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M04-P028: USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 2 - 0115 ("The Changing Shape of the Universe")

Posted by Francois Charette on Wednesday, October 5, 2016,
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"The Changing Shape of the Universe"
Previous post "Shadows of the Past"
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"The terrorism seen through the eyes of one person are the essential and necessary actions required by the beliefs and needs of another. History alone can judge as to these actions having been the product of a visionary or of a madman."
- Sejal Rue, quoting himself as Tebarus Rue during negotiations on RUTIA IV to end the renewed terrorist attacks

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Setting: NEW ALEXANDRA, Admiral Koniki's Office
Starda...

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M04-P014: USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 1630 ("An Explosive Arrival")

Posted by Jessica Solarik on Friday, April 15, 2016,
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"An Explosive Arrival"
Previous post "Fine Calculations"
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"The most important thing to me is to make as much of an impression as possible when I walk into a room."
- Kolgary Zar, Xepolite War Chief accused of the genocide of two entire and separate cultures

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, Bridge
Stardate: 31199.1630

An eerie silence ruled over the bridge of the USS ANUBIS as the countdown to their arrival to the GAMMA ERADI Cluster neared its end.  The final stretch of their journey ha...

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M04-P011: USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 1330 ("Different Similarities")

Posted by Francois Charette on Saturday, April 9, 2016,
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"Different Similarities"
Previous post "The USS RAMAN"
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"In order to more fully understand this reality, we must take into account other dimensions of a broader reality."
- John Archibald Wheeler

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, Bridge
Stardate: 31199.1330

"What is going on?" The Native American quietly inquired having noticed a rather odd expression on the faces of his First Officer and Chief Science Officer.

"The Science Officer of the BASTET came across an interesting piece of informa...

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M04-P001: USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 0615 ("Big Brother")

Posted by Jessica Solarik on Tuesday, March 22, 2016,

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"Big Brother"
Previous post "N/A"
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"I do not think of it as spying, but rather as keeping a vigilant watch on those who are not expecting it."
Captain Paul Harris, USS HORUS

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, Bridge
Stardate: 31199.0615

The flashing red status lights made it clear to everyone that the ANUBIS had been on highest alert setting.  That the main view screen displayed the imposing asteroid in which the NEW ALEXANDRIA base had been hidden only added to the mystery that surroun...


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324-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 3 - 0600 ("Fabulously Fearless Freedom Fighters")

Posted by Francois Charette on Tuesday, May 26, 2015,

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"Fabulously Fearless Freedom Fighters"
Previous post "Frightful Feeling"
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"Physics tells us that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. They hate us, we hate them, they hate us back. And so, here we are, victims of mathematics!"
Ambassador Londo Mollari

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Setting: MASQUERADE DREAMS, Room 24-112 (Erik)
Stardate: 30153.0600

The Native American glanced at the time displayed and inwardly sighed to himself.  With each passing minute more passengers were making...


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317-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 3 - 0450 ("Only Fools are Fearless")

Posted by Francois Charette on Tuesday, May 12, 2015,

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"Only Fools are Fearless"
Previous post "Finding the Flagitious Foes"
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"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
Bene Gesserit Litany

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Setting: MASQUERADE DREAMS, Room 24-112 (Erik)
Stardate: 30153.0450

The Native...


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290-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 2 - 1630 ("From Follower to Physics")

Posted by Francois Charette on Wednesday, April 15, 2015,

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"From Follower to Physics"
Previous post "From Furious to Follower"
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"No one undertakes research in physics with the intention of winning a prize. It is the joy of discovering something no one knew before."
Stephen Hawkins

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Setting: MASQUERADE DREAMS, Room 24-112 (Erik)
Stardate: 30152.1630

"Greetings Doctor," the Native American offered as the former CMO of the USS ANUBIS entered the room.  "Your presence on the MASQUERADE DREAMS is most fortuitous, and we are all very hap...

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267-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 2 - 1410 ("Freedom Fighters or Foes")

Posted by Francois Charette on Monday, March 23, 2015,

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"Freedom Fighters or Foes"
Previous post "From Fear to Funnies"
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"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light."
Plato

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Setting: MASQUERADE DREAMS, Room 24-112 (Erik)
Stardate: 30152.1410

Things had happened very quickly but everything had worked out in the end. Thanks to the unique skills of Commander Shar'El and the rapid intervention of Lt. Uxtar and Ensign Stark, the bomb threat had been dealt with...


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257-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 2 - 1250 ("Plans Within Plans")

Posted by Francois Charette on Sunday, March 15, 2015,

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"Plans Within Plans"
Previous post "Acquisition"
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"You are transparent. I see many things. I see plans within plans."
Oberon, Dune

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Setting: NEW ALEXANDRIA, Section I-1, A dark room
Stardate: 30152.1250

Perfect absolute darkness. That was the one and only way to describe the inside of this location, a single room hidden deep inside the NEW ALEXANDRIA complex, and one which only a select few knew the existence of as well as its content.

"There is a 79.4 percent probability th...


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251-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 2 - 0945 ("Questions and Debates")

Posted by Francois Charette on Monday, February 23, 2015,

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"Questions and Debates"
Previous post "What Next?"
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"Great Maker! Sometimes I feel I don't understand anything anymore."
Londo Mollari, Babylon 5

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Setting: MASQUERADE DREAMS, Room 24-112 (Erik)
Stardate: 30152.0945

"Ya'Han, is everything alright?" Eve Dalziel asked as the Native American looked upon her, his head ever so slightly tilted to one side.  As much as Erik might have been concerned for the well being of the woman, it had not been in him to ask so openly.  Luckily ...


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233-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 2 - 0130 ("Curiouser and Curiouser")

Posted by Francois Charette on Friday, January 23, 2015,

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"Curiouser and Curiouser"
Previous post "Late Night"
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"It's quite a place. A place of good times and bad, of pain and growth, but in the end a place of great hope. - But if you ever do come aboard, remember one thing: No one there is exactly what he seems. But then, who is?"
G'Kar, Babylon 5

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Setting: MASQUERADE DREAMS, Room 24-112 (Erik)
Stardate: 30152.0130

The Native American sat quietly at the small table that had been pulled from one of the walls of his room.  As luxur...


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219-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 2100 ("Having A Ball")

Posted by Francois Charette on Monday, January 5, 2015,

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"Having A Ball"
Previous post "Friendly Chat"
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"I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and the dreamer of improbable dreams."
The Doctor, Season 6, Episode 6

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Setting: MASQUERADE DREAMS, Crystal Ballroom
Stardate: 30151.2100

The Native American stood in his finest civilian atirement, his eyes carefully scanning the gathered dignitaries and guests to this special ball while his hand held tight onto an elegant champagne glass.  To say that this had...


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209-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 7 - 0930 ("Explanations")

Posted by Francois Charette on Saturday, December 13, 2014,

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"Explanations"
Previous post "Time of Roses"
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"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
Buddha

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, Deck 1, Captain's Ready Room
Stardate: 30151.0930

Once the mission briefing had come to an end and the Senior staff had been released to continue with their preparations for the upcoming mission, starting with the Black and White Ball, the Native American asked for his new Acting First Officer to follo...


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207-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 7 - 0900 ("Returns And Changes")

Posted by Francois Charette on Friday, December 12, 2014,

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"Returns And Changes"
Previous post "Prelude to Requiem For A Dream"
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"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, Deck 1, Observation Lounge
Stardate: 30151.0900

One by one the members of the Senior Staff of the USS ANUBIS made their way into the room. The Native American had been here for nearly an hour now and it was with a certain amount of relief that he welcomed each Officer in to take a seat.

Following the stepping down ...


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196-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 6 - 2045 ("Black And White Meetings")

Posted by Francois Charette on Monday, December 8, 2014,

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"Black And White Meetings"
Previous post "Prelude to Requiem For A Dream"
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"Intel is a game of the mind, one that requires players to always be ready for anything, especially the unexpected."
Charles N. Koniki

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Setting: NEW ALEXANDRIA, Section A, Level 6, Administrative Center
Stardate: 30150.2045

With his head filled with questions and personnel related concerns, the Native American walked into the Administrative Center and was instantly greeted by the head receptionist an...


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184-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 5 - 1930 ("Shadows of Change")

Posted by Francois Charette on Friday, November 28, 2014,

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"Shadows of Change"
Previous post "Crystal Invitations"
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"Man is not what he thinks he is, he is what he hides."
André Malraux

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Setting: NEW ALEXANDRIA, Section A, Level 9, RESTRICTED Meeting Room
Stardate: 30149.1930

Admiral Charles N. Koniki, former head of Starfleet Intelligence and current ranking officer of the NEW ALEXANDRIA complex grinned ever so slightly as he watched two of his well known associates trade classified material.  Within the universe of Intel, words ...


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171-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 5 - 1020 ("One Catastrophe At A Time")

Posted by Francois Charette on Tuesday, November 18, 2014,

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"One Catastrophe At A Time"
Previous post "Hollowed Ground"
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"Sometimes looking at the whole picture will only get you into more trouble. Focus on one catastrophe and take things one step at a time."
Captain Seamus McTavish

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Setting: NEW ALEXANDRIA, Section C2, Level 3, Observation Walkway
Stardate: 30149.1020

Elan smiled as he gazed down upon the Human / Vulcan woman, her inner passion reminding the Oltharian of people he had long ago learnt to respect and admire.  As a He...


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163-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 5 - 0900 ("Admiral's Ball")

Posted by Francois Charette on Wednesday, November 12, 2014,

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"Admiral's Ball"
Previous post "New Alexandria"
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"The self-indulgent man craves for all pleasant things... and is led by his appetite to choose these at the cost of everything else."
- Aristotle

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Setting: NEW ALEXANDRIA, Section A, Level 6, Admiral Koniki's Office
Stardate: 30149.0800

"Good morning Admiral," Allyson, the blond haired receptionist and secretary to the high ranking officer said with her now famous smile and joyfulness.  "Here are the reports from the USS CLEOPA...


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148-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 1955 ("The End?")

Posted by Francois Charette on Wednesday, October 29, 2014,

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"The End?"
Previous post "Did Not See That One Coming"
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"Alas it is far too often the most gentle and peaceful minds that fall victim to the ideas of power and conquest."
- Captain Seamus McTavish

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Setting: Moon of PI ALPHA III, Underground cave system
Stardate: 30148.1955

The Native American smiled, even if only a little, as he looked around to see no one other than the angered Akitashiinu in the large open space.  As the Commanding Officer of the USS ANUBIS, Erik's first pr...


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135-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 1720 ("Unexpected Twists")

Posted by Francois Charette on Friday, October 10, 2014,

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"Unexpected Twists"
Previous post "Shattered Tranquility"
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"To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting."
- Sun Tzu

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Setting: Moon of PI ALPHA III, Underground cave system
Stardate: 30148.1720

With a gentle nod of her head Eeru dismissed the more imposing Akitashiinu who had accompanied them thus far.  The Jackal featured Ruhek acknowledged his superior before glancing ba...


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124-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 1715 ("Expectations of Fear")

Posted by Francois Charette on Tuesday, September 30, 2014,

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"Expectations of Fear"
Previous post "What Sharp Teeth You Have"
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"Starfleet captains don't easily succumb... to fear."
- Captain Kathryn Janeway

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Setting: Moon of PI ALPHA III, Underground cave system
Stardate: 30148.1715

The Native American quietly followed the Akitashiinu named Eeru, the Captain being all too aware of the vigilant scrutiny of her bodyguard Ruhek.  Maybe that had not been his role or purpose, but the Jackal featured creature had all too recently played that...


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120-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 1600 ("Questions to be Answered")

Posted by Francois Charette on Monday, September 22, 2014,

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"Questions to be Answered"
Previous post "Not Happy At All"
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"Understanding is a three edged sword: your side, their side, and the truth."
- J. Michael Straczynski

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Setting: Moon of PI ALPHA III, Underground cave system
Stardate: 30148.1600

With the two Akitashiinu in the lead, the Native American and what had been left of the away team followed uncertain as to where they were being taken to.  Thanks to the explosion that had nearly brought the cave down on them, the ANUBIS' ...


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110-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 1430 ("Three-Player Game")

Posted by Francois Charette on Thursday, September 11, 2014,

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"Three-Player Game"
Previous post "Freedom - Sorta"
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"If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles."
- Sun Tzu

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Setting: PI ALPHA III, Underground cave system
Stardate: 30148.1430

The crew members of the ANUBIS had all gathered at the end of the passage way where the CO and acting ExO had been held captive, everyone appearing more than happy to having regained their freedom.  Although no one had been hurt or even mistreated, and in f...


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103-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 1230 ("Deep Trouble")

Posted by Francois Charette on Monday, September 1, 2014,

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"Deep Trouble"
Previous post "Taken"
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"Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect."
- Samuel Johnson

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Setting: USS MA'AT, Transporter Room 3
Stardate: 30148.1230

=/\= Bridge to Ensign Ya'Han, stand by for transport.  Sorry we can't stay, but we are expected elsewhere. Hope your journey with us was a pleasant one. Transporter Chief, energize in six seconds, Captain Greene out. =/\=

The new Chief of Security stood on the transporter p...


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098-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 1130 ("Shifting Understandings")

Posted by Francois Charette on Thursday, August 21, 2014,

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"Shifting Understandings"
Previous post "Keeping Your Feet On The Ground"
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IDIC, which stands for "Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations" is the basis of Vulcan philosophy, celebrating the vast array of variables in the universe.  For us mere mortals it simply means that in the universe that surrounds us, everything is possible.
- Captain Seamus McTavish, USS PROPHECY, MIA

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, in orbit of the moon of PI ALPHA III
Stardate: 30148.1130

"Still unable to get ...


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093-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 1030 ("Fear Is A Choice")

Posted by Francois Charette on Sunday, August 17, 2014,

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"Fear Is A Choice"
Previous post "From Weird To Strange"
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Only fools fight what they cannot see or hear.
- Khan Noonien Singh, during the colonization of Ceti Alpha V

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Setting: LOCUS 1, on the moon surface of PI ALPHA III
Stardate: 30148.1030

The Native American had to admit that the ride back to the crash site of the SPHINX had actually been a pleasant one.  The four-wheel drive craft almost seemed to enjoy traveling over the rough moonscape, as if designed for that specific p...


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083-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 0900 ("One Down, Two To Go")

Posted by Francois Charette on Thursday, August 7, 2014,

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"One Down, Two To Go"
Previous post "Memories"
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Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.
- Walter Elliot

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Setting: SPHINX, Command Deck
Stardate: 30148.0900

Doctor Doyanne had done her best to stabilize the CEO's condition so that the entire console could be moved and free the trapped woman. The plan had been to have the VIPER lift the forward section of the SPHINX thus allowing for the red haired Engineer to be pulled from under the wreckage...


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079-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 0840 ("Good And Bad Surprises")

Posted by Francois Charette on Sunday, August 3, 2014,

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"Good And Bad Surprises"
Previous post "The Afterparty"
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"In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive."
Lee Iacocca

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Setting: SPHINX, Command Deck
Stardate: 30148.0840

Erik grasped onto the shoulder straps that held him in place with all of his strength as the SPHINX impacted with the surface of moon of PI ALPHA III for the first time.  Part of him had almost wanted to laugh as memories of so...


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072-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 0750 ("Things Are Never Easy")

Posted by Francois Charette on Monday, July 28, 2014,

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"Things Are Never Easy"
Previous post "Ride of the Valkyries"
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The true test of a leader is whether his followers will adhere to his cause from their own volition, enduring the most arduous hardships without being forced to do so, and remaining steadfast in the moments of greatest peril.
- Xenophon

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Setting: VIPER 1, Cockpit
Stardate: 30148.0750

The further they pressed into the atmosphere of the small, inhospitable moon, the more the Native American had to concentrate on pilot...


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061-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 0650 ("A Few Last Details")

Posted by Francois Charette on Monday, July 14, 2014,

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"A Few Last Details"
Previous post "War and Pieces"
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“The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don’t know what to do.”
- John Holt

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, Deck 1, Bridge
Stardate: 30148.0650

The Native American sat in the central chair, the events of the past few days well behind him.  His thoughts were on the immediate task at hand, his gaze was lost on the chaos of the moon they were now in orbit of. They had arrived a few ho...


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054-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 3 - 1500 ("Captain's Responsibilities")

Posted by Francois Charette on Monday, July 7, 2014,

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"Captain's Responsibilities"
Previous post "Analyze and Interpret"
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"As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others."
-Bill Gates

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USS ANUBIS, Deck 1, Captain's Ready Room
Stardate: 30147.1500

This had not been Erik's first command, and after having been on board the USS PARADOX, a trans-dimensional temporal vessel, the Native American had thought that he had seen it all.  The events of the last few hours had strangely enough proven him wrong...


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041-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 2 - 0115 ("Wake Up Call")

Posted by Francois Charette on Friday, June 27, 2014,

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"Wake Up Call"
Previous post "Time to Think"
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"The past can be a source of knowledge for the future or a burden to the present. The choice as to which has always been and will forever be ours to make."
-Grand Maester Treb'EL of the Ullian Archives Council

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, Captain's Quarters
Stardate: 30146.0115

The Native American was drawn out of his sleep by the repeated tone of the computer.

"Computer," Erik mumbled half asleep. "Take a message."

=/\= Unable to comply. ...


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037-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 1510 ("Meeting of Minds")

Posted by Francois Charette on Saturday, June 21, 2014,

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"Meeting of Minds"
[Previous post - "Flavor of Memories"]
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"In the world of Intel it is wise to know who your enemies are, who your friends are, and who pretends to be something else."
- Admiral Charles N. Koniki

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, Deck 15, BKACK HOLE lounge, upper level
Stardate: 30145.1210

The Native American slowly walked up the stairs to the level where the ILO had been waiting for him.  With each step he took Erik could easily feel the intensity of the woman's eyes on...


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031-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 1210 ("Overcoming Obstacles")

Posted by Francois Charette on Tuesday, June 17, 2014,

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"Overcoming Obstacles"
[Previous post - "Reconsideration"]
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"The eagle that fears to fly will forever be bound to the earth and never experience the freedom of flight. Likewise is a mind bound by fear will forever be trapped to never know freedom."
- Unknown

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, Turbolift
Stardate: 30145.1210

The trip from the Bridge of the ANUBIS to its Sickbay usually took only a few minutes. The Native American had stated, without thinking, that he had been heading to Sic...


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026-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 1200 ("Heading to PI ALPHA III")

Posted by Francois Charette on Friday, June 13, 2014,

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"Heading to PI ALPHA III"
[Previous post - "One More For The Road"]
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 "This is the journey you've always been destined to take."
-Kai Opaka

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, Deck 1, Bridge
Stardate: 30145.1200
 
The Senior Officers had made their way to their respective stations one by one as the time of their scheduled departure drew closer.  The Native American had taken his place in the center chair a little while ago, anxious to get underway. From there the Captain of the ANUBIS patie...


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012-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 0945 ("The Fun Factor")

Posted by Francois Charette on Tuesday, June 3, 2014,

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"The Fun Factor"
[Previous post - "Interesting Information"]
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The problem with today's technology is that you no longer feel the wind in your hair or the grass beneath your feet.

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, Deck 1, Bridge
Stardate: 30145.0945

The Cardassian born Counsellor smiled as she casually stepped onto the Bridge to find the Native American sitting in his chair. The fact that he had been alone had not seemed at all strange to the Junior Grade Lieutenant.

"Always nice to see y...


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007-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 0910 ("Welcoming the New OPS")

Posted by Francois Charette on Thursday, May 29, 2014,

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"Welcoming the New OPS"
[Previous post - "Judgment"]
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Space is a void filled with the hopes and dreams of countless.

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, Deck 1, Captain's Ready Room
Stardate: 30145.0910


The Native American had returned to the safety of his Ready Room after having paid the ship's CNS a friendly visit.  It had been very nice to see Eve once again and the Captain had been glad to see that the Cardassian born woman had not lost her witty edge.  As a ship's Counselor such a sk...

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002-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 0645 ("Meeting the FCO")

Posted by Francois Charette on Monday, May 26, 2014,

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"Meeting the FCO"
[Previous post - "New Command, New CEO"]
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True success is not measured by the easy things we do but by the difficult tasks we manage to complete after having failed before.

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Setting: USS ANUBIS, Bridge
Stardate: 30145.0645

The individual and unique character of a ship could be felt when walking onto its bridge for the very first time.  The Native American Captain had read everything he could on the USS ANUBIS but this had not prepared him for what he would ...


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001-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 0600 ("New Command, New CEO")

Posted by Francois Charette on Monday, May 26, 2014,

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"New Command, New CEO"
[Previous post - NONE]
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Time is a unforgiving master yet once in a while it displays a compassion and understanding that leave us to question and wonder as to the true nature of the universe.

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Setting: NEW ALEXANDRIA, Section B, Level 7, Observation Platform
Stardate: 30145.0600

Erik Morningstar, a 20 year Starfleet veteran, stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze locked on the distant SCARAB-Class vessel that he had been placed in charge of.  T...


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085-USS ANUBIS: Morningsta​r: Day 1 - 1525 ("Crossing The Line")

Posted by Francois on Tuesday, March 27, 2012,

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"Crossing The Line"
[Previous Post:"Healing"]
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<<Believe what you want,but our enemies are out there threatening our citizens and way of life.  To even believe that our borders are safe from intrusion is pure folly.  Does the Senate truly believe that we are the only ones possessing cloaking technology?>>
- Pro-Counsul Trepak addressing the Romulan Senate


Setting: USS ANUBIS, Bridge
Stardate: 63077.1525

There was an eerie hush that had spread to every deck, ev...


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082-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 1315 ("New Mission")

Posted by Francois on Thursday, March 22, 2012,

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"New Mission"
[Previous Post: "Cornered"]
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<<Imagine what we could learn if we tapped into the memories of the universe.>>
- Liana, Head Researcher on the Asari Genetic Memory Transfer project

Setting: USS ANUBIS, Observation Lounge
Stardate: 63077.1315

With the crew promotions and shifts announced and made official, the Native American had been able to proceed with the main reason for this briefing.  As he sat into the chair at the end of the elongated table,...


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080-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 3 - 1200 ("Taking Care of Details")

Posted by Francois on Thursday, March 22, 2012,

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"Taking Care of Details"
[Previous Post: "Searching For Answers"]
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<<Sometimes it's the smallest decisions that can change your life forever.>>
- Keri Russell

Setting: USS ANUBIS, Bridge
Stardate: 63077.1200

Erik let out a deep breath as he scanned his surrounding.  As nice as the HATHOR was, the ANUBIS was a ship in an entirely different class; a ship he found himself more than happy to be in charge of even though it had not been *his* by definition.  Accordi...


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076-USS ANUBIS: Morningsta​r: Day 3 - 1030 ("A Clear Message")

Posted by Francois on Monday, March 19, 2012,

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"A Clear Message"
[Previous Post: "The FunBegins"]
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<<If a task is easy, eitheryou are doing it wrong or you are not doing it as well as you should.>>
- Commander Grull-Daw, Professorof Advanced Engineering, Daystrom Institute

Setting: USS HATHOR, Bridge
Stardate: 63077.1030

The Native American's eyes studied with disbelief the information on the PADD that had been in his hands for several minutes now, as if he expected the report to change at any moment.  The...


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070-USS ANUBIS: Morningsta​r: Day 3 - 0645 ("Tip of the Iceberg")

Posted by Francois on Wednesday, March 14, 2012,

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"Tip of the Iceberg"
[Previous Post:"Alone"]
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<< Reality is an illusionthat we embrace out of fear of what is truly out there watching us.>>
- Asari Proverb

Setting: USS HATHOR, Bridge
Stardate: 63077.0645

Erik sat in the center chair; hisfinger hovered for several minutes over the control to start his official logand account of their last mission.  Solittle had actually happened, and yet the Native American could not put intowords all that had come to pass.  ...


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066-USS ANUBIS: Morningsta​r: Day 3 - 0310 ("Shadows Dealings")

Posted by Francois on Thursday, March 1, 2012,

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"Shadows Dealings"
[Previous Post: "Dancing With Shadows"]
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<< And so it begins.>>
- Ambassador Kosh

Setting: VALLA ROYAL, Corridor
Stardate: 63077.0310

As guests of the VALLA ROYAL, the business man and his bodyguard had been supplied with basic quarters while they waited for the outcome of the investigation into the state of the computer cores that the duo had officially come here to claim.  In order to maintain their cover though, the Native American and Ol...


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061-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 2 - 2315 ("Red Tape")

Posted by Francois on Thursday, February 23, 2012,

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"Red Tape"
[Previous Post: "Blame It On A Woman"]
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<< The bureaucratic mentality is the only constant in the universe.>>
- Leonard McCoy, M.D.

Setting: VALLA ROYAL, Administrative Level
Stardate: 63076.2315

"These people would get along with the Chandrans famously," the Native American commented to no one in particular while he and his *bodyguard* waited to speak to the next of a long line of station officials they had been sent to see in regards to their quer...


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055-USS ANUBIS: Morningsta​r: Day 2 - 2145 ("How Big *IS* This Place?")

Posted by Francois on Monday, February 20, 2012,

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"How Big *IS*This Place?"
[Previous Post: "TheInvestigation Starts"]
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<<There are only two rulesto tactics: never be without a plan, and never rely on it.>>
- Okri Swessin, Marshal of theSelay Lancers

Setting: VALLA ROYAL, TurboliftPod
Stardate: 63076.2145

The repetitive "musak" ofwhat could only be guessed as having been of Orion origins that played in theturbolift as it raced upwards to the command level had pushed the NativeAmerican to find peace in his own...


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053-USS ANUBIS: Morningsta​r: Day 2 - 2130 ("Amongst The Shadows")

Posted by Francois on Saturday, February 18, 2012,

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"Amongst The Shadows"
[Previous Post: "Loving Reminders"]
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<< The avalanche has started, it is too late for the pebbles to vote.>>
- Kosh

Setting: USS HATHOR, Bridge
Stardate: 63076.2130

"We will be at the VALLA ROYAL in 5 minutes," Ensign Thomas announced from the Ops station, having reviewed his console and confirmed that all had been ready for their final approach to the orbital station.

"Drop us out of warp," the Native American ordered.  "Get us in close e...


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046-USS ANUBIS: Morningsta​r: Day 2 -1930 ("The Game's Afoot")

Posted by Francois on Monday, February 13, 2012,

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"The Game's Afoot"
[Previous Post: "Observations"]
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<< There's plenty of timeto solve this thing, but you got to stop using your mouth and start using yourbrain!>>
- Major John Sheppard, Stargate Atlantis

Setting: USS HATHOR, Bridge
Stardate: 63076.1930

The USS HATHOR was an amazing shipin many ways, but the Native American grew to appreciate more and more theluxuries of a full size vessel as compared to the DEFIANT-Class cruiser.  The crew quarters were small...


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041-USS ANUBIS: Morningsta​r: Day 2 - 1315 ("Small Mystery")

Posted by Francois on Wednesday, February 8, 2012,

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"Small Mystery"
[Previous Post: "Nothing Unusual"]
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<<Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.>>
- Dalai Lama

Setting: USS HATHOR, Bridge
Stardate: 63076.1315

"Captain's Log, Stardate 63076.1315," the Native American began as he casually leaned over the small control panel located on the arm of his chair.  "We are just over eight hours from the VALLA ROYAL and everything is quiet.  What bothers me the most is that know that the un...


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029-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 2 - 0510 ("Shadow Walking")

Posted by Francois on Monday, January 30, 2012,

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"Shadow Walking"
[Previous Post: "Dreams"]
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<<Starfleet captains don't choose their missions, the missions choose them.>>
- Commander Chakotay

Setting: USS HATHOR, Bridge
Stardate: 63076.0510

"Helm," the Native American commanded, his words coming across as both strong and yet gentle as if trying to ease the pain of those around him.  "Release umbilical connection and docking clamps.  Take us out with thrusters only."

Erik made himself comfortable in the centra...


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020-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 1600 ("Whispered Voices")

Posted by Francois on Sunday, January 15, 2012,

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"Whispered Voices"
[Previous Post: "Headaches Are Minor"]
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<<Understanding is a three-edged sword.>>
- Ambassador Kosh

Setting: VALLA ROYAL, Guest Quarters
Stardate: 63075.1600

The sound of the chime made the man dressed in a high-end suit who had been sitting on a lonesome chair in the middle of the room stand and approach the door.

"Enter," the man offered as he stood almost at attention in front of the door, his voice almost overly pleasant, as if it hid som...


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012-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 1315 ("Multiple Possibilities")

Posted by Francois on Tuesday, January 10, 2012,

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"Multiple Possibilities"
[Previous Post: "Wounded Warriors"]
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<<The best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing; the worst thing you can do is nothing.>>
- Theodore Roosevelt

Setting: NEW ALEXANDRIA, Section C-2, Level 2, Senior Officer Quarters
Stardate: 63075.1315

Erik carefully perused the data contained on the PADD that Admiral Koniki had handed over which contained all available Intel on the crew of the XANT...


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008-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 1 - 0215 ("Minor Intrigue")

Posted by Francois on Sunday, January 8, 2012,

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"Minor Intrigue"
[Previous Post: "Universal Constant"]
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<<You've got to play the cards life deals you. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. But at least you're in the game >>
- Vic Fountaine

Setting: Cargo Vessel XANTUL, Command Deck
Stardate: 63075.0215

"So," the scruffy looking Andorian Captain began as he pried his attention away from the small screen that had been displaying a lengthy sequence of Risian dancers, "how long before we get there?"

"10 hours,"...


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003-USS ANUBIS: Morningsta​r: Day 1 - 0555 ("Motives"​)

Posted by Francois on Wednesday, January 4, 2012,

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"Motives"
[Previous Post: "Facing The Darkness"]
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Setting: NEW ALEXANDRIA, Section A, Level 6, Administrative Center
Stardate: 63075.0555

Operating from a secret Intel base hidden inside an asteroid lost in
an ocean of rocks floating in space meant a great many things to those
within.  For the Native American one of those aspects had been that
there was no such thing as *too early* or *too late* when responding
to a call from the one in charge.  Everyone under the...


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222-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 2215 ("False Tracking")

Posted by Francois on Saturday, August 14, 2010,
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"False Tracking"
[Previous Post Marissa's "Getting Closer"]
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May the stars carry your sadness away,
May the flowers fill your heart with beauty,
May hope forever wipe away your tears,
And, above all, may silence make you strong.
- Native American blessing, Chief Dan George

Setting: YUDARA Asteroid Field, Viper 3
Stardate: 63073.2215

As per the instructions received from Ensign Thomas onboard the SPHINX, the two remaining VIPERs had altered course to track the signa...

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191-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 1950 ("Side Tracked")

Posted by Francois on Friday, July 16, 2010,
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"Side Tracked"
[Previous Post Dawn's "Romulan Jitters"]
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Setting: YUDARA SECTOR, Inside the Asteroid Field
Stardate: 63073.1950

The three small crafts referred to as VIPERs snaked their way through the shifting asteroid field as they searched for the missing USS PARADOX; the cause of the temporal problems which threatened the entire sector, quadrant and possibly even the galaxy as a whole. The unmarked one-man fighters remained in formation as best as they cou...

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171-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 4 - 1845 ("A Simple Favour")

Posted by Francois on Saturday, June 26, 2010,
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"A Simple Favour"
[Previous Post Sabrina' "Planning"]
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<<It has happened, it will happen.>>
- Common saying within Starfleet's Temporal Security Agency
 
Setting: USS ANUBIS: Array Section, Deck 3, VIPER Launch Bay
Stardate: 63073.1845
 
"Commander Enaii!" the Native American called out as he ran to catch up to the ANUBIS' Intel Operative. Although short, the woman seemed to move about with amazing speed and grace. "May I take a moment of your time?"
 
"No," the IL...

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079-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 3 - 1940 ("Personnel Review")

Posted by Francois on Thursday, April 15, 2010,

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"Personnel Review"
[Previous Post Ashley's "Not Much to Think About"]
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<<If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles..>>

-Sun Tzu

Setting: USS ANUBIS, Captain Ready Room
Stardate: 63072.1940

The door chimed had announced the arrival of Captain Morningstar to the Ready Room of the ANUBIS' CO and the crimson haired woman had wasted no time in inviting the man in, his visit having been expected.

 

"Thank you for se...


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071-USS ANUBIS: Morningstar: Day 3 - 1725 ("Secrets Within Secrets")

Posted by Francois on Monday, April 12, 2010,

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"Secrets Within Secrets"
[Previous Post Sabrina's "Directives"]
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<<Most see the world of Intel as a single all encompassing universe, but like our own physical universe, the world of Intel contains countless diverging ideas, conflicting facets and even different dimensions.>>
- Admiral Eli Hugo, retired

Setting: USS ANUBIS, Deck 7, Sickbay
Stardate: 63072.1725

They had been rescued, the Native American had still not been sure how this had happened, but the...


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062-USS LANCELOT: Morningstar: Day 3 - 1515 ("Helping Hands")

Posted by Francois on Wednesday, April 7, 2010,

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"Helping Hands"
[Previous Post Dawn's "Thinned Patience"]
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<< There is no success without hardship.>>
-Sophocles

Setting: USS LANCELOT, Jefferies Tube
Stardate: 63072.1515

This had all felt like a bad dream, a nightmare that the Native American had been unable to wake from.  So many had fallen on their first journey to the stars; their hopes and dreams brought to an abrupt end without as much as an explanation why.  What troubled the LANCELOT's Commanding O...


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049-USS LANCELOT: Morningstar: Day 3 - 1350 ("Worse Than Expected")

Posted by Francois on Wednesday, March 31, 2010,
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"Worse Than Expected"
[Previous Post Dawn’s "Echoes in The Dark"]
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<<People are made of flesh and blood and a miracle fibre called courage.>>
- Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960

Setting: USS LANCELOT, Main Engineering
Stardate: 63072.1350

The Native American stepped out of the Jefferies Tube and into the LANCELOT's Main Engineering closely followed by Ensign Fanggot, Mitshiba and Drell. The group was quickly greeted, and as warmly as could be, b...

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041-USS LANCELOT: Morningstar: Day 3 - 1200 ("What Happened?")

Posted by Francois on Sunday, March 28, 2010,
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"What Happened?"
[Previous Post Tiffany's "Medical Assistance"]
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<<Life is a mistake, an anomaly born from the chaos of nature. Ours is to correct this mistake and restore perfect order to the universe.>>
- The Imperian Leader

Setting: USS LANCELOT, Bridge
Stardate: 63072.1200
 
The last thing the Native American remembered had been to order Ensign Drell to perform an emergency evasive manoeuvre in the hopes of getting the USS LANCELOT out of the path of the inc...
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036-USS LANCELOT: Morningstar: Day 3 - 0545 ("Morning")

Posted by Francois on Friday, March 26, 2010,
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"Morning"
[Previous Post Craig's "Sleepless"]
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<<We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started... and know the place for the first time.>>
-T. S. Eliot 
 
Setting: USS LANCELOT, Bridge
Stardate: 63072.0545
 
This was the time of the day the Native American Captain enjoyed the most, where the universe as a whole seemed completely at peace, ready to reveal its secrets to those whose heart had b...

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015-USS LANCELOT: Morningstar: Day 2 - 0900 ("Field Training")

Posted by Francois on Tuesday, March 16, 2010,

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"Field Training"
[Previous Post Craig's "Something or Nothing"]
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<<While I admit the universe does have a sense of humour, I doubt very much this is a joke.>>
- Rev Bem, ANDROMEDA

Setting: EARTH, San Francisco, Starfleet Academy, Lecture Room 7
Stardate: 63071.0900

The large auditorium-like room had been filled nearly to capacity by those of the recent Academy classes that had graduated.  Many of the Ensigns present had already felt the sting of having seen...


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