Insurge To Fear

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PALACIO IMPERIAL, Crete

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Cross raised his hand once again, asking about Deterrence's expectations, base of operations and leadership.

" That's a good question, captain. The Empire expects this battlegroup to conduct sorties and raids within Liberty space. These sorties have the goal of liberating resources towards the Empire, and perhaps the forced acquisition of new warships and important persons of interest. Halberd Battlegroup will have no set bases of operations, that relies on the choice of each captain. As for the leadership, there will be no centralized leadership, as long as the results are satisfactory. Deterrence's High Command will step in the coordinate the battlegroup if required, but I hope it doesn't comes to that. Captains should lead their crews as they see fit. "

Tavros nods and looks around for any other raised hands. He sees that captain Spire has his raised. He's enthusiastic about roaming the Omicrons and aid the Corsair fleet.

" As I told Cross, Halberd Battlegroup can be directed to assist Empire forces as needed, if required. "

Tavros hoes around the podium, sliding his hand across the wood furnishing. He asks for the next question, and captain Erwin stands up. He presents himself before giving a long speech about how himself and his crew can be useful to the Empire, along with the engineering troubles his ship is facing. He also speaks about smaller topics.

" I'm sure our human resources agents have already found appropriate job positions for your crew, captain Erwin. "

He reaches for the red folder, taking it off Erwin's hands, quickly reading through it and giving it back to him.

" These people will work well with us. I guarantee. They'll be given all the capabilities to do so... And, about your vessel, captain Erwin. Our engineers are ready to give you any support you might need. The sooner your ship is ready, the sooner you are useful to the Empire. We have several large shipyards working at full capacity. I've pulled strings for the vessels of every captain to be put on a higher priority for repairs and retrofitting. This came with a great cost. The Deterrence, and I, hope that my investment was correct about the captains. The amount of resources and influence spent on this whole operation is something unheard of. This operation can not be a failure, and results must be presented quickly. "

Tavros returns to the podium, with a next slide presented with a saying: "What will be the future of the Veracruz people?"

" The people of Veracruz has a great debt with the Empire. Feeding, housing, healing those people came with no cheap costs. The Empire always uses its resources to their fullest and to their best efficiency. Rescuing the people of Veracruz is the Deterrence's greatest and riskiest investment so far. The captains and representatives, must prove their qualities to the Empire. We have no unlimited resources, and feeding foreign men and women comes with a strenuous diplomatic cost. Many would argue that those resources could be best spent nurturing our own people, but I am committed to this operation. This investment would open great opportunities to the Empire in the medium and long terms, along with, of course, a new life for the people of Veracruz. "

He takes a short moment to recover his breath.

" Shall the captains and representatives be successful and bring the Empire the resources it needs, Themselves and the people of Veracruz, one day, might be accepted as Cretans, with full rights, equal to a Corsair. The rights of a foreign refugee are limited, and we can not test the patience of the Elders any further. Captains, great responsibility lay upon every of you. Your people depend on your success. The Deterrence must provide significant returns to the political class of Crete, and fast. "

" Any other questions? "

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