To The Bretonian Government

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Comm. ID: Sir Arthur Caithness, MP and member of the Bowex Fringe
Subject: Privateers

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I wish we could speak on better terms, Ambassador Holliday, I truly do.

The actions of the QCP are an outrage, I fully agree! Being an old shipper myself, I find pirates of all colours disgusting, be they Corsair, Molly or Privateer.

However, we cannot deem the bounty illegal, since it is beyond our remit as a government. I shall do my best to push a Special Proposal through Parliament, but it may take some time. I'll try as hard as possible, but you know how long the drafting and voting takes, I suppose.

I agree that these so-called Privateers must be brought to justice, since they're mere pirates acting outwith Royal or Governmental authority. However, as you yourself mentioned, our illustrious Armed Forces are busy fighting not only the Kusari Naval Forces, but also Corsairs based from Freeport One and Planet Gran Canaria (formerly Planet Sydney)!

If we had men free from one of these duties, such as the war with Kusari (who are occupying our home), or, for instance, the Corsairs, who seem to launch from your safe harbours, and take advantage of your 'neutrality', we would hunt down this menace.

As it stands however, we cannot spare the resources, unless you were able to assist us with the Corsair problem.

If you are taking the 'what happens in other peoples' space' is not our problem, I'm afraid that we'll have to do the same regarding these scoundrels. If you come to the negotiating table with a similar offer to ourselves, we would much appreciate it.

Thank you for your time.

-Sir Arthur Caithness, MP

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