Episode 3: After Action Report
“I compiled a list of all the changes the Cybertronian vessel made to the Equestria.” Baker reported as she showed Captain Proxima her Combadge HUD. “Surprisingly not much HAS changed.”
Proxima nodded. Lieutenant Commander Baker and Dr. Boimler had called her down to main Engineering, saying they discovered some oddities. “What was changed?” She asked.
“Our power system has been completely reworked. It no longer runs on Electro Plasma and Dilithium like before.” Baker responded.
“What? But we’re in warp right now, warp requires Dilithium.” Proxima replied.
“That’s what we thought.” Dr. Boimler responded. “But then we took a look at a sample of the new power source.” He said as he held up a small closed test tube filled with a blue liquid. “It’s called Energon. According to our Cybertronian guests.”
“The fuel and lifeblood of all Cybertronians.” Proxima identified the stuff.
“Right.” Dr. Boimler responded. “Based on our analysis, it seems to act as both Electro Plasma and Dilithium rolled into one.” He said.
“So essentially, we now run on a power source that as far as we know is only replenishable OUTSIDE our galaxy.” Proxima responded.
“Looks like it.” Baker responded.
“Doctor, how many samples did you take?” Proxima asked Boimler.
“One from Harmony, and one from Cliffjumper for comparison. Both with consent of course.” Boimler responded.
“Put them back where you got them. Until we find a new source to stockpile, we cannot afford to have any outside the body.” Proxima responded.
“Yes Captain.” Boimler responded.
“Speaking of essential body parts, That brings us to the two most concerning changes. First of all, the warp core has been repurposed into the SPARK of our new Titan.” Baker reported.
“Figures.” Proxima responded. “Doctor, it sounds like Engineering will be just as much your domain as Baker’s now.” She told Boimler.
“I’ll do what I can when the time comes, but this is definitely outside any field of medicine Starfleet has encountered.” Boimler responded.
Proxima nodded. “And what’s the other concerning thing?” She asked.
“The other thing is the biomechanism that IS NOT working.” Baker responded as she called up a new holo image, an image of a sphere.
“It’s called a T-Cog.” Boimler responded. “It allows a Cybertronian to change form.”
“From robot mode to their alternate form.” Proxima replied. “Baker, you mentioned it NOT working?”
“Dr. Boimler and I studied it as extensively as we could.” Baker responded. “As far as we can tell, energon is NOT flowing through it, thus it’s not receiving power.”
“So something’s clogging it?” Proxima asked.
“Essentially.” Dr. Boimler responded.
“So how long is it gonna take to unclog it?” Proxima asked.
“That’s where we have a problem. We talked to our Cybertronian friends, and there’s only one way to restart the flow given the current circumstances…We must go to Cybertron. Their shipyards are specifically equipped to deal with surgeries like this.” Baker responded.
“There’s NOTHING we can do here?” Proxima asked.
“Nothing.” Baker responded. “But, there is a silver-lining. The T-cog is a nonessential organ. So in her current ship mode, Harmony is just as capable as she was before she was turned into a Titan. Just…Now a sentient ship.” She reported.
“Well that’s good at least, the last thing we need is a half-working ship. Harmony?” Proxima asked, looking up.
“Yes Captain?” Harmony asked.
“Can you feel anything out of the ordinary besides your T-Cog?” Proxima asked.
“No captain, I cannot. Although I am still getting my bearings so that might change.” Harmony responded.
“If you DO feel anything out of the ordinary, tell Lieutenant Commanders Baker and Boimler immediately.” Proxima replied.
“Aye captain.” Harmony responded.
“Captain, We’re nearing the Sol System.” Came Sela’s voice from the intercom system.
“Acknowledged Commander.” Proxima responded. “Keep me posted, both of you.” She told the officers as she left Engineering.
Dr. Boimler just smiled and shook his head. “I never thought I’d be charged with the wellbeing of a sentient ship.” He commented.
“I doubt ANY of us really thought about that. And now we’re possibly going into Extra Galactic space shortly.” Baker responded as she got back to work.
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 32120516.12. We’ve arrived at Federation HQ over Earth. Admiral Vance has asked for a face to face debrief of our mission, and subsequent detour.”
Admiral Vance paced back and forth in his office, standing in front of Captain Maxima and Commander Sela, who just filled him in on what had happened. “An Emerald Rogues encounter isn’t anything new these days.” He said. “What concerns me is what ELSE happened during your response to the distress call.”
“We are fully aware of how absurd it sounds, but I can assure you Admiral, It is all true.” Commander Sela responded.
“Four days ago we sent the USS Equestria to meet with an informant. A ship fresh out of drydock, crewed by newly minted Starfleet Officers that haven’t even had their graduation Ceremony yet.” Admiral Vance responded. “And you come back reporting that an ancient earth Media franchise is apparently reality and that the USS Equestria is now a Sentient, transforming lifeform. Absurd is quite frankly putting it Mildly.”
“Yes sir.” Captain Maxima responded.
“And now, we need to figure out how to proceed.” Admiral Vance said.
“Cliffjumper, Blitzwing and Teletran have requested that we bring them back to their homeworld.” Sela responded.
“And where is that?” Admiral Vance asked.
“The best they could give us was somewhere outside our galaxy.” Proxima responded.
“Extra Galactic Space…Why does that not surprise me.” Vance responded.
“Sir, if I may, the Equestria and her crew are fully capable–” Sela started before being cut off by Vance.
“I’m gonna stop you right there Commander.” Vance said. “Just because one is capable does not mean that one is fit in other areas.” He said. “Only one ship has ever been outside the galactic barrier. And they barely made it back in one piece.” He said. “This proposed mission will undoubtedly take much longer than a few days. It needs an experienced crew and a capable ship, one better suited for long voyages.” He said. “And if I may be blunt with you? Neither the Equestria nor her current crew are ready for a mission like this.” He told Proxima and Sela.
Proxima was about to speak up when Sela beat her to it. “Admiral, if I may be equally blunt. What other ship crew in Starfleet has the necessary background information and insight to accomplish this mission?” Sela asked.
Vance and Proxima both gave Sela a look. After a second, Vance sat down at his desk. “Go ahead commander, make your case.” He said.
“The Equestria and her crew responded to the Cybertronian’s Distress signal, and was the only Federation Starship to do so. No other crews saw and experienced what the Equestria and her crew did. We were the only officers there. That gives the Equestria and her crew alone the benefit of knowing the situation from the beginning.” Sela responded.
“Anyone can read a report commander.” Vance responded.
“Reading about and being there in the moment are two different things, Admiral.” Sela responded.
“Fair point.” Vance responded.
“There is also the undeniable point that the USS Equestria, for better or worse, is now a Cybertronian. A Cybertronian that will inevitably have questions about herself and who she is. This is her chance to discover herself. By going to the planet of her people.” Sela Continued. “Are we really attempting to make the case that the Harmony CyberSpark, the name of the titan the USS Equestria now transforms into, should not be allowed to visit her people’s homeworld? Especially when she has no warrants that would prevent such an action?” Sela asked.
“I suppose you are right. Would fly in the face of what the Federation is if we denied this new lifeform the same rights afforded to all sentient beings.” Vance relented. “But that’s the ship. What about the crew?”
“You are correct sir that the crew of the Equestria does not have the same amount of experience the crew of the USS Discovery A does.” Sela responded. “But nonetheless we are just as capable. This is what we trained for. To venture out into the unknown. There is also an emotional element to this. We are the first ever crew that the USS Equestria has went through. All of us were there when Harmony was born. If she were to acquire a completely new crew that she does not know, the emotional toll should something happen could be catastrophic.”
Vance listened to Sela’s case, and glanced at Maxima. “Captain, would you like to weigh in on this?” He asked.
“Sir, I know that my crew and I can handle this mission.” Maxima responded. “Just give us a chance.”
Vance nodded. “You make a good case.” He said. “Still, perhaps a more experienced captain should–”
“With all do respect sir.” Sela cut Vance off. “Captain Proxima Maxima is the most logical choice to lead this mission.” She said.
Vance stared at Sela, not expecting to be cut off like that. “...Explain Commander.” He said after a few seconds.
“Just as Harmony CyberSpark is now an inseparable variable in recent events, I believe that Captain Maxima is also a key.” Sela responded. Catching Proxima off guard.
“In what way if I may ask?” Vance responded.
“If you recall, Captain Maxima was found on Earth in a pod a few days after the DMA attack 22 years ago.” Sela said.
“How can I forget? I was there when the pod opened.” Vance responded.
“When Equis joined the Federation, we had thought we finally solved the mystery of where Maxima came from, but Equis did not hold any record of such a pod at any point in their history.” Sela said.
“Your point Commander?” Vance asked.
“Given all available evidence, I believe it to be a likely possibility that Captain Proxima Maxima is also a Cybertronian.” Sela revealed.
Proxima’s eyes widened and she stared at Sela in disbelief. Did she hear Sela right?
Vance stared at Sela long and hard. “Commander, that is quite a theory. What evidence is there to back that up?” He asked.
“The pod she was found in is still of unknown origins. She can retract both her horn and her wings into her body, just like a Cybertronian can transform. And on the Derelict, a drone named Teletran scanned each member of the away team, and only reacted to Captain Maxima.” Sela said. “Those three pieces of evidence are the basis of my theory.” She explained.
Vance and Maxima continued to stare at Sela. Maxima in disbelief, and Vance with skepticism. “You raise an interesting point.” He finally said.
“She does?” Maxima asked.
“If the drone named Teletran reacted the most to you, Captain, that gives credence to Commander Sela’s theory. However absurd it may be.” Vance told her.
Maxima knew she couldn’t argue that, so she just stayed quiet. Vance nodded. “You two have given me much to consider. Until I have made a decision, I’m pulling the Equestria and her crew off active duty.” He told them.
“Yes sir.” Sela and Maxima responded.
“Dismissed.” Vance said.
Maxima and Sela exited the office. Once they were alone in a corridor, Proxima walked in front of Sela and stared up at her, Maxima was a head or two shorter than Sela. “Me?! A Cybertronian?!” She asked.
“Given all the available evidence related to you, our first mission’s events included. We cannot rule out that possibility Proxima.” Sela responded.
“Do you know how absurd that is?!” Proxima asked. “When did you start to put together that theory?”
“After our meeting in the ready room, I began to compile all the evidence related to you. Kasey’s theory of you being a City-Speaker stood out as curious to me. Since logically, only a Cybertronian could be a City Speaker.” Sela responded.
“And you didn’t come to me before WHY?!” Proxima asked.
“That thought had not occurred to me. I apologize Proxima.” Sela responded.
Proxima sighed and shook her head. “I need a drink. Mess Hall for some grub?” She asked.
“With you, always.” Sela responded as the two resumed walking. “When is your parents’ ship due back?” She asked.
“Later today. Boy are they going to want to hear this.” Proxima responded.
“Admiral’s log: Stardate 32120516.13, Just when I believed I had seen everything. Now fictional universes are apparently reaching into reality…and yet, every scan, sensor reading, and crew log coming from the Equestria lines up. The Transformers franchise of Ancient Earth..is real.”
“When you said that this crew of Academy Graduates could handle a mission to meet with an informant, I did NOT have first contact in mind.” A woman told Vance in his office
“Neither did I madame President.” Admiral Vance responded. “But then again we didn’t think the Equestria would get a Distress call from a fictional alien species. And come back as a living breathing sentient lifeform.” He remarked.
“So now, we have another sentient ship in the fleet.” The President said.
“Indeed we do.” Vance responded. “But unlike Zora and Discovery, It would seem that the USS Equestria is the ALTERNATE mode for the Titan within.” He explained.
“Alternate mode?” The President asked.
“Yeah. A key part of these Cybertronians is the ability to transform from their true forms to an alternate mode. Like a shuttle or a worker bee.” Vance explained.
“Interesting.” The President responded as both she and The Admiral looked out the window at the USS Equestria, which was now docked at Archer Spacedock. “Has the USS Equestria transformed since coming back?”
“No. But I don’t know if she is actually ABLE to at the moment.” Vance replied. “Her crew reports that the Equestria’s transformation capabilities are inoperable at the moment, although her original MultiVector Mode is still operational.” He explained.
“Inoperable?”
“Equestria’s Chief Engineer and Doctor described it like a clogged toilet.” Vance responded. “And the only way to unclog it is allegedly going to the Cybertronian homeworld.”
“Which is in extra galactic space.” The President responded.
“Precisely.” Vance responded. “And to add to that, the three Cybertronians the Equestria crew rescued from the Derelict have requested transport back to their homeworld.”
“There are indeed reasons for going outside the galactic barrier.” The President said. “But the question remains, who do we send?”
“I actually have that answer.” Vance responded.
The President glanced at Vance, and could tell what he was thinking. “You cannot be serious.”
“They’re fresh out of the academy, that I will not deny, but Commander Sela did raise a good point. Harmony Cyberspark, the USS Equestria’s new identity, is comfortable with them. And the last thing we need is an emotionally unstable starship.” Vance responded.
The President glanced at the Equestria, before glancing back and Vance, before coming to a decision of her own. “I’ll trust in your judgment Admiral. However, I believe it necessary for you and I to have a chat with the Equestria’s Captain, her first officer, and…Harmony Cyberspark.” She told Vance.
“My thoughts exactly. Shall I call them in?”
“Please.”
“First Officer’s personal log: Stardate 32120516.15. We left the Academy to go on a routine informant meeting. And now we’ve returned carrying the knowledge that a fictional race from Ancient Earth is actually reality. And now, our futures are uncertain. This revelation has also called back into question Proxima Maxima’s mysterious origins. With these recent events in mind, it is becoming clear that there is still more to Proxima than meets the eye. Whether she actually is a Cybertronian or not remains to be seen. But this has only added to my fascination with my equine friend.”
Proxima and Sela both insta-transported outside of the Admiral’s office after being called there immediately. Proxima pressed the doorbell to let the Admiral know they were there. “Enter.” They heard the Admiral say. The door slid open and they entered to see Admiral Vance with… “President Rillak.” Proxima said as both she and Sela stood at attention.
“Captain Maxima, Commander Sela.” President Rillak acknowledged. “At ease before you sprain something.” She told them.
Proxima and Sela both relaxed as Admiral Vance nodded. “After careful consideration. The USS Equestria and her current crew is hereby tasked with providing a ride home for our Cybertronian visitors.” He announced.
“Aye sir.” Proxima responded. “We’ll get it done.”
“I am confident that you will.” Vance responded.
“Before you go however. I feel it’s necessary for us and Harmony CyberSpark to have a conversation. Clear some things up as it were.” President Rillak responded.
Commander Sela nodded. “That is a logical course of action.” She said as Proxima called up her tricorder HUD. “Harmony CyberSpark? Can you hear me?” She asked, opening a line to the ship.
“I read you, Captain.” Harmony responded. “What can I do for you?”
“Admiral Vance and President Rillak want to chat.” Proxima responded.
“Of course. Admiral, Madame President.” Harmony acknowledged, a blue orb with pulsing peaks appeared in the room. “Harmony CyberSpark at your service.” The orb pulsed with the voice.
“Nice to meet you Harmony.” Rillak responded. “Quite the buzz you’ve stirred up here.”
“I apologize for any distress I may have caused.” Harmony responded. “I am just as curious about all of this as you are.”
“You were brought to life by a race once thought to be fictional. You definitely piqued our interest.” President Rillak responded.
“Of course Madame President. However I can assure all of you that I mean no harm and fully intend to continue my duties as the USS Equestria.” Harmony responded.
“Comforting.” Vance responded. “It’s not going to be easy. Because the Equestria and her crew are tasked with bringing our Cybertronian guests home. Outside the Galactic Barrier.” He said.
“Aye sir.” Harmony responded. “I am ready to depart as soon as possible.”
“If you’re going outside the galactic barrier, you’ll need a few upgrades.” Vance responded. “I’ll authorize the refit shortly.”
“Understood Admiral.” Harmony responded.
“Dismissed.” Vance told Harmony, after receiving a silent go ahead from President Rillak.
The orb disappeared and Proxima swiped away her HUD. “We’ll depart as soon as upgrades are complete.” She said.
“It won’t be for a few days. Definitely after your graduation Ceremony.” Vance responded. “Voyager-K is about 5 minutes away. In case you were wondering.” He added.
“Thank you sir.” Proxima responded.
“Dismissed.” Vance replied.
Maxima and Sela nodded and exited the office. Rillak watched as Proxima left, and when the door closed, a smile appeared on her face as she let out a quiet chuckle.
“What’s so funny?” Vance asked, raising an eyebrow.
“Remember when Proxima was four and she came to take your child to work day?” Rillak asked.
Vance couldn’t help but smile as he got what Rillak was thinking. “How could I forget? She got lost and somehow ended up on Voyager J. She was half-way to the Dilithium Planet when we finally managed to track down where she had gone.” He said.
“What a day that was.” Rillak commented. “I don’t think anyone around here has ever been so panicked.”
“How about when she was learning her mystical abilities?” Vance asked. “Nearly gave me a few heart attacks when she accidentally teleported directly to my office.”
“She’s always kept us on our toes.” Rillak responded. “Let’s just hope she can handle this new mission.”
“Something tells me she’ll be alright. She won’t be alone.” Vance responded as the two of them stared back out the window at the Equestria. Reminiscing about past times.
To Be Continued…
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nice work
great chapter
the captain could be a Cybertronian, or a race that the Cybertronians encountered, knew, allied with and trusted enough to have certain permissions among their kind; the Ponies; possibly met after the events of Friendship is Magic (Gen 5 takes place over 1000 years later, maybe close enough to the timeline of the current 32nd century of Star Trek).
granted, this theory falls flat as the other current Autobots have said nothing that would give hint of any truth to this line of theory.
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Eh not necessarily.
Could just be classified information
I missed that Captain Maxima was retracting and growing her horn out of her head. I read the words and assumed it was just poor word choice. That is freaky to think about.
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That will be explained soon enough. And it will make complete sense