To: BDM, RM, DHC, Kruger, RFP, RS

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SOURCE: Battleship Ravensburg, Bremen System.
ENCRYPTION: High, port RM-HC-BRS-159-845

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SUBMITTER: Admiral Siegfried Hermann
RECIPIENT: Erik Nodtviet
SUBJECT: Re: Elysium Station

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  Herr Nodtviet,
  
  
  While we understand your standpoint and motives behind such an initiation, which would benefit Rheinland and the Core both, no doubts on that, I have to inform you about something, which is critical, if you desire to maximize the efficiency of this project.
  
  Rheinland space assets, especially designed for warfare, were always different than the others. We invest huge amount of money into education, R&D, and construction, there is no doubt that the manufacturer company of Rheinland, Daumann Heavy Construction, is the leading enterprise of the territory. You may have heard about our main combat fighter, the Wraith, which was superior to it's Libertonian counterpart, while having less weapon slots and was much cheaper. After the war, we made it even better. I'm not running into more details, I think now you get it Rheinland technology is different.
  
  Therefore, it requires special treatment. Your men might have seen Bundschuh rebels flying Military technology, they put their dirty hands on them after a few squadrons deserted. The fact is, they're having problems with the maintenace, because Military ships require special kind of environment, equipments and specialists for repairs. Experience shows the best and the cheapest method to maintain Rheinland Military vessels in deep space is to base them on a capital ship.
  
  Military capital ships are capable to support our task forces with everything they need and quite good in protecting key infrastructures. Placing one even 3K~ from the outpost would provide appropriate fire support, advanced sensor range and less expenses from your side. Either a Bismarck class battleship or an Elbe class carrier would do the trick. Other High Command officers are on the same opinion that we send a capital ship with our task force, should we work together in that area.
  
  We're waiting for your response.
  
  
  Signed,
  Admiral Siegfried Hermann
  Rheinland Military
  

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