All That Glitters - Notes

Configuration: NS Miles Medent has a large all-ranks galley on the upper deck that can seat thirty-five. Forward of the galley, is a gym that can accommodate ten people at once. There is also a large, multi-purpose theater on the upper deck, forward of the gym, that can hold thirty-five people.

The middle deck is the VIP deck with two large and two smaller state rooms, two business offices, and a multi-purpose VIP room that can be used for meetings, VIP dining, or other purposes.

The Miles Medent has a relatively large cargo space in the middle of her third deck, enabling it to carry cargo. The space is accessed externally by a large cargo door on the lower deck. The space can be reconfigured swiftly with various designed inserts giving the ship much flexibility in its use.

Compliment: Can be crewed by 10 ratings and officers, has quarters for 15 crew. She is configured as a VIP escort.

-- NS Harrell Lamott AFS 10452 Valour II Class Armed Fast Ship (VIP Escort), Lt.(N) Carla Cassan commanding, attached to NS Dewfall as one of four transports/escorts. Based on The Trine Class Fast Ship. First seen in chapter fifty-six.

Range: Capable of a 190 ly jump but can string three jumps for a total of a 570 light year capacity. New Marilon/Aruna generators means the ship can recharge within an hour. The new generators do not require a 'rest' so the ship can continue to jump 570 ly every hour.

Speed: Capable of exceeding 1.30 C without jumping. Can cruise continuously at 95% C.

Length: 32m, Width: 10.5m. Three decks each roughly 3.37m in height to accommodate the taller members of the Interspecies Community.

Weapons: 1 x twin gun 50mm CIW rail gun turret in a smaller turret built in consideration of the aerodynamics of atmospheric flight necessary for the class. The turret holds 6,000 rds per gun in the turret and an additional 12,000 rds per gun in magazines located close to the turret for a maximum basic load of 36,000 rds. Each rail is capable of firing 12rds per second, or 24rds per second for both rails, which means the guns can be fired for a total of 25 minutes.

Configuration: NS Harrel Lamott has a large all-ranks galley on the upper deck that can seat thirty-five. Forward of the galley, is a gym that can accommodate ten people at once. There is also a large, multi-purpose theater on the upper deck, forward of the gym, that can hold thirty-five people.

The middle deck is the VIP deck with two large and two smaller state rooms, two business offices, and a multi-purpose VIP room that can be used for meetings, VIP dining, or other purposes.

The Harrel Lamott has a relatively large cargo space in the middle of her third deck, enabling it to carry cargo. The space is accessed externally by a large cargo door on the lower deck. The space can be reconfigured swiftly with various designed inserts giving the ship much flexibility in its use.

Compliment: Can be crewed by 10 ratings and officers, has quarters for 15 crew. She is configured as a VIP escort.

Cassan, Carla, Lt. Lieutenant (Navy) Carla Cassan, commanding NS Harrel Lamott. First seen in chapter fifty-six.

-- NS Battan Sestess AFS 10453 Valour II Class Armed Fast Ship (VIP Escort) attached to NS Dewfall as one of four transports/escorts. Based on The Trine Class Fast Ship. First seen in chapter fifty-six.

Range: Capable of a 190 ly jump but can string three jumps for a total of a 570 light year capacity. New Marilon/Aruna generators means the ship can recharge within an hour. The new generators do not require a 'rest' so the ship can continue to jump 570 ly every hour.

Speed: Capable of exceeding 1.30 C without jumping. Can cruise continuously at 95% C.

Length: 32m, Width: 10.5m. Three decks each roughly 3.37m in height to accommodate the taller members of the Interspecies Community.

Weapons: 1 x twin gun 50mm CIW rail gun turret in a smaller turret built in consideration of the aerodynamics of atmospheric flight necessary for the class. The turret holds 6,000 rds per gun in the turret and an additional 12,000 rds per gun in magazines located close to the turret for a maximum basic load of 36,000 rds. Each rail is capable of firing 12rds per second, or 24rds per second for both rails, which means the guns can be fired for a total of 25 minutes.

Configuration: NS Battan Sestess has a large all-ranks galley on the upper deck that can seat thirty-five. Forward of the galley, is a gym that can accommodate ten people at once. There is also a large, multi-purpose theater on the upper deck, forward of the gym, that can hold thirty-five people.

The middle deck is the VIP deck with two large and two smaller state rooms, two business offices, and a multi-purpose VIP room that can be used for meetings, VIP dining, or other purposes.

The Battan Sestess has a relatively large cargo space in the middle of her third deck, enabling it to carry cargo. The space is accessed externally by a large cargo door on the lower deck. The space can be reconfigured swiftly with various designed inserts giving the ship much flexibility in its use.

Compliment: Can be crewed by 10 ratings and officers, has quarters for 15 crew. She is configured as a VIP escort.

-- NS David Malcom AFS 10454 Valour II Class Armed Fast Ship (VIP Escort) Lt.(N) Maricela Lazcano, commanding attached to NS Dewfall as one of four transports/escorts. Based on The Trine Class Fast Ship. First seen in chapter fifty-six.

Range: Capable of a 190 ly jump but can string three jumps for a total of a 570 light year capacity. New Marilon/Aruna generators means the ship can recharge within an hour. The new generators do not require a 'rest' so the ship can continue to jump 570 ly every hour.

Speed: Capable of exceeding 1.30 C without jumping. Can cruise continuously at 95% C.

Length: 32m, Width: 10.5m. Three decks each roughly 3.37m in height to accommodate the taller members of the Interspecies Community.

Weapons: 1 x twin gun 50mm CIW rail gun turret in a smaller turret built in consideration of the aerodynamics of atmospheric flight necessary for the class. The turret holds 6,000 rds per gun in the turret and an additional 12,000 rds per gun in magazines located close to the turret for a maximum basic load of 36,000 rds. Each rail is capable of firing 12rds per second, or 24rds per second for both rails, which means the guns can be fired for a total of 25 minutes.

Configuration: NS Battan Sestess has a large all-ranks galley on the upper deck that can seat thirty-five. Forward of the galley, is a gym that can accommodate ten people at once. There is also a large, multi-purpose theater on the upper deck, forward of the gym, that can hold thirty-five people.

The middle deck is the VIP deck with two large and two smaller state rooms, two business offices, and a multi-purpose VIP room that can be used for meetings, VIP dining, or other purposes.

The Battan Sestess has a relatively large cargo space in the middle of her third deck, enabling it to carry cargo. The space is accessed externally by a large cargo door on the lower deck. The space can be reconfigured swiftly with various designed inserts giving the ship much flexibility in its use.

Compliment: Can be crewed by 10 ratings and officers, has quarters for 15 crew. She is configured as a VIP escort.

Lazcano, Maricela, Lt. Lieutenant (Navy) Maricela Lazcano, commanding NS David Malcom. First seen in chapter fifty-six.

List of Characters on the NS Dewfall :

Cassan, Carla, Lt. Lieutenant (Navy) Carla Cassan, commanding NS Harrel Lamott. First seen in chapter fifty-six.

Consale, Abbreithe, Cdr. OMM, J556811-733, Commander, Number 1 on the NS Dewfall. The Dewfall is large enough to have the need for separate Number 1 and Ex O positions. First seen in chapter thirty-nine.

Lazcano, Maricela, Lt. Lieutenant (Navy) Maricela Lazcano, commanding NS David Malcom. First seen in chapter fifty-six.

Noor, Henadi, War Dragon Capt. PhD PA, M Engr, PGMDS-TU, FAR, OMM, FH, MMB, A-113552-876, War Dragon Captain (Navy) - Commanding NS Dewfall. First seen in chapter eight. Assumes command of NS Dewfall in chapter thirty-three.

Taché, Alexander, MCPO Boatswain of the Dewfall. He is the senior non-commissioned officer on the ship. He literally owns the ship, as he signed for it. First seen in chapter thirty-nine.

- NS Kirkpatrick E83741 - Whippet Class (Improved) Escort Ship - Cdr. Marion Renmin commanding. A ship in the Sector Fifty-Nine command. First seen in chapter forty-nine.

Range: refit vessel is capable of 200ly jumps.

Speed: Max speed is .95C, cruise speed is .90 C.

Length: 100m, Width: 45m.

Weapons: 1 x triple gun (improved) Mk-30 pulse cannon on the Dorsal Gun Deck, 2 x twin 50mm CIW rail gun turrets, 1 x port and starboard on the lateral lines at the bow with 96,000 rds available for each turret. 6 x 150cm torpedo/missile tubes in bow with two torpedoes, two missiles, and two configurable FTL probes in each of the ready racks. 2 x 150cm torpedo/missile tubes aft with two torpedoes, two missiles, and two configurable FTL probes in the ready racks. The magazines hold an additional 48 missiles, 48 torpedoes, and 48 configurable probes.

Compliment: 45 all ranks.

Renmin, Marion, Cdr. J-413492-881, Commander - commanding NS Kirkpatrick, Whippet Class Escort Ship, part of Fiona's fleet and dedicated to the Piscium's system security. First seen in chapter fifteen.

- MHFS Dr. Heyya Margrave 10001 Margrave Class Marine Hospital Fast Ship Lt. Cdr. James Seagrave commanding. Because of the size of crew and staff, the Margrave Class ships are commanded by a Lieutenant Commander/Major. The Margrave Class is loosely built around The Valour II Class but is slightly wider and longer. First seen in chapter fifty-nine.

Range: Capable of 195ly jumps. New Marilon/Aruna generators means the ship can recharge within an hour. Additional banks of generators mean the ship can complete a triple jump totalling 585 light years making almost any point in the Greater Community within reach without recharging. The new generator types do not require a 'rest' so the ship can continue to jump every hour.

Speed: Capable of exceeding 1.30 C without jumping. Can cruise continuously at 95% C.

Length: 38m, Width: 12.5m. Three decks each roughly 4m in height internally which means it can easily house the taller species of the Greater Community.

Weapons: 1 x twin gun 50mm CIW rail gun turret in a smaller turret built in consideration of the aerodynamics of atmospheric flight necessary for the class. The turret holds 6,000 rds per gun in the turret and an additional 12,000 rds per gun in magazines located close to the turret for a maximum basic load of 36,000 rds. Each rail is capable of firing 12rds per second, or 24rds per second for both rails, which means the guns can be fired for a total of 25 minutes.

Compliment: Can be crewed by 10 ratings and officers but has 15 due to the need to move patients about. It also has quarters for 25 additional medical staff who attend to the four surgical suits and wards on the lower deck. Unlike other Trine Class or Valour II Class ships, all of the crew quarters are on the second deck while the hospital is on the lower deck.

The cargo space in the center of the lower deck has been converted into four surgical suites. The lower deck also has four 'wards' that can hold up to ten patients each. These wards are designed to be used on a temporary bases as patients are transported to fixed base Marine Hospitals on various planets around the Union or to larger hospital ships. In front of the first two wards, there is an area designated as a Triage Area where patients receive initial assessment for their needs. Across from Triage is the ship's morgue.

It has the combined mess, a small but well appointed gym, and a theatre that can hold fifty people on the first deck.

- List of Characters on the MHS Dr. Heyya Margrave:

Gamant, Syria, Capt. C-545897-322, Nurse Practitioner, responsible for the Triage Area on the Dr. Heyya Margrave MHS. First seen in chapter fifty-nine.

Lisse, Samuel, Dr, Maj. B-124464-998, Commanding the Medical Staff of the Dr. Heyya Margrave MHS. First seen in chapter fifty-nine.

Plaudet, Marion, Lt. Cdr. J-888273-889, ChEng of the Dr. Heyya Margrave MHS. First seen in chapter fifty-nine.

Rouner, Claudette, Capt. Dr. F-113352-98, Doctor, in charge of Ward One and two on the Dr. Heyya Margrave MHS. First see in chapter fifty-nine.

Seagrave, James, Lt. Cdr. V-588219-326, MMB (Military Medal of Bravery). Commanding the Dr. Heyya Margrave MHS. First seen in chapter fifty-nine.

- Interspecies Embassy

The Interspecies Embassy is known by several names; The Liramor Embassy Association, The Embassy of the Greater Community, and by the nickname for the platform 'Ard Mheydeh' (Neutral Ground in Anuuran). This embassy was initially placed on Liramor-23 in anticipation of having the Pod-Drran, the Maha-Rrin, and the Insectoids as the principal members. However, the Insectoid's Great Ship brought five other species with them and then informed the humans that there were ten intelligent species among the Community of Intelligent Species.

Beng (Mutt), Utan>, Dragon, Jr. Ambs. Junior Ambassador to the Asocan Embassy on Liramor-23. An Asocan female and a fierce warrior. She takes no shit from anyone, not even her boss whom she often treats like a teenage male. First seen in chapter forty-three.

Demoiné, Charles, Ambs. D. Pol Sci, UDC Ambassador-at-large - assigned to The Wanderer for first contact missions with alien species but now works mostly from the Interspecies Embassy on Liramor-23. In his late fifties when he is first assigned to The Wanderer in 2485. Home planet Nouvelle France. First seen in chapter twenty-six.

Halten, Michelle, Ambs. D. Pol Sci, Ambassador - in charge of the new embassy on Liramor-23. Originally from Terra. Sixty three at the time of her appointment in 2485. First seen in chapter twenty-six.

Her-ii, Sister, Ambs. Ambassador at Large for the Djinaëte at the Interspecies Embassy on Liramor-23, named by the Hri'llill'aatu'eeyea. First seen in chapter thirty-three.

Hri'llill'aatu'eeyea, Am bs. Ambassador at Large for the Hwill'illiti'hallat at the Interspecies Embassy on Liramor-23. First seen in chapter thirty-five.

Kome-Nar Sai-Ro, Ambs. PGMDS-TU, Pod-Drran ambassador to the Union at the Interspecies Embassy on Liramor-23. Mate to Nar-Tre Rai, who acts as co-ambassador. Named as ambassador in chapter thirty-three. First seen in chapter twenty-eight.

Lapotnikov, Millenia, Ambs. Chargé d'affaires at the Interspecies Embassy at Liramor-23. Responsible for non-diplomatic issues at Ministerial levels. 41 at the time of her appointment in 2485. Originally from Moscow, Terra. First seen in chapter twenty-six.

Lradé , Ambs. Ambassador at Large for the Grotté at the Interspecies Embassy on Liramor-23. First seen in chapter thirty-five.

Mottu, Ambs. Chargé d'affaires for the Byandi at the Interspecies Embassy on Liramor-23. Male member of the Byandi embassy. First seen in chapter thirty-three.             

Nar-Tre Sai-Rai, Ambs. PGMDS-TU, Pod-Drran co-Ambassador to the Union. Mate to Kome-Nar Sai-Ro, who is the Ambassador at the Interspecies Embassy on Liramor-23. As Kome-Nar had already been named ambassador before the pair was bonded, thus she was in the unusual position of being the Rai in the subordinate role of a Ro. First seen in chapter thirty-three.

Nolra Aide to Byandi Ambassador Porra at the Interspecies Embassy on Liramor-23. A female of the Byandi. First seen in chapter thirty-three.

Porra, Ambs Byandi Ambassador at Large at the Interspecies Embassy on Liramor-23. A female member of the Byandi designated as the Ambassador to Liramor-23. First seen in chapter thirty-three.

Renders, Michael, Ambs D. Pol Sci, UDC Assistant Ambassador - assistant to Ambassador Charles Demoiné and responsible for first contact with alien species. First assigned to The Wanderer for first contact duties but now is at the Interspecies Embassy on Liramor-23. Home planet Terra. A man in his late sixties when he is assigned to The Wanderer in 2485. First seen in chapter twenty-six.

Semt (Mutt) Alvoie, Grand Dragon, Ambs. The Asocan Senior Ambassador to Liramor-23 and the Union. First seen in chapter thirty-four.

Sisset, Ambs. Ambassador for the Umick at the Interspecies Embassy on Liramor-23. First seen in chapter thirty-five.

Tricana. Ambs. Ambassador for the Feeyan at the Interspecies Embassy on Liramor-23. First seen in chapter thirty-five.

- UDCS Laureli Princess Class Fast Ship dedicated to the Union Embassy at the Interspecies Embassy of Liramor-23, Capt. Ulises Hyatt commanding. She is frequently used by the members of the Interspecies Embassies for movement to and from their home worlds, when she is available. First seen in chapter thirty-five.

Range: Capable of 65ly jumps. New Marilon/Aruna generators means the ship can recharge within an hour. The new generators do not require a 'rest' so the ship can continue to jump every hour.

Speed: Capable of exceeding 1.30 C without jumping. Can cruise continuously at 95% C.

Length: 22m, Width: 8.5m. Three decks each roughly 2.8m in height.

Weapons: Unarmed fast ship. Her speed and jump capacity is her assurance of safety.

Compliment: Can be crewed by 10 ratings and officers, has quarters for 15 crew on the lower deck with two large staterooms and two smaller staterooms on the middle deck.

Hyatt, Ulises, Capt. Master of Maritime Transport (Space), MMT(S) -Captain(Civilian) - commanding UCDS Laureli. First seen in chapter thirty-five.

List of Characters on Liramor-23 :

Acry, Carl Owner/operator of Acry Jewelry on the Concours and a Certified Gemologist - Gem Appraiser. First seen in chapter thirty-six.

Alafka, Mylat Mylat (princess) of the Byandi. Alafka is the eldest daughter of Mylatrin Adriné and her heir. She is in her early twenties and studying politics at the Byandi university. She comes to Liramor-23 to attend the Liramor Campus of Malton University when Martte Garnal decides to attend to study the concept of 'Good Government' that the Union uses. With Grace Holloway on the station that puts three daughters of Leaders families on Liramor-23 at the same time. First seen in chapter fifty-nine.