To The zoners.

[Kyte_]

COMID: [TAZ] Guard Fyre

TO: Juan Montoya

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Sir,

This is a Diplomatic venue. As such, I would expect that anyone making use of it, would understand that participation within this particular venue DENOTES an understanding and an acceptance of the precepts of said venue. In short, a blanket statement that the Corsairs are not diplomats, negates the original use of the diplomatic venue in the first place. Your own words, Sir, NOT mine.

Regarding your perception of a threat; Nowhere in my response did I issue any threat, veiled or otherwise. I pointed out that We enjoy a mutual and beneficial commercial relationship that should continue regardless of misunderstandings and unfortunate events. My concern was not the posturing of some form of false bravado or bullying tactic, rather I called your pilot on an error of judgement, with respect to the use of a diplomatic channel to justify their own actions, which in and of itself might be viewed as insecurity upon the part of the pilot.

As a fellow pilot, I would NEVER attempt to usurp nor hinder the sovereignity of your Home System. That is neither my intent nor my desire. I see no reason to allow what was clearly a grave and unfortunate misunderstanding to escalate beyond it's unfortunate conclusion. Perhaps all have learned something here today. I certainly do hope that is the case.

For my own part. The respect is there. It is my intent to drive the point home, that the logic and policy of "Might makes Right" falls upon deaf ears. If I have given you the impression of any form of threat or disrespect, you have my most sincere apology.

I remain,

ITSOTAZ,

Guard Fyre

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