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Esteemed representatives of the Empire of Kusari,

I am Sabrina Iltzmann, Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Malta. I understand this transmission may come as a surprise to you, and indeed it comes as a surprise to many within the Republic, but given the times we find ourselves in we believe it to be worth the trouble to see this through.

For centuries our people have fought one another, one out of a need to peddle drugs and the other out of a defense for the welfare of its citizens. The Maltese Nation has fueled organized crime and terrorism within Kusari for nearly as long as there has been, and we acknowledge this. This is a past that we recognize, but one that the Republic wants Malta to be remembered for as the past, the old life that was left behind to make way for the new.
The Republic of Malta itself is a small nation, but fully dedicated to the ideal of a strong, stable government to lead the nation onward. As such, the ethic and effectiveness of our government is where we focus our effort, as the strength of the nation must reflect the capability of its leadership and vice versa. For these reasons, the Republic has been met with success after success in its endeavours. We do not attempt to represent the entirety of the Nation, as in our current state such is impossible, but we strive to liberate the Nation from those who would see it dragged down, continuing to peddle the same lies and contraband that they have for centuries.

The Republic sends this in the hope that Kusari can look over the atrocities of the past and allow a chance for the future. We will not attempt to cover up the failures of the Maltese people. This much is evidently present, and cannot be washed away regardless of time or effort. However, through time and action wounds can be healed and relationships mended. This transmission may not be action itself, but it is a beginning.

I hope this illustrates the intent of this transmission. Should Kusari have any questions, then I will be more than happy to answer them on the Republic's behalf.

Farewell.

Honorable Takagi Managu of the Kempeitai,

I'm pleased to see that the Kempeitai continue to take the security and stability of Kusari as seriously as they always have. The crimes of the Maltese Nation against the people of Kusari are many, and as it seems we agree there can be no forgetting these atrocities. However, I'm happy to see that Kusari, even to an extent, is still willing to listen to the words of those who have been its foe for so long. I personally do hope this leads to great things.

However, you requested our goals.
The Republic views each of the colonies as avenues of potential cooperation, including Kusari. As the past will have outlined, the Maltese (or Outcasts) are descendants of the Hispania, much like the Cretans (or Corsairs) to the south. The Hispania, crippled by saboteurs, was robbed of the dream that the other four Sirian Houses found for their people. We wish to rebuild this dream for the Maltese. The actions of those who came before the Republic, the centuries of petty drug peddling and overseeing organized crime and terrorism, have gotten Malta nowhere. Hated or feared by all, and running puppets of terrorists and pirates alike across Sirius.
Malta for us is doomed as a criminal syndicate. As such, we have looked outwards from Malta for inspiration to save the Maltese Nation: The corporate successes of Liberty and Crayter, the organized strength of Rheinland, the technological mastery of Kusari. Each is far superior to the cartels and syndicates of the homeworld, and each has brought the Colonies into prosperity that until the last 30 years has brought about a golden age of prosperity for the human race.

If it wasn't apparent yet, no. The Republic does not support, and in fact abhors, the Cardamine trade, or at the least in its current state. We see Cardamine as a blessing that, while appropriate to share with the Houses at large, should be reserved to study. The Republic's own head of Civil Development has even proposed the research of Cardamine past any extent it can achieve in its raw form. We support trade of it, but not in mass bulk as has been frequently done under the control of the cartels.
In addition, the Republic does not acknowledge the legitimacy of the movements Malta is known to support; The Golden Chrysanthemums, Lane Hackers, Liberty Rogues and other unlawful entities are as they always have been: Unlawful. Those who openly threaten civilian lives and infrastructure are no better than criminals. As such, they deserve nothing better than to be treated in kind.
Finally, any 'cartels' or 'legions' you may be aware of that hail from Malta are, at least by the Republic, considered as occupiers. The Republic, since its founding, has always been at odds with the 'leadership' of the Maltese Nation. Their agenda is not our own, and to many extents we have made this known to the public, mostly through the efforts of the Maltese News Service. In short, no, the Republic does not consider itself in line with the goals of the homeworld.

I hope this helps to clarify some of the areas you inquired about. If I missed something, do tell and I will endeavour to answer your question on the Republic's behalf. Otherwise, thank you for listening.

Farewell.