First Secretary Aitas - Plates in the Air

[Aitas]

(( Briefing Room, Zumaris High Command ))

Aitas: It would give you a much stronger resource with which to bargain, whether with the Vaadwaur, the UAW, or any others. 

Which, given that they hadn't simply taken the Vaadwaur offer, the Zumardi seemed to value.

Zakrem: We have been doing it for a number of centuries. We have naturally harmonic ways to not only mine it but synthesize it and recrystalize used dilithium. Those are things we can help with after this incident to prevent this from reoccuring. No weapons needed.

She gave Zakrem a brief nod; there were many ways to help the Zumardi manage their own resources, rather than being overrun by one group or another due to the influence of the UAW. 

Byu’I’Vera: If the Federation would assist in finding the amount of dilithium we could mine without causing permanent damage, that would be appreciated. I imagine your scans are more sophisticated than ours. 

Aitas: Quite possible. There is a nearby world we’re in contact with, Uwe II, that also has conducted particular research on the subject. We would wish to give you multiple options as to how to approach the dilithium. 

The Uwezo deference for their trees had, given their growing knowledge, encouraged a particular focus on low-impact and small-scale mining as necessary. A positive sign, from the reports Aitas had seen.

Moore/Zakrem: Response

Byu’Vera: In case combat still continues. Is there technology that prevents them from scanning our planet? Preventing them getting accurate data for orbital support would make them think twice about ground invasion. 

Aitas tilted her head, deferring to Moore and Zakrem on the matter. Both because of their related expertise, and because Fureri had pinged her about an incoming, private, message.

Hopper’s words were short, but promising. Time would tell if such promise came to fruition.

In truth, she wouldn’t be shocked if the Astrofleet vessels were in a dreadful state when they arrived, also.

Moore/Zakrem: Response

Aitas: Also, General, I did receive a brief reply from our leadership. They are asking the UAW for the return of those of your people which the UAW took previously.

An admittance that might have been hard-earned, from a group that seemed to view themselves as enlightened. But she doubted the Zumardi would care much for the symbol; they required action. 

Byu’I’Vera/Moore/Zakrem: Response

Aitas: The UAW adopting our guise makes their actions against you feel more of a betrayal, to our people. We do not wish our reputation to bear their folly. But it also means they may find our voice kinder to their ears than your own.

The Federation always hoped to be an inspiration, a force leading others toward some sort of enlightenment. To have the UAW turn on that…well, Aitas expected that a few of the Starfleet crew would have been tempted to leave them to a great many consequences of their own actions.

But not to such a widely-spreading plague. 

Byu’I’Vera/Moore/Zakrem: Response

Aitas: Chief, with the General's permission, please emphasize the Zumardi’s long history of trade with other worlds in the reply to the USS Kepler. ::She turned to Byu’I’vera:: It is unusual where most of our people have come from for such trade to exist without the pursuit of warp as well. I would ensure our leadership understands more fully your breadth of experience.

Her skirt rustled as she moved, the leaves, the petals settling back atop each other. 

Byu’I’Vera/Moore/Zakrem: Response


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First Secretary Aitas

Federation Diplomatic Corps

Amity Outpost

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