Mission: Artifact or Artifiction
Created by Lieutenant Jean-Baptiste Dorsainvil on Fri Sep 26th, 2025 @ 5:31pm
Mission: Artifact or Artifiction
The newly christened USS Astrea is dispatched to explore an abandoned ship, drifted in from Romulan space, though clearly not Romulan in origin.
Stuck on You, Part 1
Remy Johansen delivers a crate of recovered artifacts to Science Lab 7, where she, Vila Lorut, and Ghiram begin cataloguing the items. Two bracelets unexpectedly animate and lock onto Remy and Vila, resisting removal and causing dangerous side effects when separated. The team calls for Medical as they scramble to uncover the artifacts’ purpose.
Category: Science / Mystery / Unexpected ConsequencesStuck on You, Part 2
Medical arrives after Remy Johansen and Vila Lorut become bound to alien bracelets that alter their brain chemistry. Dr. Beckett and Nurse Dawes transfer them to Sickbay for testing, discovering rising dopamine levels and dangerous side effects when separated. Early treatments fail, leaving their condition unstable and mysterious.
Category: Science / Medical Emergency / MysteryStuck on You, Part 3
Remy’s condition worsens when separated from Vila, forcing Sickbay to experiment with proximity limits. Science officer T’lenn begins deciphering the alien script, discovering the existence of a missing third control piece. Contact with Jupiter Station confirms the need to search further, and plans are made for Remy, Vila, and T’lenn to beam over despite medical objections.
Category: Medical Emergency / Science / Character InteractionStuck on You, Part 4
On Jupiter Station, Remy, Vila, and T’lenn join Dr. Daniel Jackson to search crates of artifacts for a rumored control device. T’lenn’s scans and Vila’s curiosity uncover items of interest, until Remy retrieves a bronze cylinder marked with inscriptions. When activated, the device releases both officers from their bracelets—though T’lenn warns it could be deadly if mishandled.
Category: Science / Medical Emergency / Character InteractionStaff Meeting: Our First Assignment, Part 1
Remy Johansen convenes a staff meeting to brief her assembled officers on their first mission as Acting Captain. She introduces the abandoned vessel, presents the previously recovered artifacts, and outlines the risks and uncertainties of the mission. Officers discuss their roles, the artifact’s significance, and preparations, with Vila endorsing Remy’s leadership and Lt. Ghiram appointed Interim Chief Science Officer.
Category: Command / Starfleet Operations / Team BriefingStaff Meeting: Our First Assignment, Part 2
Remy Johansen continues the staff meeting, detailing initial preparations for exploring the abandoned vessel. Officers discuss prior encounters with the system, language translation challenges, and formation of an initial away team. Security and science personnel are assigned roles, with emphasis on understanding and interfacing with the alien Dakeon crystal technology. Lt. Ghiram is formally promoted to full Lieutenant and takes leadership of the science team. Engineering considerations, including power conversion, are addressed, and all departments are briefed to prepare for the departure the following day.
Category: Command / Starfleet Operations / Team BriefingThe USS Astrea: Launch Day
Acting Captain Remira Johansen oversees the christening and launch of the USS Astrea from Jupiter Station. Crew and officers prepare for departure, performing system checks across engineering, science, security, and tactical stations. Once cleared, the Astrea goes to Warp 7, beginning its maiden mission.
Category: Command / Starfleet Operations / Launch / Ship OperationsThe Lost Ship
Acting Captain Remira Johansen and the USS Astrea crew arrive at a mysterious, lifeless ship near the neutral zone. Science probes are deployed to assess the vessel, while Remy organizes initial away teams and coordinates security, engineering, and medical precautions. Preparations are made for boarding once sufficient data is collected, with all crew remaining alert to potential hazards.
Category: Exploration / Starfleet Operations / First Contact / Away MissionOn Our Way
The crew of the USS Astrea studies alien artifacts and control crystals while preparing for their first away mission. Medical and security teams review safety protocols for recovered artifacts, and Fleet science coordinates with off-ship researchers on the unusual metallic composition of control bracelets.
Category: Science / Starfleet Operations / Linguistics / Medical / Artifact AnalysisFrom the Shuttle, A Closer Look
The away team aboard the shuttle Nostromo departs to investigate the abandoned alien vessel. A routine flyby escalates when the shuttle is seized by an active docking system and forced to connect with the larger craft.
Category: Away Mission / Exploration / Alien Technology / Shuttle OperationsCloser than Expected: Status and Recommendations
With the shuttle Nostromo forcibly docked, Captain Johansen and her senior officers assess the risks aboard the alien vessel. Elevated tachyons, anomalous energy readings, and radiation exposure force hard decisions about whether to reinforce the away team or extract them immediately.
Category: Command / Starfleet Operations / Away Mission / Alien TechnologyInside the Docked Shuttle
Aboard the Nostromo, the away team debates orders, explores options for release, and works with Winters’ improvised solution to dampen radiation. Tensions rise over whether to remain idle or press forward as transporter enhancers are deployed and preparations begin for boarding the alien vessel.
Category: Away Mission / Shuttle Operations / Alien TechnologyHurry up and wait
Transport teams and specialists assemble in Transporter Room 3 awaiting clearance to beam down to the docked alien vessel. EV suits are donned, equipment is checked, and final safety protocols are confirmed. T'lenn recommends scanning for power crystals while Ghiram and Winters prepare tricorders and transport enhancers. Johansen authorizes a measured, cautious deployment with return plans for tonight.
Category: Transport / Away Team Prep / Safety ProceduresThe Alien Vessel, Part 1: Let's Power This Thing Up
Boarding the alien vessel, away teams spread out to secure engineering, the bridge, and science labs. Dust and silence mask dormant systems while crystals and terminals hint at advanced but unfamiliar technology. First power is restored to isolated consoles, revealing a holographic figure and signs of active memory banks. Life support is eventually stabilized, filling the vessel with breathable air.
Category: Away Mission / Alien Vessel / Engineering / Science / First ContactBoarding the Alien Vessel: Initial Response Team
The security detail leads the first sweep of the alien vessel, advancing from the shuttle dock through silent, dust-covered corridors. Vila insists on discipline and regulation, overruling Guevera’s use of ballistic weapons. As tensions flare among the shuttle crew, science officers share intelligence on crystal batteries that could restore power. The team begins its methodical sweep, tricorders in hand, preparing for deeper exploration.
Category: Away Mission / Shuttle Operations / Security Sweep / Alien TechnologyLet's Power This Thing Up, Day 1 – Part 2
Aboard the alien vessel, the away team restores life support and begins teaching the ship’s computer Federation Standard while attempting to power crystalline generators. Ensign P’Rar suffers a medical incident and is beamed to Sickbay, leaving key personnel to continue translation and engineering work.
Category: Away Mission / Engineering / Alien TechnologyFrom the Bridge, Part 1
Commander Johansen monitors the away team aboard the alien vessel, coordinating with Winters and the shuttle crew while Dr. Ta’Feel observes Bridge operations. Teams report initial sweeps and system assessments, and preparations are made for incoming personnel and shuttle arrivals.
Category: Bridge Operations / Command / Away Team OversightDay 1, Vila's Hidden Lab
Behind locked doors on the alien vessel, Commander Lorut discovers a mysterious lab with a humanoid interface chair. With T’lenn’s guidance, she scans the reactive metal and assesses its potential hazards while avoiding physical contact. After recording data for further study, they secure the area and prepare to return to the USS Astrea for the night.
Category: Away Team / Alien Technology / Science DiscoveryDay 2, Morning Status Report
On the Bridge of the USS Astrea, the crew reviews overnight progress on the alien vessel. Lieutenant Mundy reports life support and power systems restored, while Vila Lorut and T’Lenn prepare for further scans. The new Intelligence Officer, Maxun Spello, joins the team, and assignments are clarified for Operations and Engineering. Vila readies an away team for further investigation, including the mysterious chair discovered the previous day.
Category: Bridge Operations / Science & Engineering / Crew CoordinationFalling Into Personnel Files, Part 1
In the alien vessel’s archives, Remy assembles a team—including Vila, Ghiram, Tel’im, Nevan, and new Intelligence Officer Maxun—to sift through ancient crew logs. While reviewing data crystals, Vila and Nevan are unexpectedly pulled into a living holographic simulation depicting life on the vessel nearly 3,000 years ago. They navigate a bustling alien market, attempting to blend in while investigating the scene.
Category: Archives / Historical Investigation / Alien Technology / Holographic SimulationWhat Have We Gotten Ourselves Into, Day 2 On the Alien Vessel
Commander Johansen alerts the medical team to a mysterious discovery on the alien vessel. Dr. Ta’Feel, Lt. Thivi, and Counselor Joey join Remy and new Intel Chief Maxun Spello in the ship’s cryostasis lab to assess hundreds of dormant chambers, considering ethical, medical, and safety concerns before any revival attempts.
Category: Cryogenics / Medical Ethics / Alien Technology / Risk AssessmentFalling Into Personnel Files, Part 2
Vila and Nevan navigate a bustling market in the historical holographic simulation, attempting to gather information on a mysterious off-world doctor while interacting cautiously with local shopkeepers. Meanwhile, Tel’im and Maxun select their own data crystals, becoming immersed in intense simulations: Tel’im faces the final moments of a doomed spacecraft under attack, and Maxun is thrust into the chaos of a battlefield, operating heavy weapons and experiencing the urgency of evacuation as the forces of Ralia prepare for an assault.
Category: Archives / Historical Investigation / Alien Technology / Holographic Simulation / Tactical / EspionageMaxun Wakes Up From a Personnel File
Maxun Spello emerges from a memory file, shaken but unharmed, revealing the immersive depth of the alien vessel’s archives.
Category: Archives / Memory Simulation / Crew Health / Alien Technology / Cryo-StasisFalling Into Personnel Files, Part 3
The team continues to explore the vessel’s memory files, confronting vivid wartime experiences as Maxun and others are pulled into historical simulations.
Category: Archives / Memory Simulation / Crew Health / Alien Technology / Cryo-StasisStranger in Sickbay
A female humanoid awakens from stasis aboard the USS Astrea, startling the medical team as they work to assess her health and calm her fears.
Category: Medical / Cryo-Stasis / First Contact / Crew HealthGetting to Know the New Pilot…
Lieutenant JG Jason Williams III reports for duty aboard the USS Astrea, meeting the Captain and Executive Officer for the first time and discussing the state of the starfighter complement and upcoming Starbase 76 operations.
Category: Personnel / Starfighter Operations / Crew Integration / CommandCryostasis Bay 1, Part 1: Galvin & Malada
Engineer Galvin Hendoralo and his wife Malada awaken from over two millennia in cryostasis aboard the Serenity. The medical team stabilizes their vitals, reunites the couple, and explains the new environment and health precautions while preparing for the revival of additional Ataran patients.
Category: Cryo-Stasis / Medical / First Contact / Family ReunionsGood Drink, Better Company
Captain Remy visits the newly reopened Ten Forward lounge, Paddy’s Loft, where she meets the charming bartender Samuel. Amid light conversation and shared drinks, the two begin a cautious but engaging rapport, hinting at a possible future connection.
Category: Leisure / Character Interaction / Romance / Ten ForwardFly Boy Physical
LtJG Jason Williams reports to Main Sickbay for his in-processing flight physical aboard the USS Astrea. He meets Dr. Ta’Feel, who updates his medical records, addresses his space-lag, and confirms accommodations for his ocular implants. The encounter is professional yet cordial, with Jason showing respect for both the customs and expertise of the ship’s Chief Medical Officer.
Category: Medical / Flight Physical / Crew Health / First ImpressionsThe Captain's Logs
Captain Remy and Lt. Spello access the Serenity’s Captain’s quarters and data archives, uncovering personal recordings that reveal the crew’s struggle in long-term stasis, the ship’s uncertain navigation, and hints of connections to Maxun’s people, setting the stage for further investigation.
Category: Exploration / Mystery / Starship Discovery / Character InteractionSearching the Catacombs, Part 1, A Thorough Search
Dr. Sara Winters joins Daniel Jackson, Nevan, and the Civil Ops team in the Serenity’s lower decks to begin a detailed survey of the cryostasis chambers. They catalog functional units, assess life signs, and prepare to revive selected individuals, uncovering both operational pods and those beyond repair while speculating about the computer’s prioritization system.
Category: Exploration / Science / Starship Recovery / Character InteractionCryostasis Bay 1, Part 2: Continuing the Revival
The medical team continues the revival process of Ataran survivors in the Serenity’s cryostasis bays. Families and couples are eased out of stasis under careful supervision, with attention to pregnancies, health, and acclimation to the 2,000-year time jump. Coordination among Fleet personnel and civilian researchers ensures the process is safe and methodical, as the team begins to collect data and prepare the survivors for integration into the ship’s care facilities.
Category: Medical / Science / Starship Recovery / Character InteractionOur Best IT People
Dani Harper and Jules Mundy share a tense turbolift ride marked by flirtation and Jules’ unexpected confession of love. On the Bridge, Captain Remy Johansen assigns them to assist with restoring the Serenity’s power systems using recovered dakeon crystals. Beaming aboard with Taylon and Moxx, they begin piecing together the alien ship’s crystal-based power relay network. As Dani moves to Engineering to attempt generator restoration, tension builds between her and Jules, while Taylon and Rilaxa discover etched markings that help identify crystal placement. A possible morgue is detected on schematics, prompting Mundy to order Security and Medical to investigate.
Category: Engineering / Operations / Starship Recovery / Character InteractionFinding the Atarans a New Home
Captain Remy leads a discussion with her officers on potential resettlement worlds for the newly discovered Ataran survivors. Options considered include New Sausalito, with its fertile land and small human colony, and the more distant Muratas Star Cluster, offering greater autonomy but less immediate Federation support. Concerns about proximity to Vulcan and the Atarans’ history with the Romulans are weighed, while Nevan emphasizes the refugees’ need for safety and long-term stability within Federation space.
Category: Command Decisions / Diplomacy / Refugee Crisis / WorldbuildingSearching the Catacombs, Part 2, Transporting Working Units
As power begins to fail in Serenity’s cryostasis chambers, Daniel Jackson, Sara Winters, Nevan, and Nash Winters race to tag viable pods and transport survivors before the ship’s computer shuts them down. With Nash bringing portable power modules to stabilize failing chambers and Nevan scanning and tagging priority pods, the team balances urgency with care, moving the Atarans to safer decks. Along the way, they uncover unsettling evidence of selective survival protocols favoring the young and fertile, underscoring the stakes of preserving what remains of this endangered people.
Category: Exploration / Science / Starship Recovery / Engineering / SurvivalSorting the Birds
Lt. (jg) Jason Williams III reviews the USS Astria’s shuttle and starfighter inventory and submits a detailed requisition to Starfleet, requesting updated craft, pilots, and service crew to bring the squadron to current readiness standards.
Category: Starship Operations / Starfighter Management / Logistics / RequisitionGroup Therapy, Part 1
Counselor Feeva Drylo leads the newly awakened Ataran children in a group therapy session aboard USS Astrea, introducing creative exercises and a therapy animal to help them process trauma. She works to build trust, encourages discussion about past experiences and education, and begins addressing fears about their lost families and encounters with Romulans, while the children cautiously interact and support each other.
Category: Psychological Support / Child Welfare / Ataran Refugees / CounselingVaccination Lab
Onboard Serenity, medical staff administer vaccinations and an antibody protocol to recently awakened Ataran crew members Malada and Mika to prepare them for relocation. Using attenuated viruses and antibodies replicated from live donors, the team explains the procedure, potential side effects, and monitors responses carefully. Malada volunteers first, demonstrating trust in the medical process and cooperation with the Federation crew, while the group ensures readiness against common and region-specific pathogens.
Category: Medical / Xenobiology / Vaccination / Starship Health ProtocolsFreeing the Nostromo
Taylon, Shelly, and Nash work together to free the shuttle Nostromo from Serenity's docking ring, dealing with clutter, power fluctuations, and a magnetic seal. Through coordination, technical expertise, and the careful use of thrusters and shield polarity reversal, the crew successfully dislodges the shuttle and returns it to the Astrea, demonstrating problem-solving, teamwork, and resourcefulness under pressure.
Category: Starship Operations / Shuttlecraft / Engineering / Emergency ProceduresAuxiliary Cryostasis Bay: Farik and Nalima
Remy and Maxun oversee the revival of surviving Atarans from auxiliary cryostasis units aboard Serenity. They focus on the safe awakening of Farik and Nalima, a married couple who were a soldier and medical professional, while managing bio-monitoring and coordinating with medical staff. Through careful observation, dialogue, and the use of universal translation technology, the crew helps the pair acclimate after over two millennia in stasis, providing historical context, reassurance, and access to educational materials on current galactic affairs, including the Federation and Romulans.
Category: Cryostasis / Medical Revival / Ataran Refugees / Starfleet Operations / First ContactGroup Therapy, Part 2
Joey observes and engages with the Ataran children during a therapy session aboard USS Astrea. Jheva reacts angrily to his approach, revealing her trauma, while Feeva guides the children and mediates conflicts. The session focuses on trust, emotional expression, and safe interaction with a therapy animal, preparing follow-up activities for continued support.
Category: Psychological Support / Child Welfare / Ataran Refugees / Counseling / Trauma RecoveryGroup Therapy, Part 3
Feeva Drylo addresses the Ataran children’s concerns about resettlement and safety. Jheva challenges reassurances regarding Romulan proximity, while Brunel and Muriel observe cautiously. Feeva explains safe settlement options and validates the children’s priorities, concluding the session as they choose to explore independently while establishing trust for ongoing support.
Category: Psychological Support / Child Welfare / Ataran Refugees / Counseling / Trauma RecoveryThe Engineers
Starfleet officers and Ataran engineers explore Serenity’s engine systems and power infrastructure. Maven and other Serenity crew members guide them through hyperdrive mechanics, crystal-based power sources, and hull composition. The group discusses operational limits, safety protocols, and potential relocation plans, while Starfleet personnel balance curiosity with adherence to Federation technology-sharing guidelines.
Category: Engineering / Starship Technology / Ataran Collaboration / Hyperdrive / Power SystemsDown to Brass Tacks
Starfleet officers host Ataran delegates aboard the USS Astrea to brief them on potential resettlement options. Through detailed presentations, discussion of Federation protection, and explanations of interstellar politics, the delegates evaluate two possible locations for their people: New Sausalito near Earth’s colony and the Muratas Star Cluster with semi-independent planets. The session emphasizes transparency, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration while addressing questions of safety, governance, and integration.
Category: Diplomacy / Federation Relations / Ataran Refugees / Resettlement / Interstellar PoliticsDepartment Head Meeting
Captain Remy Johansen and department heads coordinate crew assignments, logistics, and mission planning for the Atarans’ resettlement and extended away mission on the Serenity, ensuring operational readiness and security.
Category: Operations / Starfleet / Ataran Resettlement / Crew Coordination / Mission PlanningGoodwill Reception Part 1: Before the Doors Open
The USS Astrea hosts a reception to welcome the Atarans, offering an opportunity for crew and guests to mingle in a festive setting. Preparations include themed decorations, diverse refreshments, and two separate bars for adults and children. Key interactions highlight emerging personal connections among crew members and guests, with cultural exchanges introducing unique species and customs.
Category: Social Events / Diplomacy / Federation Relations / Ataran Refugees / Cultural ExchangeGoodwill Reception Part 2: The Mingling Begins
The USS Astrea’s reception opens its doors for crew, Atarans, and other guests to mingle freely. Attendees explore cultural exchanges, introductions, and informal discussions, with young Atarans like Jheva expressing interest in Starfleet Academy and receiving guidance from Captain Remy Johansen. Meanwhile, S’Niri interacts with the young Ataran Brunel, helping him navigate social customs, language, and educational opportunities. The session emphasizes personal connections, mentorship, and acclimation to Federation life ahead of formal First Contact procedures.
Category: Social Events / Diplomacy / Federation Relations / Ataran Refugees / Cultural Exchange / MentorshipGoodwill Reception Part 3: Getting to Know You
Crew members and Ataran guests mingle, exchanging culture, ideas, and personal experiences. Lieutenant Jules Mundy discusses Federation principles and opportunities with Maven, while Alexander Mundy meets Dani Harper. Shelly Guevera and Andrea Mitchell introduce Malada and Galvin to Federation customs and social norms. Informal conversations foster trust, mentorship, and social acclimation ahead of the Atarans’ new life in Federation space.
Category: Social Events / Diplomacy / Federation Relations / Ataran Refugees / Cultural Exchange / MentorshipGoodwill Reception Part 4: To Ice Water
Nevan engages the young Ataran Jheva, discussing her role in helping Civil Operations and preparing her for Starfleet Academy. They bond over small comforts and cultural adjustments while building trust and practical understanding.
Category: Social Events / Diplomacy / Federation Relations / Ataran Refugees / Youth Mentorship / Civil OperationsGoodwill Reception Part 5: The Children
Alex Winters meets Brunel, an Ataran orphan, and helps him acclimate to the USS Astrea through play and conversation. Their budding friendship illustrates the importance of support and mentorship for the youngest members of the newly awakened population.
Category: Social Events / Diplomacy / Federation Relations / Ataran Refugees / Youth Mentorship / Cultural ExchangeCivil Chaos
NCOs and officers from Civil Operations plan the logistics, accommodations, and long-term needs for the newly awakened Ataran population, weighing safety, medical care, and planetary settlement options. Strategic decisions involve balancing immediate welfare with integration into Federation society.
Category: Civil Operations / Logistics / Diplomacy / Ataran Refugees / Settlement Planning / Federation StrategyCategories: Mission Archive