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Comm ID: Gerd Torben, Captain of the [TERRA]-Australis
Target ID: Arbiter Vladimir Tinkerbell
Hello, and we grief the losses you suffered. I would like to mention that the aforementioned Corsair Gunboat was the main target of the Australis. We have opened fire on it only, it tried to escape. We prevented such thing from happening. At no times the Junker vessels or station was the target of our fire. They haven`t been touched, and they shall remain that way.
About the Gunboat Caveat Emptor. It`s captain decided to open fire on the Australis. We hold our fire, and chased the Corsair. I am sorry for your loss again, but I cannot stand the little twist in the story. Your captain forgot to mention that his downfall was not under Australis`s weaponry. He assaulted the Destroyer with more than a few "warning" shots. Crippling a destroyer`s shield was considered an act of hostility, and the ship`s captain decided to disable the weapon controls of Caveat Emptor.
I try to be polite, Arbiter. I will invite you aboard the Australis, and discuss this matter personally. I am sure we will reach an agreement.
Again, public apologies to the Junkers for your loss, and I will like to see the repair bill of Caveat Emptor. If it is indeed fit of capital repairs, and you can prove it was my or my crew`s fault for the destruction of your property, I will intervene personally to fix this unpleasant situation.
I hope this incident will not sever our friendly relations.
With respect, captain of the Australis, Gerd Torben.