Joseph Orlando

Chapter 55 - Gothic's Watch

You have the whole world to choose from, cost is no object, what would you replicate/steal? :-) Discuss!!

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I glanced at my new watch with a smile as I waited. It was a gift from myself taken/stolen from the I, Robot dimension. It was a Jacob & Co. watch, the mystery tourbillon with white gold diamonds on a leather strap. It had a 50mm gold case and had ...

Chapter 55 - Library Computer Access and Retrieval System (LCAR)

“Is the defense net’s command-and-control software compatible with LCARS?” LaForge asked, Picard nodding in turn, which told me that he had had the same question.

“The defense net command and control software is fully compatible with the LCARS operating system so any Federation hardware can be used if you desire physical controls. The command-and-control software is ...

Chapter 55 - Astrometrics

As the observers took their seats, I explained the control apparatus to President and Picard, the two most important people in the room when it came to the testing process. The command interface and display would be recognizable to anyone who had seen the show Star Trek: Voyager. I had essentially ripped off the astrometrics lab layout, however instead of a large 2-dimensional dis...

Chapter 55 - The Planet Halka, p. 2

“Fuck, that wasn’t a Halkan. His DNA is Romulan,” I swore, waving off the security that jumped into action, Tyr already standing over the man with his rifle pointed down, ready to fire, even though he was getting the same sensor readings that I was, telling me that the man was already dead. Caution was good as sensor readings could be faked, so I didn’t tell him to stop. “He’s dead....

Chapter 55 - The Planet Halka, p.1

The beam stayed longer than usual on the representative of an independent world in attendance, an independent world in the alpha quadrant Jarvis supplied, and not a world I was familiar with from any Star Trek series I had watched in my old life. Jarvis issued another alert as the Vidiaan scanning technology found the signs of extensive reconstructive surgery and then Romulan DNA.

Chapter 55 - Transport Protocol Five

Transport protocol five was a program in every Starfleet vessel’s transporter systems whose purpose was to remove weapons during the transport process. Outside of wartime or in combat, deactivation was favored first, then removal, unless the parties beaming aboard were enemies who were likely to actually use those weapons immediately. As the technology was well known to me, it had not been te...

Chapter 55 - B'Elanna's Klingon Cosplay

I don't have one image to point to for B'Elanna's Klingon inspired dress. It was pretty much an amalgamation of several of them in my head.

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B’Elanna was wearing a fancier version of the Klingon armor bodice dress the Duras sister favored, scandalous boob window and all. She somehow made it work. I sent a question mentally to Natasha about the disappearing clothes and the rep...

Chapter 55 - Gothic's Jacket Worn to the Reception

I’ve been spending a lot of time in the transporter room lately, I thought, as I adjusted my sequined mirror panel jacket while waiting for my crew to meet me in the transporter room to beam over to the party.  I had been provided with this sparkly jacket by the girls, which was like a futuristic tuxedo, made up of thousands of tiny sequins in mirrored naturally distributed segments sepa...

Chapter 55 - The Sexy Dresses Worn by Gothic's Girls to the Reception

T’Maz, Neela, Lauren and Annika were wearing the same dress, but in different colors. Each wore a sparkly sequined halter neck mesh sheer dress that went to midthigh, with elbow length gloves made of the same material and matching earrings. The mesh was sheer, their bodies practically on display underneath, providing a titillating view. B’Elanna had gone in a completely unexpected ...

Funny

Saw this and had to share this bit of silliness. Also, seeing Deanna in that famous pink lingerie is making me think she needs a scene with Gothic next chapter.

AAG - Chapter 55!

At 15k words I was thinking about cutting this chapter off, then it got to 16, 17, 18, 19 and finally nearly 20k words and I really decided I needed to stop. Lot of information given this chapter, but it was a fun one to write. Hope you guys enjoy it. So, please, let's chat about it in the comments and as always, thank you so, so much for your support! :-)

Chapter 55 - Teaser!!

Needs one final brief polishing and spell check, but I should almost certainly be able to get this latest chapter published by Friday night, so you'll have it available for some weekend reading. :-) In the meantime, enjoy the teaser!

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We materialized on the Enterprise’s transporter pad to the blaring of several loud alarms coming from the transporte...

Chapter 54 - What is a positronic brain and why does it matter?

Lanning is the Tony Stark of robotics and he accomplished what took Bruce Maddox several decades more to achieve, even with Data's design to study.

Chapter 54 - A list of all canon Star Trek materials

When you look at this list, it's a bit shocking at just how small it is. It was definitely a surprise for me.

Chapter 54 - No disintegrations!

Can't collect a bounty on disassociated molecules.

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“Yes, divine one,” Tyr instantly replied. “My mission objectives are to stealthily infiltrate the Ferengi ship, to take command of its systems to prevent escape and communication, and to eliminate all the vile xenos onboard. Their souls will be claimed and sent for your judgment.”

I nodded in affirmation, thou...

Chapter 54 - The economics of the future...

Money doesn't exist in the 24th century?? I call BULLSHIT. This scene just doesn't fit with what we know and saw in DS9. Thoughts?

Chapter 54 - Money, work, and property in Star Trek and the many, many questions that arise

None of this blew my mind, but it was a nice exploration of these topics with video from the various shows. I liked the section on gifts and restaurants, in particular. This guy asks many of the same questions Gothic did when he arrived in this universe. And there are no easy answers to these questions.

I think I have added a bit more depth to these issues with my own unique contribution...

Chapter 54 - Visualizing the D'Kora-class

Have to admit, it's a handsome starship....for the Ferengi.

Chapter 54 - Introducing the D'Kora-class Marauder

The Ferengi designed a pretty solid ship here. The greatest value for Gothic, though, might just be the ability to go wherever the Ferengi are allowed to go.

AAG - Chaper 54!

In terms of where this chapter started and where it ended up, this one takes the cake. It seriously took on a life of its own. Enjoy guys and let's discuss in the comments! :-)

Chapter 54 - Teaser!

I thought the chapter was complete when I decided to add an entire action subplot to it, so I need a day or two more before I'm ready to release it. Hopefully you guys like it.

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“Good, good,” I said, feeling awkward now, cutting off what Lauren was trying to next offend with. “Lauren, I’ll just transport all your luggage directly to your stateroom.”

“There ...

Chapter 53 - Lauren Looks Poll, part 2

The Captains and Admirals have overwhelmingly spoken and chosen to change Laurent's look! 87% of the votes were for changing her looks to a different actress.

As I've been binge watching Suits on Netflix recently, I've decided to give you guys a choice of actresses. (Sarah Rafferty plays Donna on the television show Suits.)

Vote now!

Chapter 53 - A list of all known Starfleet Flag officers

Given the VIPs of the Federation on this stage, including eventually the President himself, I had had to beam in far, far outside the area around the ceremony to get to the event. In fact, a five-mile anti-transport field perimeter and a 10-mile no-fly zone had been set up to protect the ceremony site, the crowd, and the many VIPs scheduled to attend. Having my ID credentials and myself scanned...

Chapter 53 - The many nerve endings in the female clitoris.

Bet you never expected to get an article link like this in a Star Trek fanfiction, am I right?

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“It’s amazing,” she moaned out loud.

“The breast has hundreds of nerve endings, the clitoris has over 10,000,” I explained. “If I fed energy into your clit right now, you’d probably have the hardest orgasm of your life and pass out on me, so we’re goin...

Chapter 53 - The anatomy of the breast and its nerves.

You guys, I can't even write a smutty scene without doing research. This is the sickness I have! :-)

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“It’s amazing,” she moaned out loud.

“The breast has hundreds of nerve endings, the clitoris has over 10,000,” I explained. “If I fed energy into your clit right now, you’d probably have the hardest orgasm of your life and pass out on me, so we�...

Chapter 53 - 8 Benefits Medal of Honor Recipients Get

I adapted the real benefits to the 24th century. Any that you think should have been added?

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Winning the Medal of Honor also had some official, practical benefits as well, benefits that mirrored many from my own time actually. The first of which was a monthly pension from the Federation that I would receive for the rest of my life. It wasn’t much compared to my current wealt...

Chapter 53 - The Beautiful Arc de Triomphe

It really is a beautiful setting for an awards ceremony. I can picture all the people lined up on those closed off streets.

Chapter 53 - What is the Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe was an interesting, but poignant choice for this awards ceremony and speech, I thought. It had been inaugurated in 1836 taking over 30 years to build, meant to honor those who had fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. The Federation loved their history and symbols, and setting this awards ceremony here, in Paris, the capital of the Feder...

Chapter 53 - Real US Military Officers Wearing Medals

In writing chapter 53 I tried to look up actual military officers wearing their medals during official ceremonies. The hope was to paint the picture accurately. Did I succeed? Any former military patrons need to set me straight? :-)

Chapter 53 - How do you properly wear military medals?

“Perhaps we should speak of lighter topics. This should be a happy occasion, not one of regret and recriminations,” I tried, forcing a diplomatic smile on my face, Picard nodding in agreement, ever the diplomat, perhaps happy that I was changing the subject. I glanced thoughtfully down at the veritable cornucopia of medals and awards that Picard was wearing. At a formal ceremony like this i...