USS Oregon Mission Log
Captain Kira Sato
Page 1: Discovery of Planet F-33
Planet F-33, located near the outer boundary of the Tilari Expanse, was detected after Lt. Lin observed gravitational lensing patterns that hinted at a hidden planetary body. F-33 was concealed by an unusually dense photonic cloud layer—virtually invisible to long-range sensors until we approached within 1.2 AU.
Upon entering standard orbit, Lt. Kaur and Lt. Lin began atmospheric and geological scans. The results were stunning: a verdant, ocean-rich terrestrial world with oxygen-rich air, vast jungles, and iridescent rivers that reflected light in shimmering violet hues. The planet, though lacking in signs of intelligent life, was biologically rich—a potential Eden.
Excited by the possibilities, I approved the formation of two away teams.
Away Team Alpha:
Lt. Cmdr. Rodriguez (team lead)
Lt. Ivanov (navigation)
Lt. Kaur (environmental sciences)
Away Team Beta:
Lt. Nkosi (security lead)
Lt. Lin (science)
Lt. Ramirez (communications)
Their goal: collect biological, mineral, and atmospheric samples and scout for possible anomalies. Their initial reports spoke of awe-inspiring landscapes—towering crystalline trees, melodic wind patterns, and insectoid creatures that shimmered like glass. It was, as Lin put it, "like standing in the middle of a dream."
Page 2: The Infection
Roughly six hours after returning to the USS Oregon, both away teams began to experience symptoms—dizziness, elevated core temperature, and neural tremors. Dr. Jane West immediately quarantined the affected officers in MedBay.
Initial analysis revealed they were all infected with the same viral strain—unlike anything in the Federation pathogen database. However, the virus was not contagious, not airborne, and seemingly inert outside the host. Somehow, it had been absorbed directly through skin contact with the planet’s soil or vegetation.
Dr. West, with support from Lt. Cmdr. Turner’s data systems and Lt. Lin’s bioscans, isolated the virus’s protein sheath. It mimicked neurotransmitters, causing sensory hallucinations and involuntary muscle spasms. Thankfully, it did not replicate aggressively or mutate once inside the host. With that stability, a targeted antiviral serum was developed within 36 hours.
Page 3: Admiral Arthur’s Orders
Just as recovery protocols were underway, a secure transmission arrived from Admiral Arthur aboard Deep Space 2.
“Captain Sato, While F-33 presents considerable scientific interest, the unknown risks, including this new viral agent, outweigh its current exploratory value. I am ordering the USS Oregon to discontinue further contact with the planet and resume its long-range exploratory directive toward Sector XR-12. The priority is preservation of the crew and continued deep-space advancement.
— Admiral Arthur”I understand his caution. The crew’s well-being is paramount, and we cannot afford to stall our greater mission. We’ve catalogued all data from F-33 and sent it to Starfleet Medical and Xenobiology for further review. Perhaps one day, future expeditions will return better equipped.
Page 4: Departure and Recovery
The USS Oregon left orbit under impulse, ascending through the shimmering photonic cloud layer and entering warp by 0700 hours. Though our away teams are still in isolation, all show signs of rapid improvement. Dr. West reports 80% viral suppression and no long-term effects expected.
Meanwhile, Lt. Ramirez, from quarantine, has begun translating harmonic signals picked up on the planet—possible signs of non-sentient bioacoustic communication. He’s already proposed a future research project: “Symphony of the Forest.” The crew, even amid adversity, finds wonder.
Page 5: The Journey Continues
With the virus contained and morale restored, we charted a new course toward Sector XR-12, a region marked by gravitational anomalies and a nebula that emits subspace pulses. Lt. Cmdr. Turner believes the nebula may be a collapsed subspace filament—potentially a window into long-lost transit corridors used by ancient civilizations.
We continue to scan the interstellar dark. Exploration is often dangerous, often unpredictable—but it is what we are here for.
Even now, as the stars streak past the viewport of my ready room, I can hear the hum of engines below, the voices of officers on duty, and the whispers of the unknown calling us forward.
This is the mission.
Captain Kira Sato, commanding.
USS Oregon – Continuing Mission: Discover the undiscovered.