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Post by steve on Mar 7, 2022 17:57:13 GMT -7
I just want to express my deep appreciation for this thread and all of the work that is done in it.
Keep up the Great Work!
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Post by brickwall on Mar 12, 2022 16:31:13 GMT -7
UPDATE: On a hunch, I checked up on how many Klingon ships that Star Fleet has captured. That is up to the year 2265 and only on those TOS Era ships written about that Star Fleet has.
Even with these limits, there is another HUGE load of metal that's been captured. At least 50 ships, perhaps more. Almost like a mini-version of this current campaign. Just for the D-7s alone - - just them only - - the Feds captured 10 D-7a models and 9 D-7c models. Yikes!
It looks like this will put another twist in the storyline. Even I don't know how this is going to turn out. So stay tuned, friends.
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Post by brickwall on Mar 14, 2022 20:44:36 GMT -7
(OIS) - - In another move no one expected, Kephan negotiators made additions to the current proposal eliciting both guffaws and outrage from all sides.
According to Captain Anthony J. Wrenfield, head of the Unity team, they received information from anonymous sources on Star Fleet's caches of captured Klingon ships. One of them was a collection of K-17 Deathstalker-class scouts. Five of them were A models and two were D models. They were taken by Star Fleet during the Four Years War and disliked by their crews as under-powered and under-gunned. A number of freighters also fell into Star Fleet hands. They were six of the G-8 A model Trader's Game class.
Wrenfield suggested that the scouts and freighters be returned to the Klingons but under similar restrictions as the Derf class tender and the Nelson class scouts. The Deathstalkers and Trader's Games would be permanently assigned to the Empire's frontier with the little-known but greatly feared Kinshaya. There would be two sets of three ships each sent to different points of that border. The scouts would reinforce current task forces with extra reconnaissance, while the freighters provide necessary supplies to said task forces. Wrenfield termed this proposed trade as “scout for scout”.
This caused the second outburst of the conference, this time from Abbalyn the Jester. He reportedly ran out of the room grasping his head and screaming something unintelligible. In turn, this led to part of the Klingon team bursting out laughing, one of them falling to the floor doubled over in laughs. The Federation representatives kept silent about the ship caches but promised to convey the new Kephan proposal to the Federation council.
No date has been set yet for the next formal session.
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Post by brickwall on Mar 15, 2022 11:39:41 GMT -7
UPDATE: On a hunch, I checked up on how many Klingon ships that Star Fleet has captured. That is up to the year 2265 and only on those TOS Era ships written about that Star Fleet has. Even with these limits, there is another HUGE load of metal that's been captured. At least 50 ships, perhaps more. Almost like a mini-version of this current campaign. Just for the D-7s alone - - just them only - - the Feds captured 10 D-7a models and 9 D-7c models. Yikes! It looks like this will put another twist in the storyline. Even I don't know how this is going to turn out. So stay tuned, friends.
So here are the ship classes and numbers of them Star Fleet captured:
ASSAULT SHIP T-1 B -- two ships T-1 C -- one ship T-4 A -- two ships T-4 B -- one ship
TROOP CRUISER D-125 A -- one ship
BATTLE CRUISER D-28 A -- seven ships D-28 B -- two ships
HEAVY CRUISER D-4 A -- three ships D-4 E -- six ships D-7 A -- ten ships D-7 C -- nine ships D-10 A -- six ships D-10 D -- two ships
LIGHT CRUISER D-3 A -- five ships D-3 B -- one ship D-3 C -- three ships D-19 A -- two ships D-22 A -- two ships
DESTROYER D-16 A -- six ships D-17 A -- two ships D-18 A -- one ship
ESCORT K-23 A -- three ships K-23 B -- one ship
FRIGATE L-3 A -- one ship L-3 B -- two ships
SCOUT K-17 A -- five ships K-17 D -- two ships
FREIGHTER G-8 A -- six ships
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Post by rarcher on Mar 15, 2022 15:30:02 GMT -7
Nice find brickwall!
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Post by brickwall on Mar 25, 2022 22:04:49 GMT -7
[Voice of Rigel News] - - Praedo Morus the Eccentric talks about the latest goings-on in the current trade conference in this exclusive interview.
Praedo Morus (PM): Yeah, they dragged me in after begging and pleading for my help. I guess Abbalyn finally reached his limits after all that's been going around. He won't be back, I'm sure of that. But he won't be sedated at some local hospital like that Fed youngster a while back.
Voice of Rigel News (VRN): What will happen to him then?
PM: My guess is that he'll be shipped off to Spike on some cultural exchange thing. Maybe he'll learn from them how to do music right. After all, they've had a millennium's worth of songs and tradition to teach him - - that is if he's willing to learn. Thank Heaven they've never heard of Terran jazz or Klingon opera. So that might be an improvement in his case, who knows?
VRN: Wouldn't that be presumptuous to think they could fix him like that?
PM: I speak from experience. Stranger things can happen. Hey, this is the Milky Way galaxy. Anything can happen here and usually does.
VRN: Sounds like something a tourism company can use as an advertising slogan.
PM: If they do, they know who to contact with a contract. Fair share of royalties and all that, right? (winks and chuckles)
VRN: That means you'll be replacing him as Orion chief representative?
PM: I have to. We're talking warships for sale here. Lots of warships at that. Enough to capture a solar system or two. If I were either the Feds or the Klingons, I'd be worried about that, too. You know we're caught between the two of them. It's always a balancing act between these two giants. Somebody's got to speak for the Homeworld and the colonies and Abbalyn wasn't up to the job.
VRN: So what happened this time that led to the Jester's departure?
PM: Somebody leaked the load of info on those Klingon ships Star Fleet still holds. That's a massive public relations disaster dumped into the Federation's lap. Wrenfield, the Kephan's main guy here, took advantage of this and added something to the current proposal under review.
In exchange for those four old Nelson-class scouts, the Empire gets back a bunch of K-17 scouts the Feds still have. But they get them under a similar deal they agreed to with the Nelsons. Those scouts will be sent to their border with these Kinshaya folk they're fighting. They'll also get six freighters the Feds had since the Four Years War and under similar restrictions. Wrenfield called this proposal “scout for scout”. Pithy phrase for it, I'll admit. The Kephans will get nothing but smiles all around, it seems.
VRN: And this is when Abbalyn....
PM: That's when he lost it. Burst out of his chair, grabbing his head with both hands. Ran out of the room screaming our tongue's translation of describing the average Kephan – “They've done it again!”. Crashed into I don't know what, probably injured himself for his screams got louder. Nunkta, the Klingon's number two, fell out of his chair laughing like a fool at all this. Even pounded the floor enjoying the moment with fists and feet. Mekta, his boss? His face went white as a ghost to use a human expression. Never expected all this to happen.
VRN: What did the Federation team do during all this?
PM: Coulson, their number one, held his head in his hands, groaning in embarrassment. Who could blame him, the poor slob? I'm guessing he'll be dragged up to the Federation Council before long to explain himself. My intuition tells me it won't be pretty, but that's just me.
VRN: And the Kephans?
PM: Wrenfield guarded his number two, Yenell, holding her when the Jester exploded and things went crazy. She buried her head in his chest, while he clasped her to himself, calming her down. (shook his head) Let them deny it if they dare, but they're an item in deed if not in word.
VRN: From your experience, does this proposal with the escorts and all have any chance of success?
PM: As far as I'm concerned, it's not audacious enough. If it were up to me, I'd have ALL the Klingon ships Star Fleet still has sent to the Kinshaya frontier. Rumors are those ridgeheads are taking a beating and then some over there. So they'd appreciate some help no matter what. Again, that's just me.
VRN: Will you make such a proposal when the next session happens?
PM: In poker, one never reveals his hand until the betting stops. Same thing here. I'm not saying what I'll do and not do until the proper time. Have patience, youngster.
VRN: Final question. Has there been any reaction from the Federation Council that you know of on the new proposal?
PM: Among the five permanent members of the Council, nothing official. But I can tell what I can tell. Earth and Alpha Centauri oppose it. Vulcan, Andor and Tellus Prime support it. Everyone else? The usual wait-and-see attitude politicians everywhere take. If it gets this bad with these ships, it will be worse with the destroyers and heavy cruisers up for sale. But I could be wrong. We'll see.
VRN: Thank you for your time, sir.
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Post by brickwall on Apr 15, 2022 22:44:10 GMT -7
[Voice of Rigel News] - - Naash Zaccheus the Soup Eater, spokesperson for the Spike government, granted an interview to VRN after the latest brouhaha from the current trade conference.
Naash Zaccheus (NZ): I believe the Terran word for this is “miraculous”. Neither we nor Namezk ever thought in our wildest dreams we get these treasures poured into our laps. VRN: What treasures? And in what manner?
NZ: These relatively new-to-us starships to secure our borders. Plus these new economic relationships with Orion kinsmen. Negotiated by these unique non-Orion folk for our benefit, not just their own.
VRN: Can you give us any details without violating any of your security protocols?
NZ: Yes. Both we and Namezk now have a refurbished Astraeus and six Qetra corvettes, a restored Freelancer blockade runner, a old but working Remora Mark II escort. And now, in addition to all these, a working K-23B escort for each of us. Think of it. Ten new starships, free of charge, with new-to-us Spikans advanced technology to learn and learn from. And on the heels of this, new trade deals with both Namezk and the old Homeworld. Improved development of our natural resources for our mutual enrichment. All thanks to this group of what these Klingons call the “Insane Ones”. Plus for myself... VRN: Please go on.NZ: New soups that won't threaten to poison me or burn my taste buds. Right now I'm trying out a British-Indian Earthling soup called “Mulligatawny”. Very rich and quite creamy. Warms up the stomach on a wintry day, that's for sure. So far I'm not sick from it. For now, no complaints.
VRN: Thank you for your time, sir.
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Post by brickwall on Apr 20, 2022 7:34:19 GMT -7
(OIS) - - The Federation Council has approved the Kephan “scout for scout” proposal after public revelation of Klingon ships still in Star Fleet possession since the end of the Four Years War.
The Council approved the proposal in light of the growing public relations disaster from exposure of a cache of ninety-four Imperial warships still in Federation hands. Fiery and thunderous debates within the Federation Assembly have raged over their disposal, which in turn affected Council discussions over “scout for scout”.
Under current plans, the Klingons will deliver the six old Star Fleet vessels they have to Organia. At the same time, the seven captured K-17 scouts and six G-8 freighters will sail to Orion space. Each group of ships will then fly to their new assignments. The returned Federation ships will head to the Tholian border, while the Klingon ships will travel to the Kinshaya frontier.
Assembly debates over the cache of captured Imperial ships included their disposal without benefiting the Kephan Unity, which is still in a formal state of war with the Federation. Terran representatives have been blistering in their condemnation of “scout for scout”, claiming this would give the Unity a major propaganda victory to the rest of the known Galaxy.
One proposal brought up in late-night discussions would sell the Klingon ships to the Gorn Alliance for scrap. The current Gorn ambassador, when contacted by New Aberdeen and New Paris representatives with the plan, refused it with a long loud laugh. He claimed the various clans in their industrial sectors would then fight each other over the ships, causing massive social chaos.
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Post by brickwall on Apr 28, 2022 22:13:41 GMT -7
[Voice of Rigel News] - - VRN got an exclusive interview with Yenell the Half-Breed on the newest proposal the Kephan Unity gave to the current trade conference. It was allowed on condition no questions were asked on romantic rumors involving her and her commanding officer Captain Anthony J. Wrenfield.
VRN: Can you update us on current negotiations so far?Yenell: Yes we can. All parties know the next package of starships under discussion - - the destroyers - - will make the last session look like a quiet walk in the woods. So the fewer ships to fight over, the better. During this pause in the conference, the captain and I looked into how one of the Klingon destroyers ended up in Orion hands. This was the D-16 Swiftwind damaged and captured a while back when the first two Guardian A-1s were built. VRN: For our non-Orion readers, what are these Guardians?Yenell: These are the destroyers the Free States built in the wake of the Four Years War. It's their answer to what the Federation and the Empire cooked up in that ship class. Those two did a terrific job giving those Klingon raiders a bloody nose. One captured, one wiped out, one retreated after rescuing survivors. That Swiftwind was repaired and put in mothballs until now. VRN: Can we assume that this next proposal deals with the D-16?Yenell: Correct.
VRN: We've noticed that the two of you met with both the Romulan and IEC ambassadors during the conference recess. Can you speak of anything on that?
Yenell: That meeting also has to do with the deal. From last we've heard, this will also meet with their approval. VRN: Any details you can reveal to us?Yenell: Both the Swiftwind and that Guardian who knocked it out will be donated to the IEC. The Romulans, in turn, will donate one of their T-2 Death Talon destroyers from their reserve fleets to the Confederation and balance things out. One destroyer from each Galactic Power. Each destroyer will head one of the IEC's defense squadrons. Nobody loses face to their rivals. The Federation, in turn, has one less ship to fuss and fret over as far as the Unity is concerned. VRN: What has the Empire's team said regarding this?Yenell: Mekta told me that so long as it's out of Orion hands, they have no complaints. VRN: What was the Orion Space Navy's reaction to this? They'd be losing one of their best ships for good. A valiant fighting ship as well.
Yenell: There are enough of them now to defend both Homeworld and colonies. Plus this will make up for letting the OFMA get ahead of the Free States in matters of trade with the IEC. Any more questions? VRN: None for now. Thank you kindly, ma'am.
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Post by brickwall on May 12, 2022 18:59:13 GMT -7
(OIS) - - In this short interview with OIS, retiring Asparax Confederacy ambassador Herbert Harold gave an update on developments during a pause in the current trade conference.
“The government sent me back here on the double to lock down some last-minute deal they got wind of. And from both these silly Kephans and your BFC. When I got their proposal and sent word back, they jumped for joy. They said 'go for it'. So I did and there we are.” What was the proposal given?“The Confederation would get for free that D-14A Stinger destroyer sold to you Orions a while back. I understand this ship is part of the negotiations everybody's getting heart attacks over. The ship would be a permanent part of our defense force. The A models don't have any cloaking device, so Star Fleet won't have their hackles raised over it. Usually we have mercenaries bought to defend our territories. But a free old destroyer in our hands? Gold, man, pure gold!”
How will this affect relations with both Federation and the Klingons?“After what happened with that Fed frigate Arkadelphia trying to blockade us, it will only make us a lot more friendly with the Kephans. Yeah, we find their crusade silly. But we can now understand why the Unity is up in arms over them. As far as the Empire goes, it's still status quo.”
What if anything will they get in return?“Asparax will allow more trading with both the Unity and their ally the IEC. Since they learned about these other side deals they did with both Spike and Namezk, they'll open up trade channels with those two also. I mean nobody else is doing it to my knowledge. So if any one else complains, it's their loss.” = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Reference to the RPG supplement Decision At Midnight: memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Decision_at_Midnight |
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Post by brickwall on May 24, 2022 1:34:21 GMT -7
(OIS) - - The latest session of the current trade conference has screeched to a halt over claims regarding the remaining Klingon destroyers in Orion hands.
The Federation team presented what they claimed is evidence of future plans by the Kephans to transform them into larger and more powerful ships. Included was a picture of the proposed craft based on the derided D-11 One Wing class. The destroyers have gained a similar reputation to the Luckless-class monitors as unsuccessful in battle and unpopular with their crews.
The Kephan team denied there was such a plan while the Klingon team burst forth in mocking laughter at it's revelation. The Orion team, now led by former smuggler and businessman Praedo Morus the Eccentric, tried to keep things moving forward but failed in the end. None of the participants had said anything to reporters on when future sessions will take place.
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Post by trynda1701 on May 24, 2022 4:41:34 GMT -7
(OIS) - - The latest session of the current trade conference has screeched to a halt over claims regarding the remaining Klingon destroyers in Orion hands. The Federation team presented what they claimed is evidence of future plans by the Kephans to transform them into larger and more powerful ships. Included was a picture of the proposed craft based on the derided D-11 One Wing class. The destroyers have gained a similar reputation to the Luckless-class monitors as unsuccessful in battle and unpopular with their crews. The Kephan team denied there was such a plan while the Klingon team burst forth in mocking laughter at it's revelation. The Orion team, now led by former smuggler and businessman Praedo Morus the Eccentric, tried to keep things moving forward but failed in the end. None of the participants had said anything to reporters on when future sessions will take place. Hmmm, I wonder what the Kephans would add to the D-11?   |
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Post by rarcher on May 25, 2022 5:27:54 GMT -7
(OIS) - - The latest session of the current trade conference has screeched to a halt over claims regarding the remaining Klingon destroyers in Orion hands. The Federation team presented what they claimed is evidence of future plans by the Kephans to transform them into larger and more powerful ships. Included was a picture of the proposed craft based on the derided D-11 One Wing class. The destroyers have gained a similar reputation to the Luckless-class monitors as unsuccessful in battle and unpopular with their crews. The Kephan team denied there was such a plan while the Klingon team burst forth in mocking laughter at it's revelation. The Orion team, now led by former smuggler and businessman Praedo Morus the Eccentric, tried to keep things moving forward but failed in the end. None of the participants had said anything to reporters on when future sessions will take place. Hmmm, I wonder what the Kephans would add to the D-11? Hadnt they already done something? I seem to recall a junk era navy ship where the lost nacelle was filled in? |
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Post by trynda1701 on May 25, 2022 7:06:15 GMT -7
Hmmm, I wonder what the Kephans would add to the D-11? Hadnt they already done something? I seem to recall a junk era navy ship where the lost nacelle was filled in? Scanning thru the "Kephan Unity and her Star Navy" ship thread in the 'Custom Ships Et Cetera' subboard... ststcsolda.proboards.com/thread/600/kephan-unity-star-navy...I couldn't find such a conversion, although brickwall DID say they acquired four D-11Bs as part of the Junk era ships. The list of ships acquired is in this thread, "The Kephan Unity", in the 'Settings' subboard... ststcsolda.proboards.com/thread/718/kephan-unityWith his propensity of matching Federation and Klingon hulls, or up and down welded Orion hulls, it seems an obvious conversion.  UPDATE: On a hunch, I checked up on how many Klingon ships that Star Fleet has captured. That is up to the year 2265 and only on those TOS Era ships written about that Star Fleet has. Even with these limits, there is another HUGE load of metal that's been captured. At least 50 ships, perhaps more. Almost like a mini-version of this current campaign. Just for the D-7s alone - - just them only - - the Feds captured 10 D-7a models and 9 D-7c models. Yikes! It looks like this will put another twist in the storyline. Even I don't know how this is going to turn out. So stay tuned, friends. So here are the ship classes and numbers of them Star Fleet captured: ASSAULT SHIP T-1 B -- two ships T-1 C -- one ship T-4 A -- two ships T-4 B -- one ship TROOP CRUISER D-125 A -- one ship BATTLE CRUISER D-28 A -- seven ships D-28 B -- two ships HEAVY CRUISER D-4 A -- three ships D-4 E -- six ships D-7 A -- ten ships D-7 C -- nine ships D-10 A -- six ships D-10 D -- two ships LIGHT CRUISER D-3 A -- five ships D-3 B -- one ship D-3 C -- three ships D-19 A -- two ships D-22 A -- two ships DESTROYER D-16 A -- six ships D-17 A -- two ships D-18 A -- one ship ESCORT K-23 A -- three ships K-23 B -- one ship FRIGATE L-3 A -- one ship L-3 B -- two ships SCOUT K-17 A -- five ships K-17 D -- two ships FREIGHTER G-8 A -- six ships
, if you look at the list above of Klingon ships that are in Star Fleets' possession, see the D-19 mentioned. It's the same idea, a D-11 with the second wing and engine added, as shown on walrusguy s' site... fasaststcs.com/index.php/thefleets/klingon-empire/d-19-great-wing-class-viii-light-cruiser/Still, I'd like to see what brickwall might come up with for the Kephan variant, IF he decides that he wants to go down that route! |
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Post by rarcher on May 25, 2022 8:59:32 GMT -7
Hadnt they already done something? I seem to recall a junk era navy ship where the lost nacelle was filled in? Scanning thru the "Kephan Unity and her Star Navy" ship thread in the 'Custom Ships Et Cetera' subboard... ststcsolda.proboards.com/thread/600/kephan-unity-star-navy...I couldn't find such a conversion, although brickwall DID say they acquired four D-11Bs as part of the Junk era ships. The list of ships acquired is in this thread, "The Kephan Unity", in the 'Settings' subboard... ststcsolda.proboards.com/thread/718/kephan-unityWith his propensity of matching Federation and Klingon hulls, or up and down welded Orion hulls, it seems an obvious conversion. So here are the ship classes and numbers of them Star Fleet captured: ASSAULT SHIP T-1 B -- two ships T-1 C -- one ship T-4 A -- two ships T-4 B -- one ship TROOP CRUISER D-125 A -- one ship BATTLE CRUISER D-28 A -- seven ships D-28 B -- two ships HEAVY CRUISER D-4 A -- three ships D-4 E -- six ships D-7 A -- ten ships D-7 C -- nine ships D-10 A -- six ships D-10 D -- two ships LIGHT CRUISER D-3 A -- five ships D-3 B -- one ship D-3 C -- three ships D-19 A -- two ships D-22 A -- two ships DESTROYER D-16 A -- six ships D-17 A -- two ships D-18 A -- one ship ESCORT K-23 A -- three ships K-23 B -- one ship FRIGATE L-3 A -- one ship L-3 B -- two ships SCOUT K-17 A -- five ships K-17 D -- two ships FREIGHTER G-8 A -- six ships
, if you look at the list above of Klingon ships that are in Star Fleets' possession, see the D-19 mentioned. It's the same idea, a D-11 with the second wing and engine added, as shown on walrusguy s' site... fasaststcs.com/index.php/thefleets/klingon-empire/d-19-great-wing-class-viii-light-cruiser/Still, I'd like to see what brickwall might come up with for the Kephan variant, IF he decides that he wants to go down that route! Ah my bad! Thats what I was thinking of  |
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Post by brickwall on May 25, 2022 13:02:46 GMT -7
(VRN) - - Praedo Morus the Eccentric, the new head of the Orion negotiation team, gave VRN exclusive access to secret recordings of the trade conference's latest session.
The Federation team presented what they claimed was a heretofore hidden Kephan plan brought to light. The plan was to transform most of the D-11 One Wing destroyers into “superships”, ready to strike either Star Fleet or their Klingon counterparts. Therefore none of them should be sold to the Unity. However the other teams rejected the supposed “evidence” as unbelievable. As time went on, negotiations broke down again littered with digressions on unrelated topics.
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Coulson: The plan is three A-models and one C-model get combined as one. This “supership” would have three times the disruptor power of a typical D-11. It wouldn't have the problem of restrictive fields of fire the ships currently have....... Wrenfield: Wait a minute. Am I seeing this right? Am I understanding what you're saying? That we'd do this if we'd get these destroyers? Seriously? And if so, why hide it? Mekta: This fantasy ship of yours is an anemic version of our D-19 Great Wing cruiser. Only with two extra wings and half the firepower at least. For what purpose, I ask you? Building for the sake of building? Lying doesn't become you, human. Jingdao: Surely you can't deny that possibility. We'll admit it. They're a scrappy people built off the scraps from our tables and yours. They're relentless in their stupid cause and obsessive in getting it done no matter what. If that means making things like this or worse, they will do it. Praedo Morus: What are they going to do with all these leftover booms then? Six of them going to waste after these are made? That's not like them. Yenell: And eight spare warp engines. Plus six extra impulse engines thrown into the mix. Nonsense. Coulson: Look, you don't know if tomorrow they'll strike your empire with these and more without any warning. Or the Romulans next week. Or the Gorns next month or who else after that. Nunkta: You imply galactic conquest? From them? Them running the galaxy? Or their descendants dominating the universe itself? (loud raucous laughter in background)Wrenfield: Sirs, we're not thirsting for claiming every star for own own. We just want to liberate Occupied Earth and her nations. Mekta: I'll hazard a guess. Their descendants... (extends arm toward the Kephan team)...I refer to those to my right present here...will more likely dominate a little homestead growing food and children. And as old age grips them by the shoulders, they'll dominate their grandchildren's ears with tales of high adventure among the stars. (shock on Wrenfield and Yenell's faces as Mekta turns toward them)
Mekta: Deny it if you must. But I will prophesy it now for all to hear. You both will be to each other as light to the eyes and blood to the heart. Needed to stay alive and glad for it. QAPLA'! (fellow Klingons join in shouting the same)Praedo Morus: Can we stay on topic, please? Perhaps we can make a similar deal here based on the recently concluded 'scout for scout' deal. The Unity would get the destroyers on condition they're assigned far away from BOTH Federation and Klingon borders. Tighter restrictions than that given to either one of you. Would someone bring up the map, please? Jingdao: No deal. We're still at war with these fanatics. It were better if the Free States scrap the whole lot, destroyers and cruisers alike, rather than give them all to these zealots. Mekta: You expect us to protest this fantasy as a future nightmare? It is a useless daydream of yours. Nunkta: Perhaps we may call this folly the Daydream-class. Send it against what you Earthers call the boogeyman. It can laugh itself to death by just looking at it. (Klingons break out in loud laughter again)Coulson: We've legitimate concerns about what they've done with old ships and refuse in the past. They've built their Star Navy off the hard work your people and ours did. Do you think that they wouldn't try something like this...or worse? Praedo Morus: They already did. Or have you forgotten their Chesterton-class battleships made from copied destroyer parts? But even they have their limits. There's not much they can do to beef up these...I don't know...runts of the litter or something? (looks over his shoulder) Where's that map? Yenell: Can't there be a better name for that thing? Let's improve on what Nunkta's suggested. A little fancier than Daydream. Mekta: Just like an Orion. Yenell: Half-Orion, thank you very much. Let's try... Dream Wing. Jingdao: I can't believe I'm hearing this.
Wrenfield: Easy name to remember. Short and sweet. I like it. Praedo Morus: Note where I'm pointing. (map on mobile pinboard moves behind him, arm extends toward Kephan space) The extreme northwest of their space is the farthest away from the both of you. Send them there for good to ease your nerves. Let's go further than that. Send only the A-models since they're the weakest of the bunch. Give those fine fellows in our Orion Space Navy the other four and leave it at that. Coulson: I have my orders from the Federation Council that the Unity gets none of them. None. If your OSN wants them, fine. Praedo Morus: Sir, you have to compromise somewhere. Coulson: Not when it comes to them. Mekta: vIqaw. (Klingon for 'I remember.') A while ago, the Kephans let us keep the Swordfish-class destroyer we captured after they lost in honorable battle. They still call that loss “The Great Embarrassment”. That pitiful joke of a ship made them lose face. Perhaps...we should help restore it. At least for now. (smiles as he extends both hands to Federation team) You've give us incentive to do so. Thank you. (turns to Nunkta) You come from a family of shipbuilders. How long would it take us to build this... ”folly”...from our scrapyards? Nunkta: Hmmm....a year at most. 'urmang, 'oH chep tlhejwI''e'. (Klingon for “The less trash there is, the better.”)Mekta: QaQ Dochvetlh. (Klingon for “That is good.”) I'll inform the Imperial Council and they'll take it from there. (turns to the Kephan team) May this gift bring you joy. Jingdao: (screaming) You...can't be serious!
Wrenfield: (wiping his forehead) Ah...ahem...I'll inform my superiors in Tri-Planetary Command. (gulps) And thank you...for your generosity. Praedo Morus: (sighs) Let's end this for now. I'm getting a migraine over this. The session is ended.
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Post by trynda1701 on May 25, 2022 15:59:03 GMT -7
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Post by brickwall on May 25, 2022 16:24:25 GMT -7
The Klingons built the Dream Wing, not the Kephans. They're STILL trying to get those D-11s out of Orion space. |
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Post by trynda1701 on May 25, 2022 17:07:59 GMT -7
The Klingons built the Dream Wing, not the Kephans. They're STILL trying to get those D-11s out of Orion space. I stand corrected on the builders, but if it's built from the four D-11s, the left over parts numbers are too high, arent they? |
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Post by brickwall on May 25, 2022 17:21:57 GMT -7
The Klingons built the Dream Wing, not the Kephans. They're STILL trying to get those D-11s out of Orion space. I stand corrected on the builders, but if it's built from the four D-11s, the left over parts numbers are too high, aren't they? I'd think the leftovers would be melted down and used to both expand the hull for the radiation shielding and the wing reinforcement.
Oh, forgot to mention. Mekta here is enjoying playing the Komerex Zha on BOTH the Feds and the Kephans. He's REALLY enjoying it. |
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Post by brickwall on Jun 21, 2022 5:25:24 GMT -7
(OIS) - - While the four main parties involved in the current trade conference remain stuck over their positions on the remaining Klingon destroyers in Orion hands, the Kephan team have kept busy behind the scenes. The end result after three weeks is the birth of a new trade alliance that neither the Federation nor the Klingons expected.
On special request from the Kephan team led by Captain Anthony J. Wrenfield, representatives from various Neutral Zone governments met on the Orion colony world B'Morgia. Delegates from Spike, Namezk, the Asparax Confederation and the OFMA joined those of the Free States at the Thylaster Institute. Their input was sought along with spokesmen for the “Coalition of Mutual Interests” government on the pirate world Takers.
Wrenfield noted that the governments are predominately Orion or Orion-friendly. New markets for their goods and services have opened up on both Spike and Asparax's territory. They've shared cultural ties lasting many centuries. They're caught between the two major powers with only the Organians keeping both of them at bay. And all of them have had good relations with the Unity to date. So he advocated they join forces to preserve their respective economies.
All parties agreed to call this new alliance the Sandwich Group. When asked why, Wrenfield noted that the parties involved are “sandwiched” between the Empire and the Federation. Both powers could easily crush them by boycotts or blockades as they did in the past with the OFMA and attempted with Asparax. Furthermore recent IKS raids on their trade routes increased in ferocity and bloodshed. Mutual protection is needed.
The delegates have agreed to meet yearly at the Thylaster Institute to set policy. They also agreed to allow both the Unity and the IEC to have “observer status” in future meetings. Finally they will set up trade offices with the new Kephan member worlds of Gideon and New Gideon.
Both the Federation Council and the Klingon Imperial Council were caught unawares when news arrived of the Sandwich Group's birth. Neither power's team for the current trade conference had any comments at the time this report was posted.
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Post by rarcher on Jun 21, 2022 12:39:28 GMT -7
This is all great buuuut when we getting to the meat of finding out who gets what enough political foreplay brickwall give us the good stuff! |
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Post by trynda1701 on Jun 21, 2022 13:25:29 GMT -7
While I see what rarcher is saying, I'm enjoying more political intrigue during our ongoing conference. Two things though... 1) Who are the Free States at the Thylaster Institute? 2) Yes, while it's up to you at the end of the day, it's nitpicking trynda1701 again!  While the name of the "Sandwich Group" sounds like a nickname, I think maybe a more formal name might be needed for this new alliance? I came up with a few. The first one might be too close to the name of the planetary government of the pirate planet of Takers. Coalition of Solidarity Coalition of Common Solidarity Agreement Coalition of Common Economic Solidarity Agreement Common Economic Solidarity Agreement My favourite is the final one, which is something that links your listed groups together economically, while keeping the "Sandwich Group" as the informal nickname. Just my two quatloos. Thoughts, brickwall ? |
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Post by brickwall on Jun 21, 2022 18:23:28 GMT -7
While I see what rarcher is saying, I'm enjoying more political intrigue during our ongoing conference. Two things though... 1) Who are the Free States at the Thylaster Institute? 2) Yes, while it's up to you at the end of the day, it's nitpicking trynda1701 again!  While the name of the "Sandwich Group" sounds like a nickname, I think maybe a more formal name might be needed for this new alliance? I came up with a few. The first one might be too close to the name of the planetary government of the pirate planet of Takers. Coalition of Solidarity Coalition of Common Solidarity Agreement Coalition of Common Economic Solidarity Agreement Common Economic Solidarity Agreement My favourite is the final one, which is something that links your listed groups together economically, while keeping the "Sandwich Group" as the informal nickname. Just my two quatloos. Thoughts, brickwall ? I like it as well - - Common Economic Solidarity Agreement (CESA). And calling it the Sandwich Group would be more in line with Voice of Rigel News rather than OIS. Good call!
And as for the Free States, that would be the Orion Free States - - Rigel and her colonies within the circle between the UFP and Klingons. My bad for not mentioning it in the first place.
Finally, I'm still working on how the Kephans get those D-11s. That is IF they get them in spite of Federation resistance. We'll see what happens. |
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Post by rarcher on Jun 21, 2022 18:54:54 GMT -7
While I see what rarcher is saying, I'm enjoying more political intrigue during our ongoing conference. Two things though... 1) Who are the Free States at the Thylaster Institute? 2) Yes, while it's up to you at the end of the day, it's nitpicking trynda1701 again! While the name of the "Sandwich Group" sounds like a nickname, I think maybe a more formal name might be needed for this new alliance? I came up with a few. The first one might be too close to the name of the planetary government of the pirate planet of Takers. Coalition of Solidarity Coalition of Common Solidarity Agreement Coalition of Common Economic Solidarity Agreement Common Economic Solidarity Agreement My favourite is the final one, which is something that links your listed groups together economically, while keeping the "Sandwich Group" as the informal nickname. Just my two quatloos. Thoughts, brickwall ? I like it as well - - Common Economic Solidarity Agreement (CESA). And calling it the Sandwich Group would be more in line with Voice of Rigel News rather than OIS. Good call! And as for the Free States, that would be the Orion Free States - - Rigel and her colonies within the circle between the UFP and Klingons. My bad for not mentioning it in the first place. Finally, I'm still working on how the Kephans get those D-11s. That is IF they get them in spite of Federation resistance. We'll see what happens. The better question is DO they need them? Given all the newer designs the Unity has gotten in the 2260s though given my upcoming campaign series of posts regarding things with the Tordell maybe some cheap canon fodder is needed to boot! |
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While the name of the "Sandwich Group" sounds like a nickname, I think maybe a more formal name might be needed for this new alliance?
While the name of the "Sandwich Group" sounds like a nickname, I think maybe a more formal name might be needed for this new alliance?