New Scotland Yard

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From: Police Commissioner Abigail Thorn
To: All Standing Constables
Subject: Missiles

Good day everyone,

I know a current debacle regarding the use of missiles has recently occurred, and an answer is something everyone has looked forward to. After a very short discussion amongst the Sectional Chiefs and I, we have come to a conclusion almost unanimously: missiles are not required for our everyday duties and are decidedly dangerous weapons of war, and are thus reserved only to the SRD and the BAF.

The reasoning for this is quite simple, we hold respect in Bretonia, not fear, like other police forces such as the Kusari might. If a citizen is to listen to us, it will be because they respect our occupation and the duties we fulfill. We do not need to instate a method of martial law, the literal use of weapons to solve every problem, our wit and our negotiating skills are our main weapons. Weapons are our last resort, and even when used, any chance that may be taken to save lives, be them friendly or hostile, they should be taken. While we can show the enemy that we're not simply flies to be swatted, we shouldn't show maliciousness towards any human under any circumstances.

Furthermore, missiles are dangerous not only to our enemies, but also those we seek to protect, and are developed for the sole purpose of making war. Even if they assist us in destroying our targets, the chance of backfire resulting from a missile is severely higher than that of a tachyon, particle, or pulse weapon. The result of such a backfire is apparent in the line of duty, and anticipating such moments to jam a missile's launching sequence is one of the tactics which we should be using to our advantage, not submitting ourselves to. On another note, missiles can cause collateral damage to other constables in the field or, heaven forbid, the civilians we are trying to protect. Blast radii from missiles is becoming larger as the development continues due to attempts to better utilize fighters against capital ships. We can't afford to damage any civilians while attempting to protect them via misfire, that would be completely contradictory to our efforts. The risk is simply too large for the supposed gain.

And on a final note, what would Bretonia think of us if we suddenly became more militant? How would we be viewed if we lost our benevolence and wit for malignity and violence? The respect of the people is not worth losing for the further expansion into a militaristic organization.

I do so expect any missiles other than Cruise Disrupters currently mounted on any police ships to be dismantled. Thank you everyone for your cooperation in the matter.

~Abigail Thorn

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