FROM: Erich Teufel, Rheinland Bundestag
TO: Gallic Crown
Dear members of the Gallic Government,
My name is Erich Teufel. I am a representative of the Rheinland Bundestag and I have been elected to contact you in regards to an issue between the Independent Miners' Guild and the Federal Republic of Rheinland. We hope you may be able to offer some assistance.
I trust you are already well aware of who the independent Miners' Guild are. They are miners who operate in both the Taus and Omegas, independent of any nation and working for their own cause. There has always been some tension between their group and Rheinlandic corporations, however, recently the situation has started to get out of hand once more.
The System of Omega 7 is the point of contention. Recently, Kruger, a cooperation charted under Rheinland law, has become embroiled in a conflict with IMG forces. They accuse the IMG of supporting a terrorist group of liberals known as the Red Hessians. Kruger's complaints seem valid enough, with plenty of documentation showing that Hessians still use the local IMG base to resupply and launch from. The IMG were, however, the ones attacked by Kruger, putting them on the defensive.
Try as we might, the Government of Rheinland has, thus far, not been able to establish a continuous peaceful relationship between the four factions involved. The IMG accuse us of being biased towards Rheinlandic corporations, rightfully so, I may admit. It is our charter to put Rheinland citizens first over miners who have no nation.
Thus, we seek outside help, in the form of a mediator for our negotiations. We wish, hopefully, to have lawful members of a separate house government oversee the diplomatic talks between the factions. However, our options are sadly limited. Liberty, obviously, is a nation at war with our own, and we do not except any unbiased negotiator to be dispatched to the Rhein from them. Bretonia has IMG leanings, and likewise, Kusari is an ally of Rheinland. We thus conclude that the only truly neutral established government is that of Gallia.
The aforementioned in mind, we would like to extend a request of assistance to your governmental officers to help us with our troubles. We would much appreciate your assistance, and, if offered, we would look forward to warming relations with the Gallic House in the near future.
We look forward to your reply.
Representative for the Rheinland Bundestag, Erich Teufel
Communications ID- Ansel Xavier, Duc of Anjou, Grand Marechal of the Gallic Royal Navy. Communications Recipient- Erich Teufel, Rheinland Bundestag. Communications Priority:Maximum.
Ansel appears on screen, eyes focused on the screen with calm intensity.
Sehr geehrter, Herr Teufel.
You might be wondering why a Military representative is answering your communication. The fact of the matter is, all matters in the Tau Protectorate, which the IMG partially resides in are under Military Governance, and thus all matters relating to them are dealt with by the Gallic Royal Navy.
We seem to share a fair deal of common ground regarding our issues with the IMG. It is known to us that the IMG is fairly friendly towards the Colonial Remnant, a small paramilitary we are at war with. While they have not made any overt moves towards helping their former allies, the ties remain with Remnant vessels regularly assisting the IMG against criminals like the Outcasts. Other lingering issues like competition with the GMS, a Gallic corporation are also points of contention.
As such, I feel we're uniquely placed to help you in this negotiation. A Military delegation shall arrive at a place of your choosing whenever you are ready.
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::::Ubermittlung an: Herzog von Anjou Ansel Xavier, Großmarschall der königlichen Marine::::
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FROM: Erich Teufel, Rheinland Bundestag
TO: Gallic Crown
Herzog Ansel Xavier,
We are delighted to hear your response!
We can arrange for your delegation to arrive at New Berlin as soon as possible. It would be most fortuitous if you were able to proceed through Kusari and into the sigmas at 18:00 SMT (Sirius Mean Time) on the 29th of December, two days from this date, Sirius Standard Calendar. We can have you arrive on the planet near 19:00 SMT.
We shall have a private mansion ready for your staff and you, if this is satisfactory.
Representative for the Rheinland Bundestag, Erich Teufel