Cal,

The retreat back into the Badlands cluster is almost complete.   There is just one more piece in the jigsaw puzzle that we need to fall into place; we need to secure a charge of at least 14 kilograms of antimatter.  I suspect that you know the reason why we need it.

We have established that there is a quantity of antimatter at a base in the now abandoned Batatas system.

We shall provide you with an escort wing and a freighter to carry the magnetic bottle containing the antimatter. We are not expecting any trouble, but there may be looters in the area.

Good luck, the successful completion of this mission is imperative.

Franklyn Hoffer