The S/D Agency Files

[Athenian]

Incoming Transmission
To: All agents
From: The Director
Subject: Policy
Priority: Highest

Message reads:

An update on recent activities and a clarification on policies.

It seems we missed out on greeting [OPG]Asno in Cambridge, and wasted fuel chasing one of these Gaian idiots in New London. Still, good work on the search pattern; I would say it will come in handy in the Omegas, but I don't think we'll have trouble finding our targets in there.

Be advised that the Guild has updated its contract network. All agents are advised to check the main notice board in Sheffield Station. This can be accessed at http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19843 The board also contains important information about regulations in operation in Bretonia.

The growing presence of mercenaries has been brought to my attention by several agents. I will confine myself at present to saying this: Bretonia is a nation at war. We are residents of Bretonia. We enjoy good relations with the lawful powers here. We work for and are paid by the BPA. It is a crime to refuse assistance to an officer of the law when requested to so within Bretonia.

The Mandalorians have proved themselves to be honourable friends to Bretonia in this difficult time. However much they may regard us as competition we will at all times attempt to maintain a professional and friendly relationship. It is my belief that by a concentrated effort we may help reduce the crime levels, thus freeing up valuable resources for the war with the Kusari. The Kusari are no friends to the Guild.

If bountied criminals do appear on your scanner, I suggest that as a courtesy we offer first lance to any Mandalorians and respond to any requests for assistance they make.

Regarding the faction loyal to King George, who claims to be the true king; we will take our lead from the BPA's statement:

New Scotland Yard, New London

As if we didn't have enough trouble... and now, a new King? Oh, how I dislike press conferences...
Joshua looked over his brand-new, dark blue trenchcoat, the Commissioner's badge sparkling at the revers. After a short sigh, he turned around the corner and entered the large press room at the BPA's headquarters.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen."

Joshua made a pause, waiting for the reporters and cameramen to calm down. He glanced to his right, where Vimes stood, who gave a short nod back to Joshua.

"Alright, ladies, gentlemen, I'd like your attention.

After getting the Bretonia-wide broadcast of Commodore Lord George Mountbatten's "Royal Edict", you surely expect some statements.
Well, let me begin with the fact that Commodore Mountbatten did only mention one new pledge of loyalty towards him, and that pledge concerns the Armed Forces.

Seemingly, we, the Bretonia Police Authority, were left out here. Nevertheless, the BPA will remain loyal to Her Majesty until She, the House of Lords and the House of Commons together agree on a new head to place Bretonia's Crown on.

Let me also say that the BPA intends to and will intervene, should it come to brawls between pro-King and pro-Queen parties. Our job is to keep Bretonia safe, and unnecessary fights between fellow Bretonians or - as some overhasty reporters already called it - a civil war pose a serious threat to a nation which already is struggling strainedly against a strong enemy.

Ladies, gentlemen, thank you for your attention.
Good evening."

Joshua looked at the horde of journalists, silenced by his short, uninterrupted speech. He turned around and, shortly chuckling to himself, left the room. The door closed and he took the way back to his office.

However, it has come to my attention that the KGL is employing mercenaries to aid in the struggle, some of whom appear to be disgruntled former Liberty Navy (the 522nd) who have admitted to conducting experiments with Nomad technology. Moreover, intelligence reports suggest that the OPG has also contracted several mercenaries to target QCRF officers. Agents will regard mercenaries working for the OPG as hostiles that may be shot on sight. Mercenaries other than the Mandalorians should be encouraged to leave Bretonian space until such time as the political situation stabilises. Mercenaries working on unlawful bounty contracts are to be regarded as hostiles and shot on sight.

Do not interdict any contraband until further notice.


The Director

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