Sirius-wide Open Transmission

[Markus_Janus]

Good morning Mr. Klugmann.

Sir it is with a heavy heart that I look over all the damage done to the Munich system, the disaster has caused more than it’s share of pain to the people of Rheinland.
I think it is safe to say that there is no corner of Sirius unaffected by these events and it will take a long time for the wounds this event has caused to heal.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families who have lost loved ones, no matter who they are or where they come from.

As Samura cares deeply for our friends in Rheinland, we have spared no expense initiating a full investigation into this terrible catastrophe, it’s cause and effects, and the future of this beautiful system.
While this investigation is ongoing and will indeed continue for some time, I have been authorised to share some of the finer points of the findings.

Samura Omotai Zaibatsu has found no corroborating evidence at this time to wear full responsibility for this event.
Our research was carried out according to strict guidelines following all responsibilities, guidelines and regulations as put in place by the Federal Republic of Rheinland, Augsburg Colony and the authorities of Planet Nuremburg.
As always Samura holds the surrounding ecology of all parts of Sirius to the highest and still to this day maintains the highest record of ecological conservation amongst the colonies.

The cause of this incident has so far not been able to be attributed to any actions undertaken by Samura Omotai Zaibatsu and we are not responsible for what some other less responsible corporate assets may be doing.
There are indeed some companies that care less for the environment than Samura, some of these may even herald from Kusari, and while we may lower our heads in shame of some of the actions that these groups will commit for their own greed without thought of those around them, Samura is not one of these and will not be held responsible for them.

While there was an initial backlash of anger from this incident that was aimed at all of Kusari, we understand the feelings of those involved and do not hold any ill will towards them for trying to come to terms with the emotions they were feeling.
Samura did not offer any challenge to calls for financial reparations towards the people of Rheinland, even before any proper investigation had been conducted.
The reason for this is very simple, while we had not attributed any guilt for this event, the fact remained that Rheinland needed our help.
Help we have never failed to deliver in the past and help we were not about to stop giving now.

We thank the people of the Federal Republic of Rheinland to hold initial calls for any sort blockade against Samura Omotai Zaibatsu, it lightens our heart that you will still accept our help.
We are keenly aware that although the loss of Rheinland would be a devastating financial burden to our portfolio, the even darker news is that although Rheinland may survive without the likes of smaller companies like Kishiro Technologies, the loss of Rheinland's largest Importer and trade partner would mean an irreversible loss the likes of which the Federal Republic would not return from.
This is something that the leadership here at Samura does not even want to contemplate.
Rheinland can as always expect Samura to stand side by side with them to help lift them from the dark days in which they find themselves.
We have not turned our backs yet, we will not in the future.

I will address the demands that your rogue political group has placed upon Samura.
We understand your position of blinded anger as we do for anyone involved in a disaster of this magnitude.
As such items two(2) and three(3) are accepted unequivocally and unabashedly by Samura Omotai Zaibatsu.
There is no question that we will do everything in our power to help the people of Rheinland in any way we can.

Point one(1) however is rejected without a second thought, we find it troubling that you would make an announcement stating to care for the victims of this tragedy while at the same time asking for funds meant for the purpose of ensuring their comfort be redirected to assist you in your war effort against members of your own people.
This stands against not only our principles as a responsible business but the principles you seem to be hinting at with the rest of your message.

As such we ask that instead of furthering your own agenda, you stand with Samura Omotai Zaibatsu and together we can help the victims of this event without the need to push political views and instead just help the people that need it.

While we realise that the rejection of your first demand may mean that you will carry out your threat and indeed attack our transports as they attempt to offer aid to the people of Rheinland, we do hope you understand just how counter productive this would be towards the very people you claim to stand for.

My office is always open for further discussion on this matter and about how we can help the people.
Also please be aware that as you claim to care so much for the people, we will release the full details of our investigation upon it’s completion and release.



Regards,
Benton H. Price

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Samura Omotai Zaibatsu.