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D20FateTrek14.doc 28 April 2023

Notes for Gene D.'s potential one-shot for March 2014

"Star Trek: Restoration" space opera scenario, using D20/FATE hybrid rules (previously FASA/Last

Unicorn/Decipher, GURPS 3e Space, and D20 Prime Directive)

"Space, the final frontier. Our starship's mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life forms and new civilizations, and to boldly go where no one has gone before."

Attributes: Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis, Cha; roll 4d6, drop the lowest, and reroll 1s or start with 10s plus 15 points; plus species

Aspects: starting total of 6

Origin/species:

-Andorians (aggressive Federation co-founders, with blue skin, white hair, and antennae): +2 Str, -1 Con; Stunts: Ambidexterity, Low-Light Vision, Ultrasonic Hearing

-Bajorans (recent U.F.P. members, formerly enslaved by Cardassians/Dominion): Strong Will (+2 to Mysteries, Resolve)

-Betazoids (honest empaths): +1 Cha; Cosmopolitan, Mysteries: Psionics (empathy)

-Caitians (friendly felinoids): +2 Dex, -1 Con; Acute Senses (+2 on Perception), Agile (+2 Acrobatics), Low-Light Vision

-Ferengi (short, mercantile former foes): +2 Con, -1 Cha; Cosmopolitan, Legalistic

-Klingons (belligerent, with ridged foreheads, a few now in the U.F.P.): +2 Str, -1 Cha; Combat Reflexes (+2 on Initiative), High Pain Threshhold, Honorable

-Humans (mostly of Terran descent): +2 to any one Attribute at creation; adaptable, corruptible

-Romulans (cunning Vulcan offshoots, very few in U.F.P.): +2 Str, -1 Cha; Acute Senses, Longevity, Strong Will

-Saurians (reptiles): +2 Str, -2 Wis; High Pain Threshhold

-Tellarites (porcines): +2 Con; Acute Senses, Agile

-Trill (long-lived symbionts): +2 Int, +1 Wis; Longevity

-Vulcans (pointy-eared logical telepaths): +2 Str, +2 Int; Acute Senses, Longevity, Mysteries: Telepathy, Photographic Memory, Temperature Tolerance (heat), Unfazeable

Occupations (and hit dice, skills required at +3):

-Command (d12): Area Knowledge (U.F.P.), Diplomacy, Leadership, Vehicles (helm), and any 2 from other divisions

-Communications (d6): Diplomacy, Linguistics, Streetwise

-Engineering (d8): Craft, Devices, Engineering (starship)

-Medical (d8): Medicine, Science/Tech (xenobiology), Survival

-Sciences (d6): Craft, Perception, Science/Tech (by specialty)

-Security/tactical (d10; any 3): Acrobatics, Athletics, Brawl, Endurance, Intimidation, Melee, Stealth, Shooting, Warfare

Other aspects: Foibles, Guest Star, Tours of Duty, Motivation

Skills: As per D20 Lvl. 2 -- 15 points total

Stunts: From a total refresh of 7; see FATE 3e Starblazer Adventures or Bulldogs, GURPS/D20 Prime Directive, or retro-clone Starships & Spacemen for examples.

Timeline:

-Late 20th to early 21st centuries: Terran nation-states fight "brushfire wars" by proxy; early eugenics and robotics efforts end in disaster; humanity nearly self-destructs.

-2063: Zephram Cochrane's faster-than-light experiments lead to open and official First Contact with Vulcans (First Contact, 1996).

-22nd century: Terrans unite and rebuild, begin colonizing Mars.

-2151 to 2155: Capt. Jonathan Archer helps found the United Federation of Planets (Enterprise, 2001 to 2005).

-2156 to 2160: First Earth-Romulan War; Neutral Zone established.

-2233 to 2259: Alternate timeline splits off (2388/J.J. Abrams' 2009 Star Trek, 2013 Into Darkness).

-2245 to 2265: The Constitution-class cruiser U.S.S. Enterprise, NCC 1701, under the command of Capt. Robert April and Capt. Christopher Pike.

-2266 to 2269: The first voyages of the Enterprise under Capt. James T. Kirk in the Alpha and Beta quadrants (original Star Trek television series, 1966 to 1969).

-2269 to 2270: The remainder of the Enterprise's first five-year mission (The Animated Series, 1973 to 1974); journeys of the U.S.S. Eagle, NCC 956 (SUNY-Binghamton, 1988) and Constitution (Virginia, 1993).

-2273: The V'ger incident (The Motion Picture, 1979).

-2285 to 2286: The command crew of the refitted Enterprise defeats Khan Noonien Singh and Klingons and goes rogue but saves Earth (The Wrath of Khan, Search for Spock, Voyage Home, 1982 to 1986).

-2287 to 2293: The NCC 1701-A is retired after several successful missions (The Final Frontier, Undiscovered Country, Generations, 1989 to 1994).

-2344: The Ambassador-class NCC 1701-C, under Capt. Rachael Garrett, is destroyed, leading to renewed peace talks with the Klingons (TNG "Yesterday's Enterprise").

-2364 to 2370: The Galaxy-class U.S.S. Enterprise, NCC 1701-D, conducts diplomacy under Capt. Jean-Luc Picard (The Next Generation, 1987 to 1994).

-2367: The Borg destroy much of Starfleet at the Battle of Wolf 359.

-2369 to 2375: The Federation first explores the Gamma Quadrant and deals with the Klingon Civil War and the Dominion War (Deep Space Nine, 1993 to 1999).

-2371 to 2379: The Sovereign-class NCC 1701-E fights the Borg and Remans, among others (Generations, First Contact, Insurrection, Nemesis, 1994 to 2002); the Voyager is stranded in the Delta Quadrant (1995 to 2001); first five-year mission of the Excelsior-class U.S.S. Tempest, NCC 2094-B under "Capt. Tzu Tien Lung" (Virginia, 1994 to 1997).

-2380 to 2409: The Alpha and Beta quadrants attempt to rebuild after several core worlds are badly damaged and interstellar states fragment (Titan novels and various fan films).

-2409 to 2417: Starfleet resumes expansion after another war with the Klingons and Orions, as well as Undine incursions (Star Trek Online MMO, 2010 to present).

-2418 (Stardate 95248): The [refitted Ambassador or Century-class] U.S.S. Rotha, NCC 1993-C, begins its first five-year mission of defense, exploration, and diplomacy (2014 D20/FATE scenarios).

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>>Fellow role-players, I hope you've had a good week. Remember that our "Vanished Lands: A New Dawn" telecom session for tonight (Sunday, 16 March 2014) will start around 7:30 p.m. Eastern time because Janice and I will be getting back from a concert.

>>Beruk and Sara, please let Thomas know your availability for anime next Saturday, March 22. We could meet at his place in Lexington, Mass., that afternoon or evening. We can also talk about it at Jason's "Glassworks: the Devil's Den" superhero scenario tomorrow.

>>In addition, note that I won't be able to run next Sunday -- I've got to pick up Janice at the airport -- so let me know who of you might be interested in a game on Friday or Saturday night instead.

>>We'll have a few more scheduling hiccups in April and May due to family visits and travel, but I expect our Asian-style fantasy campaign to keep going strong! Remember to review your Player Character records on Obsidian Portal.

>>When we left your diplomatic escorts, they were at the town of Kuan Chou, where they had incapacitated a man in a yellow sash who had spotted Lady Yun Aei-Yong on your way to Sogewa, capital of Tong Sheng....

>>Byron, I now have some USB memory sticks, so let me know what else besides MERP content you might want. Also, we still need to figure out the details for a crossover session.

>>Take it easy, and I'll see you all virtually later! -Gene

>Telecom game Fri or Sat? Just curious to know if we ever got any consensus or quorum (both probably spelled wrong) for any kind of telecom game for Friday or Saturday night?

>Would be happy to play a higher-level game -- or even better to play a one-shot "Star Trek" game! Let me know -- I need some warning with regard to scheduling things for Friday night. -Bruce K.

>>[20 March 2014:] Bruce and fellow role-players, we don't yet have consensus for a telecom one-shot for this coming Friday or Saturday night.

>>Sara and I will probably be meeting Thomas & Kai-Yin for anime on Saturday afternoon, and Beruk may not be available because of work. Geoff isn't available, and I haven't heard back from Dexter or Byron. When and what we play will depend on who participates. Guys? I'll try to touch base with people by phone tonight. -Gene

>Sounds good that we are ready to go tomorrow! Let's play a fast and loose rules-wise -- Star Trek! Trek -- Trek -- Trek! :) -Bruce K.

>>Fellow role-players, after speaking with several of you tonight, here's the plan for this weekend's telecom game. I'll be running a one-shot starting at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time tomorrow, Friday, 21 March 2014.

>>So far, Dexter, Sara, and Bruce plan to log in, and Byron and Josh, let us know if you'll be able to join the virtual session. Beruk and Geoff aren't available. Here's what we've narrowed it down to:-Fantasy: Our "Vanished Lands: A New Dawn" adventuring party has

just arrived at Sogewa, capital of Tong Sheng. Even with a few Player Characters absent, there's a lot to see and do in the city. Byron is interested in the higher-level "Holy Steel," but we probably won't be able to prepare enough P.C.s in time.

-Superheroes: It has been a while since we've played in my "S.J.I." setting. We could use a rules-light system like FATE "Accelerated Edition" or something even simpler.

-Science fiction: Bruce is eager for a "Star Trek" scenario, and Dex noted that we could easily revisit "Vortex."

>>What does each of you think? Note that Sara, Josh, and I will be spending Saturday afternoon at Thomas' place, but we might be able to get back on Skype that evening if people are interested.

>>I'm posting this on both the Google and Yahoo message boards, so let me know if you have any questions or ideas. See some of you soon! -Gene

>I will play anything other folks want to, though I need to know the likely time slot. Saturday night may be best for me. Sorry, Gene that I was not able to return your calls today. We were at the zoo all day and then out to dinner (Spring Break for the kids). -Byron

>Actually, my shift on Saturday ends around 7:30 pm, barring a late night, which I can skip. I might be able to make it then. -Beruk A.

>>Beruk and Byron, note that Dexter, Sara, and Bruce have already replied that they're available tonight. I should be available on Saturday as well, and we can play it by ear as far as what we'll be playing.

>>We'll be online at about 7:30 p.m. Eastern time tonight; what time is good for people tomorrow?

>>I plan to prepare some one-page summaries for the potential one-shots that don't take place in the "Vanished Lands" or "Vortex" settings. Later, -Gene

>I would love to do a Star Trek scenario -- but I am up for the "Vanished Lands" or superheroes as well. See everyone at 7:30. -Bruce K.

>>Fellow role-players, I hope that you enjoyed our "Star Trek" game! Beruk, we missed you, but Bruce and I plan to be online again around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, 22 March 2014.

>>Dexter, Sara, and Josh may join us, but Byron and Geoff can't. As before, what we play will depend on who's available. Josh also proposed some steampunk/wuxia scenarios.

>>I look forward to seeing some of you online, -Gene

>>Fellow role-players, here are my notes for our "Star Trek" telecom scenario of this past weekend:


Almost four decades after the Enterprise-E fought the Borg and Remans [Nemesis], among others, the United Federation of Planets and other interstellar states in the Alpha Quadrant are slowly recovering from wars and ecological disasters. A refitted vessel takes a new crew on its first missions of defense, diplomacy, and exploration....>>Player Characters for Gene D.'s "Star Trek: Restoration"

space opera one-shot, using D20/FATE house rules, Friday, 21 March 2014:

-"Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Kyerak" [Bruce K.]-half-Vulcan with a temper, in the U.S.S. Rotha's command division http://www.poptower.com/jake-gyllenhaal-picture-48160.htm

-"Lt. Jarric Jameson" [Dexter V.H.]-male genetically modified human colonist (former Maquis) communications and wilderness survival expert http://database.alpha-command.com/images/thumb/d/de/RyanKent-01.jpg/300px-RyanKent-01.jpg

-"Lt. Orzzek Kalifa" [Byron V.O.]-male Andorian (blue-skinned humanoid with white hair and antennae), assertive science officer http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100313183155/startrek/images/thumb/a/a2/Ortees_Sharad.jpg/220px-Ortees_Sharad.jpg

-"Lt. Mari Killu" [Sara F.]-female Caitian (felinoid) security/tactical officer http://www.theautumncat.com/image/mresswm.jpg

-"Lt. Boran' Gorir" [Josh C.]-male Jem-Hadar (Dominion soldier), aggressive envoy/engineer http://hydra-media.cursecdn.com/sto.gamepedia.com/d/da/Jem%27Hadar_char.jpg

>>Episode 1: Old and new foes>>"Stardate 95248 (1 April 2418):" The U.S.S. Rotha, NCC

1993-C, a refitted Ambassador-class ship, picks up three passengers from the U.S.S. Tempest. Capt. Andelina Nobatu is ordered to take them into the Neutral Zone to be relayed to Qo'nos, the Klingon homeworld.

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Capt. Nobatu later convenes a meeting of her command crew, as well as supporting junior officers [the P.C.s]. The Terran human asks the science division to check for star systems and planets in case the ship needs to hide or resupply en route.

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Engineers are tasked with improving efficiency, while tactical officers prepare for the inevitable engagement with ships that ignore diplomatic protocols. After reporting to their superiors, the junior officers meet in the "Starlight Lounge."

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They compare notes as Bolian bartender Mr. Vallcin brings drinks. Lt. Jarric Jameson asked Betazed communications head Lt. Artemis Borellis for permission to work with the engineers on a cloak or other countermeasures to Klingon and Romulan technology. Lt. Kyerak and security chief Pierre McDonough assigned guards to watch the guest quarters.

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Lt. Orzzek Kalifa and Lt. Boran' Gorir checked Starfleet records for solar systems between Earth and Qo'nos. The scientist and engineer identify Acamar (Theta Eridani), which had been affected during a Borg incursion, and Khitomer, site of past negotiations between the U.F.P. and the Klingon Empire.

http://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/AcamarLt. Gorir and genetically enhanced Lt. Jameson also worked with chief engineer Lt.Cmdr. Akira Gorou to optimize the Rotha's systems. Dr. Jones, the holographic chief medical officer, prepared sickbay, and Trill first officer Cmdr. Nasami Wahid oversaw crew readiness.

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Chief McDonough assigned Lt. Mari Killu to work with other crew members to ensure that the passenger handoff goes smoothly. Lt. K'dex, the three-armed, three-legged Edosian science officer, scanned for possibly cloaked enemy craft.

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The junior officers' discussion is cut short when Chief McDonnough contacts Lt. Killu to tell the Caitian to investigate the guest cabins. Apparently, the guards aren't responding. Cmdr. Wahid orders Lt. Kyerak to accompany her.

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The Caitian and half-Vulcan find En. Thompson regaining consciousness. He tells them that the Orion, Gorn, and a hooded guest emerged from their quarters and refused to wait. En. Jonas ran after them.

Lt. Kyerak and Lt. Killu draw their Type 2 phasers and ask the ship's computer where the aliens have gone. It responds that they are on Holodeck 3. Instead of an Orion harem or a Gorn environment, the Starfleet personnel find a room full of humming machinery.

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D'naar, a green-skinned Orion trader, claims that he just wanted to demonstrate water-purification equipment he had learned

about in his travels to "Hand of Giblets," the reptilian Gorn representative of the Klingon Empire.

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En. Jones appears with a rumpled uniform. Kyerak subtly uses telepathy to communicate with Mari, who also senses that something is wrong. From the bridge, Lt. Kalifa and Lt. Gorir can tell that the gear in the holodeck has overridden security controls and is drawing extra power.

The Andorian and Jem'Hadar try to tell Kyerak, but their signals are jammed. Orzzek informs Capt. Nobatu of the situation, and Boran' grabs his short sword and heads to the holodeck.

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Chief McDonnough and Lt. Jameson try to shut down the unauthorized energy drain, and they find that the ship's shields are fluctuating in a patter, presumably to broadcast a signal. The captain orders a full stop.

In Holodeck 3, Hands of Giblets [Byron/Non-Player Character] leaps toward Lt. Killu. D'naar [Josh/N.P.C.] disintegrates En. Thompson. En. Jonas hides among the machinery. Kyerak stuns the Orion pirate, and Mari shoots at the Gorn emissary.

Lt. Gorir arrives, and he runs after En. Jones. Lt. Kalifa asks Lt. Borellis for help restoring communications. Lt. Kyerak eventually stuns Hands of Giblets, and Lt. Killu restrains the Orion and Gorn before going to aid Lt. Gorir. Other tactical and medical teams arrive and secure the perimeter.

Boran' recognizes some of the machinery and implements the LaForge Protocol. He and Orzzek manage to shut it down, but the signal has been sent as the Rotha entered the Neutral Zone.

Mari shoots at En. Jonas, destroying a personal holo-emitter and revealing that he is in fact an Undine (formerly known as Species 8472; the medical team later finds the actual ensign, who has been killed).

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The Undine hits Lt. Gorir again, and Lt. Kyerak and Lt. Killu shoot at it. Mari stuns the gray-skinned alien, and Boran' beheads it. Kyerak berates the Jem'Hadar for giving in to his bloodlust, but Lt. Jameson notes that D'naar and Hands of Giblets are in custody and can still be questioned.

From the bridge, helmsman En. Brandon Marks reports to Capt. Nobatu that a Valdore-class Romulan warbird has just de-cloaked off the U.S.S. Rotha's port bow....

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http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/schematics/valdore-screen.jpgBeruk and Geoff, we missed you this past weekend, but I hope that everyone else enjoyed this "episode!" I'm sure we'll return to this at some point, so please post your characters to the "Vortex" site on Obsidian Portal, where I'll also post my background notes. Let me know if you have any questions. Live long and prosper, -Gene ("Capt. Tzu Tien Lung")

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>Hey everyone, I loved the Star Trek scenario last night! Would love to revisit these characters and this setting for a more full-time gig!

>Unfortunately -- my wife reminded me we have plans for this evening -- so I will not be around -- at least not until like 10:30 or something like that. When I get back, I will look for you guys on Skype. Enjoy! -Bruce K.

>>Bruce, we'll miss you, Byron, and Josh tonight, but I'm glad you enjoyed last night's "Star Trek: Restoration" one-shot!

>>I know it took a little while to get through character creation, but I enjoyed the scenario. For whenever we continue it, here are stats for your starship, using the rules in FATE 3e "Starblazer Adventures:"

>>Starship Name: The U.S.S. Rotha, NCC 1993-C https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/items/u-s-s-rotha-ncc-1993-c-Current commander: Capt. Andelina Nobatu, Terran human-Crew: 900

>>Ship Aspects: 5-Scale/size, type/class: Huge (5) cruiser, Ambassador-class

refit multirole vessel http://sto.gamepedia.com/Fleet_Support_Cruiser_Retrofit

-Origin: United Federation of Planets, Starfleet Command-Condition: Refitted to 2418 standards-Systems/customization: TBD by role-players-Reputation: Time-tested

>>Skills/components (30 points for general, defensive, and offensive systems):

-2 at Great (+4): Advanced Sensor Suite, FTL Drive (cruise at Warp 2, 1 ly/hr. or 8 pc/day; helm)

-3 Good (+3): Cargo Hold, Beam Weapon (phaser; security/tactical Chief Pierre McDonnough and "Mari Killu" [Sara F.]), Shields

-4 Fair (+2): Maneuver Drive (Impulse, 1 AU/hr.), Repair, Ship Systems, Torpedoes (photon; security/tactical)

-5 Average (+1): Ablative Armor, Electronic Warfare Suite, Flight Bay (3 shuttlecraft), Grappling System (tractor beams)

>>Stunts (and related skills/crew, including bonuses from Ship Systems): 6

-Advanced Med Bay (Ship Systems; holographic Dr. Jones)-Knowledge Base (Ship Systems/computers; science officers

Lt. K'dex and "Lt. Orzzek Kalifa" [Byron V.O.])-Long-term Life Support (Ship Systems; engineers Lt.Cmdr.

Akira Gorou and "Lt. Boran' Gorir" [Josh C.])-Military Sensor Suite (helm En. Brandon Marks and "Lt.

Kyerak" [Bruce K.])-Passenger Quarters (Cargo; Mr. Vallcin at the "Starlight

Lounge")-Track FTL (Advanced Sensor Suite)

>>Refresh: 3 Fate points left

>>Stress (hit points):-Structural: 5-Systems: 5


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>>Command crew of the U.S.S. Rotha , NCC 1993, refitted Ambassador-class cruiser sent into the Neutral Zone http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081207025604/memory-gamma/images/7/79/Ambassador2.png

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-Cmdr. Nasami Wahid-female Trill (symbiont), by-the-book first officer; Lt. Kyerak's superior http://startrekakagi.com/application/assets/images/characters/rylan5.jpg

-Dr. Jones-male artificial intelligence/hologram, chief medical officer of the Rotha http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/246/7/2/matt_smith_tng_uniform_by_ryjuda-d48p4u0.png

-Lt.Cmdr. Akira Gorou-male human colonist, chief engineer; Lt. Gorir's superior http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs17/f/2007/208/0/1/Me_in_Starfleet_Uniform_2_by_Pencilshade.jpg

-Lt. K'dex-male Edosian/Triexian (three-armed, three-legged) science officer; Lt. Kalifa's superior http://www.trekbrasilis.org/tbweblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/arex.jpg

-Lt. Artemis Borellis-female Betazed (empathic) head of communications and counselor; Lt. Jameson's superior http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090913064951/ussswiftfire/images/3/3b/Gloria01.jpg

-Chief Pierre McDonnough-male Martian human head of security; Lt. Killu's superior http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080323012542/memoryalpha/en/images/4/43/Unnamed_Enterprise-E_Security_8,_First_Contact.jpg

-En. Brandon Marks-male Terran human helmsman http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100529024930/memoryalpha/en/images/1/11/Branson.jpg

-Mr. Vallcin-male Bolian bartender at the "Starlight Lounge" http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/192/3/7/Bolian_by_Webcomicfan.jpg

>>Player Characters for Gene D.'s "Star Trek : Restoration " space opera one-shot, using D20/FATE house rules, Friday, 21 March 2014:


-"Lt. Jarric Jameson" [Dexter V.H.]-male genetically modified human colonist (former Maquis) communications and wilderness survival expert http://database.alpha-command.com/images/thumb/d/de/RyanKent-01.jpg/300px-RyanKent-01.jpg

-"Lt. Orzzek Kalifa" [Byron V.O.]-male Andorian (blue-skinned humanoid with white hair and antennae), assertive science officer http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100313183155/startrek/images/thumb/a/a2/Ortees_Sharad.jpg/220px-Ortees_Sharad.jpg

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-"Lt. Mari Killu" [Sara F.]-female Caitian (felinoid) security/tactical officer http://www.theautumncat.com/image/mresswm.jpg

-"Lt. Boran' Gorir" [Josh C.]-male Jem-Hadar (Dominion soldier), aggressive envoy/engineer http://hydra-media.cursecdn.com/sto.gamepedia.com/d/da/Jem%27Hadar_char.jpg

>>Other Non-Player Characters from "Star Trek: Restoration" Session 1-D'naar-male Orion (green-skinned pirate) trader, working with alien

agents on energy-redirection machinery http://hydra-media.cursecdn.com/sto.gamepedia.com/thumb/f/f0/Orion_Male_Engineering_Officer_Candidate.png/260px-Orion_Male_Engineering_Officer_Candidate.png

-Hands of Giblets-male Gorn (reptilian predator), representative for the Klingon Empire http://pearlsofgeekdom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/hands-cgi-gorn.jpg

-En. Thompson-male colonist human security guard, killed by D'naar in firefight in Holodeck 3

-En. Jonas-male Terran human security guard, apparently replaced by an Undine spy with a holocloak http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx208/Xamikaze330/General%20Star%20Trek/Species8472scan-whitedit.jpg

-Unidentified Valdore-class Romulan cruiser http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/schematics/valdore-screen.jpg

>>Of course, I've also statted out the Romulan warbird.... ;) I'll be in Skype shortly. Dexter, Beruk, Sara, and I may just chat and talk about characters, so we'll see. Take it easy, and I'll see some of you at Jason's "Glassworks" game on Monday. -Gene

>>Fellow role-players, my notes for last Friday's "Star Trek: Restoration" one-shot are up: https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-1

>>I've also uploaded the background notes and ship specs to the "Vortex" Obsidian Portal page: https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/wikis/star-trek-restoration-noteshttps://vortex.obsidianportal.com/items/u-s-s-rotha-ncc-1993-c

>>Live long and prosper! -Gene

>Nice! -Steve M.R. ("Adm. Treve Rotha")

>>[26 March 2014:] Fellow role-players as we begin switching gears from Jason's "Glassworks: the Devil's Den" back to the "Vanished Lands," here are some notes regarding advancement.

>>"Vistel's Expedition" will reach Level 8 at our next face-to-face game -- Session 35 on Monday, 31 March 2014, at Rich's place in Waltham, Mass. That's because your Player Characters started at Lvl. 1, plus 7 levels' worth of sessions, plus a bonus level for converting from the Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game to my D20/FATE house rules.

>>The adventurers in the "A New Dawn" telecom group will reach Level 5 as of Session 15 this coming Sunday, March 30. Again, they started at Lvl. 1, have played through 3 levels of sessions, plus a bonus level for updates. We're still using AD&D2 Oriental Adventures.

>>Also, I'm including the current level equivalents for the "Holy Steel" team and our recent "Star Trek: Restoration" one-shot!

>>Attributes (Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis, Cha; plus one point every four levels or 20 sessions):

-"Vistel's Expedition" (Lvl. 8): +2-"A New Dawn" (Lvl. 5): +1-"Holy Steel" (Lvl. 17): +4-"Restoration" (Lvl. 3): +0

-Score -- Penalty/Bonus1-3: -34-5: -2

6-8: -19-11: 012-14: +115-17: +218-20: +321-23: +4

>>Aspects (as per FATE; started with 5 -- Origin/Race, Occupation/Class, Trouble/Foibles, Guest Star, Motivation/Alignment; plus one every four levels or 20 sessions):


-Note: If you've already spent more additional points on Attributes vs. Aspect slots or vice versa, that's OK -- the total number is what matters.

>>Hit Points (based on Occupation -- Ftr d10, Clr d8, Rog d6, Wiz d4; start at max, plus a roll per level or every 5 sessions)

>>Base Attack Bonus (on 1d20; plus Brawl/Martial Arts, Melee, and Shooting skills; +1 every 2 levels or 10 sessions):


>>Skills (on 1d20; started with 10 points, plus 1 point per session or 5 pts./lvl.; ranks can't exceed level):

-"Vistel's Expedition" (Lvl. 8): 10 at Lvl. 1 + 35 sessions + 5 bonus lvl. = 50 ranks total

-"A New Dawn" (Lvl. 5): 10 + 20 = 30 total-"Holy Steel" (Lvl. 17): 10 + 80 = 90 total-"Restoration" (Lvl. 3): 10 + 10 = 20

-Notes: Martial Arts ranks equals number of available maneuvers. Mysteries ranks plus Spellcasting stunt slots squared equals castable levels of spells per day.

>>Refresh/stunts (race/class abilities, skill specializations/feats, signature items, etc.; started with 6 Fate points, plus one every 10 sessions or 2 levels):

-"Vistel's Expedition" (Lvl. 8): 6 + 4 = 10 total-"A New Dawn" (Lvl. 5): 6 + 2 = 8 total-"Holy Steel" (Lvl. 17): 6 + 8 = 14 total-"Restoration" (Lvl. 3): 6 + 1 = 7 total

-Notes: One Spellcasting slot for every two levels of castable D20 spells; see also Mysteries skill. Save DC = 10 + spell level + 1/2 P.C. level.

>>I know this seems like a lot to do, but it should still be simpler than past systems, especially as you reach midlevel and higher. Let me know if you have any questions as you update your records on Obsidian Portal.

>>If any of you decide to write up your "Star Trek: Restoration" crew, please put them on the "Vortex" Obsidian Portal site. Let me know if you have any other questions, -Gene

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>>As I've said before, while conflict is central to "Star Wars," I'd like "Star Trek" to differentiate itself from most current SF by returning to an optimistic future involving exploration and diplomacy at least as much as battles (not that I'd mind seeing some well-done Klingons or Romulans in the rebooted universe).

>>A few of us have agreed that the "Trek" franchise would also be better served by the more serial and longer-term storytelling format of TV than by movies filled (partly by necessity) with set-piece action scenes and apocalyptic threats.... I'd like to see a professional, well-adjusted crew and surrogate family develop over time, albeit with

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occasional personality conflicts and challenges. Live long and prosper! -Gene

>>I've been enjoying these recent fan films (see also "Phase 2") more than the J.J. Abrams reboot.... http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?352667-Star-Trek-Continues-Episode-2-Lolani-%28-that-Orion-Slave-Girl%29&p=6259309#post6259309

>Erin Grey! Lou Ferrigno! Not to mention a socially-relevant theme. While not polished actors, these guys grok Star Trek. -Jason E.R.

>I liked the Orion Slave Girl episode. I took a look at Farragut and phase II. "Continues" seems to have better production values and story line. Though the Phase II planet killer episode was fun too -- if a bit strained. -Erik

>>LOL and LLAP.... http://io9.com/what-your-favorite-star-trek-says-about-you-1540634145

>Ha Ha Ha. Mine is DS9... And it's sadly somewhat accurate. (At least the first sentence is!) -Rich C.G.

>>Not surprisingly, the Next Gen, Next Gen movies, and animated series descriptions fit me best...

>>While I've found the Abrams flicks entertaining, I agree with many of these points (part of why I'm in the early stages of planning a Trek RPG one-shot).... LLAP http://whatculture.com/film/10-ways-star-trek-just-isnt-star-trek-anymore.php

>I'm not a huge fan of what Abrams has done, and I do agree with some of this list, but some of the items... well... I do think the author is overstating his case a bit, and ignoring or glossing over instances of TOS (TV series and movies both) committing some of the same sins. -Jim

>Gene, these are all valid points. Of course, I still go to see the films. Maybe I should stop watching anything from the reboot.

>At least Galactica stayed somewhat true to its origins, while going darker. -Stephen M.R.

>>[20 April 2014:] I'll probably get the updated "Ships of the Line," and "Flesh and Stone" looks good....

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>I've been a regular subscriber to "Star Trek Ongoing" (IDW), and so, I'm already looking forward to http://www.startrek.com/article/first-look-the-q-gambit. -Dave

>I'm enjoying this comic (http://observationdeck.io9.com/the-j-j-verse-needs-to-die-1566263600), but if you read that article, you'll see that some aren't :-)

>I thought the Enterprise has the capacity to become self-aware? http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Emergence_(episode) -Dave

>On the other hand, artificial intelligence and symbiotic relationships with starships weren't supposed to be common until late in the "Next Generation" time frame. Unlike other SF, "Trek" was very advanced in certain technologies, such as faster-than-light propulsion, and less so in others, such as cybernetics and robotics, partly rationalized as a reaction to the Eugenics Wars.

>>Having a cyborg/ship character during the time of Chris Pine's Kirk can not only be considered anachronistic within most Trek continuity, but it also copies and preempts beloved characters like Data or "Voyager's" Doctor.

>>By making "Trek" more like "Andromeda," "Farscape," and other recent SFTV, some fans may feel that the franchise is losing its

distinctive style and becoming a follower rather than a leader. Since the comics aren't necessarily canon (even in the new universe), I wouldn't get too bent out of shape about it. Live long and prosper, -Gene

>Transwarp beaming and Eugenics blood certainly do run the risk of mucking with continuity: http://youtu.be/4N15J4ibej8?t=1m4s

>On the bright side, I'm looking forward to the upcoming comic book in which Abrams' crew meets... Q! -Ken G.

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>>Shouldn't they just use Trelane or other god-like entities encountered by the original Enterprise crew? Dave, who has been collecting the recent Trek comics, can tell us if this has already happened in the proximity of the J.J. Abrams continuity.

>>As with recent crossovers with "Doctor Who," as much as I appreciate recognizable characters as a fan, I'd also like to see the rebooted Trek universe eventually skew closer to its predecessor (partly because I nominate Tom Hiddleston as the next Data).... -Gene

>The issue, to me, is that Abrams has very deliberately made Trek a LOT less "Trek-like" (remember the articles that discussed this last year when "Into Darkness" came out, about how they removed as much of the Trekiness as possible to improve the film's chances in the international box office?)

>Abrams isn't a Trek fan in the first place; he's said as much (he's much more of a Star Wars fan, which -- hopefully -- means his sensibilities will work better with that universe). And he's a big action guy, which isn't really what Trek is about. -Jim

>>I agree, Jim. This is why I recently ran a "Trek" one-shot RPG via Skype in my own version of continuity. As with "Star Wars" (let's hope the Force is with Abrams and company) the tone of each universe is more important than the pyrotechnics.... -Gene

>Comics: No god-like entities so far -- on the whole, they either revisit a classic episode or give interstitial scenes between (or in backstory) for the movies -- I've really enjoyed the new comics series, -Dave

>Are either of you going to the con this year? https://www.creationent.com/cal/stma.htm

>I'm pleasantly surprised how different the lineup is this year from last. They have DS9, VOY, ENT, and reboot movie actors, almost none of which were there last year, when TNG + TOS took the spotlight. -Ken G.

>Apparently Groupon has tickets for this, so it works out to about $12/person? -Rich C.G.

>>Ken, that is indeed a pretty strong lineup. If that Groupon offer is still valid, I'm definitely thinking of going to this one! Live long and prosper, -Gene

>>Rich and fellow role-players, thanks for the heads-up on PDF deals for Tabletop RPG Day. While Free RPG Day is a ways out, I would be interested in meeting people at the Compleat Strategist in Boston on Saturday, 21 June 2014. It's also not difficult to get from the Strat to Pandemonium Books & Games in Cambridge. http://www.freerpgday.com/

>>Note that the second annual Creation "Star Trek" Convention in Boston, the Phantom Gourmet BBQ Beach Party, and the Mutton & Mead Festival in Montague, Mass., are also that weekend. So much to do, so little time (and money)! We should definitely begin marking our calendars....

>>In the meantime, I look forward to seeing some of you for this coming Sunday's "Vanished Lands: A New Dawn" telecom fantasy game or at Brian W.'s on Monday for Jason's "Glassworks: the Devil's Den." Have a good weekend, -Gene

>>Rich and friends, I am aware of the Groupon for admission to this year's Creation "Star Trek" convention in Boston, but I'm waiting to see

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more of the lineup before deciding whether to go. I went last year, and I had a good time: http://www.genesworlds.com/2013/06/20/creation-star-trek-boston-2013-convention-report/

>>As I noted, there are a lot of competing events that weekend, so we'll have to keep an eye on things and try to coordinate as the date gets closer. We've got a fun and busy summer coming up! -Gene

>Gene, alas, the Groupon is "no longer available": http://www.groupon.com/deals/creation-entertainment-1

>The $150 silver package includes autographs from Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Terry Farrell, and Tim Russ... none of whom I already have. $210 for the same actors plus Avery Brooks.

>However, this page is blank for me: https://www.creationent.com/tickets.htm -Ken

>>That's too bad. There may have been a limited number of Groupon admissions.

>>We'll just have to keep an eye out for regular tickets to become available. -Gene

>Gene, I still can't get the Star Trek con's tickets page to load, but I found this alternative: http://www.creationent.com/iwwida.pvx?;products_no_tree?cat=CONVENTION?comp=CET

>Note that the gold admission requires attendance on both days to get everyone's autograph: if you go Saturday only, you'll miss Sisko. :( Are you going? -Ken


>>Thanks, Dave. Ken, it now looks like regular ticket options are available. Looking forward to it! -Gene

>And it looks like they're selling out quickly! I'm likely going for Silver -- it's the same as Gold, but without Avery Brooks, who's Sunday only.

>>Thanks for the heads-up, Ken. The weekend pass is decent at $40, but I'll have to think about autographs or photo ops. Of those attending, I'm most interested in Scott Bakula.... -Gene

>I bought a silver ticket for the Star Trek con and will be there Saturday, but not Sunday. Hope to see you there! -Ken

>>Ken and friends, I've purchased a general admission ticket via Groupon to the Star Trek con at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston for Sunday, 22 June 2014. That's when Brooks, Bakula, and Urban will be there.

>>Last year's show was fun, and I hope to see some of you, so get tickets now! Live long and prosper, -Gene

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>>Fellow role-players, here are my notes for our second "Star Trek" session, which I hosted in Waltham, Mass., during Byron V.O.'s visit on Saturday, 28 June 2014:>>Player Characters for Gene D.'s "Star Trek: Restoration"

space opera scenario, using D20 Prime Directive, FATE 3e Starblazer Adventures, Mindjammer 2e, Bulldogs, and house rules, summer 2014:


-"Lt. Orzzek Kalifa" [Byron V.O.]-male Andorian (blue-skinned humanoid with white hair and antennae), assertive science officer

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-"Froot" [Rich C.G.]-male Ferengi (short, large-eared extraterrestrial) merchant and negotiator, DaiMon and owner of the trade vessel Love's Latinum Lost http://affordablehousinginstitute.org/blogs/us/wp-content/uploads/ferengi_reflective-300x236.jpg

-"Kimbal Tegan" [Beruk A.]-male Trill (long-lived symbiont), operations specialist aboard the Love's Latinum Lost http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120329223510/memoryalpha/en/images/thumb/b/b8/Norvo_Tigan.jpg/292px-Norvo_Tigan.jpg

-"Lt. Jarric Jameson" [Dexter V.H./absent]-male genetically modified human colonist (former Maquis) communications and wilderness survival expert http://database.alpha-command.com/images/thumb/d/de/RyanKent-01.jpg/300px-RyanKent-01.jpg

-"Lt. Mari Killu" [Sara F./absent]-female Caitian (felinoid) security/tactical officer http://www.theautumncat.com/image/mresswm.jpg

-"Lt. Boran' Gorir" [Josh C./absent]-male Jem-Hadar (bio-engineered Dominion soldier), aggressive envoy/engineer http://hydra-media.cursecdn.com/sto.gamepedia.com/d/da/Jem%27Hadar_char.jpg

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Previously, in "Star Trek: Restoration," the U.S.S. Rotha was assigned to bring representatives of the Klingon Empire home through the Neutral Zone. However, several crew members were murdered, and junior officers were forced to subdue a Gorn and an Orion. In addition, the officers uncovered an Undine disguised with a holo-emitter.

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episode-1-old-and-new-foes/>>"Stardate 95248.01 (2 April 2418):" Two Valdore-class Romulan warbirds decloak, and Capt. Andelina Nobatu brings the U.S.S. Rotha to yellow alert. Lt. Kyerak and Lt. Orzzek Kalifa race to the bridge. The Vulcan takes the helm from En. Brandon Marks, and the Andorian sits at an auxiliary science station to process scan results for Edosian Lt. K'dex.

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2012/08/arex.jpgThe rest of the Rotha's 900 Starfleet personnel ready for battle. Lt. Jarric Jameson and Lt. Mari Killu prepare to repel potential boarders, and Lt. Boran' Gorir diverts energy to shields. Tensions are high as Subcommander Vurik of the Varguille demands that Capt. Nobatu hand over the Klingon emissaries, the Orion D'naar and the Gorn "Hands of Giblets."

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Kalifa notes that Romulan cloaking technology has continued to advance in reaction to Federation sensors, but he believes he can compensate when acquiring targets for photon torpedoes.

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Despite the Ferengi's insulting tone, Capt. Nobatu and Subcommander Vurik agree to send representatives. On the way to a transporter room, Lt. Kyerak stops by the "Starlight Lounge" to pick up some Andorian ale from Bolian bartender Mr. Vallcin. Lt. Kalifa asks holographic chief medical officer "Dr. Jones" for autopsy results on the Undine.

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DaiMon Froot offers beetle snuff to Kyerak upon his arrival and introduces his colleague, Kimbal Tegan, a laid-back Trill. Kalifa is skeptical of the newcomers' claim that they just happened to be passing through the Neutral Zone.

http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Neutral_zoneSubcommander Miral Gaius and Lt. Koval Solius beam over from the Romulan warbirds. They claim that the U.F.P. has been working with Klingon spies to further undermine the Rihannsu Empire.

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http://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/Ferengi_Rules_of_AcquisitionMr. Kyerak manages to shrug off Lt. Solius' insults about his half-Vulcan heritage and explains that the Rotha was indeed bringing passengers to Q'onos, but an incident with a would-be assassin led to the Orion and Gorn being wounded and placed in protective custody.

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Subcommander Gaius offers to escort the Federation starship through the Neutral Zone. Confident Lt. Kalifa begins devising a plan to distract and outmaneuver the grim Romulans. Tegan notes that traveling together presents opportunities for all.

http://starbaseugc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/romulans.jpgCapt. Nobatu and Subcommander Vurik cautiously concur, and the four ships head toward Klingon space. Froot gives Kyerak and Kalifa a Tribble, and Tegan celebrates and irritates by hacking into subspace channels and broadcasting old Earth music.

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Back on the Rotha, Lt. Kalifa gives the Tribble to Lt. K'dex to put into stasis. Lt. Kyerak asks Cmdr. Wahid and chief of security Pierre McDonnough for permission to interrogate the prisoners, but they warn him to avoid unnecessary force.


Kyerak brings Lt. Artemis Borellis, a Betazed counselor, to the brig. He and Orzzek question green-skinned D'naar and reptilian Hands of Giblets separately. The Orion pirate claims ignorance and is not intimidated by the Starfleet officers.


The Gorn, however, admits that the Klingons and Romulans have been working together on a stealth weapon, possibly the Undine itself. Lt. Borellis observes that it's possible the delegation included the Undine as a spy without the full awareness of even the Klingons.

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The officers report to the captain, who agrees that driving a wedge between the two Federation foes is better than allowing them to collaborate with the Undine. Lt. Kalifa asks Froot if it would be possible for the Love's Latinum Lost to broadcast an Undine bio signal to the Klingons and say that the Romulans have somehow lost control of their mission.

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There is an awkward moment when Cmdr. Wahid recognizes fellow Trill Tegan from a past life. After some discussion, the Ferengi trader and Starfleet crew devise another plan. As they and the Romulans approach Camp Khitomer, Vor'cha-class battle cruisers decloak.


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Capt. Nobatu tells Cmdr. Korral that a routine scan detected the Undine, who was then killed. She tells the Klingon commander that D'naar and Hands of Giblets had sent a message to unknown recipients before they were incarcerated.

DaiMon Froot jumps in to say that the Love's Latinum Lost intercepted a message between the Romulans and the Cardassian Union. Already incensed over the failure of the diplomatic mission, Korral berates Subcommander Vurik for the perceived betrayal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4jCo0-jy0MThe Klingon cruisers begin firing on the Romulan ships, and the Rotha takes advantage of the skirmish to make evasive maneuvers and head back toward Federation space. It takes only light damage. Engineer Lt.Cmdr. Akira Gorou extends the refitted Ambassador-class Rotha's warp bubble to bring the Love's Latinum Lost along.


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Cmdr. Wahid meets privately with Lt. Kyerak. She offers him a covert mission to a lost Federation colony. The planet has devolved technologically, and according to the Prime Directive,

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However, Nasami says, other interstellar states have no such reluctance about exploiting more primitive worlds. She asks Kyerak to take a small squad undercover to find and "eliminate" any outside interference. The executive officer gives him a day to consider.

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In the Rotha's Starlight Lounge, Kyerak asks Kalifa, Froot, and Kimbal to join him. Kalifa agrees with the necessity of the mission but is uncomfortable with the idea of terminating any opposition and not talking with the captain.

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Froot readily agrees to help bring the team to the nonaligned system as an itinerant merchant. Kimbal, who recalls a past life as a Starfleet officer, is surprised at the covert and potentially lethal nature of the mission. He agrees to come along to keep an eye on rogue Federation factions.

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Kyerak tells Cmdr. Wahid that he accepts and that he hopes for a promotion. The U.F.P. agents and neutral traders begin preparing aliases and gear....

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/3267/startrekstarchart.jpgI hope that those of you who role-played in this scenario enjoyed it as much as I did hosting and running it! Thanks again to all who participated in this and the "Vanished Lands: Vistel's Expedition" session, as well as dinner at Fiorella's for Byron's visit.

https://vanished-lands.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/vistels-circus-session-43

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/DnD3VanishedLands/conversations/messages/12131

http://www.genesworlds.com/2014/07/01/vanished-lands-vistels-expedition-session-39-43-guitar-heroes/

http://www.fiorellasnewton.com/This year's Creation Star Trek convention in Boston was indeed inspirational. I look forward to continuing the voyages of the crew of the U.S.S. Rotha sometime, and live long and prosper.... -Gene


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>>Now that's what I'm talkin' about! Check out the 20-minute "Prelude to Axanar." Let's hope that "nuTrek 3" is more like this....

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/194429923/star-trek-axanar>>I'm putting my money where my mouth is, and I'll be happy to host a viewing of this once it's completed.... Live long and prosper, -Gene

>>As I've noted before, I've talked to these guys at conventions. It's too soon to say how good "Star Trek: Timelines" will be. http://www.disruptorbeam.com/blog/entry/star-trek-timelines-what-is-it-really-about

>>I like the idea of an exploration-based social game, which would be a good complement to the more combat-focused Star Trek Online. Live long and prosper..... -Gene (planning another "Star Trek: Restoration" RPG episode....)

>>Drew and fellow role-players, here's what you need to know for my "Star Trek: Restoration" game, in case we pick that for Byron's visit at Rich's place in Waltham, Mass., next Wednesday, 8 October 2014.

>>I've invited you and others who didn't play in "Vortex" to the Obsidian Portal wiki I'm using for my space opera campaigns: https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/

>>Here's the link to the D20/FATE character template -- note that it's a slightly older version of the house rules than what we're currently using for the "Vanished Lands," including skills such as Brawl/Martial Arts, Melee, and Shooting:

D20-FATE "Vortex" P.C. template | Vortex | Obsidian Portal>>And here's the campaign overview, including some character creation notes. It has been about 40 (Earth) years since the events of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Nemesis:

https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/wikis/star-trek-restoration-notes>>And here's the specs and crew of the U.S.S. Rotha, as well as some non-Federation advisers:

https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/items/u-s-s-rotha-ncc-1993-c>>Last, but not least, here are the mission logs from our first two "episodes:"



>>BTW, although your next mission will be undercover, here are the current Starfleet uniforms:

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>>And to continue our conversation, here's my ranking of the Star Trek franchise:Television series:

Star Trek (1966-1969) 9 Star Trek: the Animated Series (1973-1974) 8 Star Trek: the Next Generation (1987-1994) 9 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999) 8 Star Trek: Voyager (1995-2001) 6 Star Trek: Enterprise (2001-2005) 7

Movies: Star Trek [1]: the Motion Picture (1979) 8 Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan (1982) 10 Star Trek III: the Search for Spock (1984) 7 Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home (1986) 8 Star Trek V: the Final Frontier (1989) 5 Star Trek VI: the Undiscovered Country (1991) 8 Star Trek [7]: Generations (1994) 7 Star Trek [8]: First Contact (1996) 9 Star Trek [9]: Insurrection (1998) 6 Star Trek [10]: Nemesis (2002) 6 Star Trek [11] (2009 reboot) 8 Star Trek [12]: Into Darkness (2013) 5

Role-Playing Games: Star Trek (FASA rules; 1980s) 7 Prime Directive (wargame/RPG; 1980s) 7 Star Trek (Last Unicorn version; 1999) 10 Star Trek (Decipher version; 2002) 9 GURPS Prime Directive (Amarillo Design Bureau; 2002) 8 D20 Prime Directive (Amarillo Design Bureau; 2005) 8

>>What are your favorites? Live long and prosper.... -Gene

>I think I'll make a Ferengi. What role/skills do we need? -Drew

>>Drew, I'm sure that Rich, as "DaiMon Froot," will be happy to have another Ferengi on the away team's covert mission! Here again is the current party roster:

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"Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Kyerak" [Bruce K.]-half-Vulcan with a temper, in the U.S.S. Rotha's command division

"Lt. Orzzek Kalifa" [Byron V.O.]-male Andorian (blue-skinned humanoid with white hair and antennae), assertive science officer

"Froot" [Rich C.G.]-male Ferengi (short, large-eared extraterrestrial) merchant and negotiator, DaiMon and owner of the trade vessel Love's Latinum Lost

"Lt. Mari Killu" [Sara F.]-female Caitian (felinoid) security/tactical officer

"Lt. Boran' Gorir" [Josh C.]-male Jem'Hadar (bio-engineered Dominion soldier), aggressive envoy/engineer

"Kimbal Tegan" [Beruk A./absent?]-male Trill (long-lived symbiont), operations specialist aboard the Love's Latinum Lost

"Lt. Jarric Jameson" [Dexter V.H./absent]-male genetically modified human colonist (former Maquis) communications and wilderness survival expert

>>We don't have a medic, and with Beruk and Dexter absent, we could also use a pilot, communications specialist/counselor/diplomat, or scout/Rogue.

>>I hope we'll be able to decide in the next two nights for sure whether we'll be playing "Star Trek: Restoration" or "Vanished Lands: Vistel's Expedition." I look forward to seeing everyone! -Gene

>More Ferengi are always welcome, as long as you toe the line and recognize who the boss is! ;) -Rich C.G.

>>For the crew of the U.S.S. Rotha: http://youtu.be/H3uTc9W6bLg

>Hey Gene, that Ambassador-class starship video was awesome! Totally got me psyched to play Star Trek again! Talk to you tonight. -Bruce

>>Bruce, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've been giving some thought to "Episode 3" of "Star Trek: Restoration," as well as some "Vortex," superhero, and D&D5e scenarios. We'll definitely get back to the crew of the U.S.S. Rotha for its infiltration mission on a lost Federation colony....

>>In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you and the gang at upcoming "Vanished Lands" and "Tunnel Vision" sessions! -Gene

>>P.S.: Janice and I saw William Shatner, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, and Walter Koenig at last weekend's Rhode Island Comic Con, and we also watched an excellent fan-made episode:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek_Continueshttp://trekmovie.com/2014/06/18/star-trek-continues-episode-3-

fairest-of-them-all/

>INCONCEIVABLE! -Rich C.G.

>Off-topic, when we play Star Trek, that should totally be your character's catchphrase. -Beruk A.

>Ha Ha Ha! There would be precedent... Wallace Shawn played both Grand Nagus Zek AND Vizzini the Sicilian from the Princess Bride... -Rich

>Really? I had absolutely no idea. What is this Princess Bride you speak of? I would not know of this movie being a fanboy who plays Dungeons and Dragons. :) -Beruk A.

>>[9 February 2015:] Fellow role-players, below is the character template for our "Star Trek: Restoration" scenario. I have stats for most of the party, so let me know if you need them. Also, let me know if you'd like your P.C.s uploaded to the Obsidian Portal wiki for "Vortex." -Gene

Player Character: Role-Player: Campaign: Gene D.'s "Star Trek: Restoration" space opera

Rules systems: D20 Prime Directive, FATE 3e Starblazer Adventures, and house rules

Adventuring party: Crew of the U.S.S. Rotha, NCC 1993-CDate revised: 9 February 2015/"Stardate 95428.02 or 9 April 2418"

Aspects:-Origin/species: -Occupation/class:

--Level/rank: 3 (lieutenant, junior grade)-Trouble/foibles: -Guest star: Superior officer -- -Motivation/alignment:

Attributes (and bonuses; see also racial adjustments):-Strength: -Dexterity: -Constitution: -Intelligence: -Wisdom: -Charisma:

(Bonuses: 1-3: -3, 4-5: -2, 6-8: -1, 9-11: 0, 12-14: +1, 15-17: +2, 18-20: +3, 21-23: +4)

Combat stats:-Base Attack Bonus: +2 (stacks with Brawl, Melee, Shooting)-Armor Class: ? (uniform 12 + Dex bonus)-Hit Points: ? (by division -- Command d12, Communications d6,

Engineering d8, Medical d8, Sciences d6, Security/tactical d10)

Skills (20 ranks total; see also class/division requirements):Combat:

-Brawl (+ Str; unarmed): -Melee (+ Str; hand-to-hand): -Shooting (+ Dex; ranged):

Saves:-Acrobatics (+ Dex/Reflex): -Endurance (+ Con/Fortitude): -Resolve (+ Wis/Will):

Other proficiencies:-Animal Handling (+ Wis):-Area Knowledge (+ Int):-Athletics (+ Str):-Craft (+ Dex/+ Int):-Deception (+ Cha):-Diplomacy (+1 Cha): -Devices (+ Dex):-Engineering (+ Int):-Gaming (+ Int):-Intimidation (+ Str):-Leadership (+ Cha):-Linguistics (+ Int): Federation standard (neo-English) +-Medicine (+ Wis):-Mysteries (+ Int/Psi):-Perception (+ Wis):-Perform (+ Cha):-Profession (+ Int; starship officer): -Science/tech (+ Int; by specialty): -Sleight of hand (+ Dex):-Stealth (+ Dex): -Streetwise (+ Cha):-Survival (+ Wis): -Vehicles (+ Dex):-Warfare (+ Int/tactics):

Refresh: 7 Fate points total, minus any stunts

Equipment:-phaser, Type 2 (stun DC 20 Fort or 4d6 damage)-Tricorder (+3 to Perception/Science)

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-uniform

Description:-Gender: -Date of birth/age:

--Date created: 21 March 2014/"Stardate 95248.04 or 2 April 2418"

-Eyes: -Hair: -Complexion: -Height: ft., in.-Weight: lb. -Nationality: United Federation of Planets-Homeworld:-Philosophy/religion:-Appearance, mannerisms:-Contacts: See crew of the Rotha -Bio/backstory:

-Previous tours/sessions:"Star Trek: Restoration" Episode 1 | Vortex | Obsidian Portal"Star Trek: Restoration" Episode 2 | Vortex | Obsidian Portal

-Advancement:Every session: +1 skill pointEvery five sessions (D20 level): +1 hit dieEvery 10 sessions: +1 to Base Attack Bonus and +1 Refresh; also

+1 Aspect or Attribute

-Image link:

>Excited to get to play this again! On way to Chicago airport now from hotel! Hopefully back in MA today! When will we be playing Star Trek? -Bruce K.

>>Bruce, I hope your belated trip home goes smoothly! I look forward to seeing your temperamental Half-Vulcan "Lt. Kyerak" again!

>>I'm planning on running Episode 3 of "Star Trek: Restoration" next Monday, 16 February 2015. If the weather is good, we could meet at Drew's place, with Rich as backup, and if not, we can play over Skype.

>>In addition to the weather, I need some time to prepare for the "Vanished Lands: Vistel's Expedition" party, which found itself in the Astral Plane after confronting the mysterious Vappu Lahja.... We'll also get back to the "Vanished Lands: A New Dawn" telecom team after Dexter's D&D5e "Land of Lost Souls" miniseries.

>>Live long and prosper, -Gene

>>Player Characters for Gene D.'s "Star Trek: Restoration" space opera scenario, using D20 Prime Directive, FATE 3e Starblazer Adventures, Mindjammer 2e, Bulldogs, and house rules:

-"Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Kyerak" [Bruce K.]-half-Vulcan with a temper, in the U.S.S. Rotha's command division

-"Lt. Jarric Jameson" [Dexter V.H.]-male genetically modified human colonist (former Maquis) communications and wilderness survival expert


-"Lt. Mari Killu" [Sara F.]-female Caitian (felinoid) security/tactical officer

-"Lt. Boran' Gorir" [Josh C.]-male Jem'Hadar (bio-engineered Dominion soldier), aggressive envoy/engineer

-"Froot" [Rich C.G.]-male Ferengi (short, large-eared extraterrestrial) merchant and negotiator, DaiMon and owner of the trade vessel Love's Latinum Lost

-"Kimbal Tegan" [Beruk A.]-male Trill (long-lived symbiont), operations specialist aboard the Love's Latinum Lost

-"Tau" [Drew S.]-male Ferengi, medic aboard the Love's Latinum Lost

>Hi Gene, I just had a few questions. What is the cap for skills? Your level? So 3?

>Equipment: How should I handle equipment? In particular medical equipment, but other more mundane things too, like weapons, latinum, etc.

>Should I treat my character as a cleric with spells re-skinned as technology? (i.e. Spell slots are hypospray canisters) Or should my medical gear count as tools, simply providing me a bonus to a normal medicine check?

>Stunts: I'm unsure about what to take for stunts. Should medical equipment be stunts? So far the only stunt I that comes to mind is the Ferengi resistance to disease, also useful for a doctor. Thanks, -Drew

>>Good questions, Drew! Yes, you can spend up to 3 points on any given skill; remember class/division requirements and that ability bonuses, BAB, and certain stunts stack.

>>Here are some example stunts that might be helpful (I'm cc:'ing Byron, who played "Dr. Srinu Pahul" back in "Vortex"):

-Citizen of the galaxy/Cosmopolitan: +3 on Streetwise/Gather Information

-Insider: +3 to Diplomacy when dealing with any bureaucracy-Miracle worker: Can do any complex task (surgery, repairing a

device) in half the normal time-Old spacer: +2 on Science/computers and Vehicles-Panimmunity: +3 on any Endurance/Fortitude checks against disease-Skeptic: +3 to Perception/Sense Motive vs. opponent's Deception roll

(possibly also Gaming/gambling)-Surgeon: +3 to Medicine, or +2 plus Int or Dex bonus (instead of

Wis, whichever is better) when performing surgery (see kit below)

-Triage: Can assess beings within 20 feet in need of medical care as a move action, determining if they are wounded, staggered, or stunned; DC is 10 + number of beings

-Universal Gadget: With the pharmaceutical kit (see below) and a Fate point, can create one miracle drug per episode/session

-Xenobiologist: Reduce penalty for treating unfamiliar species from -4 to -2

>>Here's what I found in my D20 Prime Directive and other Star Trek RPG books for medical equipment. Remember that you won't have access to a full sickbay in the field.

-Medical kit: With this, can restore 1d4 Hit Points per round, once per character per day, DC 15; can also treat disease, poison, stun conditions

-Medical Tricorder: +3 to all diagnoses, about the size of an early 21st century smartphone

-Pharmaceutical kit: Allows use of Craft (drugs) in the field, thanks to miniaturized biochemical synthesizers; a simple one would grant 1d6 temporary HP for the duration of an encounter

-Surgery kit: In 1d4 hours, can use to restore 1d6 HP per surgeon's level, DC 20 and depends on condition or injury

>>All of these kits can fit in a large backpack. I hope this helps! -Gene

>Yes, that is very helpful. Thank you very much!>Should I pay stunt slots for the medical equipment, since they

basically function as abilities? Or just say that I have it? DO you have any kind of system for how much stuff we are allowed to have? -Drew

>Hey Gene, I might have some tweaking to do, but here's more or less my character. Let me know what you think. Thanks, -Drew

Player Character: "Tau"Role-Player: Drew SCampaign: Gene D.'s "Star Trek: Restoration" space operaRules systems: D20 Prime Directive, FATE 3e Starblazer Adventures,

and house rulesAdventuring party: Crew of the U.S.S. Rotha, NCC 1993-CDate revised: 11 February 2015/"Stardate 95428.02 or 9 April 2418"

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Aspects:-Origin/species: Rule of Acquisition 18: A Ferengi without profit is

no Ferengi at all.-Occupation/class: Doctor

--Level/rank: 3 (lieutenant, junior grade)-Trouble/foibles: Rule 65: Win or lose, there's always beetle snuff.-Guest star: Superior officer -- Ferengi Health Commission-Motivation/alignment: Rule 17: A contract is a contract is a

contract... but only between Ferengi.Attributes (and bonuses; see also racial adjustments):

-Strength: 12 (+1)-Dexterity: 12 (+1)-Constitution: 10 (+0)-Intelligence: 14 (+2)-Wisdom: 18 (+3)-Charisma: 16 (+2)

(Bonuses: 1-3: -3, 4-5: -2, 6-8: -1, 9-11: 0, 12-14: +1, 15-17: +2, 18-20: +3, 21-23: +4)

Combat stats:-Base Attack Bonus: +2 (stacks with Brawl, Melee, Shooting)-Armor Class: 13 (uniform 12 + Dex bonus)-Hit Points: 15 (by division -- Command d12, Communications d6,

Engineering d8, Medical d8, Sciences d6, Security/tactical d10)Skills (20 ranks total; see also class/division requirements):

Combat:-Brawl (0+2+1 Str; unarmed): 3-Melee (0+2+1 Str; hand-to-hand): 3-Shooting (0+2+1 Dex; ranged): 3

Saves:-Acrobatics (1+1 Dex/Reflex): 2-Endurance (1+0 Con/Fortitude): 1 (4 disease)-Resolve (1+3 Wis/Will): 4

Other proficiencies:-Animal Handling (0+3 Wis): 3-Area Knowledge (1+1 Int): 2-Athletics (1+1 Str): 2-Craft (1+1 Dex/+ Int): 2-Deception (1+2 Cha): 3-Diplomacy (1+2 Cha): 3-Devices (0+1 Dex): 1-Engineering (0+1 Int): 1-Gaming (0+1 Int): 1-Intimidation (0+1 Str): 1-Leadership (0+2 Cha): 2-Linguistics (0+1 Int): Federation standard (neo-English) , Ferengi,

B'Zal (Ferengi Signal Code) -Medicine (3+3 Wis): 6-Mysteries (0+1 Int/Psi): 1-Perception (1+3 Wis): 4-Perform (0+2 Cha): 2-Profession (1+1 Int; doctor): 2-Science/tech (3+1 Int; xenobiology): 4-Sleight of hand (0+1 Dex): 1-Stealth (1+1 Dex): 2-Streetwise (1+2 Cha): 3-Survival (2+3 Wis): 5-Vehicles (0+1 Dex): 1-Warfare (0+1 Int/tactics): 1

Refresh: 2 Fate points total, minus any stunts (7-5)Stunts:

-Rule ?:Time, like latinum, is a highly limited commodity. (Miracle Worker): Can do any complex task (surgery, repairing a device) in half the normal time

-Rule 23: Nothing is more important than your health... except your money. (Panimmunity): +3 on any Endurance/Fortitude checks against disease

-Rule 57: Good customers are as rare as latinum. Treasure them. (Surgeon): +3 to Medicine, or +2 plus Int or Dex bonus (instead of Wis, whichever is better) when performing surgery (see kit below)

-Rule ?: Good things come in small packages (Universal Gadget): With the pharmaceutical kit (see below) and a Fate point, can create one miracle drug per episode/session

-Rule 194: It's always good to know about new customers before they walk in your door. (Xenobiologist): Reduce penalty for treating unfamiliar species from -4 to -2

Equipment:-Ferengi energy whip: (stun DC 20 Fort or 1d8 damage, plus entangle

vs. Dex/Ref, range 10 ft.)-Medical kit: With this, can restore 1d4 Hit Points per round, once per

character per day, DC 15; can also treat disease, poison, stun conditions

-Medical Tricorder: +3 to all diagnoses, about the size of an early 21st century smartphone

-Pharmaceutical kit: Allows use of Craft (drugs) in the field, thanks to miniaturized biochemical synthesizers; a simple one would grant 1d6 temporary HP for the duration of an encounter

-Surgery kit: In 1d4 hours, can use to restore 1d6 HP per surgeon's level, DC 20 and depends on condition or injury

-Tricorder, standard (+3 to Perception/Science)-uniform

Description:-Gender: Male-Date of birth/age:

--Date created: 11 February 2014/"Stardate 95248.04 or 9 April 2418"

-Eyes:-Hair: None-Complexion:-Height: ft., in.-Weight: lb.-Nationality: Ferengi Alliance-Homeworld: Ferenginar-Philosophy/religion: The Rules of Acquisition-Appearance, mannerisms: Stereotypical Ferengi-Contacts: See crew of the Rotha -Bio/backstory:-Previous tours/sessions:

"Star Trek: Restoration" Episode 1 | Vortex | Obsidian Portal"Star Trek: Restoration" Episode 2 | Vortex | Obsidian Portal

-Advancement:Every session: +1 skill pointEvery five sessions (D20 level): +1 hit dieEvery 10 sessions: +1 to Base Attack Bonus and +1 Refresh; also

+1 Aspect or Attribute-Image link:

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>>Thanks, Drew -- this looks great! I liked how you used the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition for your medic's aspects and stunts.

>>Don't forget to come up with a name for your "Star Trek: Restoration" character by Monday night's game.

>>Also, note that the Ferengi whip still does stunning damage, but it has a range of 10 ft., can entangle (vs. Dex/Reflex), and does only 1d8 lethal damage.

>>I hope that everyone else will review their records before next week, and I look forward to seeing folks online for Dexter's "Land of Lost Souls" on Sunday! -Gene

>>LOL. To get us warmed up for tomorrow night's Trek game.... http://www.startrek.com/article/shatner-guests-brady-raps-in-klingon-on-late-late-show

>Well -- he was a dignified actor.... -Ken G.

>That was pretty awesome! Shatner is hysterical. I, for one, hope we see him in another Star Trek movie -- even in a cameo. -Bruce K.

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http://www.startrek.com/article/shatner-guests-brady-raps-in-klingon-on-late-late-show

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>>Drew and fellow role-players, it was good to see some of you online for Dexter V.H.'s D&D5e "Land of Lost Souls" miniseries last night. I'll try to post my notes later this week.

>>I hope that those of you who are off from work today are enjoying your Presidents' Day at home. I regretted heading into the office this morning (partly to give notice) almost from the moment I left my apartment. My car had difficulty starting in the cold, I barely got up the hill out of the parking lot, and the side streets in Waltham and Newton were still pretty slippery. I'm also expecting to shovel snow yet again tomorrow.

>>I'm sure the highways and your complex in Needham will be clear tonight, but I'm still inclined to run the "Star Trek: Restoration" session virtually. It's a long way home for Beruk and Sara, and Dexter and Byron are interested in participating remotely. What do you think?

>>Sorry, Rich -- I've looked forward to "DaiMon Froot's" involvement in the party's infiltration mission! Would you be able to join us via Skype?

>>For now, let's plan to meet online tonight from about 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Live long and prosper! -Gene

>Skype's not really feasible for me. :( But it makes sense not to risk everyone's safety if not needed. -Rich C.G.

>>Rich, we'll miss you at tonight's "Star Trek: Restoration" telecom session! It has been too long since we've all been able to meet for a face-to-face game, but I hope that we'll be able to do so for Jason's "Channel 37" in the coming weeks! -Gene

>If the problem for you, Gene, is getting to and from your apartment, I would volunteer to take you from your apartment to Drew's and back. I could also pick up Beruk from the train station near Drew's house and drop off Beruk off at the T station at the end of the night. I would also pick up Rich.

>I could take my pickup truck that seats six and has 4-wheel drive and goes anywhere. Just offering it as an option.

>Maybe we could set up Skype at Drew's as an option for others. Or we can just do Skype for everyone -- which I do not enjoy nearly as much. -Bruce K.

>>Thanks for the offer, Bruce, and I sympathize regarding face-to-face vs. telecom sessions. In the interests of time and not forcing you to drive all over, it's better if we stick to the plan rather than change it at the last minute, especially since we haven't heard back from much of the group.

>>That said, if you and Rich want to meet up, and if Drew is set up for Skype and willing to host at least part of the group, we could have more folks online for the game! -Gene

>You may already know about this.... http://disruptorbeam.com/blog/entry/disruptor-beam-is-coming-to-pax-east

>Thanks, Gene! I'm on their e-mail list. In fact, I even applied there for a job this week — but it seems they hired a candidate with 24 hours of posting. :p -Ken G.

>>I'm not surprised that the latest Star Trek game got lots of job applicants, but you never know! That reminds me, I need to post my notes for my latest "Star Trek: Restoration" tabletop RPG session.... -Gene

>>Fellow role-players, here are my notes for our third "Star Trek" session, which we played via Skype and the Rolz.org online dice roller on Monday, 16 February 2015:

>>Player Characters for Gene D.'s "Star Trek: Restoration" space opera scenario, using D20 Prime Directive, FATE 3e Starblazer Adventures, Mindjammer 2e, Bulldogs, and house rules, spring 2015:

-"Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Kyerak" [Bruce K.]-male half-Vulcan with a temper, in the U.S.S. Rotha's command division



Absent:-"Lt. Jarric Jameson" [Dexter V.H.]-male genetically modified

human colonist (former Maquis) communications and wilderness survival expert



-"Lt. Boran' Gorir" [Josh C.]-male Jem-Hadar (bio-engineered Dominion soldier), aggressive envoy/engineer


>>Episode 3: Offworld intrudersPreviously, in "Star Trek: Restoration," the U.S.S. Rotha

uncovered an Undine infiltrator during a diplomatic mission and faced off against Romulan and Klingon ships in the Neutral Zone.



>>"Stardate 95270.77 (9 April 2418):" After stopping at Starbase 24, some junior officers accepted a mission to investigate a onetime Federation colony. They joined the crew of the Love's Latinum Lost, a Ferengi trade vessel.

http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/memoryalpha/images/f/fe/STO_galaxy_map.png/revision/latest?cb=20130122015633&path-prefix=en

Lt. Kyerak and Kimbal Tegan conduct research on the Aldebaran colony. Alpha Tauri III is the third out of four planets orbiting an orange giant and a red dwarf and is the only Class M (inhabitable) one in that solar system.

http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Aldebaranhttp://www.solstation.com/stars2/aldebaran.htm

Alpha Tauri III is slightly larger than Earth, with a 1.2 Gs of gravity, a 27-hour day, and six small moons. Its 1 million sentient natives joined the United Federation of Planets in 2216, and thanks in part to the New Aberdeen Shipyards, its mostly human population grew to 7 billion over the next century.

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http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Aldebaron_colonyHowever, in 2372 (about 50 Terran years ago), Starfleet was forced to abandon the colony as part of the settlement ending the Cardassian War. It has apparently regressed to a pre-warp level of technology, and interstellar trade has been sporadic and indirect.

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Lt. Jarric Jameson and Lt. Orzzek Kalifa express misgivings about the fact that Lt. Kyerak had accepted the mission to "terminate any offworld interference" in Aldebaran from Cmdr. Nasami Wahid, first officer of the Rotha.


Although Starfleet's Prime Directive prohibits direct contact with pre-warp societies, Lt. Mari Killu and Lt. Boran' Gorir are more concerned about threats to Aldebaran's civilian population and potential U.F.P. membership.

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Kimbal puts the Love's Latinum Lost in a standard orbit around Alpha Tauri III and sees the remnants of orbital platforms. The Trill pilot also scans for subspace signals and finds three transmission sites: a science station at Nar Instel, the industrial city of Irdrant, and the agricultural community of Folkhar.

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Kyerak checks radio telecommunications and verifies that the colony has fragmented into rival nation-states. The half-Vulcan officer recommends visiting Nar Instel first.

http://www.ufstarfleet.org/wiki/images/f/fb/Pinastri.JPGTau's biological scans find nearly 6 billion inhabitants, most of whom are human. The decline in global population may be the result of emigration offworld, the decline in technology, epidemics, or wars, theorizes the Ferengi doctor.

Froot says that Aldebaran was once known for its ores (used in starship construction), native life forms, and whiskey. It was also once a venue for medical conferences. He suggests that the away team offer goods and non-critical scientific data in return for local products and information.

http://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/Aldebaran_IIIThe Love's Latinum Lost lands near Nar Instel. Kimbal hacks into local computer networks and identifies staffers to talk to. Kyerak changes into civilian garb, and Tao offers to handle trade negotiations as their cover story.

http://ds9.trekcore.com/gallery/albums/5x13/fortheuniform057.jpgKimbal wanders around the science station until he finds a canteen. He meets "Two-Three" and "Three-Two," two Binar engineers. They are not interested in carousing, but Kimbal uses their literal-mindedness to obtain a network schematic.

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Meanwhile, Kyerak goes to the headquarters of the academy and introduces himself as a researcher to a pretty receptionist. He hears an argument and watches Yusuf Darwhish, a human climatologist, storm out of the director's office.

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Tau gets directions to the bursar and offers to trade exotic foodstuffs with a Vulcan scientist who initially dismisses him. However, Stuvek expresses interest in advanced tools, so he accepts Tau's offer and arranges to meet again later.

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Kyerak meets Huang Peipei, director of Nar Instel. He mentions Johann Strom, onetime head of the New Aberdeen Shipyards,

and the physicist says that she would like her people to eventually reunite with other Aldebaranians and the Federation. Flirtatious Kyerak says that he can help.

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http://blog.wilcoxfamily.net/photos/doug.jpgSly Kimbal eventually excuses himself from conversation with the Binars and sends Kyerak a signal to meet. Curious Tau follows Stuvek into a biology laboratory. He is horrified to see cruel animal testing and notices a decapod acting suspiciously.

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The Ferengi ducks into the room and talks with the native Tauran. Gopal Thivar admits that he is trying to sabotage the tests and that he can telepathically tell that Stuvek is hiding something bad.

A three-headed, floating Aldebaranian serpent attacks Tau and Gopal, and they run down the hall. However, Stuvek corners them and says that it's too bad that they will be the "victims of a lab accident."

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When the duo tries to run around Stuvek, he pulls out a Romulan disruptor and slowly disintegrates the unlucky decapod! Tau slides past Stuvek and makes a desperate dash for the door.

http://www.screenused.com/images/tng/8632_1.jpgKyerak and Kimbal, who had been trying to reach Tau, burst into the hallway. Kyerak stuns the Romulan, and Kimbal misses the serpent. Tau keeps running until he finds local security forces outside.

The police take Stuvek into custody, and Kyerak privately tells Huang that he hopes to remove external disruptions so that she can help her world advance politically. Kimbal takes the disruptor's power cell, and Tau explains how he and Gopal had uncovered inhumane research.

Kyerak interrogates the supposed Vulcan, as Huang and guards watch. Stuvek admits that his true name is Vorlag. The spy boldly admits that he planned to train colonial doctors in the mind-set and methods of the Tal Shiar, the Romulan intelligence service.

http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Tal_ShiarVorlag's initial mission was to evaluate the system for conquest, but he says he felt free to pursue his own experiments. The Romulan then bites down on a poisoned capsule, and Tau is unable to save him without a modern medical bay.

Kimbal checks Vorlag's quarters and finds a subspace transmitter. The landing party returns to the ship, ready to search for whoever is sending subspace signals from Irdrant and Folkhar. To be continued....

While we missed much of the group, I hope that those of you who were able to participate enjoyed our latest episode! I look forward to continuing our adventures, but we'll also have to see when we'll have time between Dexter's D&D5e "Lands of Lost Souls," Jason's FAE "Channel 37," and my own D20/FATE "Vanished Lands" scenarios. Live long and prosper, -Gene


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>>[23 February 2015:] Fellow role-players, by popular demand, here is an updated Player Character template for our D20/FATE "Star Trek: Restoration" space opera scenario. It more closely matches what we've been using for the "Vanished Lands: A New Dawn" and "Vistel's Expedition" parties for the past six months or so.

>>Note that Brawl, Melee, and Shooting are gone, and the skill list has been tightened somewhat, so you'll need to redistribute ranks. I've also revised Base Attack Bonus, Psionics, and technical skills.

>>The first few pages of the enclosed MS Word document are printer-friendly (I've also made hardcopies), and the last few are formatted for Obsidian Portal. Use the "Vortex" site if you'd like to upload your P.C.s, and I can help if needed. https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters/d20-fate-star-trek-restoration-p-c-template

>>I look forward to continuing this sometime, and live long and prosper! -Gene

>What's the plan for next Monday, Feb. 23, 2015? It's not supposed to snow for once. -Brian S.

>The entrance to the basement is cleared, and I'm ready to host. Hoping Jason is game to pick up the back where we left off. -Brian W.

>>I haven't heard from Jason either whether we'll be playing his "Channel 37" game tomorrow, Monday, 23 February 2015. He may still be on his way back from vacation.

>>Brian W., I'm glad that your driveway and basement are clear, and I hope the streets don't ice over tonight. Do we have a backup plan if Jason isn't available? -Gene

>I'm down for "Star Trek" or the "Vanished Lands." Or I can bring some systems for a 1-shot. Whatever people want to do. -Rich C.G.

>>Thanks, Rich. For now, let's plan on meeting at Brian W.'s place in Newton, Mass., tonight (Monday, 23 February 2015).

>>I've packed my "Star Trek: Restoration" stuff in addition to notes for Jason's "Channel 37" game. While I hope that he'll be able to run, it might be a good idea for others to be ready for a one-shot.

>>I don't have my "Vanished Lands: Vistel's Expedition" references, and since Brian W. and Brian S. aren't in the "Star Trek" team, and Drew may be out sick, I'm open to suggestion. Brian, might you be prepared to run something?

>>In the meantime, keep an eye on this Yahoo message board, and I'll see you later, -Gene

>If Jason is able to run the next session of Channel 37, I'll definitely be there. If not, there's another event I'd like to go to tonight, so you don't need to account for me when you consider what to run. -Brian S.

>I have something prepped and ready to go barring other alternatives. That said, I'm OK with Star Trek (just give me a "red shirt;" I'm sure I'll fit right in). But my first hope is that Jason will be available and we can resume the long-delayed next session of Channel 37! -Brian W.

>Hey everyone -- arrived late last night from vacation. Unfortunately, with getting back to work today and home stuff, I am not prepared to run or even game tonight. I will talk to everyone soon, and happy gaming whatever you end up doing. -Jason

>So we are all confirmed for Brian's place, and I will cast my vote for "Star Trek." I think a change in venue at this point would be a little late, unless someone says otherwise by 2:00 p.m.? -Beruk A.

>Brian's for "Star Trek" sounds great. -Bruce K.

>Ditto here. I'm excited for it. -Rich C.G.

>Important note about parking: Hi all, the city of Newton a month back instituted a parking restriction, only on the even numbered side of the

street... that's the opposite side of the street from my house. I don't know if it's still in effect, but given how narrow the roads are, please park only on the even numbered side of the street so cars can get by. Thank you! -Brian W.

>>Fellow role-players, here are my notes for our fourth "Star Trek" session, which we played at Brian W.'s home in Newton, Mass., on Monday, 23 February 2015:>>Player Characters for Gene D.'s "Star Trek: Restoration"

space opera scenario, using D20 Prime Directive, FATE 3e Starblazer Adventures, Mindjammer 2e, Bulldogs, and house rules, spring 2015:


-"Chief Ravi Chandler" [Brian W.]-male Altairian human, non-commissioned officer and transporter expert assigned to aid Lt. Kyerak's mission http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/04/12/article-1376189-0B9971CB00000578-529_468x286.jpg




human colonist (former Maquis), communications and wilderness survival expert





>>Episode 4: Tracking transmissionsPreviously, in "Star Trek: Restoration," the U.S.S. Rotha uncovered an Undine infiltrator during a diplomatic mission and faced off against Romulan and Klingon ships in the Neutral Zone. Some junior officers then accepted a covert mission to investigate offworld interference in a former member of the United Federation of Planets.



>>"Stardate 95276.25 (11 April 2418):" At Alpha Tauri III in the Aldebaran system, the away team visited the science station of Nar Instel under the pretense of being Ferengi traders. It found a Romulan spy who planned to train unwitting students in the ruthless methods and beliefs of the Tal Shiar.


The explorers still have to find the remaining two sources of subspace transmissions in the former U.F.P. colony, which has regressed to a pre-warp level of technology. They had tracked the signals to the industrial city of Irdrant and the agricultural community of Folkhar.


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militaristic Altair system should be helpful in dealing with this nation-state of Aldebaran.

http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Altair_systemDaiMon Froot notes that the team will have to teleport from the Love's Latinum Lost because defense forces would spot a landing starship. Kimbal Tegan scans the city and narrows the transmission site to a single neighborhood.

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Kyerak wants to negotiate with local authorities to find whoever is sending the subspace signals in violation of Starfleet's non-interference Prime Directive, as he did in Nar Instel. Froot argues in favor of backup false identities as police officers.

http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Prime_DirectiveRavi changes out of his uniform, and Kimbal tunes into local radio stations. The other crew members from the U.S.S. Rotha stay with the Love's Latinum Lost as the foursome beams down to an alley on the surface.


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Shadow-Blu-ray-1.jpgVulcan Kyerak and human Ravi head toward "Nel's Diner," while Ferengi Froot and Trill Kimbal walk around the block and spot a military security post before entering the eatery.

http://vrc.lstechsupport.com/images/bizgal/q4d8b4e44n.jpgKyerak observes that most of the diner's patrons are human, except for Illiana Drah'el, a Cardassian administrative assistant. Muscular Ravi impresses Bajoran waitress Kala Voshen and other women.

Kala: https://rindastartrekds9.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/12.jpgFroot watches as a well-dressed human executive arrives from the radio station across the street. Both Illiana and Kala defer to Sarlic Pramantha. Ravi listens to Sarlic confidently predict Irdrant's inevitable victory over Folkhar.

Sarlic: http://btpics.com/images/cjAiH.pngEntrepreneur Froot offers some jewelry to Illiana, who asks for a gold and platinum earring. Half-human Kyerak doesn't trust the Cardassian either, and he and wary Kimbal pose as potential advertisers to Pramantha, who agrees to meet the next day.

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The four offworlders get rooms at the Sentinel Hotel. Kimbal examines local radio waves and finds that Irdrant's armed forces are secretly sending messages encoded within commercial and propaganda broadcasts.

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Kyerak uses a tricorder to search for Cardassian signals but finds that the subspace emissions match U.F.P. frequencies instead. Froot gives Ravi an item that Illiana touched, but her DNA isn't in Starfleet's records.

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Froot beams up to the Love's Latinum Lost to replicate the jewelry that the secretary requested and to plant a bug in it. Ravi confirms that the subspace transmitter must be hidden in Irdrant Tower, the same skyscraper that hosts the radio station.

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Kyerak visits a library to research recent history and people who might be offworlders interfering with the former colony. Kimbal and Froot are skeptical that the Starfleet personnel will be able to uphold the Prime Directive between their mission and native Aldebaranian politics.

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The next morning, the team visits Nel's Diner for breakfast. Froot gives Illiana the earring she requested. Kyerak pretends to be clumsy and bumps into the secretary to briefly scan her telepathically.

The lieutenant learns that she plans to dismantle the jewelry for parts, presumably for the subspace transmitter. Kala avoids the Cardassian, even as the Bajoran waitress tries to flirt with Ravi.

The four explorers leave their weapons and ultra-tech tools at their hotel rooms before going to Irdrant Tower. They are patted down by strict Betazed officer Sgt. Anker Theophilus before taking an elevator to the radio station.

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Illiana gives the visitors a brief tour, and Ravi sees no sign of the secret transmitter. Kimbal and Froot make a sponsorship pitch to Pramantha, who seems receptive. He invites them to dinner to close the deal. On the way out of the office, Kyerak asks Illiana to join them.

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Pramantha sends a car to pick up the party. Kimbal finds that cabbie Maurice Thibaud is happy to share his opinions on numerous topics. He says that Sarlic is connected to many powerful people in Irdrant.

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Lt. Kyerak, Mr. Chandler, Capt. Froot, and Mr. Tegan meet Mr. Pramantha and Ms. Drah'el at an old-fashioned steakhouse. Sarlic introduces them to Maj. Juanita Madeira, a human officer who is curious about the supposed investors.

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Froot engages the major in conversation, while Kimbal finds that Illiana is fiercely loyal to Pramantha. Ravi notices that the wait staff is hovering suspiciously around their table, and Kyerak realizes that the Irdrantians mean to capture or kill them.

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The impetuous Vulcan draws his phaser and stuns Pramanatha. Kimbal tries to warn Maj. Madeira, who admits that she gave the order for security forces to move in. Froot stealthily grabs Illiana's purse to prevent her from finding the advanced bug in her jewelry.

Strong Ravi flips over a heavy table as the waiters open fire with slug throwers. Kyerak stuns Illiana, and Kimbal grabs unconscious Sarlic. The Trill tries to explain to Maj. Madeira that the radio executive is the threat to Irdrant, not him.

Froot scrambles over to Kimbal. As more troops arrive, Ravi initiates an emergency beam out to the Love's Latinum Lost. Sarlic and Illiana are put in separate cabins as a makeshift brig, and Ravi takes blood samples.


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When the prisoners come to, Lt. Kyerak and DaiMon Froot lead the interrogation. Kimbal moves the ship to a higher orbit to avoid detection by Irdrant, and Ravi and Tau find that Sarlic has antibodies consistent with interstellar travel.

Illiana says that Sarlic "is a great man who will lead Irdrant to dominance" of Alpha Tauri III. The media manipulator admits that he was a Federation sociologist assigned to covertly observe the colonists.

http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Cultural_observation_postSarlic also confesses that he was helping the military and sending out subspace signals in the hope of finding like-minded people willing to break the Prime Directive. He claims to be unaware of the Romulan spy in Nar Instel.

Froot is sympathetic to the need to reclaim systems before the Klingons, Romulans, or Cardassians, who are also recovering from disasters, can do so. Kyerak is unmoved and intends to turn over the rogue scientist to Starfleet Command.

https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/wikis/star-trek-restoration-notesKimbal and Ravi beam down to Sarlic's office to destroy his transmitter and any trace of advanced technology. They manage to avoid local security forces, and Kyerak begins planning to visit Folkhar, the origin point of the third and final set of subspace signals. To be continued....

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This episode is dedicated to the memory of Leonard Nimoy, the actor best known for playing Mr. Spock in the original Star Trek TV series and movies. He lived long and prospered, and he will be missed.

http://www.nerdist.com/2015/02/the-great-leonard-nimoy-passes-away-age-83/

http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/27/thank-you-leonard-nimoyhttp://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/02/27/leonard-nimoy-

spock-star-trek-became-cultural-icon/yYSDjlNOdmp7kh5mFQJq1O/story.html

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http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/28/arts/television/for-leonard-nimoy-spocks-hold-made-reaching-escape-velocity-futile.html

http://www.startrek.com/article/remembering-leonard-nimoy-1931-2015

http://www.startrek.com/article/friends-colleagues-fans-pay-tribute-to-nimoy

http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a33392/leonard-nimoy-what-ive-learned/?src=nl&mag=esq&list=nl_enl_news&date=030115

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2015/02/28/memorial-to-leonard-nimoy-coming-to-star-trek-online/

http://www.examiner.com/article/spock-the-first-half-elf-on-television?CID=examiner_alerts_article

I look forward to continuing our adventures, but in the meantime, we have Dexter's D&D5e "Land of Lost Souls," Jason E.R.'s FAE "Channel 37," and my own "Vanished Lands" campaigns to play! -Gene

https://land-of-lost-souls.obsidianportal.com/https://channel-37.obsidianportal.com/https://vanished-lands.obsidianportal.com/https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/DnD3VanishedLands/

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episode-4-tracking-transmissions/

>[27 February 2015:] Gene, have you heard the sad news of the day? Leonard Nimoy has passed away. I am really bummed out. -Stephen M.R.

>>I heard this at the comic shop on my way home from my last day at TechTarget. Sad news indeed for fans. I knew that Nimoy was in the hospital and that his prognosis wasn't good. But he did live long and prosper... -Gene

>Truly terrible. Spock was my nickname in high school and Nimoy was an inspiration. -Erik B.L.

>[28 February 2015:] Just heard -- he lived long and prospered: Alas, poor Leonard Nimoy, we knew him well....

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/arts/television/leonard-nimoy-spock-of-star-trek-dies-at-83.html?_r=1

>Simple straightforward tribute to Nimoy: http://youtu.be/wGMsbw5M8so -Beruk A.

>I hope to Christ there are some Trekkies with Bat'leths ready to respond in a most illogical manner if these fuckers do try this shit. -Beruk A.

http://samuel-warde.com/2015/02/westboro-baptist-church-plans-to-picket-leonard-nimoys-funeral/

>>That would not be -- logical, but I also hope the religious freaks stay away.....

>Looks like this did not come to pass: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/westboro-baptist-church-couldnt-picket-leonard-nimoys-funeral-because-they-didnt-know-where-it-was-10079287.html

>>That's a relief! -Gene

>Interesting way to look at the Westboro Baptist Church: http://s40.photobucket.com/user/stilljustme2/media/h804D253D_zpslbfrs5fa.jpeg.html

>To quote Mr. Garrison or Mr. Slave from South Park, Jesus Christ. http://us.cnn.com/2015/03/04/politics/ben-carson-prisons-gay-choice/index.html

>This guy makes Herman Cain look Neil DeGrasse Tyson. -Beruk A.

>Engage, Number One: http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/blunt-talk-patrick-stewart-starz-comedy-pics-1201417393/

>Hopefully the concert tour will make a stop here in DC (and up in Boston, too!) -Jim J.D'B.

http://io9.com/star-trek-gets-the-ultimate-concert-for-its-50th-annive-1689832096

>>I'm sure it will. Janice and I enjoyed the Star Wars concert emceed by Anthony Daniels a few years ago. LLAP! -Gene

>We enjoyed that, too. If you gave the DVD set of the original trilogy, there's a bonus disc with several of the videos that they played in the concert, but on the disc, it's all narrated by Ian McDiarmid. Funny how the same dialogue can come across so differently from Emperor Palpatine than from the lips of C-3P0. -Jim

>I'd go. -Erik B.L.

>>Fellow role-players, it was good to see some of you at Jason's "Channel 37" game this past Monday. I've been busy with my new job, so I probably won't have a chance to write up notes for that session.

>>Remember also that Dexter's D&D5e "Land of Lost Souls" telecom miniseries won't be meeting this coming Sunday, 8 March 2015, because it's his birthday, and I'll be getting back from Florida that evening.

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>>As for Monday, March 9, what do people want to do? I won't have time to prepare for our "Vanished Lands: Vistel's Expedition" party, but I could continue our "Star Trek: Restoration" scenario if people are interested.

>>However, it would also be a good opportunity for someone to run a one-shot. Any takers? Where we meet will also depend on who's available. Have a good weekend, -Gene

>Star Trek please! -Bruce K.

>And another vote for Star Trek. -Rich C.G.

>Also, I am for playing Star Trek, but my attendance may still be up in the air. -Beruk A.

>>Beruk and fellow role-players, I'll set aside my "Star Trek: Restoration" stuff for next Monday. More space opera-related news:

http://www.startrek.com/article/remembering-harve-bennett-1930-2015

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/05/391074873/reports-actor-harrison-ford-crash-lands-small-vintage-plane

>>So far, Bruce, Rich, and maybe Beruk have expressed interest and availability in "Star Trek: Restoration" for tomorrow, Monday, 9 March 2014. Anybody else?

>>Whether we meet at Brian W.'s place in Newton, Drew's place in Needham, or online depends on who's up for the game. I'll try to keep an eye on this message board tomorrow morning. -Gene

>I am definitely up for Star Trek -- wherever it is most convenient for everyone. Either place we play, I will pick up Rich and bring him with me. -Bruce K.

>>Thanks, Bruce. Brian and Drew, what about you? If Brian hosts, we may need more munchies. Note that Sara, Josh, Dexter, and Byron also have characters for our space opera scenario. -Gene

>Star Trek sounds good to me. I'm up for hosting, just let me know what the final decision is. -Drew S.

>I am okay with either Brian's or Drew's place. I will bring some munchies and more drinks. -Bruce K.

>>OK, let's meet at Drew's place in Needham, Mass., tonight (Monday, 9 March 2015). I'll be ready to run "Star Trek: Restoration," but I have no problem waiting if people prefer Bruce's Dread: "Beneath a Metal Sky" one-shot. See you soon! -Gene

>I am good either way with a preference for Star Trek. -Beruk

>I love Star Trek, but I don'[t get to play Dread all that often... Log me in for that! I have the rule set and a Jnega tower if needed, Bruce. -Rich

>Dread will be for the near future, not for tonight. Thanks for the votes of support though! -Bruce K.

>Betcha want one: http://pulse.me/s/3C639w U.S.S. Enterprise flying disc goes from April Fools' joke to reality... -Peter

>>LOL -- I have that T-shirt.... And I ran a Trek RPG last night! -Gene

>>Fellow role-players, here are my notes for our fifth "Star Trek" session, which we played at Drew S.'s place in Needham, Mass., on Monday, 9 March 2015:>>Player Characters for Gene D.'s "Star Trek: Restoration"

space opera scenario, using D20 Prime Directive, FATE 3e Starblazer Adventures, Bulldogs, and Mindjammer 2e, house rules, Obsidian Portal, Skype, and the Rolz.org online dice roller, as of spring 2015:


-"Chief Ravi Chandler" [Brian W.]-male Altairian human, non-commissioned officer and transporter expert assigned to aid Lt. Kyerak's mission





human colonist (former Maquis) communications and wilderness survival expert




>>Episode 5: Gift of the FerengiPreviously, in "Star Trek: Restoration," the U.S.S. Rotha uncovered an Undine infiltrator during a diplomatic mission and faced off against Romulan and Klingon ships in the Neutral Zone. Some junior officers then accepted a covert mission to investigate offworld interference in a former member of the United Federation of Planets.



>>"Stardate 95287.21 (15 April 2418):" At Alpha Tauri III in the Aldebaran system, the away team joined Ferengi traders and defeated a Romulan spy in the science station of Nar Instel. The crew also found a rogue Federation scientist in the militaristic state of Irdrant.



A landing party beams down to the sprawling agricultural community of Folkhar. Most of the Starfleet lieutenants stay behind in orbit on the Love's Latinum Lost to watch prisoners Dr. Sarlic Pramantha and Illiana Drah'el.


Tau offers Ravi a tip, but the human transporter chief declines the Ferengi medic's gold-pressed latinum. DaiMon Froot leads the way into a dusty town, while Kimbal covertly scans for anomalous subspace transmissions. Lt. Kyerak notices that most of the inhabitants are human.

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A blue-skinned Andorian rancher riding a horse draws the newcomers' attention. Lissan th'Zerath isn't interested in Kyerak, Froot, or Tau's overtures, but she directs them to a general store.

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Populous Folkhar has regressed technologically even more than other Aldebaranian nations, with draft animals, labor-intensive

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farming, and relatively few power tools. The explorers walk by a wainwright's shop, where a Klingon and his son warily watch them while repairing carts.

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The infiltrators follow Lissan's directions to Tellarite Bol Kerv Shaloo. Froot happily negotiates with the porcine provisioner, who collects items from the colony's past as an interstellar crossroads. The Ferengi captain trades an inoperative comm badge for a Klingon sash, which he adds to his crown and fancy cane.

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Their conversation is cut short when Froot pulls a Tribble from under his robes, getting the outlanders thrown out. The group then walks to the mayor's office. Maria Conchitez says that her people are tired of fighting with Irdrant and seems disgusted when Froot drops some jewelry with circuitry.

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As the Starfleet personnel and their Ferengi companions leave Conchitez, Ravi notices a man hanging around her office. Darius Littlefeather says little and returns to his farm. The away team heads to the ranch of Lissan th'Zerath, whom Froot found to be suspicious.

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The Andorian catches the interlopers snooping around her barn, and Froot knocks her out and ties her up. Tau makes sure that Lissan is OK, but Ravi and Trill Kimbal find no subspace radio. The party rushes back into town.

They run into Littlefeather, whom Kyerak puts to sleep after conducting a mind meld to see if the mayor is responsible for the unauthorized radio. The half-Vulcan learns that Darius is in love with Maria, but little else.

Froot wants to return to Bol Kerv Shaloo's shop, but the others determine that the Klingons are their most likely suspects. Kimbal and Tau corner Kolad, while Kyerak and Ravi question tense Kurgh.

The lonely mechanic eventually admits that he has cobbled together a subspace transmitter. The Starfleet officers are relieved when Kurgh says that he hasn't heard back from the

Klingon Empire, but he adds that he has received a mysterious response, which Kimbal records.

Kimbal and Ravi tell Kurgh that his radio could draw attention from Irdrant. He shuts it down, and they take key components. Kyerak and Froot talk with Mayor Conchitez, who asks them to help open trade between Folkhar and Irdrant.


Froot notes that they are wanted by the authorities in industrial Irdrant. Kyerak later contacts Huang Peipei, director of the Nar Instel science station, to mediate and help reunite the colonists of Alpha Tauri III.


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The team beams back up to the Love's Latinum Lost and makes a rendezvous with the U.S.S. Rotha at Deep Space K-7. Lt. Kyerak reports to Capt. Andelina Nobatu, who is pleased that his team was able to defeat Tal Shi'ar agent Stuvek, arrest Dr. Pramantha, and convince Kurgh to cease subspace transmissions with limited bloodshed or violation of the Prime Directive.

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Chief Chandler requests reassignment from away missions because he doesn't like having primitive slugthrowers drawn on him. Kimbal supervises the remaining refits to the Ferengi ship promised for its assistance.


Tau says farewell to the Federation citizens as they return to their ship, but Capt. Nobatu invites the Love's Latinum Lost to come along into deep space as the U.S.S. Rotha explores the source of the unidentified signals detected by Kurgh....

https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/items/u-s-s-rotha-ncc-1993-cI hope that everyone enjoyed the conclusion of this story arc! Remember that your characters have attained Level 4, and we can upload them to Obsidian Portal.

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In the meantime, I look forward to our next sessions for Dexter's D&D5e "Land of Lost Souls," Jason's "Channel 37," and my "Vanished Lands!" Remember to check the Google and Yahoo message boards for our discussions of upcoming games. Live long and prosper, -Gene

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>>Ye canna break the laws of physics, cap'n! http://soundofheart.org/galacticfreepress/content/nasa-quietly-tests-engine-uses-no-fuel-and-violates-laws-physics

>I have actually heard of this before. This is promising! Make it so! -Bruce K.

>>[Sunday, 2 August 2015:] Fellow role-players, it was good to see many of you virtually for tonight's "Vanished Lands: A New Dawn" telecom session. Your onetime diplomatic escorts got a little closer to the chaos dragon they're hunting, dealing with panther-headed Nadisu Rajendra, the cowardly mayor Kenmotsu Masashi, cute but blood-sucking Keukegen, and a gross swarm of eyestalks!

>>Note, however, that it may be another month before we'll be able to conclude this Asian-style fantasy campaign. With Dexter and Sara uncertain for the next few weeks and me traveling later in August, we may not have quorum for the final battle of the Dragon Pass until September.

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>>In the meantime, Bruce, Beruk, and Byron have recommended continuing our occasional "Star Trek: Restoration" scenario on Aug. 9 and 16 -- what do the rest of you think?


>>I won't be available on Aug. 23 and 30. We should also continue preparing the upcoming higher-level D&D5e "Vanished Lands" team.

>>I'll see some of you at Drew's place tomorrow (Monday, 3 August 2015) or at "JasonCon 2015" the following week.

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https://star-wars-dark-times-jer.obsidianportal.com/>>Stay in touch, -Gene

>More Star Trek is always a good thing!>Gene, I'm enjoying the story you're crafting quite a bit, as there's

some deep philosophical ideas strongly underpinning it. What I'm actually most enjoying is the indecision about how the Federation should go forward....

>We've met some interesting NPC's all with valid ideas about plans for the Federation. And there's been some really interesting ideas in these sessions that haven't been touched on in any of the shows.

>I know we're (more-or-less) a Federation-based group, but in my mind, the BIGGEST question is "Is the Federation even relevant anymore, given that their biggest threats to date (The Dominion and the Borg) are effectively neutralized? And, with the losses in lives and materiel accumulating, how is the Federation able to defend itself and keep order amongst it's colonies?

>(We already know about the Maquis, and how that bitterly divided people in the Federation, and the last world we went to was in a similar state, where all these poor colonists had just been abandoned by those who were supposed to protect them...)

>If the Federation is going to continue, under whose command will it be? And what is the current Council's stance on issues like that? And what about Section 31? (We haven't played that often, but IIRC wasn't there some indication that Section 31 was, if not IN CHARGE, they at least have voices in some influential ears?) -Rich C.G./"DaiMon Froot"

>Since we will not have dragon-fighting quorum this week and next -- let's Star Trek! :) -Bruce K./"Lt. Kyerak"

>>Rich, Bruce, and fellow role-players, thank you for your appreciation of my "Star Trek: Restoration" scenarios so far! I've tried to stay true to that space opera franchise's optimistic tone, big ideas, and swashbuckling characters and villains.

>>Although our face-to-face and telecom sessions take place a half-century after the events of Star Trek: the Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager, the wars against the Dominion and Borg do indeed cast a long shadow. I'm already cooking up plans for our next episode!

>>Note that the D20/FATE group will be meeting online on Aug. 9 and 16, so Rich and Drew will have to log into Skype for Ferengi "Froot" and "Tau" to participate. Geoff, you're also welcome to join us!

>>I'll see some of you at Drew's for tonight's D&D5e "Vanished Lands" nautical crew, and live long and prosper, -Gene

>I'd be happy to join if group size isn't going to be a problem (and Divya doesn't mind me gaming 3 nights in a row).

>Rich brings up some interesting storylines, but I would like to emphasize that I don't think dark is the right tone for Star Trek. DS9's dark tone is a big part of why it sits in 3rd place behind TNG and Voyager for me. And my favorite DS9 episodes are the Ferengi ones, the least serious episodes.

>Star Trek is fundamentally about a very optimistic view of the future. Let's not forget that. -Drew

>>Dexter and Sara, please let us know by this Thursday whether you'll be available for our telecom game next Sunday, 9 August 2015. If so, we can proceed with the "Vanished Lands: A New Dawn" finale. Otherwise, we'll probably have to wait another month.

>>Fellow role-players, it was good to see some of you at last night's naval battle between the H.M.S. Dauntless and the pirate ship Bronze Storm in the D&D5e "Vanished Lands." On a related note, these would be awesome! http://renaissanceminiatures.com/webstore/

>>Drew, I agree that Star Trek should be idealistic, which is part of what distinguishes it from a lot of other recent science fiction. As you know, most of my campaigns tend toward heroic anyway.

>>Those of you with existing "Star Trek: Restoration" characters will remember that we're using similar D20/FATE rules to the "Vanished Lands: Vistel's Expedition" and "New Dawn" adventuring parties. If Geoff and others decide to join our crew, the Obsidian Portal site for my "Vortex" space opera has some rules: https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters/d20-fate-star-trek-restoration-p-c-template

>>Here again are some notes to get us back up to speed on the final frontier:

-Background notes: https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/wikis/star-trek-restoration-notes

-Crew and stats for the U.S.S. Rotha and Love's Latinum Lost: https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/items/u-s-s-rotha-ncc-1993-c

-Episode 1: "Old Foes" -- A refitted U.F.P. cruiser uncovers an Undine infiltrator while on a diplomatic mission in the Neutral Zone. https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-1

-Episode 2: "Driving the Wedge" -- Starfleet personnel negotiate with Klingons, Romulans, and Ferengi. https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-2

-Episode 3: "Offworld Intruders" -- A covert team is sent to investigate a former Federation colony in the Aldebaran system and finds danger in the science station of Nar Instel. https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-3

-Episode 4: "Tracking Transmissions" -- The team finds a militaristic rogue scientist in the industrial zone of Irdrant, testing its views of the noninterference Prime Directive. https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-4

-Episode 5: "Gift of the Ferengi" -- In the agricultural community of Folkhar, the explorers meet a lonely mechanic and try to prevent a war before returning to the Rotha. https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-5

>>I hope this helps, and live long and prosper, -Gene

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>Where did we leave off with our Star Trek group? The posts about our past missions was great! -- But it would be great if we could get some idea of what the next future episode will bring.

>I, for one, hope for a classic Federation-based standard mission for the future. -Bruce

>>Bruce, as you may recall, in Folkhar on Alpha Tauri III, Beruk's Trill "Kimbal" recorded a mysterious transmission that the Klingon Kurgh had received on his unauthorized subspace radio.

>>The U.S.S. Rotha will likely venture farther out to the edge of the Alpha and Beta quadrants to check out the source of that signal. The Love's Latinum Lost could tag along, if its crew sees opportunity for profit.... -Gene

>>From the era of the derelict Daedalus-class starship some of you are exploring in my "Star Trek: Restoration" telecom RPG. Live long and prosper, -Gene

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>>Fellow role-players, here are my notes for our sixth "Star Trek" telecom game on Sunday, 23 August 2015:

>>Player Characters for Gene D.'s "Star Trek: Restoration " space opera scenario, using D20 Prime Directive, FATE 3e Starblazer Adventures, Bulldogs, and Mindjammer 2e, house rules, Obsidian Portal, Skype, and the Rolz.org online dice roller, as of summer 2015:

-"Lieutenant Kyerak" [Bruce K.]-male half-Vulcan with ambition and a temper, in the U.S.S. Rotha 's command division

-"Lt. Jarric Jameson" [Dexter V.H.]-male genetically modified human colonist (former Maquis) and commando


-"Lt. Mari Killu" [Sara F./absent]-female Caitian (felinoid) security/tactical officer

-"Lt. Boran' Gorir" [Josh C./absent]-male Jem-Hadar (bio-engineered Dominion soldier), aggressive envoy/engineer

-"Chief Ravi Chandler" [Brian W./absent]-male Altairian human, non-commissioned officer and transporter expert aboard the Rotha

-"Froot" [Rich C.G./absent]-male Ferengi (short, large-eared extraterrestrial) merchant and negotiator, DaiMon and owner of the trade vessel Love's Latinum Lost


-"Tau" [Drew S./absent]-male Ferengi, medic aboard the Love's Latinum Lost

>>Episode 6: Into the Betreka NebulaPreviously, in "Star Trek: Restoration," the U.S.S. Rotha faced off against hostile starships in the Neutral Zone and covertly investigated interference in a former Federation member world.



>>"Stardate 95306.39 (22 April 2418):" The U.S.S. Rotha and the Love's Latinum Lost leave the Aldebaran system. Capt. Andelina Nobatu orders helmsman En. Brandon Marks to set course for Psi Ursae Majoris because an unidentified subspace signal originates from that area.



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Capt. Nobatu agrees with Cmdr. Nasami Wahid's recommendation that the crew go to yellow alert for the duration of skirting the nebula, and the Trill first officer relays her order to Security Chief Pierre McDonnough.

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DaiMon Froot requests permission to accompany the Rotha, and Capt. Nobatu reluctantly orders engineer Lt.Cmdr. Akira Gorou to extend the starship's warp field to enclose the Love's Latinum Lost.



Lt. Kyerak asks Capt. Nobatu permission to observe her command style so that he may learn from it. The Terran human gives her consent for him to stay on the bridge, as long as the half-Vulcan is able to fulfill his regular duties.

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After listening to Ferengi crewmates Froot and Tau talk about oo-mox (earlobe massages), Kimbal Tegan requests permission to leave the Love's Latinum Lost for the Rotha. The Trill pilot seeks out Cmdr. Wahid, with whom he has a shared history.

http://en.memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Oo-moxLt. Orzzek Kalifa conducts research on the Betreka Nebula. The Andorian science officer learns that the nearest charted worlds are the Nuburon colony; Tammeron, known for smuggling biotech; and the former slavers of Skagaran. The nearest U.F.P. members are Risa and Betazed.

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Lt. Jameson asks his superior, Lt. Artemis Borellis, for permission to study advanced tactics and munitions in addition to his existing survival skills. The Betazed counselor approves.

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Sometime later, the Rotha's junior officers compare notes in the "Starlight Lounge," as Bolian bartender Mr. Vallcin provides food and drink. Kimbal notes that the area is rife with smugglers and bandits and recalls a Bajoran prophecy of a wanderer finding paradise.


Back on the Ambassador-class starship's bridge, Lt. Kalifa scans the nebula and finds a protostar emitting charged particles but no warp signatures. Lt. Kyerak takes a shift at the helm, while Mr. Tegan reaches out psionically.

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The Rotha detects a Starfleet hull in the nebula. It is the U.S.S. Essex NCC-173, a Daedalus-class ship believed lost with all hands more than 250 years before many parsecs away near the Mab-Bu VI.

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Jarric checks with Dr. Jones, the holographic chief medical officer, for supplies such as vacc suits for a potential survey of the Essex.


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Kimball informs his Ferengi friends of an opportunity for salvage, and Capt. Nobatu approves an away mission. She assigns security officer En. Scalzi to join Lt. Kyerak, Lt. Jameson, Lt. Kalifa, and Mr. Tegan.

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http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13055592-redshirtsLt. Jameson pilots a shuttle to the Essex. The away team makes its way aft, toward life support. The five explorers hope to restart the antique fusion reactors for sublight power and life support.

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Lt. Kyerak then makes his way to the command center, but he finds bridge controls nonresponsive. Lt. Kalifa examines the main computer core and finds corrupted code.

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mocid=374839&id=/user_images/60025/13851477246Mr. Tegan and En. Scalzi keep in contact with Lt. Jameson and check sickbay. They report that it has been strangely stripped of medical equipment and move on to main engineering.

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Kyerak searches the officers' quarters and finds that the archives have been wiped. He does find old uniforms and a notebook of Atina Xdar, an Andorian who was the starship's acting captain when it was disabled centuries ago.

http://www.trekbbs.com/showthread.php?p=4824474http://www.daedalusclass.com/schematic3.jpg

Orzzek observes that the corrupted code in the Essex's core tries to jump to his tricorder, and he recommends tech quarantine procedures. As Kimball and En. Scalzi search for a ship's library, Jarric calls them back to the shuttle. He says that he has been unable to raise the Rotha, which is apparently suffering from power fluctuations.

http://i.imgur.com/shYNmlf.jpgThe away team undocks and reads the final entry in Xdar's journal: "They've gotten under our skin. We're spacing the dead. Remember us...."

http://www.st-minutiae.com/graphics/academy/history162/map_2_2.jpg

While I'm sorry that I missed Jason's latest "Star Wars: Dark Times" session, I look forward to continuing our adventures tonight and the D&D5e "Vanished Lands" nautical crew tomorrow! Live long and prosper, -Gene

https://star-wars-dark-times-jer.obsidianportal.com/https://vanished-lands.obsidianportal.com/posts/d-d5e-vanished-

lands-f2f-nautical-session-418-9https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-

episode-6https://groups.google.com/d/msg/holysteel/D4tLzBarPU4/

ZKfwGc0DCQAJhttps://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/DnD3VanishedLands/

conversations/messages/13292http://www.genesworlds.com/2015/09/06/star-trek-restoration-

episode-6-into-the-betreka-nebula/

>>Fellow role-players, who of you will be available for a telecom game this coming Sunday, 6 September 2015? Let us know if you'll be busy with Labor Day weekend activities.

>>I could continue our "Star Trek: Restoration" scenario, or we could begin the higher-level D&D5e "Vanished Lands" team! Note that I won't be around on Sept. 20. Let me know what you think, -Gene

>I think I can make it Sunday night. -Beruk A.

>I can be there on Sunday. -Byron V.O.

>>Beruk and Byron, thanks for your replies. I don't know yet whether we'll have quorum for a telecom session this coming Sunday, 6 September 2015.

>>Dexter and Sara most likely won't be available, and Josh and Geoff prefer to wait for the higher-level D&D5e "Vanished Lands" team to begin. Bruce, what about you?

>>If we have three or more people, we could proceed with "Star Trek: Restoration" or work on the Level 10 Player Characters. I'll call it one way or another by tomorrow night.

>>In the meantime, stay in touch, and have a good holiday weekend, -Gene

>I would be available Sunday night and would love to continue Star Trek. -Bruce K.

>>OK, let's return to the final frontier this Sunday! Unless I hear otherwise, I'll see Beruk, Byron, and Bruce online around 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. -Gene


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>Awesome! -Bruce K.

>The correct response would have possibly been Excelsior or this: "The Longest Khan" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR-HtE8IyNM -Beruk A.

>OK, guys got a picnic today that got pushed back because it is so hot here. We have a heat index over 100 today (lots of humidity)....so I will be late. Apologies. I will get there as soon as I can. -Byron

>In the interests of full disclosure -- I was late at a picnic and apologize profusely. I am prepared for the Klingon pain sticks. Sorry for not getting home in time to join you. -Byron

>>Byron, note that Beruk, Bruce, and I waited an hour and a half for you the other night. While it would have been nice to continue our "Star Trek: Restoration" telecom game, I understand that much of our group was busy over Labor Day weekend.

>>Last night's face-to-face session of the D&D5e "Vanished Lands" nautical crew went well, and I look forward to our eventual higher-level adventuring party.

>>So who's available this coming Sunday, 13 September 2015? Depending on who can play, we can play "Star Trek" or begin bringing your Level 10 D&D5e characters together!

>>Remember that I won't be running on Sept. 20. Stay in touch, -Gene

>Happy 28th birthday to Star Trek: The Next Generation! Here are my favorite 14 episodes: http://www.showbits.net/2012/09/28/star-trek-tng-favorite-episodes/ -Ken G.

>>Thanks, Ken. Live long and prosper! -Gene

>>A nice writeup of one of the better Trek fan film crews: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/12/nyregion/a-star-trek-dream-spread-from-upstate-new-york.html?_r=2

http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/episodes/

>>Let's hope they get this right! Live long and prosper.... -Genehttp://www.startrek.com/article/new-star-trek-series-premieres-

january-2017

>Holy carp! At first I thought it was early for April Fool's, but this is exciting! Why an online-only show, though? Is that a vote of no-confidence? And which universe will it take place in? -Ken

>>Ken, there's not much to go on, but CBS is no doubt launching the next Trek as a way to promote its online channel, just as others have done with Powers, The Man in the High Castle, and Daredevil. It's also likely that the TV network views space opera fans as outside its regular audience (The Big Bang Theory notwithstanding).

>>We'll see two years from now whether the buzz is strong enough for fans like us to be willing to pay to stream any Trek.... -Gene

>New season is best season, or new season is worst season? Debate! -Robert S.

>>LOL. Based on the producers listed, the new Trek is likely to be in the continuity of J.J. Abrams' movies, but I hope it tones down the excesses of those (weak plotting, flashy VFX) and builds on the strengths of modernized sets and acting. With the possible exception of TOS, every new Trek's first season is its weakest. -Gene

>I dug around online -- no sense yet of continuity or "pocket universe?" -Dave I.S.

http://io9.com/when-should-the-new-star-trek-tv-series-take-place-1740120901

http://www.wired.com/2015/11/new-star-trek-series-movies/

http://www.startrek.com/article/new-star-trek-series-premieres-january-2017

>>Make it so! -Steve M.R.

>>All Trek, all the time! -Gene http://startrekultimatevoyage.com/tour/

>Already have my tickets! -Ken G.

>I did not know this story! http://theoatmeal.com/comics/plane

>>Thanks, Ken! I vaguely remember that from one of Roddenberry's biographies or obituaries. Live long and prosper, -Gene

>And, to be fair: https://www.facebook.com/251089648271407/photos/a.251092048271167.56433.251089648271407/922082407838791/?type=3 -Ken G.

>Wow that is a cool story. -Beruk A.

>>I mostly agree....>>CBS is launching a new iteration of the space saga for its VOD

platform. Here's what it needs to succeed. http://www.wired.com/2015/11/geeks-guide-star-trek/

>Thanks, Gene!>I like these transcript highlights -- they're easier to produce than a

full transcript while still giving me enough reasons to listen to the full show. I should try that with my podcasts. -Ken G.

>>And here are more wish lists for the next Trek....http://io9.com/7-things-we-want-in-the-new-star-trek-tv-show-

1740580586http://www.techtimes.com/articles/82954/20150909/reboot-star-

trek-modern-television.htmhttp://www.gamesradar.com/10-things-we-want-see-new-star-trek-

tv-show/

>>Looks like another Enterprise might be biting the dust.... http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/markcassidycbm/news/?a=127975

>So much for the next one being about exploration... -Jim J.D'B.

>>We knew that the next Star Trek would again be villain-driven, but this looks more like a sci-fi buddy action flick with quips and Avatar-style visuals.

>>Ah well, I still hope that the final film in the J.J. Abrams universe will leave the franchise on a relatively high note.... -Gene

>Looks fun even if it's not really Trek. -Erik B.L.

http://sfcrowsnest.org.uk/star-trek-beyond-1st-us-trailer/http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2015/12/14/5-takeaways-

from-the-star-trek-beyond-trailer/http://io9.com/heres-what-we-can-piece-together-about-the-plot-

to-star-1747929104http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=poll&id=379

>>The latest interviews with Pegg give some hope, though.... https://www.inverse.com/article/9289-where-s-the-star-trek-beyond-hype

http://nerdist.com/star-trek-beyond-simon-pegg-interview-set-visit/http://geektyrant.com/news/justin-lin-reacts-to-fan-criticisms-of-star-

trek-beyond-trailer-wants-to-deconstruct-trek

>Oops. http://www.polygon.com/2015/12/17/10411730/star-trek-into-darkness-jj-abrams-frustration

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http://www.gamesradar.com/10-things-we-want-see-new-star-trek-tv-show/

http://www.gamesradar.com/10-things-we-want-see-new-star-trek-tv-show/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR-HtE8IyNM


>>Ken, while J.J. Abrams' first Star Trek reboot film was a shot of adrenaline into the franchise, Into Darkness turned out to be a muddled riff on Wrath of Khan (not unlike Superman Returns and Superman II)....

http://io9.gizmodo.com/now-its-jj-abrams-turn-to-acknowledge-that-into-darknes-1748508652

>>Let's hope that he does better with the space opera he wanted to work on all along -- Star Wars! -Gene

>Hehe, you know, other than Spock yelling, "Khan!", I didn't dislike Into Darkness all that much. I feel like a Trekkie traitor! :D -Lorien Green

>>Let's hope the script for the next Trek is better than the trailer indicated.... http://www.cracked.com/blog/why-star-trek-reboot-hates-idea-being-star-trek/

>I have very little hope. The trailer was TERRIBLE. And I read the Simon Pegg interview where he said the trailer wasn't representative of the movie... but on the other hand he supposedly tried to quit from writing the script three different times due to studio interference, so that certainly doesn't bode well. -Jim J.D'B.

>>Jim and fellow "Trekkers," the periodic downturns in our favorite franchises are among the reasons why we write our own fiction or devise our own role-playing scenarios.

>>While I've tried to stay optimistic, I agree that recent Star Trek, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings/Hobbit, and Doctor Who games have often been more entertaining than the "official canon."

>>Fortunately, there's also a lot of great genre TV right now, including superhero shows on the CW, ABC, and Netflix, as well as science fiction on BBC America, Amazon Prime, and SyFy -- who'd have thunk it?

>>Movies are always hit or miss, although I look forward to eventually comparing notes with you on The Force Awakens (not everyone cc:'ed here has seen it yet, so let's avoid "spoilers").

>>Live long and prosper, and I hope you and Cathey have a very Merry Christmas! -Gene

>>I agree with this: http://www.axanarproductions.com/david-gerrold-on-cbs-vs-axanar-part-3/

>Gerrold makes some good points. The fact is that the fan films are and have been infringement on Copyright held by Paramount. Now that it is possible to make films with studio-like production values, fan films can compete with Studio productions - especially where, as here, you have professionals involved.

>But that ignores the fact that more interest in Star Trek is better for CBS, better for Paramount, and better for fans. So, they should sit down and work something out. Being belligerent towards Paramount/CBS is foolish because they really hold the cards here.

>The smartest thing to do in the copyright/trademark realm is to ask permission first. If the Axanar folks had gotten permission in the first place, they wouldn't be in this pickle. It's also a threat to studios when you can raise funds through crowd-funding. And with a vehicle like Star Trek with multiple trademark and copyright protections in place, it's not going to fly -- literally.

>That said, I'd like to see Axanar. It would be great if CBS would just say OK, but you guys have to release it on our new platform first, and agree to rights for the project. -Erik Lutwin

>>Erik, I agree that the producers of Axanar should have checked with Paramount/CBS/Viacom before launching their Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. However, the studio has allowed increasingly sophisticated fan films to be made (as long as they're not for profit), helping to nurture the fan base during the lean years between Star Trek movies and assorted TV series.

>>In fact, I've pointed out a number of recent fan films that were arguably superior to Into Darkness, but Disney/Lucasfilm has been more

savvy about tapping into community talent, even having fans build the physical models for R2-D2 in the Star Wars prequels.

>>Let's hope that Axanar can ride out the dispute, that Star Trek Beyond is better than the initial teaser suggested, and that the upcoming streaming-only TV series is a worthy franchise continuation! Live long and prosper, -Gene

>I can see all the legal issues, and I do understand Paramount's stance. They do have to protect their property. But there has to be a solution that would work well for everyone.

>More broadly, a big part of the problem is, as Gene says, that other companies (Disney, mainly) have done a far better job of reaching out to fans and making them feel involved in their franchises.

>When you've got people dedicated enough to spend all their money and time producing fan films, doing cosplay that's indistinguishable from movie-quality, etc., you'd think that a smart company would find a way to take advantage of that enthusiasm rather than make the fans an enemy.

>Even more broadly, and the Gerrold piece speaks to this, Paramount has done a terrible job as a custodian of the Star Trek universe, and brand. Compare their work, especially post-Voyager, to what Disney has done both with Star Wars and with the Marvel Universe.

>We may disagree on specific movies or choices, but I think we would all agree that the people in charge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe care deeply about that world and have a good understanding of how that world works, what the core ideas of it are, why the hard-core fans love it, and how to also make it appeal to a broader, non-fanatic audience. The same for Star Wars.

>I don't think you can say that about Star Trek, at least not for the last 10+ years. -Jim J.D'B.

>Gene et al: If I were the one in charge of Axanar, I would have used original names, logos, etc., even before writing the script, so that my team would own all the rights to the movie, effectively giving the finger to Paramount, CBS, and Viacom.

>I would promote the movie to the Star Trek fandom as a movie that is not Star Trek, but is more true to the original spirit of Star Trek than what recently has been officially made.

>If I were Paramount, I would support Axanar and do some kind of profit sharing with the filmmakers (if it makes a profit from DVDs, merchandise, etc.).

>This is not without precedent: Shapeways is a company that does 3D printing on demand. Artists can place their art into the Shapeways store and Shapeways will process customers’ orders, print the item, and ship it out, giving the artist a copyright royalty for each sale. About two years ago, Shapeways made a deal with Hasbro.

>Apparently, many artists were fans of various franchises to which Hasbro owned the merchandising rights. Now what fan artists can do on Shapeways is sell 3D fan art, and the royalty is split between the artist and Hasbro. (Hasbro takes 35% of the royalty.) After uploading the art, the artist has to wait for approval and sign a licensing agreement.

>Here are brief descriptions of the arrangement:http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/08/28/shapeways-hasbro-let-fans-

sell-fan-made-transformers-little-pony-products-superfanart/http://makezine.com/2014/08/25/hasbro-and-shapeways-expand-

partnership-allow-fans-to-sell-transformers-fan-art-and-more/ -Carlo R.

>Did you receive my response to the email you forwarded to me about the Star Trek fan film legal battle? I just want to make sure my email (sent at 12:32 PM on 1/13/16) didn’t get lost.

>If I don’t respond this evening, it’s because I’ll be at the Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival. -Carlo

>>Carlo, we did receive your latest addition to the Axanar discussion, thanks. Enjoy the festival! -Gene

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>>I agree. Time to look again at my "Star Trek: Restoration" RPG scenario.... http://io9.gizmodo.com/10-things-that-star-trek-got-right-that-have-never-bee-1752983440?rev=1452798220984

>Star Trek Timelines now available! -Ken G. http://www.disruptorbeam.com/games/star-trek-timelines?c=em_160114&pid=db

>>Thanks, Ken. I met the developers a few cons ago, and I look forward to checking out the game -- when I have time. Live long and prosper! -Gene

>I backed this crowdfunding project — I hope it meets its goal! -Ken G.http://www.startrek.com/article/watch-it-now-1st-trailer-for-copd-

highly-illogical-a-special-tribute-to-leonard-nimoy

>>Thanks, Ken. I'm cc:'ing this to fellow Trekkers.... -Gene

>This documentary appears to have moved to Indiegogo for further funding: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/copd-highly-illogical-a-tribute-to-leonard-nimoy#/ -Ken

>>We'll have to wait and see whether this means more stuff like DS9 or more like Voyager.... http://www.startrek.com/article/bryan-fuller-named-co-creator-of-new-star-trek-tv-series

>Bryan Fuller? A clever nom de plume of Jurgen Klopp! Is there anything he can't do? -Jason

>>These look pretty cool: http://nerdist.com/new-star-trek-mega-bloks-boldly-go-where-no-lego-has-gone-before/

>[12 March 2016:] Better late than never? -Ken G. http://io9.gizmodo.com/star-trek-beyond-is-reshooting-and-adding-an-entirely-n-1764347508

>>Agdashloo has been good in The Expanse, and I'm guessing she's being added for some level of Federation or alien intrigue.

>>Let's hope that they achieve a good balance between a proper sendoff for the J.J. Abrams crew and being truer to the best of Star Trek.

>>CBS's new TV series was delayed until next year at least in part to avoid overlap with the cinematic version. http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/41852/why-cbs-star-trek-won-t-hit-until-2017

>>Too bad that Paramount can't settle with the makers of Axanar peacefully. https://www.inverse.com/article/12728-even-the-internet-can-t-solve-paramount-s-star-trek-problem

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/crowdfunded-star-trek-movie-draws-851474

>>It was great to see you at the "Star Trek: Live" concert in Boston a week ago. I'm also considering attending the big convention in New York in September: http://www.startrekmissions.com/ Live long and prosper! -Gene

http://www.space.com/12858-star-trek-timeline-science-fiction-infographic.html

http://www.cnet.com/news/the-coolest-star-trek-reboot-youre-not-watching/

http://trekmovie.com/http://www.startrek.com/

>Friends: As I said before, all the Axanar team needs to do is change some words, logos, spaceship designs, and a few other copyrighted things, and they will own all rights to an amazing movie. I’m sure Star Trek fandom will like the movie, and the current legal battle would not only go away, but would serve as free publicity for the movie.

>It’s interesting to see the comments on YouTube saying that the Prelude to Axanar short film is so much better than what Hollywood has been making.

>If the Axanar team makes the movie officially non-Star-Trek, then they can even grow their own franchise, giving the Star Trek fans

what they really want, movies that are true to the original spirit of Star Trek, which is why the fans became fans in the first place.

>The Axanar team could license the rights to its own independent franchise to other fan-film filmmakers, who may start enthusiastically making Axanar-franchise fan films instead of Star Trek fan films.

>The Axanar team and their licensed fans could even make money with merchandising. -Carlo

>>Carlo, I agree that it shouldn't be too hard for the Axanar team to make a few changes to get around Paramount's prohibition, but I don't like the implications for the numerous, often-excellent Trek fan films being made.

>>Lucasfilm has been tolerant and even encouraging of fan films, helping to nurture the community between cinematic releases.

>>You're also right that the best genre entertainment of each generation should inspire new creators, not just infinite reboots, sequels, and alternate continuities.

>>I'm also annoyed that Paramount dropped the stop-motion Little Prince film, which was due to be released next week. There's a lot of great animation out there that's not Disney/Pixar or Studio Ghibli.

http://io9.gizmodo.com/wtf-paramount-has-dropped-the-little-prince-a-week-be-1764453209

http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/03/11/paramount-dumps-the-little-prince-a-week-before-release

>>Speaking of which, I'll be catching Zootopia tomorrow and hopefully Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice next week. Have a good weekend! -Gene

>[1 April 2016:] Tribble Trial Trends Toward Trouble: This cannot end well -Ken G. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2vug7gYiuE

>>LOL. Happy April Fool's Day, and LLAP! -Gene

>>Fellow role-players, I hope that you're having a good week and that the D&D5e "Vanished Lands: Shadow Wyvern Company" telecom fantasy campaign can resume this coming Sunday, 1 May 2016.

>>I'm also preparing to revisit our "Star Trek: Restoration" sci-fi scenario in cases when we don't have quorum. Here are some notes to refresh your memories:

-Character creation and setting timeline: https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/wikis/star-trek-restoration-notes

-D20/FATE character template: https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters/d20-fate-star-trek-restoration-p-c-template

-The U.S.S. Rotha and crew (plus associates from the Love's Latinum Lost): https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/items/u-s-s-rotha-ncc-1993-c https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters

-Episode 1: Diplomacy interrupted https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-1

-Episode 2: Facing off with Klingons, Romulans, and Ferengi https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-2

-Episode 3: Finding a spy in a former Federation colony https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-3

-Episode 4: Rogue scientist at Aldebaran https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-4

-Episode 5: The lonely Klingon and averting a civil war https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-5

-Episode 6: Exploring the derelict Essex in the Betreka Nebula https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-6

>>"Episode 7" would pick up right after that, as the away team finds a disturbing final entry in the Essex's log, and the Rotha is disabled by power fluctuations.... Let me know if you're interested, and live long and prosper!

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http://www.startrek.com/

http://trekmovie.com/





http://www.startrekmissions.com/

https://www.inverse.com/article/12728-even-the-internet-can-t-solve-paramount-s-star-trek-problem




http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/41852/why-cbs-star-trek-won-t-hit-until-2017

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/41852/why-cbs-star-trek-won-t-hit-until-2017

http://io9.gizmodo.com/star-trek-beyond-is-reshooting-and-adding-an-entirely-n-1764347508

http://io9.gizmodo.com/star-trek-beyond-is-reshooting-and-adding-an-entirely-n-1764347508

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/copd-highly-illogical-a-tribute-to-leonard-nimoy#/

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/copd-highly-illogical-a-tribute-to-leonard-nimoy#/

http://www.startrek.com/article/watch-it-now-1st-trailer-for-copd-highly-illogical-a-special-tribute-to-leonard-nimoy

http://www.startrek.com/article/watch-it-now-1st-trailer-for-copd-highly-illogical-a-special-tribute-to-leonard-nimoy


>>As I've noted, there will also be opportunities for others to run one-shots when I'll be traveling in the coming months. The first of my absences will be in mid-May, and I'll be unavailable Memorial Day weekend and two weeks in June.

>>Josh has already proposed Dungeon World and FATE Freeport.>>In the Boston-area, face-to-face groups, we're starting to prepare

for the transition from my D&D5e "Vanished Lands: Storm Riders" and Bruce's sci-fi D&D5e "Kings and Pawns" to my modern supernatural GURPS 4e Lite "Immortals" and Jason's swashbuckling fantasy "Wolfstone," plus assorted one-shots. Stay in touch, -Gene

>>Cautiously optimistic.... Live long and prosper! -Gene http://www.startrek.com/article/watch-teaser-trailer-for-new-star-trek-series

>Gene et al: The name of this new series is just Star Trek? When talking about the different Star Trek series, how do we distinguish this one from the others? Do we call it Star Trek: The 2016 Series or Star Trek: The CBS All Access Series? -Carlo

>>Carlo, as with the J.J. Abrams reboot or the "reimagined" Battlestar Galactica, we may have to call it "Trek 2017" or "nuTrek TV," but I also think that the series may get an additional name before it airs.... -Gene

>>The next trailer for Star Trek: Beyond http://io9.gizmodo.com/in-the-latest-trailer-for-star-trek-beyond-fear-of-deat-1777864439

>>And good news for fan films: http://io9.gizmodo.com/paramounts-lawsuit-against-axanar-productions-star-trek-1777959978

>>This is a good point for the next TV series: http://nerdvanamedia.com/columns/star-trek-new-villains/111483/

>>Live long and prosper! -Gene

>I was happy to hear that the powers that be decided to drop the Axanar legal action. A great fan film can only make fans hungry for more Star Trek. -Bruce K.

>>I agree, Bruce!>>My recent conversations with Byron and Jason about the best

parts of Star Trek reminded me our our "Star Trek: Restoration" game, which we'll get back to sometime soon! -Gene

>It's just a wish, but — could it be? -Ken G. http://www.designntrend.com/articles/76587/20160523/castle-alum-nathan-fillion-joins-cast-of-cbs-star-trek-series.htm

>>I saw. While I like Fillion, he's a bit too close to the Kirk mold, isn't he?

>>I've been watching Castle for the past several years, but given how Quantum Leap's Scott Bakula worked out on Enterprise, I wonder if an unknown might be better for the next TV Trek.... -Gene

>But then, if the new Trek series is an anthology, launching with a familiar face might be a good idea before introducing a new captain.... -Ken G.

>>Fellow role-players, here is my update for our latest "Star Trek: Restoration" session, which Brian S. hosted in Burlington, Mass., on Monday, 23 May 2016:


Almost half a century after the voyages of the Enterprise-E, the United Federation of Planets and other interstellar states are slowly recovering from wars and ecological disasters. A new crew takes a refitted vessel to conduct diplomacy, defend life, and explore the galaxy....


>>Player Characters for Gene D.'s "Star Trek: Restoration" space opera scenario, using D20 Prime Directive and FATE 3e Starblazer Adventures and Bulldogs:


-"Lieutenant Kyerak" [Bruce K.]: male human/Vulcan hybrid with a temper; ambitious junior officer in the U.S.S. Rotha's command division

-"Lt. Orzzek Kalifa" [Byron V.O.]: male Andorian (blue-skinned humanoid with white hair and antennae), assertive science officer

-"Lt. Jarric Jameson" [Dexter V.H./Brian S.]: male genetically modified human colonist (Maquis descendant) and commando

-"Chief Ravi Chandler" [Brian S.]: male Altarian human, non-commissioned officer and transporter expert aboard the Rotha

-"Mr. Vallcin" [Jason E.R.]: male Bolian (blue-skinned, bilaterally symmetrical humanoid), bartender of the Rotha's "Starlight Lounge"

-"DaiMon Froot" [Rich C.G.]: male Ferengi (short, large-eared extraterrestrial) merchant and negotiator, owner of the trade ship Love's Latinum Lost

-"Kimbal Tegan" [Beruk A.]: male Trill (long-lived symbiont), ex-Starfleet operations specialist aboard the Love's Latinum Lost

-"Tau" [Drew S.]: male Ferengi, medic aboard the Love's Latinum Lost

-"Lt. Mari Killu" [Sara F./absent]: female Caitian (felinoid) security/tactical officer on the Rotha

-"Lt. Boran' Gorir" [Josh C./absent]: male Jem-Hadar (bio-engineered Dominion soldier), aggressive envoy/engineer

>>Episode 7: Ghost Ship and hollow spherePreviously, junior officers aboard the U.S.S. Rotha, NCC 1993-C, stopped assassins from disrupting a diplomatic mission and faced off with Klingons, Romulans, and Ferengi in the Neutral Zone.

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episode-1https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-

episode-2They also worked with the Love's Latinum Lost to stop interference with the Aldebaran system, finding spies and averting a civil war in the former Federation colony.




>>"Stardate 95306.40 (23 April 2418):" In the Betraka Nebula, an away team from the Rotha and Love's Latinum Lost explored

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a derelict starship. The U.S.S. Essex, NCC-173, was presumed lost with all hands more than 250 (Terran) years ago many parsecs away.


Lt. Kyerak reviews the last log entry on the bridge of the Daedalus-class Federation starship. "They've gotten under our skin. We're spacing the dead. Remember us," said Atina Xdaar, an Andorian and acting commander of the Essex.

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Lt. Jameson downloads what he can from the ship's computer core before being forced to stop by a virus. Mr. Tegan relays communications from main engineering, where he attempts to restore power. Security officer En. Scalzi stands by.

On the Rotha, Chief Chandler is unable to maintain a transporter lock on the away team because of power fluctuations. Capt. Andelina Nobatu orders him and Lt. Orzzek to take a shuttlecraft over. Ravi requests Mr. Vallcin because of his immunities.

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DaiMon Froot and Tau notice the flickering lights on the Rotha and Essex and raise the Love's Latinum Lost's shields. They also see an unidentified dodecahedral craft docking with the Essex.

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Lt. Orzzek, Chief Chandler, and Mr. Vallcin race from the Essex's landing bay to join the away team amidships. Mr. Tegan stays in engineering to deal with the mysterious power drain.

http://www.daedalusclass.com/schematic3.jpgJarric draws his phaser pistol but holds as two robots emerge from the airlock. Cutter and Roller seem surprised to find anyone alive so long after they collected a few previous survivors.

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Orzzek and Ravi scan the androids with tricorders, but they don't match any known design. Kyerak asks the robots where they come from and what happened to the crew of the Essex.

Cutter and Roller say that they come from a larger ship and that the nebula's electromagnetic properties "were incompatible" with the Federation vessel.

Kimball crawls into a Jeffries tube to manually override the airlock. Vallcin notices the scent of machine oil, confirming that the robots had previously visited the Essex.

Over on the Love's Latinum Lost, Ferengi Froot and Tau try to communicate with Capt. Nobatu as the Rotha loses power. They also see a larger 12-sided ship come out of warp.

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Cutter and Roller explain to Andorian Orzzek and Altarian Ravi that they are members of the lowest caste, with "Light Bearers" and "Sphere Shapers" above them.

However, half-Vulcan Kyerak and human Jarric cut the conversation short, believing that the robots are direct threats to the Federation ships.

Bolian Vallcin tries to defuse tensions by demonstrating how two drinks taste terrible until mixed. Trill Kimball manages to restore functions on the Essex for a second time.

Kyerak and Jarric open fire on Cutter and Roller, forcing them back to their pod. Ravi beams Orzzek over to the Rotha to explain to chief engineer Lt.Cmdr. Akira Gorou how to recalibrate the power relays.


Froot orders the crew of his trade vessel to extend shields around the disabled Rotha. Tau, who is a doctor, not an ops officer, tries to activate a tractor beam and phasers but ends up firing in the direction of the Starfleet ship.

Lt. Jameson, Chief Chandler, and En. Scalzi begin feeling itchy and fear that they are infected by whatever killed most of the Essex's crew. Fortunately, Tau teleports over to treat the interaction between the machine men's emissions and the local electromagnetic fields.

Capt. Nobatu says that the Rotha isn't ready to follow the robot ship, so Mr. Vallcin pilots the shuttle, bringing the away team to the Love's Latinum Lost.

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The Ferengi ship follows the larger dodecahedron to its homeworld, which turns out to be a hollow Bernal Sphere. The team (with the exception of Froot) disembarks and meets two Sphere Shapers, Prudence and Thrift.

http://en.es-static.us/upl/2013/05/dyson-sphere-artist-2.jpgThe robots explain that the survivors of the Essex whom they rescued "were too damaged," so they enclosed their functioning organs in mechanical bodies.

Foresight and Smasher reassure the visitors that they are well, even if they find robot society a bit constraining. Kyerak gives them some of the items retrieved from the Essex, and Vallcin offers a toast to missing friends.

Orzzek notices that the Bernal sphere is built around a stable transwarp conduit, similar to the wormhole near Deep Space Nine. Ravi and Tau are satisfied that the robots are different from the Borg and not a threat, although Kimball and Jarric remain wary.

The Starfleet personnel and their Ferengi and Trill allies part with the robots on good terms and return to the Rotha.

Ambitious Lt. Kyerak reports to Capt. Nobatu on the away team's findings on the Essex and the machine world.

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Lt. Kalifa tells Trill first officer Cmdr. Nasami Wahid that Lt. Kyerak and Lt. Jameson fired on the robots in self-defense. He also notes the strategic importance of the transwarp conduit.

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DaiMon Froot tells Tau and Kimball that he remains skeptical about the U.F.P.'s ideals.

Chief Chandler still plans to request a transfer to a less-dangerous post, but Mr. Vallcin has had a taste of field missions. Capt. Nobatu orders the Rotha to set course for home....

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>[20 June 2016] Sigh… https://imgur.com/EFml0zp [the untimely death of Anton Yelchin, the young actor who portrayed En. Pavel Chekov in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek films] -Ken G.

>>Yeah, I saw that on Facebook. Sad news indeed. -Gene

>Same here ... really sad. -David I.S.

>Paramount & CBS have decided to put restrictions on Star Trek fan films: http://www.startrek.com/fan-films

-No more than 30 minutes long-No sequels or seasons allowed-All Star Trek props & uniforms must be official merchandise, not

homemade-No Star Trek alumni actors are allowed to participate-No fundraising above $50,000-No physical distribution on DVD

>Ridiculous. :( -Ken G.

>>Interesting. While I understand that Paramount and CBS want to control the quality and creations around their popular Star Trek brand, I think these restrictions are too tight.

>>Most of the excellent fan films of the past several years would not be allowed under these terms, and I hope they'll be grandfathered in.

>>Various studios have already cracked down on bootleg videos at conventions and online, but fans may well turn back to such distribution methods.

>>This is a setback for the Axanar supporters -- I'm one of them -- and it's too bad that the companies don't understand IDIC.

>>I suspect there'll be more lawsuits, but in the meantime, I'll keep reading Trek fanfic, creating tabletop RPG scenarios, wearing unofficial costumes, and hoping the franchise earns our respect! Live long and prosper, -Gene

>I understand that there are intellectual property issues involved that probably require Paramount/CBS to respond in some way, they are fools for taking such a hard line.

>If you have fans who so love the world you've created that they are willing to spend all their leisure time, and thousands of dollars, to create their own stories in that world, it seems as though you ought to be able to find some way to let them do it (which provides free advertising for your intellectual property) and make money on it yourself. LucasFilm figured it out with the Star Wars fan film awards.

>But instead they decide to treat their most loyal fans as the enemy and sue them. Idiots. -Jim J.D'B.

>It's very interesting. While it says it is not a license it reads like one. I think it's perfectly understandable and reasonable for CBS to set limitations on fan films. I do think however, that they went a little overboard in their limits. First, what I agree with:

-Fan films should be non-commercial. It's CBS' intellectual property. They get to make money.

-Limited budgets. Axanar aside, CBS is not inviting direct competition to official movies and shows.

-Use of official merchandise. Sorry, kids, but if you using in on film it should be official -- unless it's not commercially available. If your story calls for something that isn't official that's no problem. Frankly, I very much doubt and CBS will go after anyone on this one anyway. But if you got a kick starter I think they would.

-Having actors who are presently in Star Trek projects in your film. Yeah it would be really cool to have Zachary Quinto or Zoe Saldana.

>What I don't agree with:-Fan should be able to create serials or longer works if they wish. -Actors and folks who used to be on Star Trek projects but are not

currently employed should be allowed to have fun too -- but not the main characters without CBS permission unless as part of a parody.

-Moreover, CBS should be flexible if requested beforehand by behind the scenes folks who wish to practice their craft on their own time on an unpaid basis.

>I think they should grandfather in existing fan films -- provided no money changes hands. What do you think? -Erik B.L.

http://www.forcesofgeek.com/2016/06/star-trek-fan-film-guidelines-slight-most-dedicated-fanbase.html

>Friends: I reposted what I said in January (see below). Paramount should just do profit sharing, or some other mutually beneficial arrangement. Also, fans, and makers of fan films, need to stop enslaving themselves so much to popular franchises and embrace original fictional universes. There are many amazing original science fiction, fantasy, and horror independent movies made every year and shown at various genre film festivals around the world.

>Gene et al: If I were the one in charge of Axanar, I would have used original names, logos, etc., even before writing the script, so that my team would own all the rights to the movie, effectively giving the finger to Paramount, CBS, and Viacom. I would promote the movie to the Star Trek fandom as a movie that is not Star Trek, but is more true to the original spirit of Star Trek than what recently has been officially made.

>If I were Paramount, I would support Axanar and do some kind of profit sharing with the filmmakers (if it makes a profit from DVDs, merchandise, etc.). This is not without precedent: Shapeways is a company that does 3D printing on demand. Artists can place their art into the Shapeways store and Shapeways will process customers’ orders, print the item, and ship it out, giving the artist a copyright royalty for each sale.

>About two years ago, Shapeways made a deal with Hasbro. Apparently, many artists were fans of various franchises to which Hasbro owned the merchandising rights.

>Now what fan artists can do on Shapeways is sell 3D fan art, and the royalty is split between the artist and Hasbro. (Hasbro takes 35% of the royalty.) After uploading the art, the artist has to wait for approval and sign a licensing agreement.

>Here are brief descriptions of the arrangement:http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/08/28/shapeways-hasbro-let-fans-

sell-fan-made-transformers-little-pony-products-superfanart/http://makezine.com/2014/08/25/hasbro-and-shapeways-expand-

partnership-allow-fans-to-sell-transformers-fan-art-and-more/ -Carlo

>Huh. It'll be interesting to see what this looks like. -Ken G. http://renegades.show/home/a-message-from-the-renegades-team-regarding-the-new-fan-film-guidelines/

>>Ken, as Carlo and Erik noted, some Star Trek fan films will be able to strip out the branded stuff and be presented as original science fiction. Others, especially those lovingly accurate to the original series, will unfortunately have to cease until the studios realize that they shouldn't bite the hand that feeds them.

>>Dungeons & Dragons went through a similar evolution. In the early 2000s, Wizards of the Coast (which had bought TSR) released the D20 Open Game License, which led to a boom of third-party publishers supporting the third edition of that fantasy tabletop RPG, D&D3e.

>>But the quality -- and, indeed, decency -- of some of the materials started to slip, so WotC tightened the restrictions in its Game System License with D&D4e. The D&D3x/D20 boom crashed, leading to retro-clone rivals such as Paizo's Pathfinder.

>>More recently, WotC has belatedly released a slightly less restrictive OGL for D&D5e, but some of the publishers and role-players have moved on. Paramount/CBS risks losing even more Trek fans to Star Wars and other franchises.... -Gene

>Gene: I copied the following thread from the Science Fiction Forum Yahoo Group. The oldest post is at the bottom of this email. -Carlo

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>I haven't gone to any Star Trek films since the 2009 reboot. I'm not interested in wasting my money on crap.

>The first film was the only serious attempt at an intelligent, epic hard SF Star Trek story. Most of the rest have just been milking the franchise.

>When the new series comes to regular television I'll take a look at it. But I'm not going out of my way to find it on some streaming service, and I'm not about to pay to see it. I have plenty of other things to do with my time, such as reading books, where most of the intelligent SF has always been found. -Brian McGuinness <[email protected]>

>Star Trek's hard to make both cerebral and successful on the big screen. It's been done, but even back in the day it wasn't quite the ideal platform for delivering intellectual stories in the Trek framework.

>It's sort of an unfair comparison between ST movies and ST TV series. Movies have 2 hours to get it "Right" (meaning generate buzz that gets people to pay for a ticket) or there is no sequel. One shot, that's it. Even if the movie is a hit and you get to make 2 follow-up films (3 in the case of JJ-verse Star Trek) that's a total of only 6 or 8 hours of content for the franchise. It you're the average Ferengi studio head, you go with the sure thing: 'Action - Adventure' Star Trek.

>The TV version of Star Trek has something like 728 hours of content. That's literally a month, 30 days of continuous airtime to try things out vs. 8 hours of screen time. Comedy, tear-jerk drama, action/adventure, philosophical musings, political commentary, and yeah... cerebral stuff. Movies? No time to make mistakes and recover. 120 minutes and you're done.

>Thankfully, that new TV series is executive produced by the director of Wrath of Khan and Undiscovered Country, and it's headed by Bryan Fuller.

There you go, more time to get deep, without the Sword of Damocles ("Profit, or else...") hanging over their heads. One hopes that they make the most of this opportunity. -John C.

>I personally didn't like Pushing Daisies, but I can separate my own personal likes from the ability to recognize that the show made an effort.

>I understand that the pilot for the new show will be on regular TV, and they've been purposefully vague on episodes after that. They want to push their service over already popular services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, but I strongly suspect that the new series will make it to regular television -- it just won't be available online via services that are not CBS All Access. -Josh W.

>I hate the idea of subscribing to a streaming service just to see Star Trek.

>Bryan Fuller is a good choice. Haven't seen Hannibal, but I liked the other too. Pushing Daisies was full of . . . deranged whimsy? -Stefan Jones [email protected]

>Star Trek's hard to make both cerebral and successful on the big screen. It's been done, but even back in the day it wasn't quite the ideal platform for delivering intellectual stories in the Trek framework.

Thankfully, that new TV series is executive produced by the director of Wrath of Khan and Undiscovered Country, and it's headed by Bryan Fuller, who developed the Hannibal TV series, which I understand was quite cerebral, created Dead Like Me and Pushing Daisies, and has written not terrible episodes of DS9. So I'm much more hopeful than I was when the show was originally announced.

>I figured this was the case long ago, but it is kind of refreshing to read someone just say it. The place to get thoughtful, or at least complex-enough-to-be-engaging, SF&F these days is television.

https://www.inverse.com/article/17139-chris-pine-says-a-brainy-star-trek-movie-wouldn-t-work-in-today-s-hollywood>Back in 1965, NBC told Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry his science-fiction TV show was “too cerebral” for television audiences to enjoy. And it looks like in 2016, our current incarnation of the heroic Captain Kirk agrees with that assessment. While making the interview

rounds for Star Trek Beyond, Chris Pine said, “…you can’t make Star Trek cerebral in 2016. It just wouldn’t work in today’s marketplace.”

>To be fair, these comments can be read as a defense against the perception that Star Trek Beyond is valuing fast-and-furious action over philosophical rumination. Pine went on to say that the recent Star Trek films have attempted to “hide” complex themes inside of bigger, louder narratives but that right now, doing anything more interesting or thoughtful is “tricky.” -Stefan J.

>>Thanks, Carlo. I had seen threads on Chris Pine's Trek comments last week.

>>Naturally, I don't agree that it's impossible to do thoughtful science fiction today, whether it's in books, games, movies, or television. The Expanse, The Martian, and other recent works show that they're possible, even if they're not to everyone's taste.

>>That said, I do think Paramount/CBS is struggling with how to appeal to both the older fans of the franchise and to newer and potential viewers. My expectations for Star Trek: Beyond are lower than for the next TV series, since the movies have always tended to be villain-centric. Movies must also satisfy studio demands for profit -- hence all the recent "requels" rather than solid additions to several series.

>>TV shows (and I'm including streaming) can spend more time developing characters, settings, and stories. For example, Star Wars: Clone Wars and Rebels have patched many of the continuity and plot holes of that franchise's prequel trilogy and bridged the two other sets of movies.

>>At its best, Star Trek should be optimistic and heroic, focus on friendships, and mix relevant social allegory with plausible and speculative science. Let's hope that J.J. Abrams and company call it a day with Beyond and that Brian Fuller and company strive for Gene Roddenberry's ideals with the next TV series! I happen to like Pushing Daisies, but Trek will require a lot more.... LLAP, -Gene

>>Boston-area role-playing games, summer 2014:-"Vanished Lands: Vistel's Circus," Gene D. 's fantasy campaign,

using the D20 Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game ("BFRPG"), Dungeon Crawl Classics, and FATE 3e Legends of Anglerre

-"Vanished Lands: A New Dawn," Gene D.'s telecom fantasy, using "BFRPG," AD&D1 Oriental Adventures, Skype, and the Rolz online dice roller

-"Glassworks: the Devil's Den," Jason E.R.'s superhero scenario, using Icons

-"Into the Far West," Josh C.'s telecom wuxia/Western, using Wushu, FATE, Google+, and Roll20

-"Big Trouble in New Vegas" Rob H.'s telecom game, using Apocalypse World, Google+, EpicWords, and Roll20

-"Star Trek: Restoration," Gene D.'s telecom space opera, using D20/FATE house rules, Skype, and Rolz

-Tianxia: Blood, Silk, and Jade, Josh C.'s wuxia (Asian-style fantasy) one-shot, using FATE Core

-School Daze, Rich C.G.'s latest rules-light, high school-based one-shot

-"Eberron/Reign of Winter," Bruce K.'s high fantasy, using Pathfinder

>>Boston-area role-playing games, as of spring 2015:-"Vanished Lands: Vistel's Expedition," Gene D. 's fantasy

campaign, using D20 Pathfinder, FATE 3e Legends of Anglerre, and Obsidian Portal

-"Vanished Lands: A New Dawn," Gene D.'s telecom fantasy, using AD&D1/D&D3.0 Oriental Adventures, Pathfinder, Skype, and the Rolz.org online dice roller

-"Channel 37," Jason E.R.'s speculative fiction/dimension-hopping miniseries, using FATE Accelerated Edition and Obsidian Portal

-"The Land of Lost Souls," Dexter V.H.'s telecom fantasy miniseries, using Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition, AD&D2/D&D3.5 Dragonlance, the Forgotten Realms, Palladium Fantasy, Obsidian Portal, Skype, and the Rolz.org dice roller

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http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Underdark

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Dragonlance_modules_and_sourcebooks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Editions_of_Dungeons_%26_Dragons

http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules

https://land-of-lost-souls.obsidianportal.com/

http://fate-srd.com/fate-accelerated-fae-menu

http://www.evilhat.com/home/fae/

https://channel-37.obsidianportal.com/

http://paizo.com/prd/

http://paizo.com/pathfinder/adventurePath/reignOfWinter

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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/Adamant/far-west-western-wuxia-mashup-adventure-game

http://intothefarwest.com/2011/06/03/the-odyssey-system-the-rules-of-far-west/

http://icons-truth-justice-and-gaming.wikispaces.com/

http://www.fvlminata.com/

http://www.obsidianportal.com/profile/jroberts96

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http://rolz.org/group

http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_Adventures

https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/holysteel

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-"Star Trek: Restoration," Gene D.'s space-opera campaign, using D20 Prime Directive, FATE 3e Starblazer Adventures, Bulldogs, and Mindjammer 2e, house rules, Obsidian Portal, Skype, and the Rolz.org online dice roller

-"Arrows of Deasnow," Rob H.'s telecom fantasy, using Dungeon World, Google+, EpicWords, and Roll20

-"Steam Wars," Josh C.'s steampunk space opera, using FATE Accelerated Edition, JadePunk, Roll20, and Obsidian Portal

-"The School of Five Excellences," Josh C.'s wuxia (Asian-style fantasy) using FATE Core; TianXia: Blood, Silk, and Jade; Roll20; and Obsidian Portal

-"Grimm's Gate," Drew S.'s telecom fantasy, using Swords & Wizardry, Google+, and Roll20

-"Beneath a Metal Sky," Bruce K.'s sci-fi/horror one-shot, using Dread (Jenga-based)

>>Boston-area role-playing games, as of summer 2015:-Gene D.'s "Vanished Lands" heroic fantasy campaign, using

Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition, Obsidian Portal, Skype, and the Rolz.org online dice roller

-Josh C.'s telecom fantasy miniseries, using Dungeon World, Google+, and Roll20

-Josh C.'s FATE Freeport swashbuckling fantasy scenarios, using Skype and Roll20

-Jason E.R.'s "Star Wars: Dark Times," space fantasy scenario, using Savage Worlds and Obsidian Portal

-Rich C.G. (proposed):-Arkham Horror board game and Call of Cthulhu horror scenarios-Dread, Jenga-based suspense one-shot-School Daze, rules-light, high school-based one-shot-"War of the Dead," zombie apocalypse, using Savage Worlds

-Drew S.'s "Cumberland County , " Southern fantasy one-shot s , using the Roll for Shoes RPG

-Rob's "DC Heroes" telecom superhero game, using the D20 Mutants & Masterminds 2e

-Robert S.'s "Rio de Janeiro by Night," dark investigation series, using Vampire 20th Anniversary Edition

-Jazz J.'s Torchbearer, Burning Wheel/Redwall-based fantasy

>>Boston-area role-playing games, as of autumn 2015:-Gene D.'s "Vanished Lands" heroic fantasy campaigns, using


-Jason E.R.'s "Star Wars: Dark Times," space fantasy scenario, using Savage Worlds and Obsidian Portal

-Drew S.'s Swords & Wizardry old-school Renaissance telecom fantasy game

-Rob's "DC Heroes" telecom superhero game, using the D20 Mutants & Masterminds 2e

-Robert S.'s "Rio de Janeiro by Night," dark investigation series, using Vampire: the Masquerade 20th Anniversary Edition

-Jazz J.'s Torchbearer, Burning Wheel-based retro fantasy

>>Boston-area role-playing games, as of spring 2016:-Gene D.'s "Vanished Lands" heroic fantasy campaigns, using


-Bruce K.'s "Kings and Pawns" sci-fi miniseries, using D&D5e-Josh C.'s Primeval Thule sword-and-sorcery telecom game, using

D&D5e, Google+ hangouts, and Roll20-Rob's TianXia: Blood, Silk, and Jade wuxia telecom fantasy-Drew S.'s "Grimm's Gate," telecom fantasy, using Swords &

Wizardry, Google+, and Roll20

>>Coming soon, summer 2016:-Gene D.'s "Immortals" modern supernatural scenario, using GURPS

4e Lite -Jason E.R.'s "Wolfstone" swashbuckling fantasy, rules TBD-Game Mastering Workshop II: Session Preparation

-Jazz J.'s "The Dread Crypt of Skogenby" retro fantasy, using Torchbearer

-Drew S.'s "Cumberland County , " Southern fantasy one-shot s , using Roll for Shoes or Wing Commander?

-Jason E.R.'s "Fvlminata: Expeditio Africana" alternate history/fantasy one-shot, using Savage Worlds

>>Telecom proposals:-"Blimey, We'll Take Their Ship" (Josh C.'s nautical fantasy, using

FATE Freeport)-Dungeon World (Josh C.'s rules-light fantasy retro-clone)-"Star Trek: Restoration" (Gene D.'s D20/FATE space opera)-"Vanished Lands" (Gene D.'s D&D5e backup parties)


*Player Character: Role-Player:* *Campaign: "Star Trek: Restoration"* space opera*Game Master:* Gene D.*Rules systems:* D20 _"Prime

Directive":http://www.starfleetgames.com/pdindex.shtml_, "FATE":http://fate-srd.com/ 3e _"Starblazer Adventures":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starblazer_Adventures, "Bulldogs":https://brennan-taylor.squarespace.com/#/bulldogs/,_ and _"Mindjammer":http://mindjammerpress.com/mindjammer/_ 2e, plus "_Starships and Spacemen_ 2e,":http://goblinoidgames.com/shop/roleplaying-games/starships-spacemen/starships-spacemen-2e.html "house rules":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters/d20-fate-vortex-p-c-template, "Obsidian Portal":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/items/u-s-s-rotha-ncc-1993-c, Skype, and the "Rolz.org":https://rolz.org/group online dice roller

*Adventuring party:* Crew of the U.S.S. _"Rotha":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/items/u-s-s-rotha-ncc-1993-c,_ NCC 1993-C (_Ambassador_ class refit)

*Date revised:* August 2015/"_April 2418_"

*Aspects* (tag for + 1d6 or reroll on skills, plus compels; + 1 /5 lvls.):# _Origin/species:_ # _Occupation/class/division:_

** _Level/rank:_ *4* (lieutenant, junior grade; sessions /5)# _Trouble/foibles:_ # _Guest star:_ Superior officer -- # _Motivation/alignment:_ # _Adventuring:_

*Attributes* (and bonuses; see also racial adjustments; + 1 /4 lvls.):* _Strength:_ *XX* (_bonus:_ ; x5 max carry, x10 max. lift, to melee

damage)* _Dexterity:_ *XX* (_bonus:_ ; x2 =ft./rd., to hit, init., Acrobatics)* _Constitution:_ *XX* (_bonus:_ ; to Hit Pts./Lvl., Endurance)* _Intelligence:_ *XX* (_bonus:_ ; see skills)* _Wisdom:_ *XX* (_bonus:_ ; to Resolve)* _Charisma:_ *XX* (_bonus:_ ; to Leadership)

(_Bonuses: 1-3:_ - 3, _4-5:_ - 2, _6-8:_ - 1, _9-11:_ 0, _12-14:_ + 1, _15-17:_ + 2, _18-20:_ + 3, _21-23:_ + 4)

*Combat statistics* (no more Brawl/Melee/Shooting):* *Armor Class: XX* = (uniform 12 + Dex bonus + gear)* *Hit Points: XX* (_by division/level_ -- Command d12,

Communications d6, Engineering d8, Medical d8, Sciences d6, Security/tactical d10)

* *Base Attack Bonus: + XX* = (1/2 lvl. for Cmd/Sec, 1/3 lvl. for others, + Dex bonus, stunts)

*Weapons:*

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* Phaser, Type 2 (stun DC 20 Fort or 4d6 damage)

*Skills* (*25* ranks total, 10 pts. +5/level; ranks in any one skill limited to level; see also class/division requirements):

*Saves:** _Acrobatics:_ *XX* ( ranks + Dex bonus; Reflex)* _Endurance:_ *XX* ( + Con; Fortitude, run, swim)* _Resolve:_ *XX* ( + Wis; Will)

*Other proficiencies:** _Animal Handling:_ *XX* ( ranks + Wis; ride)* _Area Knowledge:_ *XX* ( + Int; history, law/politics)* _Athletics:_ *XX* ( + Str; climb, jump, lift)* _Craft:_ *XX* ( + Dex or Int; by creation)* _Deception:_ *XX* ( + Cha; bluff, disguise)* _Diplomacy:_ *XX* ( + Cha; bargain, gather info): * _Devices:_ *XX* ( + Dex; mechanic)* _Engineering:_ *XX* ( + Int; power, propulsion)* _Intimidation:_ *XX* ( + Str; interrogation)* _Leadership:_ *XX* ( + Cha; followers, rapport)* _Linguistics:_ *XX* ( + Int; + native; see languages below)* _Medicine:_ *XX* ( + Int; heal)* _Perception:_ *XX* ( + Wis; empathy, notice, search)* _Perform:_ *XX* ( + Cha/+; by artistic medium)* _Profession:_ *XX* ( + Int/Wis; by specialty)* _Psionics:_ *XX* ( + Wis; need stunts for abilities)* _Science/tech:_ *XX* ( + Int; by specialty, eg. computers)* _Sleight of hand:_ *XX* ( + Dex; holdout):* _Stealth:_ *XX* ( + Dex; hide, move silently, shadow)* _Survival:_ *XX* ( + Wis; by terrain, tracking)* _Vehicles:_ *XX* ( + Dex; by type)

*Stunts* (race/class abilities, skill specializations/feats and attribute swaps, psionics, signature items, etc.; by type, source, notes):

#######

*Refresh: XX* left out of *8* Fate points total (minus stunts, start w/ 6 Fate points, can be used to tag an aspect, make a declaration, or activate a stunt; plus 1 every 10 sessions or 2 levels)

*Equipment:** Tricorder (+ 3 to Perception/Science)*

"uniform":http://images-cdn.perfectworld.com/arc/03/33/0333158af3672416d48e688b84cf63661404429567.png

*Description:** _Gender:_ * _Date of birth/age:_

** _Date created:_ 21 March 2014/"_Stardate 95248 or 1 April 2418_"

* _Eyes:_ * _Hair:_ * _Complexion:_ * _Height:_ ft., in.* _Weight:_ lb.* _Nationality:_ United Federation of Planets* _Homeworld:_* _Languages:_ Federation Standard/neo-English, native* _Philosophy/religion:_* _Appearance, mannerisms:_

*Bio/backstory:*

*Contacts:* See crew of the _"Rotha":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/items/u-s-s-rotha-ncc-1993-c_

*Player Characters* for Gene D.'s " _*Star Trek: Restoration*_" space opera scenario, using D20 _"Prime Directive":http://www.starfleetgames.com/pdindex.shtml_, "FATE":http://fate-srd.com/ 3e _"Starblazer Adventures":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starblazer_Adventures, "Bulldogs":https://brennan-taylor.squarespace.com/#/bulldogs/,_ and _"Mindjammer":http://mindjammerpress.com/mindjammer/_ 2e, plus _"Starships and Spacemen":http://goblinoidgames.com/shop/roleplaying-games/starships-spacemen/starships-spacemen-2e.html_ 2e, "house rules":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters/d20-fate-vortex-p-c-template, "Obsidian Portal":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/items/u-s-s-rotha-ncc-1993-c, Skype, and the "Rolz.org":https://rolz.org/group online dice roller, as of summer 2015:

* *""Lieutenant Kyerak":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters/kyerak"* [Bruce K.]-male half-Vulcan with a temper, in the U.S.S. _Rotha_ 's command division

* *Chief Ravi Chandler"* [Brian W.]-male "Altairian human":http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/04/12/article-1376189-0B9971CB00000578-529_468x286.jpg, non-commissioned officer and transporter expert

* *""Lt. Jarric Jameson":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters/Jarric-jameson"* [Dexter V.H.]-male genetically modified human colonist (former Maquis) communications and wilderness survival expert

* *""Lt. Orzzek Kalifa":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters/orzzek-kalifa"* [Byron V.O.]-male Andorian (blue-skinned humanoid with white hair and antennae), assertive science officer

* *""Lt. Mari Killu":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters/mari-killu"* [Sara F.]-female Caitian (felinoid) security/tactical officer

* *""Lt. Boran' Gorir":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters/boran-gorir"* [Josh C.]-male Jem'Hadar (Dominion soldier), aggressive envoy/engineer

* *"Chief Ravi Chandler"* [Brian W.]-male "Altarian human":http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/04/12/article-1376189-0B9971CB00000578-529_468x286.jpg, noncommissioned officer and transporter expert aboard the _Rotha_

* *""Froot":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters/froot"* [Rich C.G.]-male Ferengi (short, large-eared extraterrestrial) merchant and negotiator, _DaiMon_ and owner of the trade vessel _Love's Latinum Lost_

* *""Kimbal Tegan":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters/kimbal-tegan"* [Beruk A.]-male Trill (long-lived symbiont), operations specialist aboard the _Love's Latinum Lost_

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* *""Tau":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/characters/tau"* [Drew S.]-male Ferengi, medic aboard the _Love's Latinum Lost_

*Command crew of the U.S.S. _Rotha_*, NCC 1993-C, refitted

_Ambassador_ class "cruiser":http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081207025604/memory-gamma/images/7/79/Ambassador2.png

* _Capt. Andelina Nobatu:_ "female Terran human":http://th09.deviantart.net/fs70/200H/f/2010/334/c/2/angelina_jolie_in_uniform_by_spirit_chickadee-d33x6q3.jpg, cautious commander

* _Cmdr. Nasami Wahid:_ "female Trill":http://startrekakagi.com/application/assets/images/characters/rylan5.jpg (symbiont), by-the-book first officer; Lt. Kyerak's superior

* _Dr. Jones:_ male artificial intelligence/hologram, "chief medical officer":http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/246/7/2/matt_smith_tng_uniform_by_ryjuda-d48p4u0.png of the Rotha

* _Lt.Cmdr. Akira Gorou:_ male human colonist, "chief engineer":http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs17/f/2007/208/0/1/Me_in_Starfleet_Uniform_2_by_Pencilshade.jpg; Lt. Gorir's superior

* _Lt. K'dex:_ male "Edosian":http://www.trekbrasilis.org/tbweblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/arex.jpg /Triexian (three-armed, three-legged) science officer; Lt. Kalifa's superior

* _Lt. Artemis Borellis:_ "female Betazed":http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090913064951/ussswiftfire/images/3/3b/Gloria01.jpg (empathic) head of communications and counselor; Lt. Jameson's superior

* _Chief Pierre McDonnough:_ male Martian "human head of security":http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080323012542/memoryalpha/en/images/4/43/Unnamed_Enterprise-E_Security_8,_First_Contact.jpg; Lt. Killu's superior

* _En. Brandon Marks:_ male Terran "human helmsman":http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100529024930/memoryalpha/en/images/1/11/Branson.jpg

* _Mr. Vallcin:_ "male Bolian":http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/192/3/7/Bolian_by_Webcomicfan.jpg bartender at the "Starlight Lounge"

*Previous tours/sessions:** _Episode 1:_ ""Old

foes":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-1"

* _Episode 2:_ ""Driving the wedge":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-2"

* _Episode 3:_ ""Offworld Intruders":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-3"

* _Episode 4:_ ""Tracking Transmissions":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-4"

* _Episode 5:_ ""Gift of the Ferengi":https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-5"

*Advancement:** _Every level (5 sessions):_ + 5 skill points, + 1 hit die* _Every 2 levels:_ + 1 to BAB for Cmd and Sec, + 1 refresh* _Every 3 levels:_ + 1 to BAB for Comm, Eng, Medic, Sci* _Every 4 levels:_ + 1 to any one attribute* _Every 5 levels:_ + 1 aspect

*Image links:*

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Player Character roster for Gene D.'s "Star Trek: Restoration" space opera scenario, crew of the U.S.S. Rotha, using D20/FATE house rules, as of spring 2014/"Stardate 95248 or April 2418"No. Rank, character Lt. Kyerak Lt. Jarric Lt. Orzzek Lt. Mari Lt. Boran' Chief Ravi

1. Surname Jameson Kalifa Killu Gorir Chandler2. Role-player Bruce K. Dexter V.H. Byron V.O. Sara F.C. Josh C. Brian W.3. Origin/race Half-Vulcan M. human col. Andorian Caitian Jem-Hadar Altarian human4. Occupation/Lvl. Helm/Cmd. 4 Comm/Rngr. 4 Science 4 Security 4 Engineer 4 Transporter 45. Foibles Not logical Former Maquis Acerbic Friendly Bred for war Conflict-averse6. Superior officer Cmrd. Wahid Lt. Borellis Lt. K'dex C.McDonough Lt.C. Gorou Lt. Kyerak7. Motivation Own command Exploration Exploration Diplomacy Dom. envoy Do the job8. Adventuring9. Reputation

10. Aspect 811. Strength(bonus) 18 (+3) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 17 (+2) 19 (+3)12. Dexterity 15 (+2) 15 (+2) 14 (+1) 19 (+3) 12 (+1)13. Constitution 15 (+2) 11 (0) 13 (+1) 13 (+1) 12 (+1)14. Intelligence 13 (+1) 18 (+3) 15 (+2) 16 (+2) 18 (+3)15. Wisdom 13 (+1) 15 (+2) 9 (0) 12 (+1) 13 (+1)16. Charisma 17 (+2) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 17 (+2) 17 (+2)17. Armor Class 12 14 (total) 15 12 1318. Hit Points 22+ 10+ 12+ 21+ 17+19. Base Attack B. +3 +3 +2 +3 +220. Skill Points 25 25 25 25 25 25 2521. Acrobatics/Ref 6 222. Endurance/Fort 4 223. Resolve/Will 6 124. Animal Handle 225. Area Know 3 6 stellar cart.26. Athletics 1 627. Craft 2 428. Deception 129. Diplomacy 5 430. Devices 2 531. Engineering 3 4 632. Intimidation 1 533. Leadership 6 134. Linguistics 335. Medicine 236. Perception 237. Perform 138. Profession 3 4 tactics39. Psionics 240. Science/tech 5 Biology 5 computers41. Sleight of hand 242. Stealth 143. Survival 644. Vehicles 4 helm 245. Stunt 1 Acute Senses ? AlwaysWayOut Acute Senses Combat Ref.46. Stunt 2 Fast Talker Ambidexterity Agile Hi. Pain Thr.47. Stunt 3 MysticTelepath Low-Lt. Vision Claws48. Stunt 4 Neck Pinch Outer Shell Low.-lt. vision49. Stunt 5 Unfazeable Ultrasonic hear.50. Stunt 651. Stunt 752. Stunt 853. Stunt 954. Stunt 1055. Refresh left (8) 3 3 4 656. Weapons Type 2 phaser Phaser 2 ice knives d6 T.2 phaser4d6 Kartakin57. Items, notes U.S.S. Rotha Tricorder +3

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Player Character roster for Gene D.'s "Star Trek: Restoration" space opera scenario, crew of the U.S.S. Rotha, using D20/FATE house rules, as of spring 2014/"Stardate 95248 or April 2418"No. Rank, character DaiMon Froot Kimbal Tau

1. Surname Tegan2. Role-player Rich C.G. Beruk A. Drew S.3. Origin/race Ferengi Trill Ferengi (R.18)4. Occupation/Lvl. Frlnc. Merchant 4 Ops/engineer 4 Doctor 45. Foibles Latinum lining Baggage Btl.snuff(R65)6. Guest Star Ex-Nagus Zek Cmdr. Wahid F.HealthComm.7. Motivation Oomax Seeks own path Contracts (R17)8. Adventuring All know name Disappointed9. Reputation

10. Aspect 811. Strength(bonus) 14 (+1) 15 (+2) 12 (+1)12. Dexterity 17 (+2) 15 (+2) 12 (+1)13. Constitution 12 (+1) 13 (+1) 10 (0)14. Intelligence 12 (+1) 18 (+3) 14 (+2)15. Wisdom 12 (+1) 18 (+3) 18 (+3)16. Charisma 18 (+3) 13 (+1) 16 (+2)17. Armor Class 14 14 1318. Hit Points 22 34 15+19. Base Attack B. +3 +4 (total) +320. Skill Points 25 25 2521. Acrobatics/Ref 5 (total) 3 (total) 3 (total)22. Endurance/Fort 4 2 2/4 disease23. Resolve/Will 4 4 524. Animal Handle 3 3 (total)25. Area Know 7 226. Athletics 3 227. Craft 3 228. Deception 6 (total) 4 329. Diplomacy 1 330. Devices 3 3 131. Engineering 5 132. Intimidation 133. Leadership 234. Linguistics 6 6 335. Medicine 4 736. Perception 5 5 437. Perform 238. Profession 3 doctor39. Psionics 5 140. Science/tech 7 Computers 4 xenobiology41. Sleight of hand 3 2 142. Stealth 5 243. Survival 1 544. Vehicles 4 145. Stunt 1 Con Man BeenThereDoneT MiracleWorker46. Stunt 2 Danger Sense Hit Where It Hurt Panimmunity47. Stunt 3 Focused Senses+3 I know that(MJ2) Surgeon +348. Stunt 4 Improvised weap. Longevity(Buldg

)Univ. Gadget

49. Stunt 5 Lucky Meditech (SBA) Xenobiologist50. Stunt 6 Takes 1 2 know 1 Photo Memory51. Stunt 7 Vanish52. Stunt 853. Stunt 954. Stunt 1055. Refresh left (8) 1 2 356. Weapons None Improvised weap. Ferengi whip 8

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57. Items, notes LovesLatinumLost Med kits +3

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Player Character:

Role-Player:

Campaign: "Star Trek: Restoration" space opera

Game Master: Gene D.

Rules systems: D20 Prime Directive, FATE 3e Starblazer Adventures, Bulldogs, Mindjammer 2e, and house rules, plus Obsidian Portal, Skype, and the Rolz.org online dice roller

Adventuring party: Crew of the U.S.S. Rotha, NCC 1993-C (Ambassador-class refit)

Date revised: March 2015/"April 2418"

Aspects (tag for +1d6 or reroll on skills, plus compels; +1 /5 lvls.):

1. Origin/species:

2. Occupation/class/division:

--Level/rank: 4 (lieutenant, junior grade; sessions /5)

3. Trouble/foibles:

4. Guest star: Superior officer --

5. Motivation/alignment:

Attributes (and bonuses; see also racial adjustments; +1 /4 lvls.):

-Strength: ___ (bonus: ___ ; x5 max carry, x10 max. lift, to melee damage)

-Dexterity: ___ (bonus: ___ ; x2 =ft./rd., to hit, init., Acro)

-Constitution: ___ (bonus: ___; to Hit Pts./Lvl., Endurance)

-Intelligence: ___ (bonus: ___; see skills)

-Wisdom: ___ (bonus: ___ ; to Resolve)

-Charisma: ___ (bonus: ___ ; to Leadership)

(Bonuses: 1-3: -3, 4-5: -2, 6-8: -1, 9-11: 0, 12-14: +1, 15-17: +2, 18-20: +3, 21-23: +4)

Combat statistics (no more Brawl/Melee/Shooting):

-Armor Class: ___ = (uniform 12 + Dex bonus + gear)

-Hit Points: ___ (by division/level -- Command d12, Communications d6, Engineering d8, Medical d8, Sciences d6, Security/tactical d10)

-Base Attack Bonus: + ___ = (1/2 lvl. for Cmd/Sec, 1/3 lvl. for others, + Dex bonus, stunts)

-Weapons:

-Phaser, Type 2 (stun DC 20 Fort or 4d6 damage)

Skills (25 ranks total, 10 pts. +5/level; ranks in any one skill limited to level; see also class/division requirements):

Saves:

-Acrobatics: ___ ( ___ ranks + ___ Dex bonus; Reflex)

-Endurance: ___ ( ___ + Con; Fortitude, run, swim)

-Resolve: ___ ( ___ + ___ Wis; Will)

Other proficiencies:

-Animal Handling: ___ ( ___ ranks + ___ Wis; ride)

-Area Knowledge: ___ ( ___ + ___ Int; history, law/politics)

-Athletics: ___ ( ___ + ___ Str; climb, jump, lift)

-Craft: ___ ( ___ + ___ Dex or ___ Int; by creation)

-Deception: ___ ( ___ + ___ Cha; bluff, disguise)

-Diplomacy: ___ ( ___ + ___ Cha; bargain, gather info):

-Devices: ___ ( ___ + ___ Dex; mechanic)

-Engineering: ___ ( ___ + ___ Int; power, propulsion)

-Intimidation: ___ ( ___ + ___ Str; interrogation)

-Leadership: ___ ( ___ + ___ Cha; followers, rapport)

-Linguistics: ___ ( ___ + ___ Int; + native; see languages below)

-Medicine: ___ ( ___ + ___ Int; heal)

-Perception: ___ ( ___ + ___ Wis; empathy, notice, search)

-Perform: ___ ( ___ + ___ Cha/+; by artistic medium)

-Profession: ___ ( ___ + ___ Int/Wis; by specialty)

-Psionics: ___ ( ___ + ___ Wis; need stunts for abilities)

-Science/tech: ___ ( ___ + ___ Int; by specialty; computers)

-Sleight of hand: ___ ( ___ + ___ Dex; holdout):

-Stealth: ___ ( ___ + ___ Dex; hide, move silently, shadow)

-Survival: ___ ( ___ + ___ Wis; by terrain, tracking)

-Vehicles: ___ ( ___ + ___ Dex; by type)

Stunts (race/class abilities, skill specializations/feats and attribute swaps, psionics, signature items, etc.; by type, source, notes):

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Refresh: ___ left out of 8 Fate points total (minus stunts, start w/ 6 Fate points, can be used to tag an aspect, make a declaration, or activate a stunt; plus 1 every 10 sessions or 2 levels)

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Equipment:

-Tricorder (+3 to Perception/Science)

-uniform

Description:

-Gender:

-Date of birth/age:

--Date created: 21 March 2014/"Stardate 95248 or 1 April 2418"

-Eyes:

-Hair:

-Complexion:

-Height: ___ ft., ___ in.

-Weight: ____ lb.

-Nationality: United Federation of Planets

-Homeworld:

-Languages: Federation Standard/neo-English, native

-Philosophy/religion:

-Appearance, mannerisms:

-Contacts: See crew of the Rotha


-"Lt. Jarric Jameson" [Dexter V.H.]-male genetically modified human colonist (former Maquis) communications and wilderness survival expert



-"Lt. Boran' Gorir" [Josh C.]-male Jem-Hadar (bio-engineered

Dominion soldier), aggressive envoy/engineer




>>Non-Player Characters -- command crew of the U.S.S. Rotha , NCC 1993, refitted Ambassador-class cruiser

Capt. Andelina Nobatu: female Terran human, cautious commander

Cmdr. Nasami Wahid: female Trill (symbiont), by-the-book first officer; Lt. Kyerak's superior

Dr. Jones: male artificial intelligence/hologram, chief medical officer of the Rotha

Lt.Cmdr. Akira Gorou: male human colonist, chief engineer; Lt. Gorir's superior

Lt. K'dex: male Edosian/Triexian (three-armed, three-legged) science officer; Lt. Kalifa's superior

Lt. Artemis Borellis: female Betazed (empathic) head of communications and counselor; Lt. Jameson's superior

Chief Pierre McDonnough: male Martian human head of security; Lt. Killu's superior

En. Brandon Marks: male Terran human helmsman

Mr. Vallcin: male Bolian bartender at the "Starlight Lounge"

>>Starship Name: The U.S.S. Rotha, NCC 1993-C

-Current commander: Capt. Andelina Nobatu, Terran human

-Crew: 900>>Ship Aspects: 5

-Scale/size, type/class: Huge (5) multirole cruiser, Ambassador-class refit http://sto.gamepedia.com/Fleet_Support_Cruiser_Retrofit

-Origin: United Federation of Planets, Starfleet Command

-Condition: Refitted to 2418 standards-Systems/customization: TBD by players-Reputation: Time-tested

>>Skills/components (30 points for general, defensive, and offensive systems):

-2 at Great (+4): Advanced Sensor Suite, FTL Drive (cruise at Warp 2, 1 ly/hr. or 8 pc/day; helm)

-3 Good (+3): Cargo Hold, Beam Weapon (phaser; security/tactical

Chief Pierre McDonnough and "Mari Killu" [Sara F.]), Shields

-4 Fair (+2): Maneuver Drive (Impulse, 1 AU/hr.), Repair, Ship Systems, Torpedoes (photon; security/tactical)

-5 Average (+1): Ablative Armor, Electronic Warfare Suite, Flight Bay (3 shuttlecraft), Grappling System (tractor beams)

>>Stunts (and related skills/crew, including bonuses from Ship Systems): 6

-Advanced Med Bay (Ship Systems; holographic Dr. Jones)

-Knowledge Base (Ship Systems/computers; science officers Lt. K'dex and "Lt. Orzzek Kalifa" [Byron V.O.])

-Long-term Life Support (Ship Systems; engineers Lt.Cmdr. Akira Gorou and "Lt. Boran' Gorir" [Josh C.])

-Military Sensor Suite (helm En. Brandon Marks and "Lt. Kyerak" [Bruce K.])

-Passenger Quarters (Cargo; Mr. Vallcin at the "Starlight Lounge")

-Track FTL (Advanced Sensor Suite)>>Refresh: 3 Fate points left>>Stress (hit points):

-Structural: 5-Systems: 5

-Bio/backstory:

-Previous tours/sessions:https://vortex.obsidianportal.com/

adventure-log/star-trek-restoration-episode-1





-Advancement:

Every level (5 sessions): +5 skill points, +1 hit die

Every 2 levels: +1 to BAB for Cmd and Sec, +1 refresh

Every 3 levels: +1 to BAB for Comm, Eng, Medic, Sci

Every 4 levels: +1 to any one attribute

Every 5 levels: +1 aspect

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