Peel Post - Meeting The Challenge Pt.1

Posted on Wed Aug 13th, 2025 @ 1:54pm by Captain Jamie O'Connell & Commander Angel Devroe & Lieutenant Maria SanChez & Lieutenant JG Johan Albo & Lieutenant JG Sarissa Aloran & Lieutenant JG Sayvek

Mission: Stellar Problems
Location: S/M: Shakedown Cruise
Timeline: Star Date: 79081.7

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[Peel Bridge]

Captain O'Connell sat at the Conn talking to Lieutenant SanChez about what it takes to become a First Officer when he heard the Lift door swoosh open. Commander Devroe stepped off the Lift then proceeded to walk over to the Captain. Seeing Devroe, SanChez vacated her seat and went back to Tactical.

"Captain, I'm back" Angel stated as she took her usual seat.

"Commander, welcome back" Jamie replied with a smile "So is Mr. Prell all set with the Shielding Generator?"

"Yes Captain but there has been some late developments" Angel answered then proceeded to fill Jamie in on what was going on with Prell, the Shields, and the impending visit from the Ferengi.

"Well looks like we'll be staying for awhile longer then" Jamie commented then lowered his voice "I really don't trust the Ferengi especially when it comes to their profits."

Before Angel could reply SanChez called out "Sirs, two Ferengi Marauders just dropped out of warp and are on the other side of Altos IV" she informed command.

"Lieutenant Sayvek have they spotted us yet" O'Connell inquired not really liking having them around the planet.

" Negative Captain. Ship configuration show an altered Marauder class vessel. " Sayvek replied.


[Sometime Later]

[ Colonial Governor Prell to the USS Peel...] Prell said into his comm system.

"Captain we're being hailed" Comms Officer notified command.

"On Screen" O'Connell ordered then went to his usual position behind Helm "Governor Prell what can we do for you Sir."

[ Captain the Ferengi stormed down here demanding payment. An alterations occured and now Jemsyn is dead. I have an arrest warrant out for their leader Roark.] Prell declared.

"My sincerest condolences of the loss of one of your own" then O'Connell paused a moment thinking "We'll approach this Roark and have a few words; obviously we'll take care of this since your planet is under the Federation's protection as a member" he stated; if that's agreeable with you."

[ I deputise you as our General of Arms Captain to act as our protector as we have no interstellar defense.]
Prell replied.

With a smile "Thank you Colonial Governor. We'll take care of this one way or another" Captain O'Connell promised "O'Connell out." Going back to his seat "Commander looks like we have out work cut out for us."

"It would appear so, too bad we couldn't resolve this in a more diplomatic manner" Devroe replied "Although we are dealing with the Ferengi."

Turning to Sarissa "I know Betazoids can't read Ferengi but any input you may have will be most helpful" the Captain stated.

Sarissa nodded. “I’ll do everything I can.”

"Thank you and I appreciate your candor" O'Connell stated with a smile.

"Helm time to make ourselves known. Lay in a course four seven six point three....one half impulse please" O'Connell ordered then continued "Lieutenant Sayvek scan the Ferengi ships for any vulnerabilities."

"Course laid in going to one half impulse Captain" Hanes replied as the Ship starting moving towards it's new destination.

" The ships are heavily armed Captain." Sayvek warned.

"Comms Officer hail the Ferengi Ships please" O'Connell ordered before standing and walking forward.

"You're on Captain" Comms commented.

"Ferengi vessel this is the United Federation of Planet's USS Peel, Captain Jamie O'Connell commanding. I wish to speak with Roark."

Moments later an unfamiliar face appeared on the view screen "And it's High Commander Roark of the Marauder Descent to you Captain" he stated matter of factly "What is the Federation doing out this far from home space and why have you bothering me."

Jamie could feel the hairs starting to stand up on the back of his neck hearing the rudeness and seeing the ego this man has "According to Colonial Governor Prell it seems you've been a busy boy, High Commander Roark, so much so you murdered one of his Staff" O'Connell stated firmly.

"I was only protecting myself from his advance towards me with a weapon" Roark commented "Besides Captain what business is it of yours."

Thinking a brief moment "You appear to be a military man....you mean to tell me you couldn't have just disarmed a civilian without killing him? To answer your question Altos IV is a Federation member and THAT makes it my business. There is a warrant for your arrest so stand down and turn yourself in to face the consequences for your actions."

High Commander Roark was becoming furious at O'Connell's request as he shouted back "I will never turn myself in to you or anyone else for that matter. If you want me Captain then come and get me....but remember there are two Marauders and only one of you!" as he terminated the transmission.

Going back to his seat SanChez called out "Sirs the Ferengi are raising shields.....they're powering up weapons."

"Shields up....Red Alert....Tactical bring weapons online" Commander Devroe called out in a loud voice as Maria did as ordered.

"Ensign Hanes bring us into a defensive position" O'Connell ordered as he sat in the big chair then tapped his Comm "Lieutenant Flannery keep us going....we're about to enter into a fire fight with two Ferengi Marauders."

"Aye Captain" Jack replied making the necessary adjustments to their position.

"Understood Captain.....all systems are at your disposal Sir" Marcus replied ready for anything that might come their way.

The second Marauder made the first move and fired a direct volley of energy torpedoes that exploded all around the Peel.

Feeling the effects as the Peel shook a little "Bloody hell" Jamie thought to himself before calling out orders "Helm bring us into an offensive position heading one nine point eight. Tactical target the second Ship's weapons array.....phasers full spread.....three volleys in succession" he ordered as he "Aye Captain" Hanes replied.

"Captain the phasers had little effect on the ship" SanChez informed command.

The same Marauder then sped past the other and fired two more torpedoes.

"Incoming" SanChez called out seconds before the impact was felt. "Sir shields down to sixty five percent.....rerouting power....shields at ninety percent" Albo called out.

"Lieutenant Albo nice work....keep those forward shields at maximum for as long was you can" O'Connell called out "Tactical lock on to their weapons aray.....load three quantum torpedoes.....fire in rapid succession on my order."

"As you wish Sir" with Maria quickly caring out the Captain's orders.

"Ensign Hanes are you familiar with the 'Crycheck Manuver' at all" O'Connell inquired hoping he was.

"Yes Captain, I've done that particular maneuver a few times" Jack replied setting up his console for split second maneuvering.

"Excellent! Start the execution....full impulse....on my mark.....Tactical be ready.....Mr. Hanes mark" as the Ship moved quickly forward heading straight for the second Marauder on a collision course.

[Second Marauder]


The C.O. stood up from his seat seeing the Federation ship coming straight at them "He have a death wish " was his first thought before barking orders "Evasive maneuvers, Tactical fire more torpedos....lots of them!"

"Sir they're matching our maneuvers exactly.....they may ram us Sir" the Pilot called out as the C.O. sat back in his seat expecting the worse.

[Peel]

As the Marauder was getting closer O'Connell sat stone face waiting for the last possible moment before issuing his next set of orders. Commander Devroe sat having every confidence in her Captain; but they were getting very close.

Finally "Helm hard to starboard.....Tactical fire!

Jack's hands moved smoothly over the console as he initiated the maneuver only missing the other Ship by a few hundred meters while peeling off to Starboard. SanChez fired the torpedoes was ordered with them hitting the array in three separate areas thanks to the maneuver "Captain direct hit.....torpedoes off line....they still have phasers."

"Nice work Ms Sanchez, phasers I can live with" O'Connell stated with a smile "Comms hail the second Ship" as he stood when a face appeared "Ferengi had enough.....if so stand down" came the request.

[Second Marauder]

"Never Captain" he stated before terminating the hail "Pilot set a collision course.....we'll take that Federation Ship out one way or another....full impulse."

The Pilot turned in his seat looking directly at his C.O. "But Sir that means.........we'll die too."

Pulling out his weapon "That's what you signed up for now do as ordered or I will end you right here and now."

Swallowing hard "Yes Sir" before carrying out the order.

Tbc

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Senior Staff
USS Peel
NCC-71015

High Commander Roark [O'Connell]
Ferengi Marauder Decent