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*'''Episode:''' S1E2 (2398)

*'''Stardate 239810-239812'''

Thirty years after Voyager’s return, quantum slipstream drive technology has allowed for the development of a new Federation Diplomatic Corps installation on the edge of the Delta Quadrant, in close proximity to a nebula rich in benamite crystals (a necessity for quantum slipstream).

In their first Diplomatic Mission, the crew of Amity Outpost, under the direction of Chief of Mission Rivi Vataix, made contact with The Hawlat. A nomadic culture, who travel the stars following a large herd of space-borne creatures they refer to as “Angels”, the Hawlat are deeply religious and devoted to the creatures. Following some run-ins with local mining operations, safety concerns are raised for both the creatures and for the miners that threaten to spiral into a diplomatic situation.

Following complaints of interference by manatee-like spaceborne creatures from the benamite miners on Barossa Sector Asteroid 6585 Poseidon, Amity’s senior staff was assembled to begin looking into the matter<ref name="Vataix-Providence">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/XE_kqkU4sqo/m/S4jAeQZEAgAJ</ref>. Considering the necessity of benamite mining to the Federation’s interests in the Delta Quadrant, and the Outpost’s continued operation<ref name="Carcetti-Hard">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/zTWeueVKXO0/m/dcsamtTgCQAJ</ref>, high priority was placed on resolving the ongoing interruptions.

With the immediate diplomatic situation seemingly under control, and with initial information gathering efforts proving fruitful, Ambassador Vataix called for a general regrouping of the various teams to determine the necessary next steps<ref name="Carcetti-Hard"></ref>.  

With the Independence-B and Yosemite both returned, Ambassador Vataix summoned senior staff to discuss their findings and work on appropriate next steps towards a mutually-acceptable resolution<ref name="Vataix-Getting">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/T94aedrtgeY/m/du-biGtzAQAJ</ref>. During the meeting, a new scientific designation for the creatures was proposed by Wil Ukinix: Stellaesirenia Amicus, in reference to their resemblance to Earth’s manatees and Amity’s latin etymology<ref name="Ukinix-AllStar">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/pefyt6AAzwA/m/uvwRf3iQAQAJ</ref>. The name stuck as a more generally-acceptable uniform term for the creatures and the contraction “Stellae” began circulating. Following some discussion, it was generally agreed that a technological solution which encouraged the Stellae to avoid the mining operations would be the most appropriate response<ref name="Ukinix-AllStar"></ref>.

Due to interference from the nebula and the discovery that the juvenile Stellae had enwrapped itself in cabling, the team determined that it would be necessary to transport into the conduit in EV suits and free the creature manually before beaming it out to safety<ref name="Wong-TheWestward2">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/n5VYdC1P3gM/m/ToD2GkI7BAAJ</ref>. Despite several team members’ fears, Wong, Kivik, and Iko exited the craft and set to work trying to free the entangled Stellae<ref name="Kivik-OneAngel">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/3LVV4WPJevI/m/xSKmnOZTBgAJ</ref>. As Iko comforted the creature, Kivik set up transport pattern enhancers and Wong worked to cut the cabling that ensnared it<ref name="Kivik-OneAngel"></ref>. Aboard the Yosemite, Ariadust and Reade prepared to transport the Stellae to safety while also piloting the KIRA drone in order to calm the creature<ref name="Reade-Drone">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/_OFA6dMJZ_g/m/R-3qd3p5BQAJ</ref>. Unfortunately, as the final cable was cut, it ricocheted into Jones’ work bee, seriously injuring him<ref name="Thompkins-Whiplash">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/nadVdgYapxA/m/3Vu1JA9dBgAJ</ref>, and the Stellae escaped further into the conduit<ref name="Wong-Touched">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/jhC73JI5HR8/m/Iz9IV3KbBgAJ</ref>.

With the diplomatic situation tenser than ever, a swarm of Stellae bombarding Amity Outpost, a panicked juvenile lost in the Mining Rig, and a serious medical emergency underway, things were looking dire<ref name="Vataix-Rodeo">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/onlKPMMLEkY/m/3Sl-fixfBgAJ</ref>.

Meanwhile, the Hawlat contacted their small ‘fleet’ of vessels to come and observe the operation to ensure no harm came to the “Angels”<ref name="Prarim-Vigil">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/n5kyqxd9vpo/m/CiB9uKBiBgAJ</ref>. Carter, Orrey, and Daniels brought their Hawlat guests to the Operations Center in order for them to view the ongoing mission outside and demonstrate the Federation’s commitments<ref name="Carter-Cowboy">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/l-RanJ_MzcU/m/fwcuh2hPBwAJ</ref>. As the Stellae began to follow the Work Bees away from the station, they began to engage in unfamiliar and unusual behaviour, encircling some of the small vessels and seeming to ‘escort’ them through the Nebula<ref name="Ukinix-Streamline">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/X1rdOwlZVbs/m/gbGHWV1vBwAJ</ref>. Prarim, moved by the sudden change in behaviour, believed that it was a sign of ‘Welcome’ from the “Angels” and declared Wil Ukinix as an Emissary of the Hawlat people who could commune with the Stellae<ref name="Prarim-Revelation">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/cEgiP8NF__I/m/jWKZjIzfBwAJ</ref>.

In the following days, with the Stellae swarm moved safely away from Amity and the mining operations, the Hawlat Ritual of Trust was set to conclude the diplomatic incident peacefully<ref name="Vataix-Finale">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/8VRHT1-GOnU/m/rmGZ_vesCgAJ</ref>. The injured miner, Jones, recovered thanks to the quick work of the Yosemite crew. Ikaia Wong and Kivik also sustained minor injuries but recovered with treatment post-mission.

Following the mission, Summerside published a second Briori Sun article covering the events, titled, “Amity’s Act of Good Faith Eases Tensions”<ref name="Summerside-AllIn">https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/vriznOW5QP4/m/HLxZ0mRnCwAJ</ref>.

*Lt. Commander [[John Carter]], SD 239810.28

*First Secretary [[Carter Daniels]], SD 239810.28