To: The Hellfire Legion, Harmony. Subject: Pax Beringa.

[Reeves]

Name: Christopher V. Dalgaard
Rank: Executive Commander
Subject: Pax Beringa

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Mister Weiss,

I have to admit, this is an unexpected change of tone from the side of the Unioners. We received only sarcasm and unwanted aggression from one Miss Riehl. You have put this communication before us reasonably, and I, as a man of reason will now review it and consider all that you've said as I answer you, point by point.

Let me first preface this by being frank. I have only held my office for just about a year, maybe slightly shy of it. I am as doubtful of why we fight as I was of our forces apparently engaging Harmony. But given what I've learned and seen through the course of the investigation, it's that certain aspects of our Legion sometimes manipulate the facts and force the rest to follow. I'm no spook, that's not my ball-game and it'll never be something I entertain. If I'm being fully and truly honest, given that we turn the other way for the Xenos, when they terrorize everything that isn't Libertonian, I'm not sure why it is that we've been in an official state of conflict with you.

Now normally, this would be something the Commonwealth would address, but I'm prepared to swing my weight about for the sake of being reasonable. What we do not appreciate is your movements in Texas, the Commonwealth has evolved since its founding days into a Nationalist-mindset. This is why your.. logistics within the region isn't exactly appreciated, especially with the disdain the average Legionnaire has for the Junkers, whom we leave alone, for some reason.

An Internationalist Movement locking heads with a Nationalist Force. I'm certain that caused a few sparks, which when fanned enough, whether for political gain or otherwise burned a lot further than was perceived. I don't know for certain, but you've certainly prompted me to check how all of this began and gauge whether or not we're fighting a real battle of justified magnitude.

You've made me an offer, but what I'm going to do is move to renegotiate your terms. I'll call my men down, provided you fulfill the following terms.

One, the Unioners will not move any of their assets beyond the border at Bering, meaning you are barred from entering Texas, with potential exceptions being approved joint-strikes or cooperation, I'm not saying we're friends again, but that may be a potential line of exceptions should the Commonwealth listen and find this worthwhile to take cognizance of.

Two, the Unioners will not inflict acts of violence upon non-combatants or Libertonian civilians, you break this term and I'll personally come for you. If anyone doesn't deserve to be caught in the middle, it's the people trying to earn a living and feed their kids.

Three, the Unioners will not engage in any activities that actively undermine the interests of both the Legion and the Commonwealth in Liberty. Your "commercial" interests of shipping artifacts here means that there's one more mess among the aisles for my men to clean up, there's no reason why you can't ship your "goods" elsewhere and save us the trouble, it's not as if we pose any inconveniences to you beyond the border. As Nationalists, we mind our own business, all we want is the same.

I'm a Liberal, Mister Weiss, I believe in Freedom and Acceptance, not Despotism and Tolerance. I'd urge that you consider all that I'm saying just as I did for you. I'll pitch this to the Commonwealth out of an obligation to always do the right thing and uphold benevolence.

Perhaps this conflict.. much like the engagement against Harmony was instigated by a malefactor in our ranks. Let's just hope our demons stay dead.

For now I ask that you wait until a statement of acceptance or denial can be made in regard to both considerations.

Libera te Ex Infernis,
Dalgaard.