To TAZ, CR, Council, Zoners and The Order fleet

[Luke.]

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This is Lake Webb speaking as Director of Colonial Defense Industries.

Before I state the Colonial Republics official view, I'd like to make sure that you all note that Mover Phrangoktonos' view is null and void from the matter at hand. Though we respect the views of our soldiers and suppliers, in official business, especially of this calibur, only the word of Colonial Parliament is to be regarded as that of a reliable nature.

Now that's out the way, I'll get straight to it. After much discussion within the highest ranks of the Colonials, we would like to officially state our lack of interest in the conspiracies and suspicions that appear to be stemming from the debate. However, due to being on good terms with both the Temporary Autonomous Zoners and The Order's Primary Fleet and its affiliates, we are taking a neutral standpoint. We see no need to start taking sides and disrupting a balance that our greatest enemies would mercilessly take advantage of.

As for the other parties that are giving their two-cents...we are not concerned about your alignment towards the opinion of the Colonial Parliament.

Lake Webb - Colonial Defense Industries

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