To: Jerard Voncloud

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* ID: Jerard Voncloud
* Location: Carrier Kaldra
* Subject: Interview

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Not at all. I don't see the benefit of mincing words or sugar coating the facts as I see them.

So, Phoenix's Policies. It was one specific detail that caused the schism between me and them. That is the Corsairs. Phoenix are not the biggest fans of the Corsair's nor their claim over Omicron Theta. Phoenix are very much of the mind that Zoner's do not need anyone and we should look after ourselves and should never bend the knee to anyone, especially the Corsairs. So when I signed the Theta Treaty they saw that as me Capitulating on Phoenix's behalf, which is of course complete bollocks. As far as they are concerned, I should of stood up to the Corsair's, told them to stick the treaty up their arse and stand my ground. But the fact is, doing that would of led to Pygar's invasion or even potential destruction of its colonies. So I signed the Treaty because that was in the best interests of the Pygar community. Even with Phoenix there wasn't a chance we could protect Pygar from a hardened Corsair fleet, Sure we could hold them off for a while, but we would eventually lose the battle.

Onto your question about the consequences had I not stepped down. Phoenix are a wild card, had I refused I wouldn't of put it past them to return in force to usurp me from my position. I could be wrong of course but it wasn't a risk I was willing to take. I have done everything I can to avoid conflicts, to put the safety of my people first. So as my last act I left to ensure that no-one come's to blows or ignite a small civil war between Zoner's.

Do I believe Phoenix can address Pygar's needs? Time will tell. Personally I think they may struggle if they end up butting heads with the Corsair's especially with the other Zoner group's in Theta being part of the Treaty they may find themselves without Allies when the time comes. Hopefully they will do what's needed to ensure Pygar get's what it needs but they will need to make changes to ensure its survival.

Jerard Voncloud

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