To: The Rheinland Military [RM] HC || From: The Order Overwatch

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► Source: Kaiserliche Rheinwehr HQ, Kolonnenplatz Neu Berlin
► Encryption: port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-ORD
► Submitter: Großadmiral Alfred Henze
► Recipients: Admiral Solandros
► Subject: Your Bona Fides

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Admiral Solandros,

I am frankly surprised that you are deciding to open communication channels now, as opposed to multiple opportunities in the past. Before we move forward with any sort of discussion however, I require you to verify your identity, and more importantly, your authority over Order assets and personnel.

I propose a meeting in Freeport 8 orbit at a pre-arranged date and time. I will send certain people I trust, and you will escort them to a location of your choosing, where they will gather data about your dispositions. Needless to say, if my people do not return, or if you attempt to obfuscate their readings, this conversation is over.

If you satisfy my curiosity, then we have much to discuss. No less than your organization's future in Rheinland, and your relationship with the Corsair Empire.

I trust that I will hear back from you soon, admiral.

Hochachtungsvoll,
Alfred Henze
Großadmiral der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr

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