To: Natio Octavarium - From: GG-

[Dino]

Source:.......... Islay base, Edinburgh
Sender ID:......Michael Jones, Gaian Guard
Encryption:....Unbreakable
Subject:..........Cooperation

Taskmaster Harold Kane,

It seems that the Pacifica crisis was only a prelude to a grand series of events. Two days ago around 18:00 Sirian time, the Alster Union has struck Marshall station with a electromagnetic warhead during their counter-attack against Harmony forces. We are still not certain of the damage and casualties it has caused, but our operatives are certain it means the Union is launching a counter-offensive. I do have several questions to ask; what was the reasoning behind Natio's aid efforts? Albeit appreciated, it has came to us as a surprise. Also, will the aid continue until the war is over?

As for the matter of transport refit, I believe we can assist you; consider it a start of hopefully long-lasting and mutually beneficial cooperation between our organisations. The Gaian Guard's fleet is consisted of several refitted Pitbull-class transports so I can confidently claim we know our way around them. We can offer a number of our personal PT-HN series propulsion systems delivered to Tau-44 or location of your choice, as well as a couple of engineers that can aid with implementation of said equipment. While I could certainly claim there's no engine in Sirius nor Gallia that can compete to it, I also understand that evident usage of Gaian technology might create issues with Natio when dealing with certain parties in Sirius. If that will be an issue, we can remedy it with exchanging Gaian PT-HN series for Bretonian PTE. We have more than enough Bretonian engines in our stocks, and ever since the PT-HN has been introduced, they are becoming more and more obsolete. Yet - still space-worthy, reliable and effective.

Signed,
Michael Jones
Keeper, Watchers cell
Gaian Guard