Incoming Transmission
From: Eli Jefferson
To: Ulrich Wanger
Subject: Junker Attack
It was more the general spirit of it, sir. If RepEx gives the impression that we negotiate with pirates and terrorists, this will likely alienate our allies in the Rheinland Kriegsmarine and ultimately lead to virtually any lowlife with a gun mugging and bilking our transports, leeching profits and forcing us to expede more and more money on security. Thus, by taking a stand, we send the message that we are a tough, fearless corporation not afraid of death and not willing to negotiate with criminals.
I realise recent policy in regards to the Brotherhood differs from this, but truly the Brotherhood is of a different ethical quality. They are an honourable, organized group of mostly level headed individuals, but the Junkers are mere thieves, scavengers and leeches, the typical pirate and the sort of lot we should not negotiate with, lest our annual profits sink.
