Comm Sender ID: Tomas Mendes
Comm Sender Location: Valetta Shipyard, Omicron Alpha
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Good day to you, guildmasters. I am Tomas Mendes, eldest son of the House Mendes of Malta, and the purpose of this transmission is to submit my application to join the ranks of the Crimson Cross. Through several communications with your Captain Venneri I have learned of your organization and decided that I wish to aid you in your operations across Sirius.
For the past two years my family has lived in obscurity refitting a new home for ourselves, a Pilgrim Liner called Visione Ricordato, roughly twenty klicks away from Cartagena Shipyard and in vacuum, since we could not at the time afford docking space. We were what might be termed as 'collateral damage' during the struggle between the Contari Lance and the 101st Maltese Guard. We paid for supporting Contari with our plantation, our homes, and almost all of our family's assets, though thankfully my sisters were spared a slaver's auction. Nevertheless, I do not hate them for what they have done; their rebellion was, in my opinion, a much needed surge of adrenaline into an otherwise slowly stagnating society, and to this day I do not believe they were wrong about the 101st...though I can assure you I will keep my views to myself when dealing with the latter. The match is decided; further obstinacy would be childish at best.
This leads to the question: Why would I then after this hardship would I want to support the Crimson Cross? Why would I not simply continue rebuilding my own family's wealth?
I have always needed a cause, something beyond mere existence to live, fight, and die for if need be. The acquisition of money, or slaves, or assets like ships means very little to me. I have heard the call of the spirits, felt the touch of their consciousness on my mind, and wish to know all I can about them...and you have some of these answers and the ability to reach for more.
With my family finally provided for and safe, the choice then for me is obvious: I will attempt to join your organization fully, go through your rituals, and when I have proven myself, attain the knowledge I seek...all while furthering your goals, and those of the Spirits you serve.
I bring my Carabela HF and an as-yet-unnamed 'Serenity' medium transport to add to your forces, should I be accepted. Thank you for your consideration, and in advance for your reply.