The Cost Of War

The Social Ngbato Labour Union has contacted the Empire to plead for leniency on its people. It is joined by representatives of Lusonda and Huichi. Their systems have faced the brunt of the Imperial assault against Archon Delaine and regularly see thousands of ships destroyed each week.

"This is beyond necessary. The Kumo fleet working in Ngbato continues to be crippled by targeted attacks, but the fighting inevitably escalates, affecting the trade and health of our system."

It is a regular priority target of the Imperium, and the latest records indicate 3,300 ships destroyed in 5 days of fighting.

"Our request is simple. Those ships carry our own families and those of our loved ones. Destroying more than is militarily strategic only results in senseless deaths. Please prevent it."

One Imperial Commander responded with some regret: "The Empire salutes the dedication of its pilots, however, we encourage our commanders to redirect their attention once military undermining targets have been reached within the system."

The Kumo Crew response was measured; "We will believe it when we see it."

This is war, and war is often nonsensical.

Commander Mikalus

Q1 Eridani Dispatch | Interstellar Press