To the King of Gallia

[Dreadskull]

From: Brimstone Refinery
To: Our Great King of Gallia

It is my honor to speak to you, my King. This is Laheir Christophe, co-owner of the Brimstone Refinery. We operate in Tau-23 under Gallic and IMG authority, though Gallic authority of course comes first. I have contacted you to request your permission to continue to operate this base in Gallic space. I believe, non, I know that we are benefiting Gallia with this base. Let me better explain our business, monsieur.

Brimstone Refinery buys Niobium Ore from miners in Tau-23. We then sell it to traders or run the Ore ourselves. Half of the Ore is delivered to Orleanais in Gallia. The other half of the ore is delivered to Colorado in Liberty space. The delivery of ore into Liberty space makes me uncomfortable, but unfortunately I only have partial ownership and partial authority in this base. We do not do any business with unlawfuls of any sort. We also refuse business to any and all Bretonians. We serve the crown above all else.

Brimstone Refinery is following all IMG and Gallic labor laws, trade liscesing, and import export restrictions. We are here to give the miners of Tau-23 another opportunity in their difficult lives. We have nothing but Gallia's best interests in mind.

Brimstone Refinery continues to grow at a constant rate. We are doing very well, and in turn, adding to the prosperity of Gallia. So with this being said, I humbly request that our wise King allow us to continue to operate in Gallic space. We benefit Gallia and her people in every way we can and serve the crow loyally. Thank you for considering our proposal, monsieur. Long live the King!

[Jeremy Hunter]

CommID: Commodore Lelouch D'Aramis
Location: ONI Interception Corvette Gawain
Encryption Code: TREBUTCHET
Openning Video Channel...


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Ah, monsieur Christophe. The King is very busy, as is the Grande Marechal. And now that I am done with my usual torture of Maquis terrorists in ways that frankly I decline to comment on, I have been chosen to carry out this...act.

Now, as much as we would love to keep the Devastation nearbye on a purely defensive mission, that is suject to change very, very soon. You can have a say in this very easily.

You see, this ore is sent to Liberty. A House we know little about. Let's remedy that.

You will assist ONI operatives in boarding transports bound for Liberty, and make sure they take relevent detours to gain evidence of the Armed forced of Liberty's strength. All we need is pictures and data. Nothing hard, just detour and take a few photos to show your Uncle Lelouch the wonders of the oh-so great House of Liberty.

That can be arranged, no? We wouldn' want the Devastation or Roubaix to suddenly, ah, find themselves rushing to defend Brimstone and accidently plow a few torpedoes into the station? We all know how dreadfully dangerous they can be in battle, with the infamos splash damage, non?

Choose wisely monsiuer.

Signed,


Lelouch D'Aramis,
Colonel, Aide-De-Camp of the Lord Marechal


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May you ever walk in the Light, Shizune.

[Dreadskull]

ID: Laheir Christophe
Location: Brimstone Refinery

My dear Colonel, no threats are necessary. I am ever at the service of the King and Gallia. Of course I will carry out these...requests, shall we call them. I assume this channel is secure of course, so that our customers do not know of our intentions. I will consult with my transport pilots and explain these new details to them. Thank you for your time Colonel D'Aramis. I hope our continued business will benefit both Brimstone and Gallia.

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