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Thunderer · 08-31-2019, 10:31 AM,

Message Class: Audio-Visual

Encryption: Darjeeling
To: Cuatroce HC, Maltese Legion HC
From: Commander Elizabeth Hall, BAF

Terrible news, my dear friends, terrible news, terrible! The fact that it is I who must contact you is itself terrible... Imagine this, one day your government is meeting as usual, and the other -- half of them are dead! Dead! Almost the entire ministry of foreign affairs -- gone, just like that! Poof! And now I, at the same time while doing military service and commanding a battlecruiser, about to head to the enemy front lines, must do politics as well -- and while my home planet is being destroyed, as we speak. Please spare me from your condolences, you don't know what this is like. Well... maybe you do have experience with half of your government dying in a day... having all the coups in mind... but have you ever had your home planet destroyed? No? Good Lord, may it stay that way. Do spare me from your condolences, my good friends, they are the last thing I need. But no, no, this is not the terrible news I was talking about.

It appears that SOMEONE, my dear friends, some SPECIFIC person among YOU, does not know what the word "secret" means. I did offer you to bring a professional translator in while we were negotiating that treaty, but no, both of you politely refused. And now this! This OUTRAGEOUS EMBARRASSMENT! Oh, you know what I am talking about, don't pretend you don't inspect what propaganda the so called "Maltese Republic" vomits out every now and then! All of Sirius might, as far as I am aware! "Hello there, Sirius! We have a secret treaty with Bretonia which is meant to reorder the Taus, but don't worry you Crayterians, it is most certainly not aimed against you!" Was there some calculated intention behind this? Is there some dastardly mastermind's plan that we have not been informed of? Do you know what this means? This means that Yuma will now not only be wary with us, but they might as well be preparing for outright war against you now, right now! Right now, when we absolutely NEED them to keep 31 under a blockade! Imagine this: right before we intend to push into Leeds and liberate my home planet and whatever billions of poor sods still live there, Yuma moves their forces out of 31 and right on top of the very ship we negotiated this treaty on! And entire of convoys full of supplies reach he battered Valors in Leeds.

So, the deed is done. Alright. We cannot reverse it. Any ideas how to mend it, my dear friends? And plans how to alleviate all the wicked consequences? And what do we tell Liberty when they come asking why we would need to have a secret treaty with Malta in the first place? Gallia is retreating, Liberty is no longer under threat. What if Liberty simply withdraws their forces right now because we refuse to show them, and voila, we're all left to our own devices! I have two ideas, gentlemen. The first is that this CERTAIN PERSON makes a public address and denounces that they participated in that deceitful news report at all whatsoever, that their involvement was forged, and that the true purpose of this report, this piece of devious propaganda, is to destabilize the Taus and aid Gallia. Fake news in essence, a term I am sure our friends in Liberty would would be content to believe in.

My other plan is that we all start learning French. What about you, my dear friends? I need ideas, fast. Because I might as well be as dead as a parrot before morning.

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Mr.Cardaminum · (This post was last modified: 08-31-2019, 06:13 PM by Mr.Cardaminum.)

República Unitaria Maltesa de Hispania

Incoming Message

Sender: Consul Hernan Escudero
Recipient: Elizabeth Hall of the Kingdom of Bretonia
Subject: Issue with the news

Buenos dias, Senorita Hall.
Despite your asking to spare the condolences regarding your losses, I still offer our sincere condolences regarding the losses of the personnel as well as wishes for the fastest recovery. We do not doubt of the professionalism of the people of Bretonia ready to step up for their Patria in the time of need.

Now, to the issue raised. I will not mingle my words and admit to giving interview to the representatives of the insurgents calling themselves "the Republic of Malta". Preserving the Treaty of Basilica a secret would not give us the ace in the sleeve that we are holding right now. We did not expect it to backfire in terms of Liberty, certainly, but truth be told - their analysis is too far fetched and sounding more like a prophecy without any solid grounds: the secret part that I mentioned in my interview can pertain to anything - from intensification of trade between the Kingdom of Bretonia and Maltese Hispania, to the extradition treaty, to the exchange of the Members of Parliaments in terms of experience gain. As long as their assumptions are not grounded, whatever they say is just a speculation and is not to be taken seriously by anyone should they want to preserve their face. The Royal Cabinet can always refute those preposterous conclusions as "ill-based" and "degrading the Crown's integrity" - they have no proofs to support their claims. However, I do acknowledge and take personal responsibility for any harm caused and pledge Hispania's ever lasting support to Bretonian cause - even if they speculate, let them know we stand firm together against the Gallic threat.

Now, as to the benefits. Disclosing the Treaty gave us, the "outcasts" and now "Hispanians" the legitimacy we needed to take actions against our wayward brethren, the Cretans. While a liability to the Crown, I assure your excellency that we will take care of the Corsairs that have been playing the fiddle to the Gallic oppressors and harming Bretonia and Malta alike. With our legacy reclaimed, we can attract more doubtful Cretans to our cause of reuniting Hispania under Malta's banner and sparing Bretonia from tedious war in the Omegas. Perhaps, they will even become your trade partners after all. We will be taking steps in that direction immediately.

As for the Crayterians and Liberty - we are aware from the reconnaissance flights that Crayterians managed to seize plane Harris despite our previous arrangements regarding Tau 31. Of course, the Crayter Republic was not the part of the Treaty and is not to be blamed, but they have claimed territory that is rightfully belongs to Bretonia and this is not something to be overlooked. Whether we want it or not, actions in that directions are to be taken after the war when Crayterians with their tiny economy and fleet are exhausted by far more than Bretonia and Hispania, thus we will be able to issue an ultimatum. Maltese Hispania recognises Harris only as Bretonian and adheres to the Treaty. Now the latter being the ouobject of public speculations, should the Bretonians issue the ultimatum - the Crayterians will have to think twice before deciding to fight for the piece of rock their economy can barely uphold. We are soon to deploy two new battlegroups that will stand firm and ready to wreak havoc upon Crayterian position should they decide to oppose the sole legitimate owner of planet Harris - her Majesty Empress of Taus and Queen of Bretonia. As for the Liberty - if the house of the "freedom and justice" decides to openly support the Crayter in their illegitimate claims in Taus, well, the public uproar will be immense. We will use our links within Rheinland to develop the scandal for it to become too pricy for Liberty. Besides, supporting the minor force is, well, not profitable.

Aside from that, the Senate and People of Maltese Hispania stand ready to listen to the suggestions of the esteemed Bretonian side and cooperate in what is deemed necessary to alleviate the negative ramifications of the current developments and to avail the opportunities it has engendered.

Looking forward to your reply.

Respetuosamente,
Hernan Luis Escudero Grijalva

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Thunderer · 08-31-2019, 06:20 PM,

Message Class: Audio-Visual

Encryption: Darjeeling
To: Cuatroce HC, Maltese Legion HC
From: Commander Elizabeth Hall, BAF

...Erm. What? Crayter has taken over Harris? You are trying to brighten me up with humour, is that what this is? See, Sir, I must go to war now. There is something VERY urgent. If I come back, we shall talk more. If I don't, then contact someone else... if there is anyone left, that is. Do wish me luck, Sir, please, it is the most you can do now. Toodle-oo!

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Thunderer · (This post was last modified: 09-01-2019, 05:34 PM by Thunderer.)

Message Class: Audio-Visual

Encryption: Darjeeling
To: Cuatroce HC, Maltese Legion HC
From: Commander Elizabeth Hall, BAF

(The beginning of the scene shows a doctor and a nurse puttering around Elizabeth, and she shoos them away).

Worry not about me, Sir. The ship is in a worse condition. We were ambushed by a cloaking Valor... at least we took them down with us. The team is working to get her limping, if not running again, but we'll make it. Seems somewhat inconclusive so far, the battle, but scouts have reported that all stations in Leeds had been scuttled, which means the GRN is retreating.

I am suffering from consequences of a concussion, so please excuse me if there happens to be a lack of rationality in what I say. But the matters at hand require utmost urgency, so here I am.

Deny everything, that's the general mantra. Lie if needed. You are a politician and a cardamine dealer, you can lie. If you can't, then you are an inept one at both. Admit we have acknowledged Malta as the rightful successor to Hispania and your current government as legitimate, that is alright, but don't mention any treaty. Say it was during a conversation or something. This is not my idea, I have received a short Morse telegram from the War Cabinet and this is what they want, I mean, need us to do. This is what it will be. Excuse me now please, I really need to rest. Goodbye.

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Mr.Cardaminum · 09-02-2019, 06:49 AM,

República Unitaria Maltesa de Hispania

Incoming Message

Sender: Consul Hernan Escudero
Recipient: Commander Elizabeth Hall of the Kingdom of Bretonia
Subject: Issue with the news

Buenos dias, Senorita Hall.
I bid you good health and commend your valour and combat prowess, especially since you are required to take actions on political front as well. However, I believe you expect some assurances and actions on our side, not compliments, hence I will get straight to business.

We hear your message loud and clear. Worry not, I will ensure our strategic communication strategy aligns with the new realities. I already have the plan of what to do. Besides, we have our people in regional governments of Liberty from whom we procure their transports. I will pull some strings there as well if needed. Rest assured, we will take every step necessary to continue our collaboration with the Kingdom of Bretonia on favourable to everyone conditions.

I wish you good fortune in the battles to come. It appears the end of the war is nigh.

Respetuosamente,
Hernan Luis Escudero Grijalva

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