11.20 Historical Articles: The Romulans Are Back

HISTORICAL ARTICLES THE ROMULANS ARE BA CK UFP INFONET – 30 NOVEMBER 2260

The Romulans have apparently awakened from their decadeslong slumber and attacked the Federation. Four Neutral Zone outpost stations were destroyed and the starship Enterprise damaged by a sole Romulan vessel before the attacking ship was disabled. The commander of the Romulan ship destroyed his own vessel to prevent capture. At today’s press briefing Starfleet reported that the Romulans were fielding two new pes of equipment: a cloaking device that could render a ship ty practically invisible and a plasma torpedo weapon of incredible power. Additional Starfleet units have been dispatched to the border to discourage the Romulans from attempting any more such raids. The names of the casualties aboard the Enterprise and from the outpost stations is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin. MEMORIAL HELD FOR EXCALIBUR UBC WORLD NEWS – 18 DECEMBER 2262

It was a simple yet elegant service, held within the aged walls of Glastonbury Cathedral. Not far from here is Glastonbury Abbey, where according to legend King Authur is said to be buried. A place connected by the same legend both to the sword of King Arthur and the starship that bears its name. The entire crew of the starship Excalibur, along with Captain Neville Harris, was killed in a vicious attack by the experimental M-5 computer uring Starfleet war games exercises held last month. It has d taken this long to gather all of the remains and bring them back home, here to Earth, for proper burial.

Retired Fleet Admiral William Shepherd, former commander of all Starfleet forces, spoke at today’s ceremony.

Tragedy knows no bounds, no limits. It is no discerner of persons, beings, or creeds. They died at their posts, not knowing or understanding what was happening to them, but doing all that they cou ld to save their ship from certain doom.

Representatives of the families of the victims were in full attendance at today’s ceremony. It is the only joint memorial that will be held; with each family claiming the body of their late loved ones for local burial. In the meantime, Starfleet has already announced plans to rebuild the wrecked Excalibur. A memorial plaque will be placed on the bridge of the restored vessel, along with that for the ship’s dedication, in honor of Captain Harris and his gallant crew.

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