To: Bretonia Armed Forces, Secret Intelligence Service

[Markam]

Message Class: Audio-Visual
Encryption: Shochu
From: Admiral John Redmond

---

Captain Hayashimura,

The admiralty appreciates you taking time to address us regarding the mentioned matters in what is likely a very hectic time for you and your forces.

We are obviously highly concerned about any potential "reunion" between the Enclave and Gallia proper. The evidence you have provided is damning, but not conclusive, and not first hand.

With your permission, I would like to attach BIS observers to your forces to observe the conflict and record any issues involving Gallic cooperation with terrorist forces. Said BIS observers will not engage in combat with the exception of combat with terrorists, you must understand. Bretonia has no desire to engage in conflict at this time as you are sure aware.

With regards to supply. Trade between our houses remains open, and our forces in Tau-31 will assist in ensuring this trade flows freely. We obviously cannot be seen to favor Kusari over Gallia at this junction, so direct supply to your forces is out of the question unless new information comes to light.

We are in a highly difficult situation at present and we hope to maintain our neutrality if possible.

Regards,

Fleet Admiral John Redmond
Dreadnought Venerable, Oversector Center
Bretonian Armed Forces

---

Markam is evil