Source: Ironwatsas, \CS\ Overwatch
Location: Battleship Morningstar, Epsilon Eridani system
Destination: Four-Men Council, Molly Republic, Dublin system
Subject: Presance of required materials within your territory
To the leaders of the 'Molly Republic'...
Perhaps you are aware of us, perhaps not. We are what you would call the Transhuman arm of the Consortium Overwatch. And we have a request of your... community.
The stellar region BR-B-07541, which you refer to as 'DUBLIN', contains mineral deposits which we have declared valuble. The -Gold- present here has several industrial uses, but will primarily serve as a means of currency for future transactions for our... plans...
As this is the only abundant source of this material within the region, and we cannot trust 3rd parties to efficiently extract and transfer said mineral to us, we intend to deploy our own machines and infrastructure to extract it.
This is where you come in.
As you are aware, -we- have happily assisted both yourselves and the rest of the >Bretonian< structure against the malignant >Kusari< entity. We would offer you further and more direct assistance against it, as well as against the >Corsair< biotic structure, in return for your non-interferance with our operations.
However, do note that we do not interfere with Bretonian internal politics. We will neither assist you or the Bretonian combative elements against one another, nor supply either side directly with the intent to use any of -our- technology against one another.
To summarise.
>We Request<
1: Access to Gold Deposits within Dublin
2: Non-interferance or preferably Mutual Tactical assistance against non-bretonian entities (and those which attempt to disrupt our operations)
3: Limited use of the facilty you call 'Arranmore' as a refuling/mooring position for our mining hardware (due to our ships' identification as 'Outcast', mooring with BMM or IMG facilities is not viable)
>We Offer<
1: A percentage of the Gold extracted as payment
2: Non-military supplies (human sustinance, space vehicle parts, etc)
3: Tactical alliance against Kusari, Corsair, and other mutually hostile entities
4: Recognition of Molly Political and Territorial soviergnty
We would consider it wise to look over this purposal, and to understand our needs for the natural resources within the territories you declare your own.
Garvagh Mining Complex, Londonderry System -- Dispatcher ID: Colin Breen, Molly Republic Consul -- Recipient ID: Ironwatsas, \CS\ Overwatch -- Subject: Regarding the Consortium and its Proposed Gold Extraction -- Encryption:Level V [font=Agency FB]To the esteemed Ironwatsas:
The contract that you have placed before the Molly Republic in your previous message appears to be beneficial to yourselves, and perhaps to the Mollies. Your offers of limited, or tactical, assistance against the Corsairs and Kusari, as well as your volunteering of supplies, are certainly appreciated, make no mistake.
There are, however, a few items we are concerned about that must be dealt with before we make a decision on this subject.
We're not entirely sure what the exact percentage you offer is, and as such can not necessarily make a decision at this moment. If you do indeed assist us with giving us certain commodities, help us in the tactical spheres against Kusari or Corsair threats, use Arranmore for a refueling point, and mine our gold; the Bretonian authorities will not look kindly on you. Acknowledging the Molly Republic as sovereign state would also cause a rather large amount of friction between you and the Bretonian government. This may make your attempt to keep neutrality between us and them futile. As we understand, your relations with them are tenuous at best. Such an act as these ones you have suggested here could result in the souring of diplomatic relations.
These problems considered, we should most likely discuss your actions, lack thereof, and their possible implications. Perhaps you needn't do so much for us in return for our gold.
We have not had a chance to meet the Consortium yet, and would be honoured if you would meet us to further discuss your goals, objectives, plans, and this agreement. Some discussion is needed concerning it, I believe, and it would be better to conduct it face-to-face. There is also no better way to start negotiations than without a machine between us.
Source: Ironwatsas, \CS\ Overwatch
Location: Battleship Morningstar, Epsilon Eridani system
Destination: Four-Men Council, Molly Republic, Dublin system
Subject: Presance of required materials within your territory
To address the points you have made in order...
Quote:We're not entirely sure what the exact percentage you offer is, and as such can not necessarily make a decision at this moment. If you do indeed assist us with giving us certain commodities, help us in the tactical spheres against Kusari or Corsair threats, use Arranmore for a refueling point, and mine our gold; the Bretonian authorities will not look kindly on you.
Then they simply will not be made aware. And should they discover it, and attempt any form of ill placed hostility, they will be politely reminded of their situation, and that it would ill benefit them to make enemies of us when they're fighting on multiple fronts against Kusari, Corsairs, and other entities such as the Coalition and Colonial Remnant.
If they will overlook factions such as the Junkers, Outcasts, and Golden C, who they would otherwise declare criminals and arrest, they will overlook -us-, as they too are reciving our aid and war materiel. They however cannot be relied upon to deliver sufficient quantities of gold expediantly.
Quote:Acknowledging the Molly Republic as sovereign state would also cause a rather large amount of friction between you and the Bretonian government. This may make your attempt to keep neutrality between us and them futile. As we understand, your relations with them are tenuous at best. Such an act as these ones you have suggested here could result in the souring of diplomatic relations.
Again, recognition as a soviergn state will come at a time and in a manner which less jepordizes our diplomacy and where any Bretonian malcontent would be futile in it's own. They have up to this point been poor partners for what we have needed them for. Their industrial backbone seems unwilling to aid us and concentrated solely on their bid for survival in Leeds.
Quote:These problems considered, we should most likely discuss your actions, lack thereof, and their possible implications. Perhaps you needn't do so much for us in return for our gold.
Perhaps not. The inital offer was under the impression you were less... altrusic then you seem to be. Indeed, while we can deploy SOME military forces and supply spikes to Bretonia, we have few bases within to operate from. As most of our ships are disguised as Outcast vessels, and cannot be seen by the general public. The only facilities we can affoard to dock with are your bases, Cape Wrath, and Trafalgar. None of which have the proper facilities as your 'Arranmore'.
Food and Medical supplies can be placed under the banner of 'Humanitarian Aid' and fighting Corsairs and Kusarians is unlikely to cause the Bretonian military complex any harm. The main issue at hand is we cannot project too much naval force to Bretonia without jepordizing our space superiority inside Kusari.
Quote:We have not had a chance to meet the Consortium yet, and would be honoured if you would meet us to further discuss your goals, objectives, plans, and this agreement. Some discussion is needed concerning it, I believe, and it would be better to conduct it face-to-face. There is also no better way to start negotiations than without a machine between us.
This is understandable. Our diplomatic spike is still in Bretonia. It will be dispatched to you at your conviniance. I myself am a bit... distant... for face to face discussion, and will not be able to return for a while.
Simply give us the desired time and place of the meeting, and the Ambassador spike will be dispatched.
Garvagh Mining Complex, Londonderry System -- Dispatcher ID: Colin Breen, Molly Republic Consul -- Recipient ID: Ironwatsas, \CS\ Overwatch -- Subject: Consortium Negotiations -- Encryption:Level V [font=Agency FB]To the esteemed Ironwatsas:
Your explanations have indeed shed some light on the matter, and have deepened our understanding.
Further negotiations shall be made once I meet with your diplomat.
I believe that an admirable place for said meeting could be found in our own base of Arranmore.
If you would rather, we could possibly meet at the Junker base of Trafalgar.
Unless otherwise informed, though, we shall expect your agent at Arranmore. An admirable time for his arrival would be about two days from now, after 1000, Dublin time. We'll make the arrangements to receive you before then, and you can send your diplomat "Spike" at any time after that which we mentiond. If you have anything else to add, cares, concerns, requests for escorts, et cetera, please feel free to contact us on this channel.
We'll be ready and waiting for you, quite eagerly.
Source: Ironwatsas, \CS\ Overwatch
Location: Battleship Morningstar, Epsilon Eridani system
Destination: Colin Breen, Molly Republic Consul, Dublin system
Subject: Ambassador
Arranmore is likely the most secure location for any diplomatic negotiations. We will have our embassy spike, designation 'Muedeverre' deployed in two days to Arranmore base.
In addition, one of our intelligent AI units may be requested for additional data collation.
They should be able to handle the situation in my absince.
We are still in the process of recovering, and still plan on meeting as soon as possible. Other then that, all plans are to be continued as discussed previously.
Source: Ironwatsas, \CS\ Overwatch
Location: Battleship Morningstar, Epsilon Eridani system
Destination: Colin Breen, Molly Republic Consul, Dublin system
Subject: Deployment Complete
Our mining hardware is deployed, and you have received your first delivery of the aforementioned commodities. Additional deliveries will be made available as we acquire additional alcohol types for your consumption.
We hope the delays in deployment have not been... problematic.