The Danurian Factor

The Danurian Factor is a scenario for Star Trek set in the Original Series time period which will be run as a test one-shot on 11/7/14. It is not intended to be a primer for a campaign, but that is not explicitly ruled out. The game will be run using the FATE Core Star Trek writeup located on the Boldly, We Go... page.

The Characters

The characters will be the crew of the USS Yorktown, a Constitution class vessel assigned to patrol and reconnaissance of the Sicondor Sector (see below). Unlike my normal practice, the captain will be an NPC. Characters will be randomly assigned when we begin on Friday, unless someone has a strong preference, in that case they should email me and I will mark them down for who they want.

The Crew

Captain Evan Foster NPC
Lieutenant Commander Maria Sanchez, First Officer
Lieutenant Sandira Vashenka, Science Officer
Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sigrid Thursen, Communications Officer
Lieutenant Michael Akumi, Chief Engineer
Lieutenant Alban D'Wara, Helmsman
Lieutenant Sudek, Chief Security Officer
Lieutenant Dr Joseph Two Rivers, Chief Medical Officer

Sicondor Sector

The Sicondor Sector is currently disputed space between the Klingon Empire and Federation. It is located rimward from the Organian neutral zone. The sector is 45 light years across and is mostly unexplored. The only explored system (from a Federation standpoint) is the Sicon system.

Sicon System

The Sicon system is currently a Federation protectorate by the terms of the Organian treaty. The terms stipulate that the Federation must maintain at least one colony or outpost and utilize the system for colonization or other purposes to keep their jurisdiction.

Star: Yellow main sequence
Planets: Sicon Prime (class K), Sicon II (class K), Sicon III (class M).
Other Phenomena: Sicon Ring

Sicon Prime

Initial scans indicated that none of the planets were inhabited, so a domed outpost was constructed here to serve as a processing center. The outpost is commanded by Lieutenant Commander Konata Nontambu.

Class: K
Moons: 1
Gravity: .85
Year/Day: 260/22
Atmosphere: Oxygen/nitrogen/hydrogen
Hydrosphere: 30%
Climate: hot and dry
Resources: Trace minerals, gemstones.
Places of Note: Glenconner, the Federation domed settlement.
Ship facilities: Starport capable of handling shuttlecraft and minor starship repairs.

Sicon II

Initial scans did not indicate indigenous life on Sicon II, but further study has shown that they do indeed have an intelligent culture dwelling there, however it lives under the water. The Federation has mixed views on how to treat such a life form with respect to the Prime Directive.

Class: K
Moons: 2
Gravity: 1.3
Year/day: 300/28
Atmosphere: Oxygen-hydrogen-nitrogen-ammonia
Hydrosphere: 90%
Climate: Very humid
Sapient species: Delphinians (eel like humanoids)
Tech level: unknown
Government: unknown
Culture: Peaceful, primitive.
Resources: Abundant kelp, algae and other plant life necessary for hydroponics.
Places of Note: Oceanic vortex, a large stationary whirlpool in the northern hemisphere, which seems to attract regular gatherings of the indigenous population, possibly of a religious nature. Hurricane Sea, a wide swath of ocean in the southern hemisphere that seems to be in almost constant grip of hurricane force storms.
Ship facilities: none.

Sicon III

The most habitable Class M planet in the system, the Federation hopes to set up a colony here as soon as possible.

Class: M
Moons: 1
Gravity: 1.01
Year/day: 360/28
Atmosphere: Oxygen-nitrogen
Hydrosphere: 65%
Climate: Temperate/moderate
Sapient species: None
Resources: Eridenium (necessary for shields).
Places of Note: None
Ship facilities: None

Sicon Ring

The Sicon Ring is a large asteroid belt beyond Sicon III orbiting the star. Preliminary scans indicate it could be the remnants of a previous fourth planet in the system.

Sigma Barrier

The Sigma Barrier is a colorful anomaly near the center of the Sicon system. Current conjectures indicate that it may distort both time and space in its immediate vicinity. No scientific tests have yet been performed directly on it, but will once the colony has been established.

The Mission

The Federation has lost contact with the Glennconner settlement. The Yorktown has been dispatched to Sicon Prime to determine what has happened and render any assistance that is necessary to facilitate their mission.