Righteous Reign by MacDonald Thomas J

Author:MacDonald, Thomas J [MacDonald, Thomas J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Thomas J. MacDonald
Published: 2016-02-15T18:30:00+00:00

Memo

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To: OESA C&C, Emperor Edward III, Office of the First Minister, Secretary of Defense

From: Admiral George T. Bryant Commander Mobile Fifth Command

Cc: No other copies distributed

Sub: Peace Talks

Date: May 3, 2249

All,

I am pleased to inform you that, discussions with the enemy whose attack we recently repelled are making positive progress. Our impression here is that their warrior caste society attacked for little more than the glory of winning another war; and, subjugating another people. Though quite intelligent, tactically capable and technologically advanced, they seem to have been poorly prepared for what they faced in the endeavor. They knew little or nothing about us; did little if any intelligence preparation; and, had not even determined the size or strength of the enemy they would face.

Though they took a fool hardy course, they seem to be a people who are honorable and can be trusted to keep their word. The leader of the attack - General Yanigg - has sent communications to his Emperor requesting the approval to negotiate a peace treaty. In the meantime, we are still holding prisoners in our brigs. We have made the General and a subordinate Colonel our "guests" aboard the Columbia. We have detained a few enemy vessels, in our region for tactical reasons; though, all others have been cleared from Orion Empire space.

Communications with General Yanigg's superiors is delayed by distance. Messages must travel sixty-five light years each way, by drone. In the meantime, the General and I will begin treaty discussions in the hope of having a document ready, when his authorization arrives. My goal here is just to keep them at a distance from our space. They are essentially aggressive by nature; so, it is possible a change in leadership could create the conditions for a future attack. However, they pride themselves in their honor and believe it dishonorable to break a promise or contract; so, I believe a treaty is the means to keep them in check through future generations. To achieve our treaty objective, we will obtain agreement from them not to trespass in our, or our allies' territory. Further to that, we will establish a buffer zone outside our territory which will secure our border and our trading partners. This enemy appears to be a very proud species; so, I do not believe we should attempt to extract reparations. I believe that any such penalties would serve to belittle them; and, would result in termination of our treaty sometime in the future.

We must be prepared to demonstrate that, we would back such a treaty with force. I have stressed that it is only through our good will that we do not attack and disable their offensive capabilities permanently. In that light, it would be a wise idea to negotiate defense and non-aggression pacts with our partners with the aim of holding large joint military exercises outside our boarders as a demonstration and constant reminder of our strength.

I believe any treaty with this enemy should be concise and simple not including any other goals but peace, non-aggression and prevention of trespass.

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