[Subject:]_____Trade negotiations and connection re-establishement
[Priority:]____High [Encryption:]__Jötunheimr
Esteemed Representative(s),
The Generalmajor is currently unable to speak, so I will fill in her place; as leaders and representatives I'm sure you can understand such a situation.
It has been some time since our two respective peoples have been in contact. In light of recent events unfolding against the tide of the Volksrevolution, the Red Hessian Army would like to contact the representatives of the Shogunate to discuss the "refreshing" of mineral imports from the Omegas. Such trade has proved beneficial to the Army and has been met with no complaint from past representatives. The Army would respectfully like to request access to the Chugoku system to begin re-distributing minerals to the people of the Shogunate. Respectfully, any terms regarding entry and distribution should be laid out to avoid any conflict of interest in the field. The respect of our trade partners and past allies are considered with high respect to the Army, and we would appreciate being able to resume where we once were.
Signed, Brigadegeneral
U. Bergmann
Rote Hessen Armee
Encryption: High
Location: Undisclosed
Recipient: Brigadegeneral Uwe Bergmann
Sender: Heung Hideyoshi
Subject: Trade negotiations and connection re-establishement
Brigadegeneral Uwe Bergmann,
Indeed it has been some time since the Hessians have graced Chugoku with their presence, your access levels have not been revoked since our last communications however a few subtle changes within the Shogunate are to be noted.
Kohaku Hideyoshi is the current Shogun of the Blood Dragons, the RHA has dealt with his sister, the previous Shogun. The Dragons have undergone a change in law, known as the Hideyoshi reformation this totally outlaws the movement of these following commodities:
[2.1]-Goods Classified as Fully Restricted Contraband. We would be extremely appreciative should you successfully destroy any amount of commodities that have either come from Kusari or are heading that way:
Nox, Neodymium, Junyo Fire Pearls, HydroGro, APM Advanced Hardware, Nomad/Alien Technology and remains
[2.2]- Goods Classified as Partially Restricted, All Munitions and ordinance is considered "legal" by the shogunate so long as that the final destination of that cargo is either a Blood Dragon base or an ally of the Blood Dragons (E.G. The Golden Chrysanthemums). This includes Military Vehicles, light arms, and Maltese weapons.
Black Market Munitions, Kenwer Munitions, Volgograd Ordinance, Light Arms, Military Vehicles, Maltese Light Arms.
Mineral imports are always welcome from the RHA, however, as the war on Tomioka escalates any additional munitions you can ship towards our outposts will certainly be put to good use. As always your logistical fleets are allowed to bring their own combat escorts into Chugoku but capital ships of gunboats and larger are restricted from entering the system.
Arigato
Heung Hideyoshi,
Shogunate Treasurer and Representative of Shogun Hideyoshi.
[Subject:]_____Trade negotiations and connection re-establishement
[Priority:]____High [Encryption:]__Jötunheimr
Representative Hideyoshi,
The Army and the Generalmajor appreciated your allowance of mineral flow, and your need for our arms. The Army will begin sending shipments of both minerals immediately, and as a gesture of cooperation the Army will also proceed to supply the shogunate with Arms and Munitions as well. Given the sensitivity of the cargo in question, the transports will be escorted by SOA operatives; upon their arrival they will wait for your permission to access Shogunate military installations or any other destinations you require. SOA operatives are among the best representatives of the Army in the field, they will follow orders provided they don't fall in conflict with orders from the SOA.
Signed, Brigadegeneral
U. Bergmann
Rote Hessen Armee