101554.4
CAPT C. Dubois
LOCATION Ralin homeworld.
MISSION Resume contacts with Ralin government for the establishment of a diplomatic alliance.
OUTCOME The proposal for a defense treaty has been accepted, together with the provision of ships, other forms of aid, and the formalization of trade relationships and a direct communication line with the Ralin government.
KEY PERSONNEL
- CAPT Dubois, USS Peacecraft
NARRATIVE Contact with the Ralin government has been established immediately upon arrival in the system. The meeting took place on the homeworld, at coordinates provided by Ralin, by Capt. Dubois in person, with the support of a team detached from the Diplomatic Department of the Peacecraft. The Ralin government was represented by Delegate Martin Kori and Admiral Takar Irani.
The meeting itself was quite straightforward, in line with previous experiences with Ralin. The offer for a defense alliance was forwarded, together with the following addenda:
- Formalization of a free trade agreement (also in light of the increase in traffic between Ralin and Federation space).
- The establishment of a direct line of communication between Federation authorities (and in particular 38th Fleet Command) and the Ralin government.
- Support by Starfleet for the construction of new ships for the Ralin defense forces.
The offer was promptly accepted, as expected after the results of the previous visit.
It should be noted that the Ralin government was particularly averse at the possibility that the defense treaty would have forced them to join in struggles that solely involved the Federation. Capt. Dubois and the diplomatic support team deemed a priority to keep the defense treaty in place, as a way also to ensure some form of Federation control over future actions by Ralin, and as such they accepted to eliminate any reference to Ralin supporting the Federation beyond its area of interest.
RECOMMENDATION It is clear that this agreement cannot be considered but a starting point. The measures added were meant to work as trust-building tools, and the whole agreement should be interpreted in this way. Ralin is still suspicious of the Federation, but they are showing a willingness to move beyond prejudices to build a stable and productive relationship, also given their permanent fears of attack or encroachement by Viggo. It is the opinion of this officer that Starfleet can do much to allay these fears, and to show that partnership with the Federation is the best option for Ralin. Also, to ensure Ralin reaches full defense capabilities will at the same time help the Federation create a bulwark against Azedi revanchism on one side, and increase Ralin’s trust on the other. Of course, particularly this point requires careful monitoring on our part. It should be imperative to establish a permanent mission on Ralin as soon as diplomatically feasible.
OOC Thanks to @Aev for hosting the meeting!