Liberty Navy 46th Fleet Security Clearance: < GRANTED >
Sender ID: Admiral Aden Tanner
Recipient ID: Fleet-wide
Subject: RE: New Orders
Greetings to all the Officers of the Fleet, I want to personally address the concerns raised in regard to the orders put out by Rear Admiral Shepard. Firstly I would like to give praise where praise is due, it is truly inspiring for me as a leader to see those under my Command speak with such conviction when it concerns innocents. I can assure you all, without question, that no order will ever come from the High Command that would have you fire on an innocent Civilian.
As an Officer of Forty-sixth Fleet, you will uphold all of the Laws of Liberty, however, it is the responsibility of the individual Officer to stay true to the spirit of the law itself. We are not butchers, murderers, or even the Police. We are the Warriors of the Republic of Liberty, and we shall continue within this Fleet to act with honor in all of our dealings. You are professionals and are at all times expected to act in the best interest of the Fleet and of our Republic.
In regards to the Zoners and the new Law changes, I want all personnel to proceed under the same Rules of Engagement you would use with any Junker you may come across. Unless a specific law is being violated, or the vessel in question is a known hostile asset of a terrorist group, you are to perform your duties as normal. I have the utmost faith in all of you, that you will perform these duties to the highest standards.
Furthermore, I would implore all of you to take heed of Commodore Asterius's thoughts on the matter. His experience with the types of Zoners that caused this law change in the first place will be invaluable to you as you carry out your duties, whether you agree with him or not. Remember, fighting loosely affiliated terrorists will require proactive and positive interactions with the civilians they hide behind, but also strong and decisive action against the terrorists themselves.