Kanjor

[Drax]

CLAIRON PICARD


Defense Minister Augereau
 
DEFENSE MINISTRY ON EMPIRE ISSUES

Defense Ministry May 13, 5584: CLAIRON PICARD asked Defense Minister Marcel Augereau what the recent naval activity was about and he replied:
 

With a lessening threat that the Majatran conflict would impact Seleya directly, it was generally felt that we could reduce the 45 or so ships including three aircraft carriers to a smaller force which is what Imperial Command has done.
 
Submarines and long range reconnaissance aircraft equipped to detect submarines are also patrolling so vigilance is continuing.  We have budgeted bringing our submarines out of drydock and expect to be able to have these join in the task.  Further, should a threat be detected the three Imperial Fleets will return to action forthwith.

 
Asked if Kanjor is likely to stay with the Union of Canrille, Augereau responded:
 

It is very likely.  It is a defensive alliance but considerably more than that.  Considerable mutual interaction is occurring among the members to promote economic growth.  Considerable.  My impression is all involved want that to continue.
 
The Union of Canrille is also a humanitarian organization.  Generally speaking we want to help when trouble arises.  There are obstacles and we can not be everywhere all the time.  But we are very much inclined to do so when we can.
 
This does lead to an issue we will be addressing. There is no doubt the Union of Canrille has less economic and military power than it did. No doubt at all.  So we have less  influence than we did.  But we do have some power and influence/.
 
So the question is do we want to remain small but focused on an achievable goal or expand our influence by becoming part of something larger.
 
Not sure but suppose we would like more influence – do we look at expanding our idea of who should be part of the Canrille Union or as the Canrille Union make arrangements with others similarly situated?  Expect to be addressing these issues soon.