Ship: UFN Phoenix | FC: COMMODORE SMARTY | Classification: DIPLOMATIC | Campaign: Intergalactics

Crew

  • Captain — MERCER (Sub Lieutenant)
  • Engineering — BLUE (Lieutenant)
  • Helm — SPANNERS (Sub Lieutenant)
  • Relay — MERCER (Sub Lieutenant)
  • Science — FRENCHIE (Sub Lieutenant)
  • Weapons — COUGAR (Lieutenant Commander)

Promotions

  • SPANNERS promoted to Lieutenant

Debrief

The crew of UFN Phoenix deployed on initial patrol and was diverted following contact from A.L.F, a TSN artificial intelligence requesting transfer to a compatible TSN vessel in exchange for intelligence on emerging Darkness activity.

The crew proceeded to TSN EINSTEIN (F1), where it was confirmed that beryllium was required to facilitate the transfer. To acquire this, the crew negotiated with CUF forces at Outpost H7, securing cooperation via a trade arrangement involving supplies from Colony 2784 (D7), delivered through a warp-disrupted sector.

With CUF assistance and an upgrade to the relay station, the crew was directed to a pirate-controlled beryllium core field across B8–C9. Hostile Ghost forces were encountered and engaged.

All 8 required beryllium cores were recovered and returned to TSN EINSTEIN. TSN successfully transferred A.L.F into the battleship Aldrin, a fully operational warship integrated with A.L.F’s systems. A.L.F expressed high satisfaction with full combat capability restored.

The crew then regrouped at UFN Stallion (F4) for final assessment with Flight Command and ALF

The operation confirms the crew’s readiness to coordinate multi-faction objectives, operate under pressure, and complete mission-critical objectives in contested space. Further intelligence on The Darkness has now been received from A.L.F and is being reviewed by UFN Intelligence

Additionally, it is noted the crew engaged with the SAS AI onboard the UFN Gigantus. While Command is impressed with your ability to engage with the AI, caution is always advised when it comes to experimental AI.

ADDITIONAL - MERCER IS NOTED AS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY REPERCUSSIONS FOLLOWING THIS MISSION...