Council of the Corsair Elders

[Carlos_Benitez]

The holographic transmission of the Jupiter Guild commander died, and concerned whispering ensued in the council chamber.
Carlos spoke.

"For the past year our nation has received much needed supplies from the Jupiter Guild shipping wing. For Zoners, they are the most generous and co-operative I have come across, and I might even go so far as to say that they are among the most honourable of our non-blood associates.
We cannot stand by as rogue elements within selfishly endanger the prosperity of our nation, and the populous of Crete. Almost as disturbing, the actions of this individual, had it not been for the efforts of mi hermano Chico, would have lead to the blood of 5 valuable associates lying on our hands.
All to often, we commanders may focus too much on our battles, and wars with other empires, but I tell you today that the situation we find ourselves in due to this irresponsibe pilot's actions could be far more significant.
If we lose humanitarian shipments from the Jupiter Guild, who, very reasonably, have suspended their activities in our territory in order to ensure the safety of their pilots, then starvation, or worse, could ensue."

A number of the elders mumbled to eachother nervously.

"To avoid such repercussions, it may be necessary for the nation to once again divert it's efforts into the acquisition of food and supplies, which could lead to our enemies gaining the upper hand in ongoing conflicts, and could also lead to the developments in Omicron-94 and Omicron-91 being delayed."

A number of elders in the Brotherhood and Benitez wings of the chamber sat up in their seats, and their expressions turned decidedly more severe.

"We must prove to the Jupiter Guild, and the rest of the Zoners, that pilots running supply shipments into Gamma will be safe. To do this, the captain of the gunboat, who's actions lead to this crisis, must be brought to justice.

Our JG friend has made the case against this individual very clear. It is up to us to ensure that he is made an example of, so that no such crisis will ever happen again. "

Carlos sat down, and awaited a response from the rest of the Council.

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