Date of Report: 95840.9
Source: Runis’dru’Salli
Reference: PARINFILE/SI20/E/2
Comiled For: CAPT Nimitz, A.
Filed By: LTCMDR Kerro, T.
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Runis'dru'Salli' (Typical Hi'drun Male)
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dri'Ulaan (Typical Posdri Male)
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Captain Nimitz,
Further to Article 13, Section 1(b) of the Starfleet charter, I am pleased to share with you information gathered on the announced subject for intelligence purposes.
I conducted an interview with Runis’dru’Salli aboard the U.S.S. Pegasus in the secured holodeck set aside for him. This report will contain Intelligence relating to the Kingdom of Parin, its peoples and the group that Runis’dru’Salli leads.
THREAT ASSESSMENT: It is my belief that Runis’dru’Salli does not pose a threat to himself, or directly the Federation or its citizens. His request on assistance with suicide was in relation to his extradition. He strongly believes that if he were to be returned to the Kingdom of Parin, he would face certain torture and eventual death.
In relation to the Kingdom itself, his opinions, thoughts and messages may be extremely harmful to the current governing body of Parin civilisation.
NARRATIVE:Runis’dru’Salli’s organisation is believed to be large, however he had no exact numbers, the group itself elicits support mainly from countryside settlements and impoverished cities. In his own words, “Infiltrating the army and upper classes have been difficult.”.
The group is envisioned to build a better tomorrow for Parin and people to flourish. He believes the regime, government and society requires a radical restructuring. He wants to see the people assume control of the government.
When asked why he came to a Federation aligned world; the Talons had found his location and he felt watched. The only way to escape was to leave their area of operation. He made no mention of the Federation or its political system being part of his desire to seek refuge there.
The Talons are an agency under the Ministry of Security and Harmony, they operate in shadows and secrecy, tasked to eliminate what they view as dangers to the monarchy.
The upper classes are typically free from persecution, especially if they have a seat in the Kultok (“Assembly of the wise”, consists of 100 members where each member is appointed by the High King from nobility. Historically they had little power once the armies were placed under the crown, but roughly a century ago there was “The Age of Reforms” which expanded their power and role in the government. The Grand Archon now has a say in government policy and the King must either appoint ministers from the Kultok or seek the Kultok’s permission. – Unofficially the King possesses total control, and merely receives advice from the Kultok as to preserve the nobility, their wealth and power).
The army’s rank and file are genetically modified at birth to prevent independent thought, ensuring total loyalty to the officers and Crown. He and his group would prevent such from happening.
I asked if members of Parin society are assigned their station at birth, or if there was a military caste. He replied; the Hidrun possess the same legal rights and privileges, though are not born into fortunes. The Posdri are essentially treat as slaves, the act itself was outlawed a century ago, however they work and toil for the nobility and for nothing. There is no legal caste system anymore, however, the parents determine what happens to a Posdri.
FURTHER READING: The Chains of the Crown. (2418). Milat III: dri’Ulaan. “The monarchy infects societal thought. Those who have power and benefit from this exploitation create social norms to reinforce the status quo.”
Runis’dru’Salli fears Parin may be doomed to oppression without support of a Starfleet/Federation intervention.
The naming conventions in Parin society would have his name be Salli Runis (in Federation standard form). dru establishes he is of the Hidrun, Posdri (dri) are seen as an inferior. Runis believes equality must apply to all for all to live freely.
RECOMMENDATION: I recommend caution, Captain. We are on the cusp of the Prime Directive and the Federation cannot be seen to interfere or support what another power would consider a hostile or even terrorist movement. That being said, he is under the strong belief that being sent back to the Kingdom would result in his torture and ultimate death.
While the Federation cannot interfere with what is clearly an internal matter, we can not send someone to their death or for torture. I would request an asylum plea be discussed with Runis’dru’Salli and with the Ambassador’s office while the Federation Council deliberates on the information provided here in seeking further information on the Parin political climate and potentially issuing a response with their findings.
The treaty signed by yourself is a simple research and technology sharing agreement and contains no extradition clause nor establishes formal diplomatic ties so I do not believe the Kingdom has legal recompense to expect the return of Runis’dru’Salli to the Kingdom of Parin.
While my recommendation is to not comply with the Kingdom’s extradition request, I believe not doing so may be harmful to relations with the Kingdom, in particular if Runis’dru’Salli is speaking the truth. Unfortunately without the additional considerations afforded by the Federation Council and Diplomatic Corps I do not believe we can make a judgement at this point, however the ultimate judgement will lie with Ambassador Perim.
//SIGNED//
Lieutenant Commander Thani Kerro
Chief Intelligence Officer
U.S.S. Pegasus
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