BREAKING NEWS: Election called in Rheinland! Referendum on Kanzler passes!

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► Source: Planet Neu Berlin, Neu Berlin
► Submitter: Konteradmiral, Gerwald Klaus
► Recipient: Linus von Claussen
► Encryption: port RM-HC-R128C-RU75T-ET
► Subject: Strange times

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'As the video feed initiated shortly after the transmission began, Gerwald was facing the camera with his back, firmly inspecting his subordinates, then turning over to the screen, hands behind back with a fierce and solid look in his eyes, but a surprisingly calm voice and attitude, arranging the collar of his uniform.'

Guten Tag, Herr von Claussen. Let me introduce myself. I am Konteradmiral Gerwald Klaus, captain of the RWK Prinz Eugen and formerly the commander of the Rheingau. Sorry if my appearance isn't exactly proper, but I have been caught off-guard with this, therefore appropriate documentation hasn't been achieved, and there's still more to understand here. As far as I understood for short, there's a risk of a war breaking out between the Fatherland and the Kingdom of Bretonia, which shouldn't happen. If the treaty is violated, we will proceed as needed. Though, having learned from my career, being always on the front line, I can tell you that with the current situation of both House Bretonia and House Rheinland, it would be foolhardy to enter a war now. Our economy is also affected by the Gallic situation which is very complicated, ever since the war ended. Both Gallia and Bretonia suffered staggering losses, and even if our war with Kusari ended in a treaty, we also suffered losses. The economy of our house took a blow, while Bretonians as well, but, bear in mind, our military strength is still powerful. Bretonia's only able shipyard is Aland at this moment, as far as our intelligence assets have informed us, which is located close to Omega-7 where we usually patrol. If war breaks out, God help us that it won't, and we launch a lightning-attack on Aland and succeed, we will have enough time to push on while they have nowhere to lick their wounds. In the end, it would be foolish if either Bretonia or Rheinland declares war, as it will only contribute to more chaos and crippling both Houses's economies and power. There is a lot more to this than the eye meets, but I am in no position to organize serious diplomatic meetings or anything of the sort.

'Klaus turned around for a few good seconds, then back to the video feed. As he started talking, he proceeded to go in front of every soldier's front, stopping and then returning back.'

Herr von Claussen, if war is to break out, my stalwart crew and I will do our best to protect the Fatherland and it's citizens, for they all have provided us with nothing but prosperity and a roof over our heads. It would be a shame if everything we built would go to dust over this, therefore we must protect our Fatherland at any cost, for it did the same.

Gott segne Rheinland!

'With the last word spoken, Gerwald and his crew gave a last salute, as a small smile crept up on Klaus's face, inspiring nothing but courage and dedication, the transmission cutting off.'

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Hochachtungsvoll,
Konteradmiral Gerwald Klaus

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