To: Colonial Republic & IMG Leaderships

[AeternusDoleo]

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From: Johnathan Sanders
To: Mr. Thacker
Subject: Facility procurement
Encryption: Light

Mr. Thacker,

I'm not exactly certain who you are or why this matter would be relevant to the Guild. Unless this installation is built in the vicinity of one of our stations, or in the way of one of our trade routes, there's little reason for us to get involved. We're miners mainly, not some sort of law enforcement. Our escort wings see mainly to the safety of our civilian ships and facilities. As long as that safety is not being threatened by your station's presence, I see no reason to consider it a threat to us. The Colonial Republic may feel different however, as they are an actual nation, but I'm sure they shall voice their own thoughts on the matter.
The kind of truce you speak of is not unlike the ones existing around some freeports.

Regards,
- Johnathan Sanders, on behalf of the Independent Miners Guild

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