News Alert: June 1, 2154

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News Alert:

 

June 1, 2154. In a surprising announcement this morning, Starfleet Command promised an accelerated launch date for its next Warp 5 capable starship.

 

This sudden change of plans was made in response to public demand that Earth maintain a presence in space, which has been lacking since the Enterprise NX-01 was dispatched to the Delphic Expanse. The recent attack on Magellian Station, which resulted in the deaths of 40 civilians, has only heightened the situation.

 

An aggressive production schedule will allow the Challenger NX-05 to be christened on September 12, 2154. Construction delays on the Columbia, NX-02 have caused it and other NX ships to be launched after the NX-05. Although they are further in production, it was felt that newer technology could be installed faster into the Challenger than it could be retrofit into the other frameworks.

 

When asked about the project, Commodore Fitzgerald M. "Bull" Moose commented, "Of course we're going to meet the deadline. Now get that camera out of my face."

 

As expected, the Denobulans have pledged their full support, while the Vulcans claim the launch date is impossible to meet. The Andorians have protested, fearing that the urgency underlies an attack on their territory. So far, the Klingons have withheld comment.

 

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Edited June 2, 2004 by Commodore Moose