I am Roger Anders and I come to you as head of the Colonial Republic's military. As you may be aware, our previous... military-focused administration departed and an interim government was formed, which stands to this day. My doubt in your knowledge of this stems from President's Connors attempts at diplomacy being summarily ignored by your new democratic government. So now comes the time for our militaries to speak.

With no effort on your part to negotiate after changes in both our leaderships, the hostilities stemming in part from the Empire's defence of the troublesome elements of the Hogosha did not end. Although disappointed, this was nothing compared to news of your open cooperation with Gallia in the Taus with your new Decree. What remains of your fleet has taken to slaughtering our transports with little chance to surrender - within view of the nearby Freeports, one of which you had previously removed alongside the Gauls no less.

If you wish to gain favour with your new protectors by emulating their monstrous actions in Tau-44, steps will be taken. Declare your intentions, Kusari - but know that if you wish to continue this war, we Colonials will not back down from the challenge.
So say we all.

The only insults I bandied around were comments on the result of your own 'interactions' with the Royalists. If your battlecruiser (among a large fleet no less) captains are so 'honourable' not to take an insult from a civilian woman, then they should indeed be happy with their Gallic allies. We know some who will enjoy the increased number of targets.

Our home in the Taus may have been lost, but it was never space to call your own. As you agreed with the Gauls in your Decree, your own 'jurisdiction' out there is being limited. Perhaps that will give you time to deal with Kusari's internal problems.

I came here looking for clarification, and I have found it - your decision was made months ago.