The External Security & Research Division

[Goddess Astra]

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COMM ID: Captain Nicole Hayes
TARGET ID: Liberty Navy Primary Fleet Assets
SUBJECT: The External Security and Research Division
ENCRYPTION: Very High -- Classified to ranks Lieutenant and higher
PRIORITY: High

Good evening, everyone.

Over the past year and a half or so, it's possible that some of you may have encountered an enigmatic organization operating within the Liberty Navy, which up until now has operated in exclusive secrecy. Some of you may also be aware of the increasing security at Willard Station, and a number of unknown operatives operating under generic callsigns.

This organization is known as the External Security and Research Division.

As of this moment, the existence of the ESRD is declassified for officers of ranks Lieutenant and higher. The fact that this organization wasn't officially acknowledged up until now is something which I feel has been a grave breach of trust on the behalf of the Liberty Navy toward its staff. As the new head of special forces, I feel that it's my duty not only to lead our operatives, but also to ensure that we have the support of the entire Liberty Navy, which we can't accomplish if the very fact of our existence is considered confidential, and if people think we're sneaking around behind their backs.

This does not mean that all information pertaining to the ESRD is declassified. This just means that the details of its existence are now available for anyone who is interested in examining them. This also means that no one will need to refer to the ESRD as "the shady guys of Willard" anymore.

Anyone that wishes to gain more specific knowledge pertaining to individual operations of the ESRD is free to file a request, though bear in mind that such requests may not be granted if there isn't a good reason behind it.

Finally, and importantly, the ranks of the ESRD are once again open for those that wish to join. After an application process and interview, those that are deemed acceptable will be welcomed into the division. You will not be required to leave behind your old lives, as apparently dictated in previous recruitments--however, any work that you do with the ESRD is still classified, and it's unlikely that the details of your involvement will be available to anyone outside the ESRD's chain of command.

With that all said and done, this channel is now open for new applicants. Anyone that applied before this month will have to be file an application again, and I apologize for the inconvenience. I will leave any questions and applications to the Director of the ESRD.

Captain Hayes, signing off.

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