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identified: Revenant

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Perhaps you know me, perhaps not.

I am Revenant, one of the few surviving progenitors of the Technocracy. A rather unorthodox communication, but alas, these are unorthodox times.

Despite the previous conflict with the Maltese people regarding the ideological utilisation of Cardamine, and the apparent contradictory Order sympathizers within your nation, I am willing to be pragmatic about problems and put those prejudices aside - for now.

Consider this an exploration of ideas. I wish to speak with one of your command in a secure location regarding an... economic issue that I believe affects us all - the entire Independent corridor. You need not worry about security, I give you my word. We are not the Corsairs or the Order, who'm seek to deceive and backstab, it is simply below us.

If your curiosity is piqued, we can speak at a neutral zone in space. Freeport 10, or Tau-53, or Baffin, or the Gallic Borders... Such will be left to your discretion. I will be alone for this endeavour, however, for both of our own personal security, we shalln't be in person.

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[BobMacaroni]

Malta Hyperspace Starfleet
Incoming Transmission

From: HS
To: Revenant
Subject: Talks
Classification:Confidential

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Buenas Tardes.

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Buscador Juan Harabero representing Comandantes Alpha of the Hyperspace Starfleet. We have thoroughly discussed this... 'request' of yours. As you should know, our relationship could not be described as "friendly". We have killed each others people many times before. Before we make our decision, I would appreciate some more information on... what you are proposing.

Due to the precarity of the situation, I will be handling the talks for the near future. You may consider us curious, although do not take us as fools. We know the relationship between our factions.

Juan Harabero - Buscador

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