SECTOR 001 – The crew of StarBase 118 Ops arrives at Earth Spacedock fashionably late, but immediately engages with the Enterprise-F.
As the crew of StarBase 118 Ops wrapped up their mission to Miri IVa, anticipation for some much-needed shore leave quickly turned to unease. A sudden and cryptic order from Admiral Banks at Starfleet Command directed the USS Narendra to report to Spacedock without explanation. Commodore Sal Taybrim, who had been eagerly awaiting the crew’s return to their home base, was left with more questions than answers.
The situation took a darker turn as a complete communications blackout between the Trinity Sector and Starfleet Command added a layer of urgency. In an attempt to gain clarity, Commodore Taybrim reached out to other Starfleet officials.
“Admiral Vivian Hauke, on Raskor Two, was able to get a coded message through to the Narendra, confirming the communications blackout and providing some intelligence on what may be happening,” the Betazoid Commodore disclosed. “The Admiral agrees that something has gone horribly wrong in Starfleet Command.”
Armed with this troubling information, the Narendra’s crew, still recovering from their recent battle with the aggressive flora on Miri IVa, sprang into action. Under Commodore Taybrim’s leadership, they made the bold decision to “disobey orders by following orders,” cleverly maneuvering to uncover the truth behind the mysterious directives.
After a brief stop at StarBase 118 and another to pick up Captain Theo Whittaker—who had commandeered a Fenris Ranger Prowler to lend his support—the Narendra plunged into the heart of a growing crisis. The ship now faces a formidable opponent: the USS Enterprise-F (NCC-1701-F), Starfleet’s cutting-edge flagship, reportedly under Borg control following the catastrophic events of this year’s Frontier Day celebrations.
Despite the Narendra’s numerous retrofits, the Ambassador-class vessel, originally built during a time of galaxy-wide crisis, seems outmatched by the advanced Odyssey-class Enterprise-F. The stark contrast in capabilities has not gone unnoticed.
Lieutenant JG Saschenka Kreshkova, when questioned about the apparent disadvantage, remarked, “Commander Rustyy Hael, Lieutenant Vitor Tito, and I have adjusted some of the flight settings and the inertial dampeners, giving the Narendra a greater degree of agility.” The Russian helmsman added, “We are hoping that gives us an added advantage.”
As the Narendra heads into what could be its most dangerous mission yet, the crew clings to hope. But with the odds stacked against them, some might say it’s only a fool’s hope.
Written by Gogigobo Fairhug
