"Because some units are being suppressed in order to avoid detection by Federation forces when the attack begins."

Meanwhile, the Cardassians use the sudden absence of Federation forces to begin their own offensive.

They have not engaged the Federation forces since that incident with our shuttlecraft.

The Federation forces protected them so well then I really doubt the little darlings will be able to bring themselves to part with such security.

It is still too close to where numerous Federation forces are operating.

The Federation forces have taken the station over for their own uses.

I'm just wondering why, if it's obvious that Federation forces live on the planet, we didn't pick up something, anything.

"All the more reason why we should contact the Federation forces," Janice countered.

It was evident that the Federation forces below had received warning.

"Never thought I'd be sending my personnel to serve as negotiators for Federation forces."