We are forced to sever ties with a major benefactor after discovering their true intention for participating in the expedition. Heavy mining equipments, along with a great deal of weapons were found i... View MoreWe are forced to sever ties with a major benefactor after discovering their true intention for participating in the expedition. Heavy mining equipments, along with a great deal of weapons were found in all four of their ships, thinly masked by glamour spells. A friendly yet stern reminder to those who join the expedition: the goals of this expedition are to explore, and to establish diplomatic ties with the locals, NOT colonization and industry.
Unfortunately, due to the benefactor's network, nearly half of all our investors are threatening to terminate their contract. This is most probably an attempt to pressure us into reconsidering our decision.
However, we will not yield. We're putting our hooves down on this one. If we are to sustain major loss in resources, so be it. Our roots start in rubble and ash, we will find an alternative or make do with what we have.
Bless the Guild, bless Equestria.
tl;dr Corporate is greedy and got the boot.