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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Shik: [QB] With Mark's permission, I've decided to restart the YTA threads here. As before, you will assume the role of a Starfleet rear admiral in a specified era and given authority over a sector of space with orders to demonstrate and enforce Federation policy as best you can. To do this, you'll be asked to first assemble, and then utilize a fleet according to circumstances. However, I intend for my versions to be less shippy and more policy, so keep that in mind as you play. Also, if MM wants to redo the maps as he's done in the past, I'm all shiny with that, too. or anyone else....but I'll probably always start with a handdrawn one. For each map, assume that: <ul> [*]Each sector is approximately 20 cubic ly. At warp nine, a starship will take approximately five days to traverse a side. [*]Each circle represents a main-sequence star with little interesting about it unless noted. [*]Each planet is in a star system, and except where noted is class-M. Circle sizes are not relevant. [*]Blue circles denote Federation-affiliated systems and installations. [*]Red circles denote quarantined systems. [*]Green circles denote systems of interest. [*]Yellow circles denote stars that may have planets but are lacking M-class worlds. [*]Purple circles denote stars that have at least one M-class world. [*]The space in the adjoining sectors is essentially devoid of anything interesting or valuable. Borders extend in staight lines beyond that which is noted. [*]Unless noted, all inhabited planets are occupied by humanoid species with a variety of bumpy heads. </ul> Our new playground shall be the Dorza Sector, as seen here: <center>[IMG]http://flareupload.pleh.net/uploads/343/dorza.jpg[/IMG] (<a href="http://flareupload.pleh.net/uploads/343/dorza.jpg">text link</A> for the anti-inline crowd)</Center> Timeframe: 2379, shortly post-[i]Nemesis[/i] The following represents the pre-assignment briefing info packet: <ul> [*]The Dorza sector lies in Beta Quadrant near to Gorn space & slightly "below" the Klingons. [*]The Dorza system consists of an A1 primary with 8 planets, classed Y, B, N, O, M, K, J, and J, from closest to outermost orbit. There is a wide asteroid belt between planets 6 and 7. The J-class giants also sport two L-class moons (planet 6) and one K-class moon (planet 7). The class-Y world has a very close orbit. [*]Dorza V is a Federation affiliate world similar to Bajor in status. The only world with sentient life, they were discovered 80 years ago and have since worked well with the Federation, developing the resources and colonizing the other planets of their system as well as one or two of the other stars in the sector. Full membership status has been hampered, however, by the nature of the Dorzan government: a pediocracy. Dorzan citizens are able to become involved at 5 standard years, the age of physical maturity. By the time they reach 40 standard years of age, the citizens are stripped of title, rank, and power and although are consulted by the ruling party, are no longer allowed a say in the decision-making process. While the youthful drive of this form of society has driven them valiantly towards the future, the Dorzan refusal to enact equality has stagnated their drive for full UFP acceptance. This focus on youth has also hampered Starfleet relations with the government, as the Dorzans lend little credibility to more aged flag officers. This is the primary reason for your assignment here, as you are one of the younger admirals available. [*]The green circle on the map represents the Semma system. Semma is a F4 primary with 5 worlds classed E, F, G, M, and D, from closest to outermost orbit. The fifth planet is in such a far orbit that it appears to be a small captured rogue moon. Semma is of interest to Federation science as it is noth only one of the rare worlds where two independent species have evolved, but also that neither of them are humanoid. The Sh'sh'l are a race of communal sentient plants evolved from the massive forests and plains that cover 89% of their world. The other race, the Zznjlii, are hive-mentality insectoids. The two species have a symbiotic nature roughly analogous to Earth insects and plants; indeed, the Zznjlii hold a necessary role in Sh'sh'l reproduction, while the Sh'sh'l secrete an enzyme needed by the Zznjlii for survival. Although the world his warp capability, they very rarely leave the planet Contact with Semma IV occurred some 25 years earlier. Initial first contact with the planet went well until one of the starship's botanists unknowingly descrated a Sh'sh'l holy site. Since then, no direct contact has been made with the world and no off-worlder has set foot on the planet. All requests by the Science Council for joint studies have been politely rebuffed. [*]The red circles on the map represent a pre-warp civilization known by xenoanthropologists as the Zemch. The homeworld is noted on the map and 3 nearby systems have been reserved in Federation trusteeship for their eventual usage. Information on the Zemch is sparse, although they are known to possess a technological and social level equal to earth circa 2025. Estimates put Zemch warpflight capacity withing the next 35 to 50 years. [*]Starbase 403 is a free-floating station approximate one light-year from Dorza. It is the major Federation hub for the sector and is a setting for Dorzan relations as with the Gorn, who have come through on "show the flag" missions, and occasionally the Klingons, who had a larger presence during the Dominion War. SB 403 is also the homeport of the sole standing vessel for the area, USS [i]Runnymede[/i] (NCC-15017), an aging [i]Miranda[/i] under the command of Captain Sarah Henschel. Captain Henschel is well-known and well-liked by the Dorzans due to her young age and astute command abilities. She is also full aware of the situation on Semma IV and considers sustained contact with the races there to be a driving goal. </uL> <U>[b]QUESTION ONE (three parts)[/b]</U> <ul> [*]Analyze and evaluate the sector, determine what Starfleet's priorities should be, and in what order they are to be addressed. Note any gaps in the information provided and where to focus your intelligence-gathering. [*][i]Runnymede[/i] is the only standing ship in the sector. Starfleet has authorized you to requistion a total of no more than [b]twelve (12) vessels[/b] to build a standing fleet. There can be no more than one large explorer-type vessel ([i]Ambassador[/i], [i]Nebula[/i], etc) in your fleet. Starfleet would prefer that you not use any since those types are needed for deeprange missions elsewhere, but Operations is willing to consider a request for one if well justified. The fleet must contain at least one non-combatant vessel type. Explain and justify the primary and secondary missions (if any) for each ship. [*]The previous sector commander, Rear Admiral Ong, was 84 years old, not happy about his treatment by the Dorzans, and has left his replacement--you--a note about how dangerous the people can be. In it he cites the potential of "youth run amok" and the Dorzan nature of "advancement for advancement's sake." He also mentions an increased interest in the other races in the sector by the Dorzan government but that he had no time before reassignment to investigate. How do you take this missive? Explain any actions you may or may not take. </ul> [/QB][/QUOTE]
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