To: The Hellfire Legion ; From: Colonel Maria Cortez, Maltese 72nd Fleet

[Liparian Armed Forces]

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[Sender ID]
Colonel Maria Cortez, Task Force Pacientia
[Recipient ID]
Lord Commander Samuel Locklear, Hellfire Legion
[Subject]
Ancient Plans for Cooperation

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Iota - Low
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Gamma - Medium

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Hello again, Senor Locklear.

It is understandable your lack of grasp for the Hispanian dialect. Not many outside the realm of the Nación or the Southern Crete Empire can hold such a strong grasp.

However, dialect and grammar is not the focus, I apologize. The crew and people aboard the Aurora still hold compassion towards the Legion for your act of mercy. This itself is the driving reason for the Commander's wish to continue these efforts. In his place, I'll do my best to provide as much clearance as possible.

The 72nd Fleet is not a mere fleet of warships. Indeed, not even one focused on warfare in general. The Fleet is a building block. A new foundation for the reformed government of Malta. A new way for the Maltesian people to live in harmony and relative peace in these drastic times.

We are not the Nación. The Nación you know of is filled with misguided layabouts who would see the rest of Sirius burn in the fire of their 'crusade'. They would see all but the 'true Maltese' in their eyes burned at the stake and pulled swiftly into the vacuum of space, halting any attempt to stall or even stop their progress.

The 72nd Fleet, which will lay the groundwork for the New Republic of Malta, is a sort of oppositionary force. We don't condone the killing of our fellow Maltesians. Due to the 'orange dream', the Maltesian life is precious. Long lasting, but also special. However, should acts become violent, the Fleet will not accept defeat.

You wish to know what distinguishes us from the Nación? What drives us to further our goals?
Honor.

The Fleet was founded upon the basis of Honor, upon the idea that every life is both sacred and free, and earns the right to be judged on their actions simply by acting. Force, ironically, is not our focus in this conflict. Instead, the goal of seeing the Maltesian people living free under a government that would see their dreams come true is our weapon. Not a government of the elitist few, but one of the people.

I hope I have shed at least some life in my... rather drawn out rant. I suppose I have the Commander to thank for that.
Either way, this will at least give you some clue as to what the Fleet operates for.

Vade cum honore, pugna contra superbiam.

Regards,
Colonel Maria Cortez, Task Force Pacientia, Maltese 72nd Fleet.

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