Capt Muon Quark

Our first stop was eventful. Does this bode badly for the rest of the trip? ;-) Aegis_Chatlog_01_04_09.doc

Thus our journey to a new home begins.... Happy Holidays everyone. Aegis_Chatlog_12_19_08.doc

Muon sat in her office on the station. She was gazing out the window, lost in thought. She was, for the first time, a little scared. Very soon the station would be ready to move to Breen space. It was hard enough to move a military facility but it was even harder to move your home. Aegis had been home for more than 6 years now and her mind was filled with memories of those years here on Aegis. She remembered Moog and defending him in a trial with Ayers as opposing council. She remembered when they found the El Aurian ship and discovered that Ayers knew about it. He had almost lost his commission then. She remembered when the Admiral broke her nose. ::slight smile:: Muon still mourned the loss of the Pandora's Box. ::wry grin:: She remembered the plague.... She remembered everything. They would not only be going on to a new assignment for Starfleet, but they would also be heading to a new home. Would they find friend or foe as their next door neighbor? Perhaps they would find both. The intel reports were still inconclusive. There was still no sign of what the Breen were up to. Were they still there? Were they still planning an attack on the Federation? What other species would they find in this new unexplored area of space? Granted it had been chaotic these last few months but Muon was sure that the crew was up to whatever new challenges they would find in Breen space. Muon glanced down at the padd on her desk. It had their proposed route to Breen space. She picked up the padd and glanced at the route for what seemed like the hundredth time. The only part of the of the route that had Muon concerned was the Lextel nebula that was about halfway on the route. It was notorious for it's energy emissions and radiation. Science and medical would need to keep a close eye on it and make sure the crew was safe. They had plotted a route that safely bypassed the nebula but you never knew when the nebula would act up. Glancing back out the window, she saw the tug Thor maneuvering one of the last platforms from the defense grid into it's hold. For several years the defense grid had been a major part of the security for this area. Now it was gone. There had been talks about placing a similar system around Cardassia but Muon wasn't sure it would ever come to be. The Cardassians were proud and wanted to stand on their own and plus they were not a member of the Federation. Who knew what effect moving the defense grid would have for Cardassian space. If only they were a member of the Federation, then perhaps.... ::sigh:: She glanced up at the computer screen and laid her padd back down on the desk. The latest report from the medical department was up on her screen. It appeared that the virus that had infected the Cardassians was all but gone now. They were well on their way to recovery. Muon couldn't help but wonder what would happen to the Cardassians if something like this occurred again. Who would come to their aid next time? Who would risk their career to go back in time to get a cure for the Cardassians? Again, if the Cardassians were able to join the Federation, then it wouldn't even be a question. They would have all the help they needed. But since they weren't a member....... She pushed a button on her console and another report came it. Communication buoys had already been set it place by the Cardassians to work in conjunction with Federation buoys. The Cardassians would now have to contact someone else, not Aegis. Unfortunately the Federation would now be many light years away unless a ship happened to be nearby. That meant a significant delay in assistance if the Cardassians ever requested assistance. Also, the Cardassians had agreed to allow the Federation to install several listening posts. It wasn't much but, it was something at least. She pushed another button and reviewed a report from engineering on the separation of the station. The first pylon had been successfully detached and they were starting on the next section. It was time for Muon to move to the Mercury. All personnel had been moved to the Mercury with the exception of the skeleton crew that would remain on the three sections of the station to monitor things. The stress on the hull of the station was going to be massive and they needed a team to monitor it constantly. Again, her mind wandered back to the Cardassians. They would have no further engineering support from the Federation. They would have to see to their own engineering requirements, which for the most part they have been doing for the past few years. Still, there would be no one nearby to assist if an emergency came up. Let's face it. Muon would worry for the Cardassians. This a critical time for them. What saying did the humons use for a situation like this? It was "do or die"? Yes, that was the saying. The Cardassians would either make it or they wouldn't. Muon's biggest concern was that the Dominion or some other hostile race would consider this a prime time to attempt an invasion of Cardassia once the Federation moved out. ::sigh:: But Muon had to quit worrying about the Cardassians. Perhaps someday she would be able to do that. When she knew they were safe and strong and able to stand on their own and an ally of the Federation. Until then, she would have her worry. Sighing she stood and powered down her console. Her last official act before heading to the Mercury. She had already sent her "goodbye" messages to Cardassia and there wasn't anything left to do here on the station. Admiral Johansen had already given the go ahead to move once they were ready. For the next few months the Mercury would be their home while the station made it's way to Breen space. The station would arrive several weeks after the Mercury and Portland. Plenty of time for the Mercury to scan, search and check out their new home. It also allowed them a chance to halt the tugs in case there was trouble. It was a very expensive station after all. The Ferengi would never forgive Muon if she let something happen to the station. Sighing, Muon moved away from her desk to the middle of the room. She glanced around the room one last time.... +MERC+ "Quark to OPS. One to beam to up." ::shimmer::

Here is Friday's chatlog. The station is very nearly ready to move..... Aegis_Chatlog_12_12_08.doc

Sorry for the lateness. Here it is. Aegis_Chatlog_12_05_08.doc

Aegis prepares for the move. An Admiral runs amok over the station. ;-) Enjoy! Aegis_Chatlog_11_21_08.doc

Here it is... Aegis_Chatlog_11_14_08.doc

This is the mission briefing for the 11-14-08 sim. The plot so far....... The Cardassians want Aegis gone so they can be on their own. So... the UFP and various other agencies decided to start plans for moving Aegis. This upset the Ferengi since they mostly own the station. They plopped about 50 ships around Aegis and made the UFP very nervous. In response to the Ferengi ships, the UFP sent a large task force headed by Admiral Johansen. The Romulans sent 75 ships and the Cardassians also have a number of ships. This leads to the revising of the Aegis Treaty which for the most part, all agencies have agreed to. In the mean time, something is up with the Breen. Rumors of the Breen disappearing reach Aegis. Starfleet sends reports of strange goings on in Breen space. Everyone is baffled. Suddenly it appears that the bulk of the Breen fleet has left Breen space and is heading towards Cardassia. Readings from the station and also several ships sent to investigate seem to confirm some kind of temporal experiments. Then, the Breen disappear about an out away from Aegis. What the heck? We find several stowaways on the station and discover they are refugees from the Breen and that the Breen had been conducting some kind of experiments on them. The physical examinations conducted on them confirm this. Lastly, Admiral Johansen grants Aegis a new ship, the USS Mercury and tasks us to take it to the edge of Breen space and see if we can't find out more information. So we turn out the lights and head to Breen space to see what we can see. On the way there, the Mercury receives some disturbing information from Starfleet intel and she is recalled back to Aegis. It appears the Breen have not disappeared after all...... This is our plot so far..... Next sim will start with the Mercury arriving back at Aegis with a very perplexed crew. Preparations will begin in earnest for the moving of Sky Harbor Aegis. There is much to be done before Aegis can sever all ties with Cardassia and head to Breen space.

Well, the interface is different but that's no big deal. It just takes some getting used to. The programs shut down differently. They don't shut down by clicking on the X. (by the way the X is on the left side now) You have to go up to the menu and shut them down from there or used the keyboard short cut. That's kind of a weirdness. The programs also install differently. The one thing I can't figure out yet (maybe someone can enlighten me) is how to maneuver to a particular directory for installing programs or saving files. In windows, you can double click on the folders until you get to the directory you need and then install your program or save your file. Not so on a mac, or else I haven't figured it out yet. LOL The pop up window doesn't let me maneuver thru the directories and such. Did I explain that right? That is weird so I wind up saving files to the desktop and then manually moving them later. All in all I am loving the new mac. My 3D graphic programs certainly run faster and that's a big plus. There are more programs available for the PC versus the mac but again, you can set the mac up to run windows programs if you need to. I'm still looking for a macro program for the chat room... LOL

Well after a week on a new Mac, here's what I have to report. I found the right click. LOL Still learning how to install programs on a Mac. It's somewhat different than a PC. I do have a couple of PC games (Pretty Good Solitaire and Jigsaw Galore) that I might have to get Paralells or something to play on the Mac. Luckily Firefox installed with no problem so I'm good to go with the chat rooms. The only major problem I'm having is installing brushes into a paint program called Gimp. They need to go into a folder but that folder (from what I understand) is hidden. It has a . in front of it. How do I find and display the hidden folders? Over all I really love the new iMac. It's way cool. Thanks!

Actually Vista was just the latest in a long list of Microsoft woes. A mac is definitely different but I'm liking it. Thanks!

Thanks everyone for the good wishes. I hereby share the pumpkin pie my brother made for me. LOL ::hands out a piece of pie to everyone:: Thanks!!

Thanks guys!!

::cue dramatic music:: Back from the store and posting on my brand new iMac!!! Woo hoo. Just testing it out..... I think I lost something tho.... ::looking around for the right click:: Anyone seen it? :)

Sky Harbor Aegis will meeting at its regualr time on Friday, August 29.

From: President, Government of the United Federation of Planets* To: Government of the Bajora; Government of the Cardassian Union; Starfleet Command, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Captain Muon Quark, Starfleet Command, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Captain Sorehl, Security Council, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Ambassador K'Vorlag, Representative, Government of the Klingon Empire; Ambassador Joy Two, Planet Mudd, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Liaison Kith Ghemor, Provisional Government of the Cardassian Union; Public Affairs Office, Government of the Ferengi Alliance; Ambassador Drankum, Representative of the Government of the Ferengi Alliance Re: Request to the Representative of the Government of the Ferengi Alliance The Government of the United Federation of Planets insists that all parties just calm the hell down before this situation escalates any further. The Government of the United Federation of Planets does not desire hostilities to escalate to the point of war. Further, the Government of the United Federation of Planets desires a meeting with the Government of the Ferengi Alliance and its representative to discuss the current situation and wishes to include in this meeting all interested parties. Given the current situation The Government of the United Federation of Planets requests that this meeting take place at the earliest opportunity and that it take place onboard Facility 30218-UKFCB. Before said meeting can take place, The Government of the United Federation of Planets insists that the Government of the Ferengi Alliance remove all ships from around Facility 30218-UKFCB. The Government of the United Federation of Planets gives its word to the Government of the Ferengi Alliance that Facility 30218-UKFCB will remain where it is and that no further attempts will be made to relocate it at this time. The Government of the United Federation of Planets desires only to ensure the safety of all personnel onboard Facility 30218-UKFCB and to prevent further escalation of the current situation. If the Government of the Ferengi Alliance agrees to withdraw its ships, then the Government of the United Federation of Planets agrees to withdraw the task force that is currently on its way to Facility 30218-UKFCB. Has the Government of the United Federation of Planets made itself clear to the Government of the Ferengi Alliance? The Government of the United Federation of Planets sends it respects and awaits the response of the Government of the Ferengi Alliance. President, United Federation of Planets

Article 1_ Object and Scope 1. The objective of this Agreement is to establish the long-term intergovernmental cooperative framework among the Allies, on the basis of genuine partnership, for the detailed design, development, operation and utilization of a permanently inhabited Space Station, in accordance with galactic law. This Space Station will serve to enhance the scientific, technological, commercial and other uses of space while providing all means possible for the reconstruction of the Cardassian Union. This Agreement specifically defines the Space Station program and the nature of this partnership, including the respective rights and obligations of the Allies in this cooperation. This Agreement further provides for mechanisms and arrangements designed to ensure that its object is fulfilled. 2. The Allies will join their efforts, under the lead role of the Ferengi Alliance and its representative, for overall management and coordination, to create a Space Station. The United Federation of Planets, drawing on their extensive experience, will produce elements which serve as the foundation for the Space Station. The Klingon Empire and Romulan Star Empire, drawing on their extensive experience, will produce elements which serve to enhance the Space Station’s sensory and defensive capabilities. The Ferengi Alliance, drawing on their extensive experience and capability, will provide material support for all efforts. The Government of the Bajora will be an essential part of the Space Station. The Provisional Government of the Cardassian Union will assist this effort in any way possible. 3. The permanently inhabited Space Station (hereinafter “Facility 30218-UKRFCB”) will be a multi-use facility in placement to fulfill its scope, with flight elements and material support for Facility 30218-UKRFCB provided by the Allies. By providing Facility 30218-UKRFCB elements, each Allie acquires certain rights to use of the facility and participates in its management in accordance with this Agreement and implementing arrangements. 4. Facility 30218-UKRFCB is conceived as having an evolutionary character. The Allies States’ rights and obligations regarding evolution shall be subject to specific provisions in accordance with Article 14. 5. *Facility 30218-UKRFCB will remain in operation in Cardassian Space until such a time as the Provisional Government of the Cardassian Union and other cooperating Agencies determines, by mutual and unanimous consensus, that Facility 30218-UKRFCB has fulfilled its mission in accordance with the scope of Item 1 above, Article 23, and the overall scope and intent of this treaty.*** Article 23 Amendments This Agreement may be amended by written agreement of the Governments of the Partner States for which this Agreement has entered into force. Amendments to this Agreement, except for those made exclusively to the Annex, shall be subject to ratification, acceptance, approval or accession by those States in accordance with their respective constitutional processes. Amendments made exclusively to element design shall require only a written agreement of the Governments of the Partner States for which this Agreement has entered into force. *This includes, but is not limited to:*** 1. *Replacing equipment and personnel as necessary to ensure the continuing operation of Facility 30218-UKRFCB;* 2. *Moving Facility 30218-UKRFCB in accordance with Article 1, Item 5;* 3. *Changes to standard operating procedures in order to ensure the continued operation of Facility 30218-UKRFCB;* 4. *Any other amendments as deemed appropriate by all cooperating agencies and covered by the overall scope and intent of this treaty.* ***Proposed changes*

From: President, United Federation of Planets To: Cardassian Government Bajoran Government Romulan Government Klingon Government Ferengi Government CC: Captain Muon Quark Aegis Diplomatic Corps Re: Follow-up to Treaty Addendum It has come to my attention that the requested relocation and treaty addendum may have caused confusion and that I should explain more clearly what has driven this request. First, which is common knowledge to all, the Cardassian Government wishes the removal of Sky Harbor Aegis from their space. Second, which may or may not be known by all, is the developing situation in Breen territory necessitates finding out what is going on there. Clearly something has happened to the Breen and we need to find out what. We must also find out what happened to our missing Starfleet vessels. My fear is some large scale disaster. My only desire, and that of the UFP, is to assist if needed. The station will be initially held outside Breen space. Messages and diplomatic requests (stating our peaceful intentions) will be sent for at least several days if not longer. If there is no response, Sky Harbor Aegis will slowly be moved into Breen space. Messages and diplomatic requests stating that we are concerned for their safety will continue as Aegis moves in. If the Breen respond and want Aegis to move back out, then we will do so. If there is still no response, Aegis will position itself around Portas and begin investigations into the Breen disappearance. Again the messages of peace and assistance will continue to be sent until such a time as the UFP deems it appropriate to end them. Let me assure you all that the UFP has made this their number one priority and our only concern is to find out what happened to the Breen. I hope that this transmission clarifies a few things. Lastly, the UFP realizes that the Treaty of Aegis needs to be revised more fully and it shall. As soon as the situation with the Breen is resolved, I shall task the Aegis Diplomatic Corps with revising the current treaty, when there is time. For now, the addendum on the table at this time must move forward. The future of the Breen and possibly the Alpha quadrant depends on it. I know I can count on everyone to assist in anyway they can to resolve the current crisis. I thank you for your support. Sincerely, President, United Federation of Planets

"Vacate the station my lobes!!" Muon hissed to her empty office. She had had enough. She had given Drankum alot of leeway out of respect for his history with Aegis, but no more. Once this situation was resolved, and she was certain it would be, Drankum would have to tow the line before she allowed him back on the station. This "siege" was going to far. Muon had already ordered security to close down Drankum's Bar and lock up Drankum's quarters. All his assets on the station would be seized and locked up as well. During a State of Emergency and martial law, Muon could seize anything she wanted to. Sighing heavily, Muon slumped wearily into her desk chair and leaned back, resting her head. Perhaps, she reasoned, there was more to this coup than met the eye. Surely the Ferengi knew the risk they were taking freezing the assets of member homeworlds, attempting to seize the station, and threatening to financially ruin the Cardassians? What in the FCA were they thinking? They risked expulsion from the UFP and where would that leave Muon? She'd be sent back to Ferenginaar, that's where it would leave her. Was this coup within the Ferengi Trade By-Laws and their codified code of conduct? Muon reached a hand over to her console and quickly sent a message to the diplomatic corps, minus Drankum. Perhaps they could research it and find something. Muon couldn't think of anything off hand but she had alot on her mind right now anyways. If this action was not within the Ferengi Trade By-Laws, Muon didn't know what she would do. Call a Liquidator? ::chuckling:: Was Drankum just a pawn? Did he have any choice in the matter? What about the Breen? The tugs were due to arrive soon and now that she had over 50 ships surrounding the station, she would have to hold the the tugs at a safe position until this was all resolved. Meanwhile, more information was coming in about the Breen. Clearly something was happening over there. Thank the stars she had Chirakis to help sort through all this stuff. They may not have seen eye to eye in the past on their covert missions, but on running this station they would agree on most things. Admiral Johansen had chosen well. With the State of Emergency declared, Muon had no choice but to wait for more information. The station and it's people were secure for the time being.......

From: Captain Muon Quark To: Starfleet Command President, United Federation of Planets Cc: Ferengi Government Re: State of Emergency On advice from the diplomatic corps (with the exception of Ambassador Drankum), as of 2215 hours Sky Harbor Aegis is declaring a State of Emergency and martial law is in effect. Ambassador Drankum, on behalf of the Ferengi Government, makes claims that the UFP is in violation of the Treaty of Aegis and it is now null and void and has therefore demanded that all personnel vacate the station and that it be turned over to the Ferengi Government. Furthermore, the Ferengi Government has illegally surrounded the station with over 50 ships and has actively fired upon the station, thus endangering the lives of all personnel onboard. Traffic to and from the station is hereby suspended and RED ALERT procedures are also in effect. Communications with the Cardassian government has indicated they consider the actions of the Ferengi Government an invasion of their territory and an act of war. The Cardassian liaison, Kith Ghemor, is in contact with the Cardassian government and has stated that more information from the Cardassian Government will be forthcoming. Sky Harbor Aegis is requesting military assistance in order to assure the continued safety of all personnel and also diplomatic assistance in addition to the corps on Aegis to help resolve this situation. Request this situation be assigned the highest priority and that a response be received with all due haste. Respectfully, Captain Muon Quark Commanding Officer Sky Harbor Aegis

Sorry for the lateness!! TO: Ferengi Commerce Authority Ambassador Drankum Treaty Partners CC: Captain Muon Quark Aegis Diplomatic Corps FROM: United Federation of Planets RE: Request for the relocation of Sky Harbor Aegis Please find attached a request the proposed addendum to the Treaty of Aegis. Also I am sending the UFP's official request to relocate Sky Harbor Aegis. In accordance with the proposed addendum to the 2376 Treaty of Aegis, the United Federation of Planets is hereby requesting to relocate Facility 30218-UKRFCB, otherwise known as Sky Harbor Aegis. It is the opinion of the UFP and other agencies that the mission of Sky Harbor Aegis has been fulfilled and that it is time for a change in that mission. The Cardassian government has requested the removal of Sky Harbor Aegis from Cardassian space. It is the opinion of the Cardassian government that their people can continue the rebuilding of their homeworld without Sky Harbor Aegis looking over their shoulder. The UFP is of the same opinion. If Cardassia is to one day join the UFP, this would be the next logical step towards that goal. The UFP realizes there are numerous details that need to be worked out with the Ferengi Commerce Authority and various other agencies however, the UFP feels that an equitable compromise can be reached by all. The UFP is requesting a meeting of all agencies to be held on Sky Harbor Aegis to review the addendum and the request to move the station. The UFP requests that an agreement and consensus be reached by all agencies no later than stardate 081508 (two weeks from now). The new location has not been determined yet but the UFP and other cooperating agencies hope to reach a decision with the next month. Regards, Adm Johansen Starfleet Command United Federation of Planets.

To: Government of the Bajora; Government of the Cardassian Union; Government of the Klingon Empire; Government of the Romulan Star Empire; Government of the United Federation of Planets CC: Admiral Johansen, Starfleet Command, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Captain Muon Quark, Starfleet Command, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Captain Sorehl, Security Council, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Ambassador K'Vorlag, Representative, Government of the Klingon Empire; Ambassador Joy Two, Planet Mudd, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Liaison Kith Ghemor, Provisional Government of the Cardassian Union; Public Affairs Office, Government of the Ferengi Alliance; From: Ambassador Drankum, Representative of the Government of the Ferengi Alliance Re: Response To Amendment 1 Upon further review of Amendment 1 to The 2376 Treaty of Aegis as proposed by the Governments of the United Federation of Planets, the Ferengi Alliance has hereby found: - Amendment 1 to be in clear violation of Article 14(1) which recognizes that Facility 30218-UKRFCB with its evolution shall have its operation and use include the assisting and production of security and material support for the reconstruction of the Cardassian Union; - Amendment 1 to be in clear violation of Article 14(3) which requires that any amendments must be consistent with the overall program, understood under Article 1 to include providing all means possible for the reconstruction of the Cardassian Union; - With it's handling of the said amendment, the United Federation of Planets to be in clear and substantive violation of Article 14(3) as no evolution study has been performed by the Allies; - The United Federation of Planets to be in clear and substantive violation of Article 14(5) since no prior agreement has been agreed to by the Partner States that is consistent with the overall program since an operational impact would take place due to Amendment 1; - The United Federation of Planets to be in clear and substantive violation of Article 20(2) as prompt official notification of such a proposal was not provided to other Partner States in a timely fashion; - The United Federation of Planets to be in danger of substantive violation of Article 6(1) with acts assuming direct ownership of Facility 30218-UKRFCB, with ownership surrendered upon activation of the facility and a failure to abide by managerial responsibilities as listed in Article 6(3) to support the Ownership clause; As a result: - Recognizing the analysis confirms numerous violations to Article 14 and danger of violations against Article 6 of The 2376 Treaty of Aegis by the United Federation of Planets; - Recalling the Government of the Ferengi Alliance maintains the rights and obligations as the Depositary under Article 22, - The Depositary hereby finds that Article 14(7) now applies as an evolution to the operational impact of the Space Station has occurred that fails to meet the requirements of Article 1, Article 14(1) and Article 23 was not completed and therefore not utilized. As a result, all Partner States are now informed that the Agreement is considered withdrawn by a majority of Partner States by default this date; - Under Article 24(5) a withdrawal by a majority of Partner States hereby automatically voids the Ownership clause of this Agreement and ownership of Facility 30218-UKRFCB is hereby transferred to the Depositary for its object and scope. Therefore: - The Government of the Ferengi Alliance, acting as the Depositary of this Agreement, hereby acknowledges receipt of ownership of Facility 30218-UKRFCB. - The Government of the Ferengi Alliance hereby requests and requires all operational personnel of the United Federation of Planets, Bajoran Government and Cardassian Union to immediately surrender control of the space station to representatives of the Ferengi Alliance, departure from the space station pending the Governments of the United Federation of Planet's obligations to provide training and logistical support for the continued maintenance of installed elements. - This request is to be executed within twenty-four hours of transmission and/or delivery of this message. - The Government of the Ferengi Alliance will do everything within its power to maintain compliance by the Partner States with the provisions of The 2376 Treaty of Aegis that was signed in good faith by all Parties, including Article 14(7) and Article 24(5). Signed, Ambassador Drankum Diplomatic Representative for the Grand Nagus Government of the Ferengi Alliance

To: President, Governments of the United Federation of Planets CC: Admiral Johansen, Starfleet Command, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Captain Muon Quark, Starfleet Command, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Captain Sorehl, Security Council, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Ambassador Joy Two, Planet Mudd, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Liaison Kith Ghemor, Provisional Government of the Cardassian Union; Government of the Bajora; Government of the Cardassian Union; Government of the Klingon Empire; Government of the Romulan Star Empire From: Ambassador Drankum, Representative of the Government of the Ferengi Alliance Re: Proposed Amendement to The 2376 Treaty of Aegis Mr. President; The Government Ferengi Alliance confirms receipt of the proposed amendment, hereinafter also known as Amendment 1, to The 2376 Treaty of Aegis. After an exhaustive and through review of the recommended addition: - Recalling this Agreement states the objective and scope of this project, under Article 1, section 1, Facility 30218-UKRFCB is to serve "to enhance the scientific, technological, commercial and other uses of space while providing all means possible for the reconstruction of the Cardassian Union." - Recognizing this Agreement clearly states that all claims to ownership of installed elements and equipment by the Party States was surrendered after successful completion of the space station in accordance with Article 6, - Recalling damage sustained to Facility 30218-UKRFCB since 2376 falls under the jurisdiction of: Article 10, which states "each Allie shall be responsible for providing material and logistical support for sustaining the functional performance of elements it provides" and Article 15, section 1, which states "each Allie shall bear the costs of fulfilling its respective responsibilities under this Agreement." The Government of the Ferengi Alliance is unable to bring Amendement 1 up for consideration for ratification at this time. We will continue to further review the suggested text until such time we believe an informed decision by our government can be made. Signed, Ambassador Drankum Diplomatic Representative for the Grand Nagus Government of the Ferengi Alliance

To: Ambassador Drankum, Representative of the Government of the Ferengi Alliance* CC: Admiral Johansen, Starfleet Command, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Captain Muon Quark, Starfleet Command, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Captain Sorehl, Security Council, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Ambassador Joy Two, Planet Mudd, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Liaison Kith Ghemor, Provisional Government of the Cardassian Union; Government of the Bajora; Government of the Cardassian Union; Government of the Klingon Empire; Government of the Romulan Star Empire From: President, Governments of the United Federation of Planets Re: Official Request for Relocation and attachment Ambassador Drankum, I hope this correspondence finds you very profitable. Be advised that the request for relocation of the station and the addendum to the treaty does indeed come from the United Federation of Planets, who is a cooperating agency and government of the Aegis Treaty. Admiral Johansen is acting as the official representative of said agency so the request and addendum stand as is. To date, all other agencies have granted informal approval of the request and the addendum with the exception of the Ferengi Commerce Authority. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist with that endeavor. Respectfully and profitably, The President of the United Federation of Planets

To: President, Governments of the United Federation of Planets CC: Admiral Johansen, Starfleet Command, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Captain Muon Quark, Starfleet Command, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Captain Sorehl, Security Council, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Ambassador Joy Two, Planet Mudd, Governments of the United Federation of Planets; Liaison Kith Ghemor, Provisional Government of the Cardassian Union; Government of the Bajora; Government of the Cardassian Union; Government of the Klingon Empire; Government of the Romulan Star Empire From: Ambassador Drankum, Representative of the Government of the Ferengi Alliance Re: Official Request for Relocation and attachment Mr. President, The Government of the Ferengi Alliances confirms receipt of a document requesting relocation of Facility 30218-UKRFCB as referenced in The 2376 Treaty of Aegis, hereinafter also known as Document A, as well as an attachment. After an exhaustive and through review of the document: - The Government of the Ferengi Alliance is greatly concerned by the nature of this request. Article 14, section 1, clearly states that Facility 30218-UKRFCB "shall remain under ultimate civil authority" regardless of any evolutionary capabilities. This request was received from a Cooperating Agency of the Governments of the United Federation of Planets, as indicated in Article 4, section 1, and not the Governments of the United Federation of Planets itself. Concerning is that this request was received from a Cooperating Agency that has been designated in other Agreements as a military authority. - Recognizing this Agreement clearly indicates that the Governments of the United Federation of Planets, acting thru their designated Cooperating Agency Starfleet Command, is responsible for items listed under Article 7, section 2, including operational management; the Government of the Ferengi Alliance cannot find legal authority for this request to be originating from the Cooperating Agency itself since the authority necessary for such a request has not been given to it in this Agreement. - Assuming the civil authority of the Governments of the United Federation of Planets will be promptly resubmitting Document A and any attachments, the Government of the Ferengi Alliance in good faith will not offer an official reply but take this opportunity to provide items for consideration by the Governments of the United Federation of Planets before resubmitting Document A. At such time a revised Document A and any attachments is received, the Government of the Ferengi Alliance will promptly provide a response as required in this Agreement. - The Government of the Ferengi Alliance wishes to recall to the Governments of the United Federation of Planets that Entry into Force under Article 22, section 3, paragraph A, of this Agreement did not require ratification by the Provisional Government of the Cardassian Union. - The Government of the Ferengi Alliance wishes to recall to the Goverments of the United Federation of Planets the Agreement fails to provide under Article 1, Article 6, Article 7 or anywhere else provisions for the relocation of Facility 30218-UKRFCB given the object and scope of the overall program. - The Government of the Ferengi Alliance also takes the current opportunity to remind the Governments of the United Federation of Planets that internal political decisions or future goals, specifically those dealing with any absorption of the Provisional Government of the Cardassian Union into the Governments of the United Federation of Planets, is indeed an internal matter minus external legal obligations. These plans and goals have no bearing on The 2376 Treaty of Aegis, its scope or objectives, minus legal obligations and it would be wise to keep internal matters away from public discussions. - The Government of the Ferengi Alliance, extending all courtesy to the Governments of the United Federation of Planets, shall ignore all included addendums that followed Document A and looks forward to their prompt legal resubmission. It is hoped the contents of this response will be seriously considered prior to resubmission. Signed, Ambassador Drankum Diplomatic Representative for the Grand Nagus Government of the Ferengi Alliance