SECRET INTELLIGENCE SERVICE - KINGDOM OF BRETONIA - SEMPER OCCULTUS
From:Agent Mountbatten, SIS
Location:SIS Liason Office, Canberra Star City
To:SIS Intelligence Database
Subject:Big Trouble in Little Crayter
Yesterday, while I was out on maneuvers aboard the Menzies, there was an incident at Canberra Star City involving the Crayter Military. As you know, Canberra is a residential facility housing most of Natio Octavarium's civilian population. Last census placed the population around 30,000 people. Natio Octavarium operates the station as neutral port and maintains a no-fire zone around the station to protect the civilian population. The CR Olympia, a Deimos-class Dreadnought, violated that no-fire zone to destroy a civilian freighter in front of two Octavarium ships. The station sustained minor damage due to the Olympia's use of Flak Cannons in close proximity to the station. Fortunately, nobody was injured and the damage has already been repaired.
Needless to say, Minister Kane and the rest of the Octavarium Government is furious. He sent a message to the Crayter Military, BCC'd to me, demanding an explanation and asking the whereabouts of FADM Richard. FADM Xander's response was surprisingly hostile considering he was addressing someone who is supposed to be an ally. One good thing did come from this, though. FADM Xander did confirm that FADM Richard was arrested by the Crayter Intelligence Service on charges of treason.
Any lingering doubts about a coup in the Crayter Republic can safely be put to rest at this point. The new government seems intent on following its own agenda, regardless of any agreements made in the past. The situation is quite disturbing to say the least, and we should keep a closer eye on matters in Crayter space. I don't think this situation is going to calm down any time soon.