To: Dr. John Henry Holliday

[Governor Mike Davis]

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☆ From: Governor Mike Davis

☆ To: Dr. John Henry Holliday

☆ Subject: Pennsylvania Protectorate - A New Beginning

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Dear Dr. Holliday,

I would like to clarify one matter in advance: the reason we are now integrating your world into the Republic is not because you sabotaged our satellite. You had no reason to do so. After all, the equipment has been in place since the construction of the docking ring and spaceport, and apart from a few insignificant incidents, you have never attempted to damage it. We know perfectly well who was responsible for the sabotage -- former Insurgents and other criminals, who had been hiding on your world, exploiting your hospitality while actively mocking our justice. We initially attempted diplomacy to punish them for their crimes, but it failed. Your beautiful planet simply cannot become a safe haven for the pirates, terrorists, traitors, or other criminals.

A short in-person meeting is possible in my office on Planet Erie -- provided you are willing to go through all the necessary security procedures, of course. I do not typically receive visitors, but in your case, I am more than willing to make an exception.

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Warm regards,
Governor Mike Davis
Pennsylvania System Administration

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