Vician,   Let me start by sharing my condolences, and my grief, for everything that has happened. That such an atrocity could occur at the cusp of our greatest moment weighs heavy on the hearts of everyone here, and, if I may afford to be somewhat vulnerably candid, even in my duty to remain focused and clear-headed it is difficult not to view this as a personal failure of mine. However, even in our grief, we must keep moving forward, and, as you may imagine, I have been busy over the past month ensuring that every channel I have access to is put to use in not only repairing the damage but ensuring another travesty such as this does not occur again.   To that end, you can consider the printers granted, as a start, and I have already been working with Ewy to make the necessary adjustments to ensure your member-states have the financial support they need to avoid collapse, and that it can be found within their own borders. However, while I can and do fully endorse the creation of the T'Waran Weave, I cannot enter Union into a local defense pact. While I understand the purpose for the Weave (and again, do provide my endorsement in its formation), the Union Navy can only intervene contextually in a conflict by conflict basis- a well meaning defensive pact now could be wielded inappropriately in the future, and both the temptation and weight of that possibility is disproportionately affected if Union Naval forces are pre-committed. Moreover, as administrator, I do not have any actual authority in the Union Navy; at best I can act as an advisor, and even then only to a present authority.   Which brings me to my next point, one that will likely come to open summit in time, but I can warn you in advance, given the circumstances. I have already received contact from elements within the Union Navy in response to the attack- Union is poised to provide militant assistance if needed. However, I am all too aware of the scars the last Union battlegroup left on this system, scars that would be no doubt reopened and possibly made even worse if that authority were to be wielded again. For this reason, I have made efforts to stall any official Union military presence in the system, but if things continue to escalate, I will not be able to hold them back forever.   For this reason, I am in agreement on the formation an investigative task force, and have already made steps to ensure Union's contribution: not through the Administration Department, but through the Department of Justice/Human Rights. As we speak, a team of experts are being assembled to handle the matter with both finesse for the local values and customs and a devotion to justice. Because no parties have been fully cleared yet, I cannot speak on this further, but you will be contacted by one of their people soon.   I assure you, no matter what happens, Union will not take this travesty lying down. My capacity to act is limited for now, but I have no intention to watch idly as the situation deteriorates further. We will restore the comfort and security that was so violently ripped away, and we'll bring it to everyone. In the meantime, be sure to take care of yourself as well.   We'll talk again soon,
-Hisato

Hisato,   Coming with a warning and a favor to ask.   First, the warning: I fear broader conflict is about to spill out among the large actors on Holtan - namely, House Vi'Saan and the Congregation of OLORUN. The escalation we both fear may be coming, so be prepared. I fear further political complications for you, in your position mediating between Union and the Baronies, should the House of Coals begin to act on its continued military buildup, to what ends I still don't know.   Second, the favor: the Weave is doing everything we can to help those impacted by the ongoing environmental catastrophe, but there are still so many who need our aid. Frankly, we need all the help we can get.   And one last thing, any updates from your investigative task force?   We'll all keep doing what we can for one another, -Vician