Recent developments continue to take this situation out of control. I have become convinced that ships loyal to so-called President Clarke will only peaceably leave this sector if enough damage is inflicted upon them. This is a terrible waste of life, and again I call for Clarke supporters to withdraw from this area.

To all Hague supporters, as we cannot be sure who really is on our side due to Nightwatch deception or worse, your fire orders should always be to defend your ships from attack, firing only when fired upon. Also, any ships that attack and damage either the Theseus or the Stackpole can be considered Loyalist as well, and are open to targetting. With the following exception.

The Dionysus appears to be the provisional flagship for the Loyalists. We must convince the Commodore, by force now, that it is far better for him to retreat than to pursue this battle. I thus call for an assault on the Dionysus. Contact the ships around you that you trust and arrange your courses and fireplots accordingly.

Stout hearts to all ships that have chosen to heed General Hague's call to protect the Earth Alliance Constitution. It was my original hope that this conflict could have been resolved without bloodshed. Now, it is my hope that we can resolve it with a minimum loss of life.

Captain Smit, EAS Stackpole