Executive Order 015: Bracing the Storm (33031011)
From the Office of President Alucard,Epsilon Priority:
This morning, the RSE Diplomacy and RSE Prince of Wales were assaulted by several government combat patrol craft just beyond the perimeter of Lee Station. Both ships are heavily damaged with numerous casualties, but not before repelling the enemy. Both ships will be down for two days in dry dock.
It is clear now that the government of LHS 2931 will do anything to force the Red Star Line to submit to their dictatorship and have us be a lifeless tool in their system of terror. One would think that this latest attack could be used as valid proof of the government’s intentions to gain us support from the Alliance. However, this is not so.
Two hours ago, I receive a message from a representative of the Alliance. He said that even with all the evidence of the government’s malicious efforts against the RSL, the Alliance cannot do anything. It is against the Alliance’s constitution to meddle in the affairs of independent systems. He went on to state that the LHS 2931 Party still has legal authority in this system according to their charter. He also mentioned, that they can’t send any aid either as the war against the Thargoid’s is heating up and that we are steadily loosing.
However, this was not all that he said. He gave us word from Prime Minister Mahon of the Alliance stating, “The dealings between the Red Star Line and the LHS 2931 Party are unfortunate. While my government cannot legally intervene in this situation, I encourage you and your company to serve as a beacon of freedom. Lead those who are oppressed from the dark and bring them to the light. Give them freedom and hope. Do not take this as a formal invitation for civil war, but do what you must in the name of liberty. Commanders of the Red Star Line, I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors.”
With this, all Red Star Liners are to complete their current assignments and report to Lee Station immediately. We are arming up and reading for battle, for starting today, we take the fight to the enemy.