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#21
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by Renny - March 13, 2025, 05:37:25 PMQuote from: Davy, aka GM on March 13, 2025, 03:54:15 PM"Lieutenant, a pleasure to have you with us," Carpenter greets, standing and approaching to shake the lieutenant's hand.
Olabodheo also approaches, offering his hand after the lieutenant commander. "Welcome to Alpha III, Mr. Cole. Thank you for volunteering to assist us in this most important mission." He sounds like a politician.
Cole grasps Carpenter's hand first, then Olabodheo's, exchanging greetings with both.
"Glad to be here," he says brightly. "My team and I are here to do whatever we can to make this run smoothly."
#22
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by Renny - March 13, 2025, 05:25:49 PMQuote from: Davy, aka GM on March 13, 2025, 03:54:15 PMAs Cole drops Regina off at her room, she reaches up to kiss him good night
* How long that goodnight kiss lasts is up to Cole. - Ed.
OOC:An officer and a gentleman never tells...
#23
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by Nolmir - March 13, 2025, 04:42:53 PMTobin quirks a half-smile as he recognizes Jeeri. "Legate Prussk," he says, nodding respectfully and putting an emphasis on the new name. "I must say I am surprised to see you, but then I guess I shouldn't be. You always were ambitious -- 'bound for great things,' Master Nohr said."
Turning to Voshen, Tobin explains, "The legate and I were ... classmates, in our youth." Returning his attention to Jeeri, he adds with a smile, " It's good to see you again, Jeeri. From the look of you, I'd say diplomatic life suits you."
OOC: Let's say Tobin and Jeeri were friendly rivals. They got along well enough, but there was always a degree of tension as they tried to outdo one another. Obviously, Jeeri got the last laugh on that, since Tobin was filtered out of the program.
Turning to Voshen, Tobin explains, "The legate and I were ... classmates, in our youth." Returning his attention to Jeeri, he adds with a smile, " It's good to see you again, Jeeri. From the look of you, I'd say diplomatic life suits you."
OOC: Let's say Tobin and Jeeri were friendly rivals. They got along well enough, but there was always a degree of tension as they tried to outdo one another. Obviously, Jeeri got the last laugh on that, since Tobin was filtered out of the program.
#24
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by socrates200X - March 13, 2025, 04:29:49 PMA smile wrinkled at his eyes, and Lt. Vohsen bowed slightly as he accepted the proffered hand. "Legate, a pleasure." The coldness of her palms briefly took him aback, but he remembered this biological quirk as part of his diplomatic prep. "I am cheered to see that you and the Commander are acquainted."
OOC: Time for a Quick Survey! Using my Talent (and leaning into my Cold Reading Focus), I'll ask -- "What subtle emotional cues does Legate Prussk present upon seeing and meeting Tobin?"
OOC: Time for a Quick Survey! Using my Talent (and leaning into my Cold Reading Focus), I'll ask -- "What subtle emotional cues does Legate Prussk present upon seeing and meeting Tobin?"
#25
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by Davy, aka GM - March 13, 2025, 03:54:15 PMAfter a while longer at the bar, Cole and Regina take a slow walk around the complex, comparing stories of shenanigans growing up and life before the Drake, the chief frequently "steadying herself" on the security officer's arm. They briefly encounter Cole's security team, partying together on the beach; Vasquez assures him that she and Hicks will make sure nothing gets out of hand and that they'll be ready to report on time in the morning.
Other members of the Drake's team begin to find their way to their hotel rooms, some in better moods than others. As Cole drops Regina off at her room, she reaches up to kiss him good night*.
* How long that goodnight kiss lasts is up to Cole. - Ed.
The next morning, Chief Waymire checks in on the acting-captain, providing a quick brief before they muster at the main complex.
"You and Voshen are scheduled to meet with the Trill delegation at 0900 local in the Ikuku II Conference Room - initially with Legate Prussk. The ambassador is scheduled to join you later," she notes. "Lt. Costaluna and Ensign ch'Valk are scheduled for the same time to meet with the Novans in the Oduugbo Mmiri Suite. Both Ambassador Errickoa and Delegate de Colinoro should arrive together.
"Lt. Cole and his team are scheduled to meet with the host delegation chief of staff, one Mr. Olabodheo, and Lt. Cmdr. Carpenter, head of the Starfleet Communications Team, to brief them on security protocols ahead of the conference," the chief continues. "And my job is to keep both you and Lt. Costaluna on schedule, so I'll be just a comm beep away, if you need me."
Tobin & Voshen
Uwaano Hall (Main Conference Building)
Ikuku II Conference Room
Tobin and Voshen meet up in the main lobby of Uwaano Hall and are directed by the resort staff to the 4th floor, east wing. They pass the Ikuku I Room to find their designated space and enter, which is a purpose-built conference room dominated by a long table for 25-30 and additional chairs along the walls, and multiple displays for ease of viewing. A member of the hospitality staff is finishing setting up the drinks station; she smiles at their arrival, completes her task, and excuses herself as she departs.
No sooner does the door slide closed behind her, it opens to admit four Trill (two men, two women) in civilian professional attire; one stands out to the science officer as a member of his Symbiosis Commission candidate cohort. Of course, back then, he didn't know her as Jeeri Prussk, but as Jeeri Neos. Prussk must be her symbiote's name. As the others busy themselves with setting PADDs at various places on the table, Jeeri smiles a familiar smile and steps up to the officers. "I thought it was you when I heard a 'Lt. Commander Les' was going to be our liaison during the preconference session; you look great, by the way - that uniform really suits you."
As if she's suddenly aware that someone else is in the room, she starts and turns to offer her hand in greeting to the Zaranite. "And you are Lieutenant Voshen, I presume? I'm Legate Jeeri Prussk. It's a pleasure to meet you and to have you working with us this week."
OOC: Nolmir, I'll let you determine the depth and nature of Tobin and Jeeri's acquaintance.
(That can include being rivals who didn't like each other at the time.
)
Also, it's up to you gents if you expected Dax to be there with you.
Things you folks would know about the Trill delegation:
Ambassador Lasree Voliax (f)
Legate Jeeri Prussk (f)
Three other delegates
Seven aides (at least 2 male, 1 female)
Trill medical team
The delegation traveled to Alpha III in their own transport (Starfleet normally ferries delegations to the meeting site).
Additionally, Tobin expects that everyone in the delegation will be joined.
Chev
Uwaano Hall (Main Conference Building)
Oduugbo Mmiri Conference Room
Similarly, Miguel and Chev arrive together in the lobby, and are directed to the 5th floor, west wing. This is a small conference room designed to host about 10-15 people all together, and they arrive to find two female Novans setting up data PADDs and cups filled with what smells like coffee for two places.
"Good morning!" one stops and rounds the table as the other continues her setup. "Are you Lt. de Costaluna and Ensign ch'Valk? I hope I said that right. I'm Anamaria de Brazanos, and this is my colleague, Zahra Nuralla. The Ambassador and Delegate de Colinoro will be with us shortly."
OOC: Things you folks would know about the Novan Delegation:
Ambassador Davar Errickoa (m) - announced candidate for Federation Council President
Delegate Calixta Quesada Otero de Colinoro (f)
Two aides (who you now know as Anamaria de Brazanos and Zahra Nuralla, both female)
The delegation also traveled to Alpha III in a their own transport.
Cole
Uwaano Hall (Main Conference Building)
Security Operations Center
Lt. Cole and his team find their way to a 1st floor secure space in the main building, where a member of FCAT security stands guard. With a quick check of his PADD, he keys in a code at the door and lets the baker's dozen pass through to a very busy open space. Two conferencing tables sit to the left, both with a number of Starfleet and Federation personnel holding discussions. To the right is a number of desks shoved together, where the same mix of Starfleet and Federation personnel sit and work. Ahead, though, looks more like a scaled-up ship's bridge, with some 20 workstations fit into two concentric semi-circles, with three small tables closest to the entrance, where a number of personnel are seated or standing, monitoring or analyzing incoming data. It speaks to the complexity of hosting, securing, and transporting the diplomatic leaders of the Federation to a single site.
At one of those "bridge ops" tables stands Curzon Dax, who notices the newcomers and strides over to meet them.
"Cole, everyone, this way!" he says enthusiastically, drawing the group toward the ops area before directing them to the left, where a separate section houses a large briefing room, with one transparent wall. They see other folks within, including what appears to be a few Alphans. "Mr. Cole, let me introduce you to Lt. Commander Carpenter, who runs this little corner of chaos, and Mr. Olabodheo, chief of staff of the Alpha III host delegation. Gentlemen, Lt. Cole of USS Drake, and his security team for the preconference sessions."
"Lieutenant, a pleasure to have you with us," Carpenter greets, standing and approaching to shake the lieutenant's hand.
Olabodheo also approaches, offering his hand after the lieutenant commander. "Welcome to Alpha III, Mr. Cole. Thank you for volunteering to assist us in this most important mission." He sounds like a politician.
OOC: Going to give you folks a chance to catch up.
Other members of the Drake's team begin to find their way to their hotel rooms, some in better moods than others. As Cole drops Regina off at her room, she reaches up to kiss him good night*.
* How long that goodnight kiss lasts is up to Cole. - Ed.
The next morning, Chief Waymire checks in on the acting-captain, providing a quick brief before they muster at the main complex.
"You and Voshen are scheduled to meet with the Trill delegation at 0900 local in the Ikuku II Conference Room - initially with Legate Prussk. The ambassador is scheduled to join you later," she notes. "Lt. Costaluna and Ensign ch'Valk are scheduled for the same time to meet with the Novans in the Oduugbo Mmiri Suite. Both Ambassador Errickoa and Delegate de Colinoro should arrive together.
"Lt. Cole and his team are scheduled to meet with the host delegation chief of staff, one Mr. Olabodheo, and Lt. Cmdr. Carpenter, head of the Starfleet Communications Team, to brief them on security protocols ahead of the conference," the chief continues. "And my job is to keep both you and Lt. Costaluna on schedule, so I'll be just a comm beep away, if you need me."
Tobin & Voshen
Uwaano Hall (Main Conference Building)
Ikuku II Conference Room
Tobin and Voshen meet up in the main lobby of Uwaano Hall and are directed by the resort staff to the 4th floor, east wing. They pass the Ikuku I Room to find their designated space and enter, which is a purpose-built conference room dominated by a long table for 25-30 and additional chairs along the walls, and multiple displays for ease of viewing. A member of the hospitality staff is finishing setting up the drinks station; she smiles at their arrival, completes her task, and excuses herself as she departs.
No sooner does the door slide closed behind her, it opens to admit four Trill (two men, two women) in civilian professional attire; one stands out to the science officer as a member of his Symbiosis Commission candidate cohort. Of course, back then, he didn't know her as Jeeri Prussk, but as Jeeri Neos. Prussk must be her symbiote's name. As the others busy themselves with setting PADDs at various places on the table, Jeeri smiles a familiar smile and steps up to the officers. "I thought it was you when I heard a 'Lt. Commander Les' was going to be our liaison during the preconference session; you look great, by the way - that uniform really suits you."
As if she's suddenly aware that someone else is in the room, she starts and turns to offer her hand in greeting to the Zaranite. "And you are Lieutenant Voshen, I presume? I'm Legate Jeeri Prussk. It's a pleasure to meet you and to have you working with us this week."
OOC: Nolmir, I'll let you determine the depth and nature of Tobin and Jeeri's acquaintance.
(That can include being rivals who didn't like each other at the time.
)Also, it's up to you gents if you expected Dax to be there with you.
Things you folks would know about the Trill delegation:
Ambassador Lasree Voliax (f)
Legate Jeeri Prussk (f)
Three other delegates
Seven aides (at least 2 male, 1 female)
Trill medical team
The delegation traveled to Alpha III in their own transport (Starfleet normally ferries delegations to the meeting site).
Additionally, Tobin expects that everyone in the delegation will be joined.
Chev
Uwaano Hall (Main Conference Building)
Oduugbo Mmiri Conference Room
Similarly, Miguel and Chev arrive together in the lobby, and are directed to the 5th floor, west wing. This is a small conference room designed to host about 10-15 people all together, and they arrive to find two female Novans setting up data PADDs and cups filled with what smells like coffee for two places.
"Good morning!" one stops and rounds the table as the other continues her setup. "Are you Lt. de Costaluna and Ensign ch'Valk? I hope I said that right. I'm Anamaria de Brazanos, and this is my colleague, Zahra Nuralla. The Ambassador and Delegate de Colinoro will be with us shortly."
OOC: Things you folks would know about the Novan Delegation:
Ambassador Davar Errickoa (m) - announced candidate for Federation Council President
Delegate Calixta Quesada Otero de Colinoro (f)
Two aides (who you now know as Anamaria de Brazanos and Zahra Nuralla, both female)
The delegation also traveled to Alpha III in a their own transport.
Cole
Uwaano Hall (Main Conference Building)
Security Operations Center
Lt. Cole and his team find their way to a 1st floor secure space in the main building, where a member of FCAT security stands guard. With a quick check of his PADD, he keys in a code at the door and lets the baker's dozen pass through to a very busy open space. Two conferencing tables sit to the left, both with a number of Starfleet and Federation personnel holding discussions. To the right is a number of desks shoved together, where the same mix of Starfleet and Federation personnel sit and work. Ahead, though, looks more like a scaled-up ship's bridge, with some 20 workstations fit into two concentric semi-circles, with three small tables closest to the entrance, where a number of personnel are seated or standing, monitoring or analyzing incoming data. It speaks to the complexity of hosting, securing, and transporting the diplomatic leaders of the Federation to a single site.
At one of those "bridge ops" tables stands Curzon Dax, who notices the newcomers and strides over to meet them.
"Cole, everyone, this way!" he says enthusiastically, drawing the group toward the ops area before directing them to the left, where a separate section houses a large briefing room, with one transparent wall. They see other folks within, including what appears to be a few Alphans. "Mr. Cole, let me introduce you to Lt. Commander Carpenter, who runs this little corner of chaos, and Mr. Olabodheo, chief of staff of the Alpha III host delegation. Gentlemen, Lt. Cole of USS Drake, and his security team for the preconference sessions."
"Lieutenant, a pleasure to have you with us," Carpenter greets, standing and approaching to shake the lieutenant's hand.
Olabodheo also approaches, offering his hand after the lieutenant commander. "Welcome to Alpha III, Mr. Cole. Thank you for volunteering to assist us in this most important mission." He sounds like a politician.
OOC: Going to give you folks a chance to catch up.
#26
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Supervisory & Supporting C...
Last post by Davy, aka GM - March 13, 2025, 10:40:49 AMWaymire, Regina
Chief Yeoman, Starfleet
Senior Captain's Yeoman, USS Drake (NCC-2491)
42-year-old human female (b. ca. 2247, Alice Springs, Australia, Earth)
Department: Command
Traits: Human, Allergic to Deltan Pheromones, Enlisted Crewmember
ATTRIBUTES
Control - 8
Daring - 9
Fitness - 9
Insight - 10
Presence - 8
Reason - 10
DISCIPLINES
Command - 3
Conn - 4
Security - 1
Engineering - 2
Science - 1
Medicine - 2
FOCUSES
Personal Assistant, Starfleet Protocols, Carousing
TALENTS
Faith of the Heart (Species Ability) - When you use one of your values to spend or gain Determination, you may also add 1 Momentum to the group pool.
Technical Expertise - Whenever you attempt a task assisted by the ship's Computers or Sensors, you may re-roll one d20 in your pool, or you may allow the ship to re-roll its d20.
Introduced: 1.6, Featured: 2.03
NOTES
Human Attribute Bonuses: Daring, Insight, Presence
Height: 1.70m, Weight: 57kg, Eyes: Green, Hair: Blonde
General Description: Slightly taller than average and slim. Her native accent is light, worn away by decades of Starfleet service. Wears her hair short and full. She has a tendency to scrunch up her nose when confused.
Background:
Born in Alice Springs, Australia in 2247, Regina Waymire was raised a proud "Top Ender." She left the family farm at the age of 18 to pursue a career in Starfleet, enlisting in 2265. After a number of shipboard and starbase postings, she arrived on USS Drake in 2284. She was promoted to chief in 2287 and serves as the senior yeoman aboard the cruiser and its Constellation-class successor. (Starting with Ep 2.03, she is a romantic interest for Lt. Cole.)
Chief Yeoman, Starfleet
Senior Captain's Yeoman, USS Drake (NCC-2491)
42-year-old human female (b. ca. 2247, Alice Springs, Australia, Earth)
Department: Command
Traits: Human, Allergic to Deltan Pheromones, Enlisted Crewmember
ATTRIBUTES
Control - 8
Daring - 9
Fitness - 9
Insight - 10
Presence - 8
Reason - 10
DISCIPLINES
Command - 3
Conn - 4
Security - 1
Engineering - 2
Science - 1
Medicine - 2
FOCUSES
Personal Assistant, Starfleet Protocols, Carousing
TALENTS
Faith of the Heart (Species Ability) - When you use one of your values to spend or gain Determination, you may also add 1 Momentum to the group pool.
Technical Expertise - Whenever you attempt a task assisted by the ship's Computers or Sensors, you may re-roll one d20 in your pool, or you may allow the ship to re-roll its d20.
Introduced: 1.6, Featured: 2.03
NOTES
Human Attribute Bonuses: Daring, Insight, Presence
Height: 1.70m, Weight: 57kg, Eyes: Green, Hair: Blonde
General Description: Slightly taller than average and slim. Her native accent is light, worn away by decades of Starfleet service. Wears her hair short and full. She has a tendency to scrunch up her nose when confused.
Background:
Born in Alice Springs, Australia in 2247, Regina Waymire was raised a proud "Top Ender." She left the family farm at the age of 18 to pursue a career in Starfleet, enlisting in 2265. After a number of shipboard and starbase postings, she arrived on USS Drake in 2284. She was promoted to chief in 2287 and serves as the senior yeoman aboard the cruiser and its Constellation-class successor. (Starting with Ep 2.03, she is a romantic interest for Lt. Cole.)
#27
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by Renny - March 11, 2025, 05:10:25 PMQuote from: Davy, aka GM on March 04, 2025, 10:28:53 AMRegina flashes a mischievous smile, which softens into a warmer one as she silently gazes at the security officer for several moments, her eyes a bit heavy with drink. "Shoulda done this ages ago," she says. Seeing brief confusion on his face, the yeoman adds, "Have you out for a drink. Definitely glad I did, finally."
"Me too, Gina", Cole replies wistfully, "Me too."
#28
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by Nolmir - March 05, 2025, 04:45:47 PMQuote from: socrates200X on March 04, 2025, 10:49:42 AM"You and I needed to leave our pasts behind in order to find our place in the Federation. I offer that Trill may need to prepare to do the same. Commander." The lanky lieutenant padded down the patio and along the sandy beach, waves erasing his long footsteps.
Tobin watches the Zaranite leave, concern creasing his brow, then sighs as he turns back to regard the ocean. "Damn secrets. They make everything so complicated," he mutters to himself.
#29
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by Davy, aka GM - March 04, 2025, 11:43:36 AMQuote from: socrates200X on March 04, 2025, 10:49:42 AMOOC: Requesting a Personal Complication here against my "Exploration Over Tradition" Value in exchange for 1 Determination. This societal secrecy (through no fault of Tobin's!) smacks Voshen entirely the wrong way, and speaks to every reason he left his planet and why he still resents his upbringing. Hopefully, by the end of this, he'll come to a better synthesis of opinions, but for the moment, I don't think that he truly believes Trill can or should keep its secret. Complication would represent that belief and may or may not affect any upcoming diplomacy rolls?
OOC: Done. Your Complication will be "No Room for Tradition," and your personal bias against Trill traditions will increase the Difficulty of any task that requires interaction with any Trill, including Dax and Tobin. Give yourself +1 Determination.
Current
Momentum - 0
Threat - 5
No Room for Tradition Complication (Voshen) - +1 Difficulty in all tasks involving interactions with Trill characters.
#30
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by socrates200X - March 04, 2025, 10:49:42 AMQuote from: Nolmir on March 03, 2025, 06:53:41 PMHe glances at the Zaranite. "My people can be reticent. We have a secret that many of us consider far too precious and fragile to risk. And that can be a flaw, no doubt. It may even, in the end, bar our way to Federation membership. But I believe entry to the Federation is a necessity for my people to grow. I hope that the Federation will cause more of my people to see that there is not so much to fear in the galaxy as we have thought. Perhaps it's naive optimism, but I really do believe that, over time, the water of knowledge can wear away at the cliff of fear, until it one day becomes a beach." He smiles. "Perhaps like the one we find ourselves at here."
"Secrets and faith..." Voshen stood up, leaving the cocktail on the table and took a long sigh of recycled air, facing the sea. "I don't envy you, Commander. Either of you." He turned to regard Ambassador Dax, who caught his gaze across the crowd and lifted his drink. Impassive behind his mask, Voshen turned away and moved to leave toward his quarters, but paused.
"You and I needed to leave our pasts behind in order to find our place in the Federation. I offer that Trill may need to prepare to do the same. Commander." The lanky lieutenant padded down the patio and along the sandy beach, waves erasing his long footsteps.
OOC: Requesting a Personal Complication here against my "Exploration Over Tradition" Value in exchange for 1 Determination. This societal secrecy (through no fault of Tobin's!) smacks Voshen entirely the wrong way, and speaks to every reason he left his planet and why he still resents his upbringing. Hopefully, by the end of this, he'll come to a better synthesis of opinions, but for the moment, I don't think that he truly believes Trill can or should keep its secret. Complication would represent that belief and may or may not affect any upcoming diplomacy rolls?