I was recently informed to reach out the Ministry of Defence concerning supposed diplomatic relations concerning your pilots and my people, of Battlegroup Auxesia.
Before I start off, I would like to request evidences and quotes to the breach of laws that our pilots apparently committed in the past.
I believe the origin of this unneeded hostility was purely made over a simple misunderstanding of our people and I hope to purify this rotten link between our people. But let's start off small anyway.
My name is Daniel Garvey and I am the head of the Ministry of Defense within the Crayter Republic. Indeed, I was briefed on the delicate situation the group you represent finds itself in. Moreoever, I should mention that Minister Spiros informed me you previously contacted the Republic but without any continued discussion. I do find that curious.
Nevertheless - moving on to the matter at hand. The incident you are speaking of is quite simple and I have attached all the required materials to this transmission. But I will take this moment to explain:
A member of your group - identified as A/)-SV-Auriga - was caught within the Republic's space carrying what we deem as illegal cargo, namely Synthetic Marijuana. When halted, and asked to comply to the laws, by our officers this person refused to do so, while attempting to claim it knew our laws better than our officers, and proceeded to run away towards the Barrier Gate Station. Due to the hostile behaviour of certain freelancers which seemed to help or otherwise "follow" the vessel Auriga, our officers were forced to open fire and a certain amount of chaos ensued later on.
To elaborate further:
Indeed, based on Article I, Section 4, Entry 1 - the Republic chooses to tolerate an area where our laws are... permissive. However - your vessel was caught by our officers outside the said 5k radius. Moroever, due to your vessel's unwillingness to comply to our officers' demands, he violated our laws even further.
Of course, should this have been nothing more than a misunderstanding or - what i believe - misconduct from one of your less knowledgeable people, then there may be ways to settle the issue.
The payment of fines for the respective criminal activities is necessary for those past crimes to be excused. Given the situation, a 1.500.000 SC fine is applied for smuggling and another 1.500.000 SC fine for failure to comply with military officers. That sums up to 3.000.000 SC to be sent to CR|-Treasury. Do note that paying this fine will not mark your group exempt from future crimes.
Moreoever, should you or your people have to transport certain goods through Republic space, for research or other lawful purpose, you can contact the Crayter Republic Government and request a licence.
[03.03.2016 18:11:13] CR|-Bravo.One: Commandore
[03.03.2016 18:11:23] A/)-SV-Auriga: ?: This is ridiculous.
[03.03.2016 18:11:24] CR|-FV-Zeus|169: Chandler:Greetings pilots. What is the situation right here?
[03.03.2016 18:11:28] Chuba's.Final.Nail: Listen here.
[03.03.2016 18:11:34] Chuba's.Final.Nail: If you touch this person whatever.
[03.03.2016 18:11:39] Chuba's.Final.Nail: I'll help him or her.
[03.03.2016 18:11:40] CR|-Bravo.One: He got some bad cargo
[03.03.2016 18:11:43] CR|-Hax: Hannes: This ship contains some forbiden commondities.
[03.03.2016 18:11:43] Chuba's.Final.Nail: SO what?
[03.03.2016 18:11:43] CR|-Bravo.One: Oh
[03.03.2016 18:11:49] Chuba's.Final.Nail: You got bad looks.
[03.03.2016 18:11:50] CR|-Bravo.One: We got a hero here
[03.03.2016 18:11:51] A/)-SV-Auriga: ?: Again - Barrier is NOT within your jurisdiction.
[03.03.2016 18:11:53] Lelantos-1: ?: Forbidden commodities.
[03.03.2016 18:11:53] Chuba's.Final.Nail: Yeah man.
[03.03.2016 18:11:55] CR|-FV-Zeus|169: Chandler:Well Chuba that is you're problem. Move along at once this does not involve you
[03.03.2016 18:11:59] CR|-FV-Zeus|169: Chandler:Auriga stop right now!!!
[03.03.2016 18:12:00] Chuba's.Final.Nail: I am the biggest hero of them all.
[03.03.2016 18:12:05] CR|-FV-Tartarus|136: Wayne: What is going on here?
[03.03.2016 18:12:05] Lelantos-1: ?: They say, as one of their cruisers are loaded with synth weed.
[03.03.2016 18:12:18] A/)-SV-Auriga: ?: We're a research vessel - dedicated to learning the threats.
[03.03.2016 18:12:23] CR|-Bravo.One: This is why you have no friends
[03.03.2016 18:12:26] A/)-SV-Auriga: ?: We're not affiliated with any larger groups.
[03.03.2016 18:12:33] CR|-FV-Zeus|169: Chandler:This Thanatos is full of Synthetic Marijuana due to it being confiscated already
[03.03.2016 18:12:44] CR|-FV-Zeus|169: Chandler:Now Lelantos and Chuba's Final Nail move along
[03.03.2016 18:12:46] CR|-Bravo.One: Well, as far as I know, you are banned from Liberty
[03.03.2016 18:12:53] A/)-SV-Auriga: ?: Are we?
[03.03.2016 18:12:55] CR|-FV-Zeus|169: Chandler:Auriga stop there, cut your engines and de-activate your shield.
[03.03.2016 18:12:58] CR|-Bravo.One: Aye
[03.03.2016 18:13:01] Chuba's.Final.Nail: No.
[03.03.2016 18:13:03] A/)-SV-Auriga: ?: This is insanity.
[03.03.2016 18:13:04] Chuba's.Final.Nail: Don't.
[03.03.2016 18:13:10] A/)-SV-Auriga: ?: We're a research vessel - not a war vessel!
[03.03.2016 18:13:18] Chuba's.Final.Nail: These morons got no idea what they talking about.
[03.03.2016 18:13:19] CR|-Bravo.One: Follow our orders
[03.03.2016 18:13:25] A/)-SV-Auriga: ?: My word!
[03.03.2016 18:13:31] CR|-FV-Tartarus|136: Now now...insults too?
[03.03.2016 18:13:32] CR|-FV-Zeus|169: Chandler:Research Vessel, War Vessel you are smuggling forbiden cargo
[03.03.2016 18:13:35] A/)-SV-Auriga: ?: How do we make progress against the aliens if our own people are paranoid!
[03.03.2016 18:13:36] Lelantos-1: ?: You're outside of your jurisdiction, Colonials.
[03.03.2016 18:13:39] CR|-FV-Zeus|169: Chandler:Drop it at once and you may be on your way.
[03.03.2016 18:13:43] A/)-SV-Auriga: ?: This IS NOT - your zone.
[03.03.2016 18:13:45] Chuba's.Final.Nail: Yeah sorry Gayterian, you're not even worthy of my insults.
[03.03.2016 18:13:46] A/)-SV-Auriga: ?: We're within 10k of the Gate.
[03.03.2016 18:14:01] CR|-FV-Zeus|169: Chandler:Stop right there or be fired upon your choice!!!
[03.03.2016 18:14:06] Chuba's.Final.Nail: Uh.
[03.03.2016 18:14:12] Chuba's.Final.Nail: You know, I can help you.
[03.03.2016 18:14:14] CR|-FV-Zeus|169: Chandler:Warning shots being fired!!!
[03.03.2016 18:14:15] CR|-Bravo.One: Bad choice
[03.03.2016 18:14:18] CR|-Bravo.One: Weapons hot!
[03.03.2016 18:14:20] Chuba's.Final.Nail: I guess, I'll help you.
[03.03.2016 18:14:22] CR|-FV-Zeus|169: Chandler:Stop right there or be shot
Section 4 [Territory]
The following regions are considered the sovereign territory of this Republic. As such, these laws are applicable in the following space
Coronado: The entire star system, with the exception of a five kilometer radius around the Freelance installation known as Barrier Gate Station.
Article II - Crimes
Section 1 [Trade Interdiction, Contraband]
The following goods are considered contraband:
Counterfeit Software, Black Market Munitions, Synthetic Marijuana, Nox, Human Organs, Cardamine, Liquid Cardamine, Stabiline, Colonial technology (Article IV), Hostile technology (Article IV).
Licenses for those commodities may be issued by Crayterian authorities for research purposes.
Possession of contraband goods, for commercial purpose/personal use, Colonial or not, while passing through Crayterian Territory is strictly forbidden.
Crayterian Military pilots will never impose taxing to provide a safe passage to possessors of contraband goods.
Section 4 [Obstructing of justice]
Any individual preventing, evading or delaying the Crayterian Forces of punishment on to an individual found to be breaking the law will be subject to any punishment deemed necessary by the ranking officer on duty.
Last but not least, please note that we are now entitled the "Crayter Republic" and not "Colonial Remnants".
In truth, pointless hostilities should be avoided, so I do hope this concludes the matter. I eagerly await your reply.
Signed, Daniel Garvey
Minister of Defense Crayter Republic
Firstly, I apologise for the delay. We've been dealing with some more... foreign entities of interest. Secondly, I also apologise for the mis-identification of the Republic.
Anyway. To the point.
Thank you for clarifying the situation, I believe this was a situation blown out of proportion by miscommunication internally in our group, and externally by other participants. As I have explained before to your pilots multiple times that the intention of the vessel was to execute some research tests on some bio-organic materials. I believe what caused my pilots to misbehave was fear and their loyal protective nature of their work, especially the small quantities of it, which caused them to react in a ... negative manner. Additionally, concerning the Freelancer pilots near them, they are merely allies who were escorting our vessels.
Though, I was also told that there were more incidents, which is also amongst the reason I inquired about situations, though, it doesn't appear that other issues were caused. Because of the misunderstanding, I believe I can cover the fine for what felony my involved pilots have committed. I hope this shines a new light on the path of the future between our people.
I'm more than pleased to see we can understand one another clearly. Your payment has been received and I believe there isn't much more to say. As I have previously stated - in order to avoid such incidents, you should let your people know to contact my office or that of the Minister of Interior to request a permit for transporting otherwise illegal goods.
I bid you farewell and should we work together in the future, it would be pleasing, considering your people frequently fly through Coronado.
Signed, Daniel Garvey
Minister of Defense Crayter Republic