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ENDS AND MEANS

TROY MEPYANS

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STAR TREK ADVENTURES

CHAPTER

01.00

ENDS AND MEANS

BY TROY MEPYANS

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01.10 SYNOPSIS

01.20 ACT 1: THE RECEPTION

01.30 ACT 2: THE INVESTIGATION

01.40 ACT 3: THE CONFRONTATION

01.50 CONCLUSION

ENDS AND MEANS

CHAPTER

01.10

ENDS AND MEANS

SYNOPSIS

The Player Characters’ vessel is dispatched to the Federation

protectorate world of Tolen IV to help mediate a disagreement

between two factions. The government of Tolen IV wishes to

remain under the Federation’s protection, with the hopes of

joining as a member world later. The second faction wishes for

Tolen IV to withdraw itself from Federation protection to take

its place in the galactic community on its own terms. Tolen

IV is located near the Romulan Neutral Zone and, thus, is in

but her aid, Calrin Fess, remains behind to help with the

ongoing investigation, along with governmental investigator,

Rowl Bozik. As the characters leave the conference center,

they are accosted by a group claiming to be separatist

sympathizers. Calrin Fess attempts to talk them down; but

a strategic location for Starfleet to monitor Romulan activity.

Tolen IV is also rich in dilithium, tritanium, and trillium-D, so the

mining rights of the planet’s surface are of great interest to the

Tolen people and to their more powerful neighbors.

the group attacks, forcing the officers to defend themselves.

Once the attackers are no longer a threat, Fess recognizes

one of the attackers as a page for one of the government’s

key senators, and accuses Bozik of orchestrating the attacks

to marginalize the separatist movement. Her argument ends

quickly as the ship identifies the other attackers as members

of a radical separatist group. It is clear there is a conspiracy

to derail the peace conference; but who and why is still

a mystery.

A reception for all involved parties is given on board the

Player Characters’ ship, with the characters all in attendance.

They will have the opportunity to discuss the upcoming

negotiations with Verens Joffies, the Tolen head of state,

as well as Halan Rizel, the separatist representative and a

former legislator in the planetary government. Along with

The characters’ investigations point to Pala Teik as having

paid a large sum of latinum to both the radicals and to Avard

several other negotiators and dignitaries from Tolen IV is a

Ferengi businessman, Pala Teik, who has managed much

independent systems.

Chevis’ family. The radicals have been using the latinum to

buy weapons and explosives for the civil war they are hoping

to foster. Depending on who the characters investigate

and where, they may encounter more radicals that want

of Tolen IV’s off-world trade with the Federation and nearby

to silence the officers, or even some of Pala Teik’s thugs

The Player Characters will then travel planetside, where the

wanting to dissuade the officers from following up on their

boss’ involvement in the whole affair. The characters enter

Pala Teik’s estate and either intimidate the guards or fight

their way past them until they can confront Pala Teik with the

evidence they have gathered, which the Ferengi agrees is

all true and accurate. “Rule of Acquisition 34: ‘War is good

for business.’ Who am I to argue with the Rules?” he tells

them before the Tolens lead him away. The characters can

investigate Pala Teik further, possibly uncovering a thread

that leads to the other side of the Neutral Zone; but the

contact has already vanished and the lead is a dead end.

negotiations will be held in a large convention center in Tolen

IV’s capital city of Trejhet. During the conference an attempt

will be made to kill the delegates. Once the immediate threat

has been dealt with, the Player Characters will be able

to investigate the immediate area for clues as to who the

would-be assassin is and what his or her motivations may

be. The evidence points to Avard Chevis, an aide to Verens

Joffies. This revelation causes Halan Rizel to leave in protest;

ADAPTING THIS MISSION TO OTHER ERAS

While this adventure was written to be set in 2371, Gamemasters

running in the Original Series era can run this adventure with a

few adjustments to the setting and the villain. Tolen IV would

be along the Federation/Klingon Neutral Zone, with both sides

attempting to sway the world to their side. The Separatists

would be those who wish to side with the Klingon Empire, and

the Government wishes to side with the Federation. Pala Teik

becomes a Romulan agent attempting to start a civil war that

will derail any decision the Tolens will make for years, if not for

decades, to come.

STAR TREK ADVENTURES

DIRECTIVES

In addition to the Prime Directive, the Directives for this

mission are:

AUX

Ensure security for both sides during the negotiation

Mediate the dispute

LYS004

The Gamemaster begins this mission with 2 points of

Threat for each Player Character in the group.

SYSTEMS

CHAPTER

01.20

ENDS AND MEANS

ACT 1: THE RECEPTION

CAPTAIN’S LOG

STARDATE 48326.3

This isn’t the first time my ship has hosted a reception for delegates

from a planetary government; but this one is a bit more difficult, given

the political situation on Tolen IV. The delegates have not been openly

hostile with one another; but the stares that we’ve seen between

them since they were brought on board could freeze a small star. I

have ordered security to have a larger than normal presence in and

SCENE 1: PLAYING THE HOST

The Player Characters’ ship has been ordered to Tolen IV, a

of remaining with the Federation or setting out on its own.

The two factions are very set on their own opinions on the

matter, and tensions have been running high. There have

Federation protectorate that has been debating the question

been scattered instances of violence across the planet, but

representatives have agreed to meet for negotiations, wanting

to resolve the issue before it dissolves into a civil war.

The scene opens with a reception on board the ship, a

gesture by the Federation that they want and respect open

dialogue from both sides; plus, it’s a way to show both sides

that Starfleet can maintain neutrality while providing added

security for the conference.

around the reception to check any trouble before it can start. I’ve met

with my senior staff and we’ve gone over what we know about each

of the delegates and discussed ways to put our best foot forward

in a situation where at least half of the people involved are vocally

opposed to Federation involvement with their world.

This may be a chance to explore how the characters deal

with a large social situation. Are they nervous they may do

or say the wrong thing; or are they confident that they can

handle any social interaction that comes up, including with

the various faction leaders and prominent figures from Tolen

IV? Do they resent having to be at the reception, or do they

relish the chance for diplomatic interaction and learning

about a culture they aren’t familiar with?

Sometime during the reception, the characters will have

their chance to interact with Verens Joffies, the Tolen head

of state; Avard Chevis, an aide to Verens Joffies; Senator

Phregs of the Tolen Military Advisory Council; and with Halan

Rizel, the separatist representative. Each of them will want

ENDS AND MEANS

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