The Letter of Marque

Be it known that the Nova Dragons Mercenary unit, owners of the raiding corvette HAMMER (hereafter the 'Owners'), is now licensed and authorised by the Alliance to restore the Republic by this letter of Marque and Reprisal to conduct raids upon the Imperial government, its subsidiaries and supporters in the RINGALI SHELL, consisting of BORMEA and DARPA sectors; to seize their cargo, properties and vessels; to capture the personnel, officers, and officials of the Empire and its supporters, specified in the attached Schedule A; and deliver these goods, captives and prizes unto the Alliance. They are authorised and expected to pursue the war against the Empire as able, while in no case endangering the innocent civilian public and without causing undue damage to public property. They are expected to pass on intelligence information found during the course of their activities to Alliance Command as quickly as possible.

The Owners shall surrender all bounty or proceeds of such activities to the review of the Alliance, and in return be awarded 50 percent of their value in credit or kind. The Alliance may choose to buy an entire cargo at its need. The Alliance shall also award bounties, paid in accordance with Schedule B, for Imperial prisoners and confirmed capture/destruction of Imperial properties. All slaves found in the course of duty shall be freed and all illicit substances destroyed.

The Alliance shall render such aid as it can (subject to availability and discretion), including shelter, intelligence, repair, supplies and fuel.

This letter shall remain in effect for one year from its date, when it shall be reviewed. If either party is dissatisfied, the contract may be dissolved. The Alliance reserves the right to assign observers to the ship for the purpose of this review.

Ral'Rai Muvunc

Supreme Allied Commander
Ordnance and Supply

Date: 37:4:20