To: Leadership of (C~

[Chrysalis]

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|ID: Bassam Hussaini
|Location: Unknown
|Encryption: BBL-223

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Mister Doe,

My name is Bassam Hussaini, also an affiliate of the Commune, and I've been selected to continue these negotiations in mister Light's stead. In reviewing the previous string of communication I have indeed concluded that the deal offered was markedly one-sided. However, I still believe something could be salvaged here. I was initially against these negotiations, however, continued discussion with my peers and some silent contemplation on my own part has made me reconsider. And how could I not? The Deep Space Engineering is an entity with sector-wide fame and reputation for producing great marvels of Sirian engineering. I'm sure this reputation isn't entirely undeserved either. Though I guess it must be uncomfortable to always be at a disadvantage when dealing with organizations of lesser renown, such as us.

You wish to know more about us. That is fine. I cannot divulge much, but I will say this. We're citizens of Malta, but more importantly, we're a tight brotherhood of individuals working towards a common Great Work. We're visionaries, mister Doe, visionaries who seek all peace and all prosperity for all mankind. Though in these years we've regretfully been forced into less savorable activities in order to keep the Great Work going. An all-pervasive atmosphere of hostility and deceit that rules the outer border worlds has created a malaise of paranoia and distrust within our organization, and we have a policy of secrecy in place, in order to thwart those who oppose our views and block our efforts every step of the way. And though this might make us seem less approachable, this is also why you don't have to worry about anyone other than us being privy to any arrangements we may develop.

We've outlined a possible direction for this cooperation, future projects pertaining to your organization's expertise that will most certainly benefit your organization's coffers. But let's not get too ahead of ourselves. Let's start slowly.

What does the DSE want us to put on the table, mister Doe?

Until then, I look forward to hearing from you again.

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