Captain's Log Supplemental
At 1330 hours we came within proximity of the V'dras cloud. Unfortunately it emits an unusual
form of radiation, which while not seemingly harmful to humanoid life, wrecked havoc on the
Saratoga's systems, specifically our life support systems.
We immediately moved the Saratoga back, but the damage was done.
Saratoga Bridge
1:40 PM
"Captain!" Arex reported. "Life support systems are failing all over the ship. Temperatures and oxygen levels
are slowly dropping."
"Are we facing depressurization?" Kirk asked grimly.
"Not yet, Captain. But at the current rate we will in 24 hours."
He turned to his Chief of Communications. "M'Ress, open a ship-wide channel."
"Aye, Captain," the Caitain responded.
"All decks, this is the Captain. Our life support systems have been damaged. We will follow emergency
life-support protocols. All power is being rerouted and oxygen directed toward certain areas. All crew are
to put on your life-support suits. All civilians, children and pregnant crewmembers are to report to
Cargo Bay 1 and prepare for possible evacuation."
10/22/2261
Saratoga Engineering
12:45 PM
"Any luck Joyce?" Kirk asked.
His Chief Engineer looked solemnly back at him. "No Jim. Getting away from the cloud didn't help.
The radiation caused a cascade effect in our life support and the effect is cumulative. We'll completely
lose life support in another hour. I'm not giving up though."
"I know, Joyce. But until we find a solution..."
He turned to his First Officer. "Thelin, it's time to start the first evacuation."