To: Theta Treaty signatories, From: The Deterrence

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* ID: Jerard Voncloud
* Location: Carrier Kaldra
* Subject: Interview

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Señor Konstantinou

It is of my opinion that regardless of what is said to Phoenix, they will continue their defiant stance. They believe that my signing of the treaty was me surrendering Phoenix to the Corsairs. To be frank, they are the epitome of the phrase, "Cut your nose to spite your face". Burton will see Pygar starve before working with the Corsairs. This much has been made apparent with the loss of the Docking Ring. Whether it was destroyed or dismantled, the fact is that without it, larger ships can no longer reach the planets surface and smaller vessels are at significant risk from the Storms without the Docking Rings ability to plot a safer path through.

Regardless of Title, Pygar is my responsibility, and those are my people. How to move forward in my opinion is that firstly the pressure needs to be placed on Phoenix in whatever way everyone here is able to do. Secondly, and most importantly to me. To be prepared for the inevitable exodus of colonists leaving Pygar. It won't take long before the loss of the Docking ring will be felt, with supplies slowing down to a trickle. It wont escape the notice of many that Phoenix will potentially bring the shadow of conflict down on Pygar once again.

I am loath to consider it, but the fact is, for the better of those who call Pygar home I would ask they once again pick up their lives and leave the planet. Though this is a last resort action should it become apparent that Pygar is becoming a lost cause.

Jerard Voncloud

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