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| name = Melkot
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| image = [[File:Den6.png|400px|center|]]
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| species = Melkot
| registry = NCC-72016
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| homeworld = Unknown
| class = Nebula
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| founded = Unknown
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
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| warp = Unknown
| status = Active
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| commission = 47760.3
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| decommission =  
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| government = Unknown
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| quadrant = [[Alpha Quadrant]]
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| military = Unknown
| role = Heavy Cruiser
 
| co = [[bfms_char:44596|Rebecca Talon]]
 
| xo = [[bfms_char:45560|Cheon Kyo]]
 
| dedication =  
 
[[File:Denverplaque-1.png|400px|center]]
 
[[File:Denver-patch.png|250px|center]]
 
 
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The '''Melkot''' are a xenophobic species and minor power with territory in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. Historically xenophobic and deeply territorial, they have long jealously guarded their borders and resisted encroachment or even peaceful visitation by any outsiders. The [[Federation]] made a [[ma:Spectre of the Gun (episode)|fraught first contact in 2268]], with the USS ''Enterprise'' earning permission to enter Melkot space. Since then, relations between the Federation have been cordial at best, non-existent at worst. There are rarely interactions between the two powers; [[Starfleet]] ships may not approach or enter Melkot space without permission, and the Melkot have only communicated with the Federation in times of dire need for either side. In those times of necessity, however, contact has been possible, and the Melkot wary of engagement but open to discussion.
  
The USS ''Denver'' is a [[Nebula Class]] heavy cruiser which has seen decades of Starfleet service. During the [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Dominion_War?so=search Dominion War] ''Denver''  saw action with the Seventh Fleet under the command of Captain [[bfms_char:44596/|Rebecca Talon]].
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== Melkot Species and Culture ==
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The Melkot themselves are non-humanoid and powerful telepaths. They have bulbous bodies without limbs, which appear to float through unknown means, and have bright, round eyes. They are capable of projecting telepathic illusions that are indistinguishable from reality to the recipients, especially in non-telepaths. These illusions are so potent that experiencing injury and death can cause sufficient psychic trauma to hurt or even kill. Other telepathic species, such as Vulcans, have proven capable of resisting the illusions with varying degrees of success.
  
== History ==
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The only confirmed survivors of a telepathic illusion intended to be lethal for the victim was the crew of the ''Enterprise'' in 2268. They were immersed in an illusion of the Old West and were expected to be killed in a gunfight. It is believed that the Melkot identified an experience, setting, or period that the crew associated with violence, where death would be an inevitable outcome. It was through resisting this expectation of violence, when Captain Kirk refused to kill an illusory opponent, that the Melkot became curious enough about humanity to make contact.
The USS ''Denver'' was launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards on stardate 47760.3 (October 5, 2370) under the command of Captain Micah Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick oversaw the final construction of the ship.  
 
  
During the shakedown cruise to Deep Space 4 the warp core developed hairline fractures along the reaction chamber necessitating an ejecting the core.  The [[USS Crazy Horse]] came to the rescue and towed the ship to [[Starbase Bravo]] for repairs.  
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Little else is known about the Melkot people. The Federation highlight their xenophobia and territorialism, but also point to the fact that they were stirred by unexpected mercy from those they viewed as invaders. Starfleet presumes the Melkot border policies to be dictated by fear, and thus strives very hard to follow the example of mercy and compassion set by Kirk in all their dealings with them.
  
Following the initial shakedown cruise the ''Denver'' was assigned to the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]] for the next three years. The tour of duty was mostly uneventful, but Starfleet still considered it a success.  The notable exception being an incident in which two Romulan warbirds crossed the Neutral Zone under suspicion of a build up of Starfleet ships. Captain Fitzpatrick was able to negotiate a stand-down in which he was awarded the [[Christopher Pike Medal of Valor]].  
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== Border Defences ==
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The Melkot leave warning buoys at the edge of their territory, which all communicate a message directing anyone approaching to leave. Those ignoring such warnings are treated harshly, with the Melkot demonstrating their xenophobic tendency to view such outsiders as 'aliens' or even 'disease'. Most ships which ignore the warnings meet a grim fate, the Melkot sentencing them to death. Either technological defences repel encroaching ships or, if possible, the Melkot kill the crews through their telepathic illusions.
  
== Ships Named ''Denver'' ==
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Ships which need to approach Melkot space are advised to establish a communication link with a warning buoy, state their business and identify themselves as part of Starfleet, and await further contact. If no response is heard, no ship has permission to violate Melkot territory.
  
# [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Denver_(CL-16) USS ''Denver'' (CL-16):] was a cruiser with the US Navy commissioned from 1904 to 1931.
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== In Play ==
# [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Denver_(CL-58) USS ''Denver'' (CL-58):] was a light cruiser with the US Navy during World War II commissioned from 1942 to 1947.
 
# [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Denver_(LPD-9) USS ''Denver'' (LPD-9):] was an amphibious transport dock with the US Navy commissioned from 1968 to 2014.
 
# [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Denver?so=search USS ''Denver'' (NCC-54927)]'':'' was a Yorkshire-class transport with Starfleet that was lost on stardate 45587.9.
 
  
== Timeline of the Dominion War ==
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* The Melkot are a deeply inhuman and unknowable species encountered in one episode of TOS, who are also deeply isolationist. This combination gives writers only limited storytelling opportunities with them, as it is inconceivable Starfleet would not leave them alone unless they had no other choice.
'''NOVEMBER 2373'''
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* With the right level of emergency or accident, Starfleet ships may still have encounters in or near Melkot space. It is up to the writer if the Melkot would accept any request for access, or how indulgent they would be of transgression, especially intentional. This might be an opportunity for intense and difficult diplomacy, or a story of a crew trying to survive an encounter with Melkot telepathic illusions such as those seen in TOS: Spectre of the Gun.
 
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* Melkot telepathic illusions feel real to all but the most disciplined of minds or powerful of telepaths. If your crew is hit by one, it's entirely up to you how much Vulcans, Betazoid, or others are affected, or how much they can affect the illusion in turn. The Melkot are clearly very powerful, but it's up to you decide what's best for your story.
* '''November 19, 2373* -''' Romulans sign a non-agression pact with the Dominion'''[1]'''
 
* '''November 20, 2373 *-''' Starfleet prepares to mine  the Bajoran Wormhole with self-replicating cloaked mines.'''[1]'''
 
* '''November 21, 2373 * -''' A Dominion delegation led by Weyoun attempts diplomatic negotiations to stop the mining of the wormhole'''[1]'''
 
*'''November 22, 2373 * -''' Bajor signs a non-aggression pact with the Dominion.  A Dominion and Cardassian fleet attacks Deep Space 9 in an attempt to stop the mining of the wormhole losing over fifty ships.  Starfleet officially abandons the station.  At Torros III a large Federation/Klingon task force attacks the Dominion shipyards in an early Alliance success. '''[1]'''
 
 
 
'''DECEMBER 2373'''
 
 
 
* '''December 2, 2373**-''' The 7th Fleet is assigned to protect Vulcan.
 
* '''December 5, 2373**-''' USS ''Denver'' (NCC-72016) is assigned to the 7th Fleet.
 
 
 
'''FEBRUARY 2374'''
 
 
 
* '''February 10, 2374*-''' The 7th Fleet attacks the Dominion fleet at [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Tyra_system?so=search Tyra] with 112 ships. [https://bravofleet.com/story/45942 The USS ''Denver'' (NCC-72016)** is one of only fourteen ships to survive the battle.] '''[2]'''
 
* '''February 11-23, 2374*-''' Captain Sisko and his senior staff use a captured Jem’Hadar attack ship to destroy the main Alpha Quadrant ketracel-white storage facility deep in Cardassian territory.   Their Jem’Hadar ship is badly damaged in the explosion of the facility and they crash land on a planet.  After a brief battle with Dominion forces also stranded on the planet they are rescued by General Martok.'''[3]'''
 
*'''February 23-24, 2374 -'''  Admiral Ross makes Sisko his adjutant giving command of the ''Defiant'' to Lt. Commander Dax. The ''Defiant'' is ordered to destroy an observation array near the Argolis Cluster. Damar discovers a way to take down the mines protecting the wormhole.  Rom is caught trying to sabotage the deflector array.'''[4]'''
 
 
 
'''MARCH 2374'''
 
 
 
* '''March 25, 2374* -''' The Federation 3rd and 5th Fleets leave Starbase 375 on heading for Deep Space 9 in "Operation Return".  The bloody battle ends with the Dominion taking down the minefield, but ultimate defeat that lead to the Federation retaking the station and the dissaperace of 2,300 Dominion ships with the help of the Prophets.'''[5]'''
 
 
 
 
 
'''APRIL 2374'''
 
 
 
* '''April 7, 2374-'''  Jadzia Dax and Worf, Son of Mogh are married.[6]
 
 
 
'''MAY 2374'''
 
 
 
* '''May 30, 2374 -''' USS ''Honshu'' carrying Gul Dukat and Captain Benjamin Sisko is attacked and destroyed by a wing of Cadassian destroyers while enroute to Starbase 621. Dukat rescues Sisko on a shuttle and lands on a barely habitable planet. The ''Constellation'' and ''Defiant'' are dispatched to search for survivors.[7]
 
* '''May 31, 2374 -''' Captain Sisko is rescued by the ''Defiant'' from a tip provided by an escaping Gul Dukat.[8]
 
 
 
'''JUNE 2374'''
 
 
 
* '''June 23, 2374 -''' The ''Defiant''  with the runabout ''Rubicon'' investigate a sub-space compression anomaly. During the experiment the ''Defiant'' is attacked. Dax, Bashir, and O'Brian exit the anomaly in the ''Rubicon'' still shrunk to one-centimeter. On the ''Defiant'' Jem’Hadar bred in the Alpha Quadrant take over the ship.  This is an early deployment of Alpha Quadrant Jem’Hadar.[9]
 
 
 
'''JULY 2374'''
 
 
 
* '''July 6, 2374 * -'''  A Cardassian operative contacts Starfleet with the intention of defecting. Commanders Dax and Worf are assigned to the mission.   While treking through the jungle on Soukara Jadzia is grievously injured and Worf leaves the operative to be caught and subsequently executed.[10]
 
 
 
'''SEPTEMBER 2374'''
 
 
 
* '''September 9, 2374*'''- The Dominion invades Betazed.  The planet was conquered in less than 10 hours.  The 10th Fleet had been assigned to the planet, but was out of position on a training exercise. [11]
 
* '''September 20, 2374 -''' A shuttle carrying Senetor Vreenak is destroyed from apparent Dominion sabotage.   A Cardassian data rod is discovered in the wreckage detailing an invasion of Romulus by the Dominion.[11]
 
* '''September 21, 2374 -''' At 08:00 Deep Space 9 time the Romulan Empire declares war on the Dominion.  A "Welcome to the War" banquet is scheduled that night in DS9's wardroom.[11]
 
 
 
== OCTOBER '''<big>2374</big>''' ==
 
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== NOVEMBER '''<big>2374</big>''' ==
 
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== DECEMBER '''<big>2374</big>'''  ==
 
 
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> = date is an approximate estimation based on dialog.
 
<nowiki>**</nowiki> = Denver RPG specific lore.
 
 
 
==== References: ====
 
<blockquote>
 
# Call to Arms" Kira tells Dax that Odo expressed his love for her a month ago. That exchange took place in episode "Children of Time" which the stardate was established as 50814.2. or October 23, 2373.
 
# ↑ In the episode "A Time to Stand" both Captain Sisko and Gul Dukat state that it has been three months since the Dominion took control of DS9.
 
# ↑ Takes place during the episodes of "A Time to Stand" and "Rocks and Shoals". No stardate given, only "supplemental" in the captain's log.
 
# ↑ In the episode "Behind the lines" Sisko's log establishes the stardate as 51145.3 (February 23, 2374). The end of the episode gives the stardate of 51149.5 (February 24, 2374)
 
# ↑ The episode "You're Cordially Invited" sets the stardate at 51247.5 (April 1, 2374). In his log, Sisko states that they have been back on the station for a week. This doesn’t entirely fit with the dialog in "Favor the Bold" and the dates established by "Behind The Lines" but is is only over about a week. The tie always goes to the established stardate.
 
# ↑ "You Are Cordially Invited" sets the stardate to 51247.5 (April 1, 2374). Worf and Jadzia wish to have the wedding before Alexander ships out at the "end of the week". Work informs his "best men" of the "Path to Kal'Hyah" and that the wedding is in 6 days.
 
# ↑ Established by stardate in the episode "Waltz".
 
# ↑ Established by stardate in "Waltz".
 
# ↑ Stardate of 51474.2 is established in, "One Little Ship".
 
# ↑ In "Change of Heart" the stardate is established as 51597.2 or August 6. Later in the episode Jadzia tells Worf they have been married two months. Both dialog and stardate have chronological issues. I split the difference so episode takes place after "One Little Ship" and before the erroneous stardate. There is zero degree of confidence in this date.
 
# ↑ The episode "In the Pale Moonlight" gives the stardate as 51721.3 (September 21, 2374). In his log Sisko states that this "all started two weeks ago" or on Sept 7.  For fourteen weeks Sisko has been posting the casualty reports on Friday, and both the 7th and 21st are on a Saturday. This means the story begins on September 6, 2374. Some days later Betazed is invaded, and takes place before the second casualty Report (9/13). Garak says that Vreenak will be visiting Cardasia in ten days. That places this conversation and invasion between 9/8 and 9/12. Sisko says he's been dealing with Garak for a week when he meets with Vreenak.  He's on the station at least two days. On September 20th Sisko posts a third casualty report, and Worf immediately reports Vreenak's shuttle has exploded. At the end of the episode Sisko states in his log the Romulans entered the war at "08:00 station time". It is phrased so it only could have happened that morning.
 
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Revision as of 14:07, 21 March 2024

This article is official Bravo Fleet canon.








Melkot
Basic Information
Major Species

Melkot

Homeworld(s)

Unknown

Founded

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Warp Capable

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The Melkot are a xenophobic species and minor power with territory in the Alpha Quadrant. Historically xenophobic and deeply territorial, they have long jealously guarded their borders and resisted encroachment or even peaceful visitation by any outsiders. The Federation made a fraught first contact in 2268, with the USS Enterprise earning permission to enter Melkot space. Since then, relations between the Federation have been cordial at best, non-existent at worst. There are rarely interactions between the two powers; Starfleet ships may not approach or enter Melkot space without permission, and the Melkot have only communicated with the Federation in times of dire need for either side. In those times of necessity, however, contact has been possible, and the Melkot wary of engagement but open to discussion.

Melkot Species and Culture

The Melkot themselves are non-humanoid and powerful telepaths. They have bulbous bodies without limbs, which appear to float through unknown means, and have bright, round eyes. They are capable of projecting telepathic illusions that are indistinguishable from reality to the recipients, especially in non-telepaths. These illusions are so potent that experiencing injury and death can cause sufficient psychic trauma to hurt or even kill. Other telepathic species, such as Vulcans, have proven capable of resisting the illusions with varying degrees of success.

The only confirmed survivors of a telepathic illusion intended to be lethal for the victim was the crew of the Enterprise in 2268. They were immersed in an illusion of the Old West and were expected to be killed in a gunfight. It is believed that the Melkot identified an experience, setting, or period that the crew associated with violence, where death would be an inevitable outcome. It was through resisting this expectation of violence, when Captain Kirk refused to kill an illusory opponent, that the Melkot became curious enough about humanity to make contact.

Little else is known about the Melkot people. The Federation highlight their xenophobia and territorialism, but also point to the fact that they were stirred by unexpected mercy from those they viewed as invaders. Starfleet presumes the Melkot border policies to be dictated by fear, and thus strives very hard to follow the example of mercy and compassion set by Kirk in all their dealings with them.

Border Defences

The Melkot leave warning buoys at the edge of their territory, which all communicate a message directing anyone approaching to leave. Those ignoring such warnings are treated harshly, with the Melkot demonstrating their xenophobic tendency to view such outsiders as 'aliens' or even 'disease'. Most ships which ignore the warnings meet a grim fate, the Melkot sentencing them to death. Either technological defences repel encroaching ships or, if possible, the Melkot kill the crews through their telepathic illusions.

Ships which need to approach Melkot space are advised to establish a communication link with a warning buoy, state their business and identify themselves as part of Starfleet, and await further contact. If no response is heard, no ship has permission to violate Melkot territory.

In Play

  • The Melkot are a deeply inhuman and unknowable species encountered in one episode of TOS, who are also deeply isolationist. This combination gives writers only limited storytelling opportunities with them, as it is inconceivable Starfleet would not leave them alone unless they had no other choice.
  • With the right level of emergency or accident, Starfleet ships may still have encounters in or near Melkot space. It is up to the writer if the Melkot would accept any request for access, or how indulgent they would be of transgression, especially intentional. This might be an opportunity for intense and difficult diplomacy, or a story of a crew trying to survive an encounter with Melkot telepathic illusions such as those seen in TOS: Spectre of the Gun.
  • Melkot telepathic illusions feel real to all but the most disciplined of minds or powerful of telepaths. If your crew is hit by one, it's entirely up to you how much Vulcans, Betazoid, or others are affected, or how much they can affect the illusion in turn. The Melkot are clearly very powerful, but it's up to you decide what's best for your story.