Sender: Erich Klugmann Origin: Freeport 8, Sigma-15 Encryption: [CERTIFICATE... CHECK]
Recipient: Nicole Hayes Subject: Thank You For Your Service
Nicole Hayes, I hope that this transmission finds you well;
I am Erich Klugmann, formerly of one of the many incarnations of the Bundschuh organization of Rheinland. I'll spare you its history, but in spite of its flaws it was instrumental in hobbling the "Wild Chancellor" Niemann's invasion of Kusari in 800 A.S. and has a long history of opposing cruel autocracy regardless of the changing of its proverbial guard.
I'd wanted to offer, for what it may be worth, my utmost respect for your courageous whistleblowing about a month-and-a-half ago. Beyond praise and concern for the consequences of Erie's subjugation under the Libertonian State, I had also wished to offer what help myself and my compatriots can, to the best of our power.
Presently, the Gloaming Flotilla - Our humble amalgamation of Libertarian Leftist crews, groups, and small organizations - can offer the medium-sized transport Formorian as well as a number of volunteers for nigh-any sort of Aid that Pennsylvania or yourself might require, guerilla or otherwise.
While I no doubt assume the system has seen similar offers from sympathetic Zoners Sirius-wide who can boast much the same offerings and far more besides, we are not likely to be as committed to total Ideological and Economic neutrality as they are. I'm more than willing to personally make the journey to any corner of Sirius should you wish to speak in person, face-to-face or ship-to-ship, if you've sought refuge far afield. I'm also more than willing to answer any questions you might have for me to the best of my ability.
COMM ID:Nicole Hayes TARGET ID:Erich Klugmann SOURCE:<ENCRYPTED>
Erich Klugmann? That's not a name I was expecting to hear. The last time I remember hearing from you, we were still performing clandestine supply operations for the VWA during the Rheinland War.
Unfortunately, my efforts since the original whistleblowing event have somewhat fallen flat, and I've failed to follow through on my threats in a timely manner. At this point I'm debating between whether I'm going to keep going with making it topical, or whether I'm just going to make it a new and separate leak.
Anyway. I doubt you're contacting me to hear about my own woes. I can put you in contact with the Pennsylvanian Zoners and their resistance efforts if that's what you want to do. I don't need proof of your character, as far as I'm concerned the Bundschuh are some of the most ideologically sound people in the sector. Unless the last few years have completely changed your ideology--which they don't seem to have done--then I'm pretty sure your intentions are good.
I haven't personally been near Pennsylvania. But that's probably unsurprising to you. Even so, I'll happily strategize with you if you need it.
Sender: Erich Klugmann Origin: Freeport 8, Sigma-15 Encryption: [CERTIFICATE... CHECK]
Recipient: Nicole Hayes Subject: RE: Thank You For Your Service
Ms. Hayes,
I apologize for my somewhat untimely reply; having viewed your leak in full only moments ago, I'm genuinely... impressed, I suppose, would be the word. Hardly "shocked", unfortunately; I've long since come to view the nation-state as we know its interstellar form to be reliant on these sorts of hierarchical, militarized, secretive, "laws for thee but not for me" form. Regardless of nationality or professed creed, Rheinland and Liberty are cut from the same meddling cloth, and I assume the former would have repeated your home nation's Supergate ambitions and consequences were their proverbial hands reversed.
Still, we were aware of "Alaska" as only an unsubstantiated rumor among the Bundschuh, with records from The Order unfortunately possessing many "redacted" digital airbrushes even after being made available to us; and regardless, I assume we share the opinion that Pennsylvania's denizens are the more important matter at hand now.
You and whomever else you deem necessary will have mine and what little can presently be spared from the Gloaming Flotilla for aid and relief, though I don't have much faith that neither myself nor up to a potential gunboat or frigate will be much match against a House Military's elite.
As for the Bundschuh, well... They're another whole long-winded story. I've certainly "changed" in some ways since the Vereinigte Widerstandsarmee's collapse over these years, but to summarize it very briefly, I don't believe that they nor the Bundschuh as a whole, in their current and historical forms, are able to meet the challenge of the goal that I believe we both abstractly share in some way: "Equity and Freedom." At best, they'll repeat yet another Von Rohe's "Revolution", or be rendered toothless yet again in the wake of the Holstein Accords - after which even the illusion of a non-autocratic Rheinlandic state has been shattered.
I'll be formulating a public Neural Net response to your leak within the next several hours or so. Thank you for your tireless work, from one dreamer to another.
COMM ID:Nicole Hayes TARGET ID:Erich Klugmann SOURCE:<ENCRYPTED>
You have no idea how good it feels to see that anyone thinks that I did a good job with this sh*t, after the last transmission I had to deal with.
Thanks for the encouragement. I mean it. I imagine that you're still in Rheinland right now, but if you're serious about wanting to help the Pennsylvania situation, then we can sort out a rendezvous point to get you where you need to be. Just let me know.
Sender: Erich Klugmann Origin: Freeport 8, Sigma-15 Encryption: [CERTIFICATE... CHECK]
Recipient: Nicole Hayes Subject: RE: Thank You For Your Service
My personal snubcraft is sleighted for departure from Freeport 8 in about ten minutes; I'll follow your designated Nav coordinates from my old Omega-5 relic of a Series-Z directly.