1. Mr. Livingston,
While I will admit that a fair amount of time has passed since our last correspondence, I
have remained ever diligent in striving toward our most noble goal. Indeed, I would even venture
to say that light can now be seen at the end of the tunnel.
Make no mistake, while I understand that your organization’s views toward the Vanduul are
more sympathetic than most, I do not share your idealistic perspective. What I do, I do for the
good of Humanity, even if my methods might be seen by some as treasonous. In fact, the state of
colonial affairs is on the cusp of completely turning around in Humanity’s favor - in our favor.
While you have yet to reveal your personal motivations for assisting with the fall of the
Orion system, I know that you are a shrewd man. You have undoubtedly come to realize the
inevitability and justice of this cause. And so, I urge you to reconsider your consort with these
aliens, consider instead Humanity's future, and give thought to how you shall weather the coming
storms. Indeed, the influences you have cultivated with the Vanduul present an opportunity to
reassert your loyalties to your own kind.
Mr. Livingston, I plead with you to renounce your alliance with the Vanduul and rejoin the
cause of Humankind. While you are correct about our current military’s woeful lack of strength
and purpose, our combined efforts to ensure the fall of the Armitage colony will only serve to
reshape humanity's future for the better.
When the Vanduul devastate the remnants of the UEE fleet in the Orion system, a wave of
panic will spread throughout the rest of Human space. Shock will turn into fear, fear will birth
outrage, and outrage will bring about a call to action. Our decrepit and resource-starved fleets
will receive much needed finances, as well as a fresh supply of patriotic recruits. A
reinvigorated war against the Vanduul will rally our core worlds and bring solidarity to our
colonies, ensuring absolute military superiority over all our enemies.
Past circumstances might have seemed dire, but I can finally say with absolute confidence
that a massacre at Armitage will be the crucible to reforging Humanity’s manifest destiny of
stellar dominion. The clear and present danger from the Vanduul menace will resonate in the
hearts of all Human worlds, and will light the fires of a new, better, and brighter era.
Regardless, I look forward to the culmination of our joint efforts together. You have been
steadfast and reliable, and I owe you much, my friend.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Emerson
United Earth Empire Senator