Hello all.
I have been lurking for a year or so, but as I have a campaign about to start, I wanted opinions before I got it started.
Year 2376, three months following the end of the Dominion War.
(Yes, I am tying it in with the DS9 relaunch, New Frontiers, and SCE novels, especially since they are seeming to maintain some semblance of continuity.)
Due to the success of Project Pathfinder and the reallocation of Federation resources, exploration as well as defenses on the minds of the Federation Council and Starfleet Admiralty. Reviewing the reports from the war, a report from the Romulan Star Navy liason stated that during the War, a colony of the Federation's, located in the Beta Quadrant, was liberated by the Romulans and is awaiting a Federation presence to turn over defense of the colony.
This colony is located 'north' of the Typhon sector, approximately 20 ly beyond the boundry of th Typhon Sector, directly in the Borg Approach Corridor, as determined by the Office of Strategic Operations. The Dominion was forced from the colony and its surrounding space, but no serious effort could be spared to explore and reintegrate the colony into the Federation. As this was also a site of growing industry and material supply, this could be a significant asset in rebuilding the Federation, as well as giving a better warning of the approach of any Borg, to say nothing of the chance of reaching Voyager sooner (farfetched, but looks good in the eyes of the Council).
The small fleet sent to take custody of the territory consists of a Nova class Scout, an Intrepid light explorer and several merchant marine and civilian transports with a dedicated SCE team as well as a Rapid Response unit or two to aid in dealing with the rise in pirate activity. Due to the War, the Romulans could not maintain a significant presence in the Sector, except for one Warbird to guard the core system of the colony. This augments the colonial defense forces that are still rebuilding from the brief Dominion Occupation.
The colony hub is the Corus System, in the newly named Corus Sector. Several outposts were set up for mining and industrial work, but contact was lost during the occupation, about a year ago. No word has been sent since then.
The story will start as the Intrepid. the USS Ranger (chose the name prior to reading the campaign outline of the same name), approaches the Corus system, leading the small fleet.
The crew of the Ranger is also to take up double duty on the ship and on the Nor series station that is partially complete in orbit around Corus IV. The station will be designated Deep Space Ten and the ranking officer there will be a (NPC) Commodore/Rear Admiral, recently promoted from the center seat (bench) of the Ranger.
Colonial Defense Forces as well as Colonial governmental personnel will be aiding in the joint administration of this station, using the model of bureaucracy tested at Deep Space Nine.
The players will be part of a group sent to discover the fate of the various outposts and search for surprises left behind during the retreat.
There will also be a Romulan presence, as the Warbird will remain and there will be a Romualn Liason office set up on DS10. An officer exchange program is also in the stages of negotiations.
There are stll threats in the area. Pirates, unreconstructed Dominion/Allied forces, and the looming threat of the Borg.
Welcome to the world of Star Trek: Union.
Comments?
Captain Drake