From: Premier Mehmed Selim.
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Privyet, again.
While your talking-shops are doing their thing, there is a prudent matter that I feel needs to be addressed if cooperation between the Coalition and Bretonia is to become a reality. I believe you're aware of the Kiev system, which most House types tend to refer to as Cayman. With the disposal of the Reapers the People's Republic has a significant position here now. Unfortunately, we're not the only expansionist body in the "Edge Worlds" and in the chaos, opportunists have seized, or attempted to seize, the station assets throughout the system.
Naturally, it is unwise to allow our foe to have access to increased shipbuilding capacity, especially so close to our own recent acquisitions. I'm also aware the Gauls have been getting dangerously close to your own shipbuilding facilities as of late. Perhaps we can come to a joint resolution to both of these problems. I propose that we assemble a strike force with all the firepower we can muster, position ourselves, and crush the Corsair defense pickets while they are still under pressure and have yet had no time to fortify themselves. After that, we seize control of Antikythera, and lease the industrial capacity to Bretonia until things start looking better against the Gauls. Consider it a bit of a trust-building exercise.
If it works, this would certainly be a win-win for both the People's Republic and Bretonia, and for our enemies, a lose-lose. See what forces you can allocate; we'll be ready for your opinion.
Premier Selim you surprise me. You made it sound so difficult to reach out to the Bretonian Government, yet now you wish for covert assistance against the Corsairs. I must say, I am impressed at how direct you are being. Please don't mistake my tone for mock disapproval however, far from it. I would be more than happy to assist in such an endeavor, but I do have my misgivings. What assurances do I have that you will not destroy us when we arrive?
I am not willing to risk the lives of my agents until I have evidence that shows your willingness to work with Bretonia. I propose that you order your military to cease all hostile activity against Bretonian corporations, police, military and citizens. Then you will have my support and I will be more than happy to listen to your plan, I trust you understand my position.
From: Premier Mehmed Selim.
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Privyet.
The ceasefire has been issued and promulgated to all Coalition military units. When you're ready to proceed, we can begin drafting plans for this assault.