To : Federal Republic of Rheinland, Reformed Kusari Empire, Gas Miners Guild

[Lanakov]

Chancellerie royale

Adressed to :
- Son Excellence, monsieur le Ministre des Affaires étrangères Toshinori Kojirou, Empire réformé de Kusari ;
- Son Excellence, monsieur le Sénateur Albrich von Amensen, envoyé spécial de la République fédérale de Rhénanie ;
- Monsieur Keiji Namura, Maître de la Guilde des Gaziers


The transmission opens with a radiant, golden Fleur de lys on a royal blue background. Henri-François de Suffren appears more regal than ever, illustrious golden decorations pinned on his draped chest. An aura of considerable self-importance emanates from him. Before speaking, he conducts an elegant and sophisticated bow : left hand behind his back, he raises his right hand up to his left shoulder and slightly bows his head and torso as he lowers his hand. He then joins both his hands in front of him at belly level, and clears his throat.

Monsieur le ministre, monsieur le sénateur,

My name is Henri-François de Suffren, comte du Loiret and chancelier de Gaule ; the King's foremost adviser, confidant and representative. The Kingdom has received your sollicitations with great relief and is humbled by the wisdom your grand nations are displaying in this historical moment. It would be Gallia's privilege and honour to host the meeting that will introduce a new era of friendship, prosperity and the pursuit of mutual goals to this universe. His Majesty Charles XIth, may His will never falter, has but one condition before His dutiful servants get to the organisation side of things : a small delegation of Gallic representatives, among which your humble servant, shall be present at the negociation table as observers and neutral advisers. In medio stat virtus, as is well known by all men and women of good education.

Maître Namura,

The Kingdom of Gallia has never crossed paths with your association and bears no grudge towards you, to my vast knowledge. As such, and in light of these particular circumstances, Gallia is prepared to grant you an exceptional diplomatic visa, allowing your consular ships unrestricted access to our space for the duration of this meeting.

He emits another short cough to clear his throat.

All members of your delegations will be protected by diplomatic immunity, and as such, each delegation is entitled to bring one diplomatic bag with them, no larger than a standard shipping crate. As per universal regulations, they may not be searched, scanned or opened by Gallic authorities.

The meeting's security will be handled by Gallia, and Gallia only. While each delegation may arrive with naval escorts (no larger than a cruiser), no weapon will be admitted on the surface of the planet.

This sums up Gallia's position for the organisation of this meeting. You may now forward your questions to me, and I shall do my utmost to assist you. The nation looks upon you with humility and is elated that you chose to open this new chapter of your glorious history alongside us. May this chapter be eloquently written, with the precision and à-propos typical of the Rheinlandic spirit, and with the grace and sophistication dear to the immortal Kusarian soul, as often depicted by monsieur Kojirou (he smiles faintly, if warmly).


I bid you an excellent day, messieurs. History awaits, and so do I.

Très respectueusement,
Henri-François Maximilien René de Suffren, comte du Loiret, Chancelier de Gaule
Chancellerie Royale

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