I will say this development was somewhat unusual to see. The deployment of the Yellowstone to Coronado, while somewhat fruitless in its original goals, has regardless helped stem some of the crime within our home, as much as the Armed Forces has to quell rising terrorist activity while the Military returns to ample strength. Indeed, I think it's fair to say that we welcome our allies to our home as much as we would expect our allies to welcome us to theirs.
To be frank, no, Crayter does not have any current desire to request the Yellowstone's return to Liberty at this time. The construction of the jump gate and trade lanes have not yet been finished, and until they are we acknowledge Liberty's right to oversee Ageira's construction efforts, as well as welcome their efforts to suppress any terrorist elements that may see an opportunity. I expect once the gate and lanes are finished, the battlegroup will be redeployed elsewhere, either by their request or our own.
For those we left behind.
Trevor Westbrook
Minister of Defense
Crayter Republic
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To: Crayter Republic
From: Lawrence Duncan, Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Esteemed partners,
We wish to inform you that the Foreign Office will place a level 3 -- travel be to reconsidered -- travel warning advisory starting Tuesday, 25th of July 830, for the Coronado system in line with the upcoming military operations that are to be held in the system. The travel advisory will be updated and maintained until all exercises are concluded.
With utmost considerations,
Lawrence Duncan
Ambassador for the Taus & Independent Worlds
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Kingdom of Bretonia
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To: Crayter Republic
From: Lawrence Duncan, Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Esteemed partners,
In light of the declaration released by the Reformed Republican Government of Gallia, we wish to state that the Kingdom of Bretonia will engage in a supportive policy regarding this newly-formed entity and will recognize it as the legitimate government representing Gallia, following a coming statement by the Foreign Minister. We ask our allies in the Crayter Republic to follow closely down this path, as it will represent a new era in affairs regarding Gallia and to that end we must guarantee their success.
We also state that the Armed Forces will begin organizing more frequent incursions into the deeper Taus to weaken any Gallic presence within them. Crayter forces are welcomed to join the patrols at any time as signatories of the blockade as any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
With utmost considerations,
Lawrence Duncan
Ambassador for the Taus & Independent Worlds
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Kingdom of Bretonia
We strongly condemn the recent announcement by the esteemed Crayter Defence Minister regarding the deployment of Federal Police at polling stations during the elections. Such an act would be an utmost damaging one towards the Kingdom of Bretonia and her allies, and will do no good towards the public image of the Republic as a shining beacon of democracy together with the Kingdom of Bretonia in Sirius.
We stand ready to assist in strengthening Crayter's security both now and in the future, however we once again reiterate that the deployment of police during elections will be regarded as an unfriendly and undemocratic act that will be treated with the highest of seriousness by the Kingdom.
We appreciate Bretonia's concern for the safety of Crayterian democracy, but I assure you that such concerns are misplaced. The deployment of the Federal Police in force will only serve to ensure that such actions like that which happened to Governor Stone will not happen again. Our police are professionals, and only act when they need to, and know the consequences of interfering with the democratic process. Crayter has centuries of experience in this matter, going back long before the exodus from the Crayter Sector, and this is not the first time such security measures have needed to be taken.
Rest assured that our citizens will have every chance to speak their voice, and that their participation in the democratic process will remain unhindered. We welcome Bretonia to continue to observe the election, but ask that our ally respect the democratic institutions that Crayter has upheld for almost a millennia.
For those we left behind.
Trevor Westbrook
Minister of Defense
Crayter Republic