To: The Order Overwatch

[Stefz]

[Incoming Transmission]

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Location: Unknown
Source ID: Valente Rossi
Target ID: The Order Overwatch
Subject: Recruitment
Priority: High
Encryption: Medium

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Buonasera, Overwatch.

My name is Valente Rossi, former leader of both the Epigoni squadron in Reapers of Sirius and the 101st Ghosts of Razgriz. This will almost certanly come as a surprise to you - my reason for contacting the Order is that I want to become a part of it. Before you decide to shut down this transmission and laugh it off, hear me out, per favore.

Shortly after my disappearence from the Maltese space, the Ghosts of Razgriz significantly reduced in numbers and the former Ghosts are nearly impossible to track down. It is no doubt that a lot of them remain hidden on 101st installations which are located in the darkest parts of Sirius, but those were never infiltrated before and probably never will be.

Now that you're familiar with what is currently going on in nazione Maltese, I will do my best to explain my reasons for wanting to join the Order and make them as clear as possible.

I was on a rather delicate personal mission in Nomad worlds, as I used to work with them often. Everything was going according to plan and I was on my way to assassinate a high priority target in the Omicrons. I was supposed to take care of the target swiftly and retreive a rare Nomad artifact which was in its possesion. I never expected it to be as easy as it was and I was almost certain something was wrong, but I decided to go through with the plan and deliver the artifact to Nomads.

As I was approaching the destination, I prepared my cloaking device in case something went wrong. It didn't take long for my scanner to pick up a static contact nearby. Realizing it was a Nomad, I took a deep breath, approached it and dropped the artifact. As soon as it was in Nomad's possesion, a couple of Outcast fighters uncloaked and opened fire on me without saying a single word. It was obvious that they were rookies and I took down both of them without much effort, only to see five Nomads approaching, and they didn't look friendly. I managed to cloak away before they got to me.

As you see, I was betrayed by my own people, along with Nomads, who I used to consider valuable allies. But on that day, they showed their true face. They don't care about Outcasts, they simply see them as a tool to help them destroy the humanity. I never really put much thought into it, but the past few months have enlightened me. Despite the beliefs that were being forced on me since I was born, that the Nomads want to unite everyone and mean no harm to the human race, I realized that it is the complete opposite of that. The Nomads will not hesitate to exterminate everyone that stands in their way and I am finally aware.

I still haven't managed to figure out the reasoning behind the attack, but do they really need one? They used me and then wanted to dispose of me. I was surprised at the beginning, but not anymore.

Needless to say, I require cardamine in order to survive, and since I am not aware of your policy regarding the said substance I figured it might be a good idea to mention it. As I am now aware of the real threat, I have decided to devote myself to eradicating the Nomads and making Sirius a safer place. It should be obvious that if you accept my request, gigantic amounts of information will be available to you.

Valente Rossi

[Transmission Terminated]

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