Zelvan-Tiyanki Plan of Action

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To: CAPT Tungsten; LT Stern;
CC: Peacekeeping Task Force
From: Ambassador Perim
Subj: Zelvan-Tiyanki Task Force & Plan of Action

Hello Officers,

With the 38th’s return from leave rotation, I feel it’s time for an update and recap of our current plan of action. Simply put, our relief forces have reported no change to the current status quo while we’ve been away. This leaves us free to continue our objectives as previously decided.

@FDC Report 98493

1. Starfleet will recontact Zelvan Commissioner of State to counteroffer with the cessation of Speare weapons sales to the “Tiy’s Revenge” terrorist organization, rather than shutdown of the entire company. Rather than assuring United Ballistics’ cooperation by hurting their profits, we intend to entice them with an opportunity for increased profits. The Federation’s assistance in the matter is contingent on the Zelvan government’s support for a peace treaty with the Tiyanki.

2. If the Zelvan Commissioner is amenable, Starfleet will contact the Tiyanki government to make the reciprocal proposal. The Tiyanki will receive favorable conditions in peace treaty negotiations in exchange for disavowing the Tiy’s Revenge group. Note that the Tiyanki government must disavow Tiy’s Revenge and request Federation assistance in stopping their armament. Starfleet is authorized to communicate with that requirement in mind, however, it must be understood that without this element, Federation non-interference policies remain in effect and the plan cannot continue beyond this point.

3. If both the Zelvan and Tiyanki governments have agreed, the Federation will approach Speare Corporation/United Ballistics to negotiate an end of their sales to Tiy’s Revenge. With a goal of stopping sales, the contract will need to be sufficiently lucrative to outpace those profits. Disregard of the evidence of illicit activities provided by the Zelvan Commissioner, and the potential extra security measures Starfleet might otherwise choose to impose upon the company, may serve as an additional inducement. In addition to simply stopping arms sales, the negotiation should impress upon Speare and its parent company that a peace agreement between the Zelvans and Tiyanki can and will be more profitable for them in the long term than an ongoing conflict.

4. As it has been suggested that in the absence of Speare sourcing of weapons, Tiy’s Revenge is likely to turn to foreign entities such as the Kingdom of Parin and Isep Xedi II. As the final step towards ensuring our end of the bargain, the FDC will approach both of these governments and secure agreements from them not to sell arms to the group. Isep Xedi is expected to be the more challenging negotiation.

5. With all of the above enacted, the Federation will facilitate another round of treaty negotiations between the Zelvans and Tiyanki, in the hopes that the spirit of cooperation fostered on this isolated issue will translate into a more genuine concerted effort to achieve a lasting stability in the region.

As of this time, Objective #2 has been completed. The timing of a visit from the Tiyanki representative afforded us the opportunity to make the proposal, and therefore it was conducted first.

• That leaves Objective #1 above - contacting the Zelvans to make the proposal - as our first priority before we can proceed down the list. Captain Tungsten, I would appreciate it if you or one of the Captains in your task force could initiate this promptly.

• Assuming that is successful, Lieutenant Stern, I would like you to then initiate contact with Speare Corporation to accomplish Objective #3.

• Finally, when appropriate, I will personally contact the governments of Parin and Isep Xedi to accomplish Objective #4.

For a general refresher on the situation and actions to date, please reference the database section titled zelvan-tiyanki. If there are any questions or problems along the way, please do not hesitate to reach out.

//SIGNED//
Neema Perim
Federation Ambassador

OOC Paging @DrakeTungsten and @Aev! Just throwing out a reminder/summary of where we were and what the next steps are! Others interested can be part of the task force that was CC’d to obtain this knowledge ICly.

I’ve been in contact with @Valore and you guys can contact them to set up your interactions at your convenience. Have fun!

[Aev]

To: Ambassador Perim
CC: CAPT Tungsten
From: LT Stern
Subj: RE: Zelvan-Tiyanki…

Ambassador,

I’ve just wrapped up talks with Speare and can report that objective three has been accomplished. I’ve attached the negotiated contract if you’d like to review it. Unfortunately, my read is that Speare doesn’t appear to have any significant amount of influence with its parent company. I doubt much of what I covered regarding future relations between the Zelvans and Tiyanki will reach United Ballistic’s management.

//SIGNED//
Lieutenant Ulrich Stern
Diplomatic Corps Attaché

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//ATTACHMENT// Speare Contract