Distress signal from the Chang Song

*encrypted to deer and palomedes*
Dear Sector Generals,

A Banking Guild vessel has been shot down by unknown fire on the frontier between your territory and Kasanthian territory. As a subcontractor for the Banking Guild, I am sending a Starcruiser and some Sparrows to investigate and recover the crew and merchandise. As such, I humbly request the same courtesies as would be granted to the Banking Guild regarding this matter.

Yours sincerely,
VP Loss Prevention
Maehl Holdings

Sector General Palomedes considered the communication from the new Stockholder's old company.
He had his secretary compose a response.

"Of course you may. Though we may be executing training exercises in the area at that time."

Dear Sector General Palomedes,

That is most, inopportune, Sector General. However, we dare not not question your training regiments. I know that the Kasanthians are terrorists, and it is always important to keep your pilots and fleets sharp, but we at Maehl Holdings have a vested interest in ensuring that this search and rescue operation doesn't turn into an "incident".

I appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Yours sincerely,
Hari Muher, CEO
Maehl Holdings