The Omega Directive
Briefing:
The Omega Directive was created to deal with a threat not only to the
Federation, but to the entire Alpha Quadrant; and indeed the whole Galaxy.
Starfleet named the hazard the Omega molecule/particle phenomenon. It was
first synthesized over 100 years ago (during the mid-22nd century,) by a
Starfleet physicist named Ketteract. The molecule created was the most
powerful substance known to exist. A single Omega molecule contains the same
energy as a warp core. It has been suggested that in theory, a small chain
could sustain a civilization. It is not known whether Ketteract was
searching for an inexhaustible power source, or a weapon. He created a
single molecule particle of Omega, which lasted for only a fraction of a
second before it de-stabilized. His work was done on a classified research
center in the Lantaru Sector. Ketteract and 126 of the Federation's leading
scientists, were lost in the accident. Rescue teams attempting to reach the
site, discovered an unexpected secondary effect. There were subspace
ruptures extending out several light years. To this day, it is impossible to
create a stable warp field in that sector. It can only be traversed under
sublight power. This is the danger of the Omega molecule. Omega destroys
subspace. A chain reaction could devastate subspace throughout the quadrant.
Space-faring civilization would no longer exist, and many lives would be
lost in space. When Starfleet learned of this impending danger, it
suppressed all knowledge of the Omega phenomenon. Only Starfleet Captains
and Federation Flag Officers may view this document.
Directive:
Starfleet Captains and Federation Flag Officers must ensure the safety of
the quadrant from the Omega threat. To this end, whenever sensors positively
determine the presence of Omega in a ship's vicinity it will enter "Omega
Mode." Doing so locks all navigation, sensor, tactical and propulsion
systems. Only the ship's Captain, or a Federation Flag Officer can release
the Omega lockout. Access to sensor data retrieved on the Omega effect is
limited to Clearance Level 10. When Omega has been verified, the ship's
captain will contact Starfleet Command immediately. No information may be
relayed to the ship's crew. All other priorities are rescinded until the
threat is neutralized. The prime directive may be compromised during such a
mission, if necessary. Blatant abuse of this power will be prosecuted to the
fullest extent using all other Starfleet Directives. If violation of the
prime directive is even minimally anticipated, it is authorized and advised.
If Starfleet Command cannot be contacted for any reason, the primary
priority is the destruction of all Omega molecules detected. There will be
no computer record of the sensor logs, and Captain's/Captain's Personal Logs
must be either encrypted or deleted.
End.
Manoel E. Gouveia
Daystrom Institute of Technology
http://orion.spaceports.com/~daystrom/