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Authors: James Campbell
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headed towards the conference room adjacent his quarters where he planned to meet with Captain Borella and the new Earth advisory team. Oria requested a review of all the information collected during their trip from Azortec to Earth. They needed to formulate their next steps and continue the process of collecting and analyzing data. They expected first results by noon, Washington time.
The morning passed quickly as Oria reflected on his return home. When the noon hour struck, Oria wasted no time and joined his hard- working team in the conference room. Lt. Agustonson, the investigation team lead, was waiting as expected and kicked off the team report.
“Admiral Oria, we have completed our initial investigation of Earth and are ready to report.”
Oria replied “Very well Lieutenant, continue on.”
“We have determined that Earth is divided into many sovereign states. Many of these countries are part of an international organization known as the United Nations. We don’t believe this organization has sufficient clout to meet our goals over the next year. It is comprised of representatives from member countries with an executive arm that can veto any decisions reached by the larger council. However, this organization has no real power over its member states.”
“We believe that the best strategy is to work with one of the planet’s more democratic super-powers, the United States. However, a word of caution, this country is more violent than any Azortec member country and quite willing to use force to enforce its will. They have demonstrated the capability to organize and accomplish seemingly impossible tasks. For example, the United States initiated and completed a project to extract one of their enemies’ underwater vehicles from the ocean floor. At the outset of this project, they did not possess the necessary technology to successfully complete their goal.”
Oria interrupted. “Lieutenant, I believe the English term is submarine. Where you can, please use Earth's terminology. I don't want to be overly picky about semantics; however, I believe a significant contributing factor to our mission’s success will be clear communication with people from Earth.”
“Aye Admiral. The United States at that time did not possess the technology to extract a submarine from extreme depths. They formed a project with a company; I believe the company name was Hughes. Over several years, they developed a large ship and the capability to pull the submarine off the ocean floor. Moreover, they were able to accomplish this mission with a fair amount of secrecy. I must also report that the United States has shown sign of decline in the most recent years. Their citizens are growing increasingly dependent on their government and there is growing division amongst their people.”
Oria again interrupted “Very good Lieutenant, let's move on. I accept the recommendation to focus on contact with the United States. Please continue with your report given that we will work with the United States.”
“Yes sir, I see challenges with integrating the United States into Azortec. Other than being quite primitive, the country is morally decrepit. Crime rates are high including perjury and the people are routinely accepting high crimes from their political leaders. The government frequently employs force over diplomacy. Incarceration rates are high and the use of barbaric methods of punishment like solitary confinement is frequently employed by the government.”
Oria interrupted again. “Lieutenant, we all knew when we began this mission, that Earth would have difficulty fitting into Azortec’s moral fiber. As a classic example, look at me. I too did not fit into the generally accepted standards of Azortec. If it weren't for the Creytes, I would never have made Admiral. It is only because of my warrior mindset that I have been able to achieve victory where others have
The morning passed quickly as Oria reflected on his return home. When the noon hour struck, Oria wasted no time and joined his hard- working team in the conference room. Lt. Agustonson, the investigation team lead, was waiting as expected and kicked off the team report.
“Admiral Oria, we have completed our initial investigation of Earth and are ready to report.”
Oria replied “Very well Lieutenant, continue on.”
“We have determined that Earth is divided into many sovereign states. Many of these countries are part of an international organization known as the United Nations. We don’t believe this organization has sufficient clout to meet our goals over the next year. It is comprised of representatives from member countries with an executive arm that can veto any decisions reached by the larger council. However, this organization has no real power over its member states.”
“We believe that the best strategy is to work with one of the planet’s more democratic super-powers, the United States. However, a word of caution, this country is more violent than any Azortec member country and quite willing to use force to enforce its will. They have demonstrated the capability to organize and accomplish seemingly impossible tasks. For example, the United States initiated and completed a project to extract one of their enemies’ underwater vehicles from the ocean floor. At the outset of this project, they did not possess the necessary technology to successfully complete their goal.”
Oria interrupted. “Lieutenant, I believe the English term is submarine. Where you can, please use Earth's terminology. I don't want to be overly picky about semantics; however, I believe a significant contributing factor to our mission’s success will be clear communication with people from Earth.”
“Aye Admiral. The United States at that time did not possess the technology to extract a submarine from extreme depths. They formed a project with a company; I believe the company name was Hughes. Over several years, they developed a large ship and the capability to pull the submarine off the ocean floor. Moreover, they were able to accomplish this mission with a fair amount of secrecy. I must also report that the United States has shown sign of decline in the most recent years. Their citizens are growing increasingly dependent on their government and there is growing division amongst their people.”
Oria again interrupted “Very good Lieutenant, let's move on. I accept the recommendation to focus on contact with the United States. Please continue with your report given that we will work with the United States.”
“Yes sir, I see challenges with integrating the United States into Azortec. Other than being quite primitive, the country is morally decrepit. Crime rates are high including perjury and the people are routinely accepting high crimes from their political leaders. The government frequently employs force over diplomacy. Incarceration rates are high and the use of barbaric methods of punishment like solitary confinement is frequently employed by the government.”
Oria interrupted again. “Lieutenant, we all knew when we began this mission, that Earth would have difficulty fitting into Azortec’s moral fiber. As a classic example, look at me. I too did not fit into the generally accepted standards of Azortec. If it weren't for the Creytes, I would never have made Admiral. It is only because of my warrior mindset that I have been able to achieve victory where others have
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