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

[Evyn]

Incoming Transmission
Comm ID: Commander Hunter
Recipient(s): Colonel Henry, Admiral Nelson

Forgive my intrusion on your debate sirs, but there are three important issues that I think need addressed on this particular topic. First and foremost among them is that it would be best to avoid quarreling like this here, where Ensigns and Lieutenants can easily see the nonconformity in our higher rank's views. This is not great for their morale, for if the Armed Forces staff cannot agree with each other, how are they to? Furthermore, this subject matter isn't something that should be so lightly brandied about here. We can't be sure about the security of these communications, nor do we know if Kusari informants may have access here. Liberty would not be at all pleased to hear what sort of aid we are accepting.

Secondly, your pardon Colonel, but the official statement and reality are rarely two and the same. As I said before, we cannot let this information spread too widely, and we need to be able to deny any accusations towards our agreements. If we were to make a public announcement on this issue, many wouldn't be happy with us. We could very well lose crucial trade to and from Liberty and Rheinland because of it. And the reports of conflicts between us and the Outcasts in Newcastle aren't entirely accurate.. These statements merely provide for us politically and diplomatically.

And Admiral Nelson is correct.. With the Colonial Remnent and Corsairs working openly with each other, it is becoming that much harder for our pilots, who were already outnumbered in a large portion of their battles, to win against increasing numbers and oppositions. We need whatever help we can get, and that comes from the Outcasts and Golden Chrysanthemums. So far neither has shown hostility or duplicity towards us, and have proven themselves capable pilots who are willing to risk their own lives the same as we do.

Thirdly, your concerns about the Tau pact are, as Admiral Nelson said, unfounded. In fact, the cooperation between us and the Maltans has improved conditions for all the parties involved. Except perhaps the Colonials. The fact of the matter is that the majority of the tensions between Outcasts and Tau-23's residents is caused by the presence of the Colonial Remnent, who use IMG's stations. Because of their hostile ways and constant attacks on the Outcasts, it has forced the Outcasts to strike back. This has endangered Java Station and Falkland both, considering these are where the Colonials are based from. By working together, we lower the amount of Colonials still flying. With them out of the picture, Outcast and IMG relations may sober considerably, perhaps so far that fights between the two organizations will be far and few between and caused more by extraordinary circumstances rather than a naturally hostility. No matter how you look at it, the removal of the Colonials from the Taus will do more to secure the IMG installation, reduce fights, and provide us with aid crucial to our victory over the Kusarians in the Taus.

-Commander Evyn Hunter

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