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I'd love to speculate about Section 31 and its nefarious dealings at Starfleet Command BUT I think an episode of TNG gives us the answer fairly clearly.

As previously stated, Sisko said Starfleet

had given the plan their blessing

Meaning, SOMEONE at SFC knew EVERYTHING Sisko had done and most of what Garak had done and was protecting Sisko.

This would not be the first time a cover up of this nature was mentioned on screen.

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Pressman to Riker:

PRESSMAN: The Chief of Starfleet Security has personally assured me of her complete support.

Picard to Riker:

PICARD: The Judge Advocate also believes that the surviving officers are deliberately withholding vital information from this inquiry. Further investigation is recommended." (to Riker) But there was no further investigation... the file was classified and quietly buried.

and

Picard: ...It seems the file was sealed by Starfleet Intelligence.

So we KNOW that in extreme cases, Starfleet Intelligence will step in to cover up actions that might benefit the Federation but are of questionable legality. Bringing the Romulans into the war certainly benefits the Federation and Sisko's methods were definitely questionable (at best) in the legal sense of the term.

I'd love to speculate about Section 31 and its nefarious dealings at Starfleet Command BUT I think an episode of TNG gives us the answer fairly clearly.

As previously stated, Sisko said Starfleet

had given the plan their blessing

Meaning, SOMEONE at SFC knew EVERYTHING Sisko had done and most of what Garak had done and was protecting Sisko.

This would not be the first time a cover up of this nature was mentioned on screen.

From Pegasus

Pressman to Riker:

PRESSMAN: The Chief of Starfleet Security has personally assured me of her complete support.

Picard to Riker:

PICARD: The Judge Advocate also believes that the surviving officers are deliberately withholding vital information from this inquiry. Further investigation is recommended." (to Riker) But there was no further investigation... the file was classified and quietly buried.

and

Picard: ...It seems the file was sealed by Starfleet Intelligence.

So we KNOW that in extreme cases, Starfleet Intelligence will step in to cover up actions that might benefit the Federation but are of questionable legality. Bringing the Romulans into the war certainly benefits the Federation and Sisko's methods were definitely questionable (at best) in the legal sense of the term.

I'd love to speculate about Section 31 and its nefarious dealings at Starfleet Command BUT I think an episode of TNG gives us the answer fairly clearly.

As previously stated, Sisko said Starfleet

had given the plan their blessing

Meaning, SOMEONE at SFC knew EVERYTHING Sisko had done and most of what Garak had done and was protecting Sisko.

This would not be the first time a cover up of this nature was mentioned on screen.

From Pegasus

Pressman to Riker:

PRESSMAN: The Chief of Starfleet Security has personally assured me of her complete support.

Picard to Riker:

PICARD: The Judge Advocate also believes that the surviving officers are deliberately withholding vital information from this inquiry. Further investigation is recommended." (to Riker) But there was no further investigation... the file was classified and quietly buried.

and

Picard: ...It seems the file was sealed by Starfleet Intelligence.

So we KNOW that in extreme cases, Starfleet Intelligence will step in to cover up actions that might benefit the Federation but are of questionable legality. Bringing the Romulans into the war certainly benefits the Federation and Sisko's methods were definitely questionable (at best) in the legal sense of the term.

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I'd love to speculate about Section 31 and its nefarious dealings at Starfleet Command BUT I think an episode of TNG gives us the answer fairly clearly.

As previously stated, Sisko said Starfleet

had given the plan their blessing

Meaning, SOMEONE at SFC knew EVERYTHING Sisko had done and most of what Garak had done and was protecting Sisko.

This would not be the first time a cover up of this nature was mentioned on screen.

From Pegasus

Pressman to Riker:

PRESSMAN: The Chief of Starfleet Security has personally assured me of her complete support.

Picard to Riker:

PICARD: The Judge Advocate also believes that the surviving officers are deliberately withholding vital information from this inquiry. Further investigation is recommended." (to Riker) But there was no further investigation... the file was classified and quietly buried.

and

Picard: ...It seems the file was sealed by Starfleet Intelligence.

So we KNOW that in extreme cases, Starfleet Intelligence will step in to cover up actions that might benefit the Federation but are of questionable legality. Bringing the Romulans into the war certainly benefits the Federation and Sisko's methods were definitely questionable (at best) in the legal sense of the term.