| SUBMITTED: Stardate 93873.7 | FILED BY: LT Kermit, J. | SECURITY: Level 2 - Confidential |
LOCATION: Deep Space 13
MISSION: Investigate unauthorized transmission.
OUTCOME: Partial success; While we were unable to identify the source of the transmission, we have roughly plotted the likely destination [a-7192 sector] and established a translation. [see narrative.]
KEY PERSONNEL:
LT Kermit
CPO Jones
CRW Tyler
CRW Yob
CPO Jones
CRW Tyler
CRW Yob
NARRATIVE: As reported previously, at approximately 93841.9 an unauthorized transmission was detected from somewhere within DS13. Our standard relays were not used, and an initial sweep was not able to locate the source with sufficient accuracy or timeliness for a security dispatch.
The signal itself was in the form of a short directed subspace burst transmission. Unfortunately, while we've identified the general direction of the signal (relative bearing 272.54 mark 181.21 from present orbital frame) towards the spinward portion of the Kelterre Sector. However, no stellar bodies or systems lie along this trajectory, so it is far more likely that the intended destination is more distant. If not Northern Doza than almost certainly somewhere within the Alpha-7192 Sector. The margin of error on our plotting increases significantly for such a long range transmission, so determining an exact location is not practical.
The nature of the signal itself and the limited duration, on the other hand, allows us to say with a high degree of certainty that no additional information was transmitted, other than what we intercepted. The contents were a single audio file, attached raw for reference. After significant calibration of the UT, we were able to obtain a likely translation.
//ATTACHMENT// unauth_audio_raw.m495a
//TRANSLATION
//TRANSLATION
| The light has been witnessed they are young and unpredictable but they are our enemy's enemy |
There is a 10.76% margin of error on this translation, without additional context.
RECOMMENDATION: Most unauthorized transmissions tend to be innocent, and therefore low-priority, but this signal raises potential security concerns. Without any solid leads on the source or destination, there is very little room for additional investigation. Recommend Operations increase priority of errant signal investigation and refer any future incidents to security. Now that a translation matrix has been established, it may be tactically prudent to identify the individual responsible for the transmission without apprehending them. If they're a threat and are unaware that we're capable of monitoring their communications, it may present us with an advantage.
OOC: Command/Ops/Sec Feel free to respond as appropriate. This IS part of an ongoing plot, but not tied to scheduled events.