Within the above report is where we have stated our findings during an unexpected scouting mission in Kansas. The system itself seems isolated, which helps to explain the lack of a Navy presence there. The existence of a Commonwealth installation, as well as a Xeno outpost, is troubling, and could mean that the Legion's presence is not too far off.

Planet Topeka, the blue-green planet we first encountered, appears to be of primarily hydrogen makeup, as with most gas giants. The planet is host to a Commonwealth 'Freeport' in its orbit, and a course of action regarding this station should be formulated. We simply cannot allow the renegade 'nation' to have an established outpost right in our backyard.

Near the edge of the system there lies a desert planet named Death Valley. A fitting name, most likely given by the resident Xeno population nearby. Our scans picked up large mineral deposits, so the establishment of a mining operation would be key in tapping these resources. We can't allow the Legion or the Xenos to get to them first, as it could fuel their machine further.

After the sweep through the western half of the system, the Utah received a ping from a lifepod. We moved into the vicinity of the pod, and began to decrypt the data stored inside it. The data, as well as the pod, is believed to belong to Keeper Sapphire Raven, the same pilot who attacked us alongside the AI Core vessel. While we weren't able to decipher exactly what the message meant, as there are pockets of static and voice silence, it must've been recorded shortly after the fight ended. It is unclear if the message contained within the data was sent or not, but it was encrypted with low security coding and was fairly basic in data complexity. The ship's onboard AI had no trouble breaking through, so it begs the question as to why.

The alien jump gate in Kansas, of which we were already aware, seems to have changed as well. Within the Tuttle Creek Nebula, the same jump gate that has been there since pilots first charted the system, appears to be drained of energy readings. Whether this means that the gate is disabled remains to be seen, but word from Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Kalh of the 5th Fleet indicates that the gate will recharge itself in time if it is still active. This could spell trouble, but probes and other drones sent through prior have indicated that the gate is a one way device. While I'm not certain where the exit to the gate's destination is, it is nonetheless worthy of caution and extensive investigation.

This concludes my report. I am of the hope that there is information to be gathered here. I understand that a scouting mission of Kansas may not have been warranted, but it never hurts to know more, and scouting out a system that only recently has become accessible by the Primary is something I believed would be useful.

On guard and on point.

Recently I've been the pleasant aid to a former LSF agent named Hope Yellowstone, code name 'Sierra Omega'. She came to be in my presence via a heavily infested Defiant-class gunship christened the Black Watch which, alongside Captain Henderson and the crew of the South Dakota, was removed as a threat and Yellowstone brought aboard the then commanding Mt. Hood. Since then she's been moved to a medical wing on board the L.N.S. Utah, having recently gone through heavy nomad disinfection and recovery. As of right now, her status is improving. Captain DeGrange came in herself to inspect her, to which I can only assume she had a pleased look. I will continue to monitor her and attend to her requirements.

Ms. Yellowstone's vessel, the L.N.S. Black Watch, was completed in 815 A.S., launched later that same year and given her first operation a year later. The vessel was tasked to scout the system of Omicron Iota, intercepted en route by an infected task force, and subsequently lost contact. She appeared recently near Norfolk, the ship's computer following every guideline it was given. The ship was boarded by Foxtrot team, recovering Yellowstone, the crew deceased already, and making their way out. Captain Henderson ordered for the ship's destruction, prompting the AI to fire back. So far the only survivor of the ship is Captain Yellowstone, and the ship's boarding and destruction is only known to Naval eyes. With hope, and time, I'm betting Ms. Yellowstone will enjoy the retirement she's long overdue.

On another note, the teams aboard the Utah have recently uncovered some relatively new information regarding disinfection and incubi power.
From my team's analysis, the disinfection method pioneered by ex-Primary Commander Avery Reeves, when brought to a high enough density, is usable on those infested with more mature nomad incubi. These incubi can be identified by their complete control over the body of the infestee, with marginal control of their mind as well. However, infestees, such as Ms. Yellowstone mentioned above, can show signs of conflict against the invader. When in control these incubi are capable of relatively strong telekinetic powers, as well as mind alterations such as hallucinations and optical illusions.