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'''THR-AWB-COU-MIS-0006'''<br> | |||
TO: Starfleet Medical Central Records<br> | |||
CC: USS Thor Central Records<br> | |||
Following operational changes directed by Starfleet Command the senior staff of the Federation Embassy on Duronis II were reassigned permanently to the USS Thor under the command of Fleet Captain [[Aron Kells]]. Rear Admiral [[Toni Turner]] was assigned as Federation Ambassador aboard the Thor. Following deployment to the Menthar Corridor region, however, Ambassador Turner was reassigned from the Thor. In addition, Lieutenant Commander [[Krindo Pandorn]] was reassigned to the post of chief of security and Lieutenant Colonel [[Rode Mitchell]] requested a leave of absence which was granted. | |||
As previously stated, the USS Thor was redeployed to the Menthar Corridor region and traveled under Quantum Slipstream Drive (QSD) propulsion from the Luxis System. On arrival, the Thor was to proceed to the Ysdyen Nebula to determine the fate of the Vel Maijan colony. The colony on was established in 2159, and contact was reported as lost in 2164. Further investigation at the time revealed the entire solar system containing the colony had disappeared from known space. Federation monitoring stations had, however, picked up a feint but definitive distress call being sent from the colony requesting aid from the Federation. | |||
En-route to the nebula the senior staff were split into teams to address separate aspects for mission preparation. These included: | |||
'''Colony History:''' Team Lead - Lieutenant Commander [[Krindo Pandorn]]<br> | |||
'''Surface Preparations - Operations & Security:''' Team Lead – Lieutenant [[Ben Garcia]]<br> | |||
'''Surface Preparations - Medical & Scientific:''' Team Lead – Doctor [[Addison MacKenzie]]<br> | |||
'''Orbital Preparations - Ship Integrity & Security:''' Team Lead – Lieutenant Commander [[Geoffrey Teller]]<br> | |||
This officer was assigned to the medical and scientific team alongside Ensign Tara Wilkins. Discussions were had to the likely condition of the colony including the consideration of temporal displacement effects and the likelihood of survivors. Based on an assumption that survivors were present and no temporal anomalies had occurred it was considered to proceed under first contact protocols due to the time elapsed since the colony disappeared and that, at the time of its disappearance, the Federation was in its infancy having only transitioned from United Earth and the Coalition of Planets in 2160. | |||
Additional Hyronalyn was ordered to be replicated to provide treatment of radiation exposure to the colonists and any away teams dispatched to the surface. Historical assessments of the colony, including any record of any other ships lost at the time, were conducted and the colonist leader was identified as Hunter Flynn and that a group of botanists were assigned to the original colony. Diplomatic channels revealed no other losses at the time according to official records. | |||
Upon arrival in the vicinity of Vel Maijan two away teams were dispatched to the surface. | |||
'''Team One: Investigation Of Original Colony (Ruins)'''<br> | |||
Lieutenant Commander [[Addison MacKenzie]]<br> | |||
Major [[Hannibal Parker]] (SFMC)<br> | |||
Lieutenant [[Quen Deena]]<br> | |||
Ensign [[Tara Wilkins]]<br> | |||
Ensign [[Dar Elandra]]<br> | |||
'''Team Two: Investigation Of Subsurface Tunnels'''<br> | |||
Lieutenant Commander [[Geoffrey Teller]]<br> | |||
Captain [[Brell]]<br> | |||
Lieutenant Commander [[Krindo Pandorn]]<br> | |||
Lieutenant [[Lorian Lovar]]<br> | |||
Second Lieutenant [[Wes Greaves]] (SFMC)<br> | |||
This officer was assigned to command the USS Thor and, along with Ensign Alieth, monitor the away team progress while Captain Kells was in the engineering section with Lieutenant Garcia and Ensign Sirok to monitor the effect the nebula on the ship. Communication with away team one revealed high levels of radiation on the planets surface and this correlated with a subsequently observed weakened magnetosphere. In addition, remains were discovered that indicated whatever event had befallen the planet had occurred rapidly. Communications with team two were unable to be established, likely as a result of the growing atmospheric disturbances, depth and mineral formations withing the tunnel/cavern system. | |||
Captain Kells and Lieutenant Garcia returned to the bridge and communications with team two were eventually established by Doctor Alieth via the telemetry to the team environmental suits together with signal relay booster emplaced by Ensign Sirok. This revealed that Lieutenant Greaves suit had been compromised and he had been severely injured within the tunnel network. | |||
Further, communication with team one confirmed the build-up of an ion storm in the atmosphere together with the detection of a growing concentration of chroniton particles – indicating a possible shift in the solar system. The decision was made to evacuate the colony, one-hundred & ninety-three souls, immediately. Team one was to immediately evacuate via shuttle from the planet and Doctor Alieth sent to prepare sickbay for the arrival of any casualties. | |||
Team two were further isolated by failures of transport beacons and transponders on the surface. Upon the return of team one it was determined that to recover the colonists and evacuate the away team, it would be necessary to re-establish the transporter link to the surface to the tunnels. Chroniton particles were continuing to build and consideration was given to what may be producing them and how they may be disrupted or terminate to buy more time for the colony. A working theory was formed by this officer and Ensign Wilkins that a decaying singularity core may be responsible for the build-up of particles but Insufficient time would be available to form and execute an effective action plan. Lieutenant Garcia was to pilot a shuttle to the surface with medical support to extract the away team and allow team two to re-stablish the link and evacuate remaining personnel via transporter. | |||
During this operation it became apparent via a security alert that a member of an indigenous species, subsequently to become known as ‘Azcou’, had been transported aboard the ship. It was believed with was via an accidental activation of the transporter relay return sequence. The creature, known as Orh’am, came aboard the USS Thor on deck three and travelled through the ship to the hangar bay on deck seven where he was contained by security forces. | |||
This officer, Captain Kells and Ensign Wilkins met with the Azcou who advised their own colony had been compromised by the changes in the magnetosphere of Vel Maijan and a formal request for aid was provided by the Azcou representative. Orh’am was returned to their colony by transport to ready their people for transport aboard the Thor. Ensign Sirok deployed beacons to provide addition information for the transport. | |||
All colonists and members of the ‘am’ Azcou colony were evacuated via transporter to the USS Thor and the vessel cleared the area of effect of the chroniton particles before the system shifted a second time. | |||
<font color="red">'''Classified: Command Level Only'''</font><br> | |||
Consideration must be given to the Prime Directive. It is the opinion of this officer that no material violation occurred by the crew of the USS Thor in the execution of this mission. The colony was established under the auspices of United Earth as a member of the Coalition of Planets and a formal request was made to the Federation for aid from the colony. In addition, while it may be considered a violation to have interacted with the Azcou there is reasonable grounds to believe that the natural evolution of their colony had already been contaminated by not only the original Federation colonization in 2159 but also by a potential external influence resulting the damage to the planetary magnetosphere. | |||
This should be noted in the official record, as should the discovery and first contact with this new species, but it is not believed that this event requires further investigation or sanction as regards the prime directive at this time. | |||
The Azcou have shown evidence of being an intelligent and organized species and, at the time of this report. They are in general isolation awaiting transport to a new colony world once a suitable location has been identified. Initial biological and sociological findings are attached. | |||
In addition, decedents of the original colonists are also undergoing orientation and integration into modern Federation society. Suitable resettlement options are being examined but recommend follow-up reviews with all individuals at six-monthly intervals for two years to ensure a successful transition. | |||
Further, constant observation of the Ysdyen Nebula would be advisable to monitor for the reappearance of Vel Maijan or other signs that Chroniton particles are providing an influence in the wider region. Any additional information on this should be forwarded to Starfleet Command as a matter of priority to facilitate a rapid response.<br> | |||
<font color="red">'''End Classified'''</font><br> | |||
'''Personal Notes'''<br> | |||
This was the first operation by the USS Thor under Captain Kells and the first as a stand-alone deployment rather than as an attachment to the Embassy on Duronis II. In addition, reassignment of a long-time commanding officer in Rear Admiral Toni Turner was also likely to have a significant effect on personnel. | |||
Captain Kells acquitted himself admirably and it was encouraging to see that he made efforts to meet and integrate with the crew personally. It is the understanding of this officer that this is Captain Kells’ first assignment following a leave of absence so a follow-up review would be of benefit. | |||
Following the completion of the mission Captain Brell will be leaving the USS Thor. A farewell gathering would be a good idea to tie into the commencement of shore leave should the timing be appropriate. | |||
A follow-up visit should be made with Second Lieutenant Greaves to assess any psychological impact from his injuries – particularly if they affect his capacity for operational deployment. | |||
Signed<br> | |||
Lt. Cmdr. Alexander W. Brodie; Psy.D, Ph.D.<br> | |||
Chief Counsellor, USS Thor<br> | |||