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Cptn Swain

RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

EMBARGOED UNTIL SD 112015.15

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED FEDERATION OF PLANETS

 

PREPARED REMARKS

 

Good Morning

 

Roughly seven weeks ago, our primary base of operations in the Gamma Quadrant, Camelot Station, a joint venture between the Federation, Romulan, Klingon and Dominion, situated 40 light-years from the terminus of the Bajoran-Idran wormhole monitored a series of broadcasts from inside the Dominion that indicated that an internal conflict had begun to develop. In that time, an influx of refugees from across the Dominion have flocked to Camelot Station as the Dominion has began a campaign of terror against populations it had previously freed or granted autonomy.

 

We have attempted to contact the Vorta Council to attempt to resolve what is rapidly escalate into an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, to no avail. All communication with the Vorta Council has gone unanswered.

 

Starfleet Command and the Federation Council have been monitoring the situation closely along with our allies. In response to the continued escalation of violence against civilian targets, we have determined that we can no longer remain silent. Later today, I will introduce a resolution to the General Assembly condemning the actions of the Dominion, and while we will continue to seek a peaceful resolution, we must harden ourselves to the reality of the situation.

 

As such, I am ordering the evacuation of all non-essential personnel from our colonies, outposts and bases in the Gamma Quadrant. Residents of the nineteen settlement-colonies in the Gamma Quadrant are being advised to begin preparing for evacuations. Our military installations will remain on alert as we conduct this evacuation. In addition, the Federation Council is in the process of formalizing protocols for the expected influx of three to four million refugees.

 

I have been in close contact with both Praetor Gaher and Chancellor Martok, as well as First Minister Balen of the Bajoran Republic. We will continue to maintain an open dialog. We have agreed that, given the situation, work on Starbase Lyonesse will be indefinitely suspended.

 

Travel to the Gamma Quadrant will also be restricted until we can guarantee the safety of Federation citizens. While my administration remains committed to our mission in the Gamma Quadrant, our first and foremost priority is the safety and security of our people. We have suspended non-essential Starfleet missions and will focus on protecting our assets in the region.

 

Thank you, and godspeed.

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