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[QUOTE]Originally posted by HerbShrump: [QB] Admiral Shrump�s personal communiqu� to Admiral Neutrino, Stardate 7716.9 Admiral Neutrino, I appreciate the imput you have provided regarding the Sochak Sector. I would especially like to note some of your points specifically. In regards to the overall balance of the Sobchak Colony agricultural vs. industrial needs, I feel you have hit on a key point. This sector is very well populated. Providing there is no blockade by hostile forces, or a dangerous level of pirate activity, any early deficiencies in the colony's set-up should easily be overcome with imports from the more established Federation worlds. A blockade or pirate activity will be the major stumbling point in this plan, however. Unless the convoys to the Sobchak Colony are well escorted, hostile forces will be able to easily strangle the colony of vital goods. This brings me to your recommendation as to the size of the colony. A million colonists? What time frame are you projecting in order to reach a million colonists? That figure is a bit extreme, considering that Repka only has 1.8 million inhabitants and Safko has just under a million; and both of these systems are established Federation members. Initial colony figures would realistically be roughly 5 to 10 thousand. You also mentioned finished products and consumer goods being exported from Sobchak. This is another excellent long-range goal, but not achievable in the immediate time frame. Initial emphasis needs to be placed on establishing a solid agricultural base with enough industry to support the colony. I agree with your military analysis of the situation, and your recommendations regarding fleet deployment. If only Starfleet could have filled the entire request. Your suggested fleet movements should provide an adequate patrol force for this region, as well as placing ships within easy reach of any hot spots that may develop. I am concerned about your idea to use the Nernst as bait for the pirates in the system. It is a strategically sound idea and, if successful, worth the risk. The cost of losing the science vessel, however, is something to weigh in the balance. One concern that I didn�t notice in your report was the heavy Klingon presence in this system. With an entire shipyard located right outside our back door, we must be ever vigilant to a full-fledged attack. The only advantage we have is they would need to transport crews to these new vessels before such an invasion could proceed. Klingons are a touchy bunch. Any of our fleet movements may stir them up anyway. Heck, they probably are supplying the pirates. Station Log, Stardate 7717.0 Starfleet has approved my request for additional ships for the Sobchak Sector, but only has allocated half of the combat vessels I have requested. I expected my request to be trimmed some. I only hope that, with recent events, we�ll have enough ships to successfully defend this Sector. Ships on hand: 73rd Sector Patrol Squadron There is a small standing patrol force homeported at K-10 that makes its rounds in the sector. It is as follows: USS India (NCC-1479), Lancaster-class USS Skua (NCC-1396), Kestrel-class USS Dazzler (NCC-1567) & USS Reporter (NCC-1787), Avenger-class USS Buccaneer (NCC-1686) & USS Spanker (NCC-1842), Predator-class USS Nernst (NCC-893), Oberth Class Additional ships: USS Alacrity (NCC-1881), Miranda Class USS Pelecyornis (NCC-1414), Kestrel Class USS Kite (NCC-1422), Kestrel Class USS Roc (NCC-1416), Kestrel Class USS Al Rashid (NCC-3802), Ptolemy Class Two MK II Cargo Pods Two MK IV Cargo Pods One Battle Pod Freighters: USS St. Claire (NCC-F1384), Huron Class Freighter USS Sault St. Marie (NCC-F1371), Huron Class Freighter USS Lake Michigan (NCC-F1314), Huron Class Freighter USS Kuiper (NCC-1545), Antares Class Freighter USS Meth-maren (NCC-1511), Antares Class Freighter USS Indian (NCC-T47), Ocean Class Freighter USS John Galt (NCC-F1524), Starmaster Class Freighter The following freighters are being retrofitted as Q-ships USS Sullust (NCC-1598), Antares Class USS Ruff (NCC-1517), Starmaster Class I have divided the fleet and given the following patrol/route assignments: The India, Skua and Pelecyornis have been dispatched to the Safko star system, the site of a recent raid by the Penxi. After assessing the situation, and assuring the citizens of Safko of Starfleet�s support and dedication, the three ships will follow a regular patrol route from Safko, along the Ul�Chek Nebula to K-10, back around the upper pininsula of Penxi space, then returning to Safko. The Dazzler and Buccaneer will patrol from Sobchak�s Planet, along the Ul�Chek Nebula and the border between Federation and Klingon space, up to just past K-10 before returning to Sobchak�s Planet. This patrol route will also keep these ships relatively close to Safko. The Reporter and Spanker will patrol from Sobchak�s Planet "south" along the Federation/Penxi border to the edge of the sector, then return to Sobchak�s Planet. The Kite and Roc will patrol from K-10 to Sobchak�s Planet to Safko, then return to K-10 The Alacrity will proudly display the flag of the Federation as it patrols from K-10 to Repka, then Ogul, then Espejo, then back to K-10 The Nernst will continue the exploration and mapping of the Ul�Chek Nebula Freighter convoys between Sobchak�s Planet and K-10 will be divided into two groups Group 1: USS St. Claire (NCC-F1384), Huron Class Freighter USS Sault St. Marie (NCC-F1371), Huron Class Freighter USS Kuiper (NCC-1545), Antares Class Freighter The USS Al Rashid will escort this group. She will tow one cargo pod and one battle pod. Group 2: USS Lake Michigan (NCC-F1314), Huron Class Freighter USS Meth-maren (NCC-1511), Antares Class Freighter USS Indian (NCC-T47), Ocean Class Freighter USS John Galt (NCC-F1524), Starmaster Class Freighter The Q-ships Sullust and Ruff will escort this group. Starfleet has requested that I oversee the establishment of the settlement on Sobchak�s Planet. Group 2 will therefore be assigned the initial task of delivering the colonists and initial supplies. I�ve requested that Safko supply the raw materials and metals needed for constructing the base colony and the limited mining operation. I have also sent out a request for any Hortas to immigrate to Sobchak�s Planet for mining opportunities. The planet may not be as rocky as Janus, but hopefully I�ll get some eager kids willing to leave the nest. Initial food shipments will arrive from Repka. We�ll import enough foodstuffs to last until the agricultural fields start producing adequately. Additionally, a base livestock population will be introduced to Sobchak�s planet. This group will be limited with an eye closely kept on the dangers of introducing alien wildlife into the environment. Federation science specialists will be on hand to determine which local fauna will be good for agricultural purposes. I have sent a request for Yvel to fill this area. Lastly, a Starfleet military garrison will be set up for colony defense. A standard satellite defense network will be placed in orbit and adequate ground-based phaser batteries installed. A small Penxi raiding party attacked Safko, killing 228 people and stealing numerous supplies. I have been in regular contact with the government of Safko with the goal of allaying their current state of unease. I have arranged for regular patrols to visit Safko and keep an eye on this troublesome spot of the sector. Additionally, I have encouraged the government of Safko of looking into beefing up their local security and defense network. Starfleet advisors are already there helping them recover from this attack. My Klingon counterpart, General Plis�Qen, has contacted me. He vehemently opposes the Nerst�s exploration of the Ul�Chek nebula, making the typical claims that we are covertly spying on the Klingon Empire. I have responded to his communiqu� (see additional file). In light of the Penxi attack, and the probability of a prolonged Klingon military presence on Sobchek�s Planet, I am requesting that Starfleet send the following additional ship: Four Valley Forge Class Cruisers Four Siegfried Class Dreadnauts Six Avenger Class Destroyers Two Miranda Class Cruisers End log. Communiqu� to the Penxi government: Penxi raiders have attacked a Federation colony in the Safko system claiming the lives of 228 being and stealing various supplies. While Starfleet and the Federation does not view this attack as being officially condoned by your government, we are forced to advice you that such attacks will not be tolerated and the Federation will take measures to defend ourselves from any further acts of aggression, including, but not limited to, finding and eliminating any such raiding parties and their bases of operation. Communique to General Plis'Qin, Klingon Defense Force: Greetings my dear General Plis'Qin, and welcome ot the Sobchak Sector. I do so hope your staff made you feel as welcome as my staff did up on my arrival. You have our utmost regrets over the loss of your vessel in the Ul'Chek Nebula. Sadly, those valiant warriors now serving in Sto'Vo'Kor are the only ones that know exactly what happened to them. Like your vessles and outposts, ours have been plagued by Penxi assaults, pirate raids and unusual encounters. Our survey ship, the USS Nernst, is currently investigating one of those mysterious readings in the nebula. Rest assured this mission is purely scientific and not one of a clandestine nature. We are Starfleet officers, not Romulans. We are not in the habit of using cloaks or camoflage and spy on our neighbors. We are honorable warriors, not green-blooded cowards. We have noticed the approach of your colony vessels toward Sobchak's Planet. I hope you have a successful colony established. Our colony will stand by to assist you in any way necessary. Do feel free to visit us at K-10 anytime. Our doors are always open for your staff's colorful shore-leave visits. I have sent a special package with this communication. I hope you find our whiskey to your liking. It's not as potent as blood wine, but still enjoyable. May you feast on the hearts of your enemies! Herb Shrump, Admiral, Starfleet Command, Sobchak Sector. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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