Commodore Horman,

In response to your response, I would like to make the following points:

1)I did indeed receive an attachment from you, however rather than the leaflet explaining the changes in Fleet Requisitions, the attachment containing a file entitled 'To My Darling Fluffy' and contained material of what can best be described as being of a contentious nature. The suspect nature of this material can be illustrated by the fact it took the combined talents of half my engineering staff and my first officer to persuade DS13's mail filter to let it through. Furthermore, I believe the file has now been circulated amongst the station's senior staff for further analysis.

2) I am well aware of the issue regarding the Ckorrefektians, having been part of the first contact team some 80 years ago who successfully negotiated Ckorrefectian entry to the Federation, a process involving discarding normal uniforms and completing the negotiations in standard issue underwear only. I should however point out that at this present time no Ckorrefektians are serving in Starfleet, begging the question as to why a petition from them should have influenced the contents of the starter pack. I also have concerns regarding the information that the BBQ sauce was still undergoing testing when it was issued to us. Can you advise me as to the outcome of these tests, and whether or not the sauce has been passed fit for consumption?

3) I have instructed my Deputy Chief Engineer to commence discussions with Starfleet Corps of Engineers regarding the malfunctioning gravity generators issue, however I would impress upon you the urgency of our request. I appreciate that you are dealing with outside contractors, however may I remind you we are a military force and therefore have better methods of persuasion than a memo when necessary?

4) In relation to the industrial-grade cleaning fluid issue, I must stress this be dealt with directly, as the situation toilets-wise has become intolerable. The station crew are currently having to make use of a 'Portaloo' external chemical system borrowed from the planet Bagel, a less than satisfactory solution, particularly as my first officer has developed a habit of disappearing in there with a technical journal and not being seen for some considerable time. I have attached below the order for the industrial-grade cleaning fluid, and have copied this message to the Station Two Requisitions Team. Please see below:

From: Capt CJT Olding, Officer Commanding Federation Space Station Deep Space 13
To: Station Two Requisitions Team

Request: Four (4) (iv) crates of industrial-grade cleaning fluid. NOW.

Or else.

Yours,

Captain CJT Olding, 217-5840-Q.
Officer Commanding, Federation Space Station Deep Space 13.