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#41
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by Nolmir - February 03, 2025, 02:45:05 PMQuote from: Davy, aka GM on February 03, 2025, 12:39:17 PMCurzon nods approvingly at the civilian attire (and, as usual, Tann-Tyra looks incredibly alluring, even as she's attempting to downplay any form of sensuality in her dress*). The Trill rises to greet her "properly" - which each man had done at least once when they first met the security officer; however, the crew have been around her long enough to acclimate themselves to her pheromones, and no longer become foolish around her.
Tobin chuckles quietly to himself as he observes Curzon's interaction with his Deltan crewmate. But who can blame him? No matter how many lifetimes of experience he has, he's still mortal, he thinks to himself.
Quote from: Davy, aka GM on February 03, 2025, 12:39:17 PM"Okay, but why us?" Miguel chimes in.
"Oh, that's easy: You and Tobin are a Novan and a Trill working together as department heads on the same ship, and I know you all are trustworthy - saw that in the Schrepfermann affair. And, bringing in Cole and his security team will take a burden off the Federation Security detail as they do their own prep work." Curzon smiles broadly. "Tobin and Miguel will each be the primary liaison for their respective delegations; Voshen and Chev will be your primary aides in that regard, and Cole and his team will provide security for both groups. Not a bad assignment for a couple weeks in paradise, eh?"
"Staying in a resort, taking an active role in a pivotal moment of history for my world? Could be worse," Tobin says, grinning. "But you're making this sound like a cakewalk, as the human expression goes. With respect, sir, there must be a catch."
#42
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by Patrick Goodman - February 03, 2025, 01:05:09 PMThere are worse gigs.
#43
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Curzon Dax Actor
Last post by Patrick Goodman - February 03, 2025, 01:00:15 PMThat works. If I'm honest, I went with Rene because of the episode where Odo embodied Curzon, so it was kind of biased to start with.
#44
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Curzon Dax Actor
Last post by Davy, aka GM - February 03, 2025, 12:41:29 PMWith two votes each for Rene and Billy, I will say, as much as I loved Rene Aberjoinois, I'm going to leave him to Odo and go with a young Billy Crystal for Curzon in the late 2280s.
#45
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by Davy, aka GM - February 03, 2025, 12:39:17 PMQuote from: Nolmir on January 31, 2025, 04:12:26 PMTobin smiles as he greets the Starfleet Intelligence operative.
"It's good to see you again as well, Mr. Dax. But you do seem to enjoy being enigmatic, sir. I think I speak for us all in saying we've been wondering the whole way here what this all about. Not that I'm complaining about the locale, but I must admit I've never understood why we hold important events at these leisure resorts."
"Well, there's the isolation of it all. Get the diplomats away from distractions - the familiarity of San Francisco, the press, and the pomp and circumstance of the Council Chambers. Also, the aesthetics of the place - sets the mood, helps facilitate discussion. And, Federation Security decided to move conference venues around since the Orions infiltrated the Babel Conference in '68." He pauses to look over his shoulder - the only thing the others can see is some sort of fruity concoction sitting on one of the patio tables. "As for the other part - get settled, get changed, and be ready to eat some of the best food this side of the quadrant. We'll discuss your roles in all this then. Thirty minutes."
With a smile and a nod, he heads back the way he came, picking up that fruity drink along the way.
*~*~*~*~*
The rooms are quite nice - not so luxurious that they outshine the rest of the resort, but definitely a comfortable place to rest after a day's leisure. It's enough to make one wonder if this place is being run by a Risan. The senior officers - Tobin, Miguel, Cole, and Voshen - each have their own room (and Voshen's is somewhat separate from the others - a cabana with a sealed airlock that allows him to breathe his special gas mix without the need of his respirator); Chev shares a room with Ensign O'Neil, Ensign Tann-Tyra and Waymire each have their own rooms (on opposite ends of the building), and the rest of Cole's security team are paired up.
OOC: Feel free to post impressions and even interact with others as you're getting around.
About a half-hour later, the officers (O'Neil and Tann-Tyra included) gather back at the restaurant, meeting their host in a small side room. Curzon nods approvingly at the civilian attire (and, as usual, Tann-Tyra looks incredibly alluring, even as she's attempting to downplay any form of sensuality in her dress*). The Trill rises to greet her "properly" - which each man had done at least once when they first met the security officer; however, the crew have been around her long enough to acclimate themselves to her pheromones, and no longer become foolish around her. Dax hasn't had that opportunity. (Also of note, Chief Waymire, who was invited to attend as the "acting-captain's" yeoman, begged off, citing her allergies^ - i.e., she doesn't want to pass out in front of everyone.)
* Deltans - Ed.
^ Also Deltans - Ed.
A member of the wait staff comes by to take orders. Once that's out of the way, Curzon clears his throat to quiet the small talk.
"Thank you all for being patient with me on this. As you know, the primary focus of this conference was originally to approve Trill's application for Federation membership. With the death of Council President Fergus, they're also going to be electing his replacement. One of the candidates to replace him is the Novan ambassador - Davar Errickoa, who has been public about his opposition to Trill joining the Federation," he explains. "Because of this, I was asked to arrange for the Trill and Novan delegations to meet for a few days before the conference opens.
"Now, because this is all off the books, so to speak, and the rest of the FCAT** is busy prepping for the conference itself and the arrival of the other delegations, I was authorized to bring in my own people to facilitate those discussions."
** Federation Council Advance Team - Ed.
"Okay, but why us?" Miguel chimes in.
"Oh, that's easy: You and Tobin are a Novan and a Trill working together as department heads on the same ship, and I know you all are trustworthy - saw that in the Schrepfermann affair. And, bringing in Cole and his security team will take a burden off the Federation Security detail as they do their own prep work." Curzon smiles broadly. "Tobin and Miguel will each be the primary liaison for their respective delegations; Voshen and Chev will be your primary aides in that regard, and Cole and his team will provide security for both groups. Not a bad assignment for a couple weeks in paradise, eh?"
#46
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by Renny - February 01, 2025, 01:06:29 AMQuote from: Davy, aka GM on January 30, 2025, 02:05:18 PM"It's good to see you two again," he adds to Tobin and Cole.
"Sir." Cole nods politely in response to Dax's greeting.
As Tobin speaks, Cole's eyes are roaming across the other members of the landing party. The involvement of Starfleet Intelligence always makes him nervous.
#47
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Re: Episode 2.03: The Trill Qu...
Last post by Nolmir - January 31, 2025, 04:12:26 PMTobin smiles as he greets the Starfleet Intelligence operative.
"It's good to see you again as well, Mr. Dax. But you do seem to enjoy being enigmatic, sir. I think I speak for us all in saying we've been wondering the whole way here what this all about. Not that I'm complaining about the locale, but I must admit I've never understood why we hold important events at these leisure resorts."
"It's good to see you again as well, Mr. Dax. But you do seem to enjoy being enigmatic, sir. I think I speak for us all in saying we've been wondering the whole way here what this all about. Not that I'm complaining about the locale, but I must admit I've never understood why we hold important events at these leisure resorts."
#48
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Curzon Dax Actor
Last post by Davy, aka GM - January 31, 2025, 10:35:45 AMI'm looking at Curzon as being 30-ish in this episode.
#49
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Episode 2.03: The Trill Questi...
Last post by Davy, aka GM - January 30, 2025, 02:05:18 PMStardate 8889.6
Terra Four Diplomatic Complex, Alpha III
Lt. Cmdr. Tobin Les, Lt. Miguel de Costaluna, Lt. Durham Cole, Lt. Voshen, Ensign Chev ch'Valk, Chief Yeoman Waymire, and select members of the Drake's security department materialize in two groups in the courtyard of the Terra Four Diplomatic Complex. The complex rests on a small island in Alpha III's southern tropics, isolated from the colony's thriving metropolitan regions - a veritable beach-side resort in the Terran Caribbean style.
Tobin, Miguel, and Cole were requested by name to come to Alpha III to assist with discussions between the Trill and Novan delegations ahead of a Federation Council conference that could result in the lieutenant commander's homeworld's admission to the Federation*. Their requestor? None other than Curzon Dax of Starfleet Intelligence Command. Commodore Santiago immediately signed off on their secondment to the Federation Council Advance Team, forcing Tobin to quickly assemble a team and leave Maria del Vecchio in command in his absence.
* I'm not going to follow the statement from Star Charts that Trill joined the Federation in 2285. - Ed.
Why them? Was it just because Tobin was Trill and Miguel was Novan? Was it because they were both Starfleet? Dax gave no reasons in his formal request, and a brief text communique on their transit said all would be explained once they arrived.
The heat of the local afternoon is cooled by a slight breeze running through the courtyard, making it marginally tolerable to Chev and downright pleasant for the others. The naturally-cut stone deck is framed by local plants and trees, with an outdoor seating area attached to what appears to be one of the resort eating establishments. The building just behind them appears to be some sort of clubhouse, and the tops of other buildings can be seen in the distance to the east, north, and west.
The security team looks around, while Chief Waymire pulls out a data padd and consults it.
"I think we're in the right place, sir," she says. "But where's Mr. Dax?"
"Oh, I'm not far," a jovial voice responds as Curzon Dax emerges from the restaurant interior, sporting fashionable leisurewear. His thin, loose fitting shirt and trousers are perfect for the setting, but a far cry from the analyst's more formal attire at their last meeting at Starbase 24. He extends a hand to the lead officers, greeting each one by name through a broad smile. "It's good to see you two again," he adds to Tobin and Cole.
"Now, I know you have a lot of questions, but first, the rules: No uniforms when you're not on duty, and never after sundown...with a few exceptions," he says. "So, I'm going to have the staff show you to your rooms, and we'll meet back here in -" he looks at his watch "- about 30 minutes. I promise you I'll give the full rundown, and why I asked for you all to help me."
Terra Four Diplomatic Complex, Alpha III
Lt. Cmdr. Tobin Les, Lt. Miguel de Costaluna, Lt. Durham Cole, Lt. Voshen, Ensign Chev ch'Valk, Chief Yeoman Waymire, and select members of the Drake's security department materialize in two groups in the courtyard of the Terra Four Diplomatic Complex. The complex rests on a small island in Alpha III's southern tropics, isolated from the colony's thriving metropolitan regions - a veritable beach-side resort in the Terran Caribbean style.
Tobin, Miguel, and Cole were requested by name to come to Alpha III to assist with discussions between the Trill and Novan delegations ahead of a Federation Council conference that could result in the lieutenant commander's homeworld's admission to the Federation*. Their requestor? None other than Curzon Dax of Starfleet Intelligence Command. Commodore Santiago immediately signed off on their secondment to the Federation Council Advance Team, forcing Tobin to quickly assemble a team and leave Maria del Vecchio in command in his absence.
* I'm not going to follow the statement from Star Charts that Trill joined the Federation in 2285. - Ed.
Why them? Was it just because Tobin was Trill and Miguel was Novan? Was it because they were both Starfleet? Dax gave no reasons in his formal request, and a brief text communique on their transit said all would be explained once they arrived.
The heat of the local afternoon is cooled by a slight breeze running through the courtyard, making it marginally tolerable to Chev and downright pleasant for the others. The naturally-cut stone deck is framed by local plants and trees, with an outdoor seating area attached to what appears to be one of the resort eating establishments. The building just behind them appears to be some sort of clubhouse, and the tops of other buildings can be seen in the distance to the east, north, and west.
The security team looks around, while Chief Waymire pulls out a data padd and consults it.
"I think we're in the right place, sir," she says. "But where's Mr. Dax?"
"Oh, I'm not far," a jovial voice responds as Curzon Dax emerges from the restaurant interior, sporting fashionable leisurewear. His thin, loose fitting shirt and trousers are perfect for the setting, but a far cry from the analyst's more formal attire at their last meeting at Starbase 24. He extends a hand to the lead officers, greeting each one by name through a broad smile. "It's good to see you two again," he adds to Tobin and Cole.
"Now, I know you have a lot of questions, but first, the rules: No uniforms when you're not on duty, and never after sundown...with a few exceptions," he says. "So, I'm going to have the staff show you to your rooms, and we'll meet back here in -" he looks at his watch "- about 30 minutes. I promise you I'll give the full rundown, and why I asked for you all to help me."
#50
Star Trek: Drake's Legacy [Modiphius 2d20] / Supervisory & Supporting Chara...
Last post by Davy, aka GM - January 30, 2025, 10:49:31 AMThis thread contains all 2nd Ed. versions of our supervisory & supporting characters and major NPCs.
Supervisory Characters
Lt. Miguel Rene Carlos Ramirez de Costaluna, Chief Communications Officer, USS Drake
Lt. Maria DelVecchio, Chief Helmsman, USS Drake
Lt. Ratzmuridan Dourap, M.D., Chief Surgeon, USS Drake
Lt. Nikolai Kolesnikov, Chief Engineer, USS Drake
Captain Rafael Santos, Commanding Officer, USS Springfield
Lt. Cmdr. Paula Lucilla Tyler, receiving treatment for her optical nerve injury on Earth
Supporting Characters
Asha, Denobulan geologist & Treyva's second wife
Specialist 1st Class Ally Banks, Security Specialist, USS Drake
Lt. J.g. Miruku Bong, Relief Helmsman/Navigator, USS Drake
Lt. Robin Brown, R.N., Shift Nurse, USS Drake
Cathy Chen, First Mate, merchantman Jenny
Chief Specialist Guwinder Dhall, Security Specialist, USS Drake
Lt. j.g. Gerald Fryling, Shift Security Officer, USS Drake
Lt. Peter Galt, M.D., Surgeon, USS Drake
Chief Specialist Edrion Kalsi, Senior Enlisted Medic, USS Drake
Lt. Casey Kiunya, Head Nurse, USS Drake
Lt. David Lear, Assistant Chief Security Officer, USS Drake
Ensign Calum O'Neil, Shift Security Officer, USS Drake
Ensign Olodon Anh Sal, Shift Security Officer, USS Drake
Ensign Katarina Schrepfermann, Shift Phaser Control Officer, USS Drake
Cadet 3rd Class Sonek, Midshipman, Starfleet Academy
Capt. Sorak, Captain of Engineering and Portmaster, Eridani Shipyards
Lt. j.g. Eiko T'Flar, Shift Helmsman, USS Drake
T'Kiri, Vulcan V'Kor investigator & Sorak's mate
Ensign Tann-Tyra, Shift Security Officer, USS Drake
Lt. Thadis keth Dra, Astronomer, USS Drake
Chief Yeoman Regina Waymire, Senior Captain's Yeoman, USS Drake
Lt. j.g. Jacob York, Biologist & Klingon Cultural Specialist, USS Drake
Yeoman Zorana, Captain's Yeoman, USS Drake
Major NPCs
Andorian Defense Force Commander Garav keth Idrani, Deputy Program Manager for Fleet and Force Security, Farsha Tactical Analysis Center, Andoria - MAJOR NPC
Supervisory Characters
Lt. Miguel Rene Carlos Ramirez de Costaluna, Chief Communications Officer, USS Drake
Lt. Maria DelVecchio, Chief Helmsman, USS Drake
Lt. Ratzmuridan Dourap, M.D., Chief Surgeon, USS Drake
Lt. Nikolai Kolesnikov, Chief Engineer, USS Drake
Captain Rafael Santos, Commanding Officer, USS Springfield
Lt. Cmdr. Paula Lucilla Tyler, receiving treatment for her optical nerve injury on Earth
Supporting Characters
Asha, Denobulan geologist & Treyva's second wife
Specialist 1st Class Ally Banks, Security Specialist, USS Drake
Lt. J.g. Miruku Bong, Relief Helmsman/Navigator, USS Drake
Lt. Robin Brown, R.N., Shift Nurse, USS Drake
Cathy Chen, First Mate, merchantman Jenny
Chief Specialist Guwinder Dhall, Security Specialist, USS Drake
Lt. j.g. Gerald Fryling, Shift Security Officer, USS Drake
Lt. Peter Galt, M.D., Surgeon, USS Drake
Chief Specialist Edrion Kalsi, Senior Enlisted Medic, USS Drake
Lt. Casey Kiunya, Head Nurse, USS Drake
Lt. David Lear, Assistant Chief Security Officer, USS Drake
Ensign Calum O'Neil, Shift Security Officer, USS Drake
Ensign Olodon Anh Sal, Shift Security Officer, USS Drake
Ensign Katarina Schrepfermann, Shift Phaser Control Officer, USS Drake
Cadet 3rd Class Sonek, Midshipman, Starfleet Academy
Capt. Sorak, Captain of Engineering and Portmaster, Eridani Shipyards
Lt. j.g. Eiko T'Flar, Shift Helmsman, USS Drake
T'Kiri, Vulcan V'Kor investigator & Sorak's mate
Ensign Tann-Tyra, Shift Security Officer, USS Drake
Lt. Thadis keth Dra, Astronomer, USS Drake
Chief Yeoman Regina Waymire, Senior Captain's Yeoman, USS Drake
Lt. j.g. Jacob York, Biologist & Klingon Cultural Specialist, USS Drake
Yeoman Zorana, Captain's Yeoman, USS Drake
Major NPCs
Andorian Defense Force Commander Garav keth Idrani, Deputy Program Manager for Fleet and Force Security, Farsha Tactical Analysis Center, Andoria - MAJOR NPC