To: Xeno Alliance high command

[Reeves]

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Sender: Alliance Commander "Cobra"
Recipient: Cpt. Michael Bartlertt
Subject: RE: Deal

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I raised your case before the LFR Council.

The response was almost unanimously negative. A warship and crew that have spent years hiding doesn't bode well for the kind of situation that we now find ourselves in. And it doesn't exactly lend itself to any kind of impression of bravery or loyalty.

Naturally I could have been more persuasive. But why should I be? I don't know you and have no reason to trust you. You're just another wayward warship captain with more tonnage than talent.

You can keep your block of steel and dead dreams.

We'll manage.

"Liberty or death."
-"Cobra"

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