Introduction and the Tholian Threat

Posted on Saturday December 20, 2025 @ 7:28pm by Lieutenant Commander Drayton Hunt & Captain Yoralig Gearev

899 words; about a 4 minute read

Mission: Episode 1: A New Frontier
Location: CO's Ready Room

Drayton made his way to the Captain's ready room. Melissa and himself had spent the last few hours since coming on board getting their quarters in order. There was still quite a bit to do in making the place truly a home. But Hunt felt that he needed to report in as soon as possible. Not only was he over security and tactical, but he also found himself the second officer for the first time. Ultimately getting his own command one day was the goal and this would lead him that direction. Arriving to the office, he pressed the chime, waiting to be summoned in.

Hearing the chime Yoralig looked up from the holoscreen that hovered just above his desk. With his hand he swiped it down and stacked a few PADDs to make it look neater. Returning his gaze to the door he gave permission for the new comer to enter. "Enter."

The doors opened as Hunt passed through carrying a PADD containing his orders. "Lieutenant Commander Drayton Hunt reporting for duty Sir."

Yoralig stood, "Welcome aboard Commander. I am Captain Yoralig. Please take a seat." The Coridanite said in his stoic voice, "I am sure you are aware that I have chosen you as the second officer as well your duties as Chief Security and Tactical Officer. Do you think that you can handle that?"

"Of course," Drayton answered as he took a seat. "I'm actually looking forward the task continuing to run security and tactical, while taking on a command role as well."

Nodding Yoralig smiled as he continued, "I am glad to hear that Commander. We will need your expertise. We are heading close to Tholian territory so we will need the security teams on high alert.

"How bad our things with the Tholians right now?"

Yoralig leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms over his broad chest. "Starfleet believes that we will be in a cold war within the next six months. If tensions keep rising a full on war within the next year. Tholians are xenophobic bastards, with no regard for life beyond their own. They don't care who they have to squash to get their agendas completed." The captain said in a serious and dark tone.

Tholian had been a threat to the Federation from the beginning. But over the last decade, they had become a much larger threat and a serious power in the quadrant. "Sounds like were already in a Cold war."

Nodding in agreement, Yoralig continued, “Yes. Starfleet is still refusing to admit it. They are still trying to talk to the government that won’t talk back.” A grim look came upon his face, “We should have started fighting a long time ago.”

"Has there been any attacks lately?"

"Only on convoys. No major targets. They are getting bolder though." Yoralig said grabbing a PADD and pulling up a report of the last five attacks. He handed it to the man sitting across from him. "These will summarize the last five attacks."

Drayton looked over the PADD. The Tholians were taking advantage of weaker vessels. But it was only a matter of time before they went after more tempting targets. Espcially with Starfleets failure to interfere. "I'll go over this information and see what I can come up with based on patterns."

"Good." Yoralig said in his matter-of-fact tone. He knew the Tholians would start attacking larger targets soon. "Have you faced the Tholians before Commander?"

"Only one time," the Commander responded. "Formidable in battle, but we got the win."

They were the lucky ones. The Coridianite thought to himself. Most were not that lucky. Tholians were like a swarm of Bolian Wasps. Didn’t stop attacking until their victim was thoroughly dead or they were. He thought for a moment. And like those wasps, they needed to be eradicated for the safety of the quadrant. This was his own personal belief and not Starfleet or the Federations. Leaning back in his chair, “Commander. We must keep the Federation safe. You will have plenty of opportunity to face them in battle.”

"I have no doubt about that Sir. How would you like for me to proceed before we ship out?"

"Make sure that the weapons and defensive systems are ready to go. I would like you to run some drills to test the readiness of the ship." The captain said while looking at the officer who sat across from him.

"That will be the top priority," Hunt acknowledged. "The crew is fairly new and unfamiliar with each other. Very curious to see how the effectiveness of the first drill."

"I am too interested in the results of the first drill." The captain said. He had a background in security and tacitcal and he had ran many drills. Even as Strategic Operations Director on Starbase 241, he ran drills.

"Is there anything else you need from me Captain, before I head off and check out the department?"

"I have nothing else for you Commander." Yoralig said with a nod towards the Security Chief. "If you need anything, let the starbase's Logisics Chief know."

Hunt simply nodded as he stood up from his stead and exited the ready room. There was quite a bit to get done before the Vanguard departed.

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Captain Yoralig Gearev
Commanding Officer
USS Vanguard

Lt. Commander Drayton Hunt
Second/Chief Security/Tactical Officer
USS Vanguard

 

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