Comm ID: Major Gunther Hoerst, Red Hessian Army
Message to: IMG [IMG; IMS; ICMG included], Freistadt Base
Location: unknown, Omega-11
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Guten Abend, Freunde.
I'm sure you noticed we live in interesting times. The Rheinland Military is growing desperate, and those Daumann cowards have finally managed to get them to come into Omega-7 with the promise of "security". But instead of security, there will be discrimination and oppression. The Rheinland government already thinks Omega-7 to be their system, independent miners or not. They want to secure it from "unwanted occupiers" so that they can carry on fortifying their vaunted leader's home against die Volksrevolution knocking at its door.
But that's not the only way they will try to stop the people of Rheinland from retaking control of their house. No, they are going to come into Omega-7, and try to divide our cause by telling you lies or outright trying to force you into submission.
I am hoping you still remember how well we work together, how no Corsair escapes alive from Omega-7 should he even try to touch an independent miner. The Rheinland Military will not provide you that kind of security. Of course, unlike the foolish Military I will not force you to explicitly pick a side, after all while we both want Omega-7 to stay independent, and turning it into a veritable war zone won't really accomplish anything.
So drive them out with passive resistance instead. They will try to force you to fire on us to divide our forces, but we can work together to ensure that they never have a chance to force your militia to attack us. The Military want to enter Omega-7? They should not expect help from anyone there.
Think about it well. If we play our cards right now, soon enough we won't have to worry about Daumann nor Kruger nor Military presence there ever again.
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---Location: ICMG[SL14D]Lazurite---
---From: "Mack" Holt, Director of defence, ICMG---
---subject: Omega-7 turmoil---
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Major Hoerst,
as you may know, the ICMG shares common ideals with the Red Hessains. Our means to a better future may be diffrent but our goals are simillar. We want you to know we support your cause, and we will lend a hand where possible.
However, our entire economy depends on Rhienland. Though we may support you our own well being depends on our good terms with Rhienland, so it will be difficult to give you direct supoprt. We could be able to help against corsairs to free up more of your men to support the cause.
In conclusion, we are on your side. We may not be able to directly lend you a hand, but we will in as many way we can legally possible.
While we completely appreciate the validity of our relationship with you and the rest of your great army, we also superlatively appreciate the Rheinlanders economical stance with our guild. A majority of our profits are a direct result of their economy.
So, In essence, we are in concurrence with a lack of militaristic support from the guild for the benefit of the Rheinlanders. We are already involved with a war in the Tau's. The last thing we need is another battlefield to add to the senseless casualties.
So let me offer you my assurance on the validity of the IMG| and the RHA relations, because seemingly so, 'tis what your seeking. IMG wishes Omega 7 to remain independent, for our own benefit, of course. We appreciate the help of the RHA and our standing relationship with each other, and see no need for that to become invalid in the future, but I do foresee it being a diplomatic challenge for all parties involved.
Now, all seriousness aside...How about a drink, or nine? on me?
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From: ICMG Director of Foreign Affairs, Roger Sterling
Location: ICMG-Lollingite, Orkney
Encription: High
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Dear Comrades,
I wish to forward a CC of a message I just dispatched to the RM and DHC.
I find that we are in debt to the RHA for saving the life of one of our pilots.
You have our thanks and a favor. If there is anything we can do to assist you (Barring direct hostilities with Rheinland), the ICMG would be glad return you a favor.
Graciously,
Roger Sterling, Director of Foreign Affairs, ICMG
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Comm ID: Major Gunther Hoerst, Red Hessian Army
Message to: IMG [IMG; IMS; ICMG included], Freistadt Base
Location: unknown, Omega-11
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Greetings again.
You assume correctly that my concern is not so much about the state of trade between the IMG and Rheinland, as after all it is not our goal to bleed Rheinland dry. I am more concerned with the Military's attempts to turn you against us. Whatever spin you give them to keep them content is of no concern to me or any within the Hessian movement, as without trade and processing there is no point in mining the rich Omega systems.
The point is the Military are already trying to enlist your militia to fire on us in an attempt to strain relations, so that their corporations can use any ensuing ruckus and seize more Omega space. My hope is that you will see through it, and the responses given by Herr Holt and Herr Kynolm so far confirm that hope.
I think yesterday's actions as reported by Herr Sterling of the ICMG show full well what our intentions are. The Omega systems must remain in the hands of the independent miners. As long as we work together, we will all reap the rewards of our actions in due time.