02-22-2026, 09:55 PM
First Officers log
Commander Beno Velaul Recording.
To summarize Ambassador Gebrezghi is alive and well, unfortunately the same can not be said for her pilot. The crash landing caused severe injuries that their doctors couldn't treat, the Ambassador was treated leaving marks that can be easily treated with a dermal regenerator.
As for this whole incident it could have been avoided if the conditions were met, a flight plan was verified by both sides and before the shuttle entered the Atmosphere communication had to be established. The Ambassador claimed that an anomaly destroyed communications ability, however we haven't been able to sight any evidence to support it. The shuttle craft was stripped clean of anything that could prove or disprove any theory, the exterior contaminated by atmosphere entry being fired at and contamination brought on by the dessert. It is to my understanding they had the ability to turn around back to the Federation, but chose not to.
They were caught flying in a restricted zone that could have had worse results than what happened, I hypothesize that the original flight plan would have given them the safest path possible. Without proper recalibrations of the shuttles sensors would make navigation impossible, the magnetic fields created by their society as a whole distorts the navigational sensors much like any mountain side would. The crash landing in the dessert was hazardous to their health, if they were left at the crash site it would have been fatal.
Upon reflection the actions done here would be no different than if this were Earth, if this was their shuttle and Ambassador the reaction wouldn't be different. I went down there in order to understand what happened from all sides, it is the only way to get the full picture. I met with President Khushku who was very well informed about everything that happened. She was fully expecting us to be leading with the sword of war in hand, she was completely surprised by the olive branch of peace. This opened up a dialog that would never have been possible if I had gone in with any level of hostile intent, it also went a long way in restoring diplomatic relations between both parties. History has proven time and time again, war only brings more war.
It is only natural to have people that are afraid of change, their actions could have derailed the peace process in the name of preserving their way of life. Circling back to the olive branch of peace, we could have proven their point for them with violence it would have solidified their position and permanently closed the door to any diplomatic relations. I am pleased to report that there is still hope that diplomatic relations between the Federation and Riani is still possible, I gladly relinquish that responsibility to the actual Diplomats.
Final thoughts on the subject Ambassador Weisbrantz has officially stepped down in his position, while Ambassador Gebrezghi has her work cut out for her. The transition isn't going to be easy but not impossible, one day they might join the Federation but that is going to take time. In close I offer the following as a suggestion, be completely transparent with them. This is a nation of people who are anything but transparent, it was how I was able to keep communications open between us for so long. If we make it clear that joining the Federation isn't surrendering their way of life for us to impose ours, one day they will join. The seed of Peace has been planted, now its a matter of neutering and time. If we try to rush this, it will all implode.
End Log
Commander Beno Velaul Recording.
To summarize Ambassador Gebrezghi is alive and well, unfortunately the same can not be said for her pilot. The crash landing caused severe injuries that their doctors couldn't treat, the Ambassador was treated leaving marks that can be easily treated with a dermal regenerator.
As for this whole incident it could have been avoided if the conditions were met, a flight plan was verified by both sides and before the shuttle entered the Atmosphere communication had to be established. The Ambassador claimed that an anomaly destroyed communications ability, however we haven't been able to sight any evidence to support it. The shuttle craft was stripped clean of anything that could prove or disprove any theory, the exterior contaminated by atmosphere entry being fired at and contamination brought on by the dessert. It is to my understanding they had the ability to turn around back to the Federation, but chose not to.
They were caught flying in a restricted zone that could have had worse results than what happened, I hypothesize that the original flight plan would have given them the safest path possible. Without proper recalibrations of the shuttles sensors would make navigation impossible, the magnetic fields created by their society as a whole distorts the navigational sensors much like any mountain side would. The crash landing in the dessert was hazardous to their health, if they were left at the crash site it would have been fatal.
Upon reflection the actions done here would be no different than if this were Earth, if this was their shuttle and Ambassador the reaction wouldn't be different. I went down there in order to understand what happened from all sides, it is the only way to get the full picture. I met with President Khushku who was very well informed about everything that happened. She was fully expecting us to be leading with the sword of war in hand, she was completely surprised by the olive branch of peace. This opened up a dialog that would never have been possible if I had gone in with any level of hostile intent, it also went a long way in restoring diplomatic relations between both parties. History has proven time and time again, war only brings more war.
It is only natural to have people that are afraid of change, their actions could have derailed the peace process in the name of preserving their way of life. Circling back to the olive branch of peace, we could have proven their point for them with violence it would have solidified their position and permanently closed the door to any diplomatic relations. I am pleased to report that there is still hope that diplomatic relations between the Federation and Riani is still possible, I gladly relinquish that responsibility to the actual Diplomats.
Final thoughts on the subject Ambassador Weisbrantz has officially stepped down in his position, while Ambassador Gebrezghi has her work cut out for her. The transition isn't going to be easy but not impossible, one day they might join the Federation but that is going to take time. In close I offer the following as a suggestion, be completely transparent with them. This is a nation of people who are anything but transparent, it was how I was able to keep communications open between us for so long. If we make it clear that joining the Federation isn't surrendering their way of life for us to impose ours, one day they will join. The seed of Peace has been planted, now its a matter of neutering and time. If we try to rush this, it will all implode.
End Log