Rebuttal

Niomo stood and looked to the two doctors who had just spoken: "I do not believe that the Fleet Admiral, or anyone else in this room, would ever suggest that we must destroy the anomaly without a proper attempt at a peaceful solution. However, I think we can all agree that if we cannot find a way to contain the anomaly, one of the other factions will make a move. It is a harsh reality, but if push comes to shove, we will find a way to stop our universe from being absorbed by the Horizon."

Niomo paused for a moment to think about what he just said before continuing.

"Jean-Luc Picard once said, 'The Prime Directive keeps us from allowing our emotions to overrule our judgment.' I believe here too, we must put our emotions aside. Yes, we will do what we can to contain this anomaly...but Starfleet or not, if it requires us to destroy a universe to protect our own, then so be it."