The current date is

27^th January 2170.

Base is expected to arrive on the 14^th of February 2170

Just an idea I thought I might try...

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This message was last edited by the GM at 10:51, Sat 27 June 2015.

- 10th January, 2170:
Met with Andrew Kalishnikov. He has an ambitious plan to move his base through Vilani territory to the remote Terran colonies in the Capella Subsector. Departed a few hours later after a quick trip to the Procyon colony to say goodbyes. Noted that a pirate was asking about us, before jumping to Sirius.

-17th January 2170:
Jumped into Sirius, and found the pirate masquerading as us attacking a Vilani merchant. Moved to intercept, destroying pirate but only after merchant ship was destroyed. Survivors of merchant ship rescued, clearing our name and setting up a trade with Markhashi, the Vilani colony that was the source of the patrol that met us.

-19th January 2170:
Finished gathering what information we could from the wreckage, and initiated jump to Markhashi. During jump, decrypted the pirates flash drive. It had a number of useful contact on it...if Vilani intelligence don't get their hands on it first.

-26th January 2170:
Arrive in Markhashi, and initiate negotiations for fuel. Trade goods.

-6th February 2170:
Depart Markhashi late in the day, to arrive at Sirius a few hours early, escorting tanker.

-14th February 2170:
Rendezvous with the Base and the Yuri, and several colonist transport vessels, the Adam Smith (a modified Karl Marx vessel), and the two smaller vessels as the Ariel and the Loch Ard (both modified Lightning vessels). Also transfer goods to Base, and jump to Markhashi.

-21st February 2170:
Arrive in Markhashi. Refuel and given new mission. Cargo loaded, and prepare to leave for Meshan via Shuruppak.

-29th Februay 2170: Arrive in Shuruppak. Desolate prisoner and asteroid mining colony. Not much to note.

-5th March 2170: Left Shuruppak for Meshan.

-12th March 2170: Arrived at Meshan. Arrogant commander ordered us to land or leave, so we blew him up and proceeded to the landing zone in the speeder. There was a tough fight there, which saw Illiam nearly killed. Hopefully, he will come out of his coma soon. 4 Vilani offered to join us if we could transport them out of Imperial space undetected.

-13th March 2170: dropped off all supplies at the hidden base on Meshan, as well as some extras in return for 4 dTons of Rare Earth Metals.

14th March 2170: Departed Meshan for Shulgiili.

21st March 2170: Arrived at Shulgiili, refuelled and refitted.

24th March 2170: Left for Gashidda.

31st March 2170: Arrived in Gashidda, applied for mercenary licence. Discussed a job for Governor of Khulampu

4th April 2170: Left Gashidda after vessel modified to carry 200 troops.

11th April 2170: Arrived in Khulampu to hostile reception. Dealt with all hostiles, but craft were damaged. Took a week to repair and improve the ships boat, making a heavily armoured APC to fit into it. Sold fighter.

19th April 2170: Departed Khulampu after repairs and modifications for Gashidda.

26th April 2170: Arrived in Gashidda, where Natalie has sold our goods and arranged for passengers to Saris. We have left Gashidda with an escort to ensure we help with the plague on Ishkur.

3rd May 2170: Arrived in Ishkur. Ugly scene, met a Lightning engaging a Patrol cruiser as a Research vessel attempted to flee, so we took out the cruiser, and one of the two cruisers following us. The other cruiser surrendered, but when a Hero came from the planet to take the crew, it jumped back to Gashidda.

13th May 2170: We have traveled to a gas giant in the Ishkur system to repair the cruiser and head for Saris. A disables Crockett class scout was fond, and the survivors rescued. We salvaged what we could, modifying the Dastavka to be slightly bigger but much faster before heading to Saris I in close formation.

21th May 2170: Arrived in Saris...missed the target planet but went very near the star. Fortunately, our arrival so near the star meant we were undetected, so we were able to stealthily approach Saris I, using the planet and moons for cover, and launch a surprise attack on the Escort Destroyer there, disabling it. The Gashidda and Dastavka suffered some damage, but were able to refuel and leave.

30th May 2170: Arrived in Yenisei system. Finally out of Vilani space...but we seem to be missing the Gashidda. No sign of the Base either. Waiting 2 weeks to get word of the Base. No sign of Gashidda.

9th June 2170: The Base finally arrived! Admiral Polonini is dead, and we are now gearing up for life beyond the Empire...for a while.

10th June 2170: The Dastavka entered the Bases massive Hanger for major renovations, including increasing the vessel size, in order to better equip it for exploratory work.
This message was last edited by the player at 09:49, Wed 06 Jan 2016.

In reply to Fate (msg # 2):

Reminder note to all Officers of the Crew Roster for the vessel.

Officers

Note all officers are well paid, receiving $23,520 per month and a double share of any profit earned. They are allocated a shared stateroom between 2, or one for the captain.

Captain Niki Miya: That is me. I run the ship, in case anyone was thinking of forgetting...

Pilot: Kat "Wildcat" Steele, pilot, and a good one.

Fighter Pilot: Illium Jones. Mans the Fighter or Ships boat when needed, backup Pilot for ship otherwise. Marcus Gobbenstopen flies on his wing when appropriate, and Jimmy Carter keeps up the ammunition.

Navigator: Tanya Weaver. Refugee from Meshan, and one of the best Navigators money can buy, as long as it is not Vilani money...

Chief Engineer: Raymond "Duke" Verhund. Keeps the ship running well. Bill Gates, the Chekov sisters, Cathy Fullerton and Jennifer Armstrong all report to him.

Security Officer: Cyril Zotmund. In charge of personal combat as well as manning the 4 turrets. Jo Rodrigez, Rodney Smith, Peter Gunshy, Sigorney Weaver and 'Joan' Hirikuri all report to him.

Communications/Sensors Officer: Natalie Svebodne. The Voice of the ship.

Petty Officers (NPC's)

Subordinate officers are paid $13,440 and 1.5 shares of any profit earned, and they have a regular bed rather than a bunk bed.

Gunner (x6, 1 per turret): Jo Rodrigez, Rodney Smith, Peter Gunshy, Sigorney Weaver, Ivan Andropov and Mao Chin; These guys (and one girl) shoot things, be it with Beam Turrets, rifles, LAWs, Grenades or flamers. They may not be bright, but they can shoot a whomp rat at 1 mile with a good sniper rifle...

Medical Officer: Chang Kyamoto: Responsible for keeping everyone alive, and a very skilled doctor. With his wife and Peter Armstrong as assistants, they make a good team.

Trade Officer: Private Hancock

G-Driver: Marcus Gobbenstopen; Pilot in space and Contragrav. Moderate Navigator too.

Sensors: Gun Da-bin; Sensors specialist

Listings

Pay is above normal at $6,720/mth, but not significantly so. They also recieve one share of any profit earned. All of them are in a single bunkroom. They are your subordinates, but that does not mean you are free to have your way with them, despite the Chekov sister's reputation.

-Ordinance and traffic control for fighter (Jimmy Carter)
-Life Support Maintenance (and cook!); (Jennifer Armstrong, Peters sister and Suerrat)
-IT specialist; (Bill Gates)
-Jump Drive Specialist; (Julia Chekov, Alexei's sister)
-Manoeuvre drive Specialist (Alexei Chekov, Julia's sister)
-Power plant Specialist (Cathy Fullerton)
-Medical Assistant/Service person if passengers are aboard (Kaiya Kyamoto, wife of PO Chang Kyamoto)
-Medical Assistant/Service person if passengers are aboard (Peter Armstrong, Jennifer's Brother and Suerrat)
-Security ('Joan' Hirikuri)
-Richard Thornhammer - Sergant, Geonee, legally dead, using fake ID, has family on Chrysolite
-Private Tonkin - Private, Geonee, legally dead, using fake ID
-Security
-Security
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:46, Sat 23 Apr 2016.

13th June 2170. Departed Yenisai, Crew as follows:

Cabin 3
 Cyril Zotmund
Cabin 4
 Kat Steele
 Tanya Weaver
Cabin 5
 Gun Da-bin
 Rodney Smith
Cabin 6
 Sigorney Weaver
Cabin 7
 Julia Chekov
 Alexei Chekov
Cabin 8
 Duke Verhund
 Chang Kyamoto
Crew Consumes 0.42 t/week, can carry 12 tons of supplies, when pressed, like now. Cost approximately $1000/ton, normally.Refuelling and docking for this vessel $11,600 per week.
Initial down payment, $50,000.

20th June 2170. Arrived in Chrysolite. Departed after restocking and getting latest charts.
Cash reserve $38,000

29th June 2170. Arrived in Tunguska. Departed after restocking and resupplying. Cash Reserve $26,000

8th July 2170. Arrived at new system, #1136. After checking the accuracy of the map and the preliminary planetary survey, we landed and refuelled, leaving soon after. 11.58t supplies on arrival. We left immediately upon finishing refuelling.

15th July 2170. Arrived at system #1337, though not at the Gas Giant with a habitable moon. Made a new system map by the 25th, before proceeding to a full orbital planetary survey by the 6th of August.

14th August 2170. Arrived in system #1339. An Alien craft at one of the other planets moved to intercept us, launching fighters. Landed to quickly refuel, where we met (underwater) the crew from the AK Explorer. Taking two survivors aboard, we ran for the jump point, but we had to destroy the four fighters to get away.

21st August 2170. Arrived, refuelled and left #1337.

29th August 2170. Arrived, refuelled and left #1136.

5th September 2170. Arrived in Tunguska, still with $26,000 cash reserve.

15th September 2170. Arrived in Chrysolite, returned to Base.

20th September 2170. Departed for Scouting trip.

28th September 2170. Departed Tunguska

6th October 2170. Departed #1136.

14th October 2170. Departed #1237.

21st October 2170. Arrived in #1239 to a hostile Alien reception. Small warship destroyed, refuelled and departed quickly.

28th October 2170. Arrived in #1440. Found a not-so-violent Alien fleet, and was able to open negotiations. They will be friendly as long as we are fighting the fanatics, and not fighting them!

6th October 2170. Arrived at #1439 and refuelled and departed before hostile fighters arrived.

14th October 2170. Departed #1437.

22nd October 2170. Departed #1237.

29th October 2170. Departed #1136.

7th November 2170. Departed Tunguska.

14th November 2170. Returned to Chrysolite.
This message was last edited by the GM at 09:24, Sat 27 Feb 2016.

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 4):

Following a major refit and extension, completed on 20 November 2170, Dastavka was relaunched from Chrysolite.

20th November 2170: Launched with fleet of ten Ships, Yuri, Tsushima Straights, Adam Smith, Buffalo Bill, Ariel, Loch Ard, Samson, Yamamato and the Jeremiah Jones.

29th November 2170: Departed Tunguska

7th December 2170: Departed system #1136.

15th December 2170: Departed system #1237.

22nd December 2170: Arrived in system #1339. Colony ships set to work building up a Starport. Labrysans notice our arrival. Immediately began setting up colony.

6th January 2171: Investigating second gas giant, when massive Labrysan fleet arrives! Main fleet attacks colony, while Dastavka dealt with the supply fleet. Friendly Labrysan rebels arrived a few hours later, but it was all over by then.

8th January 2171: Depart on fact-finding and diplomatic mission to Labrysan rebels to determine alliance conditions.

16th January 2171: Arrive at Labrysian Rebel Mining Colony. Meet with Colony leaders to discuss an Alliance.

18th January 2171: Head off to Captured Research colony to investigate. Reception is hot, and return quickly!

3rd February 2171: Finish a basic Alliance agreement. Head back to Terran Colony with Labrysian Delegation.

10th February 2171: Return to Aegir, the name of the new Terran Colony. I (Captain Maya) am assigned to a new ship, the Mirotvortzev, a large 6,000 dTon Cargo ship fitted with a newly arrived Jump-2 drive. Cyril is now the new Captain. My new ship should be combat ready in about 2 months.
This message was last edited by the player at 11:06, Mon 20 June 2016.

2nd March 2171: Received first Orders as Captain: Assumed Command at 1426 hours this day: We are to assist Labrysian intelligence in operations behind Government lines.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:03, Mon 20 June 2016.

3 March - in discussions with the Labrysans as how to best attack the Government forces given our very limited combat capability. They are overly optimistic in many cases and are trying to over extend themselves.  The best suggestion seems to be attacking supply ships/freighters and perhaps putting a Nuke on one headed in to eliminate the orbital platform.

Reconnoitered 1340, middle Gas Giant  and found enemy Frigates at each planet, destroyed eight fighters and a Frigate... recovered a safe and several hard drives from the Frigate after a hard fight, with several Labrysians killed and injured. Useful intelligence found and we are taking it back to the Rebels.

Intell is:  It would seem that next week, all capital ships will be sent to ensure that the construction of the research station starbase is completed on schedule next month. Only 4 destroyers and 4 frigates will be left, along with the 200 fighters on each existing starbase, will be left to defend the other two systems.

The flash drive reveals something more sinister, however. This movement is to entice the 'devils' to attack the homeworld, just in time for the completion of the new class of Battleship in 6 weeks time. The Battleship has enough speed that the 'devils' will not be able to out run it, whilst still having nearly as much armour as the Cruisers. In addition, they employ large numbers of smaller 'eyes of the Golden one' to dispatch with the 'tiny suicide fighters' the 'devils' employ. Labrysians think this may refer to the Beam weapons which had previously been considered not useful in combat.

Expect to return to the Rebel base about 18 March, 2171.

Went to 1239 to attempt to slip a nuke onto a survey vessel allowing it to be a vector to destroy the space station... out come unknown. Frigates at every planet and increased numbers of fighters. Some fighters are up armored 40 dTon ships boats now. Destroyed 8 fighters and a destroyer while slipping up on the survey vessel and attaching the bomb.

Returned to Aegir for rearm, repair and updates. Added ability to carry 3 fighters, all missile armed. Plan to return to the Rebel base and report, passing through 1239 to assess any damage. Depart for this trip on Thursday 18 April 2171.

Edit: corrected location and number of fighters. You were targeting a fully functioning Starbase, to force them to decide between defending the new base and protecting the now possibly unprotected system...
This message was last edited by the GM at 11:11, Sun 04 Sept 2016.

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 9):

Reminder note to all Officers of the Crew Roster for the vessel.

Officers

Note all officers are well paid, receiving $23,520 per month and a double share of any profit earned. They are allocated a shared stateroom between 2, or one for the captain.

Captain Cyril Zotmund: That is me. I run the ship, with Kat, of course...

Pilot: Kat "Wildcat" Steele, pilot, and a good one.

Fighter Pilot: Illium Jones. Mans the Fighter or Ships boat when needed, backup Pilot for ship otherwise. Marcus Gobbenstopen flies on his wing when appropriate, and Jimmy Carter keeps up the ammunition.

Navigator: Tanya Weaver. Refugee from Meshan, and one of the best Navigators money can buy, as long as it is not Vilani money...

Chief Engineer: Raymond "Duke" Verhund. Keeps the ship running well. Bill Gates, the Chekov sisters, Cathy Fullerton and Jennifer Armstrong all report to him.

Security Officer: Meir Galinski. In charge of personal combat as well as manning the 6 turrets. Jo Rodrigez, Rodney Smith, Ivan Andropov, Peter Gunshy, Sigorney Weaver, Mao Chin, 'Joan' Hirikuri, Tonkin and Thornhammer and any other troops onboard all report to him.

Communications/Sensors Officer: Natalie Svebodne. The Voice of the ship.

Petty Officers (NPC's)

Subordinate officers are paid $13,440 and 1.5 shares of any profit earned, and they have a regular bed rather than a bunk bed.

Gunner (x6, 1 per turret): Jo Rodrigez, Rodney Smith, Peter Gunshy, Sigorney Weaver, Ivan Andropov and Mao Chin; These guys (and one girl) shoot things, be it with Beam Turrets, rifles, LAWs, Grenades or flamers. They may not be bright, but they can shoot a whomp rat at 1 mile with a good sniper rifle...

Medical Officer: Chang Kyamoto: Responsible for keeping everyone alive, and a very skilled doctor. With his wife and Peter Armstrong as assistants, they make a good team.

Trade Officer: Private Hancock

G-Driver: Marcus Gobbenstopen; Pilot in space and Contragrav. Moderate Navigator too.

Sensors: Gun Da-bin; Sensors specialist

Listings

Pay is above normal at $6,720/mth, but not significantly so. They also receive one share of any profit earned. All of them are in a single bunkroom. They are your subordinates, but that does not mean you are free to have your way with them, despite the Chekov sister's reputation.

-Ordinance and traffic control for fighter (Jimmy Carter)
-Life Support Maintenance (and cook!); (Jennifer Armstrong, Peters sister and Suerrat)
-IT specialist; (Bill Gates)
-Jump Drive Specialist; (Julia Chekov, Alexei's sister)
-Manoeuvre drive Specialist (Alexei Chekov, Julia's sister)
-Power plant Specialist (Cathy Fullerton)
-Medical Assistant/Service person if passengers are aboard (Kaiya Kyamoto, wife of PO Chang Kyamoto)
-Medical Assistant/Service person if passengers are aboard (Peter Armstrong, Jennifer's Brother and Suerrat)
-Security ('Joan' Hirikuri)
-Security (Richard Thornhammer) - Geonee, legally dead, using fake ID, has family on Chrysolite
-Security (Private Tonkin) - Geonee, legally dead, using fake ID
-Security (Ronovan Ga Det Hug, Labrysian)
-Security (Ronny Redcoat)
-Pilot (Tom Hanks)
-Pilot (Jerry Maquire)
-Scout Eva Navis (Wife of Meir)

Loaned Security forces from Jean Bart: 12

Prize crew under Gaius Sattius: 10
Total crew: 57 (including 1 minor)
This message was last edited by the GM at 05:14, Tue 12 Mar 2019.

On the 3rd of May Dastavka departed for 1239, before returning to the main Rebel base at 1440. On arriving at the rebel base, Dastavka were asked to deal with a rogue destroyer at 1439 that was attacking some primitives on the planet.

On arriving, Dastavka found out that the 'primitives' were actually a small colony of a generation ship sent out from Earth over a century ago. With one of the colony bases already destroyed, Dastavka fought to defend the colony, disabling the damaged destroyer. Returning to Aegir, on the 25th of May, Dastavka was sent on an immediate rescue mission in the light of the destruction of the Midway, a 1,000 dTon carrier converted from a cargo ship.

Dastavka has been directed to enter via system 1237 and jump to the star to avoid jump entry detection.

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 11):

The trip to rescue the survivors of the Midway turned into a full assault when nukes launched by the Yuri disabled the orbiting space station, and secondary nukes destroyed the main military bases on the planet. The Dastavka soon went to the Labrysian rebels to get troops to invade the planet, which they were only to happy to assist with.

A parallel attack on the government base at the recently conquered Rebel Research Colony saw that planet fall when support from Labrysia could not make it through, freeing up most of the rebel fleet to assist with the blockade of Hibernia.

It was towards the end of June 2171, the Dastavka returned to Aegir to resume it's original mission: the exploration of space for resources and colony worlds. Moving from there to Aquitaine, where Meir was married, they finally arrived at a new system, 1540, on the 10th of July 2171.

Stardate: 19 August 2171

After extensively researching 1540, and looking at systems 1740 and 1739, I decided to jump to the latter as the three Gas Giants offered more certain chance of refuelling.

We spent about 8 days surveying the system here, before finding a planet that may have supported life. It did. Pirates ambushed us here and destroyed our power supply, forcing us to crash land in a land of Winter and low atmosphere. The only comforting thought was that we launched the fighters and ships boats prior to being hit, and they gave them the same treatment.