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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Wraith: [QB] Question 5 5a) Well, they�re definitely serious about making a show of force� But is it anything more than that? I still don�t think the Gorn would risk a full scale conflict with the Federation. I�d reiterate my demands to the commander of the Gorn advance party for the calling off of the main Gorn force, with a deadline. Let�s say twelve hours before they rendezvous with the advance force. I would state again the Federation�s willingness to negotiate a compromise over systems which were not under Federation protection, particularly AJ-946. My essential dispositions would not be changed by this information. However, I would (discreetly) collect targeting information on the Gorn ships and assign targeting priorities; the to Sabre equivalents would be engaged by my Sabres (surprise, surprise), while Palmerston and Thermistocles engage the battlecruiser and Arran slips in to target the colony ship. However, my vessels will aim to disable only, with emphasis on propulsion and weapons systems. In a rapid, high speed attack, the fleet should be able to inflict sufficient damage to the Gorn vessels without being exposed to serious risk themselves. This will convince the Gorn of the seriousness of the Federation�s intent to defend its territory and maybe even persuade them to call off the main fleet. 5b) Following the neutralisation of the Gorn advance force, my in sector fleet would retreat to an RV point to meet the 95th and 96th RRSqns. Given the gap between the arrival of Starfleet forces and the Gorn main fleet, the exact response will depend upon the actions of the Gorn. My pre-emptive strike, disabling the ships in the advanced fleet should mean they stay in the vicinity of these ships, at least initially. I will warn the Gorn commander that any advance from this spot will be considered an act of war. Exact responses will depend on what the Gorn do. I�ll give Captain Shaala full tactical command. He knows his ships and commanders better than I do and has trained with them. Even if he�s never been involved with the Gorn before, he can read briefing documents and I�m sure in this sector, at least some of his staff or senior officers does have first hand knowledge. Given the size and power of the Gorn fleet, even with reinforcements I can't hope to defeat them outright. If my initial bluff doesn't work, then I'll have to settle for a series of fast, limited strikes, if at all possible against isolated units. This will continue until larger Federation ships can arrive. 5c) Point out to the Dorzans that, while this is an internal matter in which the Federation wouldn't normally intervene, there are Federation citizens placed in direct risk by their actions, which makes it a Federation problem. So they'd damn well better come back to the negotiating table because our patience regarding their application for membership is not infinite. Either that or get them to ask for Federation assistance in extracting the hostages. 5d) Send one of my Novas to ask (politely) what their intentions are. I doubt they're hostile (hopefully). We haven't done anything since the original incident to piss them off. If they are friendly I'd ask for their help in a co-ordinated defence of the sector against the Gorn. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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