Prepare subspace probe coordinates 508.01701 Load key kburk.wbst214. Encryption on. Starferret Command and Fer Federation - Agent from Commonworlds of Massachu Sans reporting. Thought all was well with potential treaty to comply with Federation policies. Raid on planet Turnah Falz showed High Council still willing to forcibly exile. Cloaking did not fail, it was not in use. Official claim was Ferret of Borg had infiltrated illegally and attempted sock assimilation. Borg remain far from borders. Treaty negotiation also at standstill. Treaty terms still harsh. We must depend on Ferretengi imports. No local merchant ships permitted. All must submit to ritual torture of the Vaxsin Needle of Galaxy D. This dreaded terror device is sanctioned in many places and will be used here now. Council propaganda is that this small pain protects from greater pain, we do not know. Scattered reports are that not all survive. Please advise. IMRAB offerings will not stop beheadings as in neighboring Confederation. Ancient cult of ENUFF resurfacing. High priests pickle apricots and chant uberfrettechen. This term is from a lost tongue and no longer has meaning, if it ever did. Cult once dabbled in genetic engineering and has suffered mental defects in its ranks from inbreeding. Easily recognized by strange gait. Only dangerous to themselves. Outbreaks of plague reported, previously unknown. Federation has vast experience - need medical supplies and technicians. Warp routes not monitored as by Kahliv Ornery Empire. Scans are only to enforce warp 5.5 limits. We do not want to quarantine major sectors. Recently there has been great interest in mind meld techniques. Some citizens can communicate directly with many species. Math and temporal skills are more common than once thought. We are willing to share this emerging capability. There is no recent word from the Mason system. The Slinky-Pogo War seemed to be nearing an impasse when signals ceased. Responsibilities for monitoring in the Atlantic Nebula may have called. This was a case study of how new species meet and can enrich our understanding. We note with great pride that Lts. Norm and Ankl Bt'r continue to serve well. They were once agents of entropy with the CHAOS union and capable of highly disruptive acts. The Federation is most benevolent for recognizing their rehab. You are populated with special people, will notify HSUS Oligarchy of this. As in agreed protocol, I with use a seal to authenticate this message. Launching probe for intercept at FML1251. Linatone long and sleek fur! ( )--(a) (@=@=) \ Ruh Dy the Fer Sympathizer O__) \ \___ \ \ (No relation to Rue Paul despite being a drag) /\ * ) \ [Posted in FML issue 1251]