lt Hadley, Ms Craig, Ensign Munro (npc), Ensign Rogers (npc) will accompany him to the Capital City.
- Lt Cmdr Vahl, Lt Gol'Khar, plus Lt Berg (npc) and Ensign Sokolov (npc) will take a tour of Cyndarius' oceans.
With eight days before their arrival, Lt Sulvik continues his
evaluations. He meets again with Lt Hadley, who gives him a taste of
Japanese mythology, but he has to change his habits for Lt Gol'Khar.
Yet this compromise doesn't manage to tame the Klingon's anger.
On deck thirteen, Lt Orthis and his men start working on the Cetacean
lifeboat, which needs a serious upgrade in order to be of service
during this mission.
Once in orbit around Cyndarius, Captain Persson's delegation is invited
to a submarine for a short trip to Oceania. Here, they learn a bit
about Cyndarian's ancient history and are offered a breakfast, followed
by a guided tour of the city once they reach it. This is an experience
not entirely enjoyed by Lt Sulvik, as he finds it difficult to breath
the Cyndarian's air.
Lt Orthis, who is now in charge of the Bridge, takes it upon himself to
start a ship-wide project that will study the weather patterns of
Cyndarius.
At long last, Vahl's team receive the green light to begin its own
exploration of the oceans. For their own safety they are however
accompanied by a Cyndarian shuttle. While heading southwards, they
discover a cave system that extends to the surface.
With Lt Sulvik feeling unwell, Councillor Amarin (npc) advise the DM
delegation to take a break before the meetings start. Unfortunately
their growing doubts about the situation on Cyndarius are confirmed
when Ms Craig is kidnapped.
However, it doesn't take long to Lts Hadley, Sulvik and Ensign Munro
(npc) to find a trail, leading them to a factory where huge numbers of
androids are assembled.
On alert, Lt Orthis prepares a contingency plan, in case Captain
Persson calls for his assistance.
Meanwhile, during their exploration of the ocean, Vahl's team keeps
clashing with their guide and her reluctance to share information with
them.
June Craig is forced to make a statement demanding equal rights for the
Cyndarian androids. She is rescued moments later by Lt Sulvik and
Ensign Munro (npc) while Lt Hadley is providing a diversion to the vast
number of androids that occupy the factory. Something which costs him a
serious arm injury.
After a hectic run and the transportation of Craig's kidnapper (npc) to
the USS Dark Matter, they finally make it to safety. They are
subsequently directed to the Chamber of the Ancients. There, after a
long speech by Amarin Col (npc), the hall is secured by an army of
androids lead by Kimaron (npc). They insist on taking Councillors
Amarin and Taran (npc) with them, so that they can be judged for their
crimes. The Federation delegates are invited to take part in the trial.
In a smaller undersea city, Vahl and Gol'Khar find clues that a
massacre of androids has occurred in the region not that long ago.
In the afternoon, Lt Orthis greets the ship's new Chief of Ops on board : Lt Keith Anderson.
Shortly after the return of the two away teams to the Dark Matter,
Persson holds a briefing. During this, it is decided that civilians
will form the jury for Amarin and Taran's trial.
And while Engineering and MacDuff try to repair android Irset, Lt
Anderson and Doctor Tainer get more familiar with their respective
departments.
Later in the evening, Lts Hadley and MacDuff pay a visit to the DM's
new ACMO. Lt Sulvik finally manages to speak with Irset. What the
android reveals pushes the Captain to cancel his plan of participation
in the trial.
Instead, a ploy is used to mimic the arrival of the Jury on Cyndarius.
Kimaron falls for it and orders his androids to fire on the new-comers.
This action prompts Persson to beam up the android leader, along with
Amarin and Taran. The three Cyndarian threats are taken into custody,
but in different areas of the ship.
While the prisoners are being interrogated by Lts Hadley, Sulvik and
Captain Persson, Lt Cmdr Vahl spends three long hours with Councillor
Jashan Tor (npc) and Professor Irset (npc) to secure the first draft of
a peace treaty.
At Jashan's request Ms Craig takes him to the holodeck for a salt water
dip, an experience that is quickly forgotten when the red alert sounds
throughout the ship with bad news : android Kimaron has managed to
escape from his cell, with drastic consequences.
Lars Persson has the displeasure to find Kimaron intrude upon his ready
room, where the android makes it clear that he intends to hijack the
Dark Matter to escape from Cyndarius. Sensing what is happening, Lt
Cmdr Vahl orders the science department to consult Irset to find a
solution to overpower Kimaron. With some reluctance, Irset reveals how
ultrasounds could stop his old friend in his tracks. It take these,
along with Lt Hadley's rifles and Lt Gol'Khar's presence to finally put
an end to Kimaron's dark scheme.
While Kimaron is being dismantled for the return to his home world, Lt
Sulvik and Lt Orthis reflect on the android's actions and motivations.
On Outpost 316, the Dark Matter's new CMO, Dr Jamaica N'we, finds
herself entangled in the investigation following the suspicion of links
to terrorism.
- Mission End -
Summary written by :
Lt Cmdr Claryx Vahl
XO
USS Dark Matter
Posts Selection :
-
The Search by Lt Hadley
- Rescue Operation by Lt Sulvik
- I need This Ship by Captain Persson
