In light of our collective support for ongoing negotiations between the Intaki Assembly and delegates from the Intaki Space Police, the Diaspora rejects concerns raised by the Federal Security Council regarding the Shipping and Security Franchise for the Intaki system.
In issuing their Security Directive, both the FedSec Council and Senate Subcommittee have infringed upon the authority of the Intaki Assembly.
The Assembly is under no obligation to cooperate with the central Federal government regarding matters that are legally and constitutionally reserved for the Intaki state, providing its actions do not breach Federal treaties.
With regards to the Shipping and Security franchises, there are no restrictions that apply to a member state’s choice of franchisee, and it is not uncommon for such contracts to be awarded to organisations from outside the Federation. Indeed, this applies to the encumbent S&S franchisees for the Intaki system.
We are also able to cite a number of examples where Federal entities have entered into long term contractual agreements with Intaki Syndicate organisations, without issue or reaction from the FedSec Council or Senate.
It is therefore with this precedent in mind, that the Diaspora’s confirms its view that there are no legal grounds for the Gallente Federation to attempt to influence or frustrate a legitimate franchise agreement between the Intaki Assembly and Intaki Space Police, should that be the result of the ongoing negotiations.