The Planetary Union enjoys a cease-fire with the Krill, on their way to a peace accord. An escaped prisoner, accused of destroying Krill ships, threatens to destroy any chance of peace unless he's handed back into custody. "Blood of Patriots" goes into the Mission Log.

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