Humanity, it is our wish to include you in our internal affairs. Though it pains us, it is important to us not to be wholly transparent with you, and so in the spirit and ideals of the Combine, we humble ourselves to allow you dominant-sense access to this message that does not portray us at our best. A message from Hegemonic High Command to the rebels operating in Edda: We understand that many of you still feel the sting of our failed efforts at peaceful First Contact and of the many tragedies that occurred on the planet designated Paradiso, but it is time to lay down weapons and emnity and return to the Combined Prime Directive of inter-species cooperation. We are here upon this world to aid Humanity in their time of need, not to do them harm. The Humans of O-12 who oversee us at the Rhodan Main Spaceport are trusted comrades who recognise at last that the Tohaa renegades they once harboured were never their allies, and that their false words about our Combined Federation of Worlds was at the root of the deep misunderstanding that dwelled between our peoples. Do not continue a cycle of tragedy. It is imperative that all Combined cease any act of violence at Edda. The Humans should not be the targets of your grief. Grief services for those of you who require it are available once weapons are set aside. Immediately return to our designated zones of operation and focus on the safe delivery of Quantum Anomaly containment equipment. Until grief services are received, should you find violent, intrusive thoughts returning, remain strong and ask yourself: What would a CHAD do? A CHAD would aid Humanity, just as each of us once received aid during our First Contacts. As our relationship with Humanity is important, those who persist will be met with punitive measures as led by High Commander Lyrunos. Our Combined desire for peace with Humanity is non-negotiable. Through hardship, for all to flourish among the stars. CHADwick Protection Program Officer Combined Human Aid Delegation
I admire your desire of justice and sense of respect between our different species, it's great to be able to exchange for once in friendly terms with such gifted individuals. Lady Numiria O-12 High Commissionner
