The Catalyst.

[BobMacaroni]

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Harabero was listening to the chatter. Which he liked - not that he could have gotten in anything of value otherwise - but he was otherwise content to listen to them for the time being. A true Maltese through and through, he preferred to gain more information about those he was dealing with than they had about him.

The Don assumed a more business-like posture than the relaxing, thoughtful one he had taken.

First of all before I say anything further. If we are asking the Coalition for involvement, we might also see if the Core representative can get the Order involved as well on our side?

A wicked grin spread across his face. He held up his hand.

The answer is no, if you didn't get it. If they want to throw themselves as cannon fodder attacking somewhere else, they can be our guests. But if we are to ally with the Coalition, we might as well search to make peace with the Corsairs while we are at it.

Harabero regained his more neutral expression

Now that that is out of the way... I do agree that the Freeport is best taken intact. It might rally even more to our side, perhaps? Indeed, it'll provide an even further buffer and forward outpost against them, and break down even more their operations in-

Nevermind. First things first. Actually taking the station shouldn't be difficult. But its protecters are the main focus.

The battleship Delos and the twin cruiser strike force Majorca and Minorca, as well as the respective escorts of each. Perhaps we might even be able to brute force through them? Although this would require Zoner assistance alongside our forces and...

The Don was almost sickened to say the next words. He hated to have to put any stock whatsoever in, his eyes, glorified bounty hunters.

The battleship Mars and its escorts. I am correct in assuming Omicron Kappa is sterilized for the most part? Perhaps you could divert further assets toward Omicron Theta.

He had a lot to say, but he hoped the conversation would stay on track. The big picture was most important, after all.

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