Senator Conway hated space flight even though he was the head of the Science and Space Subcommittee. But it was important that the Terran Federation get its way in the Asteroid Belt. So here he was on a Moon shuttle hating every second of the flight.
Conway was going to the UN Moonbase for discussions with Song Jin-woo, Song had insisted on a personal meeting before taking any action. So far, except for the Moonbase, the UN had not been very successful in establishing settlements loyal to the UN. They hoped to change that with the help of Conway.
The meeting was held in the U Thant Center on the base. Song Jin-woo arose from his seat as Conway entered the room. He moved adroitly to shake Conway's hand and help him to his chair. Conway was still not acclimated with the low gravity of the Moon.
Once settled Jin-woo said, “Thank you for coming Senator Conway. We at the UN appreciate your interest. Concerning the case filed by Randall Benchley in our International Tribunal for Space Law Court. I think you know all the particulars of the case.”
“Yes, yes I know,” said the Senator. “They, the asteroid miners, have been trying this tact for years. What's new?”
“We at the UN. Believe the brief prepared by Benchley will sway the case in the miner's favor. We already see a great deal of movement on the part of the smaller states to support such a ruling.”
“So, you need to do something before the law is settled. “Is that why I'm here?”
“Senator Conway we at the UN are ready to support any action that you deem necessary. As we have already shown by transporting your assistant Ms. Lockwood to the Belt. If the Terran Federation were to initiate an action to provide for the security of the Belt and its personnel operating in the area.”
“But we don't have any personnel operating there.”
“I believe Ms. Lockwood will be in the area shortly,” said Jin-woo.
“I see, and to provide for her protection the UN would be willing to use its forces in the area, the cruiser carrying Ms. Lockwood, to assist the Federation. Isn't it fortunate that Ms. Lockwood and the UN are in the same area.”
It was Jin-woo's turn to smile.
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