[From: Administrator Jameson - Maltese Navy high command]
[To: The so-called "Legion of the Damned]
[Communications type: Courier drone]
I was rather surprised when I saw the images sent to me from some of the pilots in Omicron 80. Apparently you have jammed your transponders so that my minions do not destroy you on sight, as they should when you elect to enter a secure system. I am most disappointed, and my disappointment often manifests in the form of endless torment and death.
What I wish to receive as a display of how deeply regretful you are of your actions is the eyes of the scout who you sent to our system, suspended in a vial of liquid which will sustain them while they are on the way back to me. You will find the vial within this courier drone.
[Comm line open]
[Sender ID: Etien Fitzroy]
[Sender affiliation: Gallic Brigand, Legion des Damnes]
[Message begins]
Administrator Jameson, you have my apologies for the violation of your system, but no transponder jammers were in place. your 'minions', as you call them, must have simply thought we werent worth the trouble of destroying. Perhaps even our Gallic IFF systems transmit different signals to yours. That can be my only explanation of it.
We were unaware that the Omicron-80 system was off limits to anyone. It seemed rather desolate and empty, in fact. If you wish it, we will not trespass again.
The eyes of the pilot in question are, unfortunately, not going to be sent back with your drone. Like Sirians, we function less efficiently without eyes, and I need all of my pilots completely capable. She will be punished, however, in my own, special way.
Obviously, I dont want to make enemies of a group as powerful as the Outcast nation. I was, in fact, hoping for a more peaceful first encounter, but I suppose that plan has gone out the window now....
Perhaps a different solution could be enacted.....we are capable of acquiring a great many Gallic goods, some of which you may be able to use. And we have also heard of your wish to spread the drug 'Cardamine' throughout the colonies....we could, perhaps, assist in spreading it to Gallia.
Hopefully one of these alternatives would suit. Like I said, I need the pilot in question intact. But I am regretful of this event, you can be sure of that.
Very well. Wipe all relevant information regarding Omicron 80 from your data storage devices and I will be content with allowing your servant the continued use of its eyes.
Any business proposal will have to wait until we can be sure of the destruction of the information you obtained during your visit in Omicron 80 and I suggest that you steer clear of the nation until then.
**||\\...INCOMING TRANSMISSION...//||**
**||\\... PILOT DESIGNATION--"VULPE"...//||**
**To Monsieur Jameson..**
**We can now confirm the full deletion of all Data in regards to the Omicron-80 system..**
**We greatly apologize to this incident and as per your instructions will await for you for any business propositions in which both of our factions may enjoy..**
**If permitted, I will personally transport a load of Brigand goods to your system as a token of good will..**
**Vulpe...out...**
-"If we do not learn at least one thing a day....Our minds turn to stupor"- Kyle Sparrgrove -2005
**||\\...INCOMING TRANSMISSION...//||**
**||\\... PILOT DESIGNATION--"VULPE"...//||**
**To Monsieur Jameson...We are awaiting your word on the possible proceeding with talks on economic ties with the Nation of Malta at this current time...**
**We humbly request your skyp3 protocol communications link to start talks between you and your high ranking officers and ours...**
-"If we do not learn at least one thing a day....Our minds turn to stupor"- Kyle Sparrgrove -2005