Bretonian Armed Forces Defense Intelligence Staff (DIS) (iRP) (AO)

[Dieter Schprokets]

Incoming Message
From the Office of the Minister of Defense, James Ralston


Dear Mr Davik Hujuk

It is with regret that I inform you that Her Majesty's Government is unable to entertain your offer, for the following reasons:

1) The Crown and Armed Forces of Bretonia are unable to ensure your protection in the Orkney System. Our Armed Forces simply do not garrison it. While the Crown desires claim to the system, it is currently not a priority to enforce our Sovereignty there. Not only are the Kusari a nearby threat, but the Gaian insurgency maintains a base in the nearby Lewis system.

2) You have indicated a desire to maintain neutrality with Kusari. We cannot offer even leasehold status of a planetary system to a corporation that may permit enemy entry to that territory. (Were that we had protected Sovereignty to provide such status)

Having said the above, you are certainly welcome to use Orkney for any legal purpose you desire, provided you provide no safe harbor nor co-operation with Her Majesty's enemies. You must realize, however, that the Crown has not the resources to ensure your safety therein, for the reasons abovementioned.

Consequently, we cannot accept payment for a level of protection we are unable to routinely provide.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reply at your convenience. I remain

Yours Truly

James Ralston, Minister of Defense

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