To the Junker Congress

[Rudo]

COMM ID: Chief Arbiter Hannibal Bishop
LOCATION: Bridge of Frigate 'Machiavelli', Inverness System

Salutations;

You will pardon my late arrival to this topic of discussion. I will be brief.

Regarding system claims: We respect such statements. It is your empire. As such, it is your area of expertise.

Regarding transport of Blood Diamonds: They are a high-risk commodity with an immediately traceable source of purchase whether that be direct or second-hand. Getting caught with them one should accept the terms of his bad luck or poor judgement. The Congressman acted independently and rashly. He has as of late grown frustrated at the subtleties of our means, and clearly wishes he joined in with a greater cartel with the military might and spare resources to back impulsive actions. Again, your area of expertise.

Regarding the bounty: If I am correct, all is clear. With luck and good discipline it will not happen again.

Regarding insults to our organization, our people, our bases: Keep that down. We can all trumpet our riches, our military might, our standings, our connections. The extent of yours is not up for debate. Our own connections and reach are limited, or at least that's the impression we like to cultivate. Let's all just keep assuming that and continue on. We'll all be happier that way.

To Junker Thorn: This is a Congress matter. I welcome the input of Junkers outside this organization so long as it is useful or entertaining. Yours is neither. Shut up.

- Bishop

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