To the IND

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INCOMING TRANSMISSION
COMM ID: Premier Alvin Katz of the Coalition
LOCATION: Office of the Premier – CLASSIFIED LOCATION

TARGET ID: All IND Assets

Gentlemen,

I owe you a great and grievous apology for all that has befallen you due to the Volkhan.

And I must, with deepest gratitude, convey my thanks for all you and yours have done for the Civil war to date. Without you, and yours, things would have been a lot darker for us all. Your brave refusal to acquiesce to the Volkhan's demands have proven, beyond a shadow of a doubt, your eternal friendship to the People's Government, and to the People of the Coalition.

With hope, this crisis will soon be past us.

Long live the Revolution!
Premier Alvin Katz
Премьер-министр Элвин Кац

Volgograd

Sirius Coalition Revolutionary Army
Революционная Армия Коалиции Сириуса

END TRANSMISSION

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[Tanker]

Premier Katz,

Greetings and Salutations!

No apologies are nescessary. I am, however, overjoyed at your transmission. This means the rumors of your demise are very much unfounded.

While we have many business contacts, friends are hard to come by. This is something that is held in the highest regard. As for lost revenue, that can be replaced. Friends cannot.
As for the Volkhan...well, as a gentleman, I don't speak those kind of words that come to mind to describe him.

As I can also speak for the rest of the IND members, It is good to hear from you. Please let us know how else we may be of service.

Sincerely,

Jonathon Winchester III
President Pro-Tem
Independent neuralnet Division