High-priority transmission to: Battlegroup Harmony HC; CC [LN] HC, 5th HC

[Edgar Callaghan]

COMM ID: CPT CALLAGHAN, Edgar
TARGET ID: STELLMACHER, Albrecht - OS&C independent vessel Bali
SUBJECT: RE: Unlawful engagement inquiry
ENCRYPTION: MILSPEC L-903
PRIORITY: MODERATE

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Mr. Stellmacher,

Captain Callaghan, First Fleet, at your service. I apologize for the lack of an appropriate response as quickly as possible, but excuses aren't what your people need right now.

We're currently undergoing a large-scale investigation into the cause of the attack on your vessel. It appears that a recently re-activated squadron or element may have misinterpreted their orders, although how they can take a simple patrol order and use it to hunt down OS&C liners - well, son, your guess is as good as mine. Once we figure out why these knuckleheads think it's a bright idea to go roughing up passenger craft while acting as the Defenders of Peace - well, it'll be taken care of, you have my word on that one. I can assure you, we haven't given any craft within the First Fleet orders to conduct anything other than the basic contraband scans on civilian vessels, and although I can't directly speak for the other Fleets, I'm sure you'll find that the protocol is almost identical. We tend to run a tight ship over here, Captain, and it's very unfortunate that you've managed to find one of the few leaks.

Nevertheless, you've got a beat-up liner, wounded crewmembers, and thousands of scared and panicky passengers to handle, and I don't particularly wish to make this any harder for you. If you would be so kind, Mr. Stellmacher, as to field a full claim-for-liability to our office in a reply on this communications frequency, including any particulars - medical bills, repair quotes, that sort of deal - the Navy will be more than happy to cover it. No need to send in any additional proof showing the blast marks or anything silly like that, either, Captain - Baltimore Shipyard's already forwarded us your ship logs, and our own Avery Reeves was there to assist your vessel as it came under illegitimate fire, as your audio logs show. Just send us what you want covered, and we'll try and ease the pain from here.

Stay safe out there.

Edgar Callaghan
CPT
First Fleet
Liberty Navy - [LN]

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