Emerald Repatriation Society: Public Statement Regarding War in Hixkaramu (Pt8)
07 Oct 2023Vasil Vasilescu
(<--Part 7)PRESS RELEASE:
Immediate; All Outlets
CONTACT:
Public Affairs
Emerald Repatriation Society (ERS)
Cemiess System, Emerald
ERS RESPONDS TO FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF SECRETLY FUNDING WAR IN HIXKAMARU
DATELINE: Brașov Nou, Emerald, 07OCT3309
Recent events in Hixkaramu have led to allegations that the Emerald Repatriation Society (ERS) secretly funded the Tribeb Empire Party in their conflict with the Hixkaramu Independents. This is a fabrication intended to damage ERS's reputation for its charitable work helping Imperial citizens throughout Human-occupied space who have been displaced by Thargoid attacks.
A simple review of the facts shows that accusations of funding and starting a war are unfounded and are outright lies. The Tribeb Empire Party held control of the system. The Hixkaramu Independents attacked first after dismissing all efforts by the Tribeb Empire Party to avoid war and find a peaceful resolution.
Additionally, the increase of ships entering the system with Federation transponders prior to the start of the conflict, and the demands of the Hixkaramu Independents for the Tribeb party to unconditionally step aside are well documented and led many experts to predict the Independents were planning hostile actions. Any faction attacking an Imperial faction in control of a system is a direct threat to the safety of Imperial citizens. When an Imperial rescue ship has been stationed in that same system, this threat extends to the even more vulnerable citizens seeking refuge from the Thargoids.
Has ERS provided aid in the conflict? Yes, but it is no secret that it did so in its capacity as a registered charitable organization.
The 200 million in funds provided by ERS were in the form of humanitarian aid. Publicly available financial and transport records show that ERS paid for and delivered food and medical supplies to the Tribeb Empire Party. These charitable contributions went to help citizens and save the lives of those defending against unwarranted aggression. The ERS is not ashamed--nor will we ever be--of aiding Imperial citizens in need.
While the ERS is disappointed in the outcome of the conflict, we admire the brave decision by the Tribeb Empire Party to cede control of the system and end the conflict, thus sparing Imperial citizens any further hardship. Just as with any system hosting a rescue ship, the ERS will abide by local system regulations and work with the new system authorities to ensure the safe transport of citizens from the Imperial Sanctum to sanctuary on Emerald.
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