Colonization Survey

[Brian Graham 0]

Chief of Security’s Duty Log

Lt. Cmdr. Brian Graham Recording

USS Excalibur

Stardate 0604.01

 

After returning to Camelot Station after his brief stint as a pre-architect, Brian delivered the final report on the three most practical sites for concentration of colonization of the Avalon star system.

 

 

 

TO: Captain Sorehl, Chief of Operations, Federation Starbase Camelot

 

 

 

FROM: Lt. Cmdr. Brian Graham, chief of Security, Federation Starship Excalibur

 

 

 

RE: Possible Colonization Sites for Pending Colonization Efforts in the Avalon System

 

Site Alpha:

Location: Northern Continent [N: 42 30’ ; E 108 57’ ]

 

Geography: Mountain ranges, limited flat ground, stream systems

 

Weather: Cooler climate (approximately 16C), medium humidity, moderate precipitation, above average wind activity

 

Biology: Moderate native biological life population

 

Ecology: Heavily forested areas

 

Land Defense

Capabilities: High—rugged terrain will limit quick movement of enemy ground troops

 

Air Defense

Capabilities: Moderate—rugged and varied terrain would make low altitude air sorties difficult, and rock formations can be used for defensive bunkers

 

Remarks: The lack of flat land will limit extensive development, however this area provides above adequate opportunities for defense. Also provides excellent opportunities for back-up power options including solar, wind, and water generation if needed. Rock and forest areas make arable land less than ideal.

 

Site Bravo:

 

Location: Land Mass Echo 2 [ N: 15 5’ ; W: 31 14’ ]

 

Geography: Mostly flat shoreline, beaches bordering a salt water sea. Open flat areas past coastline

 

Weather: Temperate (approximately 26C), above average humidity, above average precipitation, moderate wind activity

 

Biology: Consists mostly of marine life with populations of insect and avian life

 

Ecology: Extensive plant life consistent with the naturally well-irrigated landscape

 

Land Defense

Capabilities: Low—lack of natural barriers requires development to repel ground assaults

 

Air Defense

Capabilities: Low—area susceptible to both low altitude and high altitude air attack

 

Remarks: Construction in this area would be easier than Site Alpha. Lack of natural land formations would not limit construction, and arable land in this area is extensive. Defensively, extensive preparation would be required to defend this site from any attack. On a psychological side, this may the best choice for a shore-leave location.

 

Site Charlie:

 

Location: Northern Continent [N: 59 29’ ; W: 135 44’ ]

 

Geography: Moderately flat landscape with several geological formations, siold highly rocky

 

Weather: Below average temperature (approximately 1C), low humidity levels, below average liquid precipitation, mostly snow, low wind activity

 

Biology: Extremely limited animal, avian, and insect life

 

Ecology: Extremely limited ecological life

 

Land Defense

Capabilities: Above average—limited natural defense formations, however adverse climate requires extensive logistical support to mount any extensive campaign

 

Air Defense

Capabilities: Low—lack of natural defense formations leaves area susceptible to low and high altitude threats

 

Remarks: Definitely a hardier environment. Any colonization efforts in this area would require biodome facilities for any extensive agrarian program. Otherwise, suitable for species used to colder climates.

 

--Conclusion of Report--