To: National Council | From: Zack Xander

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Comm ID: Alicia Young; Ministry of Foreign Relations of the Crayter Republic
Location: Coronado


Honored representatives of the Council,

while your suggestions certainly seem tempting, the government of Crayter had to discuss them further in detail. With recent changes within the command structure, we have come to results that will certainly be satisfying for both parties.

Knowing the unfavourbale side effects of Cardamine, we certainly understand your situation. Thats why the Republic will allow you to carry out the travel arrangements of those unlucky souls to Malta, if the people in question are given a free choice to join your ranks or to stay within our Republic. This way we can ensure that you are not forcing people to join you on Malta against their free will, which certainly would ensure that they are not to be seen as 'slaves'.

After careful consideration, the government of Crayter is willed to grant you control over Barrier Rim, except for the region around Barrier Gate, as the base is and should always be considered a safe and neutral harbour. As Yuma is protected by Carrier Malachite, it is unnecessary to station the Basilica there, moving the vessel closer to the Barrier Rim will allow you to monitor the traffic in the region much closer, which should be in your own interest. Considering that the vessel might be a critical asset in future war efforts, we consider it a mistake to make its position a subject of this treaty.

The government of the Republic has agreed to accept your claim on the system of Tau 29, considering that free access and transit for all of our ships is ensured. This furthermore comes with the condition, that the Council accepts the Republics claim on Tau 31.
As previously mentioned, we can and will not agree on any commitment regarding Baffin. The system belongs to the TAZ and we do not intend to undermine their legislation. Any treaty regarding the legal status of Baffin has to be concluded with the TAZ.

The Crayter Republic has come up with the following treaty, which we believe is favourable to both parties.


The Treaty of Coronado

The National Council of Malta, representing the Nation of Malta, and the Crayter Republic (hereafter referred to as Parties) hereby agree to the following terms:


§ 1 [Cessation of Hostilities]
The Parties mutually agree to cease any act of aggression towards each other.


§ 2 [Return of Prisoners of War]
The Parties agree to the release of all citizens that are considered as prisoners of war. Their free choice to remain within the sovereign space of the other party remains unaffected.


§ 3 [Mutual recognition of legal governmental entites]
1. The National Council is obligated to change its legislature to reflect the Crayter Republic as a legal entity with all the privileges and obligations that entails according to its fair and equally applied legislature. In addition, the National Council of Malta releases a statement, recognizing the Crayter Republic as the legal successor of the United Nations and thus as a subject of international law.

2. The Crayter Republic publically recognizes the Nation of Malta as the one true heir of the sleeper ship Hispania and as such, as an equal to the other Houses of Sirius.
§ 4 [Territories]
1. The Nation of Malta lays claim to the Tau-29 system. In addition, it will extend its legal influence into the Coronado system. The entire extend of the Barrier Rim becomes subject to the exclusive legislature of Malta.

2. The Crayter Republic lays claim on the Tau-31 system. The Crayter Republic rescinds its territorial claim on the Coronado system in so far as it includes the Barrier Rim.

3. The Parties will respect the claims defined in this treaty and will mutually allow free access and transit through the space under their legislation.


§ 5 [The Gallic War]
The Parties agree to fight alongside each other to repell the Gallic invasion into Sirius. Territorial claims gained though the war efforts will be subject to further agreements after the end of the war.

§ 7 [Exclusion of independent entities]
The Parties are not responsible for actions of independent citizens and organizations. Their actions cannot be held against any of the Parties as a whole.


§ 8 [Amendment of legislature]
1. The Crayter Republic amends its legislature to legalize the transport of Cardamine within its space. The legislation regarding Cardamine in doses higher than those for personal use on Colonial bases and planets remains unchanged.

2. The Parties agree that the transport of people towards Malta will be legalized, as long as the persons in question are given the free choice between a life within the the Maltese Nation or the Crayter Republic.

3. The Parties agree to outlaw the possession and transport of Artifacts, Sorted Artifacts, and Xeno Artifacts with the exception of Crayterian citizens for research purposes.

4. The Parties agree to amend their legislature as necessary to facilitate the goals of this treaty.
§ 9 [Exchange of scientific and technological knowledge]
Both parties agree to aid each other with non-military knowledge and technologies, in order to ensure mutual technological development and prosperity for their citizens.


We are ooking forward to your considerations regarding this offer.

Regards
-A.Young

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