As the crew celebrates the Akagi's ninth year of service, a new assignment patch has been painted around the ship on various doors, walls, and even the hanger bay.
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Rumor has it that Lt. H’ajah spent New Year’s Eve in K7’s sickbay, being treated for an impacted wisdom tooth after weeks of denial that anything was wrong. While she was unconscious for the big countdown, she was wearing a conical party hat for the outset of 2418.
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Rumour has it that the new year was welcomed with minimum celebration aboard the MacAlpine as repairs continue across it to make it operational again.
Further rumours have it that Captain Skye seems to not be sleeping with her being always around during the repairs, between the time talking to her CMO or spending it next to the comatose Cecilia.
Further rumours have it that Captain Skye seems to not be sleeping with her being always around during the repairs, between the time talking to her CMO or spending it next to the comatose Cecilia.
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Rumor has it, a package was mailed to Captain Bishop's ready room, with a note attached that said 'To help repay a standing debt. P.S. I had it dry cleaned for you too.'
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Romulan officers from aboard the RRW Tagor have been heard murmuring about Commander Thue's fury on hearing about the death of her First Officer at the hands of the Azedi. Rumor has it that while furious, she may have broken quite a few sets of glasses and bottles at the Tagor's lounge - as well as cracked the glass of its bar. She hasn't been seen outside of her quarters since.
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Federation Council hearings on the disaster at DS13 have begun, on Earth. The initial sessions were open for public viewing and syndicated on both FNS and GNN broadcasts, as well as some less reputable outlets. Some high-level testimony has garnered fairly extensive news coverage.
Ambassador Jiro Sugihara of the Federation Diplomatic Corps spoke at length about inviting the Confederacy of Azed delegation to a Federation starbase for talks. The ambassador stressed that it was a calculated risk that would almost certainly have paid off, if not for intervention of the hostile third party. The Ambassador went on to praise Federation Diplomat Lev Bim Bozgid and Rear Admiral Dmitri Konieczko for their handling of the actual negotiations. As is typically the case, the FDC deferred logistics and implementation questions to Starfleet.
Despite first delivering a statement supporting the 38th Fleet and its decisions leading up to the crisis, Admiral Chakotay, Head of Starfleet Intelligence, later admitted that if additional information had been gathered prior to the conference it may have led to a different, less disastrous outcome. Particularly damning was the revelation that a Junyad ship has been sitting in a Starfleet surplus yard for two years after initial investigations of the then-mystery vessel fizzled out. Also of note, the Admiral refused to comment on allegations that an enemy agent may have been aboard DS13 at the time of the attack. Pundits have been quick to point out that the more damaging conclusions from the Intelligence testimony were reached as the result of hypothetical and leading questions by the Council Committee, but that fact hasn't deterred the amount of airtime being given to the most negative-sounding clips.
Vice Admiral Neema Perim, Commander of the 38th Fleet, underwent two full sessions of questioning on the disaster, focused on the events leading up to the conference. Despite being physically incapacitated during the incident, her preparations and decisions prior were scrutinized and criticized. Among the strongest failures identified were the decision to bring such a dangerous potential enemy to a high-population location, and the lack of appropriate preparation for unexpected threats. Media and public opinion on Perim's testimony has been mixed, or leaning slightly negative. The Vice Admiral's answers to questions of intentions prior to the conference have been seen as surprisingly universalist and anti-conflict. While a number of military analysts have corroborated Perim's tactical assessments, her attitude has been heavily criticized as lax on security and soft on aggression.
Overall the Vice Admiral was calm and well-spoken, but there were a number of tense exchanges that may not have reflected well upon her. In particular, Perim and Councilor Mercer Ferris clashed over the accusation that the 38th failed to prioritize the safety of civilians in Federation space. A frustrated Perim declared that she was trying to prioritize the safety of civilians in all space.
Hearings are expected to continue through next week, including continued sessions with Vice Admiral Perim with a focus on the events of the conference, the battle itself, and the immediate aftermath. Additional testimony is expected from Vice Admiral Caroline Winters of the Bureau of Starfleet Personnel, and several high-ranking officials from Starfleet Tactical Command. The investigation is expected to conclude with a series of closed sessions to discuss classified and ongoing operations.
Ambassador Jiro Sugihara of the Federation Diplomatic Corps spoke at length about inviting the Confederacy of Azed delegation to a Federation starbase for talks. The ambassador stressed that it was a calculated risk that would almost certainly have paid off, if not for intervention of the hostile third party. The Ambassador went on to praise Federation Diplomat Lev Bim Bozgid and Rear Admiral Dmitri Konieczko for their handling of the actual negotiations. As is typically the case, the FDC deferred logistics and implementation questions to Starfleet.
Despite first delivering a statement supporting the 38th Fleet and its decisions leading up to the crisis, Admiral Chakotay, Head of Starfleet Intelligence, later admitted that if additional information had been gathered prior to the conference it may have led to a different, less disastrous outcome. Particularly damning was the revelation that a Junyad ship has been sitting in a Starfleet surplus yard for two years after initial investigations of the then-mystery vessel fizzled out. Also of note, the Admiral refused to comment on allegations that an enemy agent may have been aboard DS13 at the time of the attack. Pundits have been quick to point out that the more damaging conclusions from the Intelligence testimony were reached as the result of hypothetical and leading questions by the Council Committee, but that fact hasn't deterred the amount of airtime being given to the most negative-sounding clips.
Vice Admiral Neema Perim, Commander of the 38th Fleet, underwent two full sessions of questioning on the disaster, focused on the events leading up to the conference. Despite being physically incapacitated during the incident, her preparations and decisions prior were scrutinized and criticized. Among the strongest failures identified were the decision to bring such a dangerous potential enemy to a high-population location, and the lack of appropriate preparation for unexpected threats. Media and public opinion on Perim's testimony has been mixed, or leaning slightly negative. The Vice Admiral's answers to questions of intentions prior to the conference have been seen as surprisingly universalist and anti-conflict. While a number of military analysts have corroborated Perim's tactical assessments, her attitude has been heavily criticized as lax on security and soft on aggression.
Overall the Vice Admiral was calm and well-spoken, but there were a number of tense exchanges that may not have reflected well upon her. In particular, Perim and Councilor Mercer Ferris clashed over the accusation that the 38th failed to prioritize the safety of civilians in Federation space. A frustrated Perim declared that she was trying to prioritize the safety of civilians in all space.
Hearings are expected to continue through next week, including continued sessions with Vice Admiral Perim with a focus on the events of the conference, the battle itself, and the immediate aftermath. Additional testimony is expected from Vice Admiral Caroline Winters of the Bureau of Starfleet Personnel, and several high-ranking officials from Starfleet Tactical Command. The investigation is expected to conclude with a series of closed sessions to discuss classified and ongoing operations.
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Rumour has it that Sam has been working increasingly hard of late. He spends most of his shifts in his ready room.
Like all the Endeavour crew, he's been keeping a close eye on the Hearing, and he has been known to yell at the screen for poor questioning and attacks on Vice Admiral Perim, whilst also cheering when she makes a point. Anyone who didn't know better would suspect he was watching a sports match instead of a Council Hearing...
Like all the Endeavour crew, he's been keeping a close eye on the Hearing, and he has been known to yell at the screen for poor questioning and attacks on Vice Admiral Perim, whilst also cheering when she makes a point. Anyone who didn't know better would suspect he was watching a sports match instead of a Council Hearing...
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Rumor has it that a bottle of expensive kalifal and a purple eppohh plushy was sent to LCDR J. Kermit. There was a note a note that came with it that when translated from Romulan said simply, "Be Welcome Home. Share with Lir."
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The second round of Federation Council hearing sessions continued this week, receiving considerable coverage on major news networks.
Vice Admiral Winters, Director of the Bureau of Starfleet Personnel, testified as to final casualty numbers, initial confusion, and progress of relocation and reassignments. Contrary to expectations, Winters received very few questions from the committee, perhaps owing to the comprehensiveness of written reports previously available. Rear Admirals Shrokh and Loren from Starfleet Tactical Command provided an overview of Starfleet's general stance and previous encounters with the Confederacy of Azed, from the mysterious attacks on local independent powers to the disastrous failed first contact that resulted in the destruction of the starships Gainsborough, Damocles, and Caelian, to the events directly leading up to the DS13 conference.
Again this week, the majority of news coverage has been focused on the testimony and questioning of the 38th Fleet Commanding Officer, Vice Admiral Neema Perim. Following the Vice Admiral's prepared statement and outline of facts concerning the battle itself, the committee's questioning honed in on a number of perceived blunders. In particular, the actions of two of Perim's senior staff have been called into question.
Rear Admiral Dmitri Konieczko, ranking officer at the peace talks, allegedly failed to notify the Azedi delegation of the impending danger. Then, when the fighting began, DS13 appears to have delayed taking definitive steps to defend itself, and Councilor Ferris went so far as to question the competency of the station's Commanding Officer, Captain Tau Thiessen. News broadcasts captured a particularly uneasy moment in which Perim initially appeared ready to defend the actions of her subordinates, but instead deferred to a request for a recess from her legal representative.
In an interview with H-SPAN correspondents during the recess, Councilor Lentish seemed unbothered by the delay. "It's been a long session," the Trill representative said, "If we have to wait a little longer to reach the truth of the matter, then it's time well spent." In contrast, Councilor Ferris criticized the move as little more than a stall tactic and urged Starfleet to admit its failures. "Someone dropped the ball, simple as that," he said from outside the Council chamber, "Starfleet needs to stop dancing around the issue of responsibility. It's time to come clean."
The committee has now been in recess for over an hour, and media commentators are speculating that after Perim answers the outstanding questions, the most likely next step will see Admiral Konieczko and Captain Thiessen summoned to testify directly as to their culpability in the disaster. Neither the Vice Admiral nor her JAG representative have responded to interview requests, and Starfleet Public Affairs has declined to comment on the situation until the day's hearings are concluded.
Vice Admiral Winters, Director of the Bureau of Starfleet Personnel, testified as to final casualty numbers, initial confusion, and progress of relocation and reassignments. Contrary to expectations, Winters received very few questions from the committee, perhaps owing to the comprehensiveness of written reports previously available. Rear Admirals Shrokh and Loren from Starfleet Tactical Command provided an overview of Starfleet's general stance and previous encounters with the Confederacy of Azed, from the mysterious attacks on local independent powers to the disastrous failed first contact that resulted in the destruction of the starships Gainsborough, Damocles, and Caelian, to the events directly leading up to the DS13 conference.
Again this week, the majority of news coverage has been focused on the testimony and questioning of the 38th Fleet Commanding Officer, Vice Admiral Neema Perim. Following the Vice Admiral's prepared statement and outline of facts concerning the battle itself, the committee's questioning honed in on a number of perceived blunders. In particular, the actions of two of Perim's senior staff have been called into question.
Rear Admiral Dmitri Konieczko, ranking officer at the peace talks, allegedly failed to notify the Azedi delegation of the impending danger. Then, when the fighting began, DS13 appears to have delayed taking definitive steps to defend itself, and Councilor Ferris went so far as to question the competency of the station's Commanding Officer, Captain Tau Thiessen. News broadcasts captured a particularly uneasy moment in which Perim initially appeared ready to defend the actions of her subordinates, but instead deferred to a request for a recess from her legal representative.
In an interview with H-SPAN correspondents during the recess, Councilor Lentish seemed unbothered by the delay. "It's been a long session," the Trill representative said, "If we have to wait a little longer to reach the truth of the matter, then it's time well spent." In contrast, Councilor Ferris criticized the move as little more than a stall tactic and urged Starfleet to admit its failures. "Someone dropped the ball, simple as that," he said from outside the Council chamber, "Starfleet needs to stop dancing around the issue of responsibility. It's time to come clean."
The committee has now been in recess for over an hour, and media commentators are speculating that after Perim answers the outstanding questions, the most likely next step will see Admiral Konieczko and Captain Thiessen summoned to testify directly as to their culpability in the disaster. Neither the Vice Admiral nor her JAG representative have responded to interview requests, and Starfleet Public Affairs has declined to comment on the situation until the day's hearings are concluded.
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As Commander Everett was working on various system checks, reports and the like. He was watching the hearings. Although he was disgusted at the Vice Admiral for some of the choices she made, Joshua felt sorry as well of how this all happened before his transfer. This was his fleet Commanding Officer for christ sake, so mixed feelings aside, Everett just kept on working while waiting for the time of his date with Lieutenant T'Pemi. Waiting for when the hearings resumed and the broadcast was live again.
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Rumor has it that Beylara has been seen around K-7 carrying various gift bags and boxes. Apparently she has not forgotten the holiday spirit after her ordeal.
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Rumour has it Commander sh'Sonora's taste in terran movies has not caught on just yet... but she remains ever hopeful as she host movie nights on the USS Baton Rouge.
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Rumor has it there's been mass screenings of the hearings held in the Leyte Gulf's mess hall. Most of the crew have remained silent throughout, but on occasion there has been some jeers and applause, most seemingly in favor of Admiral Perim. Captain DePoe has attended most of the screenings, and he's sat silent and stony faced throughout.
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Rumour has it that a stuffed sehlat with a ribbon tied around it was seen outside the door of Commander Caspius' quarters, and that when the Commander was alerted to its presence, he abruptly left the mess hall.
The sehlat has not been seen since.
The sehlat has not been seen since.
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After a prolonged recess, the Federation Council hearing on the DS13 disaster reconvened late Thursday evening to hear additional testimony from the 38th Fleet's Vice Admiral Neema Perim.
The hearing opened by revisiting the pointed questions regarding the actions of Rear Admiral Konieczko and Captain Thiessen during the battle. The claim by the committee is that the Konieczko and Thiessen failed to adequately defend Deep Space 13 during the incident, both by failing to notify the Confederacy delegation of the incoming threat and by failing to enact proper defensive measures that may have saved thousands of lives.
In a statement that visibly shocked the committee, the Vice Admiral admitted that failures in command judgment resulted in the destruction of Deep Space 13 and in the degradation of relations with the Confederacy. Perim testified that the orders she left for Rear Admiral Konieczko and Captain Thiessen were overly concerned with the content of the negotiations and the appearances she wanted presented to the Azedi. According to Perim, she instructed her officers to ensure that negotiations were not interrupted, to avoid offending the delegation, and additionally admitted that there were no prepared contingencies for unexpected situations. When questioned on the delay in opening fire with the station's weapons, Perim reinforced her point that appearances for the sake of diplomacy were given top priority, even to the detriment of the station's defense. Perim went on to discuss her emphasis on non-violent solutions.
"Admiral," Councilor Lentish spoke to confirm, "It was previously entered into the record that you were not in command during the conference. You are now saying that you left explicit instructions to your command staff that directly led to the failures this committee has identified?"
"Yes ma'am. My orders set the course of events and my officers did their best to carry out those orders. They performed admirably under the worst possible circumstances." Standing before the Council, the Vice Admiral's response was clear. "Physically present or not, the responsibility for this tragedy rests unequivocally with me."
The committee concluded the hearing with a number of low-impact questions regarding the evacuation and relocation, but the remainder of the hearing was comparatively short.
After being dismissed from the Council chamber, the Vice Admiral provided an unscheduled audience to media correspondents. Ignoring a flurry of questions about the hearing, Perim delivered a prepared statement in which she announced her retirement from Starfleet and requested privacy during her transition to civilian life.
While unexpected, this move is not entirely unprecedented for high-level officers surrounded by controversy. While GNN has yet to offer an analysis, FNS pundits are already reporting that it is unlikely Starfleet Command will attempt to block her retirement or pursue disciplinary action, as a result.
The hearing opened by revisiting the pointed questions regarding the actions of Rear Admiral Konieczko and Captain Thiessen during the battle. The claim by the committee is that the Konieczko and Thiessen failed to adequately defend Deep Space 13 during the incident, both by failing to notify the Confederacy delegation of the incoming threat and by failing to enact proper defensive measures that may have saved thousands of lives.
In a statement that visibly shocked the committee, the Vice Admiral admitted that failures in command judgment resulted in the destruction of Deep Space 13 and in the degradation of relations with the Confederacy. Perim testified that the orders she left for Rear Admiral Konieczko and Captain Thiessen were overly concerned with the content of the negotiations and the appearances she wanted presented to the Azedi. According to Perim, she instructed her officers to ensure that negotiations were not interrupted, to avoid offending the delegation, and additionally admitted that there were no prepared contingencies for unexpected situations. When questioned on the delay in opening fire with the station's weapons, Perim reinforced her point that appearances for the sake of diplomacy were given top priority, even to the detriment of the station's defense. Perim went on to discuss her emphasis on non-violent solutions.
"Admiral," Councilor Lentish spoke to confirm, "It was previously entered into the record that you were not in command during the conference. You are now saying that you left explicit instructions to your command staff that directly led to the failures this committee has identified?"
"Yes ma'am. My orders set the course of events and my officers did their best to carry out those orders. They performed admirably under the worst possible circumstances." Standing before the Council, the Vice Admiral's response was clear. "Physically present or not, the responsibility for this tragedy rests unequivocally with me."
The committee concluded the hearing with a number of low-impact questions regarding the evacuation and relocation, but the remainder of the hearing was comparatively short.
After being dismissed from the Council chamber, the Vice Admiral provided an unscheduled audience to media correspondents. Ignoring a flurry of questions about the hearing, Perim delivered a prepared statement in which she announced her retirement from Starfleet and requested privacy during her transition to civilian life.
While unexpected, this move is not entirely unprecedented for high-level officers surrounded by controversy. While GNN has yet to offer an analysis, FNS pundits are already reporting that it is unlikely Starfleet Command will attempt to block her retirement or pursue disciplinary action, as a result.
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After Joshua's date with pemi, he was back hard at work in Engineering. He'd turn towards the view screen, seeing the ending of the hearing. And the Vice Admiral retiring, he'd drop his jaw pure shock. As he's heard yelling out "WHAT?!" This surely was a huge surprise for the Commander as he wasn't able to meet the Admiral, so. He'd simply go back to work however, this news had possibly been the most surprising one, as of late.
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Rumor has it that an angry yell consisting of no expletives or language was heard outside of the Rear Admiral's office.
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Rumor has it Captain DePoe was seen storming out of the Leyte Gulf's mess hall in disgust. One crewman reportedly overheard the captain say "It's all gone to hell!" as he stomped down the corridor.
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Rumor around the station was that Everett was heard exiting Engineering, heading for the bar after some of the fellow Engineers had heard Josh yelling. He'd look like he was hit with the news of his parents dying.
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The Akagi's bridge crew including the senior staff was present on the bridge when the news of Admiral Perim's retirement broke. In all the news was received in silence, although everyone was clearly tense as the shock settled in.
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