Episode 1: Awakening Pt 1
Stardate 32120515.6
22 years after the DMA was stopped…
In the dead of night, a lone Talaxian Male was walking down a street, nervously looking around. “Come on, where are they…” The Talaxian huffed under his breath.
“Going somewhere Talaxian?” Came a grumpy voice that spooked the Talaxian. The Talaxian unholstered and raised his pistol as he whirled around and saw a pair of Kazons aiming their own pistols right at him.
The Talaxian gulped. “L-look, I don’t want any trouble, I just–”
“Silence!” One of the Kazon growled. “We know you know something. We want that information.” He demanded.
“I-I don’t know anything. I swear!” The Talaxian responded, slowly beginning to back away.
“Likely story.” One of the Kazon responded. “Now, you’re coming with us and–”
“Put down your weapons. All of you.” Came another new voice that cut the Kazon off.
The two Kazon whirled around and saw a female Vulcan in a red uniform, wearing a badge they recognized. “Starfleet!” The Kazon growled.
“Gentlemen, I strongly urge you to lower your weapons.” The Vulcan Officer repeated, hands clasped behind her back and appearing in a relaxed manner. “I am certain we all can come to a peaceful resolution to whatever conflicts you have with this man tonight.” She urged the Kazon.
“I got a better idea. DIE!” One of the Kazon responded as they both pulled the trigger and fired at the Vulcan.
Rather than dodge or move out of the way, the Vulcan just remained where she was as the plasma bolts collided with her…Or rather WOULD have collided with her if they did not go directly through her, leaving her unharmed. The two Kazon saw this and were left confused. “What?” One of them asked.
“A shame that we must resort to less pleasant means of resolving this conflict.” The Vulcan said.
At that moment, the two Kazon sensed something coming. They turned just in time to see something flying right at them. One of the Kazon managed to duck, but the other was not so lucky as he was blown back several feet into a pile of trash by the creature before it pulled up, swung around, and fired phaser bolts from its saddle at the second Kazon.
The second Kazon dodged the shots, and raised his own weapon to aim at the creature, before something struck his legs and swept them up from under him, causing him to fall flat on his back, and find himself being held at spearpoint by an Andorian male in a Red Starfleet Uniform. “Don’t even think about it.” The Andorian told him.
Meanwhile, the first Kazon scrambled to his feet, and noticed he had lost his pistol. Growling, he pulled out a dagger and started moving towards the Andorian, before he was suddenly struck in the gut by the elbow of the female vulcan, while his arm was grabbed by a male Tellarite in a red starfleet uniform and was flipped over his shoulder, resulting in the first Kazon laying on his back groaning while the female Vulcan pointed her phaser pistol at him to keep him down. “I told you. We could’ve resolved this peacefully.” The Vulcan told him.
With both Kazon apprehended, the creature that attacked from above landed on its hooves, and the Kazon saw that it was a feral, blue pastel colored creature, with wings, a horn, and it, or rather, SHE, was wearing a red Starfleet Uniform with shoulder brackets, indicating a higher rank than the other officers there.
While the Kazon tried to process what had happened, the quadruped smiled. “Good work. All of you.” She told her fellow officers as she dimmed her glowing horn, and the original Female Vulcan that started it, phased out and dissolved into green particles.
“Using your mystical abilities as a distraction. Works every time Captain.” The Andorian commented.
“Makes me wish I could do that.” The Tellarite responded.
The Quadruped ignored their comments as she approached the Talaxian. “Are you the one who called Starfleet?” She asked, as the wings and the horn all retracted into her body, disappearing from view.
The Talaxian, after his brain managed to catch up, smiled as he holstered his pistol. “Thank god you showed up, Starfleet.” He said. “Who knows what might have happened otherwise.”
The quadruped nodded in agreement. “Why were they after you?” She asked.
“I think they heard that I know something.” The Talaxian responded. “I’m Tuvix by the way. At your service.”
“Nice to meet you Tuvix.” The Quadruped responded. “I’m Captain Proxima Maxima of the USS Equestria. And my crew. Commander Sela, my first officer. Lieutenant commander Shron, my Tactical officer, and Lieutenant Commander Yamik, my Chief of Security.” Proxima introduced them.
“Nice to meet you.” Tuvix responded as he glanced at the Kazon. “What are you going to do with them?” He asked.
Proxima glanced at the female Vulcan. “Commander Sela, arrange to have these Kazon aggressors picked up by local authorities.” She told her.
“Aye captain.” Commander Sela responded as she tapped her combadge to call local authorities.
Proxima turned back to Mr. Tuvix. “So, Mr. Tuvix, wanna explain why you called Starfleet out here?” She asked.
“Given those Kazon were after me, maybe here’s not the best place to talk.” Tuvix responded. “Maybe we can talk on your ship if you have one?” He suggested.
Proxima eyed him for a few seconds, before she turned back to her officer. “You three remain here until local authorities arrive, then return to the Equestria.” She told them.
“Aye captain.” Lt Cmdr Yamik responded.
Proxima nodded and tapped her own combadge. “Proxima to Equestria. Two to beam up.” She said.
Two seconds later, both Proxima and Tuvis disappeared in a flash, beaming up onto a Federation Starship in orbit of the planet.
Space: The final frontier. This is the story of the USS Equestria. A ship fresh out of construction, with a crew fresh from the Academy. Together they will embark on a mission of discovery, and evolution. They will explore a strange new frontier, seek out new life and a new civilization, and boldly go farther than anyone has ever gone.
“Captain’s Log: Stardate 32120515.8. Mr. Tuvix has returned to the planet after a fairly lengthy conversation with myself and Doctor Boimler. And he revealed some troubling news.”
“Are you sure he spoke the truth?” Asked a man on the viewscreen.
Proxima Maxima nodded. She was sitting on the bridge of the USS Equestria and they were reporting back to Federation HQ of their mission results. “We had him hooked up to a lie detector. He spoke the truth Admiral.” She said.
“Starfleet has been detecting strange occurrences as of late…we’ll keep our eyes peeled. If something is out there, we must know what it is.” The Admiral responded.
“Yes sir.” Proxima responded.
The Admiral nodded in approval. “Good work Captain Proxima. Not bad for a crew fresh out of the Academy.” He said.
“Textbook mission Admiral.” Commander Sela responded. “Appropriate for a training cruise.”
“Indeed Commander.” The Admiral responded. “See you when you return to Federation HQ. Admiral Vance out.” He said before the connection cut and the Admiral’s picture stopped blocking the viewscreen.
Once the connection was cut, Yamik couldn’t help but smile proudly. “Did you hear that guys? Sounds like we’re all cleared to call ourselves fully fledged Starfleet Officers!” He said.
“Finally.” Shron responded. “Now we can Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and go boldly into the unknown.”
“Who do you think we’ll make first contact with first Norman?” Yamik asked the red uniformed human male officer sitting at the console next to him.
“Personally I’m hoping we meet a snakelike race. Or maybe a gelatinous race.” Norman responded.
“Anything is possible as far as evolution goes.” Sela Commented. “Although I would say that Mr. Shron might not be so keen on encountering snakes.” She added.
“Ugh.” Shron responded as he rolled his eyes. “Never again. Still feeling the shivers down my spine.”
At that moment, Norman’s console made a beeping sound and a notification came up. “Oh, I got something.” Norman said.
“What is it?” Proxima responded.
“General distress call, audio only.” Norman responded.
“Let’s hear it.” Proxima responded.
Norman nodded and pressed a few buttons, the distress signal started playing across the bridge. “This is the SS Ark, assistance required, any ships please respond.”
Everyone on the bridge glanced at each other. “Can you raise them?” Sela asked.
“Hailing on all frequencies.” Norman responded. After a few seconds, he shook his head. “No answer. Could be an automated distress call.” He suggested.
“I’m picking up a vessel, not too far out of our way. We can make a pit stop and see what’s up.” Yamik suggested.
“Agreed.” Proxima responded. “Helm, take us to that distress signal, maximum warp.” She ordered.
“Aye sir.” The Officer at the helm responded and changed their course.
Several minutes later, the USS Equestria dropped out of warp, near a very large vessel. Proxima and Sela got out of their chairs and took a few steps forward, everyone on the bridge in awe of the large vessel in view. “Holy Macarol.” Yamik said.
“THAT’S a ship?” Norman asked.
Sharon tapped a few buttons on his console. “Picking up Life Support, Engines, temperature controls, It’s definitely a ship, dead in the water. Main power is offline, minimal auxiliary power.” Shron reported. “Good news though, it’s atmosphere is compatible with our own.” He added.
“Life signs?” Proxima asked.
“I THINK two…But the sensors are having a tough time getting accurate readings.” A female Vorta Blue Uniformed Officer responded. “Attempting to compensate.”
Norman studied the ship before them, and noticed something on the side. “Hey, anyone see the decals on the side of the ship?” He asked.
Proxima quickly scanned the ship until she saw the red on the ship. “Helm, magnify on those decals.” She said.
The viewscreen zoomed in on the decal…And revealed what looked like a red blocky face. “Anyone recognize it?” Sela asked.
“Never seen it before.” Yamik responded.
“I’ll run it through the Federation Computer.” Norman said.
“Please do.” Proxima responded. “Meanwhile, I think we should beam over there and take a look.”
“If the goal is to look for those life signs, could take a while.” Shron responded. “The ship’s massive.”
“Commander Brestine, can you isolate the location of the life signs?” Proxima asked.
“We can probably get within 100 meters.” Commander Brestine responded.
“That should do it. Yamik, Brestine, with me. Sela, you have the Con, and inform Chief Baker to meet us in the transporter room.” Proxima responded as she and her chosen officer made their way to the turbolift. “And report this back to Command, They’ll want to know what happened.” Proxima added.
“Aye sir.” Sela responded as she took her seat in the Captain’s chair.
When they left, Shron glanced at Sela. “You aren’t going to remind her that the captain doesn’t belong on an away mission?” He asked.
“Captain Maxima’s mystical abilities are invaluable to any away team. I believe it would be unwise to restrict her under normal protocol.” Sela responded. “Besides, we all know Proxima can take care of herself just fine.”
Soon after, in a darkened, cavernous room aboard the derelict ship, four flashes of light burst and dimmed to Reveal Captain Maxima, Lieutenant Commanders Brestine and Yamik, and a Lieutenant Commander ranked Gold Uniformed Cardassian female. Maxima had her horn extended and Yamik, Maxima, and the Cardassian were armed. Brestine meanwhile immediately began scanning the area with her tricorder. “The Life signs are definitely in this room.” Brestine reported. “But it’s next to impossible to actually SEE anything. Captain, might I suggest you provide a light source?” She asked.
Maxima lit her horn, shot an orb up to the ceiling, and the orb brightened up to light up the entire room. They looked around to see a lot of orange, and blocky architecture. The cardassian started taking scans with her own tricorder. “The material used to make this room isn’t in any known database.” She reported. “Although I am detecting standard isolinear circuitry, A dilithium warp core, If we wanted to we could probably get this ship up and running again.” She said.
Maxima extended her wings from her body and flapped them to get an aerial view. “Fan out.” She said. “If you find the life signs, contact the rest of the team.”
Maxima’s team nodded and split up. Maxima meanwhile got to a sufficient altitude, and was able to see that they were standing in some kind of control room, and that the chairs were larger, by quite a bit. “Whoever built this ship, their species must be larger than us.” Maxima commented.
“At least four times standard size.” Brestine responded as she swept the area. “And according to the quantum dating on these materials. This ship is clearly ancient.” She added.
“Ancient?” Yamik asked. “And there are still life signs here?”
“Minimal power remember?” Chief Baker responded.
“Or maybe we’re not the first to answer the call.” Yamik suggested.
“Keep looking.” Proxima told her team.
Back on the Equestria, Shron was running a routine scan of the surrounding area, when his console interface turned red and showed hostiles approaching. “Commander, we got incoming Hostiles! Bearing 327-mark-215!” He called out.
“Hostiles?” Sela asked.
“Emerald Rogues.” Shron responded.
“How many?” Sela asked.
“Six ships inbound.” Shron responded.
“Red Alert! Weapons hot deflector to maximum.” Sela ordered. Alarms started blazing. “Hail the away team. Tell them we got company coming.” She added.
“Aye Captain!” Shron responded. “And Commander, I recommend we prime Equestria’s Multi-Vector mode. Give it a test drive.”
“Sound suggestion Lt Cmdr. Prime Multi Vector Mode.” Sela responded.
Sharon couldn’t help but smile gleefully. “Aye sir.” He said, excitement building.
Back in the Derelict, The team’s combadges rang. “Equestria to away team. We have Emerald Rogues inbound. I believe they also received the distress call.” They heard.
“What’s their ETA Commander?” Proxima responded.
“At their present course and speed, I would estimate five minutes.” Sela responded. “We’re standing by to engage Equestria’s Multi Vector Mode, but I would still hurry.”
“Acknowledged Equestria.” Proxima responded. “If we’re still onboard the derelict when they arrive, buy us as much time as you can.”
“Aye Captain.” Sela responded before cutting off the connection.
“Emerald Rogues?” Yamik asked. “Aren’t those bastards former Emerald Chain forces?”
“Elements of the Emerald Chain’s military that refused the reformation from the old ways.” Baker responded. “They’re pirates, mercenaries, and an overall thorne in the side of anyone unfortunate enough to happen upon them.” She explained.
Brestine just shook her head. “Any reports of a Hydra Class vessel encountering them?” She asked.
“Certainly not from what I’ve heard.” Proxima responded. “They’ve never faced such a vessel before. Although granted there has only been two so far. The Hydra and the Equestria.”
“Heh. Can’t wait to watch the Equestria kick their asses.” Yamik commented.
“IF they attack the Equestria.” Proxima responded.
“Captain, to be blunt, there is no way there will NOT be an exchange of fire if the Emerald Rogues are Involved. They are not interested in peace.” Baker explained. “As sad as that is.”
Everyone agreed and their search continued. Proxima herself landed on what was clearly a console, and studied the buttons. “Oh yeah, clearly ancient. They used a button and knob system for controls. Not touchscreen.” She commented.
Brestine insta-transported next to Proxima using her combadge’s transporter, and used her tricorder to scan the console. “Hm…We might be able to interface with this thing. Commander Baker, could you come up here please and attempt to rig an interface?” She asked.
Lieutenant Commanders Baker and Yamik both Insta-transported onto the console surface next to Brestine and Proxima. Baker took one look at the console and smiled. “Child’s play. Just give me a few minutes and I’ll have an interface rigged.” She said.
“Those Emerald Rogues will be here in a few minutes.” Yamik responded.
“Then I hope the Equestria can buy us some time.” Brestine replied.
A few minutes later, on the Equestria, Commander Sela and Lieutenant Commanders Shron and Norman all saw six vessels emerge from warp. On the spot, Norman’s console received a notification. “Commander, we’re being hailed by the lead Emerald Rogue Ship.” He reported.
“On screen.” Sela responded.
A few seconds later, The screen changed to show an Orion male, with a scowl on his face. “Federation scum. This Derelict belongs to the TRUE Emerald Chain! If you do not withdraw within the next two seconds, You’ll be destroyed!” He growled.
Sela kept her composure as she formulated her response. “We received a distress call coming from this Derelict. We are here to investigate this Derelict, and we are actually inside FEDERATION space. Which the Emerald Chains hold no claims within.” She explained.
“Arbitrary border lines!” The Orion responded. “You are lucky I am feeling generous today so I shall allow you to reconsider. You are outnumbered 6 to 1.” He informed Sela with a smirk.
“Do not always trust what your eyes tell you.” Sela responded calmly. “Commander Shron.” She urged, giving him the go ahead.
Shron smiled and pressed the button on his console. A computerized voice sounded all over. “All hands, prepare for Multi Vector Separation.” It said.
Outside, clamps along the Equestria’s hull disengaged, and the secondary hull moved away from the saucer section, and it further split in half and separated from the other half. The two Secondary hull sections flanked the Saucer Section’s port and Starboard and stood with it against the six Emerald Rogue ships. “Now, I could obviously be wrong but by my new count, We are outnumbered 2 to 1. And each of our vessels can stand against two of your ships.” She informed the Orion.
The orion growled. “So be it.” He cut the connection, and Shron’s console lit up.
“They’re powering weapons!” Shron called out.
“Attack Pattern Omega. Arm Quantum Torpedoes, full spread.” Sela ordered.
The three Segments of the USS Equestria powered up its weapons and energy beams began hitting both sides. The USS Equestria segments fired torpedoes at the Emerald Rogue Ships.
Inside the Derelict, Yamik monitored the situation outside. “They’ve engaged the Equestria. All three segments are deployed.” He reported.
“Baker. How’s it coming?” Proxima asked.
Baker smiled as her holo display changed to show controls. “Got it. We have access to this console.” She reported.
“Good work.” Brestine responded.
Baker nodded as she started looking through the controls she had access to. “It looks like this is the console that’s connected to internal ship systems. Internal sensors, temperature controls, power.” She reported. “…and stasis pods.”
“Could you operate the console with your interface?” Brestine asked.
“There’s enough power to do so.” Baker responded. “What system shall I access?”
“Stasis pods.” Proxima responded. “Came here expecting to help someone. Let’s see who that someone is.” She reasoned.
“Aye captain.” Baker responded as she accessed the desired subsystem.
However, It did not go as they had expected. Because instead a hatch on the floor opened and a small head sized orb jumped out of it, sprouted legs, and landed on the console in front of them, startling them. “Stasis system access alert, standby for security scan.” The drone said as a little antenna popped out from its top.
Yamik and Proxima both immediately aimed their weapons at the drone as it began scanning each of them. “Yamik Pado, Tellarite. Not Authorized. Risa Brestine, Vorta, not authorized. Kasey Baker, Cardassian. Not Authorized.” It said. It got to Proxima and began to scan her, as soon as its scanning beam reached her chest, where her heart was located, the beam stopped and turned red. “Proxima Maxima. Captain of the USS Equestria. Scanning for vessel.” The drone said as it crawled to another console.
Yamik still had his weapon aimed at the drone. “I’m gonna shoot it to hell.” He said.
“No! We don’t know what that will do.” Proxima stopped him.
“Agreed. Initial scans show that it’s got no weapons to speak of. It appears to just be a scanner.” Baker responded.
They watched as the drone plugged itself into a console. “Scanning for USS Equestria.” It repeated. After a few seconds, it spoke again. “Warning, Hostile elements engaging the USS Equestria. Initiating countermeasures.” It said.
“Countermeasures?” Proxima asked.
Outside the Derelict, the USS Equestria and her two secondary hull segments valiantly defended the Derelict from the Emerald ROgues. On the bridge, sparks exploded from the ceiling as Norman monitored their systems. “Shields holding!” He called out.
“Damage?” Sela asked.
“Structural integrity down 4% across all segments.” Shron responded.
“Status of the Emerald Rogues?”
“Shields failing on three ships…But they’re not making any moves to fall back.” Shron responded.
“Target the weaker ships. Attack Pattern–”
“Wait!” Norman called out, cutting Sela off. “I’m getting something from the Derelict…It’s powering up!”
The three officers all watched as the Derelict shot several beams at the Emerald Rogues, striking their ships and halting their movements. Norman did a scan of the area. “They appear to be some kind of…I guess EMP tractor beam since they’re keeping the Emerald Rogues in place and all 6 vessels have lost power.” He reported.
Sela stood up from her chair and took a few steps forward. “Are we being targeted?” She asked.
“I don’t think so, It looks like the Derelict is leaving us alone.” Norman said.
“Hail the away team.” Sela responded.
Onboard the Derelict, Proxima’s combadge sounded. “Equestria to Away Team, It appears the Derelict has all six Emerald Rogue in a power draining tractor beam, would that be your doing?” Sela asked.
“Indirectly Equestria. Standby.” Proxima responded as she and her team moved closer to the drone.
The drone meanwhile broke its silence once more. “Hostile Elements captured. Initiating emergence protocol.” It announced.
“Emergence protocol?” Yamik asked.
Baker checked the controls she still had access to, and discovered something alarming. “Guys, The derelict is powering up another system. And this time it’s targeting all three segments of the Equestria!” She exclaimed.
Proxima, upon hearing that, tapped her combadge. “Equestria! This thing is now targeting the ship. Take Evasive action!” She ordered.
“Aye sir.” Sela responded. “All segments. Evade!” She ordered.
All three Segments of the Equestria took evasive action to try to avoid whatever The Derelict was up to…But it was a futile endeavor because the Derelict shot three more tractor beams that captured all three segments of the Equestria handedly.
The bridge rocked as the ship was forced to stop. “We’re caught.” Norman reported.
“Helm, find a way to free us!” Sela responded.
“Aye sir!” The helm officer responded, but before they could do anything, their console shut off. “Sir, my console just powered down. No control.” They reported.
“Can ANYONE access their console?” Sela asked.
“Mine’s dead too.” Shron reported.
“So is–” Norman began before blue streaks of energy began outlining every edge on the bridge. “What the hell?” Norman asked as everyone on the bridge looked around.
Shron glanced at the viewscreen, and saw something troubling. “Commander!” He said.
Sela looked back at the viewscreen, and saw the Derelict bringing together the Eqeustria’s segments. “Curious.” Sela said.
Back in the Derelict, Proxima and her team were able to watch what was happening, and Proxima turned back to the drone. “What the hell is happening out there?!” She asked.
“The Emergence Protocol.” The drone responded. “A process for which this vessel was designed and built to carry out. Once initiated it cannot be stopped.” It explained calmly.”
“We’ll see about that!’ Proxima responded as she lit her horn, aimed at the drone, and fired an EMP blast at it…Only to find it had no effect at all.
“Apologies Captain Maxima. But when I say this cannot be stopped, I mean it.” The drone responded.
Proxima turned back to the screen and saw the Equestria was now put back together into one ship, and there were blue energy streaks outlining all of the ship’s edges. “What IS the Emergence Protocol?” She asked.
“A protocol created to bring forth the Titan Harmony CyberSpark.” The drone responded.
“Who’s that?” Brestine asked.
“You will see.” The drone responded. “Shall I awaken the two heralds onboard this vessel?” It asked.
“Yes!” Proxima responded. “Unless you know what the hell this is all about We need answers!” She growled.
“Activating Stasis Pods.” The Drone responded.
Two hatches opened on the floor, and Brestine, Yamik, and Proxima (Baker stayed focused on the Equestria) Watched as two Cylinders rose from the floor. The Cylinders had a glass wall, so they were able to see inside, and they saw something they did not expect, a pair of humanoid looking metallic creatures. “Androids?” Yamik asked.
“THose don’t look like androids. Look more like robots.” Brestine responded.
“Uh, Captain…The Equestria is changing configuration.” Baker reported.
Proxima whirled her head back around to the screen to see the USS Equestria’s hull reconfiguring itself. “What the hell?” She asked, unclear of what she was seeing exactly.
To be continued…
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good name idea for the ship
great chapter
BTW, what is the DMA?
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Season 4 of Discovery. Dark matter Anomaly I believe...
Maybe watch season 4 first before continuing.