The Republic has been watching this development with some concern. Understand that while we approve of Bretonia bringing some semblance of order to their frontier, Crayter does not and cannot condone our ally making claims against sovereign Crayterian territory. Furthermore, I feel it pertinent to remind our ally that the terms of the Treaty of Harris nullify any claims on Tau-23. While we are honored that Bretonia wishes to see Crayter take an active role in this endeavour, the Quorum of Ministers must urge our ally to redraw the borders of the March of New Cambria to lines bordering Crayter space as outlined by Crater law, specifically within Tau-31 and Cortez.
Should this be something Bretonia is unwilling to do, then perhaps New Cambria may instead be organized into an official NATO (pending rename) protection zone, under mutual defense of all tripartite members.
I would hear your thoughts on this.
Lastly, regarding New Anglia, the Quorum of Ministers has decided that Crayterian input in matters regarding the Omega systems only has historical blowbacks, so we must decline on the offer.
For those we left behind.
Trevor Westbrook
Minister of Defense
Crayter Republic
Message Class: Textual
Encryption: Buckingham
To: Crayter MoD
From: Vernon Mortimer, Defence Secretary, Ministry of Defence
Most-respected Allies of the Realm,
It is regretful to hear that the proposal regarding the Omegas has been refused, however we respect Crayter's interest wholly and without question. Further, the Kingdom of Bretonia sees no issue in amending the territory so that it is in line with Crayter's request, with the exception of Tau-31.
For the Tau-31 system, we wish to propose a joint territory of the Kingdom of Bretonia and the Republic of Crayter, as per prior agreements. Should the Crayter Ministry of Defence accept this, we will adjust the territory to outline this matter on the document.
Lastly, in regards to the Tau-23 system, the claim shall remain as the system is a joint protectorate of the Kingdom of Bretonia, the Republic of Crayter and the Empire of Kusari, in line with the Second Chapter of the Treaty of Harris and with the common interest of the Kingdom of Bretonia and the Republic of Crayter kept in mind. We firmly trust in the need to maintain the claim due to the frequent attempts of the Gallic Union to breach the blockade imposed upon it.
We await your response.
Vernon Mortimer
Defence Secretary
Ministry of Defence
Kingdom of Bretonia
Message Class: Textual
Encryption: Buckingham
To: Ministry of Defence, CR
From: Cpt. C. Wigston Archibald, Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence
Representatives,
The Kingdom of Bretonia wishes to inquire upon the latest developments within the Tau-44 system at earliest.
That is all.
Cpt. Archibald Wigston, C.
Vice-Chief of Defence Staff
Ministry of Defence
Kingdom of Bretonia
Let me first respond to the first message. We stand with the march be rewritten to respect Crayter sovereign borders, respectfully. As for the areas of the Marche after such adjustment, the republic will gladly hear your propositions. Thank you for the clarification concerning Tau-23 as well.
The Gallic Union has made assaults' on Tau-44 and Minato Harbor. With all of their attempts so far failing as we make our defenses. Even in such short time our forces were more than capable than pushing them back and defenses are currently being set to stand against further attacks. I'm sure when the Combined Arms Flotilla arrives to Tau-44 the Union will be discouraged from further attempts.
For those we left behind.
Trevor Westbrook
Minister of Defense
Crayter Republic
Message Class: Textual
Encryption: Buckingham
To: Ministry of Defence, CR
From: Cpt. C. Wigston Archibald, Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence
Representatives,
I have the honor of getting across the information that the territories of the Marches have been amended as per previous talks. The Ministry of Defence would appreciate a further assurance that Crayter officials do indeed wish to be elected as heads of the New Cambria March.
Regarding Tau-44, it is most concerning that the Gallic Union has raided the system. We will support the Crayter Republic in its endeavours in the Tau region, and, should there be any matter that the Kingdom of Bretonia may assist with, we would be most appreciative if it could be communicated in a timely manner.
In spite of this, I want to re-focus attention on a more important matter at hand, with Tau-44 currently in the process of being rebuild. As per the agreements signed on Carlisle, the Kingdom of Bretonia and the Republic of Crayter have pledged to conduct a military operation in the Inverness system to remove all elements of the Technocracy so that commerce within the nearby Independent Worlds may resume without issue.
We thus submit a request for the Crayter Republic to begin preparations for this invasion. The Ministry of Defence believes that the first and most easily-accessible point of entrance is that in the Cortez system, as with sufficient assistance, capital warships may enter Inverness unscathed. Beyond the jump hole, however, lays an installation under the designation Boreas Frozen Storage, operating under Technocracy IFF transponders. We therefore ask the esteemed Crayter Republic representatives to hail the station and demand that it pays a sum of 50 million Sirius Credits quarterly and that it grants the Armed Forces of Bretonia and the Crayter Military safe docking space.
Should it not comply, the current siege weaponry that are being transported to Planet Yuma will greatly help in this task of pacifying Inverness.
That is all.
Cpt. Archibald Wigston, C.
Vice-Chief of Defence Staff
Ministry of Defence
Kingdom of Bretonia
The Republic thanks the Crown for it's consideration. We will notify you of our representatives once they have been elected for the New Cambria March.
Concerning Boreas Frozen Storage we have been keeping a close eye on it. Intel collections shows an opportune time has past to attack, but we lacked proper artillery to take care of the facility. A problem now fixed. It will pose as a critical beachhead of Aux defense come the invasion. We see no reason asking a terrorist organization, who murder Crayter Citizens and refugees, for credits and letting them know where we've been watching. Much less continue to let them stand at all. Once a strike force is fitted with the arriving artillery they can be deployed post haste to swat it to dust. The assault will disrupt their network. Giving an opportunity for the BIS to operate in the system for further scouting and intel gathering, as well as assisting in the operation. It will be a set 24 hrs before the strike force deploys after re-fit. Assistance will greatly improve thee outcome and should rendezvous at Sabah for briefing before departure. If we can do this now we can safe a lot of lives later.
That is all.
For those we left behind.
Trevor Westbrook
Minister of Defense
Crayter Republic
Message Class: Textual
Encryption: Buckingham
To: Ministry of Defence, CR
From: Cpt. C. Wigston Archibald, Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence
Representatives,
We are very pleased with this turn of events. At present, the Kingdom of Bretonia can offer several dozen siege batteries that will reach Yuma in the coming hours. We hope that the best of Crayter's pilots will undertake this important task of clearing Inverness of its terrorists and bring about an unprecedented victory in the Independent Worlds. The Armed Forces will also stand ready to assist in the Cortez and Coronado systems should any incursions by the Technocracy materialize.
Further, we wish to relay that the Kingdom of Bretonia will instruct the Bretonian Intelligece Service to dispatch several warships and bomber wings to the Inverness system at great speed to also participate in this coming operation. Though they do not possess any kind of weaponry similar to that operated by the Armed Forces, the agents of the Intelligence Service will provide data regarding the system's defences and fighting capabilities of the Technocrat-aligned forces. In addition to this, we also wish to request permission for several personnel of the Bretonian Armed Forces to be temporarily transferred to the Crayter Republic Military, as it would greatly help in the field of battle due to prior combat experience against entrenched defenders, as seen in the Edinburgh system. We will communicate the names after receiving a confirmation that this is deemed satisfactory and in line with previous agreements.
We wish Crayter best of luck in this courageous endeavour.
Cpt. Archibald Wigston, C.
Vice-Chief of Defence Staff
Ministry of Defence
Kingdom of Bretonia
Message Class: Textual
Encryption: Buckingham
To: Ministry of Defence, CR
From: Cpt. C. Wigston Archibald, Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence
Representatives,
We confirm that the installation adjacent to the Cortez Jump Hole has now been destroyed by the joint Bretonian - Crayter forces. We remain thankful for the support shown so far and wish to transmit that the Kingdom of Bretonia will further assist the Republic of Crayter in the coming months such that its Tau systems interest is firmly respected and so that the Independent Worlds remain clear of forces that act with ill intent and utilize banditry to support their cause.
We will continue to supply the Republic of Crayter with similar weapon as those used in the Inverness system as we approach the end of February. Should there be any matter that we can immediately assist with, please do not hesitate to use this channel to relay such requests.
Cpt. Archibald Wigston, C.
Vice-Chief of Defence Staff
Ministry of Defence
Kingdom of Bretonia
We've received the reports from the operation in Inverness. It seems our expectations were greatly overestimated of their defenses, with how easy this victory came. All made possible by the aid supplied by the Crown, which we greatly thank you for. For now we may bide our time and resources the coming months to prepare for what comes next. We will alert you should we require your aid again.
For those we left behind.
Trevor Westbrook
Minister of Defense
Crayter Republic
Message Class: Textual
Encryption: Ceylon
To: Crayter Republic
From: Office of the Admiralty, BAF
Esteemed allies of the Crown,
In line with the interests of the Kingdom of Bretonia and the Republic of Crayter, it is the interest of the Armed Forces to inquire upon Crayter's desire to demand the battlecruiser Yellowstone to vacate the Coronado system due to Liberty's increasing desire to move to annex Independent Worlds. It is most concerning that the Jump Gate project is nearing its end and the battlecruiser force remains, and as evidenced in months past, the Liberty Navy retains many reasons to maintain a significant force in Crayter's capital system for purposes of exerting influence.
The Kingdom of Bretonia would support the Republic of Crayter diplomatically whilst the Armed Forces will increase efforts to supply modern weapon systems that may be able to counter the Liberty Navy technology. In addition, the Armed Forces also maintain several export variants of the Liberty Navy warships utilized both during and after the Gallic invasion, thus possessing ample caches of information to be studied for weaknesses for a worst-case scenario.
We are eager to hear the Republic's stance on the deployment of the Yellowstone.
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