To: Fleet Admiral Alan Jones CC:Liberty Navy First Fleet Admiralty/Command

[AlphaWolf215]

Fleet Admiral Jones,

I am sad that I must contact you in this manner today. This is not a message I enjoy, but it must be conveyed.

Today, in the Manchester System, Liberty Navy assets, both reserve and First Fleet vessels, where engaged in hostilities against the entity known as Battlegroup Auxesia. I am aware of the state of war between Battlegroup Auxesia and the Republic of Liberty, however I must remind you that Bretonia is not a part of this conflict. As such, an attack on Auxesian vessels in the system of Manchester equates to a breach of the Bretonian Charter of Interstellar Law, Article 4, Subsection 5, Inciting Violence.

I am aware that other elements led to the escalation of hostilities, which are being dealt with separately. As such, I am willing to waiver any standing fines associated to this rule break, and instead request that your forces are simply reminded to follow Bretonian Law in Bretonian space. While we respect your distaste at their presence, Battlegroup Auxesia are not criminals in Bretonia, in fact have proved useful over the last few months, and as such are granted the full protection of Her Majesty the Queen, just as any other lawful entity.

I hope you can understand this. Please forward any questions or concerns you may have through this channel.

On behalf of Her Majesty the Queen, and Her People in the Realm of Bretonia,

Michelle O'Brian, Admiral of the Fleet
First Sea Lord
Bretonian Command

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Fleet Admiral O'Brien,

I do understand your concerns. In many operations before we have always stayed true to the regulations set by the Republic of Bretonia. But I don't think you understand our concerns.

Ever since the conceivement of the alliance between our two houses, The Republic of Liberty and the Liberty Navy have done their utmost best to help and assist Bretonia, in every single aspect we have been able to. Ranging from the lend-lease program for technology exchange, assisting logistically as well as in research programs, and ultimately continuously engaging ourselves militarily in Bretonia's aid in her multiple causes against her enemies, through the use of the expeditionary fleet and many more units.

We have always promptly provided our assistance, especially when the Kingdom of Bretonia has called for such. We have provided our help to maintain the safety of the New London, the Liberty-Bretonia corridor and any other surrounding systems, within the Expeditionary Fleet's reach, something that got us involved in proxy conflicts with the Corsair nation as well as the Molly rebels. We were present alongside you during the New Hampshire crisis. But most importantly, many of our men have given their ultimate sacrifice in the efforts to counter our main common threat. The Gallic Oppression. Operation royal flush, of which I proudly can call my self a veteran of, showed the Sirius Sector that the Gallics were not indestructable. The torn apart Oubli still serves as a monument to that. We have stayed true to our alliance, and have asked for little or nothing in return, apart from one thing. That you stay true to it as well.

What I can see by your transmission is that you are deliberately, providing shelter, refuge and support to Battlegroup Auxesia, an organization who is in a state of war with the Republic of Liberty, who have a complete disregard for the Laws of Liberty and have done their best to assist the Hellfire Legion, a renegade, power hungry movement, knee-deep in unethical conduct, in their insurgencies in the Republic, not only through through military means, but as well as spreading their propaganda in an attempt to indoctrinate our personnel. Worth noting is also their illegal and uncontrolled conduct on nomadic materials and research. But most importantly, you are deliberately providing shelter and support to an organization who is operating a stolen Liberty warship, flying under the name of Arktos, previously known as the LNS Cincinnati.

Such is surpassing the levels of tolerance on our side to an unacceptable level and neither do our units need such provocation and intimidation. Moreover I can claim full responsibility over this "escalation of hostilities" as it has happened under my direct orders. If there's any fine to pay, we're glad and willing to do so.

We are now calling for action on your side and for an official statement on your stance in this conflict as I'm sure you should know just as good as me that the Republic of Liberty is not deserving nor will it tolerate any of such acts, borderline with what can be considered as betrayal of our alliance. We expect your help in our endeavors as well.

Fleet Admiral Michelle O'Brien, Liberty is your biggest friend, brother in arms, and friends take care for one another.

Best of Regards,

Alan Jones
Fleet Admiral, First Fleet
Commander-in-Chief of the Liberty Navy

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[AlphaWolf215]

Fleet Admiral Jones,

Whilst Bretonia is truly grateful for everything you, and the Republic of Liberty, has done for us, I'm a little hurt that you come dictating how Bretonian space is administered. Contrary to your claims, Battlegroup Auxesia has done nothing but assist the Kingdom since it arrived here. Assisting us in removing criminals, and providing information on organisations, such as the Order, who so threaten our home and people. The government would not list them as a hostile organisation after all they have done to support and strengthen this Kingdom. Whilst they may not provide aid and support in the same way you have, they have still kept the gears turning here in Bretonia. We cannot afford to lose that, from anyone.

That is why I have been instructed to do nothing but offer an alternative. A representative of the Government or War Cabinet, likely myself, and His Royal Highness, Prince James, Duke of Cambridge will offer to act as mediators in the cessation of hostilities between the Republic of Liberty, and the entity known formally as Battlegroup Auxesia. Bretonia, and by that I mean Her Majesty, Queen Carina, believes this will only prove beneficial for ALL involved parties.

I feel a sticking point here is the Overlord class Dreadnaught Cincinnati. If you find the offer of mediation acceptable, I will personally deliver the news, and request, that the dreadnaught and all associated Liberty technology Battlegroup Auxesia possesses, be handed over as a good will gesture. This will act as the start point for our negotiations.

This was never a betrayal of our alliance Fleet Admiral, are our relations really this far stretched?

On behalf of Her Majesty the Queen, and Her People in the Realm of Bretonia,

Michelle O'Brian, Admiral of the Fleet
First Sea Lord
Bretonian Command

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Fleet Admiral O'Brien,

Neither I or any other representative of the Republic, would ever wish to overstep into the competences of the governing bodies of the Kingdom of Bretonia. As far as dictating on how Bretonian space is to be administered, I believe that you may have perceived our message wrongly and by no means was that our intent. We are simply expressing to you what we see as concerning and expect your help with it. Betrayal was never claimed, but the questions and speculations these acts raised, express the displeasing of the Republic of Liberty, towards Battlegroup Auxesia using your space as a basing point for their operations, a retreat point against the Republic and yourselves supporting an organization operating a stolen Liberty Warship, allowing it free access to your space as evidenced in your laws as well. That being said The Republic of Liberty, expects from you not to banish, not work with, not to cut trade or mercenary services, nor assist us in our conflict against them.

Rather I can provide some examples on what can fulfill our expectations in a manner which I believe would satisfy both of us.
Starting with us expecting you to help us get our warship and technology back, not be supportive of this organization militarily in cases that might harm the Republic, not to be supportive through providing military-grade technology, as well as not to fund their operations that might harm the republic or donating to them. Furthermore to regulate their usage of the Liberty-Bretonia border for it not to serve as a basing point or a retreating point for their operations against the republic, as well as regulating any interfering, intervention or provocation on their side in the presence of or regarding the Expeditionary Fleet and it's operations within what is considered as Bretonian sovereign territory. These are perhaps the best examples of the expectations on our side, which I believe would satisfy both of us.

But considering your proposition, I suppose there's a chance that what is stated in the two paragraphs above can be effectively dismissed. The Republic of Liberty and the Liberty Navy are not a war-mongering monster, instead I wish to say that your proposition is viewed on by great interest by the Republic. Cease-fire negotiations and arrangements can be in fact arranged at any time, and nothing has stopped them from contacting the Department of State to do such. But with you serving as the intermediating link, I believe the results of such could be in fact fruitful. Perhaps can even be the basis for a new start, meaning a possible win-win-win situtation for all involved parties. In other words, your offer is perfectly acceptable. But there's one thing to note.

In the beginnings and early periods of the Liberty-Rheinland war, there was a very significant drop and destabilization of the stock markets. That is mostly because people were unsure of what was going to happen. That means uncertainty and businessmen hate uncertainty. I also dislike uncertainty. But I am more than willing to give your offer a try, nonetheless. Please do deliver the news and let us know of their response. Unless we see a promising response and acceptable results, we will have to continue with consolidated requests similar to the examples provided in the two "opening" paragraphs.

On a brighter note and for some good news the First Fleet Command is working on some preparations before we may initiate a new project for a possible upcomming deployment of specialized First Fleet task forces in Bretonia.

Myself and the Republic wish you all the best and thank you for your offer in solving the conflict in a more positive way.

Best of Regards,

Alan Jones
Fleet Admiral, First Fleet
CiC Liberty Navy

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