->CC: All brave Corsairs and The Corsair Brotherhood
->Comm ID: Tribune Skyelius
->To: The Benitez family and misinformed Corsair independents
Things went well until we stated we would honor our tradition of only one Elder representative for each chosen family of Crete. We have always been in favor of having you, Ferono or Zavier as that wise representative we would like to share a seat in Crete's Council of Elders. That was fine, before you spoke against that tradition, and started pointing towards the Benitez not being a family itself, but a strong military contingent withing the Corsairs. Ironically, you then asked me if I was "treating you as a family", which indeed you are, and later admitted (which hints me to the fact that you probably have some kind of mental disorder or psychological issue; contradicting yourself, what the heck?) that you were. The point is that The Brotherhood is composed of chosen members from diverse families of the Corsairs, and some get appointed to the honorable and respectful rank of Elder (which, demonstrating my sincere loyalty to our best interests, refused long ago). We called for a vote after that, remember? (I sent this transmission on a general Benitez frequency, just in case you were not in a mindful state). The options were to: A) Stay as we were, B) Accept your proposition of integrating our ranks (therefore allowing two or more Benitez Elders amongst the Corsairs), and C) Continue our diplomatic talks and search for an agreement; all of us chose option C, so we proceeded, until you suddenly left the system, with little explanation. We all noticed you left in quite a hurry, I might add. You received clear word when you were still in Omicron Gamma. After I personally made the call to arms, I read your jump to Omega-41 (why would you jump through 41 and not Theta, facing the Outcast fleet you already knew was there?). It turns out that it was a well-prepared attack, and the enemy, composed of 101st and Outcasts coming from Theta and Nova PG forces coming in through Kappa. We then noticed an important detail. One of the Outcast pilots you were supposedly "holding back to drive the main fleet off" was already shot down, and I sarcastically laughed at your cheap show of "true Corsairhood". All independent Corsairs, all true defenders of Crete, and all honorable allies that responded to our call for aid fought bravely to defend all the other families, which you left behind. You only took your Benitez, and cowered to Omega-5.You clearly are one family, Benitez. One prominent, powerful and noticeable family, but only one. It is pointless to picture yourselves as "poor victims" when the truth is quite clear. There were no other families, only yours. All other families stayed on their land, the land they have seeded and cared since our ancestors arrived on our home, Crete. No other ships are being liberated, only yours are being set on autopilot towards Yaren, according to our Docking Ring launch recorder. And we were not even there when you made your exodo, so it is pitiful and childish (not wanting to mention a certain three-letter word yet again), to say we drove you off. Your homes are intact, and your home, by your own decision and attached actions. The Brotherhood really deserves our reputation for honor, dignity and pride; unlike you who chose to turn you backs on everything you allegedly "defended with your lives". Perhaps you did once, but lately you are bringing shame and dishonor in your own name, by your own and hand for your own secret motives. First, you need to be "stricken" in order to have the option of "striking back", which you clearly lack, since we haven't attacked any of you, and don't plan on doing so. We truly care about our interests, and consider the possibility of a civil war, which would only be between your family and the rest of the true, real, present Corsairs and the Corsair Brotherhood, in which all brothers would die to the hands of our enemies rather than run away. Having said all this, you only are right in the personal "self-determination" part, which we see as the cause for all this turmoil. That misguided, wrongly oriented, power-hungry and dictating determination to make all young, yet inexperienced Corsairs follow your deceitful and honorless ideals. The AFA, the Black Dragon Society, the Nature's Last Hope gaians and the Colonial Remnant (who remember well what was it like to be betrayed by your own brethren or creation, the "Cylons"). Your message does indeed symbolize the fear for your own interests, but I'm sure the families you left behind on Crete are still very hurt by your harsh, arrogant, self-centered decision. Perhaps when you realize the truth, and you (which I honestly doubt) or your family members remove the veil of foolishness and lies that you casted in yourself, you will decide to rejoin your hermanos at the Corsair's home, Crete.
//By the way, for all people who like to flame in OOC, forcing me to speak freely in OOC is a BAD, BAD, very BAD idea..//
-Sky
"It is a cold universe until you know God as your Father, and then it becomes a home. Even the next life simply becomes the Father's house, home."
—David Pawson
