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CMDR Dedoz, K
On Call Response
ADDENDUM Observation from an orbital probe shows the following developments following this mission.
The cultural direction of the planet has been altered by the initial breach of the Prime Directive by the Qotar Foundation and the SAS, mitigated by the actions of the crew of the U.S.S. Endeavour.
The theology of the planet has undergone a rapid change. Legend has it that the dark god Nirin attempted to take over the world, ruling from a dark citadel (the location being the former SAS base). This began what was called a “War in Heaven”, which ended when Krosan, the King of the Gods led an army of light against the dark citidel and defeated Nirin. Nirin was imprisoned beneath the Grand Temple, which is located where the Qotar Foundation base was (the location of Nirin’s imprisonment being the tunnels where the explosives were kept).
This religious legend has had repercussions on the political sphere. The Cult of Krosan has gained considerable power, and one of the Kings, who had Krosan as their patron, has gained unrivalled political power.
It is clear that the politics of the planet will be changed considerably. Pre-interference, religion was strong, but it was divided between the states and mostly controlled by the sovereigns. However, it is now projected that religious institutions will gain more power than the monarchs.
RECOMMENDATION A pre-warp culture team be sent to the planet to analyse this development of the species. It would be interesting to know where this legend came from, and how it quickly took root, as an anthropological study, as well as a study of the dangers of pre-warp contamination even if the technology is not left.
It was only due to the actions of the cleanup crew on the ship, that this society was not altered further.