To: Temporary Autonomous Zoners

[Joggin]

*Incoming Transmission*
Comm ID: Mad John Rackham
Location: Ambassador's Office, Shasta Orbital Skyhook, Baffin System
Encryption: High

To: Admiral Claire Chandler - Crayter Republic

CC: All Popes and no one else. Keep yer nose out and delete this message if you intercept it by accident.

Admiral,

We fully understand your wish to fight for your space in Tau 44, and all the best in your endeavours. However, we're shaking our robes as to why your struggle to win back Tau 44 might require you to police Baffin, it seems to us like you'll be draining your energy and resources away from your main effort regarding your homeland.

Anyway, yer help ain't required thanks, we'll look after our own turf in Baffin, hired in security would ruffle Eris's hair do and any traffic through our back yard is our concern, don't worry yourselves on our behalf.

Never the less, drop by for a brew and a chat any time ... See you on Pueblo, I'll show you round the Temple.

Regards,

MJR

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