Name: "Civil Servant" IFF/ID: The Platform Encryption access: Custom Location: Tennstedt Base Subject: Personal Line
"Paul, it's Civil Servant, we talked in Frankfurt some time ago. I'd thought I'd send you a courtesy message with context here and there for what's about to unravel...
"I hope you're not surprised about me contacting you after Klugmann's lecture. But to say the least, he's right. I've been an outside observer of the Bundschuh for some time now, but even if I'm now on the same side of the coin, one thing that needed to stop was that it's attempt to integrate itself into a system that's actively mutilating it's existence.
"I'm not the political kind, I've tried to be and it's exhausting, but where I and the 'Damnatio Memoriae' of Tennstedt stand is under the desperation of the civilians who can truly live a life worthwhile; but only if they're given the chance. So if you find my methods abhorrent and bloody, potentially instilling fear that such things could destroy the principle of the Bundschuh and The Platform, I urge you to ask me why I insist and I'll explain as best I can.
"Other than matters of cloak and dagger... If you need me in engineering and fringe-science matters, I'm your person. Our peoples of the 'Damnatio Memoriae' aren't the sort for diplomacy but I think I'm a extensive exception in that regard when it comes to unorthodox relations, send me word of something you don't want your face in.
Like it or not, we'll be working closely with eachother. I'd rather be on good terms in these times."
Regards - "Civil Servant"
Tribe of the 'Damnatio Memoriae'
Unity within The Platform
Recipient:"Civil Servant" Sender:Paul Botzler, Leader of the New Resistance Movement Origin:Bruchsal, Frankfurt system
08.09.830 A.S. A.S.
"Civil Servant",
Klugmann's speech generated a surge of thoughtfulness in many. I agree, the Bundschuh cannot and must not join the Rheinland regime under any circumstances. It would be the end of the revolutionary movement and the struggle against the subjugation of the capital owners.
But you must remind me of the questionable methods of your "Damnatio Memoriae", if you told me about it. That must have slipped my mind.
On the subject of violence, I can only repeat the position of our movement: If our actions, violent or otherwise, end in a shattering of the revolution, these efforts will be rendered futile. Change will not come about through parliamentary discussions, that much is clear. Eventually, the masses will rise up and claim their rights, but until that happens, we must do everything we can to sympathize the majority of our society with these ideas.
If we fail in that endeavor, our methods will deter the people we vow to liberate and leave them vulnerable to fascist and counterrevolutionary rhetoric that will easily brand us as the nation's nemesis, even further than it already has. That is why we are treading on glass shards and why I cannot endorse unfounded attacks that merely appear to perpetuate our goal on the surface.
I will eagerly await your response.
With regards,
Paul Botzler
Leader of the New Resistance Movement
Name: "Civil Servant" IFF/ID: The Platform Encryption access: Custom Location: Tennstedt Base Subject: Personal Line
"Don't blame me if I'm about to give you an ear-full, a history of not being able to speak has quite the bottling up to let out. But I feel in confidence that I trust that are personal relations that you feel exist above the pursuit of power and self-gain.
"I must tell you, we have to remind ourselves that we are not the liberators, we truly have a chance to give the public voice the platform it deserves. You may have to forgive my borderline religious speaking but a 'Trust in the Specialists' hopes that we only secure a viable place to let the community naturally grow rather than expansion through belligerent conquest and claim to political greatness, followed broken promises to the masses; Something that many other institutions have brought around...
"The top political and economic class of Sirius don't fear the Bundschuh, we're a weak excuse to say there is a choice in Sirius. They don't understand the life of the spaceborn, the low-wage suffering of workers who never got the aspirational chance, but mostly a broken system efficiently running only to enable bank accounts to wastefully climb in digits for a unjustly powerful few. I told you I'm a veteran, our people lived off the bare minimum while money wasn't a concept in exchange that we all understood that we could effectively fulfil our purpose... Ones more extreme and more demanding that would cost their humanity in the long-term.
"I was given food, shelter, transport, skills available to learn at no expense other than my time and dedication... Why can't that minimum be provided to the many desperate civilians who have more purpose in life than the unrelenting service of conditioned bloodshed I exist in?
"The 'Damnatio Memoriae' are... Us, some of us who chose a different way of living. Most of us reside on Tennstedt trying to make a home for ourselves. Thuringia is hostile and aggressive like no other, but we know hardly any other way to exist and we certainly do not feel suited or deserving in the customs of many other civilians. Other Bundschuh who drift through Thuringia may see this as an unfavourable position to be in, as such we've taken up duties in this place as we deem it necessary for a co-operative way of life.
"Most of us have a skillset we're not proud of, we wish to give it one last service towards the people we hope to lead a more... fulfilling and justified future in whatever path we hope to agree on while finally burying our iniquitous purpose for good. I'm sorry if it's vague, but we don't have the best idea in what is progressive for the public and their freedoms. But we certainly know how to fight for it when the call is desperate.
"We ask that while our customs may seem extremely foreign to the rest of the Bundschuh and of the KasierHölle, we desire little in the pursuit of self-gain. Although there is one crucial thing... Our helmets stay on, we do not feel comfortable with their removal and is a means of personal stability for all if not a majority of us. What you see is us... And it will serve the public good with its capable means and in turn bring them the freedom of choice that will flourish for its ever developing path. We don't absorb like the imperialists of Sirius, but we recognize and respect the cultures that do in an effort to co-exist but grant them a voice in this forever changing universe against tyranny in its many forms that we might not recognize. I don't ask you to join us within the Platform or fly our flag outright, but if you agree with what we're fighting for is the life you think is just and fair as a foundation of Human rights to be upheld, then I suggest you ask Klugmann about granting our symbol to you to wear for you and your people."
Regards - "Civil Servant"
Tribe of the 'Damnatio Memoriae'
Unity within The Platform
"Paul, It was good to see you up and around. Leadership rallying back to the Bundschuh is always a welcome sight especially now more than ever.
"I hope you looked into the Order shooting our pilots, the Overwatch in particular have been dismissive about and and Klugmann couldn't get a line on them for several weeks, doesn't help that we've had to tolerate their choices of allegiance for such 'Apolitical' organization. While I am still highly grateful for their assistance in anti-nomad operations and hope to continue to expand the network involved in containing the infested horrors that are now spilling from the depths of Thuringia... Its become a more relevant front to the Bundschuh which I should update you on.
"The MND's experiment did destroy the WIlde outpost of Valhalla but what came after was a sub-space shock wave that fed off the nearby collapsed jumpholes. The result now is the opening of the dimensional rift now found within Gotha's fragments, we're likely going to rise our own security in the area now, I have reason to suspect the MND is getting cosy with unchecked corporate exploitation and we've noticed an increase of Daumann traffic heading in and out of the Westerwald and in Thuringia proper... Only a few years ago I remember the view from Tennstedt that you could at least still see the Suhl in the distance. Now its masked within the glowing embers of the ruptured core and bathing the entire region in radiation. If you need any medication for the exposure, come see Doctor Hope on Tennstedt to obtain provisions, she'll be more than happy to help.
"Another thing too, we're increasing our interstellar connections to put a pro-democratic alliance back on Sirius' agenda to curb this inane waste of violence that as seated itself in all corners of Sirius and spreading fast. Our operations within Pennsylvania are slowly opening up a route for civilian evacuees out of and munitions and mutual-aid into the region, this will soon see heavier support available to assist the Erie militants. Meanwhile in Bretonia the invasion of Dublin has put strain on the Molly movement and we can't afford to see a valuable revolutionary group lost to the authoritarian monarchists and corporate corruption. I can put a good word in for you and the NWB if need be with a few of the local liberation groups if you're looking for friends in the area.
"On one last note I want to apologize to one of your pilots, seems like I stumbled in upon something sensitive. I hope her operations were not interrupted and succeeded after my departure.
"Don't hesitate to say hello to our pilots too, they do enjoy a good conversation. May the Void fair you well Paul."
Regards - "Civil Servant"
Cell of the 'Damnatio Memoriae'
Perseverance in desperation
the initial part of your message contains a serious accusation regarding the Order. We recently had contact with Grand Admiral Golanski, who hinted at something similar, but we were not privy to the details. It would be invaluable if you could share more information about this incident.
Regarding Thuringia, we too have discovered the anomaly at the core of what was once Planet Gotha. It's intriguing that you refer to it as a dimensional rift; we were uncertain about its nature. A team of expert starfarers from across Sirius is en route to assist us in uncovering the mysteries it holds.
As for the Zoners on Erie and the Mollys, we have yet to establish contact with the Zoner movement in Pennsylvania, but it's reassuring to know that the Bundschuh has not overlooked their activities. We have, however, connected with the Republican Provisional Assembly in Dublin and are preparing a substantial shipment of food rations as a gesture of support.
The extent to which the Bundschuh's political passion might inspire similar factions across Sirius remains uncertain, yet it is an endeavor worth pursuing. The Bundschuh’s principles, unlike its size, position it as a potential leader in a grassroots revolution across the sector. Strengthening our ties with other revolutionary groups could provide much-needed support during challenging times.
The pilot you mentioned is likely my fellow activist Frau Niedrig. From what I've heard, there's no need for concern.
The pressing matter at hand is your conflict with the Order. Please provide all the details you have so that I can share them with our colleagues.
"I understand your concerns about the exchange of fire between the Order and the Bundschuh and why you wish to prioritize that. I just hope you appreciate the complexity of the situation that I now have to administrate, but if you're able to get some answers out of the Order then please... Be my guest, I'd rather they stop shooting my pilots.
"Before you escalate it to 'conflict' level, the Platform had yet to open fire against the Order either in aggression or in self-defence. Herr Klugmann was assisting in fending off attacks within Sigma-15 from Corsairs and Nomads and was fired upon by Order vessels for engaging Corsair capital ships. Both the Nomads and Corsairs have both done historic amounts of damage and pain to the people of Rheinland. The response of fighting these parties invested in the butchering, conquering and parasitic sacking of our home is very simple. We treat these beasts equally and fairly... With as much gunfire as we can muster."
[01.03.2024 21:04:38] (=)Erich:Klugmann: Order vessel, DISENGAGE!
[01.03.2024 21:04:44] (=)Erich:Klugmann: Whose side are you on?!
[01.03.2024 21:04:53] Order|Codename.Satyr: Then focus your fire at Nomads!
[01.03.2024 21:04:55] DTR-CNS>Andromeda: side of the freedom
"We've always held concern for the 'Apolitical' nature of the Order when they were once allied with the Corsair empire many years ago, we took the brunt of that blow as the Corsair empire was injected with fresh amounts of technology, power and the backing of our 'trusted ally'. They're happy to keep us on a leash if we continue to invest in shooting nomads and only nomads and feel as if they have the authority inside of our home to engage the Bundschuh to protect their corsair "allies". I am happy that we're receiving assistance from the Order in anti-infiltration operations but there is no extension beyond that as far as I'm aware in terms of our local conflicts, they're not invested in forging a community that fights against the state so they should stay out of those decisions.
"Klugmann attempted to chase up on the incident directly with the Overwatch, their response was nothing but bullshit fresh from the clusterfuck of the Omicrons, saying that Klugmann may have been misidentified as infected forces. (Which is a massive question-mark in itself because Klugmann would be dead and I would have made sure if it... If it were true.) Apparently the Order are more inclined helping corsairs than their Bundschuh allies. Klugmann queried Section-8 about this issue and they didn't seem to happy about it either to find our the Overwatch has been erratic and volatile even against their allies. So maybe you can get in contact with them?
"As for now, we've kept our distance with the Order Overwatch as it seems they have no interest in working with us, but if we see them assisting Corsairs and holding them in favour once again, I doubt we'll even consider their pleas to stop firing. The Corsairs are hostile, we will treat them no different. If theres anything more you'd like to ask, let us know.
Regards - "Civil Servant"
Cell of the 'Damnatio Memoriae'
Perseverance in desperation
"There are some matters that we need to discuss, I understand that you had the starfarers come along to discuss in helping us understand the potential anomalies within Thuringia but I never expected you'd let them conduct business within the system, nor informing me they'd be walking around my system. As I wish one could travel the Void in the system without fear, the implications of letting unescorted Starfarers wander through Thuringia could be a containment issue that could hit us back hard... Something I need to raise to other Cells is the enforcement of quarantine and dispatch of unauthorized vessels in Thuringia.
"Mr Weatherly and his freighter had an unfortunate reintroduction with myself some of the other Damnatio Memoriae, you've already mentioned the Starfliers were assisting you, his ship was swarmed by compromised Wilde vessels and our dispatch teams at Tenndsted had picked up his location near the jump-space tear within Gotha, studying the wound of our stellar engine but caught in the crossfire, we at least had the pleasure of speaking to Mr Weatherly onboard his vessel as he wunderwent screening for quarantine. He's on his way back to Bruschal, escorted by our scheduled shuttle teams... Pleasant fellow actually.
"Another thing too, you prying into this like it is a new frontier of unexplored space... I am displeased about this, not because I feel as if the Void here is my possession, but you don't trust me to talk about my own home that I've called the last decade, I know of crucial information and advice that if not heeded in this space could get people killed. I have to clean up breaches that happen here, the Order is breathing down our necks hoping we're competent in maintaining independent operations, the deployment of one of their cruisers here and their open collaboration with the Military and Corsairs has me thinking they're playing us here... I get co-operation, but this feels more like an operational takeover. I know you have a favourable position considering what your own kin have fought in support of the Order's goals historically... But someone has to stay here and view them from a different perspective to know we have a safety net to crash on.
"But... What I'm looking for here is a resolution, I can share with you what I've learnt during my sentence here. I don't want this research to stop, all I ask is that any field research in this as system is conducted with a Bundschuh escort either from us or your own party to ensure the security of their researchers, the MND will be equally unforgiving as the Wilde if they were to capture any of these scientists. The damage and corruption that has taken place here that we've shed our moral fibre to contain is unpredictable and malicious in unimaginable ways, especially if it falls into the the hands of the imperial corporations... I don't want another Hamburg University disaster, not on the scale of experiments that have taken place here.
"Get back to me as soon as possible, please."
Regards - "Civil Servant"
Cell of the 'Damnatio Memoriae'
Perseverance in desperation
The Starfliers were independently contracted by us to assist in locating the anomalies. I see no reason why we should have to notify you for operations of this nature. Thuringia is not a space where your authority supersedes the independence of the New Resistance Movement. Should there be any ruleset you or the Platform has tried to establish, it does not seem to have reached us.
That said, I should clarify that all further operations within Thuringia or around Earhart were conducted solely by the Starfliers without coordination with us. There were no agreements regarding additional expeditions, which means either the access was approved by Tennstedt members, or we are dealing with a security breach.
I sense that you may believe we have violated some kind of arrangement. However, no formal agreements have been made concerning Thuringia or Earhart. We need to communicate clearly if one side has specific interests here.
On that note, allow me to shift topics and address a concern that has been troubling me for some time.
From our recent discussions and your rhetoric concerning the Order, I have detected a growing dissatisfaction. I have no intention of acting as a defender of the Order's image. We all must recognize that the Order is a pragmatic ally. While I do not believe there is widespread disdain within their ranks for our political ambitions, our relationship is as productive as it is utilitarian.
The Platform has been gradually establishing closer ties with Auxesia, something the NWB has not opposed until recently. However, we have received old reports from the Order, indicating that key figures within Auxesia were once infiltrators for the Nomads. To what extent this remains true today is unclear. I do not intend to condemn the entire organization as agents of the Nomads, but caution is warranted. This should be your guiding principle as well.
Yet, it is not just these reports that make me question the organization. Correct me if I am wrong, but as much as the Order does not pledge itself to a just Rheinland or Sirius, neither does Auxesia. I recall this being a central point of criticism from the platform. How, then, is a shift away from the Order toward a technocratic organization any better? Coupled with its rigid hierarchical structure, Auxesia is far from an example of anarchism.
Please do not misunderstand me. This is not about finding a rhetorical counter to your stance on the Order. I am merely attempting to make clear that we, as the NWB perceive a growing divide between the Platform and the NWB, perhaps the Bundschuh as a whole. This growing divide between an organization aligned with Auxesia and one aligned with the Order should not, over time, lead to unnecessary conflict. I trust that is in both of our interests, is it not?
Perhaps we should discuss this further, away from the Neural Net.
In any case, I await your response through this secure channel. I am also not hesitant to revisit the Thuringia and Earhart matter if necessary.
"Before I begin, please understand this is why our sect exists within the Platform. We deal with situations nobody wants to be associated with, perceptions that require a different and daring set of eyes and ears, making up for the Bundschuh limitations with effective intelligence... Sometimes this means dealing with questionable parties.
Your questions about Auxesia were inevitable, I understand your concerns with such a community that has found itself in controversies as it's undergone military invasions and hostile foreign policies enforced by their Libetonan and Bretonian neighbours. Their hierarchy is clearly differentiated to ourselves, but as far as we value, their people are treated well and their progressive attitude compared to other options in Sirius has resulting in an agreeable relationship with them and in turn them respecting our own method of governance. Their differences aside, the overall secrecy is intertwined with their isolation does make it difficult to predict their motives and next moves... I'd probably be the same if me and my people were hunted for their existence for all they can remember. These complications and points of concern does not outweigh the support they've provided us: trade access, combat assets, armed support in our liberty front and specifically for the Damnatio Memoriae is intelligence and research support. They're not our sole source for all of this as we maintain our ability to work self sufficiently with other parties in the sector, but in matters such as Thuringia, I'll take what rare insight I get in terms of extra-stellar knowledge but to make a decision based from all perspectives. Again I do not discount the Order in terms of their assistance with anti-infiltration and quarantine measures, but in terms of our political fight, the Auxesians are willing to support us in this endeavour against the Houses which we protest. But rest assured we will be keeping an eye on our distant friends, this is what we do.
On terms with contact with alien entities, we are aware of this, and honestly much more than what opponents have spied on them so far, I'll need to take a look at this 'old intelligence' myself, a lot has changed over these many years so I'll need to try and Mach it up with my assembled timeline. It's a long and complicated history that can't be relegated to 2 sides of a 30 year long war Humanity has quietly been embroiled in... We have to tread carefully more than ever. I'll keep you informed as much as I can.
Changing to more sensitive subjects about our... Home.
Paul, this isn't about who has authority, it's about those people out there getting shot or stripped of their humanity and me unintentionally tearing up ground work for scientific exploration because I have to follow protocol. So let me speak with as much as I care bare...
Can you imagine how complicated the conversation would be if I did purge him and send his corpse to the solar incinerator...?! He doesn't even have dog tags to take back! This isn't just a ruleset, you change for this place to stay alive, only for greater powers at be to throw you away like a pathetic excuse of a human being! If you don't believe me, you look at Thuringia and tell me you feel safe in any part of it and why I had chosen to remain here to fight for the Bundschuh? Even on our own station, it's like constantly listening to a ticking countdown to the termination of the universe herself. I don't need to explain it any further than that.
There is a long and silent war fought here for many reasons, but we will counter every opportunity that corrupted hell-spawn has... I make it my life's effort, until death do us apart.
I hope this is taken with... Personal consideration. Just make sure their pilots are safe and escorted otherwise.
Regards - "Civil Servant"
Cell of the 'Damnatio Memoriae'
Perseverance in desperation