Dear Administrator of Freeport 11,

This is Guildmaster Schwerdtfeger from the Independent Miners Guild contacting you in a matter of utmost urgency, that's why I keep the introduction short as there are lives of my crews at stake.

Today an IMG transport group was headed to the Freeport with a cargo of Synth Food. Under yet unclear circumstances the convoy came under fire by Core vessels while trying to leave the Freeport with refined Iridium. This outbreak of violence is being evaluated and clarified with the Core on direct channels and that's not why I am contacting you.

My concern is: There are likely 5 damaged, currently non-spaceworthy Shishapangma transports close to the Freeport, some floating around the borders of the NFZ. Blackbox scanner readings of those who escaped show escape pods headed to the closest base, which was Freeport 11. With distances around 12k maximum, I assume most of them will already have reached the station by the time my message hits your receivers.

The scope of damage from the unexpected firing incident is not yet known, and you likely have a better overview than I do from here.

That's why the Guild asks you to do whatever is in your power to assist in the recovery from the consequences of this confrontation. I assume it's the Guild's time to ask for a favour in return for what the Guild did when the Freeport was on the brink of collapse. This time, those afflicted by the senseless act need your help, and I fear they need it now, fast and decisive.

The Guild will cover the costs, but we lack assets to do it ourselves. Thank you in advance, Administrator. You can be sure that we appreciate your effort to help and that we will be deeply grateful.

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Yours sincerely,

Dear Administrator Nodoka Hanamura,

The Guild appreciates the assurance to tend to the injured, you are most literally saving lives in these first critical minutes.

I understand that you have to tread carefully and I know it seems you are taking a risk at the moment, however I knew I can fully rely on the Zoner code of honour in which a human in peril would not be sent away. That's where Guild and Zoners share essential values: In times when humanity seems to be lost, there always have to be some who hold on to what is the right thing to do.

I hope you can quickly figure out what your path is, Administrator, and that your choice of course in conflict-prone Delta is wise.

I think I can assume why you are careful with offering more assistance due to the Core. Rest assured that the IMG is not going to raise a mess with the CoF or you over the shootout. This is being dealt with bilaterally: Guild and Core. And, I'll also be clear on this accord: if we cannot reach an agreement with the Core, we are out of Delta and won't be asking for your help, nor to be your guests any longer.

You have my word that whatever happens, your Freeport will not be put into the center of unwanted attention by any actions of the Guild. I think that our past actions speak a clear language of unwavering support for Freeport 11. Nothing has changed from our side. And I hope that not much has changed and will change on yours.

I'll keep you informed on the talks with the Core. I have medical personnel heading towards Delta while we are speaking to med-evac the first batch of wounded and take them back home.

Thank you again, Administrator Hanamura.

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Yours sincerely,