COMM-ID: Eliza Valdez Subject: Old Times Priority: High
It's been a while, Jack,
A little birdie even told me you're no longer a Guildkeeper and have moved to the APM. Is that really true? I remember that you had a side business of turning Dagger Outpost into the best brewery that Sirius had seen, but I didn't expect you to get APM into the whole thing. Either way, I do hope this was a promotion of a sort. You were a loyal guildkeeper to the Core's cause and perhaps one of the few that didn't look down at me and Loyola with disgust for who we were. In fact I thought you'd become a Guildmaster by now, but perhaps it was for the better, considering the curse that title held.
But enough of the small talk, you're probably wondering the reason I'm contacting you. I'm hoping to renew a certain agreement between the Legión Maltesa and the Core that existed long ago, during one of the numerous Freeport 11 sieges. Obviously we have interest in operating in the systems the Core considers their rightful turf and are bound to run into each other. And even if the Nación of Malta and the Core Imperium are at hostilities, I would much rather focus on more pressing enemies such as the ever-present plague that are the aliens and their followers, the Corsairs and Golanski's attempt at imperialism known as "The Order". So what I'm offering is fairly simple:
"In the presence of other enemies of the Maltese Nación, be they Corsairs, Order, or any other group, faction or nation that Malta is actively in hostilities with, the Maltese Legion forces will prioritize said enemies over any Core forces in the area so long as the Core extends the same treatment towards the Legionnaires."
Do let me know what you think of said offer. Oh and if by any chance you're currently around Freeport 11 we could grab a drink.
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Source: APM Flagship Sagittarius, Omega-55
Comm ID: Jack D. Hammond
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Ah, Ms. Valdez, hello. Or as you would say, que pasa amigo? It's been some time indeed and I've certainly missed your and your charismatic presence around Yaren. The rumors are indeed true, for my outstanding performance and questionable decisions on the field, I have been forced into an early retirement from all war theaters. Shelving me into APM was meant to pacify me and help me control my unstable nerves. Unfortunately, it wasn't very effective and I'm still my old self. The brewery is still going strong and the produce is getting better with each batch. I was even forced to use my family name instead of my father's name, but Hammond ain't so bad after all. Anyhooow, let's get to the point. We have nothing against you or the Legion you represent as long as you don't empty your powercores into our Marlins. And honestly I would most likely loose the little sleep I had knowing you aren't hunting my half human ass. I offer you this, Core shall ignore you and your people, unless you directly interfere with an ongoing operations of ours. In return we expect exactly the same. It's a fair deal, you get to do whatever you want without us poking our nose and we get to continue our grand scheme without an extra enemy. What do you say?
PS: As for that drink, I highly doubt I can make it, because I'm getting bogged down with ungodly amounts of paperwork and there's literally no one else to handle it. I should get a secretary to abuse or something.
~Yours Truly, Jack D. Hammond, Director of the APM and STILL the most hated person in the Omicrons.
COMM-ID: Eliza Valdez Subject: Re: Old Times Priority: High
Glad to see you're still the Jack Daniels (officially Hammond) I remember!
Your offer sounds more than reasonable and mutually beneficial. The Maltese Legion sees no initiative to fight the Core anyways as well. I'll instruct my men of this change of ROE. Do get a secretary though, a man like you shouldn't waste his talents on boring paperwork, no matter what your higher-ups think.
P.S. Sorry for leaving the cat behind on Yaren when I left. I hope the little furball didn't make much of a mess in my old quarters there.
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Source: APM Flagship Sagittarius, Omega-55
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We have an accord then. Furthermore, The Core is open to all kinds of business relations, as long as we get profit out of it. If you ever get an idea about something, I'll be glad to discuss it.
As for the cat, I didn't knew it was yours and I gave it a new name. Bullet is happily living on the APM's flagship and proudly patrols the cantina. Good cat, albeit it has a weird temper from time to time. I like it very much, but if you want it back, we can arrange it.
~Yours Truly, Jack D. Hammond, Director of the APM and STILL the most hated person in the Omicrons.
COMM-ID: Eliza Valdez Subject: Re: Old Times Priority: High
Awww, you should keep the little fluffball then! Consider it a gift from me! By the way, Bullet sounds like a much better name than his old one - Snowball.
Oh and we'll keep in touch, in case any such mutually beneficial ideas come to mind. Stay safe, Jack!
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