To all lawful parties:

[Brother_Ender]

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From: Chairman Ender of Highland Security
To: RFS-Freedom

I'd caution against language like "bringing this vile crew to justice". I'm sure this can remain peaceful.

That being said, I would ask you to be honest in public, Captain Robinson. Flowery language such as calling forced slavery "non-taxable human cargo" is disingenuous. There is nothing "innocent" about the transport pilots that are willingly moving slaves to be put to work at Planet Malta.

Nor do I understand why you insist on bringing House politics into this. You are correct, no major House claims the Tau's. We do not represent a House. As has been stated, we are contracted to prevent smugglers and slavers from using the Tau's. All our papers are in order, and our actions are legal. It also happens that we can take the moral highground on this issue; a pleasant added bonus.

Do not accuse us of piracy. We fire only as a last resort, to protect the lives of the slaves aboard and to honor the contract we agreed to. We do not take cargo, nor demand money. We ask that the slavers turn around, leave the Tau's, and drop the slaves off at the nearest station where they can be freed. This is more reasonable then most would be, with those who would seek to make profit from the forced labor of other human beings.

I say this with the upmost ardor; Highland Security does not engage in piracy.

Jefferson Ender
Chairman, Highland Security
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