03-10-2009, 04:51 PM
Following negotiations with The Council, I wish to formally propose to Council leaders the following Treaty which, once accepted, will lead to an opening of Orkney as a trade passage between Tau and Gallia.
Commodore Sir Stanley Nelson
BAF Diplomatic Envoy to the Council
Quote:The Realm and Empire of Bretonia, and The Council, in order to forge a closer union of our two peoples and protect our common interests, do hereby agree to the following terms.
Clause I
The Council officially recognises that the Star System of Orkney is Bretonian sovereign territory
Clause II
Bretonia officially recognises the autonomous status of Reunion Station, and Council control over the station and the area surrounding it to a radius of 10K
Clause III
No Council Warships, of Cruiser Class or above, shall leave the 15K of Council controlled space around Reunion, other than for diplomatic purposes with Bretonian permission.
Clause IV
No Warships, of Cruiser Class or above, other than Council Warships, shall enter Council controlled space around Reunion, other than for diplomatic purposes with Council permission.
Clause V
Bretonian forces have the right to defend their sovereign territory in Orkney, excluding Council controlled areas, from invasion by forces hostile to the Empire of Bretonia such as Kusari-aligned forces, pirates, or terrorists.
Clause VI
Council forces have the right to control access through their space around Reunion as they see fit, defending the passage from pirates, terrorists, or Gallic Government forces.
Clause VII
The Bretonian Government, as is within their power, shall allow and protect the complete flow of free trade in men and materials between the Tau 23 jump hole and the Council-controlled Reunion and Gallia Passage with the following exceptions:
1) Ships belong to organisations considered hostile combatants by the House of Bretonia, such as Kusari-aligned forces, pirates and terrorists
2) Ships are carrying war materials* beleived to be destined for the House of Kusari or allies thereof.
Appendix:
* War Materials defined as Side Arms, Military Vehicles, Deuterium, Nuclear Devices, MOX, Plutonium
Commodore Sir Stanley Nelson
BAF Diplomatic Envoy to the Council