Peace Treaty Between
The Daumann Heavy Construction and
The Independent Mining Society
The leadership of Daumann Heavy Construction and the leadership of Independent Mining Society;
Preamble
Desiring to bring to an end any hostilities between them;
Convinced of the necessity of the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the shared system Omega 7 in the Sirius-sector;
Determined to ensure security for lawful companies and law abiding individuals established in or passing through Omega 7;
Reaffirming the agreements already implemented by both parties;
Agree to the following provisions in the free exercise of their sovereignty;
Article 1 Peace establishment
1. Both parties immediately terminate all direct hostilities.
2. Both parties immediately terminate all in-direct hostilities, including hostilities initiated by the parties, but carried out by 3rd party forces, groups, organizations or individuals.
Article 2 Mutual recognition
3. The Independent Mining Society recognizes fully the Daumann Heavy Construction as a lawful mining and trading company and its right to exercise its sovereignty as such in the vicinity of its bases anywhere in the Sirius system, including The Briesen Mining Facility in Omega 7 with the limitations for this outlined in Article 3.
4. The Daumann Heavy Construction recognizes fully The Independent Mining Society as a lawful mining and trading society and its right to exercise its sovereignty as such in the vicinity of its bases anywhere in the Sirius system, including The Freistadt Base in Omega 7 with the limitations for this outlined in Article 3.
Article 3 Miningrights in Omega 7
5. The Daumann Heavy Construction has the sole right to mine in the fields south of the tradelane dividing the Omega 7 system the Furstenfelde cloud and have no mining rights in the fields north of the tradelane dividing the system.
6. The Independent Mining Society has the right shared with other lawful mining operators to mine in the fields north of the tradelane dividing the Omega 7 system the Eberfelde Cloud and have no mining rights in the fields south of the tradelane dividing the system.
Article 4 Security operations in Omega 7
7. Both parties are allowed to station security and patrol wings on their respective bases and facilities in the Omega 7 system the purpose of which should be securing the mining peace and to repel any onslaughts from pirates and other criminals and to ensure the free use of the tradelanes for lawful companies and law abiding individuals.
8. The security and patrol wing of both parties are to be restricted to the use of fighters, bomber and gunboat class vessels. This restriction also applies to 3rd parties hired to assist with security operations.
9. The security and patrol wings of both parties can freely patrol and pursue pirates and other criminals in the entire Omega 7. This includes free use of the tradelanes of the Omega 7 system.
10. Both parties can call upon the other party of this treaty to assist with security operations in Omega 7. The party called upon this way is obliged to comply if possible, unless compliance is seen to contradict other treaties or agreements.
Article 5 Associated principles
11. The parties shall establish between themselves relationships that are normal to companies at peace with each others.
12. In case of incidents that are in violation with the provisions of this agreement, both parties agree to settle such incidents peacefully through negotiations and refrain from future hostilities.
***Incoming Transmission The Independent Mining Society***
From: Com. Zukertort, head of IMS Diplomatic Division
To: The leadership of Daumann Heavy Construction
Subject: Comments to Peace Agreement
We have - so far - the following comments to the Peace Agreement:
1. The treaty only deals with bilateral relations between the signing parties. It is however the wish and hope of the IMS, that the treaty in due time can be rewritten to include all parties having legitimate rights in Omega 7 including The Kruger Minerals and various IMG-related factions and groups.
In our view this will be the best way to establish a comprehensive, just and lasting peace agreement.
2. It should be noted, that the restrictions made upon the security and patrol wings of both parties only has bearing for stationing in Omega 7.
The increased heavy and capital ship activities of certain enemies of both parties can lead to the unilateral decision of the IMS of stationing an expeditionary force consisting of heavy and capital ships on Aland Shipyard in the Omega 3 system with the purpose of deterring and repelling any such threats.
This decision will be made by the IMS leadership after conclusion of negotiations with the Rheinland Military concerning mutual assistance.
All this great but before any discuss we start for solving the security problem in Omega systems, we have a question. After we made the agreement in Omega 3 with IMG| presentation we kept far our hired mercenaries from you. We made some nice pirate cleaning mission and we stand up an emergency channel what worked for a while. Your team the IMS| dont get any harm from DHC side, directly or indirectly, we strongly noticed to our subcontractors, you are untouchable. But from that time we got insults, directly attacks from IMG related teams, capital vessels etc. IMS did nothing, repeat NOTHING for us. Never saw you held back anyone, any IMG or other your allies who (try to) harm us.
There is any hope it will change? If example a not IMS tagged IMG vessel threaten Daumann transports, what will you do, or you will do anything? And what about your "allies", our most hated enemies the hessians? They use Freistadt as an outpost. I fear you must choose a side, if you wanna cooperating for more safe Omega systems and mining field, you must ban hessians from freistadt. You must fight against them on our side if you want from us how we sacrifice our resources for you against corsairs and other unwanted elements. We already proved our skills on your side and against you too. If you are - as you say - "The Independent Mining Society as a lawful mining and trading society" then you must cut all line between you and the hessians. And what about other unlawful elements like SCRA, AGS-L/U? I remember when SCRA gunboat(s) tried to protect you on northern field. Are you ready for turning against them? It is necessary if you want to be on lawful side. Cooperating with lawfuls a little bit and unlawfuls hardly - well thats not work. Luckily RM saw this with his eyes too. But the real question is have you enough power and influence for making decisions, or you wrote here your wish but any decision remain in IMG| 's hand?
And a side note. I wont make any deal with any Kruger team because they dont offered their power yet. At least IMS do something but I dont see how Kruger wanna do anything for security. So until they dont represent themselves, they dont show up an acceptable (at least in number) security force, there is no reason how we help them.
So we can make a written agreement, we are ready but you must do some changes.
The questions, that you ask are very relevant - and off course we can add a few too.
Let me adress this in an orderly manner:
1. You must understand, that we cannot ever attack IMG|-vessels, ICMG|-vessels - or other IMG ID-vessels. Even though we are not one organization, but several under the IMG umbrella - we still are bound by the same roots. I am sure you would not attack any DHC ID-vessel either.
However it should be clear, that we have as of yet no formal agreement with any other IMG-group - and the IMG| has no say in our ways - which should answer one of your questions. But make no mistake about it: it is our aim to clear up any un-clarities with all of our brothers under the IMG.
And I look forward to the day our efforts brings about a peacefull solutions to any problems between all IMG-groups and the DHC.
2. We treasure our peace agreement with the DHC - as we do with all off our treaties. However a peace agreement is not an alliance. Alliances brings on new enemies - hence our aim is neutrality. We will, in accordance with our agreement, support you against un-lawfuls, when we can, but we will stay out of any wars or disagreements you might have with other lawful organizations - such as the Kruger Minerals.
3. Concerning the Red Hessians - they are not an ally of us - we do not ally with un-lawfulls. But we have an understanding with them - we don't attack them - and they don't attack us. We hope, that we can have a similar arrangement with the BMM - even though they too are our sworn enemies - lawfull or not.
Again: an agreement is not an alliance.
And on a side-note to that: our miners have on occation been attacked by Red Hessians - it seems the Red Hessians is not one - but several groups or individuals as well.
4. As for the other groups you mention: we have no relations with the SCRA - we are aware, that they are the old foe of all the houses in Sirius. As of now we are inclined to stay out off any conflict of this kind.
The last group you mention: we have no relations with the AGS - what so ever.
5. The extensive use by the DHC of questionable mercenaries and pirate junkers, that also attack lawful companies and individuals can hardly be regarded as in junktion with Daumann being an lawful company. I am certain, that the RM will agree with me on that. However instead of throwing mud at each other, let us concentrate on the matter at hand: peace.
We all know, that at times of war we all turn to the ressources we can lay our hand on - and then even any enemy af your enemy can be a friend.
All of the above is exactly the reason why we feel, that our agreement should embrase all lawfull companies within Omega 7. Off course the politics is complex - we have our alliances and relations - and you have yours, but that should not scare any of us away from the path of peace.
IMS treasures peace and non-aggression. Even in times of war we never lose sight of our ultimate goal: peace. At times that means we put a strain on our efforts - we are not here to subdue or drive away anyone - and this has also been the case for us in the conflict with the DHC.
In short: we speak and act softly, but we will - if needed - carry a big club.
I will submit to you, that it is in the interest of all lawfulls - also the DHC, that we put our differences to a side, and concentrate our efforts towards the real dangers of the Omegas.
As I reed your words a new question came forward. Why dont join IMS to the Zoners? You have similar politic: We dont want to be hostile with noone, and we will not help to noone. I dont really see the advantage of this agreement if other IMG groups dont accept it, and - as you said - you dont have the (political) power or enough influence in the other IMG groups.
Same with unlawfuls. If you understand the hessians, I fear the discuss is end here. Because hessians do with us same, what you try to avoid: shooting down and pludgering our transports, mining ships. What is the difference if a corsair did it? Oh yes I know, it not really happen with you, because a hessian normally let you alone. So why dont you understand the corsairs too?
We must handle all IMG organisation equally. We dont care your structure, how you are different or one hand. We care the incidents what your group dont tried to stop. Never. I never heared how an IMS tried to stop another IMG captain who insulted Daumanns even any word or asked apology or like. We was kind and patient until now, we held back ourself and our dogs, but your guild fellows made too much so if you want peace, offer something.
I can give you some idea: example discuss with the major IMG group leaders and ask them, support the peace agreement. Or make a non-fire zone around Freistadt like Zoner freeports and really keep it up against everyone, including hessians too. That is a real step, but without it I must say your offer is a nothing. We dont really want renewing the shooting out IMS miners, but if your fellows continue the hostile actions against us, dont respect Rheinland law and threatening rheinland citizens, act like pirates, the bad days are coming back (and some of your veteran miner know what is that mean)
IMS has good relations with the Zoners - but we are not like them. Unlike the Zoners we do have our enemies - nothing can change that. None the less our aim is allways to maintain peace - since no war has ever brought anything but suffering.
As you know the conflict between IMG and BBM caused the war between Kusari and Bretonia. Has that war brought any resolutions or solutions to the IMG-BMM relations? No! In fact it was the lessons learnt in the Tau's, that led to the creation of the IMS - among desillusioned mining workers gathering at Freeport 4 - seeking a new start in the Omegas.
IMS' position is to avoid further conflict with the BMM - and that is why we seek an understanding of non-aggression with them. Hence we let their transports pass Aland and Freistadt - untouched and with out any taxation.
We do not wish to see a repetition of the Tau events in the Omegas. Peace must be maintained - this is more important than anything.
The Red Hessians are - as far as I know - a rebel organization opposing the Rheinland government and the companies of Rheinland. To us that is a Rheinland domestic conflict, that we will stay out off. We would very much wish, that the parties of that conflict could take it out of Omega 7 and do their fighting elsewhere.
Rheinland authoritizes like to think of Omega 7 as a part of Rheinland, but the simple fact is, that Omega 7 is an independent system - with an independent base in the core of the system centered at the tradelane.
We do accept and respect the RM law enforcement in the system for one reason only: that the system also holds operational bases for lawful Rheinland companies - such as yours.
But that does not make Omega 7 Rheinland space - or the mining fields domestic to Rheinland companies.
Another point I wish to make is this: the IMS do not actively use or support the use of un-lawfuls in any conflicts. Can DHC say the same? I do not think so. So please - do not attempt to use our non-aggression stance towards the RHA against us - I find such talk somewhat - unbecoming.
I rather suggest you seek some sort of arrangement with them too. Or at least come to terms with the fact, that the IMS is a peaceful company - and we do not want part of your conflicts.
And remember this: it only takes one to start a war, but it takes two to end it.
You are right, that is in the long run unbearable for you - or anyone - to try to uphold different relations with the different IMG-related groups.
I can tell you however, that an initiative have been taken - not to unite all these IMG groups - but to make them speak with one voice in matters concerning the Omegas.
Our intend in this process is to get the support of all IMG-related groups, including the Colonial Remnants, to the above peace agreement. This is exactly why I felt it had to be written down.
The core of this agreement is peace. And even though time or political events can require a change of the treatys contend, it will be our demand, that the core remain untouched.
Very strange your message if I see that point how we are the only one group which clearly declared we DO NOT DO ANY HOSTILE ACTIONS against IMS and we DON'T LET IT to our subcontractors, including our licensed mercenaries. Seems like it is not enough. Your Freistad is a hessian outpost in our eyes, it is a shame how the Rheinland Government let you to run it, when it is a possible threatening for to free trade. Hope they close it soon or limit your rights there. How do you want to peace when you openly, yes OPENLY support our enemies when you let them to dock on our freeport and you withdraw this right from us or Rheinland Military vessels.
You mentioned the war between Kusari and Bretonia. Yes thats true but Omega 7 is between Rheinland and Bretonia which house already unfriendly with you. Which major house will help you here? I think bretonians maybe will pay us for the right of shooting you out.
Yo say you let them passing trough without taxing. Good. But the question is why try to tax Daumann vessels for the same? How do you think we will pay YOU when we use trade lane what is OURs, what built by Rheinland Governmen in our tax? Your fellow IMG capital vessel exactly wanted this.
You want to know Omega 7 as independent system, hah. Never. Seems like you forget your position. You can be there because Rheinland Government tolerate you there. Seems like you forgot it. Just this fact enough how I withdraw the invulnerability of IMS vessels, if you dont change your tone very soon.
So you want peace? Do you want protection the mining fields, the trade lanes? Do you want a common IMG-Daumann-Kruger civilian security force for this? Do you want how the mercenaries work for your defence? All this possible. You must only ban the hessians from Freistadt, cut all line with them and other revolutionary forces, let our Military forces to use that station, let them protecting that base and withdraw IMG capital vessels, and of course all other IMG and IMG related group must promise they let us and our territories alone. Thats all. If it happen, then I can promise our patrols and mercenaries help you against corsairs outcasts and other pirates in omegas and within Rheinland systems. If it not happen, well... bad days coming I fear and you already know what do I mean. You have right you arent Zoners, because you are already on one side, and that side not Rheinland lawful side....
I don't exactly know what purpose you have by speaking in this manner. My tone has not changed at all - I have calmly tried to answer all of your questions - if I have left something out, please let me know.
Otherwise I suggest we stick to the subject at hand: is the content of above peace agreement consistent with the agreement in effect - or not?
My conclusion is, that it is - if you feel otherwise please do let me know.
Let me now finish our discussion with these remarks - which must be made to clarify things:
Freistadt is the home of the IMS, but we do not own the base as such. The base has been as independent as IMG itself for as long as anyone can remember. This in fact leads to - let's say incidents - that are not all to our liking. For example: the base defense has tried to engage passing BMM-vessels - which is certainly not our policy - as described earlier.
Therefore we do not decide who can enter the base or not. You claim, that the Red Hessians has made Freistadt a base of operations. Maybe you know something, that I don't know - but personally I have never seen Red Hessians in the base. But of course I am often away on long trips. And when I am on the base, I rarely visit the bar - or inspect the docking area.
However I know for a fact, that the base defense engage Red Hessians on sight, so I don't really see, how Red Hessians can use the base. But as I said - maybe you know something, that I don't know.
I will try to investigate this further - simply by asking the base administration. If I find out anything, I will let you know. It would please me, if the Red Hessians in fact do not use the base.
You persistently want to link us - the IMS - to the Red Hessians - even through I have fully explained our connection - or rather lack of connection with them. If you really think, that we - the IMS - openly support the Red Hessians, it should not be hard to provide me with a proof. If you do not have such proof, stop making false accusations.
Mr. Wolfspirit - we have an agreement, that is for the benefit for both of our companies. The core of this is peace - and peace is all that interest us. We do not want to be part in any conflict, that is not ours.
You simply have to come to terms with that - just as the RM already has.
Well this is much better than before. Now you dont try to took away the Rheinland right for Omega 7. This can errrr... better if I say MUST be the 1st step. Omega-7 is the part of the Rheinland Republic this is fact and not a question. All law and rule what is living in New Berlin system, living in Omage 7 system too. When we made the agreement with earlier leader of IMS it wasnt question. Seems like it is now for you. I am sure the Government will agree if we start any agreement with this "Location: Omega-7, part of Rheinland Republic". All other discuss can continue after you agree this term, if not, you are not better than the hessians, and you know what it mean....
About hessians. I myself showed evdences to the Government when RHA fighters guarded and openly used Freistadt just before earlier IMS leader eyes. I saw when Hessian Vidar docked there, and our military got some experience in the close past how Freistadt is a good place for a RHA ambush against them. You can try negate this if you want or you can try to play the dump, whatever. You know this and I know this and now RM know this too. If you cant influe what is going on in Freistadt and its close district then what can you offer exactly? You want to make a deal, but a deal good only then when both partner get something. You want something and we want something. If you dont get us what we want, why get we for you anything including peace?
Of course if government tell us different, thats another story. So my friendly suggestion, turn to them, because at this moment we dont really see what we win with this agreement (we see only what we lost and what you win but its not a good business). Ask large number peace keeper patrols to the mining fields or like, thats maybe help.
I am deeply saddened to learn from you, that the DHC thinks it has gained nothing by entering this agreement with us.
Am I to conclude, that the DHC thinks, that the provisions of the treaty is only for the benefit to the IMS - and not to the DHC?
Am I to conclude, that the DHC has regressions about the treaty - and the DHC would rather continue a painfull conflict?
Am I to conclude, that the DHC do not believe in peace - but only in war?
Well, sir, then I must say, that your view on this matter differs tremendously from ours: we are firm believers of peace - and in solving problems peacefully.
Mr. Wolfspirit, this matter is - through an commendable diplomatic initiative taken by representatives of the Colonial Remnants - to be discussed on a multi-lateral level, where it really belongs given the situation in Omega 7. In addition to this we are in contact with the admiralty of The Rheinland Military.
So I do not think, that there is any point in continuing our exchange of remarks on this subject.
For us the situation is clear - our peace treaty stands, until it may be replaced by a hopefully better and more comprehensive one.
So I am ending this debate now.
I am a diplomat, mr. Wolfspirit, I am used to talk to other diplomats in an orderly, polite and restrained manner - and if the two of us are ever going to exchange remarks again I will ask of you, that you present to me credentials showing equal status on your behalf.
Treats and intimidations, mr. Wolfspirit, are very un-becoming of a diplomat. And they generally do not have any effect. This has also been the case here.