It was with both a profound sense of sadness and excitement that I directed CS Democracy away from Rhea1A today.  I recognize that our mission to restore democracy to Rhea and to the Federation is bigger than our little moon.  I know we must leave in order to build allies and achieve our goals, but the sadness lingers regardless of the facts.

I am also excited for our future opportunities.  I am once again humbled to be trusted with safeguarding our cause and the 70,000+ souls on board CS Democracy.  I am looking forward to the celebrations on November 1, 3307 when our independence is finalized and our new representative Council, Judiciary, and Rhea First Prime are sworn into office.  I look forward to serving them at their will and pleasure.

Take heart my friends.  I was given permission to share with you a note from The Office of Prime Minister, Labour of Rhea.  It reads,

“Thanks to the valiant efforts of Liberal Resistance Maquis (MAKE), you have afforded the free citizens of Rhea1A time to build and cement a solid democracy.  The events you are about to witness unfold on Rhea1A are the orchestrations of our legitimate government.  We must continue to reside within the shadows to prevent much larger corporate overlords from taking notice and eradicating our way of life.  Understand that it is our people, our intelligence assets, that control the factions on Rhea1A.  Our moon is stable, we control the narrative, we pull the strings, and the dance that will ensue is a show for those that believe we are under their foot.

Best wishes to you, our children.  Find a home with fresh air, flora, and fauna that will call our people to live amongst you again.”