#aptsem

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Hostile Takeover

Aptsem,

Further to your letter of last night, we have approved an extension of credit and authority to stop the Valdjin foundry from reaching an accommodation with the striking workers. Such an outcome would be disastrous both strategically for Company interests, and socially for the overall health of Abheski society.

The vote to agree to the workers' demands must be defeated. To this end, you must purchase as many shares in the foundry as is possible, or otherwise secure the votes of those who hold significant control, using whatever incentives and persuasion you deem necessary. Orders to this effect have been delivered to Captain Pofyan, instructing her to liaise with you. Consider all requests for credit approved and underwritten by the Eastern Office.

Defeating the vote is of primary importance; should you fail to secure sufficient control, the vote must be prevented. In this event, Captain Pofyan will assume authority in this affair.

Should the agitators resist the transfer of the foundry into Temari ownership, Captain Pofyan will assume authority in this affair. Under the Captain's command, you are to provide whatever logistical or material support she requires.

It is imperative that we prevent this capitulation to the agitators' tyranny.

Yours, Alett, Finance Board Eastern Office Representative

Letter to Aptsem tsi Yekhesh, Commercial Director, Temar Company Otvev Bureau