Transmission; Start
Identification: Commodore Christina Robinson
Location: New York system, Planet Manhattan, Fort Bragg
Encryption: Secure
Captain;
First of all, it's not my ship. If it was, yours would be in pieces and we would not be having this conversation.
Lets not detract from the issue here. I asked you to explain why you were violating the Zone-21 minefield, which is a restricted area. Far from complaining about the conduct of the captain of the cruiser, you should be thanking him for not forcefully depriving you of your ship. For example, why would he offer you help when you're trespassing in a Zone where it is his responsibility to nullify you without, and I quote, "exception or exemption"?
Frankly, I don't buy your very brief excuse. Even if I were to believe it, if you don't have the capability of your navigation systems or your navigations officer to hand, you should probably get it fixed before taking off. Space is a big place and you can get lost, especially if you decide not to take a map with you. To me, setting off without any means of navigation sounds like negligence. There's nothing against the law about that, but there certainly is about trespassing in a secure area. Furthermore, even with visual guidance only, formal trade routes happen to utilise the trade lanes. The clue is in the name.
Let me be very clear. Your ship is meant to be a wreck and you're meant to be in an escape pod. You're very lucky that neither of those things has happened. I need answers, and I need them quickly. If I don't get them, you'll find yourself with your ship and your life, but ejected from Liberty. Even this is far more merciful than what should have happened.
