To : Krüger Mineralien, from the Marine Royale Gauloise

[Lanakov]

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INCOMING TRANSMISSION - Etat-major de la Marine royale gauloise

Auteur de la communication : Capitaine de Corvette Jean L'Herminier, Direction générale de l'armement

Sujet : Requête de moyens ballistiques stratégiques
Cryptage : Secret Défense

Néo Paris, 11 décembre 740

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Ahem... Goutten tague.

He coughs, keeping as much dignity about him as possible.

Well, I tried.
I am Commandant Jean L'Herminier, of the Direction générale de l'armement (DGA), an outfit in charge of supporting the Marine Royale's strategic and logistical concerns. I have been tasked to submit a request to your services. In the interest of both parties, I will be brief.

Following a review of the operational requirements of our ground and space forces, the DGA would like to purchase nuclear devices from you. Krüger's savoir-faire in this field is recognised, even as far as Gallia. An oddity, both considering the distance between our Houses and the traditionally overwhelmingly superior technological level of our armaments compared to anything else.

He twirls his moustache, displaying a knowing smile.

We know where to get them, so delivery won't be a problem. All we require is your authorisation to purchase the devices, and we will handle the rest. The DGA values transparency and honesty with its industrial partners. Name your price, and provided it is within reason, we will see it done.

This request is important. I expect a prompt reply.

He concentrates.

Ouf vider...zen.

He waves dismissively to something off-camera, and the transmission shuts down.



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