Federation News Service Updates, Nov 8-20, 2385

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Author's Note: This topic had previously been posted before, but has been updated to reflect current events.

 

Federation President Finishes Two Week Long Conference on Cardassia Prime

Talks between the five largest Alpha Quadrant governments broke off this week as parties form all sides agreed, in principle, to a new framework agreement for the future of the Cardassian Union. While details remain vague, sources close those involved with negotiation have hinted that while there will be no major changes, a number of financial and military changes will be forthcoming. Diplomats from the respective governments are expected to continue to finalize the agreement which, in the words of Federation President Nainatta Bacco, who organized the summit, "will lay the foundations for a new and prosperous era of peace for Cardassia as respected member of the intergalactic community." Diplomats hope to have a treaty signed by the middle of next year.

 

Starfleet Medical Holds Symposium on Risks of Khal'er Flu

Military and Civilian leaders met at Starfleet Medical's headquarters on Earth to discuss the recent outbreak of the Khal'er Flu and the response from the Federation and Starfleet, additionally they hosted an open forum to discuss the risks and dangers posed by the flu to public safety.

 

Bedivere Array Connects Alpha and Gamma Quadrant in Real Time

After months of intial testing and several construction delays, the Bedivere Communications Array has been completed in the Avalon system. Consisting of both a large, planetary based array and a space-borne array, the Bedivere Array, designed by Dr. Phillip Eliis, will for the first time allow real-time communications between the Alpha and Gamma Quadrants for short periods of time. Already in use by Federation and Starfleet officials, the array will be available for limited civilian usage early next year.

 

Renowned Caitian Pianist Dies

M'thra Shzall, noted Caitian pianist and composer, has died at the age of 83. Shzall, a child prodigy who preformed for seven Federation presidents and was the recipient of both the Federation Medal of Freedom and the N'Laor Award for Artistisry, died quietly in her home on Cait after a long illness. Speaking from Lahor City, Cardassia, Federation president Nanietta Bacco remarked "The Federation lost a true treasure today. One of the greatest honors as President of the Federation was M'thra playing at my inaugural ball. The entire Federation grieves for Shzall's family."

 

Starbase Lyonesse Construction Remains Halted

Starfleet officials have confirmed that construction on the mid-sized starbase at the Gamma Quadrant terminus of the wormhole remains halted, citing continuing diplomatic negotiations between the Federation and Romulan governments. Sources, which asked to remain anonymous due to the nature of the negotiations, hinted that a resolution could be coming within days and that leaders from both sides continued to discuss the issue.