General LaFlamme, Members of the esteemed Council High Command,
I am Director Enigma, formely Crayterian Intelligence Service, now Director of the 17th| Rapier Squadron. I imagine you wonder what happened, let me sum up the recent changes. Since the recent rise in power of certain military officials, we find that the Republic's leadership has been infiltrated by people without vision, whom, through ignorance, will only lead our people to a quick fall. The new Fleet Admiral has taken over control of the CIS forcibly, declaring us corrupt. We went dark, gathered what we could and made our way out. We now stand against the growing 'dictatorship' In the Republic's Leadership. I am unsure what more they will say about us, or what they have already said, but I hope I reach you before they can.
Sources also gathered that the newly assigned President, after President Corvin's sudden retirement, was not democratically elected but assigned, something the Rapiers will not stand for. We wish to uphold the integrity of the Republic and it's Armed Forces, we wish to cleanse the Leadership of it's current transgressions and the leaders who believe they can force their way to power, and keep it under an iron fist. That is not how democracy shall work.
I contact you to explain our situation and furthermore to seek your aid. We mean no harm to our allies, we seek no changes in diplomacy, we seek to steer the Republic back onto it's righteous path, remove those who seek to better things only for themselves, we do not wish to see our people suffer under this leadership, as they soon will if things continue. We are currently seeking a base of operations to regroup, to find refuge as we make our plans and consider our options for the future.
General LaFlamme, I wish to ask you to not see the 17th| Squadron as hostile, but as a continued friend. I wish to ask you for help.
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Troubling are the news you bring forward, indeed, quite heavy accusations, et I wonder if you have evidence to support them. In case you do, I'd like to see them to be fully aware of the situation we may have to deal with here. I do not usually dive into internal matters of our allies, but your case might easily affect cooperation between The Council and the Republic.
For now we'll keep supporting you in matters we did in the past, namely cooperation in combat against the Maltese et the Royal forces of Gallia, but I intend The Council to stay neutral in internal matters of the Republic until we gather sufficient information to know how to proceed.
Speaking of information, what exactly do you know about the circumstances of the replacements of Messieurs Richard et Corvin with Fleet Admiral Chandler et President Payne, respectively? How's the health of Monsieur Richard serving, maintenant? What am I to know about these new people?
Sincèrement,
Général Pierre LaFlamme Du Conseil
Général en Chef Du Conseil
I can't tell you much about this new President as she, I must say, has never been seen before by myself or my Agents. Admiral Chandler on the other end is thristy for power, greedy to her position and will do anything to keep it, like the hostile takeover of the CIS. First of all I must thank you for your continued assistance against the Gallic Royals and the Maltese, it is deeply appreciated and we look forward to working with your men and women.
Now as for these accusations, while at the point of our departure there were no civilians directly being harmed, we fear it is only a matter of time before a military regime gets to power and we do not wish to imagine what happens at that point. As for the appointing of the new President, as I am sure she has contacted friends and allies by this point. There were no open democratic elections, no voice of the people being heard. While we do not know where she came from, we fear she may be a puppet of Chandler's.
Admiral Richard is with us, he's suffered some Injuries that sideline him from Frontline Combat but overall he is recovering and of good health. He does send his regards.
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Should you have further information regarding the unfolding situation, I'd appreciate it, though I guess I will have to experience it myself first hand what it is to work with Fleet Admiral Chandler. In the meantime however, as long as possible, I'd like to focus more on cooperating with both of you against the GRN.
As you likely know, an attack was planned against their remaining garrisons in the Tau-44 system, delayed by their apparent awareness of our preparations. Next week we'll attempt a prison liner heist in Province, hoping we won't just save as many political convicts from the Crown as possible, but also cause some diversion among GRN forces. I believe your agents could help us greatly by checking whether the latter causes a gap in their defenses in Tau-44, or not.
Oh, et before I forget, I'd appreciate if you'd tell Monsieur Richard I'd like to speak to him in person as soon as possible. Merci beacoup, Director Enigma.
Sincèrement,
Général Pierre LaFlamme Du Conseil
Général en Chef Du Conseil