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Mission: A Cure Delayed<br>
Day: 4<br>
Stardate: 2445.10.28<br>
<br>
(USS Illuminar - Holodeck 1 - COps/3rdO Lieutenant Dieter Gregory -
22:00)<br>
<br>
The holodeck changed. Gone was the bridge of the USS Jefferson. In
it's place was a table with four chairs around it. Over the table was a
display of the area of space the Gregory and the Jefferson had been
engaged in. <br>
<br>
Admiral Naismith stood up, "Sit down Lieutenant and let's have a self
evaluation of this drill. Walk me through your actions."<br>
<br>
Gregory took a seat. "After sending out two probes, I moved us closer
to the Tellarite freighter. We moved to a position above it to improve
our scanning abilities. Combined with the probes data, we began a game
of hide and seek. The target was not cloaked, but was using some other
method of obscuring itself from our sensors. After about thirty minutes
of this, the science team was able to isolate three frequencies that
appeared to be consistent and moving. In a routine scan, they would
have
been missed."<br>
<br>
"With those frequencies plugged in, we plotted a course intended make it
look like the Jefferson was breaking off, but would put us in a
position to respond to the unknown ship should it engage the freighter.
Which they did by moving behind, and firing some sort of energy
disruption device. The science team began analysis of the readouts from
the device as we moved in to intercept. The vessel latched a tractor
beam onto the freighter as we arrived."<br>
<br>
"I hailed the vessel, but there was no response. I tried a second time
and finally a third. With no response and a plea from the Tellurian
Captain, we engaged the enemy. Initially targeted the tractor beam
generators. We got a single burst in before they cut the freighter
loose and raised their shields. While the freighter made it's escape, we
continued to tag the enemy vessel. They returned fire with their
energy weapon, but our shields held."<br>
<br>
"I directed tactical to take out their engines. I figured that once she
was disabled, we might be able to raise them." <br>
<br>
"We fired one burst from the phasers, scoring a direct hit. Not enough
for what happened next."<br>
<br>
Naismith looked at him, "And that was?"<br>
<br>
"The ship exploded. I don't know what I would have done differently.
It seems a freak hit that must have caused damage to their energy
systems. I would have liked to take the ship intact, to learn more
about it."<br>
<br>
The Admiral nodded. "You succeeded in the primary mission. I would
grade you a 90%. I am not as happy with your position above the
freighter, when your main power is on your saucer section. Good job
using the probes. You won't always have the luxury. I would recommend
you read 'Submarine Tactics by Admiral Bart Mancuso.' His words and
observations are valid today as they were in the 21st century. Pay
attention to the chapter on three dimensional thinking. It is a
weakness of many and something you need to overcome to be a top line
Star Fleet Captain. You are dismissed. Your next exercise will be in 48
hours."<br>
<br>
Gregory nodded, wondering why a hologram was telling him about his next
exercise. "Aye, Sir." he responded automatically. <br>
<br>
With that, the holodeck returned to its normal appearance. <br>
<br>
It was time to go play some darts and think about three dimensional
space. Something he thought he was good at.<br>
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(Reply None)<br>
(Posted by Tim) <br>
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