Re: Aegis Treaty Revision Ratification

[Capt Muon Quark 0]

Subject : Aegis Treaty Revision Ratification

From : Captain Muon Quark

To : Ambassador Joy Two

CC : Kith Ghemor, Ambassador Joy Seven, Capt Sorehl, Gen KVorlag, Cdr Chirakis

 

Your Rebel Ambassadorness,

 

Although it is true that the UFP appoints the Commanding Officer of Sky Harbor Aegis (barring any objections from all parties), this Commanding Officer is still under the jurisdiction of Starfleet Command for the overall operation of the facility. This is primarily due to the fact that a military background is required in order to adequately protect the station in the event of hostile attack. I cannot imagine anyone without command and military training from Startfleet who would be able to properly run this station. Rest assured, however, that the UFP and Starfleet work closely together to ensure that there are no contradictions in their orders for the station's Commanding Officer.

 

In regards to the addendum that was submitted for the Treaty of Aegis, I assure you I had no hand in its composition. That came directly from the office of the President of the UFP and I became aware of it at the same time you did.

 

Now as to Ambassador Drankum. I have indeed solicited the assistance of not only yourself, but the whole diplomatic corps, in an effort to understand what the Ferengi position will be on the addendum and the relocation of the station. Being a Ferengi myself, I would highly encourage that the diplomatic corps begin looking at this whole situation as a business deal. As you are aware, the Ferengi people ARE business people and always looking for the best deal with the best profit. If the diplomatic corps would proceed with that in mind, then I believe it will go a long ways towards understanding what the FCA and their representative are looking for. Diplomacy is the key. I leave this issue in the most capable hands of the Diplomatic Corps. I am sure that yourself, Kith Ghemor, Capt Sorehl, and Gen KVorlag can all work together to find out what the Ferengi want.

As you are no doubt aware, the decision of where to move the station has been made and I must begin preparations at once. We have a very short time to bring the Ferengi onboard with this move and prepare the station for the tugs that will be arriving. I am counting on all of the diplomatic corps to make this transition as smooth as possible. If the diplomatic corps is unable to work together to resolve this issue, please let me know and I will seek the guidance and advice of Starfleet and the UFP. We only have 6 more days before personnel start arriving and preparations begin.

 

Respectfully,

 

Capt Quark