| Stardate: 92767.2 | AAR: Operation: Clean Slate | Report Submitted: FCAPT Perim, N. |
Commander Madison ran a briefing on information received from the USS Tolstoy indicating a warp signature detected by a Starfleet monitoring platform in the SK-427 System, henceforth, the Kr'Anadar System. Starfleet has been monitoring a pre-warp civilization on the second planet, known as the Masaad, for approximately 78 years.
Eight years ago, a nuclear exchange was detected between the major Masaad factions, leaving the planet largely devastated with significant radiation spread, rampant disease, and a shortage of resources. While Federation technology could normally be used to solve all of these issues and potentially save countless lives, the Prime Directive forbid us from making contact. With a warp signature detected in the system, we believed we'd been presented with a unique opportunity to initiate an expedited First Contact and begin the process of restoring Kr'Anadar's ecosystem.
The USS Atlantis departed DS13 shortly after Gamma Shift. Our mission objective was to locate and identify the source of the warp signature, and-if it originated with the Masaad- make formal first contact and open up diplomatic relations. A secondary objective was in support of the proposed Operation: Clean Slate, to locate those areas of the planet in the most urgent need of Federation aid. We chose an arrival point in a nearby asteroid field from where, with minimized power and comms emissions, we were able to take some initial scans without risking detection by any ground-based sensor systems.
Before long, we detected the presence of a warp signature, indicating a velocity of Warp 2. This was our first indication that it may have been a non-native vessel passing through the area. Unable to learn any more from our concealed location, we proceeded into high orbit. Elevated levels of background radiation prompted us to move Atlantis to Yellow Alert, with shields raised. Communications picked up scattered military communications from the surface, corroborating the expected desperate state of the civilization below. In the open, clearer scans allowed us to pinpoint the location of the warp-capable vessel, so we set out on an intercept course.
Entering sensor range, passive scans detected evidence of a singularity-based drive system: an extremely unusual development and a highly unlikely advancement for the Masaad. In response, we dropped any pretense of silent running and performed active scans. What we found was a Romulan Valdore-Class Warbird, with unknown identification. We hailed the vessel and were greeted by its Commander, claiming to be of the "Royal Debrune Ascendency", and claiming to be in the process of helping the people of Kr'Anadar. It is important to note at this point that myself and several of the bridge crew were able to identify the Commander as D'Kera Mandukar, or at least, a clone thereof, based on prior intel.
While I attempted to negotiate for the warbird's withdrawal from the system, my crew identified a Romulan shuttlecraft and landing party on the planet's surface. When it became apparent that the Commander would not leave willingly, I extended an offer to discuss the matter in person aboard the Atlantis. She agreed and the channel was closed. A plan on the bridge was quickly devised, to transport both the Commander and the Romulan landing party directly to the brig, while simultaneously disabling the warbird while shields were lowered for transport. Thanks to the expert performance of the Atlantis bridge crew, our efforts were successful.
With the Romulan landing party not present, the local Masaad began looting the landed shuttlecraft, severely hampering any efforts to contain the cultural contamination. With the cooperation of the Romulan Commander in custody, we were able to obtain the shuttle's command codes and remotely pilot it off the surface, at the next point where no Masaad were inside. Unfortunately, it appears that most of the shuttle's supplies and equipment were removed prior to our efforts, including at least a handful of plasma pistols and rifles.
Our captive, identifying herself as "Commander Kera 00418", also informed us that a vessel known as Vauthilai was en route to Kr'Anadar. I believe this to be the former RRW Vauthilai, stolen from the Republic several months ago. I would also like to express my concern that this clone, if speaking truthfully, may be one of hundreds of copies of a dangerous criminal.
Using Atlantis' entire compliment of shuttlecraft, a formation was prepared and the disabled warbird was towed back to DS13. Atlantis itself will remain in high orbit of Kr'Anadar. In addition to waiting for the possible arrival of the stolen Vauthilai, I am making preparations to begin first contact procedures, with the leadership of the major factions on the planet. I am requesting permission to follow this course of action, under the clause of the Prime Directive allowing Starfleet to act to right earlier violations or accidental contaminations.
We're already committed. We may as well do some good here.
Officers Involved:
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FCAPT Perim, N. CAPT Nimitz, A. CAPT De Drowvani, T. |
LCDR Madison, A. LCDR Zaldo, M. LT Skyler-Quaen, C. |
LT Vaebn ENS Steele, W. |
//SIGNED//
Fleet Captain Neema Perim
Commanding, USS Atlantis