Response Regarding Message 080829-22424

[MrDrankum 0]

To:

Cardassia Admiralty Court, Government of the Cardassian Union;

Government of the Cardassian Unionn

 

CC:

Public Affairs Office, Government of the Ferengi Alliance;

 

From:

Ambassador Drankum, Representative of the Government of the Ferengi Alliance

 

Re:

Response Regarding Message 080829-22424

 

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

A diplomatic representative of the Government of the Ferengi Alliance was copied on a message received 080829-22424 dealing with issues involving the 2376 Treaty of Aegis, received under the subgrouping "Aegis Diplomatic Corps."

 

The Government of the Cardassia Union, specifically the Cardassia Admiralty Court, is reminded that no legal jurisdiction exists for legal findings relating to this document. While the document itself was developed on Cardassia Prime, final ratification did not take place within its boundaries. Therefore, should any government wish to make legal claim to issues involving an international treaty, all interested parties would agree that existing international law must be utilized and a neutral court appointed in accordance with established treaty.

 

For pure clarification reasons, and in the interest of showing proper respect to the Government of the Cardassian Union's judicial system, the Government of the Ferengi Alliance wishes to make clear several points.

 

- The Governments of the United Federation of Planet's diplomatic representative attempts to imply that Article 14 "governs the addition of new equipment." The Ferengi Alliance requests the representative specify where that word appears in the specific article. An evolution of an item can take on many forms, some structural and others non-tangible. Article 14 fails to make any distinction between the two, making it the only guideline for any additional evolution.

 

Capability also does not necessarily specify a tangible physical addition. The capability of the 2376 Treaty of Aegis is limited by the agreement's scope and purpose. This could be evolved as long as done so in accordance with the guidelines established under Article 14.

 

The Government of the Ferengi Alliance wishes to point to Article 14(4) which clearly indicates evolutionary capability described above matches the definitions presented here. To quote: "Cooperation between or among Allies regarding the sharing of addition(s) of evolutionary capability, including modifications to object and scope..."

 

With all respects, a clear reading of Article 14(4) shows that this section of the 2376 Treaty of Aegis clearly does control modifications to the object and scope. Therefore, evolutionary capability is supported to be both tangible and intangible modifications to the station by the agreement itself.

 

- The Government of the Ferengi Alliance wishes to note that Article 14(7) does not say "is in the process of being utilized" rather uses a tone which clearly indicates the process must be complete. Furthermore, the proposed amendment itself is in violation of Article 14(1) as a relocation of the space station would preclude "assist(ance) and...security and material support for the reconstruction of the Cardassian Union." It is difficult for one to provide assistance if not even in close proximity.

 

Furthermore, Article 23 was not utilized to provide changes to the requirements listed in Article 1 or Article 14(1) as no amendments were proposed that were consistent with the overall program. Therefore, the invocation of Article 14(7) under the terms listed in the message titled 08022A remain valid.

 

The attempt by the Governments of the United Federation of Planets to put forth an evolutionary capability change that was not consistent as specified under Article 14(4), namely relocation of the facility which would classify as a modification to the space station's object and scope, is in clear violation of Article 1 and Article 14(1). Therefore, a failure to utilize Article 14(3) is in breach of this agreement and Article 14(7) applies.

 

- The Governments of the United Federation of Planets fail to see the nature of the term "depositary" has no bearing on the present situation. There is no jurisdictional requirements as the agreement itself clearly states what will happen if an evolutionary capability of structure, object or scope occurs that is not consistent with the overall program. Therefore, Article 19 has no bearing on the present situation as it is not referenced in any way under Article 14(7).

 

The power to declare Article 14(7) to be in effect is granted to all partner states in the agreement itself who entered it into force. No legal requirement exists as long as the conditions have been met as specified.

 

- The Governments of the United Federation of Planets internal judicial regulations have no bearing on this document.

 

- Finally, Article 14(3) clearly states that "coordination of the Allies respective evolution studies for the review of specific proposals for the addition of evolutionary capabilities shall be developed." The Government of the United Federation of Planets failed to officially inform any government an evolutionary study was being performed until after it was complete. In addition, all Allies must have the opportunity to perform an evolutionary study...an opportunity that was not granted.

 

The Government of the Ferengi Alliance notes that if the United Federation of Planets is claiming to have performed an evolutionary study as they just have, they also admit that suggested modifications fall into the category of evolutionary capability. This then only serves to support the violations cited in previous messages.

 

Respectfully,

 

Signed,

Ambassador Drankum

Diplomatic Representative for the Grand Nagus

Government of the Ferengi Alliance