"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 n
ot see that we have chosen side in our actions if not verbally?"
Abrams was used to briefing Van Der Loo, so Admiral Jackson's response did not
phase him in the least.
"Yes, Admiral. I recognize that we have choosen a side even if only by our
actions. However, there was not a choice. Starfleet is obligated to recognize
the legitimate goverment of the planet. If I may, sir, the problem is not that
we are here, but that we have allowed the situation to degenerate to the level
it has gone to. Starfleet did not have to respond to the escalation of
hostilities in the manner it did. There were other options. Holding to the
strict defination of a peace keeping mission, offering to mediate between the
different parties, changing the mission to humanitarian from peace keeping just
to name a few. Knowing how the situation came to this point is important, but
not as much as determining what we are to do now."
Abrams was not sarcastic or otherwise disrespectful in any way. He was simply
stating what he knew and how he saw the situation.
{response}
(OOC: He is not meaning to be a jerk, but is trying to get an understanding
of the situation)
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