101182.6
CAPT Vel, L
LOCATION Federation Space, Near Alth’ndor System, Iconia Sector, Beta Quadrant
MISSION “Freedom of Navigation” Mission. Inspect RSE Response in Sector
OUTCOME Mission Successful. Successfully gauged RSE response
KEY PERSONNEL
- Captain Lunya Vel
- Commander Haedlee Kyiko
- Commander Riasull Dellir
- Commander Kora zh’Vhenda (Commanding USS Thrasher)
- Lieutenant Commander T’Evoryn
- Lieutenant Lalaa Drush
- Lieutenant JG Oolop
NARRATIVE On above listed Stardate, USS Hornet deployed to listed location in order to conduct “Freedom of Navigation” mission, as well as monitor Romulan Star Empire (RSE) response in this sector.
Upon arriving at this location, USS Hornet deployed picket ships USS Gato and USS Thrasher, as well as CAP, and AWACS craft to begin conducting Freedom of Navigation passage. It was at this time multiple sensor “ghosts” were detected, suggesting possible cloaked vessels monitoring USS Hornet group.
Contact was made via communications with RSE Commander Sahen, CO of the Romulan D’deridex “Avaraice”. CMDR Sahen warned of crossing into Romulan space, despite obvious location of the Hornet within Federation space. At this time, it was determined that RSE response had indeed crossed over into Federation space, disputing territorial lines after RSE occupation of Alth’ndor.
During communication with CMDR Sahen, multiple Hornet group vessles (Gato, Thrasher, numerous fighters) and Hornet reported being pinged by targeting sensors as well as being locked on by weapons. NO weapons fire was monitored from either side at this time. A gravimetric pulse from Hornet was deployed, which revealed 6 cloaked vessels, 3 T’varo class warbirds and 3 D’deridex warbirds.
Posturing by the RSE, including close flybys and continued weapons locks were not met with increased aggression by Federation forces, and a strict “weapons hold” order was enforced throughout the Hornet group.
After a brief standoff, RSE forces dispersed from the area, leaving two vessels to continue to monitor Hornet’s operations. from the RSE side of the zone. After recovering deployed vessels, Hornet concluded the pre-determined course and distance of the Freedom of Navigation mission, and departed.
RECOMMENDATION Recommend additional patrols to this area, as RSE response was extremely heavy. Recommend after action report be forwarded to Romulan Republic Intelligence.
RECOGNITION Recognition to Commander Dellir for competent handling of deployed fighters and support craft. Recognition to Commander Kyiko for outstanding tactical acumen, and to Lieutenant Commander T’Evoryn for deployment of Gravimetric pulse that revealed Romulan vessels.
OOC Thanks to all who showed up to this one off! We didn’t start a war after all!