To: Order Command From the Colonial Republic Government

[Panzer]

As you invariably noticed, carrier group 88 commenced operations in Omicron lost today. Theis somewhat surprising development sparked your interest I've been told. Indeed, I'm sorry for notifying you now that it's done... or in progress, but had I done that ealier, there was realistic risk of compromising the whole operation. I personally never believed in "encrypted messages" in the diplomatic channels, but that's not today's topic...

What is going on in Omicron Lost is to be known as operation Cradle, orchestrated by our science department and fleet command. Its primary goal is conducting theoretical research into whatever naturally-occuring phenomena occuring in nearby space as well as conduct xenoarcheological excavation should remains of ancient alien civilizations be found in the area. I won't lie, there's a belief, that the results might be valuable for military purposes.

I have been notified, that you are willing to... tolerate our operation under a few conditions. According to a report my... Vice Admiral Constantine Breetai, the task force dispatched to the area was met with what seemed as a degree of hostility. I won't divulge into whose fault it was or was not, who stepped on whose ego and ambitions, let it be known to you, that the Colonial Government never had and never will consider the order as enemies. And the sole fact, that due to operational security there was no transmission in advance shouldn't in my opinion cause as a distrustful reaction. Regardless, as a token of good faith I do agree to abide by the conditions suggested during the meeting in Omicron Lost. Any and all alien remains will be destroyed, research results will be shared and military cooperation provided.


Basil Angelos, President of the Colonial Republic

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