Between Operations
Following the discovery and rescue of the DeSalle's crew, the Highlander enjoys some relatively quiet time, and its crew are able to take the opportunity to pursue their own projects, take leave and take on individual assignments from Starfleet.
Season Post Count: 73
Included Episodes
Preparations
Post Count: 32The USS Highlander has been re-assigned to the newly-formed Task Force 37, and will be making use of Starfleet's new graviton catapult to travel to the Delta Quadrant, where the ship and her crew will assist Starfleet in exploring this quadrant; following up on the work begun by the Starship Voyager in that ship's original journey through the quadrant.
However such a massive undertaking requires significant preparation. Supplies must be taken onboard, over and above those requisitioned for standard missions closer to home. Systems need to be upgraded and in some cases modified to ensure that the ship can be relied upon for the long period of time the ship will likely spend away from any starbase facilities. These preparations are being led by the Highlander's newly promoted second officer, Lt. Commander Reynolds.
Fishing Expedition
Post Count: 33Lieutenant North leads a small team in the Delta Flyer USS Okuda to an oceanic planet where Starfleet has set up a joint research station with the native inhabitants. Whilst their mission is on the face of it a simple one - to assist the research being conducted into the planet's ocean - not everything goes to plan.
Conference on Berengaria
Post Count: 8Captain Williams and Counsellor Taylor both head to a Starfleet Conference on Berengaria VII. The Captain has finally ran out of excuses to put off attending another conference, but is determined to only attend the 'interesting' talks whilst he is there. Fortunately for him, the conference will become more than interesting enough when the two officers discover just what has begun infiltrating the remote Federation member world.