To: Independent Miners Guild - From: Commander Randall Santiago

[Liparian Armed Forces]

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[Comm-ID]: Randall Marcato Santiago - Maltese 72nd Fleet
[Receiver-ID]: Jack Henderson - Independent Miners Guild

[Subject]: Ceasefire

[Priority]: High
[Encryption]: Strong

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Hola, Senor Henderson.

I am pleased to see that the Guild is accepting of this ceasefire. I had hopes dashed with fears, but I am more than happy to see my fears were misplaced. I do hope this ceasefire leads to more productive grounds, as it could spur for more prosperous acts in the future.

Your concern with slavery is indeed justified. I'll say it here, as I do actually enjoy this fact, that the Fleet opposes slavery in virtually every form. The use of slaves on Malta has been a growing issue in both my eye, and the Fleet's, and I assure you that we seek to combat it where we can. Each man and woman has a right to freedom. The Fleet itself is built off this principle, and that goes duly for any individual outside the Fleet.

Should you find any Fleet vessel hauling captive slaves to the homeworld, do refrain from destroying it. I'd prefer to deal with my own captains myself, as the Senate has made it clear to all personnel that we don't tolerate such acts of human detriment. Especially from our own people.

Once again, I thank you, Senor Henderson, for hearing me out. Malta has made itself quite the rough image, and it will only take more effort to clean it up so as to repair Malta and prepare it for the future. The Guild has my personal support, and I wish you and your fellow coworkers the best in your endeavors.

Go with honor.

Regards,
Commander Randall Santiago, Task Force Imperium, Maltese 72nd Fleet.

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