Captain's Log

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Captain’s Log

Stardate 0710.27

U.S.S. Reaent, NCC-3345-G

 

The Reaent remains on course for Starbase 428. If we are able to maintain present speed throughout the rest of the journey, we should arrive sometime late this evening. At present, there remains no sign of pursuit by anyone else in the nebula. The Saltek remains in formation with us, though we have been forced to drop out of warp three times within the past hour due to malfunctions with their reactor. While this may delay our arrival, given our present conditions, neither ship should be left alone.

 

Our condition is, frankly, a point of concern. Structural failures occurred on Deck 10 and 11, resulting in a partial collapse of the fighter bay. Luckily no serious injuries were reported, but it has eliminated our ability to use the only real defensive weapon we still have. The Reaent’s ammunition stores are essentially bare, in part due to an explosive decompression and another due to mechanical malfunction. Engineering reports that most of the phaser array remains offline with little hope of in space repair.

 

Starfleet Command has confirmed that Task Force 17 is being dispatched to Nebula M-8231 to conduct a full sweep and ensure there is no more baggage lying around. I am certain Captain Nym will have little trouble handling the situation.

 

The most concerning is the report I have not yet received. Medical continues to tally the injured and dead. While some will be from our guests, many will likely be members of my crew.

 

For the official record, I standby my decision to continue this mission. We have been able to confirm that rescued individuals aboard this ship are indeed from the late U.S.S. Cairo. We have struck a blow at whatever operations they were conducting and destroyed five vessels within their position which were utilizing advanced technology. Many questions remain as to what has actually taken place and who we were fighting. With luck, a full and open inquiry will take place with the ten individuals currently sitting in the Reaent brig by Starfleet Security. To do anything else would be to tarnish a situation we still no never little about.

 

Furthermore, I am recommending a reclassification of Nebula M-8231 given the circumstances of late. As a fitting memorial to those individuals whom we were unable to reach in time and members of the Reaent crew who gave the ultimate sacrifice, I believe all consideration should be given to the title of Cairo Nebula.