"Commodore, we are entering the unknown star system. I am picking up three class-M planets, one heavily damaged shipyard and several sublight spacecraft. This system appears to match the Valiant's second mission during the Mulluran conflict. The second planet is the most densely populated. 3.4 billion humanoids," Ensign Okul said from his station next to Commander McAllister, who remembered the last time he flew into this area it was under combat.
Wallace stood up out of his command chair and tugged his tunic and then cleared his throat. "Mister Chee, do you pick up any war ships?"
"No sir, just remains of them. The only warp-capable craft are a few science ships orbiting the planet," Chee replied with the most efficacy.
"David, slow to full impulse. Commander, open a comm channel." Wallace stepped forward a few feet and watched from the corner of his eye Chee press a few buttons.
"To unknown Aliens, I am Commodore Richard Wallace of the United Federation of Planets, in command of the vessel USS Hornet. We are on a peaceful mission to establish diplomatic ties, and offer any assistance if needed." Wallace turned and made the nod to cut the communication channel. It was quiet for a few minutes on the bridge, everyone hoping to get some sort of reply. Then an audio message crackled over the communication channel.
"Commodore, we are receiving an audio-only message," Chee spoke aloud, breaking the silence.
"Very well, put it on," Wallace said with a smile on his face.
[Welcome to the Nipron Providence. I'm Senior Minister Grandar. We are at your mercy. Upon our allies' signing of the peace treaty, we have no defenses.]
Wallace scratched his brow and tried to re-explain his intentions. "Sir, we are here not to exploit your people or conquer them. Would it be okay if we could meet face-to-face to explain our goal here?"
Lieutenant Chee over at Science then stood up from her seat. "Commodore, these people are telepathic."
"And what can you tell me, Lieutenant?" Wallace asked, turing over towards the Science station.
"They're afraid of what we could do to them!"
[Yes, Commodore Wallace. You are more than welcome to meet us at our Capitol Building.] The comm channel went blank.
"David, plot a course for their planet. Lieutenant Chee, Ensign Okul, prepare for an away mission. Meet me in transporter room three in thirty minutes."
Wallace walked over to Tactical Station One where Commander Chee was waiting eagerly for his assignment to the away team. "Commander, you must stay behind thanks to Starfleet regulations. I want two security officers in half an hour." Wallace left no room for arguing but saw the disgust in Johnny Chee's face.
Wallace walked over towards his ready room and tapped his comm badge. "Chief Matthews, this your CO informing you to meet me in thirty minutes in transporter room three."
[Yes sir.]