Captain's log - Stardate 2262.01
We have received a message from the Romulan Empire including their thanks for our assistance and details on the colony. It is a small scientific outpost with five family groups living there - ten adults, eight children of varying ages. We have been requested to send word back as soon as we determine why the distress signal was sent, at which time the Romulans will decide whether or not to send in one of their own ships.
Spock may not agree with me but I feel that the more favors they owe us, the better.