Memorandum for: Ponc Gavrisom
Chief of State
Subject: RE: Congratulations; Communications Silence Concern?
Classification: Military Transmission [Encrypted], High Priority Sir, I deeply apologize for the long delay. While we could receive transmissions, albeit very delayed, we were having issued sending out transmissions, due to the lack of a Holonet Relay network. The engineers have established a network finally, and we are able to work freely now with intergalactic communication. The ability to transmit came up two days ago, and unfortunately, we were so backlogged, your message regretably fell underneath the pile of datapads my comminications officer was dealing with. Rest assured, we have the situation resolved now.
We are yet to encounter any actual naitves, that we've detected anyways aside from various single-cell organisms, however the personnel have been extensively briefed on the particulars of the mission, and they are the best. You have nothing to worry about, sir, discipline will be maintained, and violators will be dealt with accordingly.
Concerning colonies, currently, only one has been established as a temporary forward operating base on a life bearing, but unpopulated, world. Scans have confirmed, no sentient population resides on the planet. Recommend colony become permanent and the world be opened to colonization efforts. It appears some minor exploration has occured, by one, Sterling Farland. No noticeable commericial or colonization efforts are apparent of his expedition, merely some data added shortly before our arrival within the public navigation databanks.
All has gone ahead exceptionally well, and we will continue our exploration mission. This should be some good PR for us, sir. If you weren't so busy, I would invite you and various dignitaries of the Senate out here for a celebration of this new age.
