ATTN: Theta Treaty signatories . FROM: J Voncloud.

[New Covenant Church]

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SENDER ID : New Covenant Church - House of the Pontiff

RECEIVER ID : Administrator Jerard Voncloud

SOURCE : Pontifical Palace, Faith Haven Settlement - Planet Pygar, Omicron Theta System

SUBJECT : Usurped

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New Covenant Church Pontiff
Gregorius XCVII

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*The man on screen shows an expression that is a mix of sadness, worry and some anger.*

Administrator Voncloud.

The news you're reporting are worrying. Let me tell you that I'm very sorry about what is happening, and that it seems tremendously unfair. It's disappointing that you're being removed from your position after everything you've done for this planet, and for those of us who live in it.

Most of us who are here ended up on the planet fleeing the invasion of Gran Canaria. We brought with us the few things we were able to save in our hasty exodus, and arrived in a hostile, arid and violent environment. Based on effort and sacrifice, little by little we were transforming it into the harsh, but free home that it's today. Pygar is arguably the example of how the Zoners are able to reinvent themselves again and again in the face of each misfortune.

Nevertheless, a group of solitary stones doesn't make a building, they need mortar to hold them together. Well, all this time you were that mortar. It was your wise and dedicated management work from Central that allowed the settlements that were emerging to prosper to a greater or lesser extent. You've shown that you're a worthy leader willing to do anything to guarantee the safety of the people under your authority, even if it means making decisions that go against your own principles. Someone who is able to contain his personal pride in order to safeguard the lives of those innocents who depend on him, has my respect and my support. And I know that this is an opinion that isn't only held by me, but is shared by many of the inhabitants of this planet. People always remember.

As far as the stance the NCC will take from now on, I can say that nothing will change regarding how we have operated so far. As for the Administration of the Planet, we will continue to consider it to belong rightfully to Jerard Voncloud, since you're the one who has earned our trust and the position through blood, sweat and tears over this last years. This Church also will continue to honor the Theta Treaty, I gave my word and my seal, and that's something sacred to me. We will also consider the whole Planet Pygar to be a signatory to the Treaty, however much the Phoenix may now wish to reverse it, or pretend it never happened. I believe they have no legitimacy to do so, and I hope the other signatories will interpret this issue in exactly the same way as I do.

To be completely honest, we wouldn't want to have any problems with the Phoenix people, since they're Zoner brothers and Deux disapproves confrontation between humans. Also, I still hope that their leaders come to understand for themselves that the decision they're making is not correct nor desired in Pygar. However, I've no intention of voluntarily giving up the principle of human understanding and cooperation that we've achieved in Theta after all the carnage that took place last year. It would be like spitting on the graves of those who died during the war, if all the sacrifices made and all the bile we were forced to swallow in pursuit of peace are wasted.

And precisely because I've no idea what intentions the Phoenix may have from this moment on towards those of us who disagree with its recent actions, I declared a State of Emergency in Faith Haven a few minutes ago. The local militia that we trained and armed as a precaution during the Freeport 9 crisis is being re-mobilized, and the soldiers of the Pontifical Guard have taken up defensive positions on the borders of the colony. Likewise, I have also ordered the colony ship NCC Resurgence to position itself near Pygar's orbit, in case we need to urgently evacuate the civilian population as we did during the war.

The few gunboats and the two Fearless-class destroyers in the service of the Pontifical Navy have also been put on alert, although for now they will continue to carry out their anti-Nomad patrols in the destinations where they're currently assigned. As I said, we've no desire to actively confront the Phoenix and we're not going to start any hostility against them. Nevertheless, in the face of the present uncertainty I've no choice but to take measures in an attempt, if necessary, to protect the interests of my people and our own autonomy.

We shall see what the near future holds for Omicron Theta, though I hate to find ourselves once again in a situation of worry and concern. I fervently pray to Our Lord to instill rationality in the minds of men, and I also pray for you, Administrator Voncloud, and wish you the best. I don't know the exact terms on which you currently meet the Phoenix, but I assume that right now it's safest for you to stay away from Pygar. Even so, don't forget that our home is also yours, and you will always be welcome here or wherever there is a member of this Holy Church.

May Deux bless and protect you.

House of the Pontiff
NCC Curia

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