.:j:. Tales of the Junker Congress

[Hawk]

Elijah lened across the table, Just what exactly is the group you represent?
Youll be hearing more about us soon, the strange man told him we are looking to expose the corruption in the Liberty government. What you have just shown me is something new even beyond what we have been investigating.
Well, Im glad you can make some use of this. Im told there is even more coming.
Oh
Yes, they are still investigating on Rochester. So far Im told they have recovered enough to show that the navy was lying and that the engine component on board the salvager did not come off any naval vessel.
Its nice that you can show the navy was lying. Weve caught them at that often enough, but the origin of the cargo doesnt really concern me that much.
Why not, didnt you just hear me? We can prove the whole thing was a setup.
What youve already shown me is enough to prove that. Youre not seeing the big picture here. Liberty law forbids the Navy to interfere in domestic security. Naval vessels are not allowed to stop ships and demand they drop their cargo. From what you have shown me, there were no LPI vessels involved in this incident at all. It wouldnt have mattered if the ship in question had one engine component or a hold full of cardamine, the navys actions would have been just as illegal.
So, now the navy is just acting like common pirates?
Youre still thinking small captain. This is much more than piracy. Its a coup.
What are you talking about?
The navy clearly sees themselves as above the law. Admiral Malaign seems to think she can do whatever pleases her at the moment. They have decided that they can make up the laws as they go along. They are trying to be the real power in Liberty. So much for freedom and power in the peoples hands, we will soon be living under martial law.
You really think its that bad?
Captain, I know it is. Weve been watching Admiral Malaign. She clearly feels that the laws of the state do not apply to her and that she alone has the power to decide what should be done with peoples lives. This is a very dangerous thing. We will not allow this to remain secret.
Well best of luck to you then.
Thank you for the help captain, and watch your back.
Ill do that.
The man got up from the table and disappeared out the door. Elijah pulled a communicator from his coat and pushed a button, Bruiser, whats going on?
Nothing much, he headed out of the spaceport on a public transport. Looks like hes headed to a residential area. I think hes harmless.
Ok, Im ready to go, get back here.
Already on my way.

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