To: Malta Hyperspace Starfleet HS>

[Glass]

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Señor Alarcón.

It was evident that for the most part my subtleties had evaded you, and so you may excuse my disinterest. If you wish to communicate through ego and bravado, I am afraid there are few amongst our ranks to match you. Thank you for explaining to me your position, the nature of the Maltese Hyperspace Starfleet, and the vast superiority of the Outcast empire compared to our organisation. I have little doubt that there is so much more you could explain to me, or that you will.

As for the matter of data acquisition, haulage and interdiction reports, I would direct you to your own quartermasters, as you did us to ours. For precisely the same reasons, even. To satisfy your forceful direction, a selection of shipping data have been made available to you. The bare minimum, in alignment with my interest for this to continue. Perhaps in some way I cannot fathom, you will find repetitive data like this and the formulaic reports you spoke of, compelling or pleasing. While we make use of a great deal of data, we find meaning in the calculus of it, the patterns. In future and in an ongoing capacity, you can direct such inane queries to your own subordinates, who I am certain keep track of cardamine distribution, as do we our technology.

For absolute clarity, your response to this communication is not anticipated. I would be distraught at the notion of taking up more of your time. Or weathering more of the dishonorable posturing and implicit threats undertaken heretofore. Lest you tell me more about how little the Lane Hackers do, how maligned we are, or your own personal feelings. Assertions, all. Altogether it seems given your approach that for whatever reason, neither cooperation nor fraternity beyond the bare minimum are your personal intent. Good day.

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