• Sharky Sunday!

    SpokesPug for Halo Sharky exacts the cheese tax on his Gotcha Day… Out and About for dad’s birthday… Good luck cookie! Hey!  The Old Lady’s on cameo! Brave boy goes in for his shot… The Old Lady loves the new floors… Back home and remapping… VIP – Read more ⇢

    Sharky Sunday!
  • The Ghost Ship – Mission Debrief

    Thoughts?  I have a few. This adventure turned out to be a lot more fun, and a lot more work, than I’d originally envisioned. I figured I’d done all the heavy lifting in prep, writing ten missions, loosely structuring them like the sci-fi shows of old: five solid acts of… Read more ⇢

    The Ghost Ship – Mission Debrief
  • Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – The Wind-Down!

    Captain’s Log – Stardate Unknown: We answered an automated distress beacon and came upon the Waldorf Astoria, an unmanned freighter disabled by an atemporal entity that had made its way aboard – marooned, perhaps, and likely desperate to get home.  I know the feeling.  And so does every soul in… Read more ⇢

    Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – The Wind-Down!
  • Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – Homecoming!

     “Fire phasers and photon torpedoes!”orders Kirk. The Enterprise swings around the scavenger ship and answers. Phasers strike first, weakening the enemy’s shields.  Photon torpedoes follow, hitting home and leaving the cruiser dark and drifting. “Set a course for the Rigel System,”says Kirk. “Warp nine.  Engage.” The Enterprise jumps to warp.… Read more ⇢

    Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – Homecoming!
  • Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – The End of the Waldorf Astoria!

    Aboard the Enterprise, Kirk and the rest of the crew watch as the jumper banks – and then disappears.  The entity swipes at the emptiness.  A beat.  Then it slowly turns as – Another shuttle launches from the Waldorf Astoria.  The scavenger shuttle.  It fires its laser cannons, then punches… Read more ⇢

    Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – The End of the Waldorf Astoria!
  • Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – The Escape!

    Daniel appeals to Maia in a bid to convince her to leave with them.  But she remains adamant.  She will fulfill her duties aboard the Waldorf Astoria to the end. That’s it.  Jack orders everyone back on the jumper.  Daniel thanks Maia, and reluctantly boards.  Rommie wishes her well, and… Read more ⇢

    Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – The Escape!
  • Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – The Skitters!

    “Hi,”says Daniel, stepping out of hiding and freezing the scavengers in mid-step.  “Welcome to the Waldorf Astoria.” The scavenger leader’s eyes narrow, flit left and right suspiciously.  “Where are your people?” “Oh, around,”says Daniel glancing about.  “Listen, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this ship’s core… Read more ⇢

    Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 5 – The Skitters!
  • Sharky Sunday! And Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 4 – The Advance Team!

    Sharky got a part-time job delivering baguettes… Mom with the healthy snacks… Halloween pug… Wild turkeys… Don’t forget anything at airport security… Stubborn! Our Amalgaverse First Mission continues! After calming a frightened Rhea and securing her in a utility room, Jack and Daniel prepare to head back and confront the… Read more ⇢

    Sharky Sunday!  And Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 4 – The Advance Team!
  • Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 4 – Unexpected Company!

    Aboard the Enterprise-D, Pilot alerts Kirk from his neural graft cradle on the bridge: “Captain, I’m detecting an FTL window opening off the port bow.” “On screen,”orders Kirk. The viewscreen holds on the empty starfield, then a distant flash as a vessel drops into sub-light.  The image punches in.  Jury-rigged… Read more ⇢

    Amalgaverse First Mission: The Ghost Ship, Part 4 – Unexpected Company!

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