[To]: Defence Intelligence Staff [From]: Adrienne Perry [Subject]: Update regarding the situation in Delta [Encryption]: High
As ordered by Command, I arrived to Delta to conduct the fact finding mission regarding the disturbing rumours we've heard from the Order. However, alone the way, I did get a clearer picture of the geopolitical situation in Delta and also develop a low level contact within the Core.
Zoners
I spoke to a few ship captains from the Council of Freeports during my stay there. They claim that over the past few weeks or so, the Core has reduced their military operations in Delta, despite having the "dagger in the throats" of the Zoners as one of their captains said. They aren't quite sure what the reason is for the reduced military activity around Freeport 11, but it has given the Zoners time to repair and rearm some of their ships, something they've been struggling to do before the lull in the combat. I'll see what I can do to launch an investigation, the foreign ministry should be prepared in case there is a new rapproachment in the works between their two organisations. However, I did speak to a Core agent about this and unfortunately, such details are (unsurprisingly) classified in their organisation.
Core
I also had the pleasure of speaking to a Core agent, a Templar named Martin McKinsey. They were friendlier than the Zoners but not as willing to give out information. It seems they're aware of the situation with Auxesia and it's leader, and they might be open to coordinating intelligence sharing efforts, but for that we will have to make contact with their Guildmistress which could go either way. I suspect that a low to mid level agent may not have the full picture regarding their intelligence branch's intentions or long term goals but they do seem interested in finding out about their old Guildmaster's current situation, just like us. I'll be working towards seeing what we can give to them, in exchange for their cooperation and further intelligence sharing in the future.
I'm currently working towards making contact with a friendly face within the Order or the Crayter Intelligence. The Crayterian Intelligence and I worked together extensively during my time with =LSF= so I'm looking to revive the relationship with them.