Message Class: Textual
Encryption: Lutum Res
To: Vernon Mortimer of the Ministry of Defence
From: Commodore Isaac Lance
I'm writing to you today to inform you that from where I sit at the seat of our capital assets and coordination I've noticed understandably slow deliveries of components in regard to warship maintenance. With the glassing of Leeds, and the destruction of much of our infrastructure, our ability to produce high-quality and complex components for both production and repair is limited.
Not so long ago we lost a sizable chunk of our military force in our expulsion of the remnant royalist forces known as the Enclave in Edinburgh. This blitz hasn't been an easy one to forget.
Before the war, Planetform was working on terraforming planet Ayr and their station is mostly intact and under our control. During and after the war Cryer made breakthroughs on planet Carlisle in synthesizing proteins that would make the planet habitable. The latter part of the information is relevant regarding the Gaian's poisoning of Gaia killing all the human inhabitants and making the planet unsustainable for human life.
I would like to discuss a proposal that, once more assets are available, we task the BIS with scouting out the wreckages and task BMM to further survey the fields and hire ALG waste disposal to assist in the salvage and disposal of hazardous wrecks. This could turn a profit in amounts of Gallic Scrap and further more lead to the possible exploitation of another two planets within the edges of our realm. However, the first step and reason for this message is the requisition of undamaged and salvageable parts and equipment to supplement the rate of repair and construction of new assets for the armed forces.
The prospects of settling both Ayr and Gaia ought to grease the gears with Parliament.
I look forward to hearing your ideas on such an endeavour.
Message Class: Textual
Encryption: Buckingham
To: Commodore Lance W.
From: Vernon Mortimer, Defence Secretary, Ministry of Defence
Esteemed Commodore,
I am pleased to talk to you. There have been many things said about you, and none negative in any remote way. I hope that you will continue down this path, as Bretonia needs competent people now more than ever and we must strive to be the best version of ourselves out there.
In regards to your request, the Ministry of Defence is ready to relocate as many necessary funds towards the import or manufacture of components at a faster pace than presently done, such that salvage operations in Edinburgh begin in earnest, as well as the process to refit our battered fleets.
But before any such large decisions can be taken, I would like to hear your opinion on the matter, seeing as you will be appointed as the head of any such procurement matter or diplomatic affairs conducted with foreign or internal organizations to acquire the needed goods and equipment. I would also appreciate if you would express your opinion regarding the recent work of the workers aboard our shipyards, as the Ministry of Defence has shifted from preferring to receive the majority of the weaponry presently used from Crown Corporations to a policy that also allows the procurement of such armaments from foreign organizations.
Vernon Mortimer
Defence Secretary
Ministry of Defence
Kingdom of Bretonia
Message Class: Textual
Encryption: Lutum Res
To: Vernon Mortimer of the Ministry of Defence
From: Commodore Isaac Lance
The recent work coming out of our shipyards has been sufficient but I find it alarming that we've been importing military hardware from foreign organizations. These organizations are potential leaks regarding classified information related to our military. From what we order they can determine things such as the damage received from a recent skirmish, and the scale of deployment regarding components often reused in maintenance such as various greases, lubricants, calibration materials, and so on. All these items ought to be kept in-house and under Bretonian jurisdiction to enable us to keep our fine details classified and continue presenting a strong and capable front when time finds itself desperate. My time handling logistics has proven to be one of the largest learning experiences in the Armed Forces. Data analysis if used maliciously can reveal far more than we'd ever tell. So if you ask my opinion, it's that of caution.
This doesn't change my goals. Nor does it bring any ill attitude towards negotiations with foreign organizations if that's what you're concerned about, Sir.
It does however mean that nothing escapes my gaze. where there's a potential back door in all these operations, I'll have it monitored on the down low.
Now, enough fear-mongering. Would you be inclined to talk strategy?
I think getting the aid of the businesses required needs some incentive. And that incentive is profit margins. I'll give them just enough to make the endeavor into Edinburgh pay for itself and beat out some of their current disposal operations. But we'll be taking a cut. precise numbers are to be discussed once we're sharing expense information in our negotiations. The cut however is primarily intended to buy back whatever is still left functioning in all that heap. This'll keep the cost of recovery down to a minimum. Does this sound good to you?
NDAs and surveillance all around. The regular for Armed Forces dealings with foreign entities such as ALG and Cryer Pharmaceuticals.
Not a single screw touches the ground without me knowing it was going to fall.
Message Class: Textual
Encryption: Buckingham
To: Commodore Lance W.
From: Vernon Mortimer, Defence Secretary, Ministry of Defence
Esteemed Commodore,
I welcome the word of warning, but I can only do so much for the present. It is an unfortunate reality that we are, and have been since the end of the Gallic war, reliant of foreign arms deliveries to maintain the best of our fighting strength. It is not a change which any of the current cabinet members are fond of, but it is necessary.
Until the industrial sector is once again on a level high enough to continue providing modern weapon systems at a rapid pace and as required by the lawful agencies in the Kingdom, the Ministry of Defence will continue to purchase foreign arms and equipment in quarterly batches. Our most trusted providers are Ageira Technologies, represented by Detroit Munitions, Samura Heavy Industries, and Daumann Heavy Constructions. The last mentioned corporation has also helped in building Portsmouth Shipyard, so I certainly hope that no distrust is shown towards such partners.
I highly appreciate the fact that you are constantly monitoring these deliveries, as it helps guarantee that they are in line with other technologies manufactured inside the Kingdom's vast lands.
Regarding your suggestion to approach ALG and Crayer for an Edinburgh expedition, I will reiterate the Ministry of Defence's stance on this matter. We have no opposition to providing the funds, support, and arms to undertake such a mission, however failure would open the entirety of the Southern Taus, as well as Leeds, Perth base in Edinburgh, and potentially even Planet Harris to more frequent attacks by hostile elements and raiders from Tau-23. Exemplary defence analysis will also be needed before initiating any major moves in the region, as they will certainly gain the attention of both Molly and Gaian patrols.
Therefore, it is our request that you approach us again once concrete information has been acquired confirming that ALG and Cryer will wish to assist in this operation. Following that, I will ensure that it goes smoothly according to the plans submitted by you so far.
I hope this finds you well, Commodore. Good luck.
Vernon Mortimer
Defence Secretary
Ministry of Defence
Kingdom of Bretonia