My fair lady, Child of Bliss,
I hope that this message is finding you well.
Unfortunately, Yamatai's apathy towards aiding us, and the impending invasion of these foreign creatures from the next spiral arm... It has lead my organisation to taking rather more radical development concepts to heart. Please understand, without the protection of the larger nations, the Freespacers cannot hope to survive without weaponry. But at the same time, Yamatai has shown itself to be spectacularly unwilling to deal with us in matters of either civilian business or defensive weaponry for the last ten years.
Please understand, the existence of not just my organisation, but my race, is at stake. And there are many people both inside and outside of Yamatai that would benefit from us being squeezed into an even more desperate situation.
If all goes as planned, we will be solidifying our influence in the northern sectors very soon. I can meet you within a virtual interface at any time, of course, but there are important matters beyond a trifling glance that require my attention, I am afraid.
Your friend and confidant,
Linelayer 88.