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David sat back in a chair, "Ok Colonel, if I may, what do you know of
regarding my previous...visit?" "Well, I know all about your capture and being freed, but I am not sure what happened when you returned to Van Der Loo's station. You were in pretty bad shape when we found you and helped you get out of the prison you were being held in." The Colonel had to wonder if he was so injured that he had forgotten that it >was Stark that had freed him. David winced slightly, but visibly at the thought but shook it off and maintained his focus. "I am appreciative to you Colonel. I believe I owe you...my life." He looked square at him man-to-man for a moment before clearing his voice and continuing, "At that time you said you had further information for me about Van Der Loo's control of the area and his possible involvement with the rebel forces?" The Colonel shook his head and raised his hands. "You misunderstand me, Captain. I did not believe that you owe me for anything, sir. I just meant that was all that I knew specifically about what happened to you." The room was aswirl with emotion as the various men recalled what had happened earlier and the situation with Van der Loo as it stood. "What can you tell us about Starfleet's involvement. Does there seem to be anyone specifically involved ... say, Admiral Vand Der Loo" "As for Admiral Van Der Loo, I have been seeing some trends that I think indicates that the Admiral is in collusion with the rebel forces. In a way, it almost seems as if there is some coordination ... or divvying up of land that is under control of each. It is like the old European empire builders carving up the globe for control." Joanna could not believe what she was hearing. Van Der Loo seemed to be doing everything here that he was sent here to stop. How was that? "Have you heard of similar attacks on the planet ... similar to what Captain Boulay experienced?" "The Captain's experiences are by no means unique other than by the fact that they have gotten noticed. That is likely because of who he is. Most of the people in his position are locals. They have no one to turn to as a result of these abuses." He looked to the Captain apologetically. "In a way, it is likely fortunate that it happened to him because it meant the outside has taken notice." (folks?)
Stark just shook his head. "I wish it were just the locals, but as I
told the Captain earlier. It seems like hostage taking and abuse is
something that has been taken on by all sides. That includes Starfleet as
well as the rebels and the governmental defense forces.
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