Posted to the USS Pharoah

Upon first being posted to the USS Pharoah, Stidd found himself in an unusual set of curcumstances. The Captain had been injured and was not available to meet Stidd upon his arrival. Then, a short time later, Stidd himself takes a myserious leave of absence. During this leave, Capt. Andy Terrence is killed in the line of duty, and Stidd never had the opportunity to know the man in the center seat.

Mr. Stidd received a subspace communique from a gentleman identifying himself as Tomure and inviting Stidd to meet with him regarding the disappearance of Stidds son. Stidd took this information to Captain Andy Terrence who approved the LOA. Unbeknownst to Stidd or to Capt. Terrence, Tomure is a lifeform known as a Guardian and comes from the closed world known to the Federation Council as Gateway. Stidds presence on the planet almost ended his career in Star Fleet as well as that of Nancy Fowlers when she showed her readiness to take Stidd to Vulcan rather than bring him back for trial, a trial that never happened. Tomure intervened with the Federation Council and had the charges against Stidd dropped, and never revealed what Nancy herself was ready to do on behalf of her crew. Tomures people have since petitioned the Council through the Captain of the Pharoah to become full members of the Federation. Their petition is pending the councils decision as debates rage on regarding whether or not to reveal this lifeform to the rest of the universe.

Update: Tomure and the Guardians have temporarily suspended their petition, in order to more closely evaluate the operations of the SF and the UFP. Stidd's son, meanwhile was found and had to undergo serious hospitalization. The repair work was extensive but it left Semaj without full control of his emotions. More will come as it is available.

Captain Nancy Fowler is fair and understanding, just dont cross her or her nickname will become a reality for you. Mr. Stidd finds himself having to work hard at remembering the tiger that lies in wait under the surface with this captain. Nancy, formerly the XO on the Pharoah, has had a time of it coming to grips with the death of Andy Terrence, Captain and long time friend, and now to have the command that he had for a good while weighs heavy on her, but she bears the weight with dignity and pride. Stidds records show that on more than one occasion she was willing to put her career in Star Fleet on the line for him and others. To learn about her bad side, just ask certain members of Star Fleet Intelligence, like one Elam. "She is definately one you don't want to cross, as she made perfectly clear to me. It took everything I had to remind myself that we were on the same side and she was only trying to protect her ship." Stidd has stated for this record that he finds her a "Competent officer with a logic all her own that would rival any Vulcans. It is an honor to serve under her and at her side."

The latest information from SF is that Capt. Fowler is transfering to another ship. Who that leaves for the Pharoah is anyones guess at this point. The response from the crew seems to be mixed. Stidd will only say "If this is what satisfies her then I am behind her fully and completely."

Captain Fowlers replacement was no stranger to the bridge of the Pharaoh, for Jakob Braun had served on her with Nancy and Andy and they had formed a strong bond of friendship during that time. Jakob seemed to have the Midas Touch with his crew as they bonded so quickly and would go to the ends of the universe for him. He ran that ship with care and patience and with a love for the crew that few would ever know. His "death" was in defense of the Federation and he went out just the way he wanted to, by all the normal accounts, that is. The fact of the matter is that Braun has advanced to a different level of life as one member of the Federation Council put it. "He will need to be taught how to use his new found gifts, but in time he will master even those." No one is discussing just where he is and it appears that even this is classified.

Magnus Von Krieg is the purest example of an enigma, as his past is shrouded in the mystery of Star Fleet Classification. Upon arriving on the Pharaoh, Stidd tried to learn all he could about his new CO. All he did was hit one brick wall after another. This much has been learned by this office, however. Magnus Von Krieg was born and raised on New Prussia and for a while he even served in the NPP Militia. Most of his Star Fleet career is classified and is not accessable by this office. He does conduct his ship in an orderly and clean fashion and is CO. of the Pharaoh to this stardate. Stidd replied that "Von Krieg is a captain with extreme depth of emotion for his crew as well as for others. He is a man of deep passion and once his mind is made up, there is not much that can change it."

Magnus VonKriegs ride in the center seat ended in what some would call a disgrace. In the course of a courtmartial, he was ordered to relinquish the center seat. He had been charged with destruction of Federation property, namely, the runabout, the U.S.S. Ohio, during an unauthorized mission leading his crew on same, thereby making everyone, AWOL. He is now in command of the outpost, 1138, where the Pharaoh calls home.

Next to hold the center seat was Lance McPhee. Captain McPhee has made a name for himself in the office of Planetary Relations. Lance has a strong background in military strategems and logistics, having held a post in both of those offices as well. He does, however seem to lack the field experience one might think would be invaluable in the situations that the Pharaoh seems so prone to get itself into. Only time will tell if this young man is truly ready for the center seat.

Trelan Drukkar has survived the occupation of Bajor and grew up to be a scientist. His career in Starfleet is a long and glorious one having accomplished much in the fields of Stellar Cartography and microxenobiology. He is married to Adm. Royce, and might someday have a family, but today he finds his family to be that of the crew of the Pharaoh. Under him, Stidd was Promoted to 2nd Officer and given command of Gamma shift. He is a scientist at heart, but one who knows the value of the ability to fight as is proven by his taking on a Klingon General recently assigned to the Pharaoh in the role of Civilian advisor. It is not clear who, if anyone, won the fight but what is clear is that he quickly gained the respect of the Klingon and gained an invaluable member to the crew.