Encrypted Transmission to CL} and the 101st

[Squad]

Dearest Tori,

While I normally reach out to others as a Lanciere, I do so on behalf of both the Lance and the Ghosts – as a Maltese.

I understand our ways of organizing may be difficult to grasp, but Malta does not share this unified government structure you seem to imagine for us. The Maltese Dons have little power over one another, the Ghosts their own concerns as a substantial component of Malta’s military might, and we sometimes have our own, shockingly individual, concerns. To be blunt, reaching out to either the Ghosts or the Lance will do you no good unless your complaint involves a ship associated with us. I suggest before you blow one of these offensive pilots to dust that you ask if he or she has a representative complaint department and govern yourself accordingly. If you indeed have evidence of Ghost or Lance aggression toward you or your comrades, we will address them appropriately. I sincerely doubt there are such issues, however.

As to the commandeering of a Maltese capital ship, I find myself questioning your reference to an endearing relationship. While we are generous with our resources to those proving their worth, theft exists even between allies. We do find it insulting to use our equipment without the slightest of notice or request for permission. Unless you would find out use of your cruisers acceptable without notice to the Rogues, I believe the point has been made. Matters of mutual respect are more important than you seem to realize.

In fact, I remain a bit curious as to how your comrades manage to restore such craft. It would take quite a bit of silence, planning, and an almost devious intent. We take care to keep track of our capital assets, including spare and replacement parts, given the few we have available to us. It seems you know too little of Malta

Para la gloria de la Nación

Mansel Alcantra-Contari

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