Captain's Log 016

Posted on 27 Jul 2013 @ 9:42pm by Rear Admiral Lirha Saalm

468 words; about a 2 minute read

Captain's Log, Stardate 67570.8

It has been a long twelve days in the system but our mission is finally complete. I submitted our final survey report to Starfleet this morning with the latest results of our last asteroid scan. Command seems very pleased with our findings and optimistic about the future of the system. Already, there are several starships docked at SB-185 which are preparing to depart and establish a permanent presence in the system. The Planetary Sciences Division has deployed another Nova Class - USS Copernicus - to perform a more in-depth survey of Rojar II R02, the moon we encountered with the remnant civilization. No doubt there are many mysteries still to be uncovered, and I regret that we did not have more time to remain on the surface and investigate.

I have given my crew twenty-four hours of R&R while we wait on the outskirts of the system for USS Venture's stardrive to return from the nearby nebula. It is a fascinating Class D Reflection Nebula...very brilliant with blue and cyan hues, and extremely massive. Our initial sensor readings project that it spans close to a hundred light years in diameter, but unfortunately it is emitting high levels of microwave radiation which are interfering with our long-range scans. I wonder what Venture will find inside? Perhaps more uncharted star systems? I cannot wait to read Captain Sutherland's report once they return and rendezvous with us.

On a more personal note, I have found myself sleeping much better recently. The nightmares and apprehension which plagued me during the initial days of this mission seem to have subsided, which is a relief. I have been spending more time with the crew as of late which has also been comforting. Many times I find myself myself locked away in my office or sitting in front of a computer terminal doing administrative work for hours at a time, and it is relaxing to be able to free myself from those constraints.

Despite some early setbacks and a few losses to the crew, morale seems high. I think many of us are very pleased with our recent accomplishments here in the Rojar system - as we should be. We were given a month's worth of work and only two weeks in which to accomplish it, and every crew member on board should be commended for their hard work and dedication. Several promotions have been issued to those most deserving, and I look forward to seeing more of my crew advance and further their careers in the near future.

For now, however, we will await Venture's arrival then report back to SB-185 where we will hopefully resupply before heading back out on our next assignment.

Computer, end log.

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