>He looked at the Tellarite and then to Sharez, "Naming a new location >immediately would not be feasible as I haven't had confirmation from >the Council as to whether I can indeed combine these projects. If my >proposal to do so is approved then I will institute an immediate >Inventory and Needs Assessment study of both projects. Then whichever >representatives are interested in the project will have the opportunity >to bid on it and the higher bid (in terms of resources) will win if all >security needs are met."
>Sharez's antennae flipped back in surprise. "You are telling me that >you are going to base the selection of location on a bidding process >rather than on what is most appropriate for the needs of this combined >project?!?" The anger and shock was evident in the tone of his voice, >which was rising steadily as he spoke. "These are high security >project. Selection of location should be based on project and security >needs. That is why I asked you what requirements would be needed." >Sharez leaned forward and looked at the rest of the panel to see who >wanted to jump in. He was sure he was not the only one with concerns >about the answers being provided by the Admiral. >"Perhaps you would want to take a look at some of the member worlds >that already have such contracts. They would already be in the system >and would only have to adapt such a system to the new project." Brak >the Tellarite clearly had some self interest in the discussion. >The thought of bidding on the research facilities contracts was very appealing to the Terran >Ambassador. Competition would get Starfleet the best price, and would benefit the local economies. >That would also open Earth up to the research..... He did not much think of the security concerns. >They would, naturally, be part of the bidding process. >He leaned forward eager to hear the answer, but not otherwise commenting. Lorin kept his voice steady and didn't fall into Sharez's bait, "If another world can offer a location with better resources then why should they not be considered? Of course current locations will be considered. This is all about making R&D more efficient and beneficial for all. I am sure we can come to a compromise on this situation." (response) "My requirements will be project-specific. I request more funding for the combined project than the two have individually now. This will allow for more general resources and more personnel and- I believe- more progress." (ooc: I'm trying chris--I really am) _______________________________________________ Spacedock mailing list [email protected] http://mail.starbase1.org/mailman/listinfo/spacedock_starbase1.org
