To: Great Dons of Malta | From: Giovanni Piacentini

[Darius]

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Sender: Capitano Giovanni Piacentini
Recipient: Dons of Malta
Subject: Transfer of power

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Dons of Malta,

I arrive bowing before you with a humble request in light of our recent accomplishments made by the respected Fiorella of the De Marco family. I am an old acquaintance of her, and although we have spent little time working shoulder-to-shoulder, we have nonetheless spent sufficient time to reach the sensible conclusion that the power of Malta can only reach its zenith through careful diplomacy and ruthless actions against our enemies.

As Fiorella has, for the present, returned to Malta, I request that the role of representative regarding the Independent Worlds, more specifically the Kepler and the Galileo systems, be transferred to myself, until her timely return. I have a great many plans for this, and I pledge that, should the Dons entrust me with such a honor, I will do my utmost to make Malta's enemies bow, and bring a new system through which we shall deal with our loyal subjects in the before-mentioned regions. Though I have offered little details, it is my hope that we may discuss any concerns in this comm channel at the right time.

With humble regards,
Capitano Giovanni Piacentini

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