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The following was received from StarFleet Command on Star Date 45623.8080:
A group of aliens known only as "The Enclave" have established a colony in federation space. At first they claimed unoccupied territories such as small moons and plutoids, but 3 weeks ago they attacked a federation colony on NGC-734 P/3 and left thousands dead in their wake. They have claimed that planet and forced the colonists who survived to seek refuge off world or face certain death.

Intelligence reports that "The Enclave" has 3 ships at their disposal... all armed with contemporary weaponry and heavily armored. During their invasion they arrived planet side in shuttles, which leads us to believe that they don't possess transporter technology.

We received several distress calls from the planet during the attack, all with video links. From them we were able to see that the enemy wears heavily armored exoskeletal style battle gear with built in muscle and sensory amplification. They are heavily armored and resistant to phaser fire. Our ground forces were virtually useless against them.

A delegation from Rigel 7, including Ambassador C'Hen of Vulcan, was dispatched to see if they could find a peaceful solution to the situation. We have not heard from the delegation in over a week. It does not bode well for them. You are the closest ship. The Sheridan and the Westfield will be about a day behind you.

Your mission will be two fold: (1) to put an end to this aggressive behavior by any means necessary, and (2) rescue the ambassador and his delegation if they are still alive. Show these radicals that the federation will not tolerate such an incursion. A show of force in this situation has been deemed necessary, but be careful, they've proven themselves to be quite dangerous.

message received from:

Aurthur Brandenberg

Admiral, Commanding

StarFleet Command