Sender:______Fleet Commander Harland Voss Source:______Fort Leniex, Vespucci Encryption:__Very High Priority:____Very High Subject:Establishment of Diplomacy
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Colonial Republic,
The Legion has established a new task force to ensure it rises to a new height of power. This new task force is named Gladius, and I speak for it.
The Legion is now reaching out to it's former allies, contacts and acquaintances in order to establish itself once more within the realm of diplomacy.
I would request that you have a diplomat respond to this channel to represent your Republic to the Hellfire Legion. We shall talk more then.
This is an official message. The Colonial Parliament is currently deliberating and will be replying to this message in time. We just didn't want you to think that we were ignoring you, or that we didn't get your transmission.
A reply will come in due time, once Parliament has discussed the course of action. Thank you for waiting, your transmission is very important to us.
Sender:______Fleet Commander Harland Voss Source:______Point Exodus Orbital Colony, Vespucci Encryption:__Very High Priority:____Very High Subject:Establishment of Diplomacy
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Colonial Republic,
The delay has not sent a very good first impression.
I would ask that you tell your parliament to knock the "choose a diplomat" agenda forward on the to do list.
You are missing out on potential opportunities... and we know you need them.
We have received your message, and much to your annoyance it seems, have been discussing what such diplomatic talks can bring to the Republic. Since we are fighting a war with the Gallics, and other threats to the Republic, surely a few days time is acceptable when discussing such a communication as the one sent. Your impatience has been noted within the parliament.
Now, since you are not allowing us adequate time in order to discuss these matters, then we are forced to request you provide more information on what you propose over secure comms, rather than us sending a delegate.
Once we know more of what you propose, then we will be able to quickly ascertain what the Republic is willing to do or provide for the Legion in return.
I look forward to hearing from you Commander. Sooner rather than later if possible, if we are to extend the same courtesy as you provided us.
Sender:______Fleet Admiral Desmond Noble Source:______Point Exodus Orbital Colony, Vespucci Encryption:__Very High Priority:____Very High ____ ____ Subject:An apology and an explination
Fleet Admiral Steven Lewis,
First off, allow me to introduce myself. Desmond Noble, current Fleet Admiral of Taskforce Gladius. I'd like to apologize for Commander Voss' impatience, as he is no more a diplomat than I. The intent of this channel was to establish good relations, due to our proximity and due to the war that is occurring on both of our doorsteps. As such, I'll be taking over any further talks between the Republic and the Legion command structure. Unfortunately for both of us, a direct line to Legion High Command is not available, therefore diplomatic talks will be run through us.
I also apologize for the bull-rush we performed. I understand, you've all got a lot on your plates. We're familiar with this kind of pressure. I wont beg for negotiations to begin, as I'm sure you'd still like to discuss what exactly is going to happen between us. We'd like to negotiate opening trade, and possibly aiding the Republic in rebuilding what it lost in the Taus, which I am truly sorry for. We're not looking to start an argument, much rather start a long-lasting friendship. While that may be something the Colonial Republic might not be interested in getting involved with people who have been branded terrorists by the incompetent Government controlling the house of Liberty, it's something we hope to accomplish over time.
You can respond to this transmission when ready, as it will remain open until talks within the Parliament are concluded, as they were so rudely interrupted. I can wait, and I look forward to hearing from the Colonial Republic soon.