IRRK: The attitude of the ICC to the speech of Tarkhan Zora
The attitude of the ICC to the speech of Tarkhan Zora
January 13, 29481 - [Global]
IRRK - The speech of Tarkhan Zora generated a storm of indignation, not only among Clan people. Within the Neutral faction uncertainness and fear grew, but rage and resoluteness too.
There has been a lot of demand from our reporter at the headquarters of the ICC on Rubi-Ka, as to what attitude the ICC takes in this situation. After a lot of waiting, and many sent requests, we finally got the chance of an interview with the ministerial official Gerulf Riechstain, which we accepted immediately. Now we can present the interview in it's fullness.
IRRK: Many thanks to you for making this interview possible. But let's begin with the most pressing questions. How is the speech of Tarkhan Zora seen by the ICC?
Gerulf Riechstain: Now, from our view the new CEO tries to plumb his possibilities and tests how far he can go. We may not forget that from the view of the Omni-Tek Administration the way of Philip Ross, which also always endeavoured the diplomacy, failed. But what remains if one believes to not get ahead with diplomacy?
IRRK: You think this is nothing more than a demonstration of power?
Gerulf Riechstain: No, that's not what I would say. But it is nevertheless a fact that even Mr. Zora can not do everything how he would like to. A further fact is that there are still interstellar guidelines, to which Omni-Tek must comply - and despite a few offences, always did. Mr Zora seems to live in the disbelief that the problems on Rubi Ka can be solved with violence.
IRRK: You make such a considerate impression, Mr. Riechstain. Consider that on December 5th - 2 days after the speech of Mr. Zora - Tir was attacked by Unicorn troops. Not to forget the Omni Tek reconnaissance drones over Old Athens and Borealis. With those 2 things in mind I think that the new CEO really means what he said.
Gerulf Riechstain: I am of course angry and appalled by those actions, but my job is to find a solution for this problem - Emotions just disturb myself in doing so. Of course I passed the speech to the headquarters of the ICC which already negotiates with the Omni-Tek Administration. Obviously Mr. Zora forgot the fact that he is only the leading employee of a lease - the planet does not, did not, and will never belong to Omni-Tek. It belongs to the ICC and was leased on our conditions. Consecutive murders and provocations against the sub-populations on Rubi-Ka would have most certainly consequences for this agreement.
IRRK: It is good to know that the ICC already reacted. However, what do you say about some special parts in Tarkhan Zora's speech, like; "WE are a superior race, we have superior power and the planet belongs to US!" or to the part that states neutrals should become employees of Omni Tek or rather shoot themselves? Should the ICC not react immediately?
Gerulf Riechstain: Be assured that the ICC will intervene on this. However one may not forget the point of view of others. Such words are meant to provoke. They are meant to provoke ill-advised, inconsiderate actions. Now if one reacts like one would react normally - Like every normal thinking citizen of Rubi-Ka would - I.E. To call to arms in rage, then one does exactly what Mr. Zora intends. It is always easier to justify military operations against a wrought-up crowd than against peaceful inhabitants.
IRRK: You want to say that we should ignore these words and simply wait what happens?
Gerulf Riechstain: No! Don't misunderstand me. It is out of question that we have to deal with a very delicate security situation at the moment. Every inhabitant would do good to prepare for all eventualities. The ICC raised 20,000 new troops after the speech, more troops are stationed at the ICC headquarters ready to be sent here if military intervention is needed. At present we unfortunately do have a situation where emotions like hate and profit greed can easily switch to violent military actions.
IRRK: Another aspect of the speech of CEO Zora was about 4 Holes and the plan to reconquer it. As of a press statement from your office the ICC already negotiates about that with Omni-Tek. Now what's true?
Gerulf Riechstain: Can you imagine that the commander in-chief of the Omni-Tek troops would even think about mentioning something about any negotiations? He never would. The ICC has an interest to defend this planet against the Alien invasion - And Mr. Zora said he would never help the Clans or Neutrals. Now well, that is his opinion. But he is NOT the regent of Rubi Ka even though he likes forgetting that fact.
Therefore we - The actual owners of this planet - Take care that everyone can kick the Alien's arses, and that everyone has the needed amount of Notum to their hands. Our negotiations with the Unionists reached a point which is not far away from a solution. If this positive development does not stop, then even the Neutrals will be supplied with Notum from 4 Holes. This is our basic condition to the Unionists in order to accept their doings in this special situation.
IRRK: Do you believe that such an aggressive CEO like Tarkhan Zora will accept this?
Gerulf Riechstain: I am for a long time enough in the diplomatic service, in order to know that power-crazed persons cannot accept things running against their plans. But believe me, the ICC has possibilities to run rings around this man. These possibilities of course have to conform to the ICC's rules - Which, however, often seem ambiguous for some parliamentary groups involved.
IRRK: The new CEO mentioned also that the battlestations belong to Omni-Tek. This is not part of the press release for the planned arrival of the stations in the orbit of Rubi-Ka. Of course lots of people are irritated by this statement, particularly since it can cause fear if one imagines this powerful weapon in the hands of one obviously ice cold CEO of Omni Tek.
Gerulf Riechstain: Well, I think, Mr. Zora is building castles in the sky here. Fact is that both Omni-Tek and the Clans asked the ICC to support their defence war against the invaders from the universe - If possible with a strong weapon. The ICC followed that request and made the Goliath class battlestations available. Perhaps Mr. Zora believes that Omni-Tek, because the company participated in financing the stations equipment, is automatically the owner of these stations. It is not, under any circumstances, like that. These stations are property of the ICC.
IRRK: It is very reassuring to hear this. If you had to deliver a prediction where Rubi-Ka stands in 2 months after Zora's speech, what would you say?
Gerulf Riechstain: Well, you really can ask difficult questions! I personally don't like to speculate, therefore I would rather like to summarize the present situation of Rubi Ka as I see it. Under no circumstances the inhabitants of Rubi-Ka should panic and turn their backs to this really beautiful planet. CEO Zora is not God, even if he specifies himself a little in such a way at present! There are some interstellar guidelines and laws and we will ensure that everyone on Rubi Ka complies to them wherever we can!
However no one should blink the fact that this speech will lead to an escalation of raging violence. One should be prepared and not enter the territories of the opposing parliamentary group. For the moment we come face-to-face with the fact that Rubi-Ka heads for war - And this is not in the interest of the ICC. What we want is to make sure that everyone has the Notum needed and therefore it is absolutely necessary that the security situation on Rubi-Ka gets better. We want to prevent war on this planet and we will enforce peace - if needed with methods one or two wont like.
However, one thing has to be made clear. Ideally we want peace everywhere. But it is not our main task to achieve this. Our key task is to ensure the interests of our enterprises in the ICC, which are active in various galaxies. War is bad for the business and therefore the ICC has an interest to prevent or stop war.
IRRK: Thanks for this interview, Mr. Riechstain!
Gerulf Riechstain: No problem - And all the best! Good bye!
