To: The Independent Miners Guild (IMG|)

[A/)- The Inner Phalanx]

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Respected Guild Master,

Over time, our two organizations have steadily seen more and more of one another. Be it simple convoy escorting duties, mining zone security, or guiding the relief efforts for the disastrous events in Omicron Delta, we cannot deny that the proximity and cooperation exists, and is mutually beneficial to both of us. Despite the accusations we were presented with - which were retracted by the Guild, you know us to be trustworthy and capable. I come to you today with a proposal, on behalf of Keeper Revenant and the Inner Phalanx of Battlegroup Auxesia, which I personally believe you will find mutually beneficial to us in both short and long term goals, one which will change our means of cooperation beyond a simple partnership. I come to suggest the negotiations of an alliance - One which both the Independent Miners Guild and Battlegroup Auxesia will certainly prosper from.

The proposal of course, comes with terms. Some of which we will lay out, whilst the others we'd ask that yourself and the Board discuss. The Inner Phalanx proposes the following terms:

- Auxesia will station a wing of Saracen BDR-804 Fighter craft, as well as several other personal fighter/bomber craft, within the Taus region for added security within Guild controlled space, and for direct strikes against the Maltese Nacion in cooperation with the Crayterian Republic and Independent Miners Guild Security teams.

- Auxesia will provide direct aid in the interdiction of the Cardamine trade, and the disruption of the slave industry and the rescue of those who fell into its grasp.

- Auxesia's Logistics division under Venator Alan E. Stacker will provide support for any existing Independent Miners Guild projects that are outstanding delivery service assistance, within reason and coherence of the Battlegroup's standing towards other nations/organizations within Sirius.

- Auxesia will negotiate supply & resource acquisition agreements from the Independent Miners Guild in coherence of supply requirements and availability as our first choice when seeking external aid to maintain stock of needed resources.

- Auxesia offers the use of the City Ship Sovereign as a refueling point for local security patrols within the Taus and Independent worlds, and as a point of rest for any Guild members who seek such.

In times like these, it is often prudent to seek companions and friends to ensure survival and stability in a rough galaxy. The Inner Phalanx hopes that the Independent Miners Guild sees this as an opportunity to move forward in unison, and further improve the Sirius Sector together.

With sincerity,

Curator Endurance & The Inner Phalanx

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