SENDER ID: Max Cosmatopolis RECIPIENT: (\^/) Phoenix Command SUBJECT: Merger
Hello Phoenix Command, you know me by now.
Recently my command has questioned our position with Phoenix, and because of our shared interests in defeating and defending Zoners against Nomad or outside threats I want to offer you a merger. Our Velvet Personnel, Ships and Stations shall become Phoenix as long as you agree to install me or one of Velvet Commanders within Phoenix's Command structure.
You can refuse this request, or talk it out but I believe it is the best solution for our two groups. Phoenix is more well-known, more respected and currently has more personnel, we would bolster your forces and improve it's standing. So please give me a answer in a timely fashion
Let me start my response by a rhetorical question, would a group unite with its allies against a common threat? Of course, I accept your offer. But need to mention, I hold absolute power, we haven't anything close to high command, probably unlike Velvet. Nevertheless I have a counter offer as you seem to be a wise person with useful baggage of experience behind. Phoenix inner structure is divided by different departments, each of them led by selected appointees. Most of them are already being occupied and running well, but I think I'll find proper department for you and you will have freedom of action.
It's an honor for me to accept you, your people and installations under the Phoenix banner. Together we will reach a common goal - a safe haven for our people in edge worlds and death to alien entities, whose dare to be in between of us and our great destiny. Please prepare your ships and command your people to head to Kadesh Orbital Colony for upgrading friendly-foe systems, technical inspection and last thing - yet this is a formality but nor less important, ceremony of invitation into our ranks, in a honor of our traditions.