An Unholy Alliance - Captain's Log

by Avirra

AU Mirror-verse. Following the personal log of Imperial Starfleet Captain James T. Kirk of the ISS Enterprise. Chronologically follows the story 'An Unholy Alliance : Sedition'. T rating for occasional violence, mentions of suicide, and language. Complete except for the index. *In memory of Anton Yelchin (1989-2016) - taken from us far too soon*

4. Stardate 2261:008

Captain's Log - Stardate 2261.008

En route to the Minarian system to evacuate a research station located on the second planet. The system's sun is entering its nova phase and the station has been gathering data for the Imperial Science Academy. When I wondered why they hadn't installed an automated system, Spock reminded me that the radiation fluctuations from the dying sun would affect the equipment, so the scientists were necessary to adjust the gear as needed as well as make backup records.

Sounds deadly dull, but I don't pretend to understand the way researchers think.