AAR: Discovery of Star System October-1a

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Stardate: 90277.5Report Submitted: Doctor Nep Cel, Deep Space Science Center on Dollan Prime

TO: Starfleet Science ad Research Division
CC:Task Force Argo Command]
FROM:Doctor Nep Cel
SUBJECT:Discovery of Star System October-1a

On stardate 90277.5, several officers from Task Force Argo participated in a scientific study. The mission was to take an in-depth look at the deep space object Sigma 593-B, discovered last year by the Deep Space Science Center on Dollan Prime. The study was to take advantage of gravimetric lensing to study the object, Captain Morton graciously volunteered the USS October to be a second point of reference, the Starbase being the primary one.

During the study, however, sensors were unable to make accurate readings due to an unknown anomaly. Both the starbase readings and the USS October experienced this error. The decision was made to recalibrate the sensors and try to discover the origin of the anomaly. Upon doing this both locations started receiving accurate data from the anomalous source.
It was at that time that we discovered the readings were coming from a star and accompanying solar system that was not located in the galaxy but above the galactic disk. It was determined to be a K class orange dwarf star with between four and nine planetary bodies in orbit.

The star appears to have originated in the Ursa Major II dwarf galaxy, above the Milky Way. It is unknown what gravimetric anomaly ejected it from its home galaxy. It appears to be travelling towards the Milky Way and will likely pass through our galactic disk in the coming few thousand years.

The star was given the unofficial designation of October-1a. A holographic representation of it is attached.

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I would like to recommend to the Starfleet Science and Research Division that a recon be conducted of the star. At its current location a group of vessels could reach the system in a few days, depending on warp speed. I would recommend a expedition be sent from Task Force Argo, in recognition of their work in discovering the system.

Regards,
Doctor Nep Cel of the Deep Space Science Center
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Stardate: 90277.5Report Submitted: Lieutenant Margaret Hob

After being briefed first by Ensign RunningBear and then by Doctor Nep Cel, Task Force Argo officers deployed to two observatory locations--AG-21-8 and the U.S.S. October--from which we would attempt to observe Sigma-593-B. While the majority of researchers installed themselves in the observational facilities of AG-21-8, the following were assigned to operate specialized equipment installed aboard the October: Lieutenant-Commander Sedai, Miisi, S'ill, and Myself. Captain Morton himself oversaw the operation aboard the October.

Once all personnel were aboard, Captain Morton ordered the October underway, and we warped to observation point B. Once there, we attempted to focus our equipment on Sigma-593-B. At this point, as indicated by Doctor Nep Cel, all instruments experienced anomalies that prevented the gathering of accurate readings. We also received reports from the team stationed at AG-21-8 that they were also experiencing the same anomaly using identical equipment. After confirming that all coordinates were the same, and that the anomaly was fundamentally identical across all instruments, it was hypothesized that the anomaly was an actual object or entity in space rather than a miscalibration of the sensors.

Attempts were made to observe the parameters of the anomaly, including adjustments to sensor attitude, magnification, amplification, and frequency. Through these efforts, all sensors were able to receive clear and usable data, through which it was determined that the anomaly was, in fact, the rogue solar system currently designated October-1a.

While further scans and analysis was conducted in an effort to ascertain, among other things, whether this rogue galaxy might contain life or even a civilization, both teams were only able to determine that observation points A and B were both too distant to gather more granular data on October-1a.

Considering the potential behind a rogue sun drifting toward our galaxy, however outlandish such potential might be, I find myself compelled to fully endorse Doctor Nep Cel's recommendation that a ship be sent to investigate October-1a from a closer vantage point.

Signed,
Lt. Hob
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