USS Dresden - Just Another Day Pt.1
Posted on Mon Jul 6th, 2026 @ 8:53pm by Captain Jamie O'Connell
Edited on on Mon Jul 6th, 2026 @ 8:55pm
Mission:
SHAKE DOWN IN A NEBULA
Location: Starbase 211
Timeline: Year is 2452
OOC: All persons are written by O'Connell.
::ON::
The USS Dresden, NCC-98579, was docked at Starbase 211 a short distance from the Cardassian Union border resupplying for the next year. The ship was one of the new Crimson Class, a hybrid between a shuttle and small starship, warp capable, well armed, and able to exist in space for a duration of one year before resupplying again.
The Bridge, more cockpit sized, was Piloted/Commanded by a well seasoned officer; Captain Hank Jacobs. Forty eight years of age he’d seen it all during his time in Star Fleet from disruption at the top levels of the Federation to struggling recruitment which now plagued the institution.
To his right was his Copilot/ Executive/Comms Officer Commander Tiffany Thorn a well seasoned officer in her own rite. Seated behind her was the Science Officer Lieutenant D’Rin, an experienced android in various sciences. To her left was Tactical manned by another android known as Lieutenant S’Var, another well seasoned android officer.
[Bridge]
Turning his his seat to address his Crew “Good morning everyone. Today we’ll be patrolling the Cardassian border looking for any suspicious ships in the area so stay sharp, we don’t want any surprises along the way” Hank explained to his officers.
Everyone gave a head nod of understanding as the ship’s systems were powered up for the day ahead.
Looking to his right “Commander would you do the honors and get us permission for departure” Jacobs inquired with an order attached.
“As you wish Captain” Tiffany replied with a grin before tapping communications “Starbase 211, this is the Dresden requesting departure.”
A few moments later “Dresden permission granted and have a safe flight.”
Hearing that Hank called out “Tactical give me a clear exit point if you would please.”
Doing as requested S’Var’s hands flew over the Tactical screen in his usual manner “Captain heading at four six point seven will give us an exit corridor” he responded.
“Understood Lieutenant…..heading at four six point seven it is” Hank replied as the ship banked to starboard and was underway at full impulse. Minutes later the outer markers were cleared as he went to warp three until they would reach their destination.
Tapping his comm “Lieutenant Tomas everything good on your end” he inquired already knowing the answer.
“Tomas here and yes everything is operating at expected” he replied in his usual Vulcan manner “Ensign Loman is assisting for now unless she gets a computer update coming in.”
“Excellent. Keep up the good work you two. Jacobs out.
Looking towards Hank “I still find it interesting that a Vulcan and a Romulan are getting along so well in engineering” the Commander commented.
“That feud between Vulcan and Romulus ended some thirty odd years ago so why so surprised” Hank inquired.
“Probably because this is been the first ship I’ve been on where the two cultures coexist let alone work together in the same department. I guess it’ll take some getting used to” Tiffany responded with a grin.
There was one more individual the Captain wanted to check in with as he called out “SCI (Ship’s Computer Interface) Amethyst please report to the bridge.”
Moments later Amethyst shimmered into existence before taking solid form “Good morning Captain, Commander, Lieutenants. How can I be of service.”
“If you would be so kind and go to the cargo hold and double check our inventory against the readout screen just to make sure there wasn’t any mistakes made since we just resupplied this morning” Jacobs ordered.
“As you wish Captain” she replied then added “Captain if I may, in the future please refer to me as Amy instead of Amethyst….it would be much quicker to verbalize.”
Captain Jacobs gave a light chuckle “Ok SCI Amy that should save me all of five seconds added to my day so thank you for the update.”
Amy wasn’t sure if the Captain was being serious or joking; no matter Amy turned and proceeded through the Lounge/Mess Hall then the Crew’s Quarters and finally to the Cargo/Medical Bay.
Upon arriving Amy scanned each label on the containers then opened a few to make sure the contents was correct. Satisfied with what she found she checked the wall screen to verify that indeed they had aboard what was on the screen. Calling out “Captain the inventory checks out one hundred percent Sir.”
“Thank you SCI Amy you may return to what you were previously attending to” Hank ordered.
“Very well Captain I will continue in Medical if you should need my assistance again. SCI Amy out.”
Turning to Tiffany “That is one very handy computer hologram” Hank stated “Sometimes I think of her as a sentient being she acts and responds so naturally.”
“I agree Captain….besides the fact when she walks past you and touches you she feels like a real person” as she paused “And I guess that was the whole premise behind her design” the Commander responded with a grin.
Traveling for about another hour they finally approached the given coordinates as the Captain dropped out of warp and went to full impulse.
Moments later Tactical called out “Captain I’m detecting two vessels blocking the way into Cardassian space” as he paused rechecking his screens “They are blocking a ship from that region…..they look to be pirate ships of some description…..I can’t tell from where tough” Lieutenant S’Var explained.
“That doesn’t sound good” Hank thought to himself “Commander hail the pirate ships” he ordered.
With a nod of understanding Thorn opened a channel “Pirate ships this is Commander Thorn of the United Federation of Planets, Executive Officer…..USS Dresden. Why are you blocking that ship.”
Suddenly a scruffy looking older guy appeared on her screen with half his front teeth missing and his hygiene was questionable from what she could tell.
“Well if it isn’t the mighty Federation sticking their noses in where it doesn’t belong once again. Not that it’s any of your concern but they have something on board we want and are going to have it one way or another” the scruffy looking guy stated.
Thinking quickly “So then I assume you’ll be paying a fair price for what you want to acquire then” she inquired already pretty much knowing the response.
Laughing loudly “Ya right. Us privateers don’t pay for anything…..we just take what we want lady.”
Looking to her left, Hank gave her the nod “Or I have a better idea. How about you leave the area and that ship alone before we’re forced to do something you’re not going to like” Commander Thorn stated with a stoic face.
That statement made him laugh even louder “And what in the hell do you hope to accomplish with that puny little ship of yours against our two vessels” came the response.
At that Torn grinned “Ok have it your way but don’t say I didn’t warn you.”
Hank turned in his seat towards Tactical “Lieutenant light ‘em up” came the order.
Selecting one of the two ships “Target acquired….phasers ready on your order Sir” S’Var stated.
“Fire.”
Seconds later “Firing…one of the ship’s engines and weapons are now offline Captain” S’Var replied already getting a lock on the second ship.
Opening Comms once again “Pirate ships, had enough yet” Thorn inquired.
“Shit! Where the hell did you get that kind of fire power on such a little ship….ya we’ve had enough. I’ll tow the other ship out of here in a few minutes” the pirate replied being a little embarrassed being bested by such a small vessel.
Minutes later the two ships left the area as the third entered Cardassian space then the comms sounded “Thank you Commander Thorn for intervening on our behalf. We have very few weapons aboard and thought they would destroy us in the process.”
“You’re welcome…..that’s what we’re here for” Thorn responded before closing down the channel. Turning to Hank “That went well Captain.”
Hank nodded “I’ve always said there’s nothing like a woman’s touch” he replied with a big grin “Ok crew I’m going to swing us around and check the other end of this border area while we’re here” as the ship made a hard bank to port.
About an hour later “Captain I’m picking up some sort of spacial anomaly on long range scanners” as she paused a moment “Captain it appears to be heading our way” Lieutenant D’Rin informed command.
::OFF::
Tbc
