Renewal of Royal Charter, #506 P1-4 (Borderworld Exports)

[Capt. Henry Morgan]

Official contract renewal/renewal of Royal Charter, #506 P1-4
Borderworld Exports (Bowex) - Final

Foreword: This contract represents a legally condoned and enforced set of terms and conditions applying to Border World Exports, the Bretonian Police Authority and the Ministry of Defence and its subsidiaries, including the Bretonian Armed Forces. Failure of any of the afore mentioned factions (Bowex, BPA, MoD) to comply with the following terms will result in economic fines and/or sanctions from the Bretonian Government and/or affected factions. This contract is legally binding for exactly one year, (September 21, 817 A.S.) the first being signed in 310 A.S. At the time of expiry this document will come under review once more.


1.0: Border World Exports (Bowex) is to be the sole provider of goods/materials to both the Constabulary and the MoD. This covers the movement of any military goods and hardware by non-military, corporate entities.

1.1: The following goods are to be restricted to Border World Exports registered vessels in Bretonian space:
• Side Arms
• Military Vehicles
• Plutonium
• Other materials directly linked to the war effort

1.2: Border World Exports (Bowex) vessels are to be given complete, unquestioned freedom of movement in Bretonian Sovereign Territory/Publicly accessible territory, (New London, Cambridge, Leeds, Edinburgh, Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle, Omega 3, Tau 23 and Tau 31) with the goods mentioned in 1.1 without warranting question from the Constabulary or MoD forces. Border World Exports (Bowex) vessels seen exiting Bretonian space with the afore mentioned goods, should be halted and questioned.


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2.0: Border World Exports (Bowex) is to pay 'Defense Tax' to the Office of the Exchequer in order to aid the Treasury in acquiring funds for the war against Kusari and Corsair invaders. This equates to 5% of all profits earned by Border World Exports (Bowex) or its assets being paid to the treasury.


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3.0: Both the MoD (BAF) and Constabulary (BPA) must do their foremost to ensure the safety of Border World Exports (Bowex) vessels in Bretonian Sovereign Territory/Publicly accessible territory, (New London, Cambridge, Leeds, Edinburgh, Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle, Omega 3 and Tau 23, Tau 31).

3.1: Border World Exports (Bowex) Security forces must assist MoD (BAF) or Constabulary (BPA) forces in the defense of Bretonia, when requested in recognition of the Defense of the Realm Act 769 A.S.


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4.0: The MoD (BAF) is to supply Border World Exports (Bowex) with between 5-10 B 907A "Crusader" Heavy Fighters and Neural Simulation Training Situations for escort training annually. The MoD (BAF) retains the right to remove these ships from the possession of Border World Exports (Bowex) at their discretion, or as the War effort requires it.

4.1: The MoD (BAF) is to supply Border World Exports (Bowex) with between 2-5 B 1290 "Templar" Heavy Fighters for escort duties annually. The MoD (BAF) retains the right to remove these ships from the possession of Border World Exports (Bowex) at their discretion, or as the War effort requires it.

4.2: The MoD (BAF) is to supply Border World Exports (Bowex) with surplus Bretonian Military tachyon beam weapons to be used in the defense of Border World Exports (Bowex) vessels and cargo. the MoD (BAF) retains the right to remove these weapons from the possession of Border World Exports (Bowex) at their discretion, or as the War effort requires it.

4.3: The Constabulary (BPA) is to supply Border World Exports (Bowex) with between 5-10 B 224F "Cavalier" Light Fighters, and Neural Simulation Training Situations for escort training annually. The Constabulary (BPA) retains the right to remove these ships from the possession of Border World Exports (Bowex) at their discretion, or as the War effort requires it.

4.4: The Constabulary (BPA) is to supply Border World Exports (Bowex) with between 5-10 B 294L "Hussar" Light Fighters for escort duties annually. The Constabulary (BPA) and MoD (BAF) retain the right to remove these ships from the possession of Border World Exports (Bowex) at their discretion, or as the War effort requires it.


[/list]Signed:
Sir William Burke
Director of Operations, Borderworld Exports

James Ralston
Minister of Defense

Stuart Paddock
Acting Chief Constable, BPA

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[Dieter Schprokets]

Minister of Defense James Ralston reviewed the draft document carefully, sipped his port, and dictated a response.


"Sirs


The Ministry agrees with all your terms and conditions, save one comment.

We would ask that the rate of taxation be increased to 1 Million in 40.

However, it is recognised that the Constabulary will wish a similar arrangement, and taken together, the payments from Bowex to the BAF and BPA will amount to 1 Million in 20.

This arrangement may not be acceptable to the shareholders of Bowex. (Which the Crown has a majority share in, and consequently, we are to some extent, paying ourselves. But be that as it may..)

If 1 Million in 40 cannot be accepted by Bowex, then the proposed rate of 1 Million in 50 will suffice.

Please proceed accordingly,

Regards,

James Ralston,

Right Honourable Minister, Portfolio Defense"

He looked at his snifter and frowned.

Out of Port. That must be rectified.

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[jammi]

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Comm ID: Andrew Maloney - Divisional Director of Trade, Bowex
To: The honourable James Ralston

Why good afternoon old chap! I've been following this Charter extremely closely indeed, having helped write it with the aid of some legal desk-monkeys!

Now, I fully understand the reasoning of your requests, after all, righteous War on those Kusari noodle-munchers won't pay for itself, eh? I'll personally use my position on the Board of Directors to try and win over the share holders to your redraft, or at the very least pacify them. A jolly good thing most of them rather nice fellows are patriots I suppose!

While a sum of one million Credits to every forty we earned would indeed eat into Bowex profits, the wealth and welfare of our great nation should, and always will come for-most over the prosperity of Bowex.

I'll have the legal book-worms have a look at editing our previous Charter draft, and have the right honourable William Burke, Director of Operations look over the new changes. He's a rather patriotic man, Queen and Country and all, so I'm sure he'll agree! Oh. James, the intern from Planet Cambridge has already finished the changes! Jolly good show old bean!

Well, here are the sections regarding the latest changing, and an amendment log to be added to the end of the Charter proper. Jolly good show!

Cheerio!
~Andrew Maloney

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Official contract renewal/renewal of Royal Charter, #506 P1-3
Borderworld Exports (Bowex) - Draft 1.1

Foreword: This contract represents a legally condoned and enforced set of terms and conditions applying to Border World Exports, the Bretonian Police Authority and the Ministry of Defence and its subsidiaries, including the Bretonian Armed Forces. Failure of any of the afore mentioned factions (Bowex, BPA, MoD) to comply with the following terms will result in economic fines and/or sanctions from the Bretonian Government and/or affected factions. This contract is legally binding for exactly one year, (September 21, 817 A.S.) the first being signed in 310 A.S. At the time of expiry this document will come under review once more.


1.0: Border World Shipping (Bowex) is to be the sole provider of goods/materials to both the Constabulary and the MoD. This covers the movement of any military goods and hardware by non-military, corporate entities.

1.1: The following goods are to be restricted to Border World Shipping registered vessels in Bretonian space:
Side Arms
Military Vehicles
Plutonium
Other materials directly linked to the war effort

1.2: Border World Shipping (Bowex) vessels are to be given complete, unquestioned freedom of movement in Bretonian Sovereign Territory/Publicly accessible territory, (New London, Cambridge, Leeds, Edinburgh, Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle, Omega 3, Tau 23 and Tau 31) with the goods mentioned in 1.1 without warranting question from the Constabulary or MoD forces. Border World Shipping (Bowex) vessels seen exiting Bretonian space with the afore mentioned goods, should be halted and questioned.


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2.0: Border World shipping (Bowex) is to pay 'War Tax' to the MoD in order to aid the Treasury in acquiring funds for the war against Kusari and Corsair invaders. This equates to one million (1,000,000) Sirius Standard Credits (SSC $) in every forty million (40,000,000) Credits earned by Border World Shipping (Bowex) or its assets being paid to the MoD treasury/bank.

2.1: Border World Shipping (Bowex) is to pay 'Commerce Tax' to the Constabulary in order to aid the Treasury in acquiring funds for improved training, increased patrols and increased attacks against Corsair incursions by BPA forces. This equates to one million (1,000,000) Sirius Standard Credits (SSC $) in every forty million (40,000,000) Credits earned by Border World Shipping (Bowex) or its assets being paid to the Constabulary treasury/bank.


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3.0: Both the MoD (BAF) and Constabulary (BPA) must do their foremost to ensure the safety of Border World Export (Bowex) vessels in Bretonian Sovereign Territory/Publicly accessible territory, (New London, Cambridge, Leeds, Edinburgh, Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle, Omega 3 and Tau 23, Tau 31).

3.1: Border World Shipping (Bowex) security forces must assist MoD (BAF) or Constabulary (BPA) forces in the defence of Bretonia, when requested in recognition of the Defence of the Realm Act 769 A.S.


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4.0: The MoD (BAF) is to supply Border World Exports (Bowex) with between 5-10 B 907A "Crusader" Heavy Fighters and Neural Simulation Training Situations for escort training annually. The MoD (BAF) retains the right to remove these ships from the possession of Border World Exports (Bowex) at their discretion, or as the War effort requires it.

4.1: The MoD (BAF) is to supply Border World Exports (Bowex) with between 2-5 B 1290 "Templar" Heavy Fighters for escort duties annually. The MoD (BAF) retains the right to remove these ships from the possession of Border World Exports (Bowex) at their discretion, or as the War effort requires it.

4.2: The Constabulary (BPA) is to supply Border World Exports (Bowex) with between 5-10 B 224F "Cavalier" Light Fighters, and Neural Simulation Training Situations for escort training annually. The Constabulary (BPA) retains the right to remove these ships from the possession of Border World Exports (Bowex) at their discretion, or as the War effort requires it.

4.3: The Constabulary (BPA) is to supply Border World Exports (Bowex) with between 5-10 B 294L "Hussar" Light Fighters for escort duties annually. The Constabulary (BPA) and MoD (BAF) retain the right to remove these ships from the possession of Border World Exports (Bowex) at their discretion, or as the War effort requires it.


Charter Changelog:
Draft 1.1:

• Clause 2.0 edited. 'War Tax' increased to one million credits (1,000,000) in every forty million (40,000,000) earned.
  
• Clause 2.1 edited. 'Commerce Tax' increased to one million credits (1,000,000) in every forty million (40,000,000) earned.
  

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[Capt. Henry Morgan]

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From: Sir William Burke - Director of Operations, Bowex
Source: Glasgow Outpost, Leeds
To: James Ralston - Minister of Defense
Re: Royal Charter Renewal

I've reviewed your request, and believe that renegotiating to 1 in 40 is entirely fair. The Board of Directors isn't entirely thrilled, but they do understand that business would be a lot worse if Bretonia were run from New Tokyo. I will alter the original submission to reflect the results of our negotiations.

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[Dieter Schprokets]

Dear Sirs

Please find enclosed the signed contract documents, in triplicate.

Your patriotism and devotion to the Nation's cause at this hour of need is commendable, and will do much good for the war effort.

Yours Truly

James Ralston,

Right Honourable Minister, Portfolio Defense

P.S. Please excuse the port stains on the contract.

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[jammi]

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Comm ID: Andrew Maloney - Divisional Director of Trade, Bowex
To: The honourable James Ralston

I'm rather afraid we still need the signature from a representative of the Constabulary before we can consider this a done deal my friend. If you would be so kind as to forward a message to the Chief Constable, we would be most obliged.

After all, they may want to enact some changes or make some demands! I'll have the legal folks on stand-by regardless! Oh, and Jmes just brought me a cup of tea. Rather nice of you old chap!

Cheerio!
~Andrew Maloney

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By: Acting Supervisor Stuart Paddock


Greetings,

I fully agree with the current documents and have enclosed a filled out form, with signatures, in triplicate.
Pardon me for my short message, but I am quite busy with rebuilding the BPA.

Yours,

Acting Supervisor Stuart Paddock

[jammi]

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Comm ID: Andrew Maloney - Divisional Director of Trade, Bowex
To: The Honourable Acting Supervisor Stuart Paddock

Jolly good old chap! Now we have the Charter done and dusted! The legal team were rather upset you had no demands however. No extra commission for them, oh no! Well, I'm sure your extremely busy, so I'll let William know, and get this sent of to the Royal Office of Legalities on New London.

Jolly good thing too! Some of the men were wondering when this was going to come through! You can expect Bowex to resume paying tax as soon as your signature is added to the paper.

Cheerio!
~Andrew Maloney

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From: Sir William Burke - Director of Operations, Bowex
Source: Glasgow Outpost, Leeds
To: James Ralston - Minister of Defense
Cc: Stuart Paddock - Acting Chief Constable
Re: Royal Charter Renewal

I've reviewed the final draft of the Charter and filed it with the Royal Office of Legalities. I'm pleased that our three parties were able to reach an agreement with a minimum of fuss. If you'll check your treasuries, you'll find that we've already forwarded our initial tax payment to you both.

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[Dieter Schprokets]

The payment was received.

This will be a boon to the Armed Forces.

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