The Safety of the People

Salus populi suprema lex
(The safety of the people is the supreme law) - Cicero

May 3

To: Major Heideger, United Systems Directorate, CI5

From: Major P. Siamendes, Union of Allied Planets, SIU

Major,

We have picked up some unusual activity from the Spacing Guild Heighliner in orbit over Al Raqis in the Mu Draconis system on our long range scans. As you have a base monitoring that area, would you be able to confirm our readings?

Respectfully,

Major Pepper Siamendes, UAP, SIU, Zenobia



May 4

From: Major William Heideger, CI5, USD, Acriborea

Major Siamendes, I have to inform you that you send this message to the wrong person. The CI5 is a federal law enforcement agency, not a military intelligence agency. CI5 stands for Criminal Intelligence, Section 5. The CI5´s main focus is the fight against organized crime throughout the USD controlled space.

I will therefore send this message to the Defense Department. They will be able to answer your inquiry.

They will contact you shortly.

Thank you

Major William Heideger, CI5 United Systems Directorate, Acriborea

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May 4

From: Major P. Siamendes, Union of Allied Planets, SIU

Thank you Major for passing on my message. As Special Investigation Unit, I too deal with matters of federal law in my sector.

The Heighliner in question belongs to a Navigator by the name of Ardra Aurotharius who until recently, was in the possession of antiquities stolen from our homeworld. Further, it is our belief that she may be involved in the transportation of illegal biomedicals and human organ trafficking.

We have had a number of fugitives fleeing UAP controlled space in an effort to evade justice. While my investigations have led me far afield, we naturally have had to wait until these suspects return to the 34 Tauri system before apprehension if no treaty is in place.

I am sure you have found similar obstacles in pursuing organized crime in your sector.

Perhaps collaboration between our organizations would be beneficial in these matters.

Respectfully

Major Pepper Siamendes, UAP, SIU, Zenobia

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May 4

From: Major William Heideger, CI5, USD, Acriborea

Major, thank you for this information. I now understand why you contacted me. We are aware of the problems you face. Al Raqis is outside of our jurisdiction. The planet belongs to a Solar Imperium, which makes things rather difficult. We would like to request the information regarding those escaped suspects so we can hand them over to you if they enter USD controlled space.

As for the Heighliner: we currently have no information about that ship. Mind you, the CI5 rarely deals with matters of military intelligence and we have no access to information that is collected by the United Systems Military.

I was still able to find out who is the Commander of the USM outpost on Al Raqis. It's a Lt. Col. John Collins. I would recommend asking him about the information you seek. Other than that I can only tell you to wait for a reply by the High Command of the USD or the Defense Department.

A cooperation between our organizations would be very interesting indeed and I will discuss this matter with the Justice Department as well as the Department of Foreign Affairs.

I wish you luck in your current case.

Regards,

Major William Heideger, CI5 United Systems Directorate, Acriborea

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