Greetings, fellow imperial pilots.
I am currently on a long-range exploration mission, but am toying with the idea of getting more involved in imperial politics once I return. Your cause touches me. I admit I have a certain personal fondness for lady Arissa and her crusading attitude towards ne'er-do-wells, but your goal, to truly assist dear Lady Aisling... It cannot help but touch my knight's heart and makes my spirit soar. In a word: I would be honored to be called 'friend' by you.
And perhaps, perhaps I will survive this exploration trip (I already courted death three times, and have still to reach my target) and return to Mackenzie station with some quite stellar exploration data?
If you can stand the long-range lag of a few thousand light years (even hypertransmissions have their limits) and find it in your heart to extend friendship to a far-off traveler, my CMDR name is exactly Lance 'Spacecat' D. with the dot. No I'm not revealing my full last name.
Knight Lance of the proud Imperial Navy, signing off.