To: Crayter MoFA

[Crayter Republic]

Sentinel Gestalt,

I'm very pleased to finally see a response from the Technocracy on this matter. Considering that the specifics of language used were largely the reasons why the last two treaties found such difficulty, ensuring that the details of this third one are precise and thorough is entirely understandable.

While I'm glad to see that the first four terms are accepted, I feel I need to clarify that point four was agreed upon solely due to the Auxo's repeated false claims of no wrongdoing with regards to Crayter law and the enforcement of such. This will allow us to agree on the role of each of the belligerents for historical propriety, as well as provide proper closure for this lower chapter between our two people. Humility can be a powerful tool, for both good and ill, and I'll remind you that many states in Human history that were once bitter enemies became eventually the closest of allies. I see this as no different, and barring perhaps some time for both our people to adjust, I expect we can move past this sore point.

Regarding the proposal for respective areas of jurisdiction, Crayter can work with it as is, but would like to push for a clause to allow for amendment to the details of the proposal at a later date should it be needed to preserve the treaty. Territorial claims can change, and diplomacy can further shift these wildly. We prefer to have all avenues covered.

For release of personnel and property, within Cortez Crayter would need assurances from Auxo that their negative relations with Bretonia and Liberty would not effect the transfer in any way. If Auxo can provide this, then I would propose the future site of the Coronado Jump Gate, but will also hear other suggestions.
If Auxo cannot provide this assurance, then we would prefer conducting the transfer at Barrier Gate Station, to prevent any undue complications with the Liberty Navy or the Bretonian Armed Forces.

Your counter-offer in regards to the fine is acceptable, although I suspect much of our populace will be skeptical about the capabilities and potential trade-offs of Auxo-based implants and augments. In light of this, we would propose a two month 'trial period' of sorts, under the assumption that these synthetic devices are permanent and cannot be removed without significant harm, to better allow our people to understand the decision of receiving them. In exchange for this 'trial period', we can reduce the total profit loss to three hundred and fifty million credits, to account for extra time spent providing said discount.
However, if Auxo-based augments and implants are removable, or perhaps at the least 'modular' in a sense, then we suspect there would be no need for a trial period.

We will refrain from discussion regarding access to space for trade and escort purposes until after you have made a response to the inquiries above. I look forward to seeing where this leads us, Sentinel.

In service to the Republic.

Lily Ward
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Crayter Republic