[hr] [center][h1][b][color=tan]Free Workers of La Parranda[/color][/b][/h1][/center] [hr] [center][i]La Parranda, President's office - 10:00 p.m.[/i][/center] Martin was worn out, completely worn out. Though the walls around him were painted a soft green and the floor was made of good plastiwood - the city was, at least, recovering enough to start rebuilding that which was destroyed - his clean if plain surroundings did little to assuage his aching head. Though he had not been breaking ore from the walls as he did in the past, the talks with the officials of the government, with Marshal Asturias, and the preparations in the factories had been more than enough to make him wish there were more hours in the day so he could sleep. But there was still so much to do. Wearily, he opened up the holovid monitor on his computer, watched it flare into life, and then began preparing a series of messages. [hr] [hider=Private Channel Message, La Parranda -> TSDC Corp.] [color=lightgreen] Secure message send from La Parranda... Scanning for malware... Decrypting... Sent Message to -> CEO Mr. Marvalic, This is a time of troubles for all of us on Mars. There are threats to both the corporations and the colonies alike, so it seems natural we should try to find dealings with other political entities that may be beneficial to both parties. La Parranda desires trade with the Talon Security Development Corporation. We have resources which would doubtlessly be valuable to you, and you have weapons which would be equally valuable to us. Let us arrange for a digital meeting between us. Simply name the time and date; I will be present for negotiations. --Martin de La Parranda, President of La Parranda [/color] [color=ed1c24]--END OF TRANSMITION--[/color] [/hider] [hr] [hider=Private Channel Message, La Parranda -> Eudaimonia Colony] [color=lightgreen] Secure message send from La Parranda... Scanning for malware... Decrypting... Sent Message to -> Prime Minister Prime Minister Mayhew, There are those that would make victims of our colonies. They perceive the fall of the Earth government as an opportunity to profit. We should be prepared to deal with such vultures. La Parranda will be sending a delegation to your colony as representatives of La Parranda. While the exact terms they present will not be detailed in this message, La Parranda believes we will be stronger if we stand together against whatever threats may come. A defensive pact needs to be arranged. --Martin de La Parranda, President of La Parranda [/color] [color=ed1c24]--END OF TRANSMITION--[/color] [/hider]