Even Space Girls Get The Blues

Personal Log: Cmdr. Kitsune Yamashita

[Feb 25, 2386 04:00] (Sec Lev 18)

Loc: UTFS Victory in orbit around Rhynoa

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-22:00 hr

The final countdown has begun. We have been rotating some of the crew to have a slim percentage who have rested. All stations are reporting nominal and we are ahead of schedule. Why am I still fearful at this late stage of the game? That fear may be what stands between me my own folly. We've been faced with a Gordian knot. My solution was to draw my sword. Slowly the rest of the crew had to agree to my plan. Fate gave us what we needed to survive. Whether we use it is our choice to make.

Our original experimental Chimera drive had an application nobody involved in the project considered. Simply put. Size does not matter. It is a question of power and matching the mass of a given remote point. It is not so much moving as an exchange of matter. Call it entanglement or Einstein's bugaboo, Spooky Action The key is being just barely less massive than your new target location.The most important thing is my discovery rewrites the book on space travel as we know it.

Anton is working the new enhancements to the drive. It is a massless system which will allow direct jumps without the matter exchange. If we survive the next week we can take this idea up again. Now is a time for immediate action.

Gunny is on Rhynoa locking down a huge underground spaceport/arcology. Someone has functioning fusion reactors hot and running. The bad news is it is surrounded by 38000 lizard heavily armed Sylvean war-band. I have started working on a diplomatic mission. I have meetings with a splinter group out to depose the current Warlord and replace him with more reasonable leaders. I have ideas about how to instigate a coups. They are leaving us no choice. For the good of the planet's inhabitants there are two paths. One path leads to cooperation and a member's seat at the table in Rhyoan affairs. The other path leads to genocide. Personally I would prefer cooperation. However, I will take any action called for to unify this planet so they can become members in the UTFC.

I'm keeping an eye on my new XO. He is charming, loyal, eager and always comes down on the side of by the book. This is a double edged sword. Some day if he survives I have an important decision about his life. Do I promote him to his own command, recruit him as an asset for the Terran Intelligence Directorate, or give him the kiss of death? Only time will tell. I hate when my ruthless side makes me think in terms of kiss or kill. I bet Peter has tons of ideas about it in that dusty pile of books he loves so much. Organics are so old fashioned and repressed. Perhaps if his advice about how I need to be more submissive in negotiations, so as to not intimidate the male representatives made sense, I might take him seriously. Pete the 17th century is calling, answer your squire unit. To be honest, I like him, however his growing addiction to the Enciviar is frightening. The problem is he does not seem to see it.

I long for the day when I can rest. A time to enjoy the fruits of our sacrifice. Maybe even a time to love. There are days when even Space-girls get the blues. [Squire: request/music/Bessie Smith] There are days we all need a little sugar in our bowl. We can all dream a little dream.

Victory never sleeps, and neither does her commander. Time again to pull my big girl britches up, grab some coffee and get back to work. I wonder if Paetra is sleeping. I need some sisterly support.

Kitsune Out.

[Activate: Black-Ice(TID)]

Transmission Ends:

To look into the eyes of the unknown

Ship's Log: Cmdr Kitsune Yamashita

[Feb 18, 2386 12:00] (Sec Lev 12)

Loc: UTP Victory in orbit Hectora 1 (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-24:00hr

UTP Victory in orbit above Rhynoa.

The hours pass and the time draws near for the moment we have worked and planned for. There is still much to do but the main systems needed for the Chimera Exchange are operating nominally. We have discovered the service dock for the Niad (Anedra Base). It has five ships connected and hopefully in working order. The Niad crew will form the core of the flight operations with the aid of Rhynoan volunteers and New Bealdrin robots. The carriers will help defend us when we come out into the disorganized but still formidable Phaerian Planetary Assault Fleet.
The diplomatic mission with the Rhynoan states has helped set up a confederation and the mechanism for a planetary standing army. They have formally petitioned for member status in the USFC. We may need all the friends we can get on the other side of known space. Let's remember this is their planet,
Several events have transpired in sick bay. Dr. Asham Rashid (CMO) and Dr. Peter von Swantz (CPO) were running tests on a crewman from the Nyad when the subject experienced convulsions and rapidly lost consciousness. All attempts to revive him had failed. The patient was placed into stasis to prevent death.
News of the incident was sent to the commander of the Niad, Needless to say he was not pleased. I was able to defuse thye situation. The last thing we can afford is angering the Rhynoans. The stakes are too high to treat it lightly.
The sick bay was brought to high alert when the readings indicated the stasis field was down and the readouts of the patient's life signs went wild. His body spasmed and he bellowed in pain. His eyes opened. No longer blue, but violet. the Iddry on the base were called. They are as shocked as anyone else. They make a request to take him back to the Iddry home lands to protect others and himself from harm. We have seen something no being has seen till now. The spontaneous change from Rhynoan to Iddry. Tyriceus rushes in with Garten and Lenny. I know that look. The look that Aston has found a clue to what he really wants. I know his secret and I have to agree with him.
Once again we had some strange events in sick bay. Captain Ardean has been healing with the aid of one of the symbiont suits. He woke and began talking, slowly, with great effort is called out. I had been conferencing with Dr. Rashid and Paetra when the incident occurred. I decided to try my wraith ware to project into sickbay. I asked Paetra what should we do? Modayah never gave me the instruction manual for this toy. Genwauw have that perpetual dolphin like grin, but her face looked different. I could swear she was giggling. Knowing they have a sense of humor is a revelation. I focus and feel Paetra focus too. Suddenly we are on Eckolyn base in the sick bay. Unlike my previous attempts everyone can see me. Whether it is because I'm gaining control or Paetra is the cause.
The air parts and five Iddry and a tall old Gendauw appear. I recognize the Gendauw. He is one of the senior researchers. The senior Iddry sits on the bed next to the Captain. She smiles and asks him about his ship. to walk the decks and show where it was damaged and how he would repair it. When he falters she asks what would this officer or another would say. While they talk a message arrives from the repair dock. Something is happening to the Thucidites. It was repairing ifs self. All as good as new. Gleaming and ready for space again.
The rebirth of the Thucidites comes with a price. Our captain was carrying a heavy weight. He held the fate of us all in his mind. He is family and we shall care for him and nurse his wounds. But his days as a ship's captain has sadly ended. So say we all.

Morning Announcements.

• I need status on the crew rescue mission. How soon can you complete it?
• Recommendation for promotion of current XO of the Victory to Captain chair of the Thucidites.
• Crew reassignments to man both the Victory and the Thucidites.
• We need a break down on military assets released by the Rhynoan Confederation. ASAP
• Commander O'Hara I need you to lead a mission into the base on the surface. You will take your team, several assets from Arkydal Junction and Atum is sending a guide/specialist to advise and secure the base from Sylvean forces. There are approximately five functioning reactors in the complex. Depth of the installation is unknown.
• Repair status on the Wave rider. How long till Banshee is safe to fly?
• Status of the relief effort around the blast site. Liaise through team sent by Dr. Asham Rashid.
• Status of mine deployment and the big surprise.

We are at t-24 hours people. Let's look sharp, stay focused and frosty. To my XO congratulations. You deserve it. The fleet's back in town. Ensign Enrico Juarez please meet me in my ready room.

Transmission Ends:

Another Day at the Office.

Ship Log: Cmdr. Kitsune Yamashita

[Feb 14, 1386 time] (Sec Lev 12)

Loc: UTFS Victory in orbit around Rhynoa

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-286 hr

Emergency Counsel Notes

Attending:

1. Sir Venn Eskieye - Scior
2. Vardragis Speos - Ulumad
3. Ghodru Mateus - Balieum
4. Julenis Ontarro - Lodesai
5. Annice Airemae - Ceavelle
6. Rep. Demerrin Corblum - ARCADYL Junction
7. Geddora Paloshe - Parleme
8. Paetra - Neew Bealdra
9. Represenative Atum - Jenko
10. Represenative from Iddry.
11. Captain of the Niad

Meeting notes

1. Creation of a unified system of government. Files/drafts sent to offices of all the above.
2. Pettition for membership in the USFC.
3. Emergancy meeting for coordinating relief efforts from the attack.
4. The Sylvan Raids and growing resistence.
5. Dropping comm dowels to inform less technological nations of the danger to the planet.

Communications:

Send official greetings to Accashi Frolenda and our regrets in his absence due to a sudden illness and physician’s orders. Offer any medical care assistance he might need. I welcome the House Regis, Sir Venn Eskieye and thank him capable consul in this time of change.

Send Rep. Jonath Cusalt of ARCADYL Junction my best wishes and thank him for a competent replacement in the upcoming deliberations. Please let Rep. Demerrin Corblum he is welcome on board the Victory. I will bring up the Sylvan raids and work on finding a measured response to this threat.

CC to O'Brien, command level officers on Echolynn base.

Contact Paetra, the Iddry and Ardrea about attendance.

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The First Station of the Nightmare.

Video clip: Snowflake 0101

Terran Intelligence Directorate

Security Level: 18

Attention - Warning:
Unauthorized access or distribution of Material
is punishable by permanent personality death.

 
Playback Enabled.

A cool blue glow fills the darkened humming room. Something chirps in time with the oscillation of colored lines dancing in the air. She is 15, dressed in paper gown. A grid of light traces lines over her body.

She shivers in a constant stream of cool air whispering over her skin. "Relax please, do not move, it 's not dangerous but you might break the monitoring link." The technician adjusts her head in the restrainer field. When satisfied the fine adjustments are optimal, she smiles. pressing her thumb on a biometric key mounted on the scanning bed. "Now count backward beginning with 10."

"Eight...Seven..."

White, freezing cold, trapped unable to move. My right hand is going numb I try to wiggle my fingers only to find they will not open. It dawned on me. My hand was wrapped tight in a larger one. "Father, speak to me, please...". No voice answered. She was alone and going to die on her 12th birthday.

Her conscious faded and she dreams of a party in Paris with her family. She woke to furious digging sounds and the arctic blast roaring through a bright blue hole above her. Yellow figures dug and pulled her out of her prison. They lifted her into a medical pod. As the lid closed she heard the words: Poor kid, there were no more survivors.

In the world outside her dream state an man in a suit peers down at her. His gaze sweeps over the ever changing patterns in the air. He points at a spot on a display and nods his head. "There, just at that memory point. I would like you to set a trigger for this." He hands a technician a memory rod which is slotted into the reader on the bed. "Excellent! Please let me know when she is sent to the recovery suite. I would like to speak with her when she regains consciousness." He looks around the room his eyes making contact with all around him. "Let me remind you everything that happened in this room today is classified top secret. Thank you for your cooperation. When you have finished please report for memory suppression. That is all, good day." He slips into the shadows and exits silently.

Transmission Ends:

Picking Up the Pieces

Mission Log: Cmdr. Kitsune Yamashita

[Feb 14, 2386 02:20] (Sec Lev 12)

Loc: Victory orbiting Rhynoa

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-266 hr

Alert Status: Red Alert

Ship Status: Nominal

UTFS Victory in orbit above Rhynoa.

The Phaerian Sucker Punch

It would seem that we forced the Phaerian's hand and They responded by attempting to destroy what they wanted to gain by a silent takeover. Their plan was audacious and should have worked as they had planned. We did not win this exchange by strategic superiority. It was a matter of luck. Perhaps I am too harsh in my assessment. Without our planning and quick thinking of our people we would all be screwed. Rhynoa would be destroyed and we would have been forced to flee ill prepared for the near future. Kudos to Major Magoo, Dr von Shwantz, Cmdr O'Brien, the crew of the Victory and our Iddry and Gendauw allies.

O'Brien has back tracked and established the launch points for the attack. His immediate reaction was for a strike to neutralize any threat. Initially I was of the same opinion. However on second thought I believe a more measured response is needed. We know Phaerians can use mind control to force people to do their will. Most likely the perpetrators had no knowledge of their actions. We can't lay waste to highly populated areas to kill enemies who in all probability are no longer on the planet. We do need to investigate the explosion on the surface ASAP. It appears to be a trap to lure us into the blast zone. The only reason our expeditionary force survived was due to the presence of an Iddry elder who mitigated the damage.

Orders are as follows:

• Security Section: I am placing you under command of Cmdr O'Brien. Please give him your full support. We need to be on guard.
• Diplomatic Team, proof and recheck both the Articles of Confederation, the Petition for USFC Membership, Conference notes and presentations based on attack. work with Communication team to get the conference scheduled for Feb 14, 2386 12:00. Please contact the commander of the Niad to bring an assistant and attend the conference. He will need a per-confrence briefing to bring him up to speed on the current situation.
• All departments full status reports ASAP
• Maintenance: Status on repairs of wave rider and progress on key projects
• Communication team: I need all updates from Echolynn base.
• We need to test the RABOD field system ASAP.
• Team Atum: please do a final sweep and prepare for my arrival in an hour.
• XO to the bridge, You have the con, notify me ASAP if needed.

To the crew of the Victory. No captain of a vessel could be prouder of a crew's service in times of crisis than I am of you. Never have we faced a situation so dire and important. You are my family and I shall never forget it. I will be forced to lead us all into danger, but I will never make you sacrifice in vain. This I swear on my life and honor. We stand on the brink of a new era and we shall not fail. To do otherwise is not an option.

Transmission Ends:

Deja Vu All Over Again

Personal Log:

[Feb 13, 2386 13:25] (Sec Lev 12)

Loc: Victory_ Hectora 1 (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-282 hr

This is beginning to get tiresome in more ways than one. I have not slept in over 24 hours and the temptation to use a combat stim pack grows by the hour. All I want is to finish with current to do list, eat, shower and sleep. The only thing keeping me stim free is I know using combat drugs to cure sleep deprivation is a good way to rack up a serious body count.

Negotiations with Atum are reaching a delicate phase and every time I leave the turbo-lift on my way to nailing down an agreement a new crisis rears its head and I am called away to fight the crisis of the hour. I was 20 meters from the meeting room and I was prepared to get concessions in exchange for a sweet deal for my guest. There is no secret he is nervous being on-board the Victory and not governing his people. What he does not know is I know what he is after but is unwilling to say.

During our last communication I had to laugh. We are engaged in a contest of will and cunning. Both of us are adept at the art of shadow ops and love the game we are playing. Atum may not know it yet but I hold the key to his continued survival. In our last encounter "Golqua" actually sounded overtly flirtatious. When a scoundrel calls you by a pet name it is a good idea to unsheath your claws and watch your back. While I am flattered on a superficial level I could sense he was paying attention to something else in his cabin. I can only assume he has repaired his holographic "assistant"

Unfortunately once again I received a message calling me back to Echolynn base ASAP. I seriously doubt it will be good news. Gunny pings me and we meet at teleport chamber Alpha for the trip. We are grimly contemplating the reason for the recall. If the head of security and top ranking Earth Intel officer are clueless it is not a good sign. One thing which raises eyebrows is the message routing code. It is not from the Major as we would expect, it was clearly from Dr. Asham Rashid. Why our MD is issuing command orders makes no sense unless the Major has become even more reclusive and withdrawn than the last time I saw him.

I would have liked the luxury of flying Banshee 2 to the base, but I know it is faster and given my situation safer to teleport there. I am not old fashioned and fear the transfer. My main concern is arriving and being forced to wait 12 precious hours till the Victory is once again within the arc of our transmission window. I want to wrap things up and get back on-board Victory. There is ray of sunshine. I need to talk with Anton, Lenny, and Ardree should be arriving on the Gendauw courier ship with the plans for advanced escape pods. When the base was abandoned during the mutiny, all the pods were launched. Paetra's gift of Gendauw technology is much appreciated. When scanning logs from the base I noticed newly found artifacts on a manifest. It seems Peter is enabling Che to hoarde items and not share the information without a fight.

Energize! I can feel the effects of the transfer as I become a sparkling ghost on the transporter pad. I'm going, going, gone.

Transmission Ends:

Bush War!

Com Log: Cmdr. Yamashita (Victory)

[Feb 13, 2386 14:00] (Sec Lev 4

Loc: Echolynn base Hectora 1 (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-282 hr

To all Rhynoan governments tech level 6+

"It has come to my attention a bush war has broken out between two non-responsive governments who have refused to take part in our agreement to cooperate in a time of danger. What in the hell are these idiots thinking? Only fools fights in a burning house! This petty bush war must be stopped. As per the powers stated in the provisional articles of confederation we have been establishing the power of a unified Rhynoa to end this conflict before either side resorts to use of fissionable weapons must be brought to a close the sooner the better. I make this request for the well being of all of Rhynoa.

I am enclosing a frequency which will render combatants unable to continue armed combat. I wholeheartedly encourage the use of the information to put a end to this hostility immediately."

attached specs-brown noise.

Transmission Ends:

Message log 02/13/2386 14:35

Mission Log: Kitsune Yamashita

[Feb 13, 2386 14:35] (Sec Lev 12)

Loc: Victory orbiting Hectora 1 (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-285 hr

Begin data transmission

Distribution list as follows:

1. Accashi Frolenda - Scior
2. Vardragis Speos - Ulumad
3. Ghodru Mateus - Balieum
4. Julenis Ontarro - Lodesai
5. Annice Airemae - Ceavelle
6. Rep Jonath Cusalt - ARCADYL Junction
7. Geddora Paloshe - Parleme

Message reads: Please contact me for a meeting at your convenience. signed Cmd. Kitsune Yamashita.

Begin data transmission

Distribution list as follows:

1. Science Unit-Attn: Aston Tyriceus
2. Security - Markus O'Brian
3. Military Database
4. Command level NTK

Data Object: Desc: tactical recording and deep scan of Raider Vessels and scans of the explosions. F/N: phe-00025

GET: Updates on communications/analysis

Victory security final preparation check All secure?

If all is in order It is time to meet with Atum.

Transmission Ends:

The Prodigal's Homecoming

Mission Log: Kitsune Yamashita

[Feb 13, 2386 - 14:25] (Sec Lev 12)

Loc: Victory outbound from Hectora 1 (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-285 hr

UTFS Victory in scale with the Nyad.

Rescue Mission

Today is the day. A day of celebration for all of Rhynoa and our effort to keep this planet free. Two hundred years ago I tossed out a message in a bottle and it has come back in the form of a legend. Long ago the Nyad launched in an ill-fated mission to the doomed planet Trispephane. During a time space journey back to That last day for Trispephane, we spotted the Nyad in shut down mode slowly moving toward destruction.

On the return trip we were able to establish contact with the automated flight systems and turn the Nyad around Their new heading was to bring them into near orbit with the gas giant after a two hundred year journey. Orders were changed to wake the crew during the last years of the trip. I had programed two robots of the same type on-board with all the information needed when they return home. Louie and Dewie performed flawlessly. During the last few days of their flight our long range scans showed it was under attack. Databases confirmed the raiders were operated by one of the slave states under control of the Phaerian Empire. As the Nyad races toward the Hectora system it steadily drops homing mines. These seem to have no effect on the shields of their pursuers.

I was on my way to my meeting with Atum when the Caxton sounded and I was called to the bridge. Reports were coming in on the situation and the course of action was clear. I called for status reports and ordered immediate launch and warp jump into the running fight. Navi reports a 2 minute ETA, Weapons control nominal, shields max, running like a bat out of hell.

I hail the Nyad and offer assistance. I can tell the captain recognizes me from the data archive. He smiles and we exchange names. He welcomes us and I give him our ETA. A squadron of Gendauw robotic ships are trailing behind. They will not be able to close to battle but will offer support as we near Rhynoa.

I have to admit he has guts if not tactical sense. During the running fight he turns and scores a broadside which cripples one of the pursuing raiders. Unfortunately the second raider hits the Nyad with a plasma vortex weapon which strips off his side shield and penetrates the hull. Damage reports flow in, bulkheads closed, damage sustainable

The seconds crawl by and I order rolling fire as soon as a weapon system comes in range. Slowly my shots take down their shields and I refuse to let him go. The raider disengages and attempts to flee. The hull begins to glow and the ship is motionless. scans show it is pushing hard to escape the pounding from the Victory, but it is unable to get away..

A new voice is coming through the com unit. It is Dr. von Schwanz aboard the Enciviar. He is attempting to get the crippled ships to surrender. In reply the face of unknown alien species appears and snarls at us. It raises it's fist and the screen goes blank. Twin explosions mark the last location of the crippled raiders. As with their masters no secrets will be discovered.

Messages have been sent to the people of Rhynoa about the return of the Nyad. As planed every transmitter capable of reaching them sends greetings and a welcome home to long lost heroes. I get a message of thanks from the captain. He is still processing the whole situation. I tell him it looks like he could use a drink and come on board when he can, we have a lot to talk about He is home again and his ship carry's the bounty of life nearly destroyed in the great war so long ago. Yes the Age of Miracles has not passed.

The Nyad's course is laid in for Echolynn base. Repairs have top priority. All scans of the Phaerian raiders is being sent to central archives. Victory is taking up orbit of Rhynoa and continuing rescue missions and coordinating communications with the surface. I am issuing commendations to the crew of the Victory in battle. We have drawn first blood in our fight for survival..

Hopefully I will make it through my meeting with Atum and then shower, eat and sleep. The Victory is running smoothly and the crew is frosty. X-O you have the con, Yamashita signing off.

Transmission Ends:

To Sleep Perchance to Dream.

Personal Log: Kitsune Yamashita

[Feb 13, 2386 12:47] (Sec Lev 12)

Loc: Victory In orbit Hectora 1 (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-298 hr

There is no rest for heroes. I look around me and see those I have lived and survived with through this non-stop torrent of events we have been forced to merey react to. For better or worse we are family. If there is a solution to the puzzle we are trapped in, I trust someone will connect the dots.

One thing bound us together on this mission. If we fall nobody will even remember us. We are all flawed; but we were hand picked for what seemed to be a one way mission. Nobody will remember or mourn us if we fall in defeat.That we have got as far as we have speaks to the strength of humanity within us all in the face of extinction. I reject the idea that the invasion has nullified any loyalty of The Terran Alliance. While we all live and breathe we are Terrans and We will not go quietly into the night! To say otherwise smacks of treason.and defeatism.

We have traveled to the ass end of nowhere on a one way fool's error. In spite of this we have found a way to become a force for unification of species into something more that our separate parts. We have ripped the mask off of Phaerian professed friendship to reveal the treachery that lies at their heart.

I've sent formal requests for updating feeds and answering questions from local governments to aid in handling military and first responders . It should also help in the search for missing crew-mates who can be either evacuated or redeployed.. Sent interchange with J454. Compete sanitation of any areas entered by diplomatic delegations. Sent for data on using replicated chemicals for that aug it's lovely.

Contact Paetra via bond on object of interest. Inform her she is needed to contact the base for analysis of artifacts and safe handling procedures. Distribution: all files to science team, command crew/Dept Heads: (need to know only) NB distribution Clearance evaluation pending..

I will be glad when I have a leash on Atoom so I can just say "Nice doggy". I keep trying to explain the facts of life. It is better to play the rooster than become a capon. I think it is time to whisper an alphanumeric series we found on both the Enciviar and Atoom's PALM-20 (Yes Peter you get a ring side seat. I would love to see the deep look at that moment of revelation.

I long for that time when I can be conscious but lucidly dreaming. Whether it is latent ESP or a side effect of my wet-ware does not matter. in some cases thoughts are more powerful than the flesh.

Diamonds are forever, but topaz will do.

Time to shake the trees and see what pops up. Send all: (sec-lev 18) file to who it may concern. (log all responses.)

Transmission Ends:

Thoughts on ETOU's Last Post.

Sit-rep: If Black-Enciviar returns on time:
Wave impact on outer system parameter
Countdown Est.: 298 Hr.

• EHTOU

  Telescope schedule progress seems to be slightly ahead of schedule

  There's one little bit of sunshine!

• Enciviar image/state projection usage

  Setting up CHIMERA transponders on RABOD station terminals (× 5) to define the parameter signal for a possible 'world system' jump Progress: as of last check (shortly before leaving on Tristippean mission), all in place except for one unit. Team requested to set unit up at station location rather than enter into the base and join in with the base's system, like the previous transponders were assembled. The station in question was adjacent to one of the non-working (or non-existing) stations, and is critically-located to complete the system.

  The advantage to splicing in with the RABOD is thus: The RABODs are all directly linked to the Echolynn controller; the RABOD system would tend to boost, strengthen the signal and relay, and actually being inside with the base system would provide both security and proofing against accidents, as opposed to setting the transponder up to the base 'antenna' system.

  We need to get the system online as rapidly as we can. We need as many long range eyes as we can get at the moment.We also need the time to integrate all our systems together for the jump.

• Setting the main CHIMERA transducer unit at polar opposite from the main power output (Medaveral Sphere @ Echolynn Base) for powering a massive CHIMERA Unit placed by Victory sub-team; may need to plant at least a two-man crew to make any last-minute adjustments should the power run prove to be slightly off at time of launch.This would be a dangerous volunteer mission.

  Alternate: A psycho-kinetic attempt to shape the power parameter via mass-visualization A veerrrrrry long shot, which would entail the Iddry to link with each other, and afford the Gendoaw to provide the 'path' of the Medaveral power to be directed, as the coordinates are controlled by the Terrans (via the EHTOU-to-Chimera drive connection).

  There has been a team tasked with the installation. I woud prefer using robotics to handle this sort of mission, however I recommend asking for volunteers to handle the last minute adjustments.

• Jump Logistics Calculated

  Has the group determined which, of the 2-4 possible target planets, they will try to jump/exchange with, should the situation go that far?

  Note: refer to the planet stat matrix sheet for specification match up to strengthen the jump formula odds.

  I've already posted the reasons I think Deshem is the best choice.I go with my previous proposal barring new evidence via ETOU or Enciviar observations.

• Rynoan Surface Loose ends, etc. Low priority?

  Retrieve the land equipment (walkers, tank, vehicles, etc.) stored at Metchmer Depot.

  Retrieve the large ground-to-space carrier ship found by Thucydides crew in an abandoned, but sheltered compound on the surface.

  Retrieval has some merit, however we may be seeing surface action against Phaerian forces. Redeployment of them may be a point against removing surface weapons at this time.

  We may be looking at a new power force being created, We did not get a chance to see what sort of weapons they had on board the Nyad.

  The heavy carrier is a priority project. I have a crew there who have installed force field generators to protect the craft while we clear away the collapsing structure around it. If we repair the Thucydides we will most likely need to go through the Gendauw at New Bealdra to produce sections and systems in their robotic factories, Add any production we can do on Echolynn nd we can get closer to the window.

• Suggestion: made at Summit: Does Echolynn wish to have a delegate (in other words) representative directly at the base? This may be useful for dealing with a future situation, should the jump occur

  This suggestion just posted as a bonus for those of you who are now reading it Regard or disregard the suggestion.

  I think they should be able to have a voice in the current situation. We can gain allies and increase production.

• A Tyriceus suggestion Solicit the “Gendoaw” for any 'tips' or equipment they can provide to Ehcolynn, should Pharean troops begin popping up from the worm hole.
• Another Tyriceus suggestion Form a plan of action to take place for when/if they return to the Quadrants

  Note: Will the base gather intel to see how far a possible invasion has sprung? How about contacting any resistance? Helping out a fellow USFC (non-Phaeran) member civ: the Utosians and Nye-Orins? Etc.

  Yes on Gendauw request, I agree on forming plans of action to cover possible situations. We have the best imaging systems available compared to the other USFC allies. I see us as becoming one of the big players in fighting back the Phaerians while keeping a coordinated front with the Utosian and Nye-Orins. I also see a case for helping the Gendauw reunification.

• WILD CARD: interference from worm hole (Phaeran) Egress being heavily guarded by New Baeldran task squadrons

  Note: Estimation for turn-around quick visitation could occur no sooner than 4-6 days from the time the 'portal' was 'charged' by the Pharean on the surface.

  We need to get our guard up and be ready for a bumpy ride.

• WILDCARD: Phaerans 'seeded' on Rynoa for some time, gathering info If possible, they may have some local allies ready to do their bidding should things 'change' as the situation progresses

  Could this possibly occurred without the Gendoaw knowing about it? They did seem surprised when Ardre informed them that there were dead Phaerans on board the POM-15 when the group first arrived on Echolynn. It is also how the Phaerans operate - get seeded, gather intelligence, and be patient.

  This is a problem. I have discuss surgical operations if we find Phaerian sympathizers. The implication that Rhynoa may be seeded is extremely worrisome. There are many places Pherians could have hidden around the globe.Digging them out if they have had a two hundreds year head-start could be costly.

• Thucydides repairs Is a team currently working on assessing the damage repairs?

  Note: it may be handy to have an fully-functioning star-traversing (armed) ship in the arsenal, whether than not have one. In effect, two Terran functioning ships are better than one.

  A second combat ready star ship would be most welcome. Please see my earlier comment.

• WILDCARD: Production

  Is a team currently working on repairing the base's functions in regard to mining operations to supply raw materials to build equipment parts, robots, etc.?

  So far, only Marcus O'Brian has confirmed the condition of the machinery down in the mines. It has not been assessed yet for working capability or status

  One of the tasks JOMM was tasked with was a survey and diagnostic of systems on board Echolynn.

WILDCARD: Echolynn inhabitants - intel?

There are still a handful of humans that seem to be living in the echochamber.

I recommend tasking a communication/negotiation team with broadcasting a message to the humans living in the echochamber. Once contact has been established We can send conference briefing and make contact.

Choices, choices, choices...tick...tick...tick...

That's my thoughts on things, If you have ideas throw us a bone.

Does Anybody Know What Time it is?

Mission Log: Kitsune Yammashita

[Feb 13, 0346 time] (Sec Lev 12) All Sections

Loc: UFSC Victory in orbit (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-300 hr

Subject: task checklist progress report/solutions. Ref task time allocation form.

We need to get departmental and team leaders to ramrod the assorted projects needed to pull off a miracle. Any comments or feedback? We need to get our ducks in a row.

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Relax Peter!

Mission Log: Kitsune Yammashita

[Feb 13, 0346 time] (Sec Lev 12) cc. dep-team 1

Loc: UFSC Victory in orbit (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-300 hr

Squire Message to Peter von Swantz [sec lev 14]

Peter, read and give me your feedback...BTW please do not freak out when I do what I do. Atoom is a cream-puff. He may be scum, but he can be our scum. He is very good at the game I give him that. BTW please get security to sweep the Palm 20 etc for surveillance devices. One thing I learned is Atoom has had us under an unblinking eye and has been busy building his own dossiers. I think you will agree this is unacceptable. But with proper handling I think he will roll over and play nice doggie. If not I can damp all power sources in Jenko for a couple hours to remind Atoom who is in charge. He is an opportunist and he thinks we can provide opportunities. //attached atoom/yamashita-01-1

Presentation Working Script

I welcome you and offer an open hand in the name of fraternity and cooperation. Life is precious in the deep expanse of space. We Traveled here to see what had not been seen before What we saw was why we are here today. We had not hoped to find intelligent life in this star system. We found you, and when looking closely we discovered we have found our own people .so far from our home.

Run Genome Match Presentation

Events are have transpired,which has made our our lives even more precious than we ever dreamed. There is a threat to your mutual safety which is rapidly running their course.We stand at the gates of oblivion but we must not fear.

Together through cooperation we will all survive and thrive. We are one people and we reach out to protect family no matter how far from home who find them self in danger.

Run Simulation Latest: [full hologram version]

We have a plan to ensure the survival of all Rhynoans no matter what species. There will be some geophysical disturbances, however we are working to make any discomfort as minimal as possible. In me you have a voice for your concerns and aspirations.

There is a common threat to our survival. A war which has swept through known space The deadliest enemy in known space has discovered Rhynoa and seeks conquest, slavery and genocide. This I will NOT! allow... Nor would anyone of you. Working together Rhynoa shall bloom again a jewel in the community of space-faring species.

Run Phaerian comp.[Baeldra Attack, Earth Attack, selected security stock footage.]

I have requested protective status through to protect your planetary sovereignty. When you are ready You will be given your rightful place among space-faring civilizations. To do this you must lay aside any old grievances and focus on rebuilding your planet. There are many wounds to your world still in need of healing. You need to thrive and have more happy babies. But if you need to fight, there is more than enough opportunity to gain honor in combat protecting your home at our side.

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Hello Victory, Kitty's Back!

Mission Log: Kitsune Yamishita

[Feb 12, 20:06 time] (Sec Lev 14)

Loc: Waverider transorbital to Victory (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-305 hr

Attention Victory: on arrival please assemble the negotiation/security teams. Also have medical standing by with my vaccination for Rhynoan Flu. A fresh dress uniform for this circus would also be a good thing.

Ekolyn Base: mission accomplished. Does anyone have a 20 on O'Brian?

We have the football Kitty's back!

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A Blast From the Past

Personal Log: Kitsune Yamashita

[Feb 13, 2386 15:52] (Sec Lev 12)

Loc: New Baeldra (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-311 hr

Life on Rhynoa has changed me. It is like I had lived in a small box half blind and powerless. I have been reborn and now fully I am awake. Something happened which drove the point home. While in the middle of dealing with logistical issues and hammering out details for the conference with the powers that be on the surface a voice filled my head. What made matters even stranger is the voice was of someone I thought was most likely dead at the hands of Phaerian agents. It was one of the Strango brothers. In our silent conversation I was able to establish the fact they were still alive.

I took a chance to test out new found abilities I have discovered to try an experiment. I trusted my intuition and assumed a stable posture suited for meditation. I opened up and pushed out in an attempt to project my being out to manifest where the voice was coming from. For a first attempt I was more successful than I could have hoped for. I was suddenly in a cabin with the Strangos, Deshem was tending to his brother who was sprawled on the deck when he looked up and saw me there. Our communication was cut short when a Pharaen appeared, looked at me and suddenly I was thrown back into my body shaken and filled with nausea.

With the aid of the Gendaow I was able to pinpoint the location of the ship they were on and forward the information to security on Echalan Base. Gunny informed me the base was on a security lock-down and there are a few situations seriously in need of a solution.

My partial success with projection tempted me to make a second attempt to project my awareness onto the base. It was like being a ghost walking the corridors to the main control room. The major was there but unaware of my presence. I was surprised when Lenny turned and looked at me. He slapped his eye and looked again,his fingers danced over his squire unit. Then he spoke and said "Kit is that you?". The major was still oblivious. It took Lenny sending him the proper settings but he seemed to still have problems bring me into focus. Fatigue quickly set in and I was forced to drop the projection. I was nauseated and got the impression my wetware was the only thing that kept me from vomiting. In the end I did discover 2 things: (1) I can project through a force field and rock. (2) There is more to Lenny than meets the eye. I need to buy him a drink and get to know him.

On my end things are moving quickly. Coordinating communications with Victory and with the aid of Modayah for the cooperation of the Idree in the rescue mission. Ardree and Modyah listened to my requests and retired to private quarters to confer. When they returned they were in the company of an ancient Humanoid. From his lavender eyes it was obvious he was Idree. At first he stood silent gazing deep into me. I did not close my mind to him but invited him to look into my mind. He remained impassive but stated that Although Ardree was young, he granted permission to have him speak for his people. There is little to do but return to the Victory with Ardree and the female Gendaow representative Paetra.

So much to do and so little time. Banshee is fueled and ready for take-off. Time to get this show on the road.

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New Help, New Hope

Mission Log: Kitsune Yamashita

[Feb 13, 2386 15:31] (Sec Lev 12)

Loc: New Baeldra (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-311 hr

Suggestions

Of the two planets most favorable for the targeted jump exchange my vote is for the target in Utosian space. We have already sent a warning to evacuate. Changing targets and issuing new warnings could be fatal for any personnel on that planet.

The rescued personnel from the Thucydides should be be assigned as quickly as possible to section officers. Whether they will work on base or the Victory is a matter of the section officer's discretion.

Medical Personnel - Dr. Asham Rashid

• Gendry Hollis, M.D., M.D.E (Medical Engineer)
• Karen Robson, M.D.
• Michael 'Mick' Lochrist, M.D.

Psychological Personnel - Dr. Peter von Swantz

• Lucas Gannon
• Simon Lafferty
• Elmina Juarez

Technical Personnel - Dr. HermanTyriceus

• Rose Hadden, Matter Transference Technician
• Galis Moiraine Optics Technician, specifically EHTOU-class.

Updates

The rescue of the Strango brothers and retrieval of the Phaerian casualties on the incoming freighter is imperative.

Communications with the existing population are coming in and a new update on the situation is needed ASAP. All communications from the surface should be handled by the communication team on-board the Victory. Their translator files for the different Rhynoan languages so it should be a simple matter. I have tasked the Victory to teleport delegations on-board and make facilities available for the conference. Security procedures will be handled by our security chief Markus O'Brian. I presume in addition to testing representatives to rule out Phaerian operatives nanite and weapon scans will be in effect. The conference will be short, however it is necessary for the ongoing diplomatic mission. I will be attending the conference with representatives of the Genduw and Idree. This will also allow transporting the "package" to the Victory where it can be delivered to base.
Please keep me apprised of any new events.

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Devil in the Details

Mission Log: Kitsune Yamashita

[Feb 12, 2386 15:15:47] (Sec Lev 12)

Loc: Victory New Baeldra Rhynoa

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-311 hr

Work progresses on the Gendaow part of the grand solution. Arrangements have been made to begin tests and interrogations by the Gendaow. I have discovered the existence of a lost group of Gendaow survivors who escaped Baeldra during the Phaerian Genocide. There is hope that the species can rebuild a viable civilization on a new home world.

One thing bothers me. Hidden in the specifications of the Chiamera drive briefing I see a potential danger. There are safety measures which will protect the Terrans, however without the help of the Idree we may well save the planet but doom the inhabitants to death or at least serious cellular damage. I am forwarding data to Tyrecies and Dr. Rashid. I a now discussing the issue with Modayah and Idree. I think we have the key to the problem.

The Secret of the Idree

We know during the nuclear war on Rhynoa the casualty rate was dramatically lower than any optimistic projection we can make. From records it appears the Idree were able to save the planet in those dark days. I am taking Ardree home to see if they can help save the population of Rhynoa once again.

Military Madness

Transmissions from the Base are cause for worry. Ever since we arrived the military has attempted to pervert our mission into a military exercise and a treasure hunt for more shiny toys to kill people easier. Che has exhibited extremely erratic behavior and judgement. I do not think he has the best interest of the expedition in mind. This is a worry since he has seized control of the most dangerous technologies we have found on Rhynoa.

I am left with no choice but to formally request a psyche evaluation of major Magoo to determine his ability to exercise command. Formal notice has been sent to both Dr. von Swantz and command of the Victory.(Sec Lev 13)

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The Fine Art of Dining & Diplomacy

Mission Log: Kitsune Yamashita

[Feb 12, 2386 14:13:47] (Sec Lev 12)

Loc: Victory New Baeldra Hectora 1 (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-312 hr

On arriving at our destination it is not difficult to be amazed. Ardree has not stopped gawking since we got here. I can't blame him one bit. Our hosts are friendly and hospitable. We ate together and though my hosts speak English well I find we drop into telepathic conversation while we eat. Modyah has what looks like a major piece in the puzzle we face. How do we move a planet, the orbiting satellites and the asteroid belt including our new found base. It is a cylinder 2 meters high and 1.25 meters in diameter. It can be tied into the sphere to aid generating a well defined and stable field for the Chimera drive transfer. Specifications will be made available to Tyriceus ASP.

I am attempting to get some tests run to see if we can eradicate the Phaerian ninites all our human crew have been infected with. As noted concentration of for Victory crew is dramatically higher than levels of the crew of the Thucydides. I will forward logs to our Chief Medical Officer on the base.

I have much to do and little time. I plan on getting the gift back to the base with all haste and then I have to give a kid a ride home. The Iddree need to be informed and convinced they must save their planet one more time. The pieces are falling in place and the puzzle is coming closer to completion.

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Return To Rhynoa 001

Ship Log: Kitsune Yamashita

[Feb 13, 2386 13:47] (Sec Lev 12)

Loc: Banshee New Baeldra Hectora 1 (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-313 hr

It felt good flying again. I have to say getting back to Rhyoa feels like home. Our trip was uneventful and Ardea is a good traveling companion. We both look forward to see how the Gendauw live.

The view as we flew in was amazing. The word gets used far too much to do justice to what the small group of refugees have accomplished. A gleaming city alive with activity. Granted it is almost completely robotic, however I have spotted large scale construction zones. We may have met some true friends in the universe. Advanced ones with a common foe.

Landing coordinates received and we are landing on the top of an extremely tall building. Time to take her in.

Perfect landing, passive transponder activated

We are leaving the ship.

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Looking for Strays & a Particular Dog.

Personal Log: Kitsune Yamashita

[Feb 12, 2386 24:47] (Sec Lev 12)

Loc: Victory In orbit Hectora 1 (Rhynoa)

Estimated Safe Launch Window Time: T-320 hr

I've gave orders and made appointments to handle the monitoring of surface communications. It should also help in the search for missing crew-mates. I have an appointment with a guy, Sergei-454. He is a fellow student of the game. Time is short and I need to meet Ardree and take the old Wave-rider aka Banshee and pay a visit to Modyah and the remaining members of the Gendaow on Rhynoa.

Always remember to never forget to always remember to never forget...

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