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Aazalot · 01-19-2025, 05:47 PM,

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* ID: Jerard Voncloud
* Location: Cadiz Base
* Subject: Theta Treaty Review

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Good Day.

Voncloud here. First and foremost. I am Safe and I am well. I'm currently on Cadiz base, as a "guest" of the Black Sails.
And I do mean Guest in every sense other then the ability to leave. My quarters are rather nice and to my surprise they make a very good cup of tea.
As to how, the Vendetta was close enough to the Kaldra as it went down and managed to beam some of the Escape pods aboard, mine included. Now I expected this, as I'm sure you all are to be some sort of ransom demand. Instead this is a call to the table of Diplomacy. I have been instructed to ask everyone mentioned to send your representative's to Cadiz to discuss and review the Theta Treaty and give a chance for new players in Omicron Theta to attend and be part of the talks should they wish to do so.
As far as I know that's it. I have not been asked to demand anything else. They seem genuine in their desire to sit at the table and talk. Rest Assured your refusal to attend will not lead to my untimely demise. Just means my vacation on Cadiz might be extended.
I will be at the table myself, its possible the Sail's didn't have the confidence to extend this invitation themselves for fear of it being ignored hence my being here instead. I have had many a conversation with Massimo Insigne about Stability in Omicron Theta and the Corsair's role within it, and he seems genuine in his desire for the Sail's to be part of the effort to bring this Stability to Theta and to work together with those who reside there. Much as I did after the initial signing of the Treaty, I am willing to give him and the Sail's the benefit of the doubt like I have with the Deterrence and The Brotherhood.
The meeting will take place aboard the Battlecruiser Perdition near Cadiz.
Safe Skies to you all

Jerard Voncloud

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RedEclipse · (This post was last modified: 01-22-2025, 05:40 PM by RedEclipse.)

Voncoloud,

I'm glad you're alright. Although I'm not aware of the events you've been involved in since leaving Pygar. I would like to know exactly what happened, but I think we can discuss it in person.

The offer looks interesting to Phoenix, as any discussion is better than ultimatums we have heard already. Expect my arrival soon.

Madvillain · (This post was last modified: 01-19-2025, 07:13 PM by Madvillain.)

Transmission origin: Planet Crete, Omicron Gamma
Transmission Location: Villa Sephardi, Malathiros
Transmission ID: Elder Juanez ''El Presidente'' Buonocore
Transmission Target: Jerard Voncloud
Encryption: Heavy

Señor Voncloud,

I find myself both relieved and irritated by your message. Relieved, because you are alive and well. Irritated, because of the audacity of the situation you describe. That you are on Cadiz, treated as a "guest" by the Black Sails, a rabble with no authority over Cadiz, is an insult not just to the Brotherhood, but to the Imperio itself. The Black Sails are operating outside the bounds of Corsair law. They have no right to hold you, no matter how comfortable your quarters may be or how fine their tea might taste. This farce will end. I have given them an ultimatum, and they have less than 20 hours to comply. You will be delivered to Battleship Prox, where you will remain until you wish to leave, under the protection of the Empire.

The Theta Treaty is not a topic for negotiation, least of all with traitors and opportunists like the Black Sails. They have already proven their disdain for the Imperio by attacking those under its protection. Their actions mark them as traitors, and traitors do not sit at the table with us. Perhaps, in the future, there could be talks with the Phoenix Zoners or others who hold valuable insights into the Omicrons. Unlike the Sails, Phoenix might actually have some interesting insights in the situation.

Do not mistake me, Voncloud. I respect the courage it takes to propose diplomacy in the face of such chaos. But diplomacy is reserved for those who uphold their honor and respect the authority of the Brotherhood, Deterrence and the Council of Elders . The Black Sails proven themselves beneath that respect. Prepare yourself to leave Cadiz. I expect to see you at Battleship Prox soon, under my watchful eye. Tell the Black Sails that they still have one final chance to show some semblance of loyalty, and follow the path of redemption.

If they ignore the ultimatum we gave them, their fate is sealed.

-Elder Juanez Gonzalez Perez Aguilar Garcia De la Santa Maria Buonocore

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Knusperflakes · 01-19-2025, 07:53 PM,

Sender ID

Executor Daní Herrera

Location

Planet Crete, Nueva Barcelona

Recipient

Jerard Voncloud

Saludos Senor Voncloud,

I am surprised to hear that you are on Cadiz in the hands of the Black Sails. While I was not aware of the destruction of the Kaldra and your kidnapping by the Sails, I am glad to hear you are treated well so far. As their organization has no authority to keep you there, I assume your inability to leave is either due to the lack of a ship to bring you elsewhere or lack of credits to organize some way of transportation. The Deterrence is willing to help you out in either case to allow you to leave the station to Battleship Prox as mentioned by Elder Juanez Buonocore.

Regarding your invitation to discuss “the stability in Theta” with Massimo Insigne representing The Black Sails, I have to firmly deny. Just recently we have informed them about the special situation in Omicron Theta and what are they doing in return? They dare to kidnap you - a man of diplomatic value to the Imperio - and, there is no other way to say it, hold you hostage in Cadiz as a blackmail against their own people.

This is also not their first misbehavior. First they insulted our Elders, an established and supreme authority of the Imperio. Second they refused to be part of any diplomatic advances made by the Imperio. Third, they refused to assist in the retreat of the Battlecruiser Penitence from Dresden when all Corsair forces should have been united to assure its safety. And now this? Enough is enough! It is time the Black Sails are taken accountable for their actions and are thrown begging for forgiveness in front of the courts on Crete. I could not agree more with Elder Buonocore, if Massimo Insigne does not respect the ultimatum and hands you over very soon, he and all his loved ones should be rotting in cretan prison cells for their treason to the Imperio.

Inviting Phoenix for re-negotiations of the Treaty can only be seen as an offense to everyone who worked hard to achieve peace in Omicron Theta. They had their chances to join our agreement, they turned it down twice. Instead they openly attacked us during the retreat of the Penitence. Any upright Corsair will shoot them on sight if they even dare to approach Cadiz. Importantly, I advise all Treaty Signatories from Zoner side to refrain from following this invitation as we must assume at this point that The Black Sails could plan to hold you hostage as well to increase their pressure.

Let Senor Insigne know that this is his last chance to avert his doom. Should he continue to disrespect the authority of the Council of Elders, he and all his accomplices will regret their choice for the rest of their meaningless lives.

<Ad gloriam et victoriam, Deterrence>
Executor Daní Herrera

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**Doc Holliday** · 01-20-2025, 12:12 AM,

*incoming transmission*
Comm ID: Doc Holliday
Location: Med Force Academy, Omicron Theta
To: Jerard Voncloud
Location: Battleship Perdiation, Omega 5

Hearing that you are safe and well is good new indeed.

Now, the Sails want an audience. From what I can tell, they want to restructure the treaty. I do not want you having all of the fun but at the same time I do not want to end up an invited guest with the inability to leave like yourself. I have patients to attend to.

The Sails speak of stability. Well, your being there as a "guest" after your ship was destroyed by them is showing me their definition of stability. To me, it is a repeat of Bretonia at Gran Canaria years ago. Remember when they came and occupied the planet and executed a lot of Corsairs trying to make a new life on the planet? You might want to remind the Sails who their enemies really are. I can provide a lot of files and proof for them if they want it.

Out of respect for those who attended the Theta Summit, gave and took a little for a peaceful co-existence and signed, I will not be going to join you as a guest there. I hear that the Brotherhood and the Deterrence are rather, well, angry at the Sails and I do not want to be in the middle of it.
The ball is in the Sail's court. I suggest they play their game wisely.

-Doc