I am Duchesse Claire Sophie DeFrance d'Orléans, the ruler of Orléans, and I am contacting you hoping to find answers regarding the Kingdom and its state.

Our warship was unfortunately stuck in the Taus when the Council decided to strike, and we were too far away to aid in the defence of IDF. We are in a bit of an awkward situation, and running on outdated information.

The most important question is whether the Roi is still alive and well. I've read news articles stating that he's currently missing, yet there's conflicting information everywhere. Could you confirm his state? I'm sure you've seen Joseph's recent declaration, and what he's implied is very curious. I fear for the worst.

Secondly, how strong is the Enclave compared to the Council forces occupying the Kingdom? It will likely be possible to retrieve our warship and continue operations against the Council, but we would need data on them beforehand.

Lastly, have you reached out and spoken to Joseph? His location is important, and the Crown Prince may be a key figure in removing the terrorist's occupation of Gallia and restoring the DeFrance back to where they belong.

It's only a matter of time until order is restored, but we need as many allies possible to make sure our efforts turn out well.

Thank you for your quick response.

It is true that this communication is originating from an enemy system, but in time of great need, I've managed to secure unlikely allies that have previously sworn fealty to Charles. I wouldn't have believed it myself, Amiral, but there are Outcasts that have recently come to power here, and have shown to be loyal to the Roi and the royal family. If not for them, our Triumph would have likely perished at the hands of the terrorists. They have expressed wishes to aid in restoring the Crown back to Ille de France.

Arriving to Aquitaine is unfortunately not possible, not at the moment. I would have went there personally, but the ship we've flown on was crippled and is incapable of traversing distance quickly due to sabotage. I also have a family member that I am in the process of retrieving, Charlotte DeFrance, which I'm sure you've heard went missing ever since the Calliope went off radar. Once that is done and our Triumph is recovered and rendered operable, Aquitaine will likely be our next destination.

I wish the circumstances were different, but trying to retrieve us yourselves will be an unlikely operation. While we have the allegiance of one of their Dons, there are more that would rather take any Gallic ships down before it would be possible to reach the system we are in.

The reason I am asking for this information is not out of curiosity, Amiral. If you're understandably reluctant to share detailed information, I would greatly appreciate if you would at the very least indulge me in providing a basic overview. It may be possible to receive assistance from the Don that has sworn fealty to the Kingdom and the Roi.

I await your reply.