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“Captain’s Log, Stardate 87429.2. The USS Horizon is en route to a distant part of the galaxy outside of Federation space on a mission of medical mercy. Several weeks ago the Federation received a distress signal from a newly discovered planet in a remote region of space far beyond where we have previously explored. A viral outbreak has devastated the population of an entire empire. Our mission is to provide aid and support to the affected populations and help contain the spread of the virus.”
The Horizon fell out of warp as it entered the Tribus system. As it approached the planet, medical teams onboard Starfleet’s flag medical starship prepared to deploy to the surface. Tribus one is an M class planet but its atmosphere is extremely hazardous. The crew will need to use bio suits and shielding to protect themselves and their equipment.
Captain Danny Bishop on the other hand has a much different mission. This is not only a medical mission, but it’s a first contact as well. The Federation has not yet made successful contact with anyone in this sector and this could be the foothold that the Federation has been waiting for. Captain Bishop has every confidence in his crew and their ability to carry out this mission with professionalism and compassion. He only hopes the Federation’s confidence in him is as strongly justified. This would be the Captain’s first, first contact mission.