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To: Ivan Voronov, RE: Brotherhood Command
Comm ID: Commandante Don Carlos Benitez
Source: Myrtos Villa (Benitez HQ), Planet Crete
Senor Voronov, I'd reccomend you stop hurling unfounded accusations in the interest of continued prosperity of the Brotherhood.
Quote:Senors, I am writing in regard to an incident that took place recently. As far as I am aware, one of my young operatives was fired upon by two of your pack.
The version of events laid out to me places Mr. and Mrs. Voronov in space as a Hessian ship approached Gamma. My young operative explains that the pair demanded he not fire upon or otherwise hassle the clearly hostile incoming ship. Assumably omitting some details, the operative's private vessel was then destroyed by the Brotherhood ships.
I would firstly state categorically that I intend to pursue this matter thoroughly regardless of the fact that the operative in question is both young, inexperienced, and perhaps a little unaware of his place. I would like to expect Brotherhood co-operation with this, and Brotherhood assistance with settling the matter.
If possible, I would like to be sent FULL AND DETAILED accounts from all parties regarding their perspective of the incident.
Co-operation is a two-way process, and you should be made aware that a number of my family are so enraged by what has happened that they are pressuring for military action to be taken. Continued co-operation from the Benitez family hangs in the balance, and will be effected greatly by the Brotherhood's co-operation in this enquiry. Whilst we are not threatening war, be warned that the individual members of my family may not feel motivated to assist you in the War of Theta if the Brotherhood do not commit to seeking an explanation to why a Corsair vessel was destroyed by Brotherhood members without the council's approval. If this is the decision that they take as a result, it is against my own code of ethics to order them to back down.
I fail to see at any point that I made judgement or accused individuals of dishonour. I asked for detailed and full accounts of the incident, as is my right.
You are not of our blood, Voronov, and you presume too much about the level of respect or tolerance which our people have for you. Unfounded accusations towards an Elder, and now threats upon the safety of the aforementioned Elder. Weather firing upon Eagle-One, a Corsair, was or was not honourable, here we see you threatening the life of an Elder of Crete.
You speak of loyalty. Let me state plainly that the loyalty I have to the Brotherhood, you and your wife is no more or less than the loyalty I have to each and every independent Corsair ship. Furthermore, if I ever receive a report regarding the destruction of a Corsair ship that may have been unlawful and took place without the council's approval, I will pursue the truth of the matter regardless of my own opinions.
Too long have I dealt with the likes of you. Years ago, attacks upon my honour would have seen you bombarded by a tirade of retaliatory bile, but time is moving on, and you're going to have to try a bit harder to provoke an alliance-shattering response.
I must say, however, that it's rich, you accusing me of being disloyal.
Like you, I'd rather not trust me life to someone who can turn on me in the blink of an eye. But let's examine that point for a moment, shall we? Which one of us has a history of defecting from the side we chose?
A suggestion Voronov; you should remember that this is not the Coalition Revolutionary Army. You need to consider the fact that your statements represent your brotherhood, and also need to consider that given your current position, you need to keep what you say to what might be coined "your superiors" in check. This includes making an effort to resist making death threats. There are those amongst us that are still not entirely convinced by your apparent loyalty to the Corsair nation and denunciation of the SCRA. Your current conduct is not helping.
Brotherhood. Every time you allow behaviour such as this to be directed towards me or my family, the loyalty of the individuals in my family to your doctrine weakens. Rest assured that if things do not improve, the time will come when our ships will gather on Crete, and the people will be given a choice of whom they trust to serve their best interests, before we leave the bickering and disrespect behind. The Thira project in orbit of Santorini is progressing faster than ever before. Heal the wounds.