Enemy of my Enemy

Samji also knew where the Commander was going with the question, and so he answered the implied question instead.

"The Romulans have been very vocal about their intent, so I wouldn't be surprised if the Klingons and Horizon's Children know about it. They will both be willing to stop the Romulans for their own reasons. This may give us an edge in negotiations with the Klingons, Captain," he added, with a nod to Gould.

"Similarly, everyone knows about the Children's intent, but there will obviously be different levels of pushback against what they're planning, the Klingons least of all."

"The Klingons have been very secretive about their plans, as we had barely discovered it in time, thanks to the Alsea. Captain Ja'rod knows that it was discovered, but they will likely attempt it anyway, thinking that we will not be able to stop them. If discovered, however, the other factions would welcome it. The Horizon's Children, because any effort to extend the Anomaly in any direction is in line with their goals; and the Romulans loyal to Sela, because they would welcome the destruction of the Federation to make it easier to achieve theirs."

He continued to support his earlier point by adding, "Therefore it is clear that our best option for diplomacy is with the Klingons, as I have previously stated, at least for fighting against the Romulans. The second best effort would be to ally with the Romulans against the Children."