[Thanks to @gazomg for the Title Card!] I want to thank Robert Bruce Scott for all of their helpful advice and for proofreading this chapter. Star Trek:Edison Episode 1: A Muddled Reawakening Stardate 38675.2 (Sep 4, 2361) “A mysterious object journeys though Federation Space unopposed. I’m Zara Zh'tialnor for the Galaxian News Network and that’s our top story. “There have been reports of sightings of an unidentified object drifting though Federation space, bringing apprehension and panic to the Federation star systems it travels though. “Local Planetary leaders fear it could be ether a weapon of mass destruction deployed by the Cardassians sent to destroy key Federation worlds, or a planetary probe similar to the one that wreaked havoc on Earth over 75 years ago. “What’s more disturbing is the lack of response from either the Federation Council or Starfleet Command on the matter. Starfleet has thousands of starships in active service and not one has been sent to investigate this mystery object, not even a mothballed garbage scow. “I want to end this news update with a question to both the Federation Council and Starfleet Command. Why the silence and why is this object being allowed to travel though Federation space unchallenged? Has the long war with the Cardassians turned the Federation soft and made it suddenly stop caring about the welfare of its member worlds? I’m sure the citizens of the Federation would want the answer to that. For more information and hourly updates about this object, tune into All Things Faster Than Light with Brethar Vimlot on the QuantumTech Network. For the Galaxian News Network, I’m Zara Zh'tialnor.”
It was a good entry when first posted - with a nice bit of polish. I'm a big fan of the ultra-short entry that gets a lot done with a minimum of words. Thanks!! rbs
I really love the news angle. The original series never showed how people got their news. I how to show a few news clips on my own series. Excellent foreshadowing. You prepare everyone for the ride, without giving it away. "This is your captain speaking, please fasten you atro-crash restraints. It's going to be a bumpy ride." -Will
I remember enjoying the start of this last time around! Looking forward to the story developing further.