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*incoming transmission*
Comm ID: [TAZ]Doc Holliday
Location: Administrator's Office, Shasta Orbital Skyhook, Baffin System
To: Gallic Royal Family
Encryption: For Your Eyes Only
Doc appears sitting in his office, well groomed and professionally dressed
Bonjour,
I'm sure I'm not someone you would all want to be hearing from considering some past events between us but after consulting some advisors, speaking with my new ambassador and a friend or two, I figured it was time to again reach out.
My first attempts to reach out to you all after the mine field opened up were met with hostility even though my intentions were that of peaceful intent, seeking much coveted Gallic Wine and tobacco. Yes, I was angered by such receptions but that would pass. Rather, I respected requests to keep out and allow things in Gallic space to run their course.
I have had to discipline many TAZ pilots for flying into Gallic space against my directives not to. He sighs While I don't apologize for my anger against the late Aurelia DeFrance or, Aurelia Silvan as I first met her for her betrayal against me personally, I did dismiss a renegade pilot who took one of our cruisers into Gallic space to hunt her. That ship was ID'd as the [TAZ]I.K.S.Bortas He was later killed with his crew in an unrelated incident. For those incursions, I apologize.
I have pretty much been out of the loop as to current events within Gallia itself. I do know that Zoner routes from Freeport to Freeport have been affected in the Taus due to the war with Bretonia. That conflict isn't my concern. With my new Ambassador starting his duties, I don't want him to have to clean up the mess I had a hand in creating....and I do accept responsibility for my part in it.
I just wish to ease any tensions between our people and try to complete a desire our late founder, Malaclypse, sought. He was enfatuated by the Planet Privas cluster in Dauphine, wanting to set a small base of worship orbiting it. He didn't live to see that dream.
I don't seek friendship nor do I seek personal forgiveness. What I seek is a chance to speak with you, to ease tensions between our people and for all Zoners who call the Tau area home. I am willing to meet on a neutral location, my office in Baffin or even in Gallia itself.
I await your reply.
Yours in Eris,
Dr. John Henry Holliday
TAZ Administrator
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*incoming transmission*
Comm ID: [TAZ]Doc Holliday
Location: Shasta Orbital Skyhook, Baffin System
To: Prince Joeseph DeFrance
I must say, I'm honored to have yourself responding to my original transmission.
As to where we could meet is a challenge. TAZ transponders trigger defenses on any of your installations as yours would ours. For me to fly my diplomatic ship into Gallia would be deadly for us between the transponder and the enemies of the crown questioning our presence. As I don't know who would be neutral to us both, I really don't know where to plan something.
I propose this and yes, it is a bold move. One of us, in space, boards the other's ship for a meeting. I believe you have a battleship in Tau 23 that would be suitable if I were to go to you. For you, my office on Shasta. I'm sure you would be more comfortable with me being taken to your office.
He removes his pistols from underneath his robes, placing them on the desk before him
I will come alone and unarmed. Let this be my first symbol of goodwill and faith. As I said before, I don't seek friendship, I seek burying the past and mutual respect.
I will come to you on Shasta. I wont lie, I don't trust going out alone. I'm bringing my personal flagship and take a lone shuttle to you. I will wear traditional suit, which only contains a ceremonial sword for weaponry, if that is fine with you.
Takes a pen out of his jacket and places it on the unseen table in front of him.
I don't normally carry weapons, so that is my display back.
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Prince DeFrance,
I will prepare my office for your arrival....and I don't blame you for not wanting to go out alone.
I am glad we can have this time to finally meet. Let me know when you will be arriving.