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[STRIX] Security and Peacekeeping Operations - Vlillirier Solar System

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Mjalnar Gessenier
Doomheim
#1 - 2012-07-13 01:53:25 UTC
12 July YC 114

Alentene Solar System

Corporate Memorandum: Security and Peacekeeping Operations - Vlillirier Solar System (For Public Release)


This is notification and statement of intent on the conduct of future peacekeeping operations in Vlillirier Solar System to be carried out by Corporate Security Units of Strix Defence and Intelligence. Acting in support of the citizens and government of Vlillirier, Strix Defence and Intelligence shall seek to address specific security concerns in the Vlillirier Solar System through the deployment of private security assets tasked with carrying out third-party defence operations in the interests of the Vlillirier local assemblies and the Federation.

Due to the strategic importance of the Vlillirier System in the ongoing War against the Caldari State under Executor Tibus Heth, Strix Defence and Intelligence will in addition be using the Vlillirier System as a Rapid Reaction Base for interdiction operations against Provist force elements of the State Protectorate entering Placid via Aldranette and Oicx. These operations form part of current contractual obligations to the Federal Defence Union.

Security and Peacekeeping Operations in the Vlillirier System is considered a long-term committment with a 2+ year timeframe.

Current objectives in the Vlillirier System are as follows:

I. Anti-Wiyrkomi Operations


Wiyrkomi Corporation is considered a destabilizing security presence in the Vlillirier System and a hostile entity for continued political and economic support of the Caldari Providence Directorate in addition to complicity in the Provist occupation of Placid between YC 111 - YC 113.

Strix Defence and Intelligence Private Defence and Security assets shall seek the active suppression and denial of Wiyrkomi Corporation activities in the Vlillirier Solar System under the following provisos:

a) Any and all Wiyrkomi Corporation personnel found outside designated enclaves in the Vlillirier Solar System shall be considered a legitimate threat and open to engagement under current pre-emptive defensive action policies.

b) Kill-Capture operations are authorized against individual targets of Wiyrkomi Corporation considered a considerable threat to the peace and security of the people of the Vlillirier System.

c) Any and all Wiyrkomi Corporation assets found outside designated enclaves in the Vlillirier System will be open to siezure, forfeiture or destruction without compensation made.


II. Anti-Terrorism Operations


In conjunction with the Federal Intelligence Office, Corporate Security Units of Strix Defence and Intelligence shall seek to render assistance in on-going anti-terrorist operations in the Vlillirier system against known insurgent cells and Wiyrkomi-funded paramilitary collaborators.

These paramilitary insurgent cells pose a clear threat to the security of the Vlillirier System and direct action shall be taken against them with the following provisos:

a) The Vlillirier System is considered an active warzone and any Federal citizen deemed to be working for an insurgent cell or provides aid and support to Wiyrkomi Corporation shall be considered an enemy combatant and a legitimate threat open to engagement under current pre-emptive defensive action policies.

b) Strix Defence and Intelligence reserves the right to conduct the detention of suspected enemy combatants in the Vlillirier System prior to their rendition to appropriate Federal Authorities.


For Strix Defence and Intelligence:

Mjalnar Gessenier
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

This is a working document and subject to change.

//About Strix Defence and Intelligence Syndicate

Strix Defence and Intelligence Syndicate [STRIX] is the SCC registered Private Military Corporate Syndicate of Roden Shipyards corporate subsidiary Strix Defence and Intelligence Corporation [STXDI].

Primarily engaged in providing full spectrum third-party force and security options, military liaison and training, data analysis, as well as information network penetration-counter-penetration (PCP) services.

Strix Defence and Intelligence conducts the majority of its business with Federal and Republic government agencies as well as Roden Shipyards.

Strix Defence and Intelligence is currently led by Mjalnar Gessenier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Malcolm Khross
Doomheim
#2 - 2012-07-13 02:04:29 UTC
Mjalnar Gessenier wrote:

I. Anti-Wiyrkomi Operations


Wiyrkomi Corporation is considered a destabilizing security presence in the Vlillirier System and a hostile entity for continued political and economic support of the Caldari Providence Directorate in addition to complicity in the Provist occupation of Placid between YC 111 - YC 113.

Strix Defence and Intelligence Private Defence and Security assets shall seek the active suppression and denial of Wiyrkomi Corporation activities in the Vlillirier Solar System under the following provisos:

a) Any and all Wiyrkomi Corporation personnel found outside designated enclaves in the Vlillirier Solar System shall be considered a legitimate threat and open to engagement under current pre-emptive defensive action policies.

b) Kill-Capture operations are authorized against individual targets of Wiyrkomi Corporation considered a considerable threat to the peace and security of the people of the Vlillirier System.

c) Any and all Wiyrkomi Corporation assets found outside designated enclaves in the Vlillirier System will be open to siezure, forfeiture or destruction without compensation made.



Considering Wiyrkomi operates legally within Federation borders, then your hostile actions against Wiyrkomi interests and assets is, in and of itself, terrorism.

It seems that the Honor Guard's intentions to stay out of Federation space will have to be set aside as we defend Wiyrkomi's assets from the onslaught of terrorists. The Wiyrkomi Honor Guard will act in defense of Wiyrkomi assets and interests in Federation space and will engage any and all hostile actions that we are aware of.

See you in space, pirate.

~Malcolm Khross

Ilsenae Alexandros
Perkone
Caldari State
#3 - 2012-07-13 02:09:00 UTC
Malcolm Khross wrote:
It seems that the Honor Guard's intentions to stay out of Federation space will have to be set aside as we defend Wiyrkomi's assets from the onslaught of terrorists.

Mjalnar Gessenier wrote:
II. Anti-Terrorism Operations


Really a shame, because we would have helped you with this if not for the silliness.

To know the face of God is to know madness.

Mjalnar Gessenier
Doomheim
#4 - 2012-07-13 02:11:38 UTC  |  Edited by: Mjalnar Gessenier
Malcolm Khross wrote:

Considering Wiyrkomi operates legally within Federation borders, then your hostile actions against Wiyrkomi interests and assets is, in and of itself, terrorism.


M. Khross, Wiyrkomi has long sought to hide behind the skirts of CONCORD regulations as they actively fund terrorists and insurgents in the Vlillirier System. This is not piracy. This is corporate warfare against what is considered a hostile entity.
Malcolm Khross
Doomheim
#5 - 2012-07-13 02:17:04 UTC
Mjalnar Gessenier wrote:

M. Khross, Wiyrkomi has long sought to hide behind the skirts of CONCORD regulations as they actively fund terrorists and insurgents in the Vlillirier System. This is not piracy. This is corporate warfare against what is considered a hostile entity.


Good luck in proving these claims, Gessenier, just as you've failed to prove any claim I've ever challenged you on. Your justification is as lacking as your argument and corporate warfare doesn't involve physical aggression. Furthermore, Wiyrkomi isn't considered hostile by the Federation, this is a judgment you have made for yourselves.

You are acting without the proper authority from the sovereign power in the territory you are claiming to defend and acting against a non-hostile entity simply because you perceive it as hostile, that is piracy.

See you in space, pirate.

~Malcolm Khross

Seriphyn Inhonores
Elusenian Cooperative
#6 - 2012-07-13 02:27:19 UTC
I'd just point out that Gessanier's claim to have the support of the Vlillirier local government can be seen as just as flagrant as suggesting your Honor Guard belongs under the Wiyrkomi Corporation.

This is war. You might not like it, I certainly don't like it, but to think the Wiyrkomi Corporation are so innocent and honourable in their conduct is fallacy. As fallacious as assuming STRIX's "anti-terrorism operations" will be just as honourable.
Katrina Oniseki
Oniseki-Raata Internal Watch
Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
#7 - 2012-07-13 02:40:31 UTC  |  Edited by: Katrina Oniseki
Seriphyn Inhonores wrote:
I'd just point out that Gessanier's claim to have the support of the Vlillirier local government can be seen as just as flagrant as suggesting your Honor Guard belongs under the Wiyrkomi Corporation.


How so?

Katrina Oniseki

Mjalnar Gessenier
Doomheim
#8 - 2012-07-13 02:57:07 UTC
Malcolm Khross wrote:
corporate warfare doesn't involve physical aggression. Furthermore, Wiyrkomi isn't considered hostile by the Federation, this is a judgment you have made for yourselves.


Really? I suppose all those CONCORD sanctioned corporate war declarations are carried out solely with posturing, bravura and attempts to claim the moral high-ground then, M. Khross?

Wiyrkomi Corporation is considered a hostile entity for it's tacit and continued support of the Caldari Providence Directorate, material funding to Provists that are used in acts of violence against the Federation, material and political support to the Provists of the State Protectorate and complicity in the occupation of Placid. In addition, whilst Strix Defence and Intelligence is Federally registered it also operates as an SCC registered corporate syndicate, so no, at times I do not require the sanction of Federal Authorities in order to conduct operations in the interests of the Federation.

By all means, please M. Khross, continue to believe that fighting a war with pointed words will have a meaningful effect. Myself? I prefer to fight wars with pointed bullets and provide my mockery, scorn and derision to those that believe otherwise.
Kerri Knight
Ishukone Prosperity Exchange
#9 - 2012-07-13 04:41:38 UTC  |  Edited by: Kerri Knight
An escalation of hostilities involving the violent use of force against civilian targets and seizure of private (non-military) property within the borders of the Federation is highly disturbing. The presentation of your justifications is so broadly defined that it could arguably apply to just about any entity aligned with one of the major powers.

I have some specific issues I wish to address, here:

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Any and all Wiyrkomi Corporation personnel found outside designated enclaves in the Vlillirier Solar System shall be considered a legitimate threat and open to engagement under current pre-emptive defensive action policies.

Where are these "designated enclaves" and how was the determination of their location(s) arrived at? You are seeking the limit the freedom of movement and travel of Federal citizens, under what legal authority do you justify infringing upon such a basic human right?

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Kill-Capture operations are authorized against individual targets of Wiyrkomi Corporation considered a considerable threat to the peace and security of the people of the Vlillirier System.

What activities would one engage in to result in being a "considerable threat?"

Who will be making this determination and will any disclosure or oversight exist for the deliberations?

There are properly empowered authorities within the Federation who are answerable to the public when they either flagrantly violate civil rights or fail to act in defense of public safety. What gives you the right to implant yourself into this position and how can the public be assured you will be held accountable for your decisions?

Quote:
Any and all Wiyrkomi Corporation assets found outside designated enclaves in the Vlillirier System will be open to siezure, forfeiture or destruction without compensation made.

Again, there needs to be clarification on the precise meaning of "designated enclaves." If a complaint is made and the Federal Courts find you have stolen and destroyed private property ordering remuneration such as returning the goods or paying monetary damages, will you comply?

Quote:
The Vlillirier System is considered an active warzone and any Federal citizen deemed to be working for an insurgent cell or provides aid and support to Wiyrkomi Corporation shall be considered an enemy combatant and a legitimate threat open to engagement under current pre-emptive defensive action policies.

Wiyrkomi is a major employer in this system, are you saying all Federal citizens who have a job at Wiyrkomi can be murdered on the spot?

What plan do you or the Federal Administration have to address the massive spike in unemployment that would result if all of these people resigned first thing tomorrow?

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Strix Defence and Intelligence reserves the right to conduct the detention of suspected enemy combatants in the Vlillirier System prior to their rendition to appropriate Federal Authorities.

Are you claiming to have been formally deputized in some manner such that you can formally designate unarmed, non-hostile citizens as "enemy combatants" or does this constitute some sort of vigilantism?

"Wiyrkomi Corporation is considered a destabilizing security presence in the Vlillirier System and a hostile entity for continued political and economic support of the Caldari Providence Directorate

Strix Defence and Intelligence Syndicate [STRIX] is the SCC registered Private Military Corporate Syndicate of Roden Shipyards corporate subsidiary Strix Defence and Intelligence Corporation [STXDI]."

Roden is a major military arms contractor who's namesake is the current President of the Federation, wouldn't the argument of "political and economic support" be just as equally true going the other way?

[u]Kerri Knight[/u] Communications Director Ishukone Prosperity Exchange "Cooperation is the greater path than conflict"

John Revenent
Revenent Defence Corperation
Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
#10 - 2012-07-13 06:08:40 UTC
I see another Intaki like incident on the horizon.

Ishukone Loyalist - Private Contractor

"Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned."

Calliste Gessenier
Doomheim
#11 - 2012-07-13 06:33:50 UTC
As mon pere appears currently occupied in a board meeting, please allow me to address your questions Mlle. Knight.

"Where are these "designated enclaves" and how was the determination of their location(s) arrived at? You are seeking the limit the freedom of movement and travel of Federal citizens, under what legal authority do you justify infringing upon such a basic human right?"

Designated enclaves refers to areas, specifically orbital stations, that are currently protected under CONCORD Assembly regulations. Strix Defence and Intelligence considers any Wiyrkomi Corporate citizens or personnel operating outside of those designated zones persona non-grata. As such no infringement of legal rights occurs in the imepeding of their movements.

"What activities would one engage in to result in being a 'considerable threat?'"

Strix Defence and Intelligence is not responsible for those determinations, rather, the Federal Intelligence Office in general and the Special Department for Internal Investigations and Federal Security specifically.

"Who make be making this determination and will any disclosure or oversight exist for the deliberations?"

Corporate Disclosure Statements may be made available to the public regarding current operations in the Vlillirier System. Documentation regarding operational oversight may be made via a Freedom of Information request of the SDII or FIO when such becomes available - I believe YC 214 at the earliest.

"There are properly empowered authorities within the Federation who are answerable to the public when they either flagrantly violate civil rights or fail to act in defense of public safety. What gives you the right to implant yourself into this position and how can the public be assured you will be held accountable for your decisions?"


Operational oversight is conducted by the Special Department for Internal Investigations and Federal Security which is a properly empowered authority within the Federation answerable to the public when they either flagrantly violate civil rights or fail to act in defense of public safety. As such, the public can be assured that Corporate Security Units of Strix Defence and Intelligence shall be held accountable for decisions made in Vlillirier Peacekeeping Operations.

In addition, Strix Defence and Intelligence is a private corporation accountable only to its shareholders and regulatory authorities. Not the public.

"If a complaint is made and the Federal Courts find you have stolen and destroyed private property ordering remuneration such as returning the goods or paying monetary damages, will you comply?"


Hypothetically, yes.

"Wiyrkomi is a major employer in this system, are you saying all Federal citizens who have a job at Wiyrkomi can be murdered on the spot?"

Actions to be taken against Federal citizens are dependent upon determinations made by the SDII.

"What plan do you or the Federal Administration have to address the massive spike in unemployment that would result if all of these people resigned first thing tomorrow?"

Strix Defence and Intelligence may consider the expansion of space-borne manufacturing and planetary infrastructure development in the Vlillirier System in order to provide adequate employment and support to the people of Vlillirier.

"Are you claiming to have been formally deputized in some manner such that you can formally designate unarmed, non-hostile citizens as "enemy combatants" or does this constitute some sort of vigilantism?"

Question already answered as per SDII oversight of operations.

"Roden is a major military arms contractor who's namesake is the current President of the Federation, wouldn't the argument of "political and economic support" be just as equally true going the other way?"


Vlillirier operations are to be conducted by subsidiary Corporate Security Units of Strix Defence and Intelligence not subsidiaries of Roden Shipyards. The current corporate syndicate structure was chosen to ensure effective top-down management by the board of Strix Defence and Intelligence and is not indicative of Roden Shipyards ownership of all subsidiaries within the syndicate.
Halete
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#12 - 2012-07-13 06:42:44 UTC
Welcome to the Empire Wars.

Everyone actually trying to make a difference is a terrorist.

"To know the true path, but yet, to never follow it. That is possibly the gravest sin" - The Scriptures, Book of Missions 13:21

Malcolm Khross
Doomheim
#13 - 2012-07-13 11:10:56 UTC
Mjalnar Gessenier wrote:
Wiyrkomi Corporation is considered a hostile entity for it's tacit and continued support of the Caldari Providence Directorate, material funding to Provists that are used in acts of violence against the Federation, material and political support to the Provists of the State Protectorate and complicity in the occupation of Placid. In addition, whilst Strix Defence and Intelligence is Federally registered it also operates as an SCC registered corporate syndicate, so no, at times I do not require the sanction of Federal Authorities in order to conduct operations in the interests of the Federation.


This is a very different tune than "funding terrorists and insurgents," Gessenier. This is the tune of "supports its home nation and its activities," which would be expected of any national corporation. Wiyrkomi Corporation still operates under legal sanction from the Federation in the Placid region so your hostile actions against Wiyrkomi will be seen as an independent act of terrorism, which we will respond to in kind. Plain and simple.

Mjalnar Gessenier wrote:
By all means, please M. Khross, continue to believe that fighting a war with pointed words will have a meaningful effect. Myself? I prefer to fight wars with pointed bullets and provide my mockery, scorn and derision to those that believe otherwise.


What part of "see you in space" didn't you understand, pirate?

Calliste Gessenier wrote:
Designated enclaves refers to areas, specifically orbital stations, that are currently protected under CONCORD Assembly regulations. Strix Defence and Intelligence considers any Wiyrkomi Corporate citizens or personnel operating outside of those designated zones persona non-grata. As such no infringement of legal rights occurs in the imepeding of their movements.


This, along with the rest of your "explanations" essentially says, "We're not guilty the way we see it and to the shaft with whatever anyone else thinks." So Federation citizens working in a legally sanctioned corporation in a Federation Sovereign region are "not welcome?" You never learn.

Furthermore, you continue to attest to the operational oversight and responsibility of the FIO and SDII but have failed to provide any proof of sanction on their behalf toward these operations, which makes these operations entirely self-justified and perceived, which makes them acts of piracy.

Halete wrote:
Welcome to the Empire Wars.

Everyone actually trying to make a difference is a terrorist.


Only those who seek to "make a difference" by engaging in hostile and oppressive activities against non-military targets.

~Malcolm Khross

Hoshisuuvi
Wiyrkomi Honor Guard
#14 - 2012-07-13 11:14:40 UTC
Mjalnar Gessenier wrote:
Wiyrkomi Corporation is considered a destabilizing security presence in the Vlillirier System and a hostile entity


What assets, exactly, are threatened by the corporation? Innocent colonists' or some portion of your so-called President's personal fortune?

Mjalnar Gessenier wrote:
Kill-Capture operations are authorized against individual targets of Wiyrkomi Corporation considered a considerable threat to the peace and security of the people of the Vlillirier System.


For a moment I thought we had something to discuss here. Nevermind. This Gessenier-jaijii requires defeat in combat to realize his mistakes. We will provide.
Diana Kim
State Protectorate
Caldari State
#15 - 2012-07-13 11:33:23 UTC
Halete wrote:
Welcome to the Empire Wars.

Everyone actually trying to make a difference is a terrorist.

Terrorism is just a poor man's war.

Honored are the dead, for their legacy guides us.

In memory of Tibus Heth, Caldari State Executor YC110-115, Hero and Patriot.

Halete
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#16 - 2012-07-13 11:39:33 UTC  |  Edited by: Halete
Diana Kim wrote:
Halete wrote:
Welcome to the Empire Wars.

Everyone actually trying to make a difference is a terrorist.

Terrorism is just a poor man's war.


The rich man's war is perpetuating the death of servicemen for no ends?

Yes, that sounds pretty accurate.

EDIT:

Upon receiving a Mail from a respected friend, I apologize for my original comment in this thread. Honestly, I was projecting my own frustrations with the past treatment of freedom fighters in the Republic more than anything. Although I am still strongly disaffected with the sanctioned wars, I can see how some fight in it in an attempt to make a difference without resorting to so-called "terrorism".

"To know the true path, but yet, to never follow it. That is possibly the gravest sin" - The Scriptures, Book of Missions 13:21

Malcolm Khross
Doomheim
#17 - 2012-07-13 12:03:27 UTC
Seriphyn Inhonores wrote:
I'd just point out that Gessanier's claim to have the support of the Vlillirier local government can be seen as just as flagrant as suggesting your Honor Guard belongs under the Wiyrkomi Corporation.


You'd be mistaken, but trying to explain it to you is futile.

Seriphyn Inhonores wrote:
This is war. You might not like it, I certainly don't like it, but to think the Wiyrkomi Corporation are so innocent and honourable in their conduct is fallacy. As fallacious as assuming STRIX's "anti-terrorism operations" will be just as honourable.


All I asked for was proof regarding the allegations, something you have both now failed to provide. Stop mincing words and playing politics. If you want to prove Wiyrkomi is being dishonorable, then do it, otherwise be silent.

~Malcolm Khross

Seriphyn Inhonores
Elusenian Cooperative
#18 - 2012-07-13 12:34:01 UTC
Really now, the massive security forces of both Federation and Caldari corporations aren't used for show.

You completely missed what I said anyway, mister Khross. STRIX doesn't care about the people or government of Vlillirier, regardless of any agreements they have with them. This is just corporate warfare between Roden Shipyards and the Wiyrkomi Corporation, with STRIX acting as proxy on behalf of Roden. This is what happens when society gets the genius idea of deciding to give corporations such power. Their "anti-terrorism operations" is just an excuse to encroach Federal influence via Roden Shipyards in a system that historically sees little central presence to begin with (lowsec for a reason).

Equally, Wiyrkomi doesn't care about the locals either; it's not exactly in a Patriot corporation's remit to act all sympathetic to a foreign population, while actually just using it as PR to make a profit. You want Quafe or FedMart for that. And sure, you want dishonor? How about the communications blackout enforced on the occupied territories by the Caldari megacorporations in YC111? The intercorporate warfare between the Big Eight? The economic exploitation of the occupied systems during that time?

You can't call out the enemy on underhanded activities while ignoring the underhanded activities of your own masters. There's very little that separates the Caldari and Federal governments right now. I'm just thankful that individual liberty means I can give the Federal government the finger and still serve my role as a Federation soldier elsewhere.
Yuri Intaki
Nasranite Watch
#19 - 2012-07-13 12:49:49 UTC  |  Edited by: Yuri Intaki
Seriphyn Inhonores wrote:
There's very little that separates the Caldari and Federal governments right now. I'm just thankful that individual liberty means I can give the Federal government the finger and still serve my role as a Federation soldier elsewhere.


I for one am eternally grateful that incompetence of your militia and the hands of Rocarion, Teravada, Messenger and others so long-ago destroyed the facade of "freedom, tolerance and individual rights" that you postered for and when hard reality came knocking, federation was willing to burn people at the stake with all the assorted pomp that goes with the release of a new low-budget holovid.

So goodbye to your childhood fantasies. Welcome to unfair and uncaring universe of hatred, misery and death. In the end, it does not matter who of us die and who of us live,what world is burned and what is not. History will not care, not of me, not of you or a thousand Amarrians praying for salvation from their imaginary god.
Malcolm Khross
Doomheim
#20 - 2012-07-13 13:03:02 UTC  |  Edited by: Malcolm Khross
Seriphyn Inhonores wrote:

You completely missed what I said anyway, mister Khross. STRIX doesn't care about the people or government of Vlillirier, regardless of any agreements they have with them.


I will not presume to speak for what STRIX cares about regarding the local population or government, only that they are acting of their own accord without clearance from either as it stands.

Seriphyn Inhonores wrote:
Equally, Wiyrkomi doesn't care about the locals either; it's not exactly in a Patriot corporation's remit to act all sympathetic to a foreign population, while actually just using it as PR to make a profit. You want Quafe or FedMart for that. And sure, you want dishonor? How about the communications blackout enforced on the occupied territories by the Caldari megacorporations in YC111? The intercorporate warfare between the Big Eight? The economic exploitation of the occupied systems during that time?


Regarding your first point. Wiyrkomi Corporation has never once stated that its concerns were the local population, the local population are Federation citizens. Wiyrkomi provides jobs, security and a number of products and services to the local population as a legally authorized business entity in the region, it has no authority to engage in any political efforts. Were the region under the jurisdiction of Wiyrkomi Corporation instead of the Federal government, the interests of Wiyrkomi regarding the local population would be shifted dramatically as the corporation would take direct concern with the local population's security, livelihood and provision.

To your second point. Since when is it dishonorable to block communications to an enemy government? Wiyrkomi (and other corporations) occupied the area but that doesn't mean that everyone in those regions was suddenly fond and in support of those corporations. A communications blockade is a tactical move to prevent insider reconnaissance and intelligence from being given to Federal militants that could have been used to strike back against the occupying corporation. There is nothing dishonorable in this activity, it's simply military strategy. Even after the communications blockade was lifted, there was no indications that anything immoral or unethical had been done to the local populace.

To your third point, intercorporate warfare is dishonorable? Since when?

To your fourth point, economic exploitation of the occupied systems. The very same economic "exploit" that Federal corporations and organizations practice to this day in those systems. When a system or region is annexed or occupied by a government, it is a mutual exchange. The government provides security, stability, legal jurisdiction, provision and other things in exchange for the resources and labor force of that system or region. Unless you're going to try and tell me that the Federation never capitalizes on the resources of the systems within its domain? The economic "exploitation" that you refer to is nothing more than legitimate business operations in occupied territory. If something truly diabolical had occurred, it would be rather unusual for the Federation to then approve the operations of those unethical businesses in those same regions.

Seriphyn Inhonores wrote:
You can't call out the enemy on underhanded activities while ignoring the underhanded activities of your own masters. .


I haven't.

Also, there is plenty that separates our governments but this has been covered in detail time and time again.

~Malcolm Khross

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