Joan Risu Writes:
Some of you attended a security briefing at the NSB Adephagia that involves intel recovered by a defecting agent of the Syndicate. I will be summarizing the contents of that briefing here.
Stardate 237411.75 (May 30th, 2560), an agent of the syndicate surrendered to security at the Adephagia Asteroid Base, holding a secured briefcase full of intel in exchange for immunity which is being enforced by the United Federation. The intel was serious enough that an enemy agent attempted to recover both the intel and the defector. They have failed to accomplish either objective.
The intel makes references to an outside influence changing the Syndicate leadership as well as changes inside the Theta Sceptri Empire which are causing instability from within due to power vacuums and strange imperial decrees that are uncharacteristic of the ruling house. At this time, the United Federation does not know who this outside influence is but Starfleet Intelligence has done a threat assessment using additional intel recovered elsewhere and are concerned these changes will cause in-fighting within the Syndicate and probable civil war inside Theta Sceptri which can spill out across the border.
Starfleet is currently monitoring the situation and it doesn't seem like fighting will start any time soon but as a precaution, all security officers should keep up to date with their evaluations, weapon handling certifications, and reports that involve Theta Sceptri and the Syndicate.
You will be seeing more Federation Starships and personnel visiting the sector during these next few months. Please treat guests with courtesy.