To: All Corsairs;

[Jose Benitez]

***Incoming Transmission***

Comm ID ;- Jose Benitez
Location ;- Battleship Delos

Target ID ;- Commodore Santiago

Senor Santiago,

I must admit to having no idea what you are talking about with regard to any agreement, however, I would strongly suggest that you follow standard Corsair doctrine in such circumstances ie when someone shoots at you, shoot them back.

I'd also like to point out that what amounts to little more than a couple of rogue Zoners behaving as you have suggested hardly constitutes a reason to suggest we are at "war" with the Zoners or they with us.

The Zoners are a disparate people and as such there will be some misguided individuals that think of Corsairs differently to others. I assume that you have no evidence of any freeport affiliated Zoners, OSI or TAZ being involved in any attacks? If you did, have this would be of concern as it would likely represent some form of organised attack on the Empire to which we would have to respond.

We are not at war with Zoners, and have not been at war with Zoners. We did however, have a number of issues with an organisation known as the Omicroners, and as I am sure you are aware there was once a blockade of the Zoner bases in Theta.

In light of my above comments can I suggest that you return to your ship and continue to do your duty and both serve and protect the Empire? In the event that you see either of the Zoner ships that you have highlighted above then you should behave in a manner that feels most appropriate - however, I should also point out that in general, Zoner ships will continue to be protected by the Corsair Laws.

Have a safe flight Commodore.

Regards

Jose Benitez