> > >"The increase in security was prompted in
> part
> > by the unexpected departure
> > >of the Venasian Ambassador, Celana
> D'amondra,
> > and then by the news of the
> > >ambassadors dissapearing." Lasiter added for
> > those SF Command members that
> > >were not aware of all of the details.
> >
> > Lorin nodded and continued unless someone
> else
> > spoke.
> >
> > > "As well, Captain Boulay is MIA-presumed to
> > > have been the victim of an abduction.
> > Response
> > > from the military has been cool to say the
> > > least...we offered to send assistance in
> the
> > > form of manpower which they took poorly.
> > > Commander Firehawk has been referred to
> > Admiral
> > > Van Der Loo but I believed caution and
> > > discussion with the group was imperative at
> > this point."
> >
> > >"Make sure that they know that we don't want
> > to take charge of their
> > >operation, but we will if need be. Make sure
> > that they know that we will make
> > >any resources available that they need. We
> are
> > interested in Captain Boulay's
> > >safe return." Lasiter added, signaling for
> > Lorin to continue.
> >
> > "I will discuss the situation with Admiral
> Van
> > Der Loo personally. What shall we do
> regarding
> > the Venasian dissapearances sir? My opinion
> is
> > that not offering aid could complicate an
> > already complicated situation. Anyone else
> have
> > thoughts??"
> >
>
> Given the oppertunity to pipe-up, General
> Harmin decided to take the
> oppertunity, "Admirals, I think that what ever
> we do we have to be careful.
> There are member worlds out there that are
> hosting Venasians until they find a
> suitable homeworld. Something has to be done
> to protect those people. I
> think we need to deploy some protective forces,
> sir."
>
> Admiral Reyla agreed, "I agree, but I think
> more needs to be done. Ships
> need to be deployed. We need to find out just
> where the Venasian ships are,
> and keep tabs on them."
>
> Acting Chief of Fleet Operations,
> Vice-Admiral Feylan answered both
> suggestions. "All starships have been ordered
> to report positions and tail
> any and all Venasian crafts. Ships have been
> detached to help safeguard
> Federation worlds." he said calmly.
>
> Lasiter added, "I am also sending Admiral
> t'Llhweiir to Pacifica to
> investigate matters personally. Once we have
> more information we will be in a
> better position to act. In the mean time we
> can notafford to over react.
> They are our allies, and we need to support
> them. The lawful government of
> the Venasian people. Until we know more, I
> suggest that any and all divisions
> to get what information they can. We will meet
> again once Admiral t'Llhweiir
> can get a report to us."
>
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The meeting was interrupted by word of a Venasian announcement.
"Please patch it in.", Lasiter said to the aide.
is no need for alarm; this is simply for your protection. As you are
aware, there is usually an unsettled period following a change of
government, and our military units have been called upon to dissuade any
criminals who may try to take advantage of the situation.
"I am deeply honored to be leading our people at this time. We will, of
course, continue to keep you all well-informed of our progress. Make no
mistake, my fellow Venasians, we will prevail, and a homeworld will soon be
ours."
General A'amon bowed, and left the podium.
That definately put a chill on the room.
Lasiter was the first to break the silence. "Well, this adds a bit more drama
to the situation. It probably willnot be long before a shooting war starts.
The good General is not exactly a fan of Starfleet or the Federation. Prepare
your departments for a possible conflict, armed conflict. It looks like the
Venasians ust jumped to our top priority.
Now there is another matter to fill all of you in on. Vice Admiral Kitanya,
our very own Commander of Special Operations, is on assignment. Which
explains her absence here. She is working with a joint task force of
Federation law enforcement, Starfleet, and Klingon Imperial Navy on a new
threat from a felinid race. You will recognize it from SF Command
Intelligence briefings. They have some prisioners, and are preparing for an
intelligence gathering mission. What this boils down to is that we have two
threats. The Felinids and the Venasians. All of you are to make top level
preparations for war. Keep this to need to know only. I want draft plans day
after tomorrow, and formal plans in one week. Work fast, as we may not have
that much time. Anything else?"
{response}
"Very well. Dismissed. Admirals Renaud and Feylan please remain." Lasiter
said.
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