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Subject: Re: * "There can be no peace..."
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Date: Sun, 30-Nov-86 12:45:55 EST
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In article <919@hope.UUCP> spock@hope.UUCP (Chris Ambler) writes:
>This may draw the flames, but I am seriously of the opinion that there should
>be a Star Trek film OR book dealing solely with the military aspects of a
>direct and acknowledged confrontation with the Klingons. We all know that
>is could happen, although perhaps as (un?)likely as a, say, nuclear
>confrontation on Earth (no flames on that, please), so why not examine it
>theatrically, and with the writers && creators giving it thought?
>
>Your opinions?
>
You seem to have forgotten one point.  Actually, the scriptwriters seem to have
forgotten it too.  Remember the Organians ("Errand of Mercy")?  Remember the 
Organian Peace treaty?  Remember how if either side starts an armed conflict theOrganians will immediately disable that side's fleet?  In short, if there is to
be continuity with the series, there can be NO 'direct and acknowleged confron-
tation with the Klingons.  The best you'll get would be minor incidents a la 
"A Private Little War" or "Friday's Child."

				Richard Schultz