To The Bretonian Crown

[jammi]

To: Richard Connors, President of the Colonial Republic..
From: Sir Andrew Maloney, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bretonia.
RE: Renewed negotiations.
CC: The Duke of Norfolk; Fleet Admiral Michelle Garibaldi.

Our own intelligence agents had reported your units working in the Taus, yes. In the early years of the first Tau War, we had a wing stationed in that area for a similar purpose - facing a different foe, of course. Regrettably, I believe your nation's interactions with said wing occurred decidely after they turned rogue. So far as I know, they still do an admirable job, but their methods and conduct leaves much to be desired. In any case, we understand how effective such asymmetrical warfare can be, and strongly recommend you carry on the good fight.

As to logistics - trade rights and the like. So far as I am led to understand, the Colonial Republic is currently suffering from a recession; the retooling of your economy from a military to a civic basis has taken its toll. Now, in order to alleviate some of this strain, the Bretonian government may be willing to issue the Republic with a small bailout package consisting of a moderately sized credit stimulus, the opening of several trade routes and a contract with our nationalised assets - should you require them. This would allow you to support your populous during this difficult time.

Of course, there is no such thing as a free meal in politics. In return we would expect a number of things - firstly, that the new Republic pledges to respect our laws to the letter. Secondly, we wish to acquire a sovereign Bretonian colony on Planet Pecos. The colony would be administered by the Crown, or a proxy organisation acting upon the Crown's behalf - Bretonian law would apply within its boundaries. Thirdly and finally, your men would act as security forces within the Cortez system (as was previously mentioned).

A long term consideration for the wellfare of your people may well include the prospect of terraforming. Planetform has historically done much business with the Bretonian government and has consistently proven itself to be a stalwart and loyal company. Should you ever wish to procure their services, you would probably find them somewhat more favourable to your cause and terms with the Bretonian government - and consequently our colony - on board.

As to security matters... I would suggest you refrain from contacting the IMG's security wings in relation to Magellan. We will find alternate arrangements. While none doubts the IMG's competency in the realm of corporate security, there are doubts as to their reliability when encountering, say... Gallic rear-lines privateers. Many believe they would place their own vested interests above the duty they would have been charged with. I have added The Duke of Norfolk and Fleet Admiral Michelle Garibaldi to this communication to discuss with you the possibility of Colonial troops being stationed aboard our battleships. No doubt they will be in contact soon.

In the mean time, I am giving your trade ships provisional access to our borders. The permanency of said arrangement can be secured through the terms laid out above.

Yours in service to the Queen, Realm and all of its peoples.

Sir Andrew Maloney
Prime Minister
Kingdom of Bretonia

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