To: [HF] from XA- Subject - Reinforcements *Heaviliy Encrypted*

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I trust this message will find its way into Hellfire Admiral Chloe Taylor's hands,

We have a slight....problem,

We received this transmission from some big-wig in the Navy brass. Seems our little facility has been discovered. While I believe the station could withstand an uncoordinated attack by a small secondary fleet force, it looks like this latest threat comes from the Primary Fleet. We have reports that a large portion of the fleet has moved past Cortez and Magellan, though we are unsure of their intentions or even if this is accurate, but we have noticed a marked drop in capital vessels patrolling core systems. If this is true it may be some time before the attackers can muster their forces.

We are asking if you have any intel on said movements. As we are under direct threat now, any reinforcements you can spare to have stationed at Oyster Creek would also be well received. I also have another request, one we can pay for. I will send a full load of H-fuel to Vespucci, a total of 5000 units. In return I want munitions and any supplies that may aid in repelling a seiging force I figured the Legion would have access to these sorts of assets.

Finally, we would like to thank your engineers, particularly Kathy, for the work done on the XA-Serpentis.Maximus over the last few weeks. Unfortunately not too long after entering Liberty someone decided to vent the waste plasma from the engines while in cruise *Jimmy scowls at someone off-screen* and the ship is now exuding a toxic cloud from bow to stern. She's still running just fine though. Just has some bad B.O...

Anyways, for our part we are willing to supply the H-fuel used in this operation, should you choose toagree. This delivery will be made prior vessels leaving Vespucci if you choose. If there are any other conditions, please let me know. Time is short.

Jimmy, out.

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Shard - The Faceless One