Seems we're already asking for help so soon into our relationship.
We've identified a black market for refurbished electronics going from Barrier Gate Station to Bering to supply the ruthless terrorist organization known as the Unioners. Presently, our forces are stretched thin trying to keep groups like the Liberty Rogues from running these supplies for the bandits, so on behalf of the Covenant, I humbly petition the Crayterian government to assist us in interdicting and restricting the flow of these illicit goods out of Coronado and into the hands of criminals and terrorists.
I am Isabella Cross, Chief of Police for Crayter's Coronado Precinct. This transmission was sent down to me from the top, so I'll hop right into it.
The Republic hasn't had much in the way of issues with these haulers, aside from the fact that most of them seem to be less than lawful in nature. If these supplies are being moved to help terrorists, then I'm thankful you pointed this out to us. I'll have my pilots notified about these shipments and have them put to a stop. Should any manage to slip past, which may happen as the war is continually pulling from my manpower, I'll have my officers notify both your forces and those of Liberty to interdict these shipments.
The Government will be a separate matter, but seeing as this is a matter of national security I'm sure they'll see it fit to amend the laws concerning contraband.
Again, on behalf of Crayter, I thank you.
In service to the Republic.
Isabella Cross
Chief of Police
Crayter Police, Coronado Precinct
Before I begin, I would like to express my condolences to the family of the Independent Miners Guild member who, as of the moment of this message being sent, is still missing under dubious circumstances.
Now, onto the matter at hand: I have here on my desk a report from one of our transport captains, one Quartermaster Silas Daugherty in command of the Logistics Vessel Cilicia. As he was on a routine supply run in the Coronado system, he came across, at roughly the same time as one of your cruisers, a large Unioner convoy. Now, I imagine seeing Rheinlander undesirables so far west in Sirius must have come as a shock, but we have it on good intel that they are running an illicit black market based off of illegally-procured and distributed electronics. They have already been closely involved with organizations such as the Liberty Rogues, Gaians, and Junkers in smuggling these goods across Liberty, where they are illegal.
The real kicker was the escort for this convoy: One Donau-class Rheinland Cruiser, likely stolen from the military authorities of the Federal Republic. As if that wasn't enough, your cruiser captain would also likely attest to this Unioner warship carrying an IMG pilot hostage. When told to release this individual, the vessel jumped into Cortez instead of complying. Upon pursuing the unauthorized entrant, there was no evidence of the IMG pilot still being in the hold. Knowing this to be the same group that gassed Alster Shipyard and committed other heinous acts, murder of an innocent miner would not be out of the question. We also have scans of the Unioner vessels leaving Coronado with the electronics mentioned earlier, which we can provide if requested.
In light of this horrible violation of sovereignty and governance of a dangerous underworld trade, the Covenant of Auxesia would like to formally petition the Crayter Republic to outlaw the sale and transportation of Refurbished Electronics and ban the Alster Union from its borders. Thank you.
The report from Commodore Grey yesterday was a shock to many within the force. As we are all officially local garrisoned forces of the Military, just on a police salary with police jurisdiction, a fair amount of people saw what had happened, from the on-sight witnesses aboard the Eris to the radio operators at Thessalonica. I will say with certainty that your condolences will be sent to the loved ones of the pilot in question, of which we're still waiting on local governing officials on Pecos for the name.
The Unioners' law violations are being taken care of within a separate channel, though the missing Miner pilot will likely be handled on a separate basis entirely. The higher ups are also working on a response to the issue with these contraband electronics, though there are little details past that. I suspect much will hinge on the results of the investigation into the missing IMG pilot, including the Union's reputation with the Republic. Rest assured that there will be recourse on their part for what transpired.
Any scans of the vessels in question would help to further your request for action against the Union. Should Auxesian ships bear witness to any further law violations by the Unioners, please submit them here. Thank you.
In service to the Republic.
Isabella Cross
Chief of Police
Crayter Police, Coronado Precinct