Author: aniseeker

RRW Daybreak Captain’s Log
M. Koril
Day 26

There wasn’t a planet at the coordinates we were given today. There were, however, a lot of rocks, as if from the remains of a small planetoid. It gave the helmsman a good workout, dodging all of the debris to get the scans. We also collected some gasses, but nothing particularly valuable.

A pirate vessel showed up and demanded to know what we were doing, scavenging in his territory. Before we could respond, he opened fire. We were forced to destroy his vessel, and ours was severely damaged.

Why are we out here, squabbling over rocks?

End log.

Cardassians enjoyed debate and conversation in general. Cardassian meal time was as much about discussion as it was about eating. They would speak at length about a topic to show their knowledge, avoid saying something incriminating, or to obtain some piece of information from the person they were speaking to. Such was their love of conversation that it played a major role in their courtship. Courtship among Cardassians may include of bitter, ferocious arguing, a fact not remembered by the confrontational Miles O’Brien, who engaged in repeated disputes with his female Cardassian co-worker Gilora Rejal, only to be shocked when it led to her becoming infatuated with him. Pressing the palm of one’s hand to another’s palm was the equivalent of a kiss on the cheek, as demonstrated by Elim Garak and Tora Ziyal.

Memory Alpha (via cardassians)
Source: ironiconion

RRW Daybreak Captain’s Log
M. Koril
Day 23

At last, a relatively quiet day. It has been a week since we last encountered the Tal Shiar, and the break has been greatly appreciated by the crew.

We surveyed a glowing planet. I joined the ground team for this one. Everything glowed. It was quite remarkable to look at, but there didn’t seem to be much of value there. There were many different kinds of plants, and several animal life forms, as well as evidence of ancient habitation, but any former residents were long gone. There was quite a bit of radiation everywhere except the water sources, as well. Probably, this is why no one fought us for it.

I admit, I was a little sad to leave this world, but there are still three more planets to survey before the job is finished.

End log.

RRW Daybreak Captain’s Log
M. Koril
Day 15

It has been another long day working for the Romulans. After two weeks of this, I will be very glad when we have finished these “planetary surveys”. Can they even be called that anymore? My reports to the Romulan Republic are going to be far more filled with descriptions of battles and enemies than of atmospheric conditions and geological samples. The Daybreak has spent more time in the shipyard for repairs than in open space!

Today’s encounter was slightly different from the usual pirates and raiders though. We ran into the Tal Shiar again, for the first time since day 1. I’ve suspected that they were nearby for a while, but they haven’t made a move until now. I think we’re close to whatever the Romulan Republic wants us to find, and whatever the Tal Shiar does not want us to find. We have lost some good people in the last two weeks, most of them in the last few hours. I can’t help but feel as if the Republic is using me to fight their war.

I hope we find whatever it is, soon, so we can be on our way. I didn’t sign on to become the Tal Shiar’s Most Wanted. This isn’t worth some outdated equipment and a junk ship.

End log.