On an operational level, the Rheinland Military's appetite for war is a far cry from the bloodlust of the Bundestag. Over time, it has become clear that many front line Rheinland troops will take the opportunity to avoid conflict with the Gas Miners Guild.
One example of this is an encounter which occurred when tailing two Kempaitaiships on their incursion into the Frankfurt system where we were met with Feldwebels Koetz, Krause and a third Rheinland Military fighter. While this did ultimately end up in a combat engagement, a productive discussion was had which sheds light on attitudes within House Rheinland.
[28.10.2018 19:17:58] Ida.Kagetoki: Well, that's a surprise.
[28.10.2018 19:18:15] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: Hmm.
[28.10.2018 19:18:24] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Rheinland Military ship, please forgive the intrusion.
[28.10.2018 19:18:29] Ichitaita: Well well, it looks like Rheinland has something resembling a defense force after all.
[28.10.2018 19:18:32] GMG-Keiji'Namura: The Guild is not here for conflict.
[28.10.2018 19:18:34] Ida.Kagetoki: Your borders aren't secured properly.
[28.10.2018 19:19:03] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: Your presence is very very unapppreciated.
[28.10.2018 19:19:20] GMG-Keiji'Namura: That is most understood. However, the conflict between our Houses is unfortunately one based on misdirection.
[28.10.2018 19:19:26] Ida.Kagetoki: Maybe your non existing border security will stop us next time.
[28.10.2018 19:19:30] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Surely there is no need for conflict.
[28.10.2018 19:19:30] Ida.Kagetoki: Ah well, who am I kidding.
[28.10.2018 19:19:51] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: What is the meaning fo this?
[28.10.2018 19:19:56] Ida.Kagetoki: You people aren't able to stop us anyways.
[28.10.2018 19:19:57] Ichitaita: Even if your borders were secure, you'd find the Kempeitai within them.
[28.10.2018 19:20:38] GMG-Keiji'Namura: The Frankfurt system is most penetrable and vulnerable to Guild and Kusari incursions.
[28.10.2018 19:20:52] GMG-Keiji'Namura: However, this is not an avenue we wish to pursue. The people of Rheinland have no reason to suffer.
[28.10.2018 19:20:54] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: That will be changed.
[28.10.2018 19:20:55] GMG-Keiji'Namura: We wish for peace.
[28.10.2018 19:21:36] Ichitaita: Peace? That won't happen until they withdraw from the Sigmas.
[28.10.2018 19:21:55] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: That is...ALG's claim.
[28.10.2018 19:21:58] GMG-Lancer: The sigmas are sovereign territory of the guild.
[28.10.2018 19:22:02] GMG-Keiji'Namura: In which case, The Guild would be most grateful if the Rheinland Military would conduct such a withdrawal.
[28.10.2018 19:22:11] GMG-Lancer: The ALG has formally announced its opposition tot he war effort.
[28.10.2018 19:22:14] GMG-Keiji'Namura: We may then be able to negotiate terms.
[28.10.2018 19:22:19] Ida.Kagetoki: Aren't the Rheinlanders trying to push the GMG out of the sigmas as well to secure the resources for themselfs?
[28.10.2018 19:22:24] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: The Guild has stopped over the line...once again.
[28.10.2018 19:22:41] GMG-Lancer: I believe you have stepped over the line that is the border of your house.
[28.10.2018 19:22:53] GMG-Keiji'Namura: House Rheinland is understandably attempting to ensure its own wellbeing. Unfortunately, attacking The Guild is a misguided
[28.10.2018 19:23:00] GMG-Keiji'Namura: attempt at this goal. We are not enemies.
[28.10.2018 19:23:02] GMG-Lancer: After all it was you're warship that destroyed several guild civilian outposts orbiting Saigon.
[28.10.2018 19:23:26] Ichitaita: Second contact.
[28.10.2018 19:23:27] Ida.Kagetoki: And here's a second one.
[28.10.2018 19:23:34] Ida.Kagetoki: You people are slow to react.
[28.10.2018 19:23:38] [RM]Fw.Elias.Koetz: E: Guten Tag
[28.10.2018 19:23:57] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Good day, pilot.
[28.10.2018 19:24:18] [RM]Fw.Elias.Koetz: E: Welcome to Frankfurt, may I know the reason of your visit?
[28.10.2018 19:24:29] Ichitaita: You treat these... 'people', with entirely too much respect, Guildmaster.
[28.10.2018 19:24:32] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: They have no answered to that question yet.
[28.10.2018 19:24:38] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Indeed. Please be advised that despite the circumstances, The Guild is not here for conflict.
[28.10.2018 19:24:42] Ichitaita: They've slaughtered your people and now reside within your space.
[28.10.2018 19:24:46] GMG-Keiji'Namura: The people of Rheinland are not enemies of The Guild.
[28.10.2018 19:25:06] GMG-Keiji'Namura: The current ongoing conflict is most unfortunately. We trust it can be ended amicably.
[28.10.2018 19:25:08] Ichitaita: I wasn't aware that the Guild lacked such a backbone.
[28.10.2018 19:25:19] GMG-Lancer: The Guild would like to stress the issue of the Sigmas and the Rheinland Military's formal withdrawl from the system.
[28.10.2018 19:25:23] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: I wasn't aware that you pulled off a counteroffense in the dead war.
[28.10.2018 19:25:24] Ida.Kagetoki: I want to see your statement after they managed to push you out of the sigmas.
[28.10.2018 19:25:37] [RM]Fw.Elias.Koetz: E: It's a good point for the Guild
[28.10.2018 19:25:37] Ida.Kagetoki: Although I don't think they will manage.
[28.10.2018 19:25:45] GMG-Keiji'Namura: The Sigma systems are sovereign territory of the Gas Miners Guild. We shall not be dislodged.
[28.10.2018 19:25:48] GMG-Lancer: They failed before, they will fail again.
[28.10.2018 19:26:04] Ida.Kagetoki: And that's why we're here.
[28.10.2018 19:26:22] Ida.Kagetoki: Securing the lands of Kusari and our allies, the GMG.
[28.10.2018 19:26:22] GMG-Keiji'Namura: The special relationship GMG and House Kusari enjoy is most appreciated.
[28.10.2018 19:26:33] [RM]Fw.Elias.Koetz: E: Securing from here?
[28.10.2018 19:26:34] GMG-Keiji'Namura: We trust it will result in a meaningful peace.
[28.10.2018 19:26:54] Ida.Kagetoki: Do I really have to explain to you why ships are sent behind enemy lines?
[28.10.2018 19:27:05] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: Ja.
[28.10.2018 19:27:19] [RM]Fw.Elias.Koetz: E: here we are a lot behind the lines
[28.10.2018 19:27:19] Ida.Kagetoki: Wow, you're even more stupid than I thought.
[28.10.2018 19:27:24] Ichitaita: We won't humor you foot soldiers with explanations of military doctrine.
[28.10.2018 19:27:45] [RM]Fw.Elias.Koetz: E: Again, we are a lot behind the enemy line
[28.10.2018 19:27:55] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Please, there is no need for conflict. Rheinland Military ships, might it be possible for you to return to New Berlin and
[28.10.2018 19:27:56] Ichitaita: What does that even mean?
[28.10.2018 19:28:01] GMG-Keiji'Namura: inform your superiors of our desire for peace?
[28.10.2018 19:28:06] Ichitaita: Excuse me
[28.10.2018 19:28:10] Ichitaita: But no, it may not.
[28.10.2018 19:28:21] [RM]Fw.Elias.Koetz: E: No need to return there, this is our home too
[28.10.2018 19:28:38] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: Asking to retreat from our home is...very naive
[28.10.2018 19:28:42] [RM]Fw.Elias.Koetz: E: Our comm systems works nicely
[28.10.2018 19:29:13] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: If you want peace...please send just one...
[28.10.2018 19:29:39] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Your sentiment is fully understood. However, you may hopefully appreciate that the Rheinland Military is the aggressor in this
[28.10.2018 19:29:42] GMG-Keiji'Namura: matter.
[28.10.2018 19:29:49] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: We are clearl ynot
[28.10.2018 19:30:00] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Ibutsuki Station begs to differ,
[28.10.2018 19:30:02] [RM]Fw.Elias.Koetz: E: So, I agree with the GMG pilots. We can resolve peacefully. For now, I suggest to you all to return to Sigma-15, and we will
[28.10.2018 19:30:03] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: You did claim a system that was claimed by ALG years ago
[28.10.2018 19:30:06] [RM]Fw.Elias.Koetz: return to NB
[28.10.2018 19:30:07] Ida.Kagetoki: You really think the Guildmaster would wander around your territory without one of his men to protect him?
[28.10.2018 19:30:12] GMG-Lancer: You are, after all you destroyed several Guild settlements in orbit of Saigon.
[28.10.2018 19:30:25] GMG-Lancer: The ALG has no claim to the Sigma systems.
[28.10.2018 19:30:29] Ichitaita: The GMG came here to talk, Rheinlanders. The Kempeitai did not.
[28.10.2018 19:30:40] Ichitaita: You'll be allowed no withdraw.
[28.10.2018 19:30:48] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: After all you contructed that station illegally...and of course you were about to steal a planet.
[28.10.2018 19:30:54] [RM]Fw.Elias.Koetz: E: We are talking only to GMG indeed
[28.10.2018 19:31:08] GMG-Lancer: Sigma-21 is not territory of Rheinland.
[28.10.2018 19:31:17] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: It was about to be
[28.10.2018 19:31:27] GMG-Keiji'Namura: The Guild's stance is clear. We have no desire for conflict with House Rheinland, but must protect its sovereign space.
[28.10.2018 19:31:30] GMG-Lancer: It's claims to any asset in the system and the deep Sigmas are void.
[28.10.2018 19:32:42] Ichitaita: Another.
[28.10.2018 19:32:51] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: I'd like to pressurize the Kempeitai with an Ultimatum
[28.10.2018 19:32:58] Ida.Kagetoki: Denied.
[28.10.2018 19:33:00] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: You will be granted to leave...without losses
[28.10.2018 19:33:32] GMG-Keiji'Namura: The Guild is most appreciative of your offer. However, I must enquire: Were yourselves in Sigma 21 and GMG offered you the
[28.10.2018 19:33:40] GMG-Keiji'Namura: opportunity to leave, would you take it?
[28.10.2018 19:33:53] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: The GMG may stay...
[28.10.2018 19:34:10] Polizei|Peter_Grunewald: Well what we have here? I#m on standby....
[28.10.2018 19:34:11] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: The Kempeitai will leave without further discussion.
[28.10.2018 19:34:23] Ichitaita: We will not.
[28.10.2018 19:35:05] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: Okay...then we will need to remove you ourselves.
[28.10.2018 19:35:12] Ichitaita: Negative, Rheinlanders.
[28.10.2018 19:35:16] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: You will be escorted out of Rheinland
[28.10.2018 19:35:17] Ida.Kagetoki: I'll correct you there.
[28.10.2018 19:35:19] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Please, we ask for peace. Conflict is not necessary.
[28.10.2018 19:35:21] Ichitaita: Kagetoki, break and engage. Show them the might of Kusari.
[28.10.2018 19:35:24] Ida.Kagetoki: You are the ones getting 'removed'
[28.10.2018 19:35:33] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: Erroeffne Feuer!
[28.10.2018 19:35:42] GMG-Lancer: They have attacked Namura Guild master.
[28.10.2018 19:35:55] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: Only the KPT
[28.10.2018 19:36:13] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Guildmember, on me.
[28.10.2018 19:36:17] GMG-Lancer: Roger that.
[28.10.2018 19:36:25] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Unfortunately we are forced into combat.
[28.10.2018 19:36:32] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Discharge weapons as appropriate.
[28.10.2018 19:36:33] GMG-Lancer: Prepping weapons, moving in.
[28.10.2018 19:37:02] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: I dont think so GMG
[28.10.2018 19:37:16] GMG-Keiji'Namura: This is most unnecessary. Please, we press for peace.
[28.10.2018 19:37:18] Death: Polizei|Peter_Grunewald was put out of action by GMG-Lancer (Gun).
[28.10.2018 19:37:27] [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause: Dont attack GMG
[28.10.2018 19:38:01] Checkmate: Oi.
[28.10.2018 19:38:14] Ichitaita: We have it CHeckmate
[28.10.2018 19:38:14] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Good day, Guildmember. The situation is under control.
[28.10.2018 19:38:21] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Unfortunately, a gunfight has erupted.
[28.10.2018 19:38:23] Checkmate: Received, we'll be on standby then.
[28.10.2018 19:41:20] Death: [RM]Fw.Felix.Krause was put out of action by GMG-Lancer (Gun).
A communication was later sent to the two ranking officers, which while somewhat of a dead end does again paint a picture of promising attitudes.
Another incident of note involved a Rheinland incursion into the Honshu system, which had been met by the Kusari Naval Forces. Unfortunately Guildmember Vann was forced to destroy an aggressive Rheinland fighter in self defence, however with The Guild's mediation, further crisis was averted and the Rheinland Military withdrew peacefully, returning through Sigma-13 and the jumpgate to the Frankfurt system.
[07.12.2018 22:46:03] GMG-Keiji'Namura: This is Guildmaster Namura.
[07.12.2018 22:46:08] GMG-Keiji'Namura: All ships, please halt hostilities.
[07.12.2018 22:46:23] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: Please explain.
[07.12.2018 22:46:24] [KNF]Ginza-1: We have new contact in range.
[07.12.2018 22:46:32] [KNF]Ginza-1: GMG lancer, stand by
[07.12.2018 22:46:38] GMG-Keiji'Namura: The Gas Miners Guild wishes not for conflict.
[07.12.2018 22:46:49] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: Fall back from the Miners.
[07.12.2018 22:47:07] Death: [RM]Sh-V was put out of action by GMG-Lancer (Mine).
[07.12.2018 22:47:28] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: Flieger, Get here. Now.
[07.12.2018 22:47:42] [KNF]Ginza-1: Guildmaster, what do intend to do?
[07.12.2018 22:48:06] GMG-Keiji'Namura: The Guild has no desire for war with the Federal Republic of Rheinland.
[07.12.2018 22:48:17] GMG-Keiji'Namura: We politely request the Rheinland Military returns to House Rheinland.
[07.12.2018 22:48:21] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO:I suggest you have your Lancer friend back down, then.
[07.12.2018 22:48:30] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Further bloodshed is unnecessary.
[07.12.2018 22:48:42] [KNF]Ginza-1: You know very well this war is not by our side will
[07.12.2018 22:48:58] [KNF]Ginza-1: But by the Military reckless actions.
[07.12.2018 22:49:14] [KNF]Ginza-1: They are not the kind to stop because you asked politely.
[07.12.2018 22:49:54] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: Well, to be fair, I did try to have both Lancer and Mentz back off for a moment.
[07.12.2018 22:50:17] [KNF]Ginza-1: So did we, but seems bloodlust has got their sight.
[07.12.2018 22:50:58] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Guildmember Lancer and Fleiger are unfortunately engaged in mortal combat.
[07.12.2018 22:50:59] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: Mentz, return to this ship now. That is an order. Namura, please take control of your Miner.
[07.12.2018 22:51:25] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: Better.
[07.12.2018 22:51:38] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Rheinland ships, The Guild has great respect for the Rheinland Military.
[07.12.2018 22:51:41] Hansuke.Satu: Reporting for duty. Require any assistance?
[07.12.2018 22:51:52] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: That is news to me.
[07.12.2018 22:51:55] GMG-Keiji'Namura: It is our opinion you are misled by the Bundestag.
[07.12.2018 22:51:56] [KNF]Ginza-1: Standby for the moment
[07.12.2018 22:52:14] GMG-Keiji'Namura: There is no need for war between our Houses and we hope to peacefully escort you back to the Frankfurt system.
[07.12.2018 22:52:15] [KNF]Ginza-1: Field talks are ongoing, truce is in effect.
[07.12.2018 22:52:34] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: You may not be completely wrong.
[07.12.2018 22:53:13] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: However, I do not think this is the place to discuss such things.
[07.12.2018 22:53:30] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Agreed. Might we return to the Sigma-13 system?
[07.12.2018 22:53:52] [KNF]Ginza-1: I believe your diplomats have our contact numbers, and our terms. I suggest they review our conditions.
[07.12.2018 22:53:59] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: That would be wonderful. I must request that we leave the Navy behind.
[07.12.2018 22:54:15] GMG-Keiji'Namura: KNF ship, I am delighted we have found a peaceful conclusion to this incident.
[07.12.2018 22:54:29] GMG-Keiji'Namura: As your friends and allies, The Guild would like to discuss this matter further over the neural net.
[07.12.2018 22:54:50] [KNF]Ginza-1: We will refrain from hostile action against the RM group as long as withdrawal is performed.
[07.12.2018 22:54:50] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Might we request your discretion in allowing the Rheinland Military to return to Rheinland space?
[07.12.2018 22:55:12] GMG-Keiji'Namura: That is most appreciated. We shall make contact shortly.
[07.12.2018 22:55:29] [KNF]Ginza-1: If the GMG prefers that we do not assist in the Sigma-13, we shall abide.
[07.12.2018 22:55:50] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Thank you for your assistance. Please expect our comm.
[07.12.2018 22:56:09] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: They shall have nothing to fear from us. We will not attack them first at this point.
[07.12.2018 22:56:47] [KNF]Ginza-1: "Guildmaster, I humbly request you keep us updated on your diplomatic efforts."
[07.12.2018 22:57:15] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Of course. The results of our discussion we shall freely share with the Restored Empire of Kusari.
[07.12.2018 22:57:42] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: I suppose this is a tad less hostile.
[07.12.2018 22:58:11] [KNF]Ginza-1: IKN patrol vessel, the GMG has requested that we do not assist in the sigma-13 system. For the sake of the guildmaster efforts.
[07.12.2018 22:58:36] [KNF]Ginza-1: We shall stand watch and be on alert status in the meantime.
[07.12.2018 22:58:44] IKN-Niizuki: Tanaka: Understood.
[07.12.2018 22:59:01] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Indeed. It would be most appreciated if you might proceed to the Frankfurt jumpgate.
[07.12.2018 22:59:15] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: And so we shall.
[07.12.2018 22:59:39] [KNF]Ginza-1: Assume defensive positions in strategic locations. Priority on waypoint A, and Point HA.
[07.12.2018 23:00:22] [KNF]Ginza-1: Regroup at Staging point Hyo, if you require. If not, Staging point Ho is available.
[07.12.2018 23:05:02] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: God, I hate these lanes.
[07.12.2018 23:06:10] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: I do agree with you, Namura. There should be better ways to resolve conflicts like this.
[07.12.2018 23:06:17] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Do I have permission to join you in the Frankfurt system?
[07.12.2018 23:06:30] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: Well, I certainly won't shoot you.
[07.12.2018 23:07:22] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: Come out this way, you should be safer.
[07.12.2018 23:08:16] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: This should do.
[07.12.2018 23:08:42] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Your patience is most appreciated.
[07.12.2018 23:09:00] GMG-Keiji'Namura: I must inform you that The Guild genuinely has no desire for conflict with House Rheinland.
[07.12.2018 23:09:21] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: And I personally have no desire for conflict with the Guild.
[07.12.2018 23:09:33] GMG-Keiji'Namura: We recognise the Munich disaster and the issues with the Red Hessian Armee in south Rheinland.
[07.12.2018 23:09:55] GMG-Keiji'Namura: However we remain sure that war between our Houses is entirely unnecessary.
[07.12.2018 23:10:02] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: I can not speak for the rest of Rheinland, but I believe that we should resolve our conflicts with each other peacefully.
[07.12.2018 23:10:19] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Agreed.
[07.12.2018 23:12:17] GMG-Keiji'Namura: House Rheinland is suffering its own strife. However, invading the Sigma systems is surely not the answer.
[07.12.2018 23:12:22] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: Make no mistake, I do not have the same hopes for Kusari as I do for the Guild. They seem to prefer fighting over diplomacy
[07.12.2018 23:12:36] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Unfortunately, I cannot speak for the Restored Empire of Kusari.
[07.12.2018 23:13:30] [RM]-Niflheimr: RO: Now, I must recommend that you return to the Sigmas. It is not safe for you here.
[07.12.2018 23:13:53] GMG-Keiji'Namura: I understand. Thank you for your time. I am sure we will be able to communicate further over the neural net.
[07.12.2018 23:14:02] GMG-Keiji'Namura: Please enjoy the rest of your day,
There are, of course, misguided souls and outright zealots in all organisations and the Rheinland Military is no different. A battlecruiser that escaped after causing trouble in Sigma-13 was later again encountered and subsequently destroyed in Sigma-21. Another attack by a narrow-minded battlecruiser captain was successfully repelled in the Sigma-13 system.
Ultimately, there is still chance for peace with the Federal Republic of Rheinland yet. Despite the rhetoric and actions of its government, the Bundestag, the Rheinland offensive has been an auspiciously token effort thus far. Little has occurred beyond the initial assault on Ibusuki Survey Facility and relocation of the Battleship Bayern.
It is, in fact, House Kusari who has made a much more concerted effort to claim Sigma-21 as its own. The Battleship Hyono has been placed in orbit of Planet Hanoi to further their interests in the system and it was the Restored Empire of Kusari who first attempted a landgrab in the system with the construction of Kazuno Outpost and a heavy military presence. It is possible that The Guild's true foe has yet to unveil itself.
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