<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong>Chapter 1: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star</strong><br/><br/>Stardate 2/2306.01, USS Warrior (Avenger Class), near the Bahr system<br/><br/>USS Warrior moved gracefully through the Bahr System, several billion kilometers from the sixth planet, Wall, that was the only planet of interest. The planet was an associate member of the Federation, and so Warrior sent a standard communique to the surface.</span></span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: courier;"><span class="bbc_u">Warrior</span>: Planet Wall, this is Starfleet cruiser Warrior, we are approaching your sector of space and request permission to transit, over.<br/><span class="bbc_u">Wall</span>: Confirmed, Warrior, Planet Wall greets you. We are glad for your arrival, as we have a directive from the planetary governor to request Starfleet aid with a local matter. Would you be able to assist, Warrior?<br/><span class="bbc_u">Warrior</span>: Affirmative, Wall. We will enter standard orbit and beam down as soon as we are able. Warrior out.</span></span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;">Arriving in orbit over the planet Wall, the Captain and four chosen junior officers were chosen to accompany him, as there was little risk and they would get a chance to learn about the sometimes complex relationship between Starfleet and the various worlds and peoples of the Federation. They would beam down in the plaza of the planetary capital, where a contingent of humans approached. The world had a beautiful blue sky and a warm star, though the gravity was slightly higher than that of Earth at 1.2g. Otherwise, it would be difficult to tell if someone was standing on Earth or no.</span></span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: courier;"><span class="bbc_u">Governor Cooper</span>: Greetings, I am Governor Bonne Cooper, and I welcome you to our lovely planet.<br/><span class="bbc_u">Captain Marte</span>: Well met, Governor. I'm Captain Justof Marte of the USS Warrior and these are my officers. You mentioned you have an issue that you needed Starfleet assistance with?<br/><span class="bbc_u">Governor Cooper</span>: Oh yes, Captain. We can talk on our way to my office. Here on Wall, we import metals from nearby worlds and use them to produce some of the finest personal craft in the entire Federation to offset the imports we need. Recently, a ship, the Twinkling Star, took a large order of shuttles and then left, and we were informed only a day ago that the ship is overdue at Starbase 18. It so happened your ship was passing by before we could send a message. Does this sound like something you could look into?<br/><span class="bbc_u">Captain Marte</span>: *scratching his chin* It could be the ship is just delayed, but usually freighters call ahead if they'll be late, especially this close to the Orion colonies. Yes, Governor, we can and will look into this. I'll notify Starfleet Command as soon as I'm back aboard the Warrior.<br/><span class="bbc_u">Governor Cooper</span>: Thank you, Captain. I can only hope the ship, her crew, and her cargo are all intact. The loss of so many ships would greatly impact our economy, Captain.<br/><span class="bbc_u">Captain Marte</span>: I understand, Governor. Rest assured, we'll do everything in our power to assist.</span></span>