USS Odyssey Chapter One The Lert

Captain's log Stardate 15543.2 . We are receiving an alien signal originating from the prodege expanse. My first officer T'ral, a Vulcan female has been on the Odyssey for two days and she has already worked with my Chief Engineer, Retan, in boosting the warp core efficiency by 32.

I clicked the button to stop the recording. T'ral broke the odd bridge silence when she says " Sir there are four unknown vessels approaching. Their hull plating does not match any know materials."

I pondered the statement "Hai-"

"They are hailing us sir."

"On screen." A humanoid creature with three eyes and a flap-like patch for ears.

"This is Colonel Referolna of the CNC Gohmento." said a high pitched voice. "State your registration."

All of the bridge exchanged glances of perplexion. Then I replied with the Starship Captain automated response. "This is Commodore Gefferin Rannian of the Federation Starship Odyssey, and you are in Federation Space, Please leave immediately."

"Commodore, we are not about to leave because you asked. However an even exchange of information is more appropriate. Meet me at these coordinates in 44 Parcs. Referolna out." The picture changed to one of the familiar region of space known as the prodege expanse.

"Coordinates received Commodore. They are somewhere in the Jentaur System" Stated Martin Janson the Leutennant at Helm. "Shall I contact Starfleet Command?"

"No Janson, we will proceed to the given coordinates and then contact Starfleet Command."

"Aye Sir" Jasnson input the coordinates into the console and the Odyssey was on its way, to the Jentaur System.

"Sir, we are approaching the Jentaur System. The unknown alien vessel is waiting for us." Said Janson.

"Hailing Frequencies Leiutennant Wallwood."

"Channel open with the alien vessel."

" Colonel do you mind explaining who you are and where you come from?"

"We are the Lert Conferderates. We have extended our empire accros the Gamma and Beta Quadrants. We are technological more advanced than your pathetic Alpha Quadrant."

"If you are so superior then why are you here?" I asked.

"We do not need to discuss this!" Colonel Referolna said as she closed the channel.

Then Janson stated "Sir there are four Lert ships approaching!"

"Red Alert! I shouted as the battle Klaxons went off. The bridge shook as the shields were hit with some unknown projectile.

"Shields down to forty-five percent!" shouted Leiutennant Wallwood.

"Return Fire!" I shouted "Put all we have in to them!"

"Shields to fifteen percent!" shouted Leiutennant Wallwood

"No effect Sir!"

"Options?" I asked

"We could use a tractor beam to make the ships to collide." suggested Janson

"No good" replied Leiutennant Wallwood "Their Shields are too strong."

"Shields down!"Shoued Janson "Hull breach on Decks fourteen, fifteen, and sixteen! Emergencey containment fields holding."

" Evasive meneuver patter 90451 Alpha Theta Epsilon," I said "Arm The High Powered Ion Cannon."

"Aye sir." Replied Janson "Charging Ion Cannon." The Odyssey did a numerous ammount of full stops and full reverse, as well as many failed attempts at coming around behind the enemy.

"Cannon to one-hundred percent." Shouted Janson.

"Fire!" I shouted

"Sir their Flag ship has been disabled." Said Wallwood "The other ships are retreating."

"Lock a tractor beam on their disabled flag ship, as well as a subspace dampening field around the ship. Head for Deep Space 11 warp three."

"Aye sir. Heading for Deep Space 11" Replied Leiutennant Wallwood

The Odyssey angled to the left and Speeded out of the Jentaur System at high warp.

Captain's Log Supplemental: Our unfortunate run in with this 'Lert Confederacy' has led us to believe that another violent confrontation is imminent. The Lert have been spotted in many of the recently explored regions at the outermost areas of Federation Space. Starfleet has tried at all of these meetings to try a peaceful solution, but all have failed. The disabled Lert ship that we had captured has been taken to Deep Space 11.

"Sir," Said Janson "There is a message from Admiral Kate."

"In my ready room" I replied. I sat behind the console, and Admiral Kates face appeared on the screen. "Rosaline, it is good to see you. What can I do for you?"

"We have your 'Lert' prisoners, and it appears that more Lert ships are approaching. The thing is, these are transport vessels. They have no weapons. They want to negotiate. I want you to come and be apart of the negotiations." Said the Admiral.