The Connacht Summit

[Luminium]

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Matthew nodded at the Syndic's concerns.

"You are right, of course," he said. "But we need to take steps towards building a supply network that extends beyond Bretonia if we are to outlast the Kingdom's inevitable counterattack, and IMG outposts in the Border Worlds would be most helpful in that regard. I know it is no simple request."

The minister pushed a button, and a screen hummed to life, showing a map of the New London system. A red line extended from the Dublin jump hole towards the Leeds jump hole, and another towards the Cambridge jump hole, cutting through several trade lanes. Then a blue circle with an image of a Dunkirk enveloped the Cumbria field, intersecting both lines.

"This is what we are dealing with. If you have some tricks as to how the IMG convoys can bypass the Kingdom's blockade unnoticed, now is the time to share your ideas. Otherwise, the burden of delivery will be entirely on us."

From his tone, Burns was skeptical, but inwardly he hoped that his guests could disprove his expectations.

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