Federal Express FEDERAL EXPRESS Logistics Vessel LV-Hofvarpnir, Trafalgar Array
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To whom it may concern:
Good evening. I am Reginald Fährmann, a courier for the independent logistics company Federal Express.
Our company is looking to expand operations into new markets, and is hoping that the Molly Republic would be a great investment for long term growth.
As such, we would like to offer you a year of free shipping services for any goods you may need at cost.
If you are interested, we'd like to know what paperwork you require of us to apply for a commercial entry visa to the Republic, as well as what goods you would like.
As a gesture of good will, we have arranged for a 4.3k haulerfull of Super Alloys, Luxury Food, H-Fuel, and Ablative Armor Plating on Trafalgar Base to be donated to a Republic installation of your choosing.
We eagerly await your reply.
Reginald Fährmann FEDERAL EXPRESS, Extended Logistics Division
From: Matthew J. Burns To: Reginald Fährmann Subject: Upcoming Delivery
Greetings, Mr. Fährmann.
I am Minister Burns of the Republican Provisional Assembly.
Your company is unknown to us and your offer comes at a very convenient time. Forgive me for asking a few questions while we run a background check.
It is uncommon for independent enterprises to take an interest in our Republic, mostly due to risks involved with Bretonian authorities. In fact, you have already run afoul of certain legalities by recognising the existence of a Molly Republic. Why would you consider us to be a great investment?
Are you aware of the blockade in place on the Dublin system? Do you have the means to bypass it, or will you require support?
Your offer of goods is quite generous. I would like to know the origin of these items, and trust you have the necessary manifests in order.
Federal Express FEDERAL EXPRESS Logistics Vessel LV-Hofvarpnir, Trafalgar Array
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Good evening, Minister Burns.
Your very expedient response is much appreciated. I will answer your questions to the utmost that the terms of my contract allows.
We at the Federal Express are a shipping corporation based mostly in the Border Worlds of Rheinland, specializing in grey-market extended logistics on behalf of certain pro-democracy advocacy groups within Rheinland proper. I understand that you may harbor some well-justifiable suspicions for such an obviously nebulous answer, but I hope that the fact that we will provide our services with absolutely no political strings attached will allay some of your concerns - and will only serve to the degree to which your government is comfortable. Of course, given that we are a commercial enterprise, we would also like to negotiate distribution permissions for some of your many exports - an arrangment which should prove to be a mutually lucrative venture for the both of us.
Regarding the Bretonian question, we have a rather sour disposition towards monarchists of all flavors, and our logistical wings have extensive experience with deployments across blocades and deep within less than friendly territory. It is our intention to provide our services discreetly and avoid any potential for misunderstandings with the local authorities and other potentially interested but unaffiliated parties for both the Republic and our company. As such, we do not request any special aknowledgement or treatment while in transit other than entry and trading permissions.
The goods we offer are sourced legally within Rheinland and the nearby Border Worlds through our corporate permits there, and we will prioritize using legal channels for acquisition of requested goods. If sourcing becomes an issue of concern to you, we are willing to submit to an itemized audit of each bill of sale.
Reginald Fährmann FEDERAL EXPRESS, Extended Logistics Division
From: Matthew J. Burns To: Reginald Fährmann Subject: Your Request
Mr. Fährmann.
As I have mentioned in the prior communique, the timing of your outreach coincides with our time of need in a way that does not rule out opportunism or surreptitious activity. No disrespect intended, of course. As we have had contact with anti-monarchist elements within the House of Rheinland before, what you request is not out of the question. I trust you will not take offence at our suspicion - or if we take steps to independently verify your story. Until then, Arranmore will remain closed to you.
In the meantime, we have decided to grant your vessel access to Connacht Depot - our local hub for supplies and mining operations which you may use as a drop-off point for your deliveries instead. You may also purchase gold during your stay, but be warned - some of our kin may be wary around Rheinlanders, given your House's historic ties to the Crown.
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Good evening, Minister Burns.
I appreciate your candor, and am grateful for the permissions to dock in Connacht Depot. Your utmost caution in handling what admittedly looks like a suspiciously serendipitious opportunity only serves to foster more confidence in the Republic on our part.
In the interest of keeping a low profile during your deliberations, we will restrict our deployment to one of our more inconspicuous blockade runner frigates to minimize the chances of any unfortunate misunderstandings - and begin hauling once permissions are formalized.
Reginald Fährmann FEDERAL EXPRESS, Extended Logistics Division
From: Matthew J. Burns To: Reginald Fährmann Subject: Update
Mr. Fährmann.
I believe it is time to speak candidly. After all, transparency is an important building block of trust - the key to any business relationship.
We were not yet able to confirm your company's connection to any pro-democracy organisation of Rheinland, though that is not surprising, given our limited reach there. I would appreciate if you could provide more information about your beneficiaries, whether they are some obscure Bundschuh cell or a legal party.
I would also appreciate seeing manifests for delivering those supplies you initially offered.
Federal Express FEDERAL EXPRESS Logistics Vessel LV-Gullfaxi, Trafalgar Array
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Good evening, Minister Burns.
We have begun shipping industrial materials and basic alloys to Connacht. Given the heightened Bretonian patrols due to the blockade, we elected to utilize our blockade runner stealth frigates rather than the more common civilian hauling vessels. We recieved word that the Bretonians had attempted and failed a siege of your installation - given the likeliness of damage, repair materials were deemed a higher priority than the other goods initially mentioned - which are currently sitting at Trafalgar until blockade conditions become more favorable to a discreet crossing. If you have any specific goods that are urgently needed, please let us know and we will make sure it gets to you.
With regards to our identity - we have past ties with the main Bundschuh party during the Imperial Coup, but have since legitimized ourselves as an entity within the newly reunified Rheinland. I am a little disappointed in the short memories of those who you have undoubtably contacted - but it is expected, as we have taken great pains to evade undue attention. While I am most certain that my answer will not be to your complete satisfaction, I must stress the precariousness of our position when undertaking pro-democratic advocacy abroad.
Reginald Fährmann FEDERAL EXPRESS, Extended Logistics Division
From: Matthew J. Burns To: Reginald Fährmann Subject: Inquiry
Mr. Fährmann.
A legitimate entity within Rheinland with previous ties to the Bundschuh and access to blockade runner stealth frigates is a different matter from an unknown shipping company in the Border Worlds. I believe you have answered my question as to who you are, though whether your claimed anti-monarchist stance is a good enough reason for helping us is a different question. Still, you have done enough for us that Connacht will remain open to you, for the time being.
I appreciate your deliveries. I believe Industrial Materials will continue to be our most highly demanded commodity, along with MOX fuel to keep the refinery operational. With the Kingdom seeking to re-assert its presence in Dublin, we will need to explore unconventional strategies to stay ahead.
Speaking of which, there is footage circulating of Imperial Rheinland ships in Dublin, fighting alongside the Bretonian Armed Forces against our people. I do not suppose you would have any information about this?
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Good evening, Minister Burns.
Your understanding is much appreciated.
Per your request, we will begin shipping industrial materials and MOX.
Regarding the recent limited deployments of Rheinland Military vessels in Dublin, what little we know and can divulge is that the Bretonian government requested support from at least two houses. Beyond that, we can only guess.
Naturally, we consider the system of Dublin to be sovereign Republic space - and all invading forces to be legitimate targets, regardless of origin.
Reginald Fährmann FEDERAL EXPRESS, Extended Logistics Division
Federal Express FEDERAL EXPRESS Logistics Vessel LV-Gullfaxi, Trafalgar Array
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Good evening, Minister Burns.
On our most recent supply drop of MOX to your installation, we noticed that our docking permits were no longer active. Fortunately, a Representative Swann was available to accept delivery before the MOX destabilized. If there is an update to the docking procedures, we would like to arrange for resubmission for permissions.
Much appreciated!
Reginald Fährmann FEDERAL EXPRESS, Extended Logistics Division
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