Beyond the Protocols: The Wraith Holme

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Wraith Holme
Fortis in Fide, Sagax in Scrutando
“Strong in Faith, Wise in Scrutiny”
Order Intelligence Directorate - Special Operations Group

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1. Ship History
2. Ship Specifications
3. Reconnaissance Logs
4. Ship Logs
5. Personal Logs

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Task Force Whispering Whiskers, also known unofficially as "The Martini Marauders", wouldn't be the same without their prized recon vessel, the Wraith Holme. Commanded by the enigmatic Captain Theodore "Ted" Thompson, the Wraith Holme's history is as colorful and unpredictable as the captain himself.

Laid Down in Shadow (814 AS):

Born from the fires of necessity in 814 AS, the Wraith Holme entered service amidst a tense period for The Order. Just two years removed from the devastating Nomad War, The Order recognized the need for a highly specialized recon vessel capable of navigating the ever-shifting political landscape of the Sirius star cluster. The Wraith Holme, designed for stealth and long-range information gathering, became a vital tool for safeguarding Order interests.

Baptism by Fire: The Battle of Toledo (818 AS):

The Wraith Holme's maiden voyage was one of fire and fury. In 818 AS, The Order's base on Planet Toledo came under siege by a surprise Nomad attack. The fledgling recon vessel, barely out of the shipyard, found itself thrust into the heart of the conflict. Though the battle raged fiercely, the Wraith Holme, under its first captain, managed to perform a daring escape, carrying with it vital intelligence and the flickering hope for The Order's survival. However, this victory came at a heavy cost. The captain and most of the senior staff perished, leaving the vessel scarred and its crew forever marked by the ordeal.

Whispers in the Dark (819 AS - 831 AS):

For the next thirteen years, the Wraith Holme became a phantom, flitting through the shadows of the Omicron systems. Details of this period are shrouded in secrecy. Some whisper of daring recon missions behind enemy lines, while others claim the vessel served as a reluctant smuggler, forced to trade with fringe elements to secure the resources needed to survive. Whatever the truth, the "Lost Years" cemented the Wraith Holme's reputation as a vessel that thrived in the grey areas, existing beyond the rigid protocols of The Order.

A New Captain, A New Mission (831 AS - Present):

The year 831 AS marked a turning point for the Wraith Holme. The mysterious "Pulse" event, a phenomenon that rippled across Sirius, sent shockwaves through The High Command. Following the discovery of the uncharted Earhart system, a system believed to be linked to the Pulse, The Order needed a vessel capable of venturing into the unknown. Enter Captain Theodore "Ted" Thompson, a former smuggler with a knack for navigating uncharted territories and a past shrouded in its own mysteries. Thompson's unorthodox methods, coupled with the Wraith Holme's unique capabilities, made them an unconventional yet perfect fit for this critical mission.



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