Mission Log: Stormhawk

[Firewolfy]

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Zoner transmission verified.

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- Accessing ship data files... »» Access complete.
- Ship Class: »» Aquilon-class Carrier
- Launch date: »» October 2nd, 827 AS
- Date of Initial Entry: »» October 4th, 827 AS
- Ship Name: »» Stormhawk, Unit Delta 4

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Personal log of Captain “JJ” of the Stormhawk. This entry may be edited later if ship systems or status changes and updates occur.
Also will be used to catalogue majority of points of interests on our journey. This first entry's purpose will be to outline the ship's purpose and abilities.

Ship details and primary mission:

The main goal of this ship is to evaluate and and attempt to better understand Nomad technology and tactics. It has the ability to conduct in depth scans of possible Nomad installations and is also charged with defending against Nomad incursions where possible, specifically outside House space where security is usually more limited. I have been patient with keeping our operations to ramp up slowly, so that we don't take on more than is necessary.

Over the next week or so, I hope to complete a shakedown cruise to work out any issues that may come up and streamline operations. I have high hopes for my team and what they are capable of.

The Stormhawk was constructed as part of the newer class of Aquilon carriers that were more recently upgraded from their former duties that were primarily cargo and light defense ships. This model has more science stations on board to host a wide array of scanning and research equipment. Unlike some Zoner vessels that are built more for defense and escort, this one was designed to be as a offensive weapon to be used mainly against the Nomads. Included for it's duties are several science labs on-board in-place of cargo storage areas, advanced containment areas to hold Nomad-type and other possible dangerous artifacts or relics. and a complex electronic warfare system to block almost any type of electromagnetic attack. It also has upgraded ablative armor plating to protect it further from heavy weapon attacks.

The also ship houses two special containment teams trained in dealing with possibly infected humans, handling of dangerous alien technology and making incursions to enemy ships. In the front half of the ship, where part of the storage and hangar area was converted to, is two separate security blocks to both act as a High security brig and to store any alien-type items to be either evaluated or held in secure lock-down until they can be transported to a safer location. Around the Containment areas and other sensitive zones are military-grade sensor dampening fields that also prevent exterior scans of the ship, to block prying eyes of what we carry onboard. This will no doubt help us keep our activities more confidential.


Team “Gatecrashers” primary role is to assist one of science teams in capturing and the safe transferring and containment of dangerous artifacts and items that we recover. Having 18 operators, they have undergone special training over the past few months in handling potentially dangerous artifacts and items and have proved adequate competence in carrying out this role.
Our other tactical squad, “The Falchion” will be tasked with protecting the ship from any intruding threat or to board hostile and abandoned stations or ships if the need were to arise. Having 9 well-trained military operators, they have a low sense of humour and are ready to go after any task.

Most of the intel and items gathered by the Stormhawk are being kept privy to Delta 4 exclusively and therefore even others among the Zoners, are unaware of what we do. I know that many organizations out there, such as the Order and Core prize their privacy so I intend to gain trust with at least one of those organizations to advance our efforts with.

For the near future, it will continue to gather intel on the Nomads and their operations and also assist in defending against their attacks.

The ship also can host a small number of fighters or bombers to support it during missions.

We plan to assist other militaries and corporations in combating the Nomads where possible. It can be notified via standard transmission outlets and contacted to assist in either scientific missions or combat-based operations specifically against the Nomads.

On more personal note, my intention is to soon be able to strike at any and all threats that may be out there, with our without our allies support. The data we initially have seems to only scratch the surface of the dangers that exist. We need to stay firm in our goal of both uncovering their secrets and eradicating the Alien threat by any means necessary. As we discussed almost from the start, more needs to be done, I am not afraid of the consequences.

Crew compliment:

Ship Captain: Jason “Jink” Mathers, nicknamed "JJ"
HelmsLady "Daxhie"
Operations Chief "Hayes"
Chief Engineer "Waxford"

240 Crew, including scientists
27 Special containment operatives, divided into 2 teams.
Team Gatecrashers - 18 Operators
Team The Falchion - 9 Operators

Main ship loadout:

Eight Zt-2 Photon blasters
Two Type 6 Flak batteries
Four Hybrid-Particle "Thumper" Battleship Cannons
One Hellbore mass Driver Turret
Two "Gale" Heavy cannons

New system added - Installed November 4, 827 AS - Genesis-class "Spore-3" Jump Drive , procured from the Genesis Research Group.
New system added - Installed December 16th, 827 AS - "Sinkhole" Matrix beacon , procured from the Genesis Research Group
New system added - January 28th, 828 AS - Class 11 "Blacklight" Stealth system - Installed by Private Contractor

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