To: Maltese Dons

[Chuba]

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COMM-ID: Arthuro Sforza V
Subject: Re: New Trade Opportunity
Priority: High

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Good morning Fiorella,

It is my pleasure to meet a face I am not familiar with. I am Arthuro Sforza, the fifth head of the Sforza familia. I hope you are doing well.

Formalities aside, I will speak plainly with you, de Marco. I represent the Legión Maltesa as well as the Sforza family itself. I am certain you are aware of who the Legión is and have an idea of how we operate.

It is clear that such an idea seems almost outrageous to a number of other representatives considering our past with those Libertonians. I, of course, like my peers have doubts about the compatibility between our two groups in such business matters. I will be touching upon a few of the points you have made in your report.

First and foremost. It is an undeniable fact that our partnership with Rogues is showing cracks in the foundation. The new leadership has proven to be quite troublesome at times. Simply put, they are starting to bite the hand that feeds them. They have an overinflated idea of who they really are. They have fired upon one of the Legión's vessels seemingly without much of an idea of who they really are dealing with. I am not positive that it will end just at this. I cannot put my full trust in a rag-tag group of lowly individuals that do not possess the ability to see past themselves.

I am far from a spiteful individual. Any self-respecting Don should know that such a negative trait would be their downfall. However. Allowing the Xenos into our Cardamine network will be a reality check for them. Rogues should understand that they are not irreplaceable. I do not wish to cut out that group entirely, but, a lesson needs to be taught however harsh it may be. We should not be afraid to show our strength over them, if we remain as passive as we are with our tools, they will simply refuse to work for us out of arrogance later down the line.

Fiorella, did you consider asking them what they intend to do with Junker and Rogue transports that carry our product? I am not too well versed in their internal Libertonian strifes, it does not concern me much, however... the potential continuation of losing our shipments even during the partnership would be a grave... mistake, de Marco. I would find that out as soon as possible, if you were me, of course.

That aside. You may or may not be familiar with the fact that Legión has already attempted to negotiate such a deal with them before. A little over a year ago, if my memory serves right. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we could not establish their connection with us on such a scale.

Compatriota Fiorella Arianna de Marco, do you understand the consequences that you will face... should this venture of yours lead to a total failure? You look like a young smart woman with a long life ahead. The outcome of this is something that will impact your entire life. Are you able to answer me with confidence that you are prepared for everything that is to come your way should it all go wrong? Are you prepared to make sacrifices and compromises to make this partnership run smoothly?

If you can answer these questions truthfully and show us that you are competent, you can consider the Sforza Familia and Legión Maltesa as your allies. We will provide assistance to you and this investment every step of the way.

En servicio de Malta,
Arthuro "Muerte" Sforza V

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