I have an update on the current status of the HS-Marama both in terms in Security and general matters.
Firstly, security. As you know we are authorized to carry a few marines in order to safeguard our charges and dissuade any would be attackers from boarding. I must report that we have had to increase the number of marines from fifty, to seventy-five. This is because of our recent foray into the Omicron systems, we picked up a few Corsairs and outcasts. Fifty men, it seems, were not enough to prevent the two factions from trying to tear themselves, and the ship, apart. Captain Amy Lynch requested more be on hand should something like this happen again.
Secondly, Our business in the Omicron and sigma systems seem to be progressing, albeit very slowly. Given the nature of of such affairs, and the comm link I am using, you will understand why i cannot give you more accurate details, although i suspect you already have them.
Finally, and rather surprisingly, it would seem we have a wedding to arrange. I know it seems strange but Dr John Steiner has proposed to the captain....which she accepted. I think i speak for everyone on board when i say that of all the things that could happen, this was the last thing we expected. I will spare you the tall stories going around but both have agreed that at the conclusion of our business in the Omicron systems we shall fly back to Bretonia, specifically Cambridge. Both the doctor and the captain have requested your presence for the ceremony, although they understand if you cannot make it due to prior engagements.
I hope that this report finds you in sound mind and health.