Chapter 3
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HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS
His Imperial Highness
Tsemkarun Ishät Tiamät,
26th Chosen of El
To Explorers Guild,
URGENCY PRIORITY 5:5
Directive:
Mining of planet 5149T must be expedited to commence immediately. It is vital no other house is permitted access to the planet or its reserves of nacrite.
Conditions:
1. Faytha has been granted exclusive mining rights over 5149T and will be rewarded accordingly for this service.
2. All products of such activities remain the property of Tiamät including all nacrite, precious gems, and, in particular, all Eyes of Bel Nishani.
Status:
Secrecy absolute.
Threat Level:
Maximum. Galactic insurrection risk high. Nacrite necessary to establish war footing.
Imperial Secrecy Order:
No approvals to be sought from House Leth, House Maatu, or any other House or agency. No environmental assessments to be sought or communications to be engaged with on pain of death. All miners and exploratory crew to be terminated on completion of mining cycle.
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