Signal Source [REDACTED], Shikoku System Signal Recipient Confederation of Freeports Communications ID Santiago, Randall Marcato
Transmission Subject Relief and Defense Effort
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Good day,
Firstly, I would like to give my sincerest condolences to your confederation and the families of those who perished in the attack on Freeport 11. The Core, though as of late have become increasingly hostile, have never shown this kinda of radical action before. This brings a new card to an otherwise terrifying game.
Now, on to the business at hand. My name is Randall Santiago, Fleet Commander of the Maltese 72nd Fleet. As of late we have simply tolerated the Core. Appeasement was our tactic, but it appears to have only caused more issues. The power-hungry Core war machine recently has taken odds against us, and has in turn caused relations to become more sour.
However, with this attack on your Freeport, and their inconsideration for the lives of those they have sworn to protect, they have proven themselves unfit to exist. As a sign of good faith, I have ordered my comrades aboard the destroyer Santa Maria to report to Omicron Delta to aid your forces in the defense of the Freeport. They have strict orders to remain vigilant, as well as continue their duty to protect the lives of those who cannot defend themselves. I have also ordered my Freight Corps to begin supplying the station with D.R.O.P.s from your bases at Freeport 6 and Planet Gran Canaria so as to repair the damage the Core have inflicted upon the station.
In addition, I've also instructed my Second-in-Command aboard the Santa Maria to provide as much assistance to your confederation's forces in deflecting any further attempt by the Core against the station and its inhabitants. He is to also help oversee the reconstruction of the station's damaged assets, however, that is entirely up to the men on the job.
The Fleet has always kept the Zoners wishes in mind, and in these dark times, we see it fit to defend those wishes. We cannot stand idly by while the 'lawmen' of the Core wage war like savages.
Regards,
Commander Randall Santiago, Task Force Imperium, Maltese 72nd Fleet.
