Priority: Classified - Security Clearance Level 6

  To: All Starfleet Captains and Senior Staff Members

  Sender: Starfleet Command

  Re:  Phoenix Fighter Squadron

Message Begins

  In response to the Dominion threat, particularly the effectiveness of the small and maneuverable Dominion   starships against our larger and more heavily armed vessels, Starfleet has authorized the production and temporary commission of "Phoenix Squadron," pending evaluation. Consisting of an as yet undisclosed, but limited, number of small, autonomous "Firebird" class fighters specifically designed to mimic the "hit and run" tactics of the Jem Ha'dar starships. Technical information has been transmitted to your ship's computer for your reference.

 Starfleet Command is requesting that each ship's Captain review his or her ship's personnel data. Experienced or skilled pilots are needed to evaluate the performance of the Firebird class.  Recommendations are to be sent to LCDR Psythore at Starbase 001.