Upgrades to our arsenal are always welcome, though I have to emphasize how unwelcome it would be to antagonize the Rheinwehr just to acquire their technology. It would simple and quick, yes, but counterproductive in the long run, for a multitude of overlapping reasons.
It's no secret that the Maltese have made efforts to reach out to the Rheinland authorities, and for good reason. The Corsair menace is growing in power with each day, and would be far more problematic, if not for the opposition of the Rheinwehr to their expansion. I believe that it's in our best interests that this opposition continues, that we do not interfere with their strike forces, or otherwise sabotage Maltese relations for short-term gain. It is absolutely essential, however, that no side gains dominance over the other, and that a precarious balance of power is maintained in the Omicron wilderness. For the time being.
I propose the following. If our friends from Das Wilde are truly willing to expend influence on our account, then let them facilitate an outreach towards the Rheinwehr and against the Corsair threat. Perhaps organize an accidental alliance against our common foe, a chance encounter in the Omicrons where we might gain their trust through laser diplomacy. That way, we may gain everything, and lose relatively little - in the long run.
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