To: Liberty High Command Sbj: Bethlehem Station

[Ingenuus Research Group]

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Greetings esteemed representatives of the Liberty High Command -

Allow us to formally introduce ourselves. We are the Ingenuus Research Group, a organization of scientists and researchers from across Sirius. While we mainly operate outside of Liberty, one of our more public and corporate stations is Bethlehem Station, of which we acquired last year from the previous administrator whom is now living a very comfortable life after our negotiations.

The purpose of this comm is one of importance, as it pertains to not only yourselves, but anyone whom frequent Bethlehem and the space surrounding the station. We have sent numerous reports to the Naval fleets in hopes to assist in a growing problem of pirates in the area whom have abused our kindness. We are tired of having to constantly remove ships from the docking rights list, as well as the ignoring of our requests to assist us. The point is, we have had enough and action is needed, from both sides.

Some time ago, there was an agreement between the Zoners at Bethlehem and Ames stations, titles the "Treaty of Bethlehem". Unfortunately, due to the previous administrators leaving or passing off their responsibilities to others, that treaty was announced null and void, as indicated here in this recording.

We are here to re-negotiate this treaty, albeit only for Bethlehem Station. The administrators of the other stations may be interested as well, but have not come forward in an attempt, hence our message to you all. We are hoping this will establish more cooperation from both sides, as well as limiting piracy and illegal activity to a minimum from those who wish to abuse our kindness.

We await your response, and we hope this will be the beginning of a prosperous relationship.

IRG out.

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