Acknowledged, Charles. Keep up the preparations, as you have mentioned we are desperate requiring more room for colonists, so, if anything would go without problem expect first drop offs in a several days. You are free to use moored homeship Theia as temporary shelter for colonists in time of construction and likewise its cargohold can be stockpiled with incoming materials. It's in your command.
Alec, provide enough of defensive ships to ensure absolute safety of the colony and its habitants. That's your main objective but also, you will need to find spare escort ships up to gungoat size to ensure safety of transportation, as there will be many deliveries, I believe it would be a waste of resources to attach to every transport a significant amount of escort ships, so set steady patrolling from Kadesh to Freeport 9, if you have anything to add, or you have questions feel free to contact me anytime. Act based on the situation, if it would drastically change in worst scenario, you know what to do. You have freedom of action.
Dirk, due to scheduled extension works on the Kadesh, we need full capabilities of the Trade department. Our task number one for now - bring all required commodities as fast as possible, so the colonists wouldn’t be strained in such uncomfortable circumstances for a long time. Contact every tradeship captain and inform them to head to the Kadesh now to receive further orders.
