To: Theta Zoners

[Stoner_Steve]

Starlight Research Consortium
Chasing starlight since 829 A.S.

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From:
Forgemaster Goodman

Subject:
RE: Theta Zoners

Encryption Strength:
Standard

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Administrator Anderson,

Your concerns regarding the Theta Treaty and the Corsairs are certainly valid. However, I must express some reservations regarding your proposed course of action.

Firstly, inviting the Order to defend Pygar against the Corsairs feels like choosing one overlord over another. Both entities have proven themselves unreliable allies. The Order, despite their claims of neutrality, failed to assist Freeport 9 during the Corsair incursion, demonstrating a clear lack of commitment to the security of Zoner interests in this sector.

Secondly, your assertion that Pygar harbors a significant cache of undiscovered artifacts is perplexing. The Consortium, along with the Order, conducted extensive surveys of Pygar in the aftermath of the Nomad War. Our records indicate that the planet was thoroughly examined, with minimal discoveries of Dom'Kavash ruins and virtually no active artifacts. The majority of artifacts recovered from Pygar were extracted by K'hara-influenced human factions during the Nomad War, with any remaining artifacts subsequently recovered by the Order.

Given the thoroughness of these previous surveys, it seems unlikely that a significant cache of artifacts remains undiscovered. This raises questions about the source of your intelligence and the potential consequences of your proposed artifact disposal policy.

The Consortium remains committed to the defense of Pygar and will cooperate with other Zoner factions to resist Corsair aggression. However, we believe that a more prudent approach would involve:

• Strengthening Zoner Defenses: Investing in local militias and providing them with the necessary training and equipment to defend the colony.
  
• Diplomatic Efforts: Exploring alternative solutions to the conflict, such as seeking mediation from neutral powers or forming a defensive alliance with other Zoner factions.
  
• Investigating the claims of hidden artifacts: Conducting independent investigations to verify the existence of these alleged caches before implementing any drastic measures.
  

We urge you to reconsider your alliance with the Order and explore more sustainable and collaborative solutions to the challenges facing Pygar and the Zoner community in Omicron Theta.

--Sean Goodman
Magister Fabricae, The Gryphon
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