Freeport relays to: Zoners and militant || From: Phoenix

[Phoenix]

Friends of Phoenix—Zoners and every militant ready to answer the call,

We were gravely mistaken—perhaps too optimistic. Even with one of their outposts reduced to ruin, our recent efforts seem to have fallen on deaf ears.
Despite keeping our diplomatic channels open, they have shown no interest in dialogue.

We will make one final attempt to bring them to the negotiation table. I understand if some among you view this as another futile gesture, believing they will not stop until Crete lies in ruin. But we are not warmongers.

Deterrence Sanctum stands as one of their last major footholds. Striking it down would deal a decisive blow. If they still refuse to talk after that, then perhaps they never intended to at all. At the very least, it may finally buy us the breathing room.

Until now, we have refrained from entering Omicron Gamma, hoping to avoid provoking the Corsair Elders further and to leave the door open for peace. But recent events have made it abundantly clear: save for a few moderate voices, most of their leadership remains resolute in their ambition to see us subjugated.

This cannot continue.

Perhaps, when the ashes of Deterrence Sanctum darken the skies over Crete, they will begin to understand.

Our Nephilim remain on standby, forming around Pygar and Livadia. Our stations are prepared to resupply all those contributing to the war effort.

Let us be ready—this may be our final stand to reclaim peace through strength.

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