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Dan: /* Sector Survey (Phase 1) */

2025-12-01T12:55:00Z

Sector Survey (Phase 1)

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	==Sector Survey (Phase 1)==		==Sector Survey (Phase 1)==
	Once a sector has been determined to be a timely interest to the UFP, Star Fleet Command assigns an appropriate vessel (usually a cruiser or an explorer) to conduct the first venture ~~into~~ its borders. The starship passes through the sector on a pre-determined stellar mapping route, approaching all systems and other (known) objects of interest. The purpose of the mission is to provide rough reports of the bodies present (planets, moons, asteroid belts, uncommon object identification, etc.).		Once a sector has been determined to be of timely interest to the UFP, Star Fleet Command assigns an appropriate vessel (usually a cruiser or an explorer) to conduct the first venture within its borders. The starship passes through the sector on a pre-determined stellar mapping route, approaching all systems and other (known) objects of interest. The purpose of the mission is to provide rough reports of the bodies present (planets, moons, asteroid belts, uncommon object identification, etc.).

	This pre-determined route may also encounter other phenomena, as they are detected by the ship's various sensors (see [[Surveys#Unusual_Item_Surveys\|Interstellar Phenomena Survey]]). The initial starship may conduct a general survey of this deep-space feature, though it may also just log its discovery, leaving it for further study to another vessel.		This pre-determined route may also encounter other phenomena, as they are detected by the ship's various sensors (see [[Surveys#Unusual_Item_Surveys\|Interstellar Phenomena Survey]]). The initial starship may conduct a general survey of this deep-space feature, though it may also just log its discovery, leaving it for further study to another vessel.

Dan: /* Mapping (Phase 1) */

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Mapping (Phase 1)

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	Without a doubt, the usual first discoveries are made by long-range sensors, oftentimes long before interstellar travel was even possible. Using optical and radio telescopes, most of the members of the [[United Federation of Planets]] compiled tremendous databases on observable stellar bodies, such as stars, nebulae, black holes, and the like. Once faster-than-light interstellar travel was achievable, the number of observable entities increased substantially. Therefore, before a starship is assigned to conduct a Phase 1 sector survey, the sector proper is defined from the central stellar databases available to the UFP, indicating where the corners are, what stars and other stellar bodies are anticipated, and any indications suggesting the locations of uncommon bodies (such as rogue planets) in that sector. The completed map is then provided to the cartographers and concerned starships, as well as any other interested organizations.		Without a doubt, the usual first discoveries are made by long-range sensors, oftentimes long before interstellar travel was even possible. Using optical and radio telescopes, most of the members of the [[United Federation of Planets]] compiled tremendous databases on observable stellar bodies, such as stars, nebulae, black holes, and the like. Once faster-than-light interstellar travel was achievable, the number of observable entities increased substantially. Therefore, before a starship is assigned to conduct a Phase 1 sector survey, the sector proper is defined from the central stellar databases available to the UFP, indicating where the corners are, what stars and other stellar bodies are anticipated, and any indications suggesting the locations of uncommon bodies (such as rogue planets) in that sector. The completed map is then provided to the cartographers and concerned starships, as well as any other interested organizations.

	==~~Mapping~~ (Phase 1)==		==Sector Survey (Phase 1)==
	Once a sector has been determined to be a timely interest to the UFP, Star Fleet Command assigns an appropriate vessel (usually a cruiser or an explorer) to conduct the first venture into its borders. The starship passes through the sector on a pre-determined stellar mapping route, approaching all systems and other (known) objects of interest. The purpose of the mission is to provide rough reports of the bodies present (planets, moons, asteroid belts, uncommon object identification, etc.).		Once a sector has been determined to be a timely interest to the UFP, Star Fleet Command assigns an appropriate vessel (usually a cruiser or an explorer) to conduct the first venture into its borders. The starship passes through the sector on a pre-determined stellar mapping route, approaching all systems and other (known) objects of interest. The purpose of the mission is to provide rough reports of the bodies present (planets, moons, asteroid belts, uncommon object identification, etc.).

Dan: /* Initial Identification */

2025-12-01T12:51:23Z

Initial Identification

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	==Initial Identification==		==Initial Identification==
	Without a doubt, the usual first discoveries are made by long-range sensors, oftentimes long before interstellar travel was even possible. Using optical and radio telescopes, most of the members of the [[United Federation of Planets]] compiled tremendous databases on observable stellar bodies, such as stars, nebulae, black holes, and the like. Once faster-than-light interstellar travel was achievable, the number of observable entities increased substantially. Therefore, before a starship is assigned to conduct a Phase 1 ~~mapping~~ survey, the sector proper is defined from the central stellar databases available to the UFP, indicating where the corners are, what stars and other stellar bodies are anticipated, and any indications suggesting the locations of uncommon bodies (such as rogue planets) in that sector. The completed map is then provided to the cartographers and concerned starships, as well as any other interested organizations.		Without a doubt, the usual first discoveries are made by long-range sensors, oftentimes long before interstellar travel was even possible. Using optical and radio telescopes, most of the members of the [[United Federation of Planets]] compiled tremendous databases on observable stellar bodies, such as stars, nebulae, black holes, and the like. Once faster-than-light interstellar travel was achievable, the number of observable entities increased substantially. Therefore, before a starship is assigned to conduct a Phase 1 sector survey, the sector proper is defined from the central stellar databases available to the UFP, indicating where the corners are, what stars and other stellar bodies are anticipated, and any indications suggesting the locations of uncommon bodies (such as rogue planets) in that sector. The completed map is then provided to the cartographers and concerned starships, as well as any other interested organizations.

	==Mapping (Phase 1)==		==Mapping (Phase 1)==

Dan: /* Mapping (Phase 1) */

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Mapping (Phase 1)

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	==Mapping (Phase 1)==		==Mapping (Phase 1)==
	Once a sector has been determined to be a timely interest to the UFP, Star Fleet Command assigns an appropriate vessel (usually a cruiser or an explorer) to conduct the first venture into its borders. The starship passes through the sector on a pre-determined stellar mapping route, approaching all systems and other objects of interest. The purpose of the mission is to provide rough reports of the bodies present (planets, moons, asteroid belts, uncommon object identification, etc.).		Once a sector has been determined to be a timely interest to the UFP, Star Fleet Command assigns an appropriate vessel (usually a cruiser or an explorer) to conduct the first venture into its borders. The starship passes through the sector on a pre-determined stellar mapping route, approaching all systems and other (known) objects of interest. The purpose of the mission is to provide rough reports of the bodies present (planets, moons, asteroid belts, uncommon object identification, etc.).

			This pre-determined route may also encounter other phenomena, as they are detected by the ship's various sensors (see [[Surveys#Unusual_Item_Surveys\|Interstellar Phenomena Survey]]). The initial starship may conduct a general survey of this deep-space feature, though it may also just log its discovery, leaving it for further study to another vessel.

	As the starship approaches a solar system, long-range sensors work to identify the planetary bodies within the system and any indications of space travel (such as by probes and interplanetary or interstellar vessels). As well as being on the lookout for any items of interest (such as dilithium deposits), the starship is tasked with being particularly aware of any habitable planets, which might suggest intelligent life.		As the starship approaches a solar system, long-range sensors work to identify the planetary bodies within the system and any indications of space travel (such as by probes and interplanetary or interstellar vessels). As well as being on the lookout for any items of interest (such as dilithium deposits), the starship is tasked with being particularly aware of any habitable planets, which might suggest intelligent life.

Dan: /* Initial Identification */

2025-11-30T11:41:45Z

Initial Identification

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	==Initial Identification==		==Initial Identification==
	Without a doubt, the usual first discoveries are made by long-range sensors, oftentimes long before interstellar travel was even possible. Using optical and radio telescopes, most of the members of the [[United Federation of Planets]] compiled tremendous databases on observable stellar bodies, such as stars, nebulae, black holes, and the like. ~~And, once~~ faster-than-light interstellar travel was achievable, the number of observable entities increased substantially. Therefore, before a starship is assigned to conduct a Phase 1 mapping survey, the sector proper is defined from the central stellar databases available to the UFP, indicating where the corners are, what stars and other stellar bodies are anticipated and any indications suggesting the locations of uncommon bodies (such as rogue planets) in that sector. The completed map is then provided to the cartographers and concerned starships, as well as any other interested organizations.		Without a doubt, the usual first discoveries are made by long-range sensors, oftentimes long before interstellar travel was even possible. Using optical and radio telescopes, most of the members of the [[United Federation of Planets]] compiled tremendous databases on observable stellar bodies, such as stars, nebulae, black holes, and the like. Once faster-than-light interstellar travel was achievable, the number of observable entities increased substantially. Therefore, before a starship is assigned to conduct a Phase 1 mapping survey, the sector proper is defined from the central stellar databases available to the UFP, indicating where the corners are, what stars and other stellar bodies are anticipated, and any indications suggesting the locations of uncommon bodies (such as rogue planets) in that sector. The completed map is then provided to the cartographers and concerned starships, as well as any other interested organizations.

	==Mapping (Phase 1)==		==Mapping (Phase 1)==

Dan: /* Initial Identification */

2025-11-29T12:56:30Z

Initial Identification

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	==Initial Identification==		==Initial Identification==
	Without a doubt, the usual first discoveries are made by long-range sensors, oftentimes long before interstellar travel was even possible. Using optical and radio telescopes, most of the members of the [[United Federation of Planets]] compiled tremendous databases on observable stellar bodies, such as stars, ~~nebulas~~, black holes and the like. And, once faster-than-light interstellar travel was achievable, the number of observable entities increased substantially. Therefore, before a starship is assigned to conduct a Phase 1 mapping survey, the sector proper is defined from the central stellar databases available to the UFP, indicating where the corners are, what stars and other stellar bodies are anticipated and any indications suggesting the locations of uncommon bodies (such as rogue planets) in that sector. The completed map is then provided to the cartographers and concerned starships, as well as any other interested organizations.		Without a doubt, the usual first discoveries are made by long-range sensors, oftentimes long before interstellar travel was even possible. Using optical and radio telescopes, most of the members of the [[United Federation of Planets]] compiled tremendous databases on observable stellar bodies, such as stars, nebulae, black holes, and the like. And, once faster-than-light interstellar travel was achievable, the number of observable entities increased substantially. Therefore, before a starship is assigned to conduct a Phase 1 mapping survey, the sector proper is defined from the central stellar databases available to the UFP, indicating where the corners are, what stars and other stellar bodies are anticipated and any indications suggesting the locations of uncommon bodies (such as rogue planets) in that sector. The completed map is then provided to the cartographers and concerned starships, as well as any other interested organizations.

	==Mapping (Phase 1)==		==Mapping (Phase 1)==

Dan at 12:55, 29 November 2025

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	A primary mission for Star Fleet is exploration. In that role, Star Fleet recognizes that there is a lot more to explore than there are resources (i.e. ships and crews) with which to do the exploration. The organization breaks up the mission into several different categories, providing assets based on priority, availability, distance, specialization and capabilities.		A primary mission for Star Fleet is exploration. In that role, Star Fleet recognizes that there is a lot more to explore than there are resources (''i.e.'', ships and crews) with which to do the exploration. The organization breaks up the mission into several different categories, providing assets based on priority, availability, distance, specialization and capabilities.

	==Initial Identification==		==Initial Identification==

Dan: /* Mapping (Phase 1) */

2025-01-20T04:17:56Z

Mapping (Phase 1)

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	As the starship approaches a solar system, long-range sensors work to identify the planetary bodies within the system and any indications of space travel (such as by probes and interplanetary or interstellar vessels). As well as being on the lookout for any items of interest (such as dilithium deposits), the starship is tasked with being particularly aware of any habitable planets, which might suggest intelligent life.		As the starship approaches a solar system, long-range sensors work to identify the planetary bodies within the system and any indications of space travel (such as by probes and interplanetary or interstellar vessels). As well as being on the lookout for any items of interest (such as dilithium deposits), the starship is tasked with being particularly aware of any habitable planets, which might suggest intelligent life.

	Should a Class H, L, M, O, or P planet be detected, the starship will contact Star Fleet. When ordered, it will break off the pre-assigned route and close to investigate with short-range sensors. If no space travel can be detected from the system's demarcation orbit, the ship will approach the planet to determine if intelligent life inhabits it. If there is intelligent life detected, confirmation of a lack of interstellar capability will be made and all efforts to hide the presence of the starship from ground-based observation will be ~~made~~. '''[early UE]''' Landing parties are sent down to make contact with representatives of the dominant governments. '''[early UFP]''' Landing parties may be sent down if a close-up scientific reason exists or a significant source of valuable resource warrants contact. '''[23rd c. SF]''' Landing parties will only be utilized if some condition exists to warrant further investigation and all covert precautions will be taken, unless First Contact protocols warrant it.		Should a Class H, L, M, O, or P planet be detected, the starship will contact Star Fleet. When ordered, it will break off the pre-assigned route and close to investigate with short-range sensors. If no space travel can be detected from the system's demarcation orbit, the ship will approach the planet to determine if intelligent life inhabits it. If there is intelligent life detected, confirmation of a lack of interstellar capability will be made and all efforts to hide the presence of the starship from ground-based observation will be taken. '''[early UE]''' Landing parties are sent down to make contact with representatives of the dominant governments. '''[early UFP]''' Landing parties may be sent down if a close-up scientific reason exists or a significant source of valuable resource warrants contact. '''[23rd c. SF]''' Landing parties will only be utilized if some condition exists to warrant further investigation and all covert precautions will be taken, unless First Contact protocols warrant it.

	If no intelligent life is detected and at the captain's discretion, landing parties may be sent down to conduct basic planetary surveys.		If no intelligent life is detected and at the captain's discretion, landing parties may be sent down to conduct basic planetary surveys.

Dan: /* Mapping (Phase 1) */

2025-01-16T14:40:34Z

Mapping (Phase 1)

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	As the starship approaches a solar system, long-range sensors work to identify the planetary bodies within the system and any indications of space travel (such as by probes and interplanetary or interstellar vessels). As well as being on the lookout for any items of interest (such as dilithium deposits), the starship is tasked with being particularly aware of any habitable planets, which might suggest intelligent life.		As the starship approaches a solar system, long-range sensors work to identify the planetary bodies within the system and any indications of space travel (such as by probes and interplanetary or interstellar vessels). As well as being on the lookout for any items of interest (such as dilithium deposits), the starship is tasked with being particularly aware of any habitable planets, which might suggest intelligent life.

	Should a Class H, L, M, O, or P planet be detected, the starship will contact Star Fleet. It will ~~then~~ break off the pre-assigned route and close to investigate with short-range sensors. If no space travel can be detected from the system's demarcation orbit, the ship will approach the planet to determine if intelligent life inhabits it. If there is intelligent life detected, confirmation of a lack of interstellar capability will be made and all efforts to hide the presence of the starship from ground-based observation will be made. '''[early UE]''' Landing parties are sent down to make contact with representatives of the dominant governments. '''[early UFP]''' Landing parties may be sent down if a close-up scientific reason exists or a significant source of valuable resource warrants contact. '''[23rd c. SF]''' Landing parties will only be utilized if some condition exists to warrant further investigation and all covert precautions will be taken, unless First Contact protocols warrant it.		Should a Class H, L, M, O, or P planet be detected, the starship will contact Star Fleet. When ordered, it will break off the pre-assigned route and close to investigate with short-range sensors. If no space travel can be detected from the system's demarcation orbit, the ship will approach the planet to determine if intelligent life inhabits it. If there is intelligent life detected, confirmation of a lack of interstellar capability will be made and all efforts to hide the presence of the starship from ground-based observation will be made. '''[early UE]''' Landing parties are sent down to make contact with representatives of the dominant governments. '''[early UFP]''' Landing parties may be sent down if a close-up scientific reason exists or a significant source of valuable resource warrants contact. '''[23rd c. SF]''' Landing parties will only be utilized if some condition exists to warrant further investigation and all covert precautions will be taken, unless First Contact protocols warrant it.

	If no intelligent life is detected and at the captain's discretion, landing parties may be sent down to conduct basic planetary surveys.		If no intelligent life is detected and at the captain's discretion, landing parties may be sent down to conduct basic planetary surveys.

Dan: /* Mapping (Phase 1) */

2025-01-16T14:37:46Z

Mapping (Phase 1)

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	The starship will resume the sector mapping mission from where it broke off, transmitting all data acquired to Star Fleet Operations.		The starship will resume the sector mapping mission from where it broke off, transmitting all data acquired to Star Fleet Operations.

	Most systems are renamed at this stage from their uncatalogued nomenclature (ex: M-030005) to one based upon a [[~~Starfleet_Command:System_Naming_Conventions#Systems~~\|number of methods]].		Most systems are renamed at this stage from their uncatalogued nomenclature (ex: M-030005) to one based upon a [[System Naming Conventions\|number of methods]].

	==Navigational Phase (Phase 2)==		==Navigational Phase (Phase 2)==