To: Government of Bretonia | From: Government of Natio Octavarium

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Identification: Harold Kane, Minister of Relations
Affiliation: Natio Octavarium

To: Government of the Kingdom of Bretonia

Subject: Formal Re-opening of Relations
Encryption: Quite.
Location: Melbourne Station, Tau-44

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Good morning, sirs and madams,

My name may or may not have crossed your desks before. I am Harold Kane, the Minister of Relations for the fledgling nation-state called Natio Octavarium. We have historically maintained positive relations with Bretonia, her people, and her organizations. In the recent months since our re-emergence in the upper Taus, we have continued to function in step with Bretonian interests, and have been generally operating in good faith with the Queen's dominion and her allies in the region. Unfortunately our disappearance from Sirian politics for some time made us disappear from the known diplomatic standings of many of the people we care about.

We have seen that these past years have been trying for Sirius. The Gallic invasion has affected all nations and people in different ways, but none have been hit with such fury and devastation as yours. And yet, Bretonia stands strong and true in the face of overwhelming force, a bastion of freedom and honour guarding that which it holds dear so its legacy will be a living one and not a memory. For this, we have the utmost respect.

In brief, we are interested in formally re-opening relations with Bretonia. We ask nothing of you save for your consideration of our existence and our past, present, and future cooperation with you.

God save the queen.

With warmest regards,
Harold Kane
Minister of Relations, Natio Octavarium

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[The Kingdom of Bretonia]

Harold Kane
The Government of the Kingdom of Bretonia welcomes any and all support that the Natio Octavarium has to offer. This government does not see a reason to prevent you from being recognized, as such you may consider this as formal recognition as co-belligerents in the war against Gallia. It is unknown to this government at the current time whether you are an independent force or part of a larger one. Further cooperation is required to assess your trustworthiness if you desire to be recognized further.

In service to the Crown,

Alexander East
Secretary to the Cabinet

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Identification: Harold Kane, Minister of Relations
Affiliation: Natio Octavarium

To: Government of the Kingdom of Bretonia

Subject: Re: Formal Re-opening of Relations
Encryption: Quite.
Location: Melbourne Station, Tau-44

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Dear Sir East,

We appreciate your timely response. It is good to hear from representatives of the Bretonian government so readily and in such a positive manner. I assure you, we have only good will towards Bretonia and her people.

As an aside, "co-belligerents" may be one of the nicest things anyone's ever called us. Thank you.

For queen and country,
Harold Kane
Minister of Relations, Natio Octavarium

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