"As you all know," Reich began, pacing slowly and darting piercing glances into the faces that watched him, "We of Monarch have been locked in a death-struggle with the D’Courtney Cartel. Craye D’Courtney was killed some time ago. There were complications that have just been ironed out. You’ll be pleased to hear that the road is open for us now. We can commence operation of Plan AA to take over the D’Courtney Cartel."