"Do you think that means the Klingon Empire is ultimately esponsible for the
war that ensued?"
The Klingon rubbed his chin as he considered the question. It was not an
easy one or one that could be answered simply. "I believe that it was a
contributing factor to a situation that was declining into that direction
in time. It likely expediated what was going to happen, but it was by no
means the sole cause. The Cardassians were weakened by the war, which made
their alliance with the Dominion much more likely. The Dominion had been
looking for a toe hold into the sector for some time, and this helped
provide them with that. I do not believe that the war would have been
prevented if hostilities between the Klingons and the Cardassians had been
avoided."
"So you think it was just one of many causes?"
"I believe your people have a saying about a straw breaking a camel's
back," replied Koomah with a smile. "We were no more a cause than everyone
else. We just added to the problems."
Chase nodded as his interviewee spoke. He carefully took notes, though he
was not sure if this was going to be at all helpful. He decided to shift
things back toward dealing with the Federation. "How did the Klingons end
up working with the Federation?"
"How do such arrangements normally come about when two powers do not
completely trust each other. The logic of mutual need one out. It lead to
our two governments becoming even more united than they ever had before."
"Could you describe the overall history of Klingon interaction with the
Federation?"
"Confrontation would be a good way to start," replied the diplomat with a
smile. "Seriously, though, I think our people have moved from complete
distrust that bordered on open warfare to mutual admiration and detente. It
has not been a straight line between these two points, but there has been a
gradual improvement that I think has been beneficial for both sides."
(response?)
}}}=) Lisa
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