Gateway Comm System: OPEN
To: Calum McDonald, GlenCoe
From: Sir Alisdair Buchanan
Subject: Trade Report
Mr. McDonald,
You both handled the situation just fine. The People's Front (VF) is a political faction devoted to overthrowing the Rheinland government - they will do anything to hinder trade in Rheinland.
While we might be sensitive to their political concerns, which do have some merit, we do not make it a practice to drop our cargo. If you find yourself confronted by a VF vessel, then yes, handle the situation like you would a pirate: assess the situation (just a fighter against two transports, or a bomber; does he have support nearby, etc.), and respond accordingly with all due discretion and care for your crews. Also, feel free to challenge the pilot - perhaps you won't have to give up as much. If they want you to drop cargo for political reasons, they should be able to explain those reasons to you.