Argo Fleetwide Address

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TO <38th\All>
CC CMDR Wildman
BCC GNN Aldebaran; FNS Beta Quadrant;
FROM VADM Perim

SUBJ Argo
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Officers, Crew, Family,

We've suffered a terrible, unthinkable loss. We've been forced from our home, our place of safety, our way of life. We've said goodbye to coworkers and friends and family and loved ones. We've been forced to sit here, in cramped quarters and hallways and cargobays, and wait for news, and wait for instructions, and wait and wait and wait.

I'm sorry. You deserve better.



You deserve to know that in the days following the battle at DS13, Argo ships and crews worked diligently to recover survivors from on and around DS13, despite dangerous and unstable conditions. You deserve to know that all lifesigns have been recovered; that everyone who survived aboard after the initial evacuation, has been recovered. Today, you deserve to know that at least sixteen thousand lives have been lost, with almost as many still listed as missing. You deserve to know that as we move forward with investigation, as we stabilize DS13 and gain access to destroyed areas, the number of missing will decrease, and the count of the dead will rise.

You deserve to know that hope isn't lost, if you're still searching for a loved one. I'm told that large groups of survivors onboard various ships have yet to be accounted for. Our medical staff has informed me that they still have thousands in treatment who arrived without identification.

This process is ongoing. With every passing day, we will learn more. Starting today, files have been made available on the fleetwide network and terminals have been set up in K-7 public areas. These will be updated every day, at the start of alpha shift, with lists of every person identified as safe, injured, missing, or deceased.



Most of you have unanswered questions about what happened, and what's happening now, and what will happen next.

What I can tell you is that previously unknown aggressors interrupted the peace conference with the Confederacy of Azed. By all accounts, the talks were going well, prior to the incursion. The battle was chaotic and both sides refused to acknowledge calls for ceasefire. Starfleet's attempts to stop the fighting were interpreted as aggression, and DS13 came under fire from both sides. Heroic efforts were made to defend and stabilize the station, with some groups remaining until the very last possible moment before evacuating.

Search and rescue efforts for survivors, as mentioned above, recovered all lifesigns detected. Small groups were later recovered from external structures, and areas hidden from sensors. Engineering teams will begin their damage assessment this week, and once the wreckage is deemed safe, recovery efforts will resume. As time goes on, we will continue the process of accounting for all personnel, civilian and Starfleet alike.

Relocation efforts have already begun, and will continue throughout the month. Many of you will soon receive assignment orders to ships of the fleet, to teams stationed on K-7, or to the nearby Federation settlement at Aldebaran III. Civilians may be asked to relocate, temporarily or permanently, to combat overcrowding. Families will not be separated. If you have any questions about relocation orders received, do not hesitate to ask them.

With regards to the Confederacy of Azed, I can now confirm that the Federation Council will not be issuing a declaration of war. Do not mistake this for inaction. While I cannot share any operational details today, I can assure you that appropriate actions are being taken, and more information will be available soon. Needless aggression and disregard for sentient life cannot and will not be tolerated. Argo will, as it always has, work to secure and defend the Federation's borders and citizens against any who would see us harmed.



Many of you are upset, and rightfully so. You've been hurt and insulted and kept in the dark for far too long. Some of you are lashing out, looking for someone to blame or something, anything, to do. Starting today, I will be personally available every day in the Deck 18 mess hall, to answer your questions and hear your concerns. Alpha and Beta shifts today, Gamma and Delta shifts tomorrow. This rotation will continue for as long as necessary. Those of you unable to come in person are encouraged to participate remotely.

Bring me your questions, your worries, your complaints. I will listen, I will answer, and I will do what I can to help. We will have resources for those that need them, and volunteer assignments for those that want them. Bring me your anger, your sorrow, and your camaraderie, and I will share with you my own.



Now more than ever, we must hold to the values that make us who we truly are. We are the Federation, and we are Starfleet. When the galaxy calls for war, we must stand for peace. In the wake of our greatest tragedies, we must speak with one voice, together, to any who will listen: This was not in vain. From this we will grow, from this we will better ourselves. From this, we will rise not to violence or revenge or retribution, but to peace and understanding, for all.


//SIGNED//
Vice Admiral Neema Perim
Commanding Officer
Starfleet 38th Fleet

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((I will be (mostly) available alpha+1 through beta+3 today and alpha through delta tomorrow, for anyone who wants to show up and chat with Perim. If I appear afk, I probably stepped away to do something around the house, so just send me a tell or a PM on discord and I'll be back!))
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((bumping for anyone who missed it. Prior to beta today I'll be here but may not be idling in game, so poke me if you wanna chat! After beta, I should be in-game for most of the evening/night, so feel free to come find me! If you miss out today too but still wanna come yell at berate throw things at have a nice casual chat with the Fleet CO, I'd be happy to set up a time just for you!))
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TO <38th\All>
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FROM LCDR Gira Moen Niya
SUBJ Unexpected Assistance
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To all of the 38th,

In these trying times, one must often remember that people who confront us are not a faceless horde, but made up of individuals with their own lives, hopes and dreams.

It is keeping this in mind that we reach out to you. A refugee from the Azed Confederacy has come to Starfleet. This individual has been granted protection in exchange for information on the Confederacy. He has been entirely helpful and willing from the moment he came.

For those of you who might view the Azed Confederacy as enemies and wish this individual harm, I say this: remember who we are and what we stand for. Remember that this is a single individual who sought help, and offered help in return.

To quote Aristophanes, the Greek poet: "Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war."

This refugee is named Faus and is available to be spoken with, if you have questions.

//SIGNED//
Lieutenant Commander Gira Moen Niya
Public Affairs Officer
Starfleet 38th Fleet

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TO <38th\All>
CC CMDR Wildman
FROM VADM Perim

SUBJ One Month Later
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One month has passed since the battle at DS13.

As of today, nearly all persons present on the station at the time of the attack have been accounted for. Thought it may be difficult to think of the positives, I can confirm that more than 90% of the civilian population has been recovered safely, and all personnel rescued from the station have now been identified. We now know that Twenty-one thousand one hundred forty-five people will not be returning to us. Together, we have mourned the dead, and we will continue to do so. Group sessions and group mealtimes are still available for anyone who wants to listen or to speak or to help or to get help. Together, we have discussed our failures and celebrated our accomplishments. And we will continue to do so. Every day, I hear stories of ordinary people doing incredible things for each other, during the crisis and since. These stories define us, and will not be forgotten.

We have faced those who would see us harmed, and we will continue to do so. Many of you have read the reports, but I can now publicly confirm that an Alliance task force struck back at Azedi military targets, sending the message that the Federation will not accept wanton aggression or violations of our borders. We have identified the previously unknown species that interrupted the talks as the Junayd, and are likewise taking steps to make contact with them to deliver the same message. It is my sincere hope that both the Confederacy and the Junayd will meet us at the negotiating table to prevent anything like this from happening ever again.

We have started to rebuild. Last week the first steps were taken towards reclaiming our home. Debris was cleared and access was gained to the majority of Deep Space 13. This week, we start construction and repairs. This will not be a short or simple task, but rather another challenge for us to meet. We must move forward from this tragedy. This week, many of you will receive new assignment orders. Some will remain, to assist directly with reconstruction. Some will be assigned to ships of the fleet, to the extent that is possible. Many of you, however, will be issued far more difficult orders. You will be assigned postings external to our fleet. K-7 is not capable of housing all of us, and until such time that Deep Space 13 is again operational, I cannot keep your talents and expertise from other ships and stations and bases throughout the galaxy that require your services. As you depart I want you to know that you are equally responsible for our future successes, as we remain together in spirit and solidarity.

No commander will ever be more proud than I am of all of you, today. I will continue to spend one shift per day working from the Deck 18 mess hall, available to hear your questions and concerns. Please do not hesitate to come talk with me.


//SIGNED//
Vice Admiral Neema Perim
Commanding Officer
Starfleet 38th Fleet

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//ATTACHMENT// Counseling Status and Services on K-7
//ATTACHMENT// Project DS13
//ATTACHMENT// DS13 Crew Assignment Orders
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