The Captain's Blogtag:www.emperordivers.com,2008-06-11:/captainsblog//32008-10-03T12:40:29ZStarSharmTrek - the final frontier.
Captain Duncan-Kirk-McAllister reports regularly from the outer zones of
Planet Sharm as his intrepid team boldly go where no diver has gone before...well almost.Movable Type Open Source 4.1Sharmtrek 3/10/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2842008-10-03T12:18:44Z2008-10-03T12:40:29ZCaptains Blog 31008. The Federation have recently sent my Science Officer, Mr Dan, and myself to forge an alliance with another organisation called Oxygene. We have spent the last two weeks agreeing protocols to be used between the two nations,...Duncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php In the meantime several of our ships have reported various sightings in different sectors of the quadrant. They have been as follows:
Sharmdate 23908 - Mr Dav and his away team came across a large group of Hammers advancing towards federation space from the Briar Patch region beyond Jackson. They moved forward in large numbers up to 30 at a time and all vessels were put on Yellow Alert.
Sharmdate 26908 - Mr Scott reported that the large incursion of Hammers seen 3 days previously had stopped and that they had retreated deeper and further into the outback. 2 Hammer scouts were reported in close proximity but disappeared when they realised they were being scanned. A large Thresher Shark was then seen to enter Federation Space. The Away Team tried to follow but the Thresher engaged warp drive and fled.
Sharmdate 28908 - Mr Scott and Mr Dav have both reported that Frog Fish can now be found on a regular basis on Jackson Reef. Mr Dav has been able to collect some good data and has photographed the creature at close range.
Sharmdate 11008 - One of the new ensigns from the alliance has reported sighting a Whale Shark at Jackfish Alley. This is very unusual for this time of year.
Sharmdate 21008 - The Whale Sharks are definitely still here despite not being seen for several weeks. Another was spotted today over the wreck of the Thistlegorm. ]]>
Sharmtrek 19/9/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2782008-09-19T10:45:19Z2008-09-19T10:55:48ZCaptains Blog 19908. The Time Zone in the quadrant changed at the beginning of the month and therefore the nights are drawing-in already, with night Away Missions able to commence at 18.30 hrs now. This in conjunction with a local...Duncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php There have been few sightings of the larger species in the quadrant over recent weeks, which makes us believe that any intent to invade Federation space has for the moment subsided. However, other rarer creatures have been identified.
Our Deep Tec specialist, Ensign Sarah has recently reported a Guitar Shark and Manta at the same time at Middle Garden, whilst Mr Scott has found the hiding place of a Frog Fish on Jackson Reef, a very rare find indeed. ]]>
Sharmtrek 17a/9/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2772008-09-17T14:03:09Z2008-09-17T14:10:17ZCaptains Blog 17908 cont. On screen. Open a channel. It has just been reported that USS Mahy Tours on an extended overnight Away Mission to coordinates Thislegorm have reported first contact with 12 dolphins for a prolonged period over the...Duncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php
Captains Blog 17908 cont. On screen. Open a channel. It has just been reported that USS Mahy Tours on an extended overnight Away Mission to coordinates Thislegorm have reported first contact with 12 dolphins for a prolonged period over the wreck. We will continue to monitor the situation and remain in orbit.
Sharmtrek 17/9/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2762008-09-17T14:02:01Z2008-09-17T14:02:37ZDuncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.phpSharmtrek 16/9/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2752008-09-17T08:33:22Z2008-09-17T08:46:17ZCaptains Blog 17908. With the defeat of one of our allies on the other side of the Neutral Zone many who had hoped to cross into Federation space have had to alter their plans or not come at all. The...Duncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php We have continued our patrols in the whole area and three days ago had 2 dolphins reported at 5m for over 5 minutes by Ensign Andre at one of the site in the Local Zone called Ras Katy.
Our Science Officer, Mr Dan, with Chief Engineer, Roger, have been looking after a delegation from across the pond and confirmed contact with a 2m marlin on the back of Jackson for 3 minutes. A very rare sighting indeed.
It is hoped that a new small shuttlecraft will arrive in the next two days to assist with our extended Away Missions later this year and into next. ]]>
Sharmtrek 6/9/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2742008-09-06T10:16:56Z2008-09-06T10:27:09ZCaptain's blog 6908. The whole quadrant has been subject to gravitational distortions and quantum singularities over the last week. Whether these have occurred naturally or are do to man made events we are unsure. All our long and short range...Duncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php As a consequence little has been reported in the last week and we wait for these phenomenon to subside, which should happen in the next few days. Strange but this all seems to have coincided with a time known as 'Ramadan'. We are investigating if their is a connection between these two events. ]]>
Sharmtrek 2/9/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2722008-09-02T10:08:04Z2008-09-02T10:26:55ZCaptains Blog 2908. Despite most of his delegation leaving Ambassador Scowcroft has continued his journey within Federation space. Number One has taken USS Shorouk into the Ras Mohamed System and confirmed the sightings of the large Manta at the location...Duncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php Meanwhile Counselor Denis and Dr Donna have diverted USS Marcus to a slightly more remote part of the quadrant in the early hours to locate and examine the wreckage of an old ship known as Dunraven. On the local 'M' class reef they also discovered creatures we call 'Stonefish'. We believe that this is one of their main breeding grounds as often we locate and identify several of these creatures in the area. They further reported two 'Hawksbill Turtles' on returning to the Ras Mohamed System.
Mr Dav has been assigned to teaching duties following a prolonged time out on patrol. He has been sent to conduct the training at our outpost at Sharks Bay, and was fortunate enough to show his students a Manta our their first ever Away Mission.
It would appear that the Manta's have replaced the Whale Sharks who were conducting recce patrols all over Federation space only a few weeks ago. Today Dr Donna, still escorting the Seaway Scuba delegation, also found another Manta at Amphorus. When she tried to hail them, it move off at warp speed. ]]>
Sharmtrek 27/8/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2692008-08-27T13:13:55Z2008-08-27T13:28:51ZCaptains Blog 27808. Our Protocol Officer, Ensign Penny, took USS Mahy Tours into the Briar Patch late yesterday afternoon on their extended patrol of the area. 7 Hammers were spotted at around 30m but were making their way deeper into...Duncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php During the night the ship had to move for operational reasons but found a large pod of creatures known as Dolphins caught in the gravitational distortions at her bow. We have not seen these creatures much at night, but they were moving in force towards the Ras Mohamed System. They are normally seen as allies of the Federation.
Ensign Penny despatched an Away Team later that night to the 'M' class reef known as Gordon and reported much activity including: Spanish Dancers, Octopus, and Stone Fish. We hope she will complete her mission successfully tomorrow. ]]>
Sharmtrek 26/08/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2682008-08-26T07:06:32Z2008-08-26T07:23:40ZCaptains Blog 26808. We have welcomed the 'Seaway Scuba' delegation with Ambassador Harding to the Federation. Counselor Denis and Dr Donna are to help them acquaint themselves to the Quadrant and the ship USS Marcus. After yesterdays failure to locate...Duncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php After yesterdays failure to locate the Hammers, Number One has been sent to the Ras Mohamed system to report on the situation there. He was surprised to find a very large Manta still in the area at coordinates Raz Ghouzlani, which maintain it's position for 10 minutes before headed off at warp speed in the direction of Marsa Bareika.
Concerned at the total disappearance of the Hammers for two days in the Tiran system, I have asked Ensign Penny, our Protocol Officer, to lead an Away Team for an extended mission in to the area tonight. ]]>
Sharmtrek 25/08/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2672008-08-26T06:52:03Z2008-08-26T07:05:18ZCaptains Blog 25808. Quite an eventful day as our Science Officer, Mr Dan, Deep Specialist Ensign Sarah and tame Wokie, Arni, all returned from the Cocos Islands. Initial reports confirmed our thoughts that this location is the main staging area...Duncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php Back in the Tiran system, Number One has found the Briar Patch devoid of any Hammers, and despite several sweeps using our sensors nothing was to be found. ]]>
Sharmtrek 23/08/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2662008-08-26T06:23:02Z2008-08-26T06:40:56ZCaptains Blog 23808. The 'Fins' delegation are from a rather private part of the galaxy and the only person who has been actually seen them has been Number One, but our understanding is that their mission aboard USS Shorouk has...Duncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php Meanwhile, following the good contact by Ensign Ellen with the Hammers, Dr Donna has lead another Away Team into the Briar Patch area of the Tiran system. Initial reports from the team seem to indicate that this is a major incursion by them in force. Another fighting patrol was seen in the area as the team transportered down and instantly came into contact with 14 Hammers. They probed the team's defenses for 15-20 minutes at around 25 metres, before retreating further into the Outback.
We have asked the 'Fins' delegation to return to the area tomorrow. ]]>
Sharmtrek 22/08/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2652008-08-22T12:19:09Z2008-08-22T12:37:41ZCaptains Blog 22808. The Federation has played host to several delegations over the past few days with the delegations of 'Fins' (Preston), 'Divemaster Scuba' (Chesterfield) and the private 'Foster' group all spending 5 or 6 days with us. The reports...Duncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php We have despatched Mr Alex up to one of our outposts in Nuweiba to assist them with their operations for a week or so, whilst Mr Walid goes on a weeks extended mission to the deep south of the quadrant and Ensign Nadia leaves on R&R across the Neutral Zone to an area known as Austria.
Most of the quadrant was quiet yesterday, but reports of 17 'Hammers' at depth in the outback of Jackson was recorded by Ensign Ellen and confirmed by several crew members. USS Amir Fareed will return tomorrow to continue it's mission in the area. ]]>
Sharmtrek 20/08/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2642008-08-20T12:22:28Z2008-08-20T12:51:58ZCaptains Blog 20808. The last week has provided the fleet with several sightings within the quadrant and along our bounders. In amongst all these sightings one of the ships from the fleet, USS Theresa, deserted without warning and crossed the...Duncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php The following contacts have been made on consecutive days in order since last week:
Counselor Denis - A squadron of Eagle Rays at Ras Zaatar.
Ensign Gorana - Grey Reef on the saddle between Jackson and Woodhouse. 3 Hammers in the Outback area known as Briar Patch.
Mr Scott - Spot Tail Shark and Guitar Shark at Ras Zaatar.
Mr Dav - 15 Hammers close up for 20 minutes in the Briar Patch area off Jackson.
Mr Dav - Silky Shark at Ras Zaatar. Whale Shark at Ras Ulm Sid.
Dr Donna - 4 Hammers in the Outback beyond Jackson.
We await the return of Science Officer Dan and ships Wokie Mr Arni with data and footage of their voyage to the Cocos Islands as they are due back on Monday.
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Sharmtrek 13/08/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2602008-08-13T08:09:53Z2008-08-13T08:25:26ZCaptain's Blog 13808. We have received a communication from the Federation asking us to assist a TV production company called Endemol to prepare and train two young aquanauts in preparation for their trip around the whole galaxy known as Earth....Duncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php It would seem that many of the different species in the quadrant have discovered that when in large groups it is easy for our long range sensors to pick them up. They have therefore reverted to incursions into the area as individuals.
Doctor Donna on USS Kastan Sea patrolling the Ras Mohamed sector reported a 'Grey Reef Shark' at coordinates Shark Observatory, and a further sighting of a 'White Tip' at coordinates Ras Ulm Sid. We do not currently believe that they are working together and these were independent actions on their part.
Mr Dav, the famous 'Whale Shark' chaser and hunter, managed to get into the Briar Patch area of the Tiran Outback, but again found the Hammers operating in ones and twos and very deep.
The 'Mantas' were found to be operating in the beach area at coordinates Sharks Bay, but this was a good sighting as it allowed first contact for some of the new trainees who were being taught in that sector by Mr Steve. ]]>
Sharmtrek 9/8/08tag:www.emperordivers.com,2008:/captainsblog//3.2572008-08-09T06:06:03Z2008-08-09T06:53:01ZDuncanhttp://www.emperordivers.com/sharm_info.php The first notable entry was the fact that Mr Dan, Mr Arni and Deep Specialist Sarah have been secondered to part of the fleet in another part of the galaxy called the 'Cocos Islands' near to Costa Rica. They will be gone for a month.
Counselor Denis and Mr Steve lead an extended Away Mission into the Briar Patch just beyond the M class reef known as Jackson on another fact finding mission. They were able to get into the area on their first two incursions resulting in contact with up to 12 Hammers, but the extremely high solar winds prevented any movement into the area the next day.
On star date 2808 my standards officer, Penny, was able to report the sighting of a large Manta in the Local Zone at coordinates Tower. We had believed that all of these creatures had left the quadrant as none had been sighted for some time, and due to it's inquisitive nature the Away Team set their phasers to stun, but did not have to fire as it left after some minutes. We were being scanned for sure.
The latest entries in the log indicated contact had been made with an Oceanic White Tip in Ras Mohammed reported by Mr Steve, whilst Number One again found one of the Whale Shark species probing our defences in the Ras Bob region.
The best contact came yesterday in the Briar Patch as the solar winds had dropped allowing Away Teams to move into the area. They beamed down onto coordinates, which had shown a spatial anomaly. This turned out to be a fighting patrol of 15 Hammers who followed the Away Team from depth to shallower waters. The Fleet was put on yellow alert with shields raised as a precaution to any preemptive strike.
The last entry recorded the fact that Ensigns Andre, Gorana and Sarah D have now all been placed on active duty having successfully gained the 'Blue Shirt' and graduated from the academy. ]]>