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Title: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 08 September 2023, 12:14:51
Welcome to Star Trek Adventures: Captain's Log (story telling game)

I am trying out the Modiphius' Star Trek story telling game and if anyone wants to add details to the story as it plays out feel free to post or message me.

This is new to me so I am still figuring it out.


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 08 September 2023, 12:45:12
I have generated a lead character for the story.

Captain Ryan Awell
Traits: Human, Works for Section 31
Attributes

Control: 9, Daring: 10, Fitness: 9, Insight: 8, Presence: 10, Reason: 8
Disciplines
Command: 5, Conn: 2, Engineering: 3, Security: 2, Medical: 2, Science: 2
Focuses
Coordinate Efforts, Deflector Operations, Manufacturing, Pickpocketing, Percussive Maintenance, Strategy/Tactics
Values
" In space we must all work together to survive"
"Never order a crew member to do something, I wouldn't do myself"
"I have seen and dealt with many things in my career, nothing can surprise me"
"Section 31, use me for necessary evils to protect the Federation" - Challenged

Background
  • Born and raised on Starbase 72.
    Joined Starfleet to fulfill a natural drive to explore.
    Specialized in Tactics and Strategies at Starfleet Academy.
    His room mate at the Academy Ben Garrett was a keen stage magician and taught Ryan how to pick pockets.
    Has served in Starfleet for 30 years (as of 2381).
    Whilst serving on the USS Edinburgh, discovered an alien artefact that when activated was industrial fabricator, that enabled the colonists on Aristol III to establish their colony and support nearby colonies.
    Assisted Admiral Joyce Hossack in forming a shadowy cabal in Starfleet to facilitate the needs of Section 31.
    Assigned to the USS Windsor in 2381 as Commanding officer.


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 08 September 2023, 12:59:40
The USS Windsor is a Sovereign class vessel NCC-52922

Systems
Comms: 10
Computers: 09
Engines: 10
Sensors: 10
Structure: 09
Weapons: 10

Departments
Command: 04 - Commanding Officer Captain Ryan Atwell; Executive Officer CMDR (as yet unnamed)
Conn: 05 - Flight Controller LT-CMDR Emma O'Connell, Operations Manager ENS Akio Baker
Engineering: 02 - Chief Engineer LT (JG) (as yet unnamed)
Security: 03 - Chief of Security LT (as yet unnamed)
Medicine: 02 - Chief Medical Officer LT (JG) Maphon
Science: 03 - Science Officer LT Jin Sora

Traits
Federation Starship
Legacy Vessel (Second ship to bare the name)

Talents
Deluxe Galley
High Resolution Sensors
Improved Hull Integrity
Improved Impulse Drive
Improved Power Systems
Improved Shield Recharge



Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 08 September 2023, 13:14:41
Episode 1.1 - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

I have generated the mission concept (listed below) and an opening Captain's log

From there I need to figure out what happens in act one (of three) to move the story forward.

Mission Type: Escort and evacuation (attending a congratulatory celebration for a successful  mission)

Theme/Incident: Build/Energy Being (I have taken this and put it in to a sentence - Build a subspace matrix to stabilize the emergence of an energy being) - I have taken this as the event that is being celebrated

The complication is Conflicting Orders (The situation is made tense when orders are received that make the crew have to decide between pursuing their stated mission goals or obeying orders)

I have created an NPC who his hosting the event
Admiral Kenton Smith
Traits: Supremacy
Goal: Earn someone's love
Tactics: Grandiose show
Outlook: Welcoming

The energy Life form is
Evolved from a carbon based life form
Symbiotic
based on Lepton energy/radiation


If anyone has any ideas or suggestions for the captain's log or things that could happen in act one feel free to let me know.



Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 08 September 2023, 16:37:23
Episode 1.1 - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

Captain's Log - Stardate 58102.4

I have been ordered to attend a function at Starbase 277 by Admiral Smith to celebrate the rebirth of Enshara Taugh'noh, who has evolved from a carbon based life-form to an energy based being of unknown abilities.

My crew were instrumental in forming a subspace matrix to help Enshara complete her transfiguration in to her new form.

I am required to attend this function but, I admit I do not share the same enthusiasm as Admiral Smith.


End log.

(next act one)


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 08 September 2023, 19:29:15
Act I Scene I - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

Captain Atwell transports on board Starbase 277 where he is greeted by Admiral Smith.

Something about Admiral Smith's demeanor is a little off.  I ask some probing questions about the celebration and about Enshara.

I roll 2d20 against Insight+Command = 13 (rolled 17,19); this generates threat (Subspace; wormhole)

As Admiral Smith angers at Atwell's  scrutiny of his attitude suddenly he glows with energy and the starbase disappears from around me.


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 08 September 2023, 19:52:13
Act I, Scene II - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

On board the USS Windsor LT Jin Sora spots an emergency signal identifying it as Captain Atwell's Combadge ,  realizing that the Captain is in space without a EVA suit, she initiates a site to site transport to rescue the Captain and transport him straight to sickbay.

As LT Jin Sora (Bajoran Science Officer doesn't have any stats, I will add those after the episode) I will use the ship stats to give us the results of the of the transport.  Using Sensors + Medicine = 12 (rolling 1 & 12), this gives us momentum). Danger revealed (Computer Archive search turns up danger)



Sickbay acknowledges the safe arrival of Captain Atwell.

LT Jin sets about examining the results of the sensor readings on the captain, finding that the Captain has heightened lepton radiation levels, with indicators that show that he has been attacked by a Saronite (a parasitical energy species that inhabits a corporeal host).



Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 08 September 2023, 20:05:39
I have found the character creation in play, I will use this to create LT Jin

I get to choose a name, rank and role (taken from act II), then assign an array of attributes (modified by the character's species); assign an array for disciplines (but only the two most relevant

LT Jin Sora; Science Officer

Traits: Bajoran

Attributes
Control: 10, Daring: 11, Fitness: 8, Insight: 10, Presence: 7. Reason: 10

Disciplines
Engineering: 3, Science: 5

Value
"hesitation costs lives"


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 08 September 2023, 21:01:52
Act I - Scene 3 = A celebration of life (but know as we know it)

Chief medical officers log (LT (JG) Maphon)

Shaka lost to the ocean; Harik's gentle hand guides; Mokla returns in triumph


Translated to Federation Standard from Tamarian

After the emergency transport of Captain Atwell, I was able to stabilize and treat his injuries and the Captain was able to return to active duty.

Using the ship's computers + Medicine = 11 (rolled 7 & 16) a straight success


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 08 September 2023, 21:12:16
As with LT Jin I am going to use the character creation in play to create LT (JG) Maphon


LT (JG) Maphon

Traits: Tamarian (Child of Tamar)

Attributes
Control: 9, Daring: 9, Fitness: 7, Insight: 10, Presence: 10, Reason: 11

Disciplines
Medicine: 4, Science: 4

Value
"Always help those in need"


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 08 September 2023, 21:39:49
Act I - Scene IV - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

Captain Ryan Atwell returns to the bridge from sickbay, requests that the Starbase ops be contacted

I am using the probability matrix to see if they are able to respond; putting the chance at 50/50 (roll 14)

There is no response reports ENS Baker

To find out why there is no response I have rolled on the damage chart showing critical damage to life support.

ENS Baker adds the Starbases' life support if off line their are myriad weak life signs throughout the station.

LT Jin adds that there is strong readings of Lepton radiation coming from the starbase.


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 08 September 2023, 21:49:45
Act I - Scene V - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

Captain's log Supplemental
Almost an instant after my bridge crew informed me of the situation on Starbase 277, I received a priority one transmission from Starfleet. 

Admiral Joyce Hossack informs me that the energy being should be encased in a warp bubble immediately.  She neglected to point out that doing so would make saving the survivors on the Starbase impossible.

Section 31 are behind these orders, do I follow them and damn the survivors or take matters in to my own hands?  I don't have much time to decide.


(End of Act I)


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 09 September 2023, 16:29:47
Act II - Scene I - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

Captain's log supplemental continued.

I cannot stand by and allow so many lives to be lost, I can not accept Section 31's orders.  I need to rescue the survivors before capturing the energy being "Enshara"

I have challenged one of Captain Ryan's values "Section 31, use me for necessary evils to protect the Federation" this gives us momentum to drive the story forward.  (Momentum Refuge (Enemy sensor blind spot)).  At the end of the episode I will need to re-evaluate the value I challenged

My senior staff have identified an approach where we will be shielded from detection from "Enshara", it will put the Windsor in danger but we should be able to rescue the survivors before they air runs out.


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 09 September 2023, 17:04:03
Act II - Scene II - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

LT-CMDR Emma O'Connell flights the ship in to position, ready for the beam out

Using Engines+Conn = 15 (rolled: 10 & 18) as we have improved impulse drive talent we get to roll for an advantage.  Helpful species - Advanced

LT Jin reports that the life signals have mysteriously strengthened, and the transporter rooms are ready to transport the survivors.

Using Computer+Engineering =11 (and High resolution sensors talent) (rolled 11 & 11), success and an advantage: Inspiring Vista


A feel of relief and elation goes through the crew as it is reported that all life signs have been transported from the starbase to the main shuttlebay of the Windsor, where Dr Maphon and the triage teams are waiting.

Early indications are that there are many who are minorly injured and only a few are majorly injured.  But the medical department has it's work cut out.



Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 09 September 2023, 17:10:55
Act II - Scene III - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

Captain's Log supplemental continued.

We have successfully rescued the survivors from Starbase 277.  Admiral Smith was not amongst those who were beamed to the Windsor.

We are now ready to commence the plan to capture the entity that was Enshara.


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 09 September 2023, 17:20:43
Using the create in play I will add LT-CMDR Emma O'Connell

LT-CMDER Emma O'Connell

Traits: Liberated Borg, Human

Attributes
Control: 11, Daring: 8, Fitness: 10, Insight: 9, Presence: 7, Reason: 11

Disciplines
Conn: 5, Science: 3

Value
"I will never tolerate oppression"


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 09 September 2023, 17:44:05
I am also adding ENS Baker using the same method

ENS Akio Baker; Operations Manager

Traits: Human

Attributes
Control: 10, Daring: 7, Fitness: 8, Insight: 9, Presence: 9, Reason: 10

Disciplines
Conn: 4, Engineering: 4

Value
"I am always honest, to a fault"


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 10 September 2023, 08:33:50
Act III, Scene I - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

LT Jin has been preparing the subspace manipulator to generate a warp bubble to trap the entity.

Now that LT Jin has game stats we can use we will roll on Reason+Science =15 (and we will add the focus Warp Field Dynamics, the first of six that can be added) (rolled 8 & 18) this gives us an advantage but no momentum.  (lucky circumstance).

LT Jin briefs the senior officer's that they can uses the energy readings taken from CAPT Atwell after he was transported in to space to accurately capture the entity.

It is decided that Captain Ryan, LT Jin and LT Koivisto

LT Koivisto is the Chief of Security


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 10 September 2023, 09:08:45
Act III, Scene II - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

The away team arrive on Starbase 277, wearing EVA suits.  The Starbase is badly damaged and systems are barely functioning.  We need to make our way to the Operations centre (the closes we could transport to was the Operations is the cargo deck.

To get to the Operations centre I am going to do a single 2d20 roll against sets of attributes for each character.

Captain Ryan: Fitness+Security=11
LT Jin: Fitness+Security =11 (I have added Security 3 as a discipline)
LT Koivisto: Structure+Security=12 (as yet LT Koivisto has no attributes)
Rolled (3 & 12) all three succeed, but threat is generated as well as momentum
Threat: Subspace (lost in subspace) & Momentum: trade opportunity (energy reserve replenished)


As the approach Operations the entity attacks shifting them in to a subspace eddy.  LT Jin notes that the Subspace eddy has boosted the effectiveness of the subspace manipulator if used in the eddy.

it would also allow two of the officers to escape the subspace eddy


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 10 September 2023, 09:11:17
At this point I will use the create in play to add LT Koivisto

LT Sophia Koivisto

Traits: Human

Attributes
Control: 9, Daring: 10, Fitness: 10, Insight: 10, Presence: 9, Reason: 8

Disciplines
Security: 5, Medicine: 3

Values
"I protect the crew"

Note: her name is Finnish


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 10 September 2023, 09:45:15
Act III, Scene III - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

LT Koivisto act before Captain Atwell and LT Jin can react.  Triggering the subspace manipulator

Using Reason+Engineering = 11 (Engineering 3 added) (rolled 15 & 19) a failure but because she is needs to succeed not only will be generating threat but also a complication
Threat: temporal anomaly (vision of a dark future timeline)
Dark Future: Diplomacy (Defend Starfleet officer in court)
Complication: Mesmerized crew


Captain Atwell and LT Jin are overwhelmed by visions of a tense scene from the near future where Captain Atwell is on trial for the death of thousands.

They appear on Starbase 277 in a catatonic state.


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 10 September 2023, 17:27:21
Act III, Scene IV - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

ENS baker reports that there is no response from LT Koivisto's suit and Captain Atwell and LT Jin's suits are registering minimal life signs.

CMDR Araujo orders the medical department to administer a simulant through the EVA suits build in hypospray system. 

Using Sensors+Medicine=12 (with the talent high-resolution scanners) (rolled 1 & 7) this gives us momentum and advantage
Momentum: Advanced warning (anticipate foe's strategy)
Advantage: Lucky circumstance


The medical department initiates the simulant and to rouse the two officers.  LT Baker informs them that the entity is trying to shift the station in to a subspace eddy.



Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 10 September 2023, 18:00:29
At this stage I will add CMDR Araujo using create in play

CMDR Merida Araujo, Executive Officer

Traits: Human

Attributes
Control: 8, Daring: 10, Fitness: 10, Insight: 9, Presence: 10, Reason: 9

Disciplines
Command: 4, Security: 4


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 10 September 2023, 18:43:03
Act III, Scene V - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

While Captain Atwell tries to draw the entity to the warp bubble.  LT Jin prepares to spring the trap and the Transporter chief Crewman Farraday tries to beam LT Koivisto out of the subspace eddy before the warp bubble is triggered.

I will use one 2d20 roll against each of the actions taken (Rolled: 7 & 16)
Captain Ryan: Daring+Command = 15
LT Jin: Reason+Science = 15 (with Warp Field Dynamics)
Crewman Farraday: Sensors+Engineering = 12 (with High-resolution sensors)


Captain Atwell manages to lure the entity in to the warp bubble while LT Jin activates the trap causing the warp bubble to close.

Crewman Farraday and LT Jin both get and advantage
Farraday: Federation assistance
Jin: Surprise discovery



Crewman Farraday with assistance of the USS Rushton (that arrived on the scene following the Windsor's report of the situation) help to locate and transport LT Koivisto out of the subspace eddy.

As LT Jin is activating the trap she realizes that there are three lifeforms connected (Adminal Smith, Enshara and a parasitic energy life form).  LT Jin attempts to trap just the parasite.

Using Insight+Science=15 (and adding Rapid Analysis focus) Rolled: 7 & 12 (giving both Momentum and Advantage)
Momentum: Danger revealed (alien ambassador reports danger)
Advantage: Lucky circumstance


LT Jin with aide from Enshara highlighting important reading and recognizing the energy reading taken from the Captain early is able to isolate the parasite trapping it in to the Warp bubble.

Realizing the Admiral is infected she signals the ship to put Admiral Smith in to isolation.


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 10 September 2023, 19:01:03
Epilogue - A celebration of life (but not as we know it)

Captain's log - conclusions

With the aid of Captain Littleton and the crew of the USS Rushton we are able to bring Starbase 277 back online and return it personnel to the base.

LT Koivisto is recovering in the sickbay from the injuries taken in the subspace eddy. 

Enshara left the Starbase shortly after the incident,  hopefully that will be a good thing

I am citing LT Jin and LT Koivisto for their quick thinking and bravery in their duty, I have recommended Crewman Louise Farraday for promotion to Petty Officer.

On an additional note I have been contacted by Admiral Joyce Hossack who has informed me that she has arranged for the collection of the warp bubble containing the parasitic energy entity and the quarantined Admiral Kenton Smith.  She also indicated a level of disappointment and in not following her order to the letter.  She also reminded me that actions have consequences.


Title: Re: Star Trek Adventures - Captain's Log = USS Windsor
Post by: Arnu on 10 September 2023, 19:24:48
in conclusion to the episode

Captain Ryan Atwell has a new value and a couple of character notes
New Value: "If there are consequences I will deal with them"
Character notes: Episode 1.1 - Had a vision of a dark future where he was on trial for thosands of deaths; Section 31 contact Admiral Hossack tell him that there are consquences for his action

LT Jin Sora
Receives a citation for innovative thinking, I have also added the following value
New Value: "I will prevent the dark future I have seen"

LT Sofia Koivisto
Receives a citation for bravery is promoted to LT-CMDR

Crewman Louise Farraday is promoted to Petty Officer