Sender ID: Fiorella Arianna de Marco Recipient ID: Don Aleyandro Harabero Subject: Bretonia Esteemed Don Alejandro Harabero
I am reaching out to you today because, during a brief yet productive conversation with Don Audaz Alarcón in orbit around the planet Malta, I was informed of your interest in discussing our potential expansion into now weakened Bretonia.
Is this information still accurate? I am willing to share with you what I know.
From:Alejandro Harabero, "HS" Comandantes Alfa To: De Marco Subject: Bretonia and Cardamine Classification:Confidential
I must say, this comm came sooner than expected.
Bretonia. Where do I begin? I need not bore you with my aspirations or story for it. So, I will simply begin where it is important. Unless, of course, you want to know all the small details.
You are correct. Bretonia is the next target on the chopping block for Cardamine expansion. In their broken state we will find many who desire it, even to have an edge over their colleagues.
I would be more than pleased to accumulate your knowledge of the area. In fact, I might have a, not necessarily small, mission for you there, should you be interested. Nevertheless, I would like to hear what you have to say on that area, should you be willing.
I look forward to your reply. Good day. Alejandro Harabero - Explorador Alfa
Sender ID: Fiorella Arianna de Marco Recipient ID: Don Alejandro Harabero Subject: Bretonia Esteemed Don Alejandro Harabero
For us, the situation in Bretonia is both straightforward and intricate simultaneously - it is simple because there are no other suitable intermediaries for our Network besides the Junkers and potentially the Mollys. Yet, it is complex because the latter are too proud and independent to serve as our intermediaries - at least for the time being, that is.
While the Mollys share some similarities with the Xenos in Liberty, they possess a distinct advantage – a self-sustaining source of income, reducing their dependence on their surroundings and, rather obviously, on us. The Xenos had nothing; our Product served as both an economic boon and a weapon against the despised elites in Manhattan. Of course, the Mollys might face a similar fate if they cannot secure Dublin in the long run - only then they will come to conclusion that without influence over Bretonia's elites, their long-term independence is precarious at best. This is especially true as a weakened Bretonian economy could threaten the prosperity of the planet Cambridge, a source of income for the Gaians, and they might begin to feel economically threatened by the efforts to establish Dublin as an independent entity - cutting Bretonia off its gold in the time they their economy is still struggling to recover.
Gaining access to the Mollys will require tact and patience. Forcing our Product on them, or overly praising it, could provoke their ire and turn them against us. Instead, we should aim to earn their trust by subtly supporting their fight for freedom, particularly by undermining Corsair interests – which will not be a lie as it aligns with one of our long-term goals. We can also purchase some of their gold for use in our shipyards and among our artisans, employing our vast economic resources if needed.
Only when their struggle becomes dire and unsustainable in the long term, despite their innate pride and stubbornness, should we offer them a role as our true proxies in Bretonia. We can provide them with the means to combat Bretonia not only with weapons but also with the influence afforded by our Product, allowing them to sustain their dream of an independent Dublin.
Until that moment arises, however, the Junkers on Trafalgar remain our sole avenue for distributing Cardamine in Bretonia – and we hope they will be as enterprising and eager as their counterparts on Rochester once were.
From:Alejandro Harabero, "HS" Comandantes Alfa To: De Marco Subject: Bretonia and Cardamine Classification:Confidential
That is good to know. I will add that to our database regarding entries into the Bretonian market. We will see what we can do. If you wish to join the task force to infiltrate Bretonia, let me know. As well, any further data you may get is appreciated. We will see what we can do.
Unless you have anything more to add, I bid you good day.
Sender ID: Fiorella Arianna de Marco Recipient ID: Don Alejandro Harabero Subject: Bretonia Esteemed Don Alejandro Harabero
Indeed, Don Harabero, there are two pertinent matters which I feel it is crucial to bring to your attention.
Firstly, I have undertaken diplomatic initiatives with the Republican Provisional Assembly. I am appending this communication for your consideration, available as a read-only file at the bottom of this message.
This document reveals their response to our overtures, and it's unequivocally clear that, under the present circumstances, offering Cardamine would be interpreted as an affront, providing no commensurate advantages to our interests in Bretonia or across Sirius. Consequently, it is imperative that we continue to rely on the Junkers in Trafalgar or contemplate engaging independent Freelancers to fulfill our distribution needs.
Secondly - I have executed a market analysis - as alluded to during my exchanges with Chancellor Yarwood. It has come to light that we have identified a prospective, lucrative trade route for our pilots. The Mollys have displayed a distinct appetite for acquiring weaponry to safeguard their autonomy, and it appears that our pilots can conveniently procure such armaments during their homeward journeys from Liberty. They can subsequently barter these arms for gold before their return to Malta.
From:Alejandro Harabero, "HS" Comandantes Alfa To: De Marco Subject: Bretonia and Cardamine Classification:Confidential
Indeed. Under our small encounters with them, they appear to be most interested in a trade of weaponry in exchange for gold. This is something we may use to our advantage. Perhaps gold could be used to build a market in other areas?
In any case, they will be a long burn to gain them as an intermediary, as you said. However, that is not my immediate concern at the moment. Eventually yes, but, if you were to take on that venture, I would have no opposition.
As for the rest of Bretonia, I will try and build up some more open minded individuals that might expand their horizons into smuggling through Bretonia. If you find any as well who might do that, I would be glad to hear so. This is a long term project, but right now I look for any openings. The Mollys, unfortunately, will be long term.
If you have anything else to add, let it be said.
I look forward to your reply. Good day. Alejandro Harabero - Explorador Alfa
Sender ID: Fiorella Arianna de Marco Recipient ID: Don Alejandro Harabero Subject: Bretonia Esteemed Don Alejandro Harabero
That is all I have for now. Apart from the Gaians, Mollys, and Junkers, we do not have any other options available for our needs. Although the Golden Chrysanthemums seem to also have access to Bretonia based on my past discussions with them, they appear to trade Cardamine only in very limited cases, and their contribution to distribution is negligible.
If I come across any further information - I will keep you informed as always, Don Harabero.
Sender ID: Fiorella Arianna de Marco Recipient ID: Don Alejandro Harabero Subject: Report Esteemed Don Alejandro Harabero
Given our recent dialogues with you or Don Alarcón, this communication serves largely as a formality. Attached to this message, you will find the report in which I have compiled all my findings regarding our distribution network in Sirius.
REPORT: THE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK IN 833 AS Author: Fiorella A. de Marco
1. Introduction
Since my last report in mid-829, a multitude of changes have swept through our nation, presenting us with challenges rivaled only by our historic ordeal aboard the critically damaged Hispania. The essence of this comprehensive report is to meticulously assess the current state of our distribution network, serving as a foundation for strategic actions aimed at fortifying our influence in Sirius and securing the enduring prosperity and safety of our homeland, Malta.
2. Bretonia and Gallia
Despite our earnest endeavors, in which I participated as an officially appointed diplomat from Malta, the situation in Bretonia and Gallia is evolving at a painstakingly slow pace in our favor. While our presence and influence in Bretonia are significantly more robust than in the fifth House - still - in comparison with Liberty and Kusari, the demand for our Product in these regions remains somewhat marginal.
Our attempts to establish formalized trade relations following previous misunderstandings with the Gallic Brigands and Unione Corse have not borne fruit. The former's organizational instability, which manifested before formal negotiations could commence, and the latter's perceived reliance on favorable relations with the Gallic Union, which would be adversely affected by Cardamine distribution, are the primary impediments. Until we can elevate our association with the Brigands to a higher level of cooperation, our interactions with them are limited to sporadic trade and occasional conflicts.
In Bretonia, our distribution, for the foreseeable future, is confined to Trafalgar, managed by Junkers, due to the absence of other suitable intermediaries. The Gaians, owing to their alliance with the Corsairs and animosity towards us, and the Mollys, increasingly placing their trust in their renewed allies, the Coalition, are not viable options for our objectives. Given their staunch insistence on independence, even proposing Cardamine distribution is not currently a diplomatically viable strategy.
3. Kusari
As in past decades, the unwavering efforts and loyalty of the Golden Chrysanthemums to Malta have ensured that Kusari remains a virtually self-sustaining market for us, where our ongoing presence is unnecessary and sometimes even counterproductive due to prevalent xenophobia. The recent abolition of slavery on Malta has led to a slight cooling of relations due to the reduction in export commodities. However, I anticipate a gradual reinvigoration of our mutual trade as the Chrysanthemums gain access to the highly sought-after robotic systems from Kusari, necessary for the rejuvenation and expansion of our plantations.
Simultaneously, it would be prudent to limit our engagements with the Blood Dragons, with whom our relationship is marked by a frosty neutrality, stemming from ideological differences and their significance to the success of the Golden Chrysanthemums. In my occasional forays into Kusari over the past four years, I have engaged with several factions of the Blood Dragons. Nevertheless, their disposition towards normalizing relations with us has consistently been reticent.
4. Liberty
As noted in my report four years ago, Liberty remains the most intricate and dynamic market for our Product. Over the past four years, we have accomplished substantial progress in stabilizing our overall distribution network. Currently, we have two key conduits— the longstanding Buffalo-Rochester tandem and the more recently established Xeno-operated Ouray— through which Cardamine flows directly to planet Manhattan. This robust network structure has rendered us resilient to incidents such as the near-total destruction of Rochester, which had almost critically impeded our Cardamine trade in Liberty for an alarmingly extended period. The Xenos' willingness to combat the distribution of Artifacts, a source of income for the Corsairs and Hogosha, coupled with the new distribution opportunities they present, are significant assets to our operations.
Nonetheless, not all developments have been favorable, and this expansion has introduced potential diplomatic tensions, particularly with the faction of the Liberty Rogues led by the warlord known as Hemlocke, and potentially with the Lane Hackers, who maintain close relations with them.
This development, while not entirely unforeseen, is an inevitable response to the evolving dynamics of our mutual business relationships, which have been marred by disproportionate assertiveness and aggression on their part. The current scenario, however, affords us the opportunity to either penalize or reward both sides of the network based on their demonstrated loyalty or lack thereof. This strategic approach is designed to preserve distribution stability for us and our upper-echelon clients in Liberty.
5. Expansion
5.1. The Mollys
Despite their victory in the Dublin system and their more complicated situation, they are currently not suitable candidates for Cardamine distribution in Bretonia. Their bond with the Coalition remains too strong, and their integration into our network will require a lot of effort - especially increasing all-round economic support for their movement when they get into difficulties, as well as persistent deliveries of weapons and other supplies from Liberty.
5.2. The Brigands
After unsuccessful negotiations with Unione Corse and still irrational behavior of the Maquis, the Brigands remain our only distribution alternative in Gallia. In their favor, of course, is also the current occasional trade between our parties, as well as business relationships in the past.
5.3. Rheinland
Rheinland remains unexplored territory for our influence and distribution not only due to the distance from Malta but also due to the absence of suitable intermediaries - where the only potentially suitable candidates are now very hostile Red Hessians. Only time will tell if there will be any opportunities to normalize our relations with them.
6. Conclusion
In conclusion, the ongoing expansion and stabilization of our distribution network in Sirius remains a task of considerable complexity, necessitating a balanced and pragmatic approach. Upholding our stronghold in existing territories while seeking new opportunities is of paramount importance. The shifting dynamics in Liberty, distant and exotic Kusari, coupled with the patience-requiring challenges in Bretonia, Gallia, and Rheinland, present a landscape replete with both opportunities and risks. It is imperative that we continue to adapt, harnessing our diplomatic prowess and strategic alliances to safeguard Malta's prosperity and influence within the Sector. Afterall, our foes do not stay idle - and nor should we.
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