"Federation Council Erupts", Davies' Logs Options

[CaptainSDavies]

May 18, 2397
Federation Council Erupts
Questions loom whether the legislative body can act without executive leadership

Located less than a hundred miles away from what is being called a terrorist attack on the VDC, the Federation Council had an explosion of its own. Called together in an emergency special session, the Council unanimously voted to condemn the violent acts of aggression. Their unanimity, however, ended with that resolution.

The normally quiet Councilman, Sikar Telchax of Coridan proposed that the Federation ought to aggressively pursue the Romulan government for information on the attack on the VDC. Betazed Councilman Rixlana Ovience countered the resolution that the Federation should wait for more evidence before insinuating guilt. The Earth representative, Craig Handermann, then urged the Council to not be reactionary and to wait for the actions of President Swaggart.

Despite the attempts of Ovience and Handermann to calm the Council, nevertheless, other members continued to point fingers at the Romulan government. At one point an unidentified staff member yelled from the gallery, “The green-bloods are traitors,” causing near hysteria. It was clear to any attending the proceedings that the Council seemed to be facing discomfort from President Swaggart’s apparent lack of action.

With President Swaggart recovering from unspecified injuries and Vice President Trevon Kanary refusing to speak to the press, there is an air in France of frustrated uncertainty. Councilmen looked bewildered as pressure from not only their home planets, but also from foreign governments, such as the Klingon Empire, pressed them for answers.

“With all that we’ve been through these past fifty years, it seems we were not prepared for what happened yesterday,” spoke a Council official speaking anonymously. “Sometimes it’s a wonder how this republic even survives. Don’t let anyone fool you, we don’t have the answers at this point.”

The one entity that seems to be mobilizing the most is Starfleet. Immediately after the attack on VDC, Starfleet officers sponteaneously organized a rescue effort. Also, reports indicated that several vessels in attendance were immediately dispatched on important missions. These vessels include the USS Harrisonburg, USS Colt, USS Dominion, and the recently built USS Agincourt.

The Universal Press contributed to this report.