| Date | 2421-06-09 |
| Filed by | Captain Zaliel Sel |
| Recording Location | Captain’s Quarters |
With the help of the Kit and our own Commander Vance, the Brahe was able to properly detect and transverse the subspace corridor which first dropped us on the outskirts of the Rhak’t system. The return journey was far more stable and better reflected the journey Doctor Riox had: a narrow corridor populated with stellar debris.
The journey was short and otherwise uneventful. Our current understanding of the corridor best matches the “Underspace,” first identified by the USS Voyager many decades ago. If that’s the case, it would be the first of such corridors in the Beta Quadrant—at least to my knowledge.
To further expand our understanding of Kit culture—and to help heal the physical and emotional wounds caused by our near-disastrous first contact—I have agreed to take on three Kit: Parsa and Tri’a K’mnzi, and Sa’Ren Sk’llian. Parsa and Sa’Ren are scientists and researchers. Tri’a is…complicated. We’re trying to find a spot for her, but she may just be a…civilian.
That brings me to some serendipitous news: once we crossed the barrier and entered normal space, we intercepted a number of still-inbound communications. Aside from the typical updates on Starfleet protocol (thank goodness they didn’t change the uniform again!) was the one concerning families and civilians on exploratory and defensive Starfleet vessels.
We’re adding them again. While the Brahe can accommodate a limited number of civilians, they were required to hold some job, like a scientist. Under the new policy, we can (and are expected to) accommodate a limited number of non-Starfleet personnel, including children.
I like kids well enough. But, to my knowledge, no child has ever set foot on the Brahe, let alone lived on it. We don’t have schools or play areas. What kind of experience would they have?
I know other ships carry families. The Fresno is in range (thanks to the jump). I know the California class ships have carried them since the 2380s. I’ll reach out to their captain and get their advice. I can’t remember if the Shackleton has families; maybe Alyx can help?
Marc was happy to hear from me. He’s still out in Ponor building colonies, but he hinted that a change was coming. Hopefully that means he’ll head this way soon, but who knows?
That’s all for now. Goodni—morning. Good Morning and goodbye.