Betrayed

Posted on Sun Dec 30th, 2018 @ 8:57pm by Second Mate Simon Starr

287 words; about a 1 minute read

So, my chief turns out to be spying for the Federation on the work we do here. And I thought the marine corps were bad. I was told that the Federation, though involved slightly in the operation, would be completely transparent. Yet my own chief, who should be most concerned about the ship’s personal security than Starfleet’s agenda, is reporting everything the ship does back to them. Isn’t the Federation presence enough? I know I’m not the only crew that feel this way, but I left the Federation to get away from them, not be spied on by them.

I guess they don’t just mind their own business, but need to get involved in every little detail. It’s a far thing from what I was taught at the academy, that the Federation are performing a scientific mission. If that’s the case, why do they need to get involved in the trade side of things? What’s “scientific” about that? I guess it’s just another way they want to keep control of everything.

And I haven’t even been on board for a month yet. Things are definitely more interesting here, it’s not just boring routine patrols where nothing happens. The Shipmaster doesn’t want me going near some of the lockers, but as long as the ship is safe - I’m not too concerned. The moment she brings something that might endanger the crew however, it will be something to bring up.

So, after finding out my chiefs involvement in the plot against the second star, things have quieted down, but if I know space travel, that will not be the case for very long.

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