Federation-Klingons Mark Ten Year Anniversary

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Federation-Klingons Mark Ten Year Anniversary

October 25, 2396

Location: Qo’noS

 

Galactic News Network

By: Marquis Célère

 

It has been ten years since the late Chancellor Mar’tok uttered these famous words, “Today we bridge the gap between these honorable empires. May this be the moment that commands our united destines from glory unto glory.” On July 11, 2386, the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire renewed their commitment to peace and cooperation with the signing of the Third Khitomer Accords. The previous agreement had been withdrawn by former Chancellor Gowron shortly before the beginning of the Dominion War.

 

The two empires marked the ten year anniversary with a grand celebration on Qo’noS. There, representatives from the two respective governments dined together before listening to several rounds of speeches that included Federation President William Swaggart, Klingon Chancellor Kimtor and the Starfleet’s head of intergalactic relations, Rear Admiral GromVik.

 

President Swaggart offered some encouraging words, “As an old American adage once stated ‘united we stand, divided we fall’- this is a phrase that truly reflects our relationship in a universe of increasing uncertainty. I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the Klingon Empire for standing with us. Your support has truly been one of honor.”

 

Chancellor Kimtor echoed the sentiments of the Federation President, “When we began this alliance one prominent Governor joked with me and told me that an alliance with the Federation would cost more than it was worth. It turns out that he was absolutely correct. Yet, in comparison to the costs of allying with the Ferengi for example, the Federation isn’t so bad [Laughter]. In all seriousness, we are honored to have found such a reliable ally.”

 

Despite the positive atmosphere in the middle of the capital city, not all were in a joyful mood. Protesters gathered and many had to be physically restrained because of threats and acts of violence. One Klingon from the House of Gimteh remarked, “We are here to stand against the dishonorable alliance. We are a strong self-sufficient people…to be led by a leash by the Federation Empire, it goes against the very nature of what it means to be Klingon.”

 

This minority view seems to be limited to the far right who continue to seek for isolationalism and the removal of the empire from all intergalactic alliances. The faction does, however, seem to be growing with the signing of the 2395 Treaty of Versailles, a non-aggression treaty between the Federation, the Romulans and the Klingons. Some Klingons have vigorously opposed the alliance between former blood enemies.

 

Nevertheless, the bonds between the Federation and Klingons continue to be strengthened and at this point there looks as if nothing could tear these two empires apart.

 

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