To: IMG

[Spectre]

Mister Yao, Miss Kyoko,

As it seems that my words are being misconstrued, I will clarify them for you so this 'misunderstanding' can be resolved.
Firstly, my decision, and thus the Republic's, was powered by a desire to ensure that the war effort does not lose it's fuel. I've made this readily clear as I've gone on, and I stand by it. This includes, as much as you feel it is a deterrence to your independence, the ability for our wartime ally Bretonia to stay in the fight. At this point, with the war in its final stages after the Royal Navy's defeat at New London, I am not willing to let this advantage be lost, even if it means defying what trust there is left between the IMG and Crayter. I had hoped that the IMG would understand Crayter's position, as we have understood yours during your quiet days under Jack Henderson's leadership, but apparently this is not the case. As such, so be it.

Secondly, and to your credit, you are correct. Crayter indeed does not have the authority to enforce changes to the IMG's diplomacy, as much as it would be to almost everyone's benefit. The IMG will stand by their relations, even if it's to their own detriment, and we must accept that. So, to that end, yes. You are clearly the victor.
However, as Crayter is in a state of war and are relying on our allies to stand by us until the war is over, I must take steps to be sure that not only our ability to keep fighting stays intact, but that our allies' abilities are kept alive as well. Which leads me to Universal.

Believe me when I say this, Miss Kyoko: Liberty will retaliate. I flew for the Navy for many years before I came to the Republic, and I know that Liberty protects their own, regardless of how far outside their house it is. Take Bretonia for example, and the four Liberty war fleets that tore open Gallia's invasion force last Saturday. It may not be on the same scale as with Gallia, but Liberty will retaliate against the IMG. Liberty's sympathy for the IMG at Aland may as well be void, as to them you're only proving Bretonia's point.
As such, I stand by what I've said this whole time Guildmaster: I do not take this issue lightly, and I don't relish these decisions. If Liberty gets involved, and I know they will, they will see our history together and demand Crayter take a stance. I won't have our two people slamming ships within Crayter space, so the next best thing I can offer is a temporary seizure of assets until this business quiets down. As cliche as it is, and as much as I hate to say it, this is for the IMG's own good, and if you won't back down against Universal then I'll give you no other option within Crayter space.

I hope you and Universal find a way to end this idiotic display before Liberty takes hard action. If need be, Crayter can act as an intermediary, in recognition of the IMG's numerous contributions to the Republic, as well as offer reparations to actions during the war, possibly up to and including Aland depending on how far Bretonia is willing to cooperate. Otherwise, the IMG will be alone to deal with the fallout, as I refuse to compromise Crayter's safety against Gallia even for the sake of a (former) friend.

For those we left behind.

Trevor Westbrook
Minister of Defense
Crayter Republic