:-> Atacama Cohort; CC: Gaians

[TheSauron]

Incoming Transmission

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From: Flora, Gaians
To: Administrator James A. Salworth
Encryption: Yes
Subject: Vespucci

Administrator.

I appreciate you reaching out to us on the matter. Goddess knows it's a rarity these days. Sadly, I'm afraid I can't tell you much you don't already know. They're aggressive, they attack everyone indiscriminately. They seem focused on disabling and hijacking ships for their own use. Whether they're tied to other anomalous sightings in the system is yet to be determined.

The hotspots of their activity appear to be the graveyards and the Guerrero, so I'd strongly recommend your people give them a wide berth. Make sure you thoroughly scan and inspect new arrivals, or ships returning from prolonged absence. Put the crews through medical as well. Odds are high they were hijacked and there is no telling what they might be carrying onboard. We've already learned that lesson ourselves and I'd rather we didn't have to SAR the Freeport. Not like we'd have the means to, anyway.

The best you can do to assist us is keeping your own people safe. The fewer ships they get their hands on, the fewer ships they'll have to throw back at us. Do not send your ships out without escort, do not interact with unknown vessels, make sure to screen arrivals at the Freeport. As for supplies, if there's a need, I'll be sure to reach out.

Also, in light of the hijackings - any of our ships opening fire on you or your employees is no longer operating under our purview. Deal with them as needed.

We'll update you once we know anything concrete.

Regards,
Flora

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Transmission Over

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One MD Admiral