COMM ID: Chief Arbiter Hannibal Bishop LOCATION:(scrambled)
Salutations;
I am going to break the chain of condemnation here and not deny them access to Junker bases. Why? The Congress does not make threats it can not back up; Junker dockmasters are unfortunately as a general rule, self-motivated and entirely too difficult to regulate.
However, the Congress Co-Arbiter Mr. Crow, along with one of my most trusted men intercepted a small convoy. The cargo will remain unnamed. The two GST captains in question were offered a buyout on their cargo, on reasonable terms that would have gone in their favor. If we were so inclined, such would consider the gesture a tithe, or a deference of respect in keeping with the Junkers' previous 'hospitality'.
They protested, proclaiming on past 'alliances' as a means of immunity. As friendships go, accepting the terms of a reasonable deal is a key element in the maintenance of good business dealings.
The offer was perceived as an insult, leading us to believe they are not a business so much as a pack of amateurs clutching at their fading legitimacy. One took advantage of a delay in communications and fled, the other engaged and then when confronted with the option to drop his cargo and let bygones be bygones, chose to expend enormous amounts of fuel being chased across two systems on thrusters in full evasive pattern. All for the tiny amount that could be carried in the bay of a bomber.
The Congress can not, and as a result, will not deny them access to Junker bases. But be assured that future 'business' dealings with the [GST] will be of similar tone, if far less merciful and patient considering the opportunistic nature we encountered here. The noose draws tight, and opportunity draws near as a result.
Business is business, after all. And we do love business.