StarBase 118 Staff Posted February 13 Posted February 13 SOL STATION — The USS Khitomer has been recalled to Sector 001 for an unscheduled and highly classified refit, fuelling speculation about Starfleet’s response to recent setbacks in its war against the Lattice Alliance. The crew of the Khitomer received a welcome shore leave far from the front lines of the Federation’s war against the Lattice Alliance, courtesy of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers. For many, it was a much-needed respite after the brutal Battle of Deep Space 33. While the Corps declined to comment on the refit, some aboard the Khitomer were only slightly less secretive. “The last time we went head-to-head against the Alliance, we got our teeth kicked in,” said Lt. Cmdr. Nolen Hobart before hurrying off to address personal matters. “We don’t intend to let it happen twice.” Details on the ship’s upgrades remain scarce, but the changes appear to be extensive. Visible modifications observed at Earth Spacedock include the removal of the New Orleans II-class starship’s navigational deflector and large sections of its armored hull plating. Reports from within the Khitomer suggest additional, less visible adjustments are underway. “That’s the thing,” a junior officer was overheard saying to a colleague over a meal. “They’re in every system! Or thereabouts. Everywhere I send a crew, they’re stumbling over officers and enlisted who don’t know Deck 6 from 16.” When reached for comment, Capt. Randal Shayne, commanding officer of the Khitomer, offered little in the way of answers—though in his usual, characteristically colorful style. “I’ve got the ship’s first anniversary to plan, a wedding to attend, enemies to murder, and a Q to frame for it,” he said with an apologetic shrug. “I’m swamped.” With the Khitomer undergoing major modifications under a veil of secrecy, speculation continues over its next mission—and what role it will play in the ongoing war. Written by Nolen Hobart View the full article
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