FROM: [color=#33FF33]Buero des Kanzleramtes
TO: GMG Office of Diplomatic Affairs
CC: RepEx Office of Diplomatic Affairs
SUBJECT:Diplomatic invitation adressed to the Gas Mining Guild and RepEx Shipping
[font=Century Gothic]The recent diplomatic events between the Gas Mining Guild(GMG)
and the Rheinland corporation RepEx Shipping(RepEx) are progressing in a confident way.
Due to the busy diplomatic contacts between the GMG and RepEx,
the Kanzler Rheinhardt decided to invite both sides
to a meeting on Planet Baden Baden in the System of Stuttgart.
The 80 years war is history but still present, even in the year of 817A.S.
With this meeting, Rheinland and the GMG, will open a new chapter in our bonded history.
Both sides shall meet in the idea of peace,
aiming for a glory future of the Sigma Systems and Rheinland itself.
Any further details of this meeting may be adressed via this communication link. Kanzler Rheinhardt is looking forward to a hopefully positive reply.
Hochachtungsvoll, Dietrich Schreiber
Sprecher des Kanzleramtes
From: RepEx Public Relations Core
To: GMG Guild Masters
CC: Buero des Kanzleramtes
RepEx has rented the entire Hotel Brenners for our conference and enjoyment. The spas, steam baths, massuses' lounge, bar, and kitchen are at our disposal. Please feel free to arrive early and indulge in these complimentary services. Your staffers are more then welcome to treat themselves as well.
CEO Michael Richter will be arriving within the day, after finishing up some work here on Hamburg.
If there is anything you request please contact us immediatly. We have scheduled a tour of the Black Sands beaches for tomorrow, noon. After that we can get to work.
FROM: [color=#33FF33]Buero des Kanzleramtes
TO: GMG Office of Diplomatic Affairs
CC: RepEx Office of Diplomatic Affairs
SUBJECT:Diplomatic invitation adressed to the Gas Mining Guild and RepEx Shipping
[font=Century Gothic]Rheinland and the Kanzler are pleased and proud to recieve such a positive feedback on this invitation. Kanzler Rheinhardt has already sent his Commander of the Rheinland Forces, to ensure the security of all invited parties.
If any of our honorued guests finds an ungratified pleasure, please adress Admiral Malte with your concerns of your heart.
She will not only be responsible for the security meassures around and inside the Hotel.
Her task is to ensure a carefree stay, while inside Rheinland and enjoying Planet Baden Baden.
The Admiral will also take part in the meeting to assist Kanzler Rheinhardt, if any Military questions may need discussion.
Kanzler Rheinhardt himself will arrive the next days.
Hochachtungsvoll, Dietrich Schreiber
Sprecher des Kanzleramtes
Orbit, 12000 km above Planet Baden Baden
Stuttgart System, House Rheinland
10 July, 817 AS
"This is Kotaka-one to Kotaka-two and three. I've got a visual on the docking ring. Prepare for atmospheric entry."
Roger that Kotaka-one. Kotaka-two is green. Kotaka-three is green.
"Confirm latitude and longitude of rendezvous."
Latitude four-one three-seven zero-five, longitude minus six-zero zero-nine four-eight.
Nozaki Ichitmoto strapped himself in as he fired reverse thrusters on his Wasapu.
"This is Kotaka-one. Rendezvous confirmed, commencing atmospheric entry."
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The two Kusari Drone freighters touched down, one on each side of the Wasapu. The freighters' doors slid open, as platforms extended from underneath and dropped to the landing pad below. Four guards, two armored, poured out from each and formed two parallel lines next to the Wasapu, standing at attention.
The Wasapu's cockpit sprung open, and a well-built Kusari man jumped out. The Guild Master was dressed in formal business attire, save for one article: his katana. In formation, the nine approached the Royal Baden Hotel.
The diminutive yet confidant Raikoke, along with her personal retinue, strolled down the loading ramp of her Akegata. As her feet touched down on the surface of Planet Baden Baden, Raikoke paused to take in the scene.
The place was a blend of modernization and luxury. Raikoke was never one to care for unnecessary luxuries but she still couldn't keep from rocking back on her heels at the sight of the resort in person. After regaining her composure, Raikoke and her retinue followed the stewards to the building where the meeting will take place.
As she arrived to the room she was directed to she turned to one of her clerks, "Please send the following transmission to the Kanzler's Office, post haste"
Incoming Transmission:
To: Speaker Dietrich Schreiber, Kanzler's Office
From: Guild Master Raikoke, Planet Baden Baden
Subject: Arrival
Priority: High
Konichiwa Speaker Dietrich-san
I was happy to have received your message. Please let our honourable host know that I've arrived in fine spirits. It's lovely resort here, rarely have I been afforded the time to visit such a place. I shall take take a nice stroll as I wait for the arrival of the rest of my peers and our host.
Arigato and Sayonara
Guild Master Raikoke
Trensmission End
With that finnished Raikoke headed in the direcction of a peaceful spot she noticed from her ship while landing. She'll need her mind relaxed and focused for the next coming days.
Alan Wexler Came Down from his Rheinland Armored Trasnport. Wearing a suit and has his Neural net device in his hand.Similar to the blackberry of old Earth.
He found his cart and rode to his room and began a transmission to all the guests
*Start*
*To: Gas Miners Guild Guests and Republican Shipping*
*Subject: Welcome*
*Begin...*
Guten Tag Guests
I welcome you all to Planet Baden Baden. Orbital Spa and Cruise's Premier Destination in Rheinland.
We have the entire hotel as you can see. Feel at home. You and your staff. Everything is already paid for.
Tommorrow we can conduct business after our tour of the Black Sand Beaches Herr Richter set up for us.
Today, Relax and Enjoy
Regards
Alan Wexler
Execuitve Director of Republican Shipping
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A little card could be found on one of the tables in the private rooms of the visitors, right next to a fruit basket.
[font=Comic Sans Ms]I hope the recent days have been under the signs of pleasure and our honored guests could not think on anything missing, while hopefully enjoying the stay.
Kanzler Rheinhardt asked us to hand our valuable guests this little present of treat.
We also want to inform you that the meetingroom will be available after dinner.
You will be guided to Tagungsraum 2 by Hotel Brenners staff.
I am looking forward to meet you at todays dinner
Frederick Kleiber
Hotelbesitzer of Brenners Park Hotels
Azuki picked up the card, then her personal secure vocoder.
Security was a relative term out here. Whilst reception was still good, who knew what interests had their own agendas in all of this - who else might be listening. Best to keep it short.
"Did you all get this too? Are you ready to go? I certainly am!"
Azuki wondered how much interest there would be from the Rheinland media. She remembered the images of the old Eighty talks. Even though the meetings themselves were behind closed doors - there were throngs of media in the halls greeting the delegates as they came and left, and daily progress updates and question time.
Whilst the coming meeting was the number one story back home, Rheinland was in the middle of being invaded. Would talks now slip into the back pages of The Discoverer? And would that be a good thing if it did?