UF Weekly 8-27-2006

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AUGUST 27, 2006 STARDATE: 63654.79
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Simulations

Live Sims

Sundays

USS Expedition NCC 76227
CO Capt. Edward Dean XO Cdr Vanessa A Lucifel
Nova Class
8:00 P.M. EST, 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, 5:00 P.M. Pacific time zones
Needed crew: CSCI, CSEC, and All assistant postings
Marines and Fighter pilots.




Mondays

USS New York NCC 71868
CO Captain Eviess Radaik XO Lt Colonel Magus Stevenson
Galaxy class
10:00 P.M. Eastern, 9:00 P.M. Central, 8:00 P.M. Mountain, and 7:00 P.M. Pacific time.
Needed crew: All assistant postings
Marines and Fighter pilots.


Tuesdays

USS Aryes NCC 81204
Captain Sowren-Hunter Tirina CO Commander T'Lar
Sovereign Class
10:00 P.M. Eastern, 7:30 P.M. Central, 6:30 P.M. Mountain, and 5:30 P.M. Pacific time.
Needed crew: OPS, HELM, and CMO,
Marines and fighter pilots.


Wednesdays

101st Marine Pathfinders
Marine dedicated ground simulation.
CO Lt Colonel Keith Fox XO Thyra Mopak
10:00 P.M. Eastern, 9:00 P.M. Central, 8:00 P.M. Mountain, and 7:00 P.M. Pacific.
Needed crew: Marines and Fighter pilots.

Thursday

USS London UFMV-16052-B
Excalibur Class
CO Colonel Kestra Suder Hill
Actively Crewing. 10:00 P.M. Eastern, 9:00 P.M. Central, 8:00 P.M. Mountain, and 7:00 P.M. Pacific.


Fridays

USS Pegasus UFMV 25347
Marine Battle cruiser/carrier Kennedy Class.
CO Field Marshall J. Weslynes XO Colonel Hook
10:00 P.M. Eastern, 9:00 P.M. Central, 8:00 P.M. Mountain, and 7:00 P.M. Pacific.
Needed crew: Marines and fighter pilots versatile officer

Saturdays

USS Frontier NCC 11385
Titan Class
Co Admiral Charan Taylar XO Rear Admiral Kenneth M Basal
10:00 P.M. Eastern, 9:00 P.M. Central, 8:00 P.M. Mountain, and 7:00 P.M. Pacific.
Needed crew: Marines and Fighter pilots


Board simulations

USS Vindicator UFMV 16052
Patton Class
ACO Lt Colonel Thomas Allen
Needed crew: TAC, Marines and Fighter pilots
All crew and ship activity takes place on the boards it is suggested that the crew check in daily to see if their character needs to post




USS Terrasect NCC 70000
Terrasect class
Co Flt Admiral J Harsting XO Captain Crio Ijoula
Needed crew: Marines and Fighter pilots
All crew and ship activity takes place on the boards it is suggested that the crew check in daily to see if their character needs to post


Around the Fleet

USS Expedition NCC 76227



The Expedition is under attack from nanites under control of the GEM. Meanwhile, LTJG Morgan makes contact with this being as she is trapped on Arman 4.


USS New York NCC 71868

The New York away team meets with Captain Radaik about their findings. She reveals to them about the Quadresium that have been found on Justuras and the possible reason for the Cardassian, Breen, and Orions on the planet.

USS Aryes NCC 81204

With Q request that Captain Sowren defend him, they find themselves deep in Cardassian space. A distress call is intercepted, as the Aryes goes to investigate. .

101st Marine Pathfinders

The Pathfinders were saddened with the sudden departure of the XO Sandra Iverson. Who discovering her late husband left a special gift is now pregnant with his child. She is unsure if she will return. A new XO was waiting for them on DS-9, much to the surprise of Ga’Lar. Thyra Mopak a female Cardassian has had her eye on him for awhile. And now is his Commanding Officer.

USS London-A UFMV-16052-B

A mission was assigned to retrieve some stolen technology in the form of a rifle on Tolnac II. The rifles were successfully retrieved.

USS Pegasus UFMV 25347

While searching for the Terrasect, FM Weslynes introduces a Personal Cloak Device. The new tool for Marine Ground forces is in its test phases, but is powered by the rare mineral Quadresium. General Hook knows of an ample supply on Septus 4, so the Pegasus sent a team to recover the valuable mineral.

USS Frontier NCC 11385

The Frontier has encountered an alien Warp signature. After tracking it for a distance, they ran into multiple intersections where the signature apparently split in two.

Board Sims

USS Vindicator UFMV 16052

Lt Colonel Allen is hosting a ship wide dinner so the crew can get to know each other in a relaxed setting. Where he has a few surprises in store for his crew. The crew is making new friends while missing those who left. Final preparations are being made for their next mission

USS Terrasect NCC 70000

The Terrasect is in the Typhon Expanse, as the USS Pegasus has come out of Transwarp. Captain Ijoula and Field Marshall Weslynes go over the events at Ktarnia Prime.

New Recruits

The USS Aryes Welcomes:
Gideon Shaw, a human male posting as CMO.
Christopher J. Fredrickson, a human male.

The USS Expedition welcomes:
April, human female posting as a nurse, Marine enlisted.

USS London welcomes:
Amirah Angwusnasomtaga Murasaki, a human male as a Fighter Pilot.
Winter Savo, a Vulcan female.


Birthdays

Warblade celebrated his birthday on August 7th

Admiral Charan Taylar celebrates her birthday August 11th

From the desk of Captain Jennifer Morgan



Greetings,
Sorry about the delay, but this summer has been hell on computers. Apparently, ours is no stranger to these problems as well. Albeit last weekend we were at a pool party, by the following Monday, the power supply took a dirt nap.

Yet another 550 watt Power supply done for, my ever so reliant “better half”, Commander Vanessa A Lucifel, found a 350 Watt replacement. So much of this issue, is a lot of the last issue.

Next month we plan to do some radical upgrades to the computer as well. Upgrades in memory, a new hard drive, and a radical case to name a few as will also our secondary (laptop) will also be getting upgrades as well. So there will be a skip coming in September as well, please bear with us.

Anyway, I hope you all enjoy the Starbase database. We are hoping to include some UF Starships as well. Das Balloons is pretty much dead for now, if any of you wish to bring it back, e-mail Cdr Vanessa Lucifel at [e-mail]

Finally, I myself may have to leave the newsletter in Commander Lucifels hands for awhile. Recent work related rule changes have me working on weekends. Either way, the newsletter will be done, I have the best staff in the world, and we should thank them one and all.

Thank You
Marine Captain Jennifer Morgan
UF Weekly Editor and Chief.



Starship Database
MIRANDA CLASS

Type : Destroyer - basic
Unit Run : USS Miranda - Upgraded
Plus 279 others built in total. 80 have been lost in all. 200 have been retired from service.
Commissioned :
2243 - 2269, class remains in service
Dimensions : Length : 230 m1
Beam : 127.1 m
Height : 51 m
Decks : 8
Mass : 520,000 metric tons
Crew : 210
Armament : 6 x Type VII phaser bank, total output 3,000 Terawatts
2 x 2nd class photon torpedo tube with 40 rounds
Defense Systems : Standard shield system, total capacity 270,000 TeraJoules
Standard Monotanium Single hull.
Standard level Structural Integrity Field
Warp Speeds
(TOS scale) :
Normal Cruise: 4
Maximum Cruise: 5
Maximum Rated: 7 for 12 hours.
Strength Indices :
(Galaxy class = 1,000) Beam Firepower : 60
Torpedo Firepower : 125
Weapon Range and Accuracy : 185
Shield Strength : 100
Hull Amour : 5
Speed : 179
Combat Maneuverability : 5,880
Overall Strength Index :
120
Diplomatic Capability :
3
Expected Hull Life : 120
Refit Cycle :
Minor : 5 year
Standard : 15 years
Major : 30 years

Notes: Designed to be a smaller and less capable counterpart to the Constitution class, the USS Miranda entered service one year before its larger cousin. There was a very high degree of commonality between the two classes, with the nacelles and most of the primary hull being almost identical.
The smaller size of these ships was largely accounted for by a lower level of habitability for the crew and a reduction in the number of science labs from fourteen to ten. Even so the Miranda's were full Explorer type ships, fully capable of conducting long duration research missions. Their considerable armament also made them an important addition to the defense of the Federation.
Type : Destroyer - refit
Unit Run : NCC 21166 USS Brittain - Missing2
NCC 18373 USS Lantree - Destroyed4
NCC 31860 USS Majestic - Destroyed5
USS Miranda - Active
NCC 319103 USS Nautilus6 - Active
NCC 1864 USS Reliant - Destroyed7
NCC 1867 USS Saratoga8 - Retired
NCC 31911 USS Saratoga - Destroyed9
NCC 319053 USS ShirKahr - Destroyed6
USS Sitak - Destroyed5
NCC 213823 USS Tian An Men10 - Missing11

Plus 809 others built in total. 384 have been lost in all. 83 have been retired from service.
Commissioned :
2270 - 2285, class remains in service
Dimensions : Length : 243 m12
Beam : 150 m
Height : 63 m
Decks : 18
Mass : 655,00013 metric tons

Crew : 280
Armament : 18 x Type VII phaser bank13, total output 8,000 Terawatts
47 x 2nd class photon torpedo tube7 with 150 rounds

Defense Systems : Standard shield system, total capacity 621,000 TeraJoules
Standard Duranium Single hull.
Standard level Structural Integrity Field
Warp Speeds
(TNG scale) :
Normal Cruise: 5
Maximum Cruise: 6
Maximum Rated: 9.213 for 1213 hours.

Strength Indices :
(Galaxy class = 1,000) Beam Firepower : 160
Torpedo Firepower : 250
Weapon Range and Accuracy : 255
Shield Strength : 230
Hull Armor : 10
Speed : 852
Combat Maneuverability : 5,720
Overall Strength Index :
262
Diplomatic Capability :
4
Expected Hull Life : 120
Refit Cycle :
Minor : 5 year
Standard : 5 years
Major : 30 years




Notes: When the Constitution class began to go through a major refit cycle in the 2270s, the Miranda's were similarly upgraded in order to extend their life span. They continued to act as Explorer class units for the next century, forming the backbone of Starfleet throughout this period. In time however, their relatively low cruising speed combined with the gradually increasing distances they had to cover - caused by the expansion of the Federation - began to wear on the ships. Their relative lack of recreational facilities and the cramped quarters began to lead to a marked drop-off in crew performance, and Starfleet considered retiring the class.
Instead, it was decided to use the Miranda design as the basis for a general purpose vessel for use within the body of the Federation. The science labs were removed and replaced with expanded cargo bays and an upgraded weapon fit. The Miranda class was used extensively to patrol the Klingon and Romulan borders, as cargo carriers and particularly as colony transport craft. In fleet actions they acted in support of the larger ships, acting as outer pickets to the fleet. Some vessels were refitted as ammunition ships, using their extra cargo space to carry photon torpedo reloads and phaser components. Others were converted to tankers, carrying supplies of Deuterium and Antimatter. A group of six ships was fitted with modern extra sensor pods and used in the electronic intelligence role. Their ability to look after themselves during a battle made them an excellent choice for these roles.
Today the Miranda's operate in a similar capacity, and although they are not front-line combat units in themselves they are still to be seen operating in major fleet actions in support of the modern vessels. Recently several Miranda class vessels have begun to show signs of serious stress fractures in their hulls; investigations are underway with all ships in the class, and although the results are yet to be announced it is thought that the problem is likely due to the age of the hulls. If so, the Miranda class is likely to be forced into retirement sometime over the next few years.


Daystrom Institute



Alien Corner
KTARIANS

Humanoid species found in the Alpha Quadrant and native to the planet Ktaria VII. The Ktarians are recognizable by their distinctive foreheads, which are divided into two large bones like structures, and by their yellow eyes. Ktarians have scales on some parts of their bodies, and at least some Ktarian/Human hybrids have several small horns on their forehead. Ktarian children grow far faster than their Human equivalents.
The Ktarians are notable for an attempt they made to conquer the Federation in 2368. Since they are significantly less powerful militarily, the Ktarians attempted to subvert Starfleet by introducing a game which was highly addictive and which rendered the mind of the user susceptible to suggestion. The Ktarians succeeded in gaining control of the USS Enterprise but before the game could be spread to other Starships their control of the crew was broken by Wesley Crusher and Commander Data.
Despite this attack, the Federation and Ktarians maintained diplomatic and cultural relations. In 2372 Harry Kim met his future fiancé, Libby, while he was visiting a Ktarian music festival.5 Ktaria VII was a popular vacation spot with tourists, as the large Ktarian glaciers offered excellent skiing. Ktaria has also given the Federation some interesting foodstuffs; Ktarian Puff Chocolate is popular with some Federation citizens - the blend of seventeen different chocolates was Counselor Trio’s favorite desert item. Ktarian eggs are large, with mottled red and yellow shells and a green interior, and were a breakfast favorite of Captain Kirk’s girlfriend Antonia in 2284, and Ktarian Merlot is an alcoholic beverage which Tom Paris and B'Elanna Torres sometimes enjoyed.
Ktarians bury their dead in a highly ceremonial manner by laying thousands of sacred stones in tombs, each representing a special prayer. On an away mission to the planet a young Chakotay once took one of these stones as a souvenir, and was later horrified to find that he had desecrated the man's resting place by his actions.

Daystrom Institute

The Board Count

Last weeks Board count was taken at 11:10 pm, August 13, 2006.
This weeks Board count was taken at 12:30 am, August 27, 2006.
Last weeks board count was 11,731
This week’s board count is 12,052.

Total Post 321


Live Sims
USS EXPEDITION NCC-76277


Ship Name This Week Last Week Total Post
Expedition 594 549 45
New York 1781 1738 43
London 69 39 30
Pegasus 2097 2075 22
Frontier 837 829 8
101st Pathfinders 409 406 3
Aryes 366 363 3

6153 5999 154

Top Posters

This week goes to Captain Edward Dean.
The Top Ten
Name Current Last Week Total Post Ship
Captain Edwards 132 121 11 Expedition
Anarra Danrrea 337 327 10 New York
Teshurr 27 18 9 New York
Shram 11 2 9 London
Jane Vadaldie 112 104 8 New York
Zandille Rey-Baccus 152 145 7 New York
Rey Drek 63 56 7 Pegasus
Rhian Khev 40 33 7 New York
Field Marshall Weslynes 675 669 6 Pegasus
Justin Kinsley 179 173 6 New York
Tarrgh 93 87 6 Pegasus
Jenn Morgan 74 68 6 Expedition


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Crio's Trivia Corner
===From the Office of Captain Crio Ijoula --- USS Terrasect===


I only had two submissions this week... I have to ask, if you don't like trivia?

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This past week's trivia consisted of two trivia questions, in addition to the Eager-Beaver one.

The first question carries a difficulty level of 4, and comes from the logs of Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

=/\= Who is the ONLY person that Captain Picard dreads seeing onboard the USS Enterprise, and will go to great lengths to avoid?

<ANSWER>
Ambasasdor Lwaxana Troi (I will also accept Q for an answer, because he likewise drove Picard nuts)

Correct answer received by:
Lt. Anarra Danrea
Lt. Zandile Rey-Baccus


The second question carries a difficulty level of 3, and also comes from the logs of Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

=/\= What technology found on the planet Iconia ends up being destroyed, and who else is interested in this technology?

<ANSWER>
The Gateway technology, and the Romulans were interested in it.

Correct answer received by:
Lt. Anarra Danrea

*Eager-Beaver Question*
Picard's friend, Captain Donald Varley, commanded what Federation starship, and what destroyed that ship?

<ANSWER>
USS Yamato, and it was destroyed when an invasive Iconian computer program overwrote the main computer software.

Correct answer received by:
Lt. Anarra Danrea
Lt. Zandile Rey-Baccus

* The second main question and the eager-beaver question was based on the episode "Contagion" (TNG)
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This week's trivia comes from the logs of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D, and carries a difficulty level of 5, and is a tough one pair.

=/\= During the battle over Veridian 3, what was the shield modulation of the USS Enterprise-D, in megahertz (MHz)?


*Eager-Beaver Question*
=/\= What type and vintage was the wine that christened the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-B?

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The answer will appear in a later edition of the UF Weekly newsletter, due to the difficulty level. Good luck to everyone.


As always, please email your answers or guesses to [e-mail] Please put either "Trivia” or "Crio's Trivia Corner" in the subject line

Humor
By Andrus Elbrun

Top ten signs your Klingon warrior has no honor:

10. Drinks decaf Raktajino.
9. Shouts "Where's the Beef?" before charging into battle.
8. Despite years of training and experience at the weapons controls of the flagship of the Federation, manages to get defeated by two incompetent sisters and their secondhand Bird of Prey.
7. Nerf bat'leth.
6. When they wheel out the bloodwine, he's always the designated driver.
5. Constantly getting beaten up by human females.
4. Abandons son with soft human parents, then acts all surprised when son turns out to be terrible warrior.
3. Tribble Tamagachi constantly needing to be fed.
2. Instead of traditional steel soled battle boots, prefers Nike Air Kahless'.
1. Wrist broken twice by alien-possessed chocoholic bunny-suited half Betazoid.
Cheap Thoughts



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Images of the Week
By Vanessa Ann Lucifel

With the Pegasus, and Terrasect joining to complete their mission, I figured we should get to know Ktarnia Prime, via Images.

Ktarnia Prime (center), its two moons, and Ktarnia Pride

Ktarnia Prime, with defense shield on (note the haze)

Ktarnia Pride is an artificial space colony in orbit above Ktarnia Prime.

Ktarnia Prime with Defense shield down.

Ktarnian Battle cruiser above Ktarnia Pride

Ktarnian Battle cruiser in Orbit above Ktarnia Prime (Ktarnia Pride to the Right).

Ktarnian Battle Cruiser

Now for a frightful scene.

LtJG Ashley Morgan in the mist of assimilation by the GEM.


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UF Weekly Staff:
Marine Captain Jenn Morgan – Editor and Chief
LtCdr Vanessa A Lucifel – Assistant Editor, Reporter, and Visual Graphics
Ensign Ashley Morgan – Field Report for Naval Operations
1st Lt Stephanie Morgan – Field Reporter for Marine Operations
Lt Candela Montag – Reporter, special assignment
Commander Crio Ijoula – Staff writer, reporter
Admiral Kenneth Basaal – Humor, and contributor
Field Marshall Jenina Weslynes – UF Weekly Chief Executive Officer

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