To: Rheinland Federal/Imperial Goverment ||From: Triton Expeditons

[Claussen]

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With cordial respect to the recipient, from the office of the VonClaussen estate, Planet Hamburg.

Sent on behalf, and dictated by, his excellency, Herr VonClaussen of the Sternenseegarten, Östlichedornberge, Planet Hamburg.

Reviewed by the pressers and communications team of the #Linus827 campaign.

Communications do not constitute policy declarations unless stated by Linus VonClaussen or a representative of the VonClaussen policy team.

The Von Claussens provide signed permission for messages released in these transmissions to be quoted in external forums and media, including press broadcasts.

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Addressed to: Orbital Spa and Cruise lines.
Urgency: Important. Viewable to the Imperials.
Encryption: Moderate.






Linus VonClaussen, the political maverick, and Sir Linus VonClaussen, the prevailing anti-revolutionary, appeared to have very different demeanours in a mere forty-eight hours. Much appeared to have changed within the politician. For one, his is significantly sharper.

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"Captain Cross. Or may we call you Caytlin? A beautiful name, Catylin. Such are the small comforts that we must take in heed, during these troubling, historied hours."

"The maturity and sensibility of Orbital Spa and Cruise in this time of great crisis is of credit to your company and service to those of us bringing defiant and judicious resolution to the insurrection. Neutrality is the best decision your corporation could presently make. We thank your executive board for taking the initiative. I am but a statesman. I am paid irrespective of as to what endeavours I make to conserve lives. Your company is putting the dignity of your clients ahead of your own credits, which will certainly be worthy of honour in the post-war world."

"I am not an admiral. But my aids have briefed me that, as Baden-Baden is not a military target, the Imperial government expects that the Federals will not attack Baden, however, in the event of a route from the core systems, they may consider an act of desperation. I cannot disclose the decisions made by the admiralty board but know that hope is coming to Stuttgart, and the misguided battlegroup over the planet will soon be quelled, and the twin jewels of Rheinland, and all their peoples, Baden and Stuttgart, will be reconnected to our heartlands."

"Our official guidance is for those still within the Baden resorts, to remain within their homes. Your clients will be most likely to remain safe if they do not leave the atmosphere. The Empire will provide running updates to private security personnel on Baden, and if you require the support of any kind, we will ensure that your people are cared for. Medical supplies, food, I will personally mandate that our blockade runners prioritise your colony after the wealth fare of our citizens in Stuttgart's prefectures are assured. "

"Courage, orbital Spa. Do what you can to make your citizens comfortable. If you are in need of subsidies to do so, I will bring the matter up with the imperial treasury. We believe that the Federal Republic is selectively abducting those that the BDM has identified as... 'valuable', from planet Stuttgart. There are over ten thousand such persons on Baden. Inform us immediately of any disappearances amongst your customer base. We have no desire to see your client become components of the wider war."

"Regarding direct threats to Baden, your concern, apart from Federal espionage, lies with the Red Hessians. Until the Sixth and Fourth fleet can secure Stuttgart from the Federals, it is possible that the Red Hessians will exploit the situation to increase their regional influence. Arm your security forces accordingly, and let us know if any of your resorts are in distress."

"The best you can do for your customers is to remain calm. As we speak, I am receiving successful action reports from Imperial first responders all over the Rhein. We will prevail. We will weather the storm. Remember; help is coming."

"I will pray for the safety of your evacuation convoys. But we can do more than prayer, and we will. Available Imperial forces will protect Orbital Spa from oppertunism. You need but call us."








With civillity and respect, I remain a Servant of his Imperial Majesty, Kaiser Albrecht, and the Imperial Order;