Admiral Somerville,

I am pleased to be hearing from you following the recent diplomatic events.

In light of the questions raised in your communication, I feel it prudent to advise that my position within the Liberty Navy is that strictly of the position and title afforded to me by the Republic. I do not represent, in any part, Politicians, Defense Staff, or any Departmental Body of our state. As such, play no part in the decision making as highlighted.

With this said, I am unable to pass comment or directly answer the questions raised. I serve Liberty and those elected within our Government and my duty lies in protecting Liberty, her interests and citizens.

We have, and always will, have what I feel to be a professional and mutual working relationship with respect to our Houses. It is my hope that this will long continue in to the future. I would normally, at this point, advise forwarding your concerns to members of the Government. Though, as your raised concerns have brought you to me, I'm at a loss as to how to better direct you.

I am regretful that I am unable to assist you further, Admiral. I hope, despite the recent diplomatic events, that this response finds you in good health, at least.

In service to the Republic,

Admiral Somerville,

It was regrettable that the Royal Navy suffered such losses at the hands of the Insurgency on the initial push in to Insurgency occupied territory. For which you have both my condolences and my thanks for assisting the Liberty Navy is making the initial assault. I do wish with all my bring that things had turned out differently.

With regards to the current state of affairs in Vespucci, I regretfully must report the loss of the Battleship Delware and her Battlegroup during the last assault against the Insurgency's Flagship Battlecruiser, the INS Triton. She did, however, suffer critical damage and I would be surprised is she held out without immediate repairs of an extensive nature. They are on the back-foot, as it were and we have since re-deployed the Carrier Ohio in system to provide support and her own Battlegroup is supporting. We have planet Veracruz in our sights and the final assault has yet begun, though the Navy is ready and mustering all available assets to conclude the offensive action in one, fell swoop.

By this point, we anticipate that most of the civilian populous have vacated the planet. Though, should any remain, this is a shared concern that we have, Admiral. I've no interest in bombarding civilians in their homes, though any potential extradition or relocation of them poses a security threat to Liberty. Might I enquire as to what action, if any, the Royal Navy has undertaken to extract civilians from Veracruz? Furthermore, would the Royal Navy be joining Liberty in the final assault?

I look forward to hearing back from you, Admiral.

In service to the Republic,