Charles Carmichael

2026-02-01T04:40:46Z

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|Birth= 10 November 2348
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|Height= 191 cm
|Weight= 80 kg
|Hair= Dark Brown
|Eyes= Brown
|Affiliation= United Federation of Planets
|Posting= [[USS Pacifica|USS Pacifica NCC-72545]]
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Josie Harris

2026-02-01T04:26:28Z

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|Weight= 139 lbs
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|Eyes= Brown
|Affiliation= United Federation of Planets
|Posting= [[USS Pacifica|USS Pacifica NCC-72545]]
|Position= [[Chief Communications Officer]]
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}}[[Category:Characters|Harris Josie]]

A naturally gifted linguist who is fluent in several different languages Josie Harris has been serving as the head of the Pacifica’s dedicated [[Communications Department]] since 2382. She is a hard worker who places a lot of pride on the quality of her work and is sort of person who will always go the extra distance to get the job done. Josie is also a talented musician and is a member of the ship’s band where she plays the flute.

=Character Information=
'''Name:''' Josie April Harris

'''Rank:''' [[Lieutenant]]

'''Position:''' [[Chief Communications Officer]]

'''Post:''' [[USS Pacifica|USS Pacifica NCC-72545]]

'''Gender:''' Female

'''Species:''' Human

'''Age:''' 27

=Physical Appearance=
'''Height:''' 5’ 7”

'''Weight:''' 139 lbs.

'''Eye Colour:''' Brown

'''Hair Colour:''' Light Brown

'''Description:'''

Josie stands at just under 5’7” and has a slim figure that fits her shape and size perfectly, she is overly strong and lacks upper body strength, but she is very fit and athletic. Her light brown hair is always kept neatly at shoulder length and she always wears it up or hanging loose in a ponytail when she is on duty.

=Personality & Traits=
'''General Overview:'''

Josie is a consummate professional at heart, who always does her job with little flash or ceremony preferring instead to let her work speak for itself. She is a naturally a hard worker who puts a great amount of pride into her work and is someone who is prepared to go that extra distance to get the job done. In stark contrast to her job as a Communications Officer Josie is a surprisingly quiet person who prefers to keep her thoughts and opinions to herself. Josie is also a talented musician who likes to use music as a form of expression, she is currently playing the flute as aa member of the Pacifica’s band.

'''Strengths & Weaknesses:'''

'''Strengths:''' Josie is an efficient organiser who is highly capable at multi-tasking for long periods of time. She is also a natural linguist who has an uncanny ability to pick up and learn different languages at an impressive rate. She is fluent in several different languages included Vulcan and Bajoran.

'''Weaknesses:''' While a highly capable officer Josie’s talents don’t stretch far past her pet field of languages and communications as she has little aptitude for any sort of mechanical, tactical or piloting roles.

'''Ambitions:'''

From a young age Josie has had her heart set on serving in Starfleet. She is currently living that dream and is keeping a open mind about the future.

'''Hobbies & Interests:'''

Music has been the main passion in Josie’s life ever since she first started banging on her parent’s cupboard door as a baby. She first discovered the flute at the tender age of 6 and has been playing it ever since. Outside of her music Josie enjoys a good book particularly mystery and adventure novels, she also carries a soft spot for sappy romantic tales.

Languages Federation Standard, Latin, Vulcan, Bajoran & Andorian

=Family=
'''Father:''' Jacob Harris

'''Mother:''' Denise Harris

'''Martial Status:''' Single

=History=
==Childhood & Early Life==
Josie was born in Vancouver Canada on Earth to parents Denise and Jacob Harris both of whom are High School teachers. Her mother was a music teacher and she introduced Josie to music when she was a baby. Josie took to music like a fish to water and it quickly became the main focus of childhood and it has remained with her to this day. In contrast to both her parents who were both very outgoing Josie was quiet and reserved with music being the one outlet that she would use to express herself. She didn’t have many friends growing up, but the ones that she did have she was very close to and she still remains in contact with all of them to this day. Her musical talents continued to bloom in her teenage years and it was wildly assumed by her family and friends that Josie would make a career for herself as a musician. This was not to be however as Josie had set her eyes on a bigger aspiration and that was to join in Starfleet.

==Starfleet Academy==
Josie entered the Academy in 2376 and took a wide variety of courses, she focused mostly on communications systems and in particular language studies which she had first started studying back in high school. Josie excelled in all of her courses and in her final year expanded her studies to incorporate some Operations based training. Josie graduated from the Academy in 2379 in the top 50 of her class and was promoted to the rank of Ensign.

==Starfleet Career==
Fresh from the Academy Ensign Josie Harris was assigned to the [[Nova Class]] [[USS Fairchild]] where she took up a position in the Fairchild’s Operations Department. With the Fairchild being a small ship the vessel’s communications were handled solely by the ship’s Operations Staff, this provided Josie with an opportunity to gain some necessary experience in ship operations, while continuing to develop her communications skill set. In March 2381 with her first tour on the Fairchild soon coming to an end, Josie made the decision to full concentrate her efforts on becoming a dedicated communications officer and started to actively seek an assignment that would allow her to do so. In June of that year Josie found that assignment in the form of the [[USS Pacifica]] a [[Sovereign Class]] Starship. With the support of her department chief from the Fairchild Josie put in her request for a transfer to the [[USS Pacifica|Pacifica]] and it’s Communications Department. Her transfer was processed and approved quickly and Josie found herself on her new ship before the end of the month along with a promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade.

Josie instantly found herself in her element on the Pacifica and was straight away up to her neck in work. The Pacifica at the time was serving as the Flagship of Starfleet’s [[Rikan Task Group]] and the ship’s [[Communications Department]] was responsible for coordinating the efforts of the entire task group. Josie worked exceptionally hard during her first month on the Pacifica and was quickly recognised for her efforts by being assigned to the man the communications station on the bridge during the Beta Shift. Over the next two years Josie continued to work hard and was able to establish herself as a senior member in her department. In March 2383 based on the recommendations from the Pacifica’s Chief Operations Officer Lieutenant Hart and from her own outgoing department head Lieutenant Carmichael, Josie was named as the Pacifica’s new Chief Communications Officer. She has been serving in that position ever since and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in June 2385.

=Service Record=
[[Image:B-blank.png]] Civilian | 2359 <br>
[[Image:R-C-1.png]] Starfleet Academy | Cadet | 2376 <br>
[[Image:R-C-2.png]] Starfleet Academy | Cadet | 2377 <br>
[[Image:R-C-3.png]] Starfleet Academy | Cadet | 2378 <br>
[[Image:R-C-4.png]] Starfleet Academy | Cadet | 2379 <br>
[[Image:Y-O-1.png]] [[USS Fairchild|USS Fairchild NCC-68441]] | [[Operations Officer]] | 2380 <br>
[[Image:R-O-2.png]] [[USS Pacifica|USS Pacifica NCC-72545]] | [[Communications Officer]] | April 2381 <br>
[[Image:R-O-2.png]] [[USS Pacifica|USS Pacifica NCC-72545]] | [[Assistant Chief Communications Officer]] | January 2382 <br>
[[Image:R-O-2.png]] [[USS Pacifica|USS Pacifica NCC-72545]] | [[Chief Communications Officer]] | March 2383 <br>
[[Image:R-O-3.png]] [[USS Pacifica|USS Pacifica NCC-72545]] | [[Chief Communications Officer]] | June 2385 <br>

=Billet Information=
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[[Category:Characters|Harris Josie]]

Starbase 99

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Alexandria Station - Starbase 99

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'''''Starbase 99''''' also known as '''''Alexandria Station''''' is a Federation Starbase located in the [[Alexandria System|Alexandria Star System]] near the Merlin Nebula. Alexandria Station is Starfleet's main operating base in the sector and is the Flagbase for Starfleet's Fifth Fleet. During the Gorn Crisis of 2382-83 Alexandria Station served as a critical staging and defensive point for Starfleet forces alongside [[Starbase 456]].

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====The Gorn Crisis====
Pending.

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{{Mission |
name = Beyond the Gate |
image = |
ms_num = PAC-04 |
posts = 287 |
sdate = Sunday, February 17th, 2002 |
fdate = Tuesday, July 30th, 2002 |
guest = |
story = Daniel Butterworth |
year = 2378 |
prev = [[R&R at Starbase 565]] |
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Following a rendezvous with the USS Enterprise-E, the Pacifica receives orders to attempt what few ships have survived: passage through Hell's Gate, an energy phenomenon that serves as a gateway to another galaxy. With Commander Data aboard as mission observer, the crew must locate the Dujonian's Hoard - an ancient Cardassian treasure that Starfleet believes could revolutionise space travel - while facing hostile Cardassian forces and the dangerous Adinarri.

== Mission Summary ==
Following shore leave at Starbase 565, the USS Pacifica sets course for the Galen System where a rendezvous with the USS Enterprise-E awaits. The crew is stunned when Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Commander Data beam aboard to personally deliver their orders. In a classified briefing with the senior staff, Picard reveals the existence of Hell's Gate - a dangerous energy phenomenon on the edge of Federation space that serves as a gateway to another galaxy. He explains that years earlier, he and Commander Worf passed through the gate while undercover, searching for Dr Richard Brant and the legendary Dujonian's Hoard, an ancient Cardassian treasure that many believe could revolutionise space travel. Both the Romulans and Cardassians had sought the hoard, but Picard and Worf successfully recovered a portion for Starfleet research. Now, with scientists close to unlocking the hoard's secrets, Starfleet requires additional crystals to complete their work. The Pacifica is tasked with returning through the gate to retrieve them, with Commander Data remaining aboard as mission observer. Picard warns the crew that they will be entirely on their own - no backup can follow them through the gate, and the hostile Adinarri control much of the space on the other side.

The passage through Hell's Gate proves every bit as dangerous as Picard warned. The gate's energy creates a devastating backlash against any ship approaching with active power systems - a phenomenon that has destroyed every vessel that attempted the crossing at full power. Following Picard's guidance, the Pacifica reduces to minimal power and enters the swirling energy of the gate. The crossing is violent, throwing the ship about and injuring several crew members who report to Sickbay. Consoles spark, the hull groans under the stress, but the Pacifica emerges intact on the other side, becoming one of only a handful of ships to survive the journey. The crew finds themselves in uncharted space far from Federation territory, with the Adinarri a constant threat.

Beyond the gate, the Pacifica makes contact with Dr Richard Brant and his sister Abby - better known as "Red Abby" - who have been living in the region and working to protect what remains of the hoard from those who would exploit it. Red Abby commands her own vessel and proves a capable ally, sharing intelligence about the local space and the location of the crystals. While the senior staff coordinates the recovery mission, life aboard the Pacifica continues: Lieutenant Harris works closely with Commander Data on tracking systems, Commander Ottaway leads holodeck combat training against Klingon opponents, and new crew members like Crewman Recruit Kim Cassidy find their feet aboard the ship. The crew also receives word that reinforcements are waiting for them back home - including a Marine contingent and newly graduated officers fresh from the Academy.

The mission takes a dangerous turn when Cardassian vessels arrive, intent on claiming the Dujonian's Hoard for themselves. Three Cardassian ships engage the Pacifica, and the battle quickly turns desperate when the ship's targeting computers malfunction. Torpedo after torpedo sails past the enemy vessels despite showing positive locks, leaving the crew baffled and the ship vulnerable. The Cardassians press their advantage, scoring heavy hits that drop the Pacifica's shields to forty-two percent and cause significant damage to Deck 14. With torpedoes unreliable, Lieutenant Mel'pek switches to manual guidance while Commander Evans coordinates damage control teams. Red Abby's ship races in to join the fight, adding her firepower to the Pacifica's phasers. The combined assault finally breaches the lead Cardassian ship's shields, and Mel'pek guides a full spread of torpedoes through the gap - the vessel implodes under the barrage. With their flagship destroyed, the remaining Cardassian ships are defeated and their crews taken prisoner. The Dujonian's Hoard crystals are secured for transport home.

The Pacifica's return through Hell's Gate is tense but successful, and the crew is relieved to find the Enterprise still waiting on the Federation side. Captain Picard contacts the ship to congratulate them on a mission well accomplished. The Cardassian prisoners and recovered hoard crystals are transferred to the Enterprise for transport to Starbase Bravo, where Starfleet scientists eagerly await the new samples. But Picard has not come merely to collect cargo - he brings news of commendations from Starfleet Command. In a ceremony aboard the Pacifica, Picard personally presents Captain Daniel Butterworth with the rank insignia of Commodore, recognising his exceptional leadership since taking command of the ship. Commodore Butterworth in turn promotes Dr Connie Morgan to Lieutenant Commander in recognition of her dedicated service.

The mission's end also brings significant changes to the crew roster. Lieutenant James Harris, whose work with Commander Data proved invaluable during the mission, receives transfer orders to Starfleet Command where he will assist with ongoing Hell's Gate research. The Pacifica welcomes new faces to replace departing crew, including the ship's first Marine contingent under the command of 2nd Lieutenant Dwayne Triffitt - Deck 13 having been converted to a Marine deck during the Starbase 565 refit. Among the other new arrivals is Ensign Francine Hart, a freshly graduated officer whose Starfleet career begins aboard one of the fleet's most storied vessels. With new orders in hand - a diplomatic transport mission to Deep Space Nine - the newly promoted Commodore Butterworth and his crew set course for their next adventure.

== Mission Statistics ==

{| class="wikitable"
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! Posts by Author !! Count
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| Captain [[Daniel Butterworth]] || 93 (including joint posts)
|-
| Lieutenant [[James Harris]] || 39 (including joint posts)
|-
| Doctor [[Connie Morgan]] || 37 (including joint posts)
|-
| Lieutenant [[Chris Johnson]] || 29
|-
| Lieutenant Commander [[Evan Ottaway]] || 29
|-
| Commander [[Luke Evans]] || 18
|-
| Crewman Recruit [[Kim Cassidy]] || 14
|-
| Lieutenant [[Mark Kirkwood]] || 5
|-
| Ensign [[Francine Hart]] || 5
|-
| Lieutenant JG [[Mel'pek]] || 4
|-
| Ensign Allran [[Wal'naq]] || 4
|-
| 2nd Lieutenant [[Dwayne Triffitt]] || 3
|-
| Lieutenant [[Frank Williams]] || 3
|-
| Ensign [[Levak]] || 2
|-
| Lieutenant Commander [[Matthew Horne]] || 1
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==Guest Characters==
* [[Jean-Luc Picard|Captain Jean-Luc Picard]] - Commanding Officer - [[USS Enterprise]] ''NPC''
* [[Date|Lieutenant Commander Data]] - Chief Operations Officer - [[USS Enterprise]] ''NPC''
* [[Richard Brant|Doctor Richard Brant]] ''NPC''

==Noted Ship & Starbase Appearances==
* [[USS Enterprise|USS Enterprise NCC-1701-E]]

==Memorable Moments==
'''Meeting Legends''' - The crew's awestruck reactions when Captain Picard and Commander Data beam aboard, with one ensign stammering "the REAL Picard sir?"
Luke's Return - Commander Evans bursting onto the bridge with "HI GUYS DID YOU MISS ME, CAUSE IM BACK" and Johnson's dry response: "peace is over"
The Briefing - Picard weaving the tale of Hell's Gate, the Dujonian's Hoard, and his undercover mission with Worf, leaving the senior staff both awed and concerned about what lies ahead
The Johnsie Mobile - Lieutenant Johnson's first appearance with his infamous "cardboard car" - a cardboard box worn around the waist while making car noises. He uses it to pick up his date, drives it onto the bridge ("Brrrr. Beep beep"), and later nearly runs over Evans in the corridor. The runabout away mission proves his piloting isn't much safer, with Ottaway begging to be let off the ship after too many barrel rolls through an asteroid field.
A Rough Ride - The Pacifica's harrowing passage through Hell's Gate on minimal power, with crew thrown about and injuries mounting as the ship fights through the energy backlash
Torpedoes Gone Wrong - The desperate moment when torpedo after torpedo sails past the Cardassian ships despite positive target locks, leaving the bridge crew baffled mid-battle
Manual Guidance - Lieutenant Mel'pek taking manual control of the torpedoes and threading them through a gap in the Cardassian shields to destroy the lead vessel
Commodore Butterworth - Picard presenting Daniel with the Commodore pip, met with a shocked "your joking" before the reality sinks in
The Conspiracy - Evans and Morgan scheming to force the newly-promoted Commodore to take some well-earned leave during the upcoming diplomatic mission

=== Meeting Legends ===
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'''From:''' [[Evan Ottaway]]
'''Post:''' [https://www.usspacifica.com/nova/index.php/sim/viewpost/245 "Meeting the Guests"]
'''Summary:''' The crew's awestruck reactions when Captain Picard and Commander Data beam aboard.

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''They soon got to the transporter room. The ensign manning the controls was surprised to see them.

Ensign: Ah sir ;;to Evans;; is there a problem?

He obviously hadn't been informed of the situation.

Evans: No Ensign. Prepare to beam aboard Capt Picard and Cmdr Data from the Enterprise.

Ottaway could see the surprise on the ensign's face.

Ensign: ;;stunned;; the REAL Picard sir?

Evans: ;;getting impatient;; Yes, now hurry up.

Ensign: Sorry sir.''
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==Out of Character Information==
* This mission was inspired by and based on the Pocket TNG novel [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Dujonian%27s_Hoard "Dugonian's Hoard"] - the second novel in [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Captain%27s_Table "The Captain's Table"] series written by Michael Jan Friedman.
* [[Mark Kirkwood]] made his first appearance as Chief Engineer during this mission, replacing [[Matthew Horne]] mid-mission.
* [[Francine Hart]] made her first appearance as a fresh-faced academy graduate.
* [[James Harris]] departed the Pacifica in June 2002 but returned later in the year during the mission [[Parralles]].

Beyond the Gate

2026-01-11T04:35:21Z

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{{Mission |
name = Beyond the Gate |
image = |
ms_num = PAC-04 |
posts = 287 |
sdate = Sunday, February 17th, 2002 |
fdate = Tuesday, July 30th, 2002 |
guest = |
story = Daniel Butterworth |
year = 2378 |
prev = [[R&R at Starbase 565]] |
next = [[Escort]] |
}}

Following a rendezvous with the USS Enterprise-E, the Pacifica receives orders to attempt what few ships have survived: passage through Hell's Gate, an energy phenomenon that serves as a gateway to another galaxy. With Commander Data aboard as mission observer, the crew must locate the Dujonian's Hoard - an ancient Cardassian treasure that Starfleet believes could revolutionise space travel - while facing hostile Cardassian forces and the dangerous Adinarri.

== Mission Summary ==
Following shore leave at Starbase 565, the USS Pacifica sets course for the Galen System where a rendezvous with the USS Enterprise-E awaits. The crew is stunned when Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Commander Data beam aboard to personally deliver their orders. In a classified briefing with the senior staff, Picard reveals the existence of Hell's Gate - a dangerous energy phenomenon on the edge of Federation space that serves as a gateway to another galaxy. He explains that years earlier, he and Commander Worf passed through the gate while undercover, searching for Dr Richard Brant and the legendary Dujonian's Hoard, an ancient Cardassian treasure that many believe could revolutionise space travel. Both the Romulans and Cardassians had sought the hoard, but Picard and Worf successfully recovered a portion for Starfleet research. Now, with scientists close to unlocking the hoard's secrets, Starfleet requires additional crystals to complete their work. The Pacifica is tasked with returning through the gate to retrieve them, with Commander Data remaining aboard as mission observer. Picard warns the crew that they will be entirely on their own - no backup can follow them through the gate, and the hostile Adinarri control much of the space on the other side.

The passage through Hell's Gate proves every bit as dangerous as Picard warned. The gate's energy creates a devastating backlash against any ship approaching with active power systems - a phenomenon that has destroyed every vessel that attempted the crossing at full power. Following Picard's guidance, the Pacifica reduces to minimal power and enters the swirling energy of the gate. The crossing is violent, throwing the ship about and injuring several crew members who report to Sickbay. Consoles spark, the hull groans under the stress, but the Pacifica emerges intact on the other side, becoming one of only a handful of ships to survive the journey. The crew finds themselves in uncharted space far from Federation territory, with the Adinarri a constant threat.

Beyond the gate, the Pacifica makes contact with Dr Richard Brant and his sister Abby - better known as "Red Abby" - who have been living in the region and working to protect what remains of the hoard from those who would exploit it. Red Abby commands her own vessel and proves a capable ally, sharing intelligence about the local space and the location of the crystals. While the senior staff coordinates the recovery mission, life aboard the Pacifica continues: Lieutenant Harris works closely with Commander Data on tracking systems, Commander Ottaway leads holodeck combat training against Klingon opponents, and new crew members like Crewman Recruit Kim Cassidy find their feet aboard the ship. The crew also receives word that reinforcements are waiting for them back home - including a Marine contingent and newly graduated officers fresh from the Academy.

The mission takes a dangerous turn when Cardassian vessels arrive, intent on claiming the Dujonian's Hoard for themselves. Three Cardassian ships engage the Pacifica, and the battle quickly turns desperate when the ship's targeting computers malfunction. Torpedo after torpedo sails past the enemy vessels despite showing positive locks, leaving the crew baffled and the ship vulnerable. The Cardassians press their advantage, scoring heavy hits that drop the Pacifica's shields to forty-two percent and cause significant damage to Deck 14. With torpedoes unreliable, Lieutenant Mel'pek switches to manual guidance while Commander Evans coordinates damage control teams. Red Abby's ship races in to join the fight, adding her firepower to the Pacifica's phasers. The combined assault finally breaches the lead Cardassian ship's shields, and Mel'pek guides a full spread of torpedoes through the gap - the vessel implodes under the barrage. With their flagship destroyed, the remaining Cardassian ships are defeated and their crews taken prisoner. The Dujonian's Hoard crystals are secured for transport home.

The Pacifica's return through Hell's Gate is tense but successful, and the crew is relieved to find the Enterprise still waiting on the Federation side. Captain Picard contacts the ship to congratulate them on a mission well accomplished. The Cardassian prisoners and recovered hoard crystals are transferred to the Enterprise for transport to Starbase Bravo, where Starfleet scientists eagerly await the new samples. But Picard has not come merely to collect cargo - he brings news of commendations from Starfleet Command. In a ceremony aboard the Pacifica, Picard personally presents Captain Daniel Butterworth with the rank insignia of Commodore, recognising his exceptional leadership since taking command of the ship. Commodore Butterworth in turn promotes Dr Connie Morgan to Lieutenant Commander in recognition of her dedicated service.

The mission's end also brings significant changes to the crew roster. Lieutenant James Harris, whose work with Commander Data proved invaluable during the mission, receives transfer orders to Starfleet Command where he will assist with ongoing Hell's Gate research. The Pacifica welcomes new faces to replace departing crew, including the ship's first Marine contingent under the command of 2nd Lieutenant Dwayne Triffitt - Deck 13 having been converted to a Marine deck during the Starbase 565 refit. Among the other new arrivals is Ensign Francine Hart, a freshly graduated officer whose Starfleet career begins aboard one of the fleet's most storied vessels. With new orders in hand - a diplomatic transport mission to Deep Space Nine - the newly promoted Commodore Butterworth and his crew set course for their next adventure.

== Mission Statistics ==

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| Captain [[Daniel Butterworth]] || 93 (including joint posts)
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| Lieutenant [[James Harris]] || 39 (including joint posts)
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| Doctor [[Connie Morgan]] || 37 (including joint posts)
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| Lieutenant [[Chris Johnson]] || 29
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| Lieutenant Commander [[Evan Ottaway]] || 29
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| Commander [[Luke Evans]] || 18
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| Crewman Recruit [[Kim Cassidy]] || 14
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| Lieutenant [[Mark Kirkwood]] || 5
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| Ensign [[Francine Hart]] || 5
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| Lieutenant JG [[Mel'pek]] || 4
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| Ensign Allran [[Wal'naq]] || 4
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| 2nd Lieutenant [[Dwayne Triffitt]] || 3
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| Lieutenant [[Frank Williams]] || 3
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| Ensign [[Levak]] || 2
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| Lieutenant Commander [[Matthew Horne]] || 1
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==Guest Characters==
* [[Jean-Luc Picard|Captain Jean-Luc Picard]] - Commanding Officer - [[USS Enterprise]] ''NPC''
* [[Date|Lieutenant Commander Data]] - Chief Operations Officer - [[USS Enterprise]] ''NPC''
* [[Richard Brant|Doctor Richard Brant]] ''NPC''

==Noted Ship & Starbase Appearances==
* [[USS Enterprise|USS Enterprise NCC-1701-E]]

==Memorable Moments==
'''Meeting Legends''' - The crew's awestruck reactions when Captain Picard and Commander Data beam aboard, with one ensign stammering "the REAL Picard sir?"
Luke's Return - Commander Evans bursting onto the bridge with "HI GUYS DID YOU MISS ME, CAUSE IM BACK" and Johnson's dry response: "peace is over"
The Briefing - Picard weaving the tale of Hell's Gate, the Dujonian's Hoard, and his undercover mission with Worf, leaving the senior staff both awed and concerned about what lies ahead
The Johnsie Mobile - Lieutenant Johnson's first appearance with his infamous "cardboard car" - a cardboard box worn around the waist while making car noises. He uses it to pick up his date, drives it onto the bridge ("Brrrr. Beep beep"), and later nearly runs over Evans in the corridor. The runabout away mission proves his piloting isn't much safer, with Ottaway begging to be let off the ship after too many barrel rolls through an asteroid field.
A Rough Ride - The Pacifica's harrowing passage through Hell's Gate on minimal power, with crew thrown about and injuries mounting as the ship fights through the energy backlash
Torpedoes Gone Wrong - The desperate moment when torpedo after torpedo sails past the Cardassian ships despite positive target locks, leaving the bridge crew baffled mid-battle
Manual Guidance - Lieutenant Mel'pek taking manual control of the torpedoes and threading them through a gap in the Cardassian shields to destroy the lead vessel
Commodore Butterworth - Picard presenting Daniel with the Commodore pip, met with a shocked "your joking" before the reality sinks in
The Conspiracy - Evans and Morgan scheming to force the newly-promoted Commodore to take some well-earned leave during the upcoming diplomatic mission

=== Meeting Legends ===
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'''From:''' [[Evan Ottaway]]
'''Post:''' [https://www.usspacifica.com/nova/index.php/sim/viewpost/245 "Meeting the Guests"]
'''Summary:''' The crew's awestruck reactions when Captain Picard and Commander Data beam aboard.

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''They soon got to the transporter room. The ensign manning the controls was surprised to see them.

Ensign: Ah sir ;;to Evans;; is there a problem?

He obviously hadn't been informed of the situation.

Evans: No Ensign. Prepare to beam aboard Capt Picard and Cmdr Data from the Enterprise.

Ottaway could see the surprise on the ensign's face.

Ensign: ;;stunned;; the REAL Picard sir?

Evans: ;;getting impatient;; Yes, now hurry up.

Ensign: Sorry sir.''
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==Out of Character Information==
* This mission was inspired by and based on the Pocket TNG novel [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Dujonian%27s_Hoard "Dugonian's Hoard"] - the second novel in [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Captain%27s_Table "The Captain's Table"] series written by Michael Jan Friedman.
* [[Mark Kirkwood]] made his first appearance as Chief Engineer during this mission, replacing [[Matthew Horne]] mid-mission.
* [[Francine Hart]] made her first appearance as a fresh-faced academy graduate.
* [[James Harris]] departed the Pacifica in June 2002 but returned later in the year during the mission [[Parralles]].