After the mysterious bogies disappeared, our forces took their advantage and pressed it home. The results can be seen in the shape of the battle that has occurred. Due to your support of Clarke, we cannot eliminate the possibility that the bogies are allied with your forces, which is another reason that we acted. Many good men and women have died.

You now have the opportunity to end this. Your ships must surrender to our forces. All surviving crew and anybody we can rescue will be returned to Earth Alliance forces. All prisoners will be treated appropriately and in accordance with the Earth Forces regulations. The bloodshed will stop.

Decline, and forces loyal to General Hague will continue their attack.

I await your reply.

Captain Michael Smit, EAS Stackpole