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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Neutrino 123: [QB] Question 3: Part a: In response to Minutiaeman�s scenario, a quick attack would be the best option. The combat forces in the nebula would be recalled (two Predators), and the convoy would stop at Safko, after trading a Kestral for the Avenger at Repka. Then the convoy would stay at Safko, with it�s Kestral escort providing defense, while the other Avenger stationed at Safko joins the strike force, now two Avengers and two Predators. The strike force would quickly proceed to the target. The Penxi may get disgruntled about this, but it is not their territory, so they have no real jurisdiction over it. As a concession to their proximity, they would be informed of the attack via subspace communications before it takes place, but NOT before they would have time to send a message to the pirate outpost. Part b: It must have been a pretty powerful pirate force that got past the Klingon escorts to damage their ships. I am worried that they decided to take advantage of the Klingon�s haste to get to the planet, and thus divided the Klingons forces in the initial attack, planning to return to attack the weakened forces. The two Predators and one Oberth in the nebula should really be dispatched to not only assist, but to escort the Klingon stragglers. The Klingons belligerency complicates the situation, since they might think that the Federation ship�s might pass knowledge of the stragglers location to the pirates. Nevertheless, this would only be of great importance if pirates actually attacked, and then Federation ships would fight the pirates Thus, the Oberth and two Predators will escort the Klingon stragglers through the rest of the nebula, with the Oberth there to provide early warning. If the Klingons are not comfortable with a close escort, they would remain further away, but still with close response time. As for the Klingons accusations of foul play, there probably isn�t much we can do, other then inform them that the destruction of piracy is one of the Federation�s main goals in this sector. Afterall, they just killed several of our civilians, and that can�t be a ruse since you know how disgruntled the Federations gets when its citizens get killed. Part c: There really is not much we can do here. There are plenty of other good agricultural areas on this planet (unless it has REALLY weird weather) for the colony to be built. In fact, the Klingon colony is likely to be less prosperous since it is built in an area best for agriculture, so perhaps we now have an advantage in the colonization race. On the other hand, the fact that the Klingons built on the exact spot the Federation wanted to spells trouble. They must somehow have known where we were planning to build the colony, since if they had optimized their choice for mining, they would have built somewhere else. This indicates that they have a source of information within the Federation. An undercover investigation of this should take place as soon as possible. Part d: DSU Qiao Feng is obviously really stupid. We have no authority to remove the Klingons at all, so I would give him a stern lecture. [URL=http://img224.imageshack.us/my.php?image=colonylocationsby1.png] [IMG]http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/8380/colonylocationsby1.th.png[/IMG][/URL] This guy is probably incompetent, why else would he mention family ancestry in non-casual conversation? If he actually does have a bad record, I want him removed from this sector as quickly as possible. The best way to do this would be to search his record for the no doubt many inadequacies and make the recommendation to the colonization administration. Hopefully it isn�t headed by one of his illustrious family members... At the very least, he is not to be given any weapons control for the colony�s defenses due to his temper and high belligerency. Starfleet personnel will handle any defenses, though the colonists will certainly be consulted. Part e: It is good that the planets see fit to take an active role in the defenses, but they are going about it in the wrong way. Border patrol, as Minutiaeman mentioned, is not the best way for dealing with pirates, especially since they might have a secret base within Federation territory, making the border patrol COMPLETELY useless. Also, if they operate independently, the overall defense will be less efficient, since Starfleet and the local forces may duplicate effort. The planets will be approached, and it would be suggested that they form some patrol groups to patrol the shipping lanes, or even create civilian convoys composed of civilian ships that are not in the Starfleet-protected convoy. There would be no need to mention the rumors when talking to the planets. A simple persuasive approach would be suitable, emphasizing that Starfleet may have failed to provide adequate defense in the past, but now there�s a new commander around... :cool: Part f: These are perfectly reasonable things for him to look up. After all, he is the colony administrator (for now...). The totalitarian agriculture is a bit weird, and it would be contrary to Federation principles to implement such a thing. However, it COULD simply be his hobby. There is no need to confront him about any of this things, but I am still suspicious that he might be partially working for the Klingons, especially with their apparent knowledge of the colony�s location. The investigation would certainly cover Qiao, and his communications would be watched. I wonder if the Klingons are planning on some totalitarian agriculture? One would think their agriculture is already like that, though... Another possibility is that he is not working for the Klingons, but secretly wants to implement totalitarian agriculture himself. Due to colonial rights, it might be difficult to stop him if he gets going, so hopefully there is some way to emphasize ecological friendliness in the colony... Addendum on colony location: I chose the colony locations based on my limited knowledge of climate. It seemed that the equator was too hot, but that the temperature gradiant was large, so I didn't want to be too far from the equator. The colony location are near water, but not directly on the coast, so they should get decent rainfall (they are not in mountain range shadows), be fairly temperate, and have mild weather. One is coastal, and the other is near a lake. P.S. Minutiaeman, wasn�t the Federation colony supposed to contain 5,000 people? [/QB][/QUOTE]
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