Good day. I trust this message finds you well.

Earlier today, a battlegroup carrying your IFF was met in Sigma-17. This itself is of no issue, as the Coalition is welcome to traverse Guild space as freely as any others. The reason The Guild is making contact today is that your ships were met while an ongoing Corsair operation is taking place in Sigma-17. They have constructed a space station and have ships present to ensure its safety.

Were this station allowed to remain standing, it will no doubt be responsible for an explosion of hostile activity in the system, with Corsair raiders using it as a base to attack all local traffic. Our paramilitary is taking measures to mitigate this threat as necessary, however, it is recommended that in the meantime caution is observed in the space afflicted with this infestation.

If this information is of use to you, please consider it a friendly tip, for which no reward is expected. If it is of no benefit to yourselves, please forgive the intrusion and accept The Guild's best wishes.

Cordially,

Thank you for your attention.

The Guild was not, until now, aware of a schism amongst the Corsairs. If the Cretan menace is indeed suffering from a rupture of sorts, this will no doubt be of benefit to us all. Unfortunately, this supposed splinter group has made no contact with GMG, nor have they displayed any attitude towards our organisation that differs in any way from the treatment we usually experience at the hands of the Corsairs, so their incursion into Sigma-17 cannot be considered anything but an invasion of sovereign Guild space. They may not be acting in harmony with their brethren, but since their behaviour in the Sigma systems has not altered, they must be immediately dislodged. There is also the possibility of their claims of discord being nothing more than a malicious ruse.

The Gas Miners Guild will conduct operations with the end goal of complete eradication in mind, as we cannot rely on their former brothers in arms to do the job. Were the Coalition to have any interest in striking a blow against the allegedly disjointed barbarians, your forces would be most welcome to operate in conjunction with our own, or even, independently should you wish. Any theoretical collusion must of course remain esoteric in nature, though I expect there would be no issue in maintaining this covert cooperation.

Such an operation is, of course, hypothetical and The Guild will in no way attempt, nor expect to be capable of forcing any debts on the Coalition. However, should you intend on delivering a striking blow in Sigma-17, The Guild would be most happy to collaborate. In the meantime, we fully intend to act to neutralise the impending threat.

Cordially,

The Guild is more than happy to open discussions with the Apostatas regarding their split from the rest of the Corsairs and may even, in the future, be able to offer them refuge. We rule out no options and welcome cooperation with all who may be receptive to such arrangements.

Unfortunately, their installation in Sigma-17 cannot remain and must be dismantled. Should it be possible for this construct to be removed peacefully and a deal to be struck, GMG would most certainly be willing to work with yourselves and the Aspostatas on a more constructive arrangement and even provide assistance in establishing another installation in a different location. We are thrilled at the chance to be able to work towards a peaceful solution and are most grateful for your advice on this matter. For now, The Guild shall defer to your judgement and cease paramilitary operations against Puerto de Nueva Hispania.

Without intending to cause offence, we hope you understand this armistice cannot persist indefinitely without further information but we of course will endeavour to resolve our issues together in a constructive manner.

The Guild is most appreciative for your time and attention and shall await your reply before taking any further action.

Cordially,