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"Why don't you start with a basic introduction as to why Starfleet
is
involved in a police action in the area so we can make sure my whole team understands what has lead up to recent events." "Of course, sir. For the past several years there have been great political shifts on Ganar. Shifts that caused equally great tensions in society. Things came to a head about 2 years ago when the brewing powder keg blew. There is great debate as to who is to blame for setting things off, but what is clear is that whomever is to blame riots broke out in several major cities. Ganar, since gaining membership in the Federation, has downsized it's planetary defence forces. Many members do to devote more resources to social initiative and public works projects since Starfleet is the primary protector of the Federation. Well, local law enforcement was in need of help with the riots, planetary defense forces (PDF) were called in. The PDF was arguably a bit heavy handed in dealing with the rioters. When some deaths occurred, other cities had riots. Starfleet was initially called in to help quell the riots and to act as peacekeepers. In that capacity Starfleet was rather successful. Things got really messy when provinces started to revolt. Starfleet didn't start it's current mission until our peacekeepers on the ground were targeted. You should know that Starfleet was under intense political pressure fromthe government of Ganar to become more involved. Admiral Van Der Loo had little choice but to directly engage what were called rebel forces once our own people on the ground were being attacked and killed. That's the background. Currently, Starfleet is responsible for 5 major cities planet wide and about two dozen provinces. We are responsible for law and order, hunting down rebel cells when credible intell is provided, plus humanitarian missions. Intell on rebel groups is largely provided by the PDF, but some information comes from Starfleet field intellignece units that are attached to major field commands- battalions and such. The SF field intell units typically conduct field interrogations of prisoners before they are handed over to the PDF, review captured computers and documents, etc." "What have we been doing to make sure that the PDF are staying within their restricted responsibilities? One of the reasons Starfleet has traditionally avoided being involved in police actions rather than taking on the role of peace keepers is that it tend to lead to one side being favored by the fleet. It takes two sides to fight a sivil war, Commander." "The PDF is not restricted in their responsibilities, sir. Starfleet is the one with restrictions on it's operations. The view here, Admiral, is that it is a local matter, and Starfleet is providing support. Missions that our commander on the ground, in this case Col. Stark, plans are sent to the PDF command for approval. At district command, we get copies of the plans from Col. Stark and any revisions to those plans made by the PDF. Typically, Starfleet forces operate in conjunction with PDF forces. Admiral Van Der Loo has tried to cooperate as much as possible with the PDF. Again, it is primarily a local matter." Jared laughed sarcastically. "That may be the case, Commander, but do you not see that we have chosen side in our actions if not verbally?" (Abrams?)
AJ
(OOC: He is not meaning to be a jerk, but is trying to get an
understanding of the situation)
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