Approximately two hours later we detected a larger Klingon fleet approaching Hexentrex. At 0756 HRS FST we issued challenge to the Klingon vessels and received no reply. At 0801, battle was joined.

At 0803 HRS FST, the USS Verbit sustained significant damage during combat. However, three enemy vessels had been destroyed and several other heavily damaged. Arriving reinforcements from Star Base 22 were detected several minutes later and the Klingon force withdrew. We have requested replacement of the Verbit and additional forces to be deployed in the Hexentrex system.

We are awaiting reply.

GAME SET-UP

Lay out two Star Trek Combat Simulator map-sheets in the configuration shown. This represents the area of space where the conflict takes place. Use the Graduate Starship Tactics Course rules in this scenario.

Defender
The Defending force consists of:

1 Rosevelt Mk III Class XI Cruiser (USS Volino)
1 Star Ranger Mk I Class XI Fast Research Cruiser (USS Star Walker)
1 Tyrannis MK IV Class IX Cruiser (USS Verbit)

Deployment
The Defending force deploys along the left edge of the map.

Attacker
The Attacking force consists of:

1 D-10C Class X Heavy Cruiser (IKS Ferocious Ripper)
2 D-7A Class VIII Battlecruiser (IKS Abhorrent Triumph, IKS Trespasser)
3 D-7C Class VII Battlecruiser (IKS Assimilation, IKS Carnage Blade, IKS Exalted Justice)
1 L-6B Class VIII Frigate (IKS Reclaimer’s Dread)

Deployment
The attacking force enter from the right edge of the map.

Victory Conditions:
Victory is determined by the total amount of CE points destroyed be either side. Any vessel that moves off the field of battle is worth half their CE points.

SPECIAL RULES:

Ending:
The scenario ends on turn 12 due to the arrival of Federation reinforcements.