My name is Sabrina Iltzmann, Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Malta. I'm sure given our proximity to each other within Tau-44 the Republic is an aware entity to your nation, as the Natio is to us, though beyond sparse military operations most of our captains and pilots have yet to meet any of your people in general space.
As such, I have been asked to establish diplomatic relations with the Natio Octavarium as your nation is a noted coordinative of the Crayterian Republic that Malta calls friends. Should you have questions, I will do what I can to answer them.
I look forward to hearing your response.
My name is John Riley, and I have the honour of serving Natio Octavarium as Consul. Our allies in the Crayter Republic did inform us that they had granted you residency in Coronado and Tau-44. We are also aware your conflict with the government currently in power on Malta, whoever that might be this week, as well as your desire to bring lasting change to your homeworld. While there are those in Natio Octavarium that sympathise with your cause, as well as those who oppose you in favour of your enemies, it is the policy of this government not to interfere with what is, by definition, an internal Maltese matter. As is our stance with the Crayter Republic, in your conflict with the ruling powers on Malta, Natio Octavarium will be remaining neutral.
Your people are welcome to visit Canberra Star City, either for business or pleasure, but you must leave your conflict at home. Canberra Star City is a free port, open to anyone who is not an enemy of Natio Octavarium, and we will not tolerate anyone who puts our people at risk by bringing war to our doorstep. Provided you can follow that rule, I think we can be good neighbours.
Before I close this communication, I do have one question. What is the state of your Cardamine stockpile? Do you have enough supply to keep your people alive and healthy? If not, we may be able to help, provided the deal is kept discreet. Among our assets, Natio Octavarium owns a modest estate on Malta that produces ethically sourced, slavery-free medical-grade Cardamine for the needs of our own populace. I'll need to check with the Petrucci Estate for exact numbers, but we do produce a surplus and could help with your supply should you need it.
I apologize for the lateness of this reply, though it has offered me a window to consider your response.
The Republic will openly acknowledge the neutrality of Natio Octavarium with regards to the current Maltese civil conflict as well as your position concerning Canberra. We have no interest in dragging third parties into this matter, and any situations that may arise near or aboard Canberra will be taken away from the station before they can evolve.
Regarding your inquiry, the Republic's reserves of Cardamine are relatively well off, though sourcing our supply will become trickier with resumed Crayter hostilities towards the homeworld. Crayter operates primarily as the Republic's main source of the substance, and while Stabiline is accepted for use and available it is not cheap. A reliable source of Cardamine from Malta itself would be quite handy indeed, and your offer would be well received among the Maltese populace, as well as the Department of Commerce.