USS Exeter as a temporal Agent - Defiant's fate (7/7)

Introduction

In the vast expanse of space, with unknown dangers lurking in every corner, the crew of the USS Exeter is faced with a dire situation involving the Tholian fleet. While on a critical mission to investigate disruptions in the timeline, a catastrophic event unfolds as the Tholians collide with the Nakol dreadnought, resulting in a massive shock wave.

As the crew grapples with the implications of the shock wave, the captain records the events in the ship’s log:

Captain’s Log, Star Date 85673.8
The Tholian vessel collided with the Nakol dreadnought, leading to the destruction of both ships. Regrettably, the USS Defiant was unable to escape the shock wave emitted from the collision. We are now conducting an investigation into the status of the Defiant, which has encountered severe distortions in its current dimensional state.

Ship systems are down, and the captain finds himself individually engaged in research and scanning efforts. He instructs the computer to analyze the specifics of the incident involving the Tholian and Nakol vessels.

Upon querying the ship’s database, the captain uncovers that the Nakol's temporal chronal warp core, accompanied by its interface shielding, has been troubled. A breach in this advanced warp core would indeed generate a significant shock wave, disrupting the time continuum. This anomaly explains the perilous conditions affecting the USS Defiant, indicating that it is now drifting between dimensions, perhaps even into alternate universes.

Despite thorough examinations, the computer provides disappointing news: there are no feasible options available to assist the USS Defiant in its current plight.

In light of these findings, the captain issues a supplementary log entry, detailing a difficult decision to abandon the Defiant and to redirect the crew's efforts.

Captain’s Log Supplement
After extensive research, I have decided it is best to leave the Defiant behind, permitting the Enterprise to locate her in approximately three weeks. Accordingly, we will journey back to NGC 1218 with the aim of performing a temporal jump into the future.

The crew prepares for the time travel sequence, as the captain commands the navigation officer, Tarsi, to initiate the procedure.

Tarsi: Same procedure as last time, Captain.
Captain: Understood. Commence the time warp sequence to NGC 1218.

With the sequence authorized, the ship begins to reach warp speed, climbing steadily. However, as they approach the critical thresholds of warp energy, there’s a sudden malfunction.

Tarsi: Sir, the inertial dampeners are failing. We’re attempting to engage the emergency systems!

As the warp drive escalates through increasingly higher speeds—Warp 9.2 to Warp 9.8—the crew braces for treacherous conditions while holding hope of returning to a timeline where they can rescue their lost comrades aboard the USS Defiant.

Keyword

• USS Exeter
• Temporal Agent
• Defiant
• Tholian
• Nakol Dreadnought
• Shock Wave
• Time Continuum
• NGC 1218
• Warp Speed

FAQ

Q: What happened to the Tholian vessel and Nakol dreadnought?
A: The Tholian vessel collided with the Nakol dreadnought, resulting in the destruction of both ships and a massive shock wave.

Q: What was the condition of the USS Defiant?
A: The USS Defiant was unable to escape the shock wave and is now drifting between dimensions, potentially in alternate universes.

Q: Why was there such a strong shock wave?
A: The shock wave resulted from a breach in the Nakol's temporal chronal warp core, which is designed to interface with advanced shielding.

Q: Is there any way to rescue the USS Defiant?
A: Unfortunately, there are no available options for rescuing the USS Defiant in its current condition.

Q: What are the next steps for the USS Exeter crew?
A: The crew plans to return to NGC 1218 to attempt a time travel jump into the future, allowing the Enterprise to locate the Defiant in three weeks.