To: @38th.ShipCOs
CC: @38th.Command
BCC: <38th/All>
From: RDML Bishop, S
Subj: Addendum: Developments in the Klingon Empire
ALCON,
Recent events have deemed it necessary to circulate an addendum to the memorandum above.
Despite the Klingon Empire’s internal turmoil, it is still the intention of the Federation to maintain our alliance – even if we must make that effort alone for the time being. Attacks on our allies by hostile foreign powers cannot be tolerated. In matters where internal House politics are not directly involved, Starfleet is authorized to render military aid to KDF forces, if requested, against purely external threats.
It is the hope of the Diplomatic Corps and the Federation Council that the simple reaffirmation of Starfleet’s commitment to defending our neighbours may be enough to avoid violence, but we must be equally prepared to stand behind that commitment should some choose to challenge it.
Commanding Officers have the authority to act on the above as necessary. It is preferable that Command be notified before any action is taken, but should the circumstances not allow, Command should be notified as soon as it is feasible to do so.
Please contact the Office of the Admiralty if you have any questions.
Regards,
//SIGNED//
Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Samuel Bishop, PhD
Executive Officer, 38th Fleet ‘Argo’