On behalf of the Inner Phalanx of Battlegroup Auxesia, we wish to express our gratitude for the hospitality the Crayter Republic has provided since our return to the independent systems. Despite there being disagreements between us in the past, we've come far enough to move beyond them for the betterment of our two people. As time has gone on, and our domestic operations begin to pick up, I come before you today to negotiate for future cooperation between the Republic, its military and the Battlegroup. Both of us share a mutual distaste for the Maltese Nation, as shown during an encounter with the Commune in Coronado. How far does this truly run? Auxesia openly opposes the use of Cardamine and its trade. We see it as a means to enslave many to the Maltese, and destroy it where we find it. Our hatred for the industry that the Nacion has chosen to use to support its self is quite visible, even in opposition to the slave trade.
In cooperation with the Independent Miners Guild in the Taus, as well as the Commonwealth of House Liberty within the Independent systems, Auxesian forces have successfully interdicted several dozen smuggling operations, and liberated several thousand slaves who would've never seen the light of day outside of the fields of Malta. It's in our best interest, as we see it, to collaborate in opposition to the Maltese nation, and put an end to the use of Cardamine. The Inner Phalanx would like to make the following proposals in light of these negotiations.
- Auxesia and the Crayter Military collaborate on joint patrols within the regions of Coronado, Cortez, Baffin, and the Tau region for the purpose of interdiction of Maltese industry and destruction of Maltese combatants.
- Auxesia proposes the opening of a trade agreement between the Crayter Republic and Auxesian Logistics Division through Venator Alan Stacker, in which both parties will find mutually agreeable and beneficial.
- Auxesia offers the use of craft to escort the Crayterian Movers, adding security on the frontier.
- The Inner Phalanx would like to request temporary access to Sabah Shipyard and its production facilities for the construction of armaments with resources provided by ourselves or external contractors, as well as permission to utilize the station as a point of refitting a vessel with said armaments upon completion.
In times like these, cooperation furthers mutual goals. The Inner Phalanx wishes to express its exhilaration in the hopes of future discussions and cooperation between the Crayter Republic and Battlegroup Auxesia.
Greetings, Curator Endurance.
First of all i apologize for the delayed response, i was occupied with various matters. Before moving to the topic, i'd like to say its brilliant how we come to neutral stance from disagreements between us. Your offer is appreciated, given our fight against cardamine is uniting factor, we can work together for betterment of our people and the region. After reviewing your proposal, Parliament came to decision of accepting the offer. However, we cannot spare more than a drydock at Sabah Shipyard for the sake of resources. If Battlegroup isnt content with that condition, we await an alternative. I hope this will be the beginning of a better future for both our people.
Signed, Michael Richard
Fleet Admiral
Crayter Military
Your apology is deemed unnecessary, as we can understand the amount of work the Republic would require to do. The Inner Phalanx wishes to notify you that the conditions of the temporary Sabah drydock usage is deemed acceptable and respectable.
Furthermore, we wish to notify the Crayter Military of our intended use for the sake of transparency and cooperation. The drydock will be used for a refit of one of our craft, and the Sabah production facilities will be used to manufacture four AR-101 “Arclight” Battleship Primary Turrets and four AR-102 “Lastlight Mk II” Battleship Secondary Turrets for the purpose of the refit. The resources and technicians will be provided by Auxesia to alleviate the cost and workload on the Crayterian people. Upon completion, you will be notified. In addition, Auxesia would like to negotiate the purchase and/or trade in of two "Battle Razor" Battleship Tachyon-Antimatter Cannons for two C-48 "Cerberus" Battleship Turrets. Dependent on the required funds, we are willing to offer monetary compensation for the aforementioned weaponry.
Once more, the Inner Phalanx expresses its gratitude for the hospitality provided by the Crayter Republic.