OSI Corporate Offices(InRP)

[Dourden4]

Duncan sat silently and listened as each present had their say. Then he leaned forward, placing his hands folded upon his desk. Sensing the rising tensions in the room, he spoke.

"Gentleman, We have many issues to sort out. This whole situation has brought a situation to us that we as Zoners are not accustomed to handling. Not being able to rely on neutrality forces us to react based on personal ability and preference. Some will choose to fight, some will choose to hide, and still others will choose to cut themselves deals for better results. This will lead to much disarray among the populace if we do not reconcile the vast differences and keep the people united to a single goal."

He turns to face Doc.

"Doctor, I understand your feelings about the continued supplying of the Corsairs. At this junction, it is a needed evil to mask our true intentions. So long as we continue to supply them, they remain complacent with us and we avoid undue suspicion. As was demonstrated during the time of the Omicroners and that rogue Corsair group, any significant disruption in our deliveries drives the Empire into a frenzy. Should we cut off the deliveries, they would surely come to find out why. And I would bet they come with their guns primed and in no mood for pleasant conversation. For now, It serves us all best to continue the shipments and remain in their blind spot."

Duncan then turns to face Director Voncloud.

"Jerard, I think we can all agree that while valiant and brave, OSI security cannot hold Gran Canaria space for long against the Corsairs. Therefore I would agree with Doctor Holliday, we need to prepare on the ground. But I think our primary focus should not be on fighting a war, it should be on protecting the populace. We should defend them first, and push the Corsairs off the planet second. Given those as our objectives, We will need to undertake a few projects I think. We will need shelters from Orbital strikes as well as fortifications on important structures. I tend to agree with Doctor Holliday, man to man fighting is not likely to work. We need to use hit and run tactics as much as possible. Guerilla tactics will be key, so any who will fight should the need arise will need to be trained in the basics. The faster we can get these things done, the better."

He then turns to Director Kelly.

"Jason, While your plan holds merit and follows closely to the spirit of what needs to be done, I believe it to be too complicated for effective implementation. Any action we take at this point should be simple, and easy to conceal from any prying eyes. There are just too many ways that things could go wrong with so many people involved. So in place of that, we should instead focus on what we can do here. I would suggest that you lend your logistic mastery to coordinate the supplies that would be needed to build the defensive structures that need to be built, as well as seeing to it that all such structures have sufficient supplies for the occupants."

Duncan's gaze moves from each person to the next in the room.

"There is no mistaking it, gentleman. We face a situation unprecedented among the Zoner people. This will be a massive undertaking if we decide to go the route I have proposed. One which would need to be completed quickly, yet discreetly. But regardless of what we do, we need to do it now. We need to be ready when the Corsairs come back, and I fear there is little time till they do."

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