Greetings, honourable Don Carlos. My name is Ann Windsor, currently I reside at Freeport Nine, although I'm zoner from Freeport Five, who tried her luck in discovering possible diamond mines. Excuse me for taking your time, although I assume you're interested in solving Theta conflict (at least I was told so), as it's not really profitable neither for Zoners, nor for Corsairs, ruining public image of both factions and turning them into greedy bloody barbarians, fading people off Omicrons by that. I'm very interested in deep space exploration, but I can't find enough qualified people for my crew because of that. Instead, the GMG is taking all volunteers, who're gladly leaving Omicrons for Sigmas and gas!
If you're interested, I'd like to meet with you on luxury liner Hawaii, to discuss possible ways of solving such problem. Contact me in such case.
To: Ann Windsor, Zoner
Comm ID: Don Carlos Benitez
Source: Don's office, Myrtos Villa (Benitez HQ), Planet Crete
Greetings Ms. Windsor.
Whilst I am uncertain as to your proposal, it seems to be a suggestion that we co-operate to work towards a peaceful settlement between the Zoners of Omicron Theta and the Corsair Empire at large.
Firstly, I think your assessment of the situation is founded on a number of false assumptions. You suggest that the Zoner-Corsair conflict is damaging to the prosperity and reputations of both our organisations. Whilst this may be true for the Zoners, you should know by now that the Corsair empire thrives on war, and that the empire's fearsome reputation is only enhanced by it. Contrary to your assumption, it seems as though organisations associated with the Zoners have, rather than shunning the Empire, seized upon the opportunities to trade with the empire opened by a decline in trade from the Zoners. Furthermore, our leader are confident that supply of required goods such as food can be maintained by our own sourcing activities, and by business ties with non-Zoner suppliers.
Therefore, your implication that both Zoners and Corsairs are suffering equally from the effects of this conflict is simply not the case.
If no peace settlement is made, I can foresee only one outcome for this conflict; surrender on behalf of the Omicron-Theta Zoners, and submission to the Council of Elders' will.
If I were in the position of Zoners outside of the Omicron-Theta sect, I would focus my efforts on applying pressure on the Theta-sect to surrender sooner rather than later, so as to reduce the damage done to Zoner lives and assets by this bloody conflict.
That said, I am not a Zoner, nor am I a member of the Corsair government.
Whilst I am happy to provide my services to any member of the Corsair Government in an advisory capacity, it would be entirely inappropriate for me to attempt to use my considerable political influence to manipulate Corsair policy in favour of a faction we are currently at war with.
If you have concerns regarding policy of the Corsair Empire, I suggest you make attempts to contact members of the Council of Corsair Elders (names at bottom of that page).
If you have concerns about specific Benitez business, I suggest you make attempts to contact Commandante (Zoner translation: CEO) of the Benitez family, Jose Benitez.
Good luck doing whatever it is you people do these days. Don Carlos Benitez