QCP to the COZ

[Doc Holliday]

*incoming transmission*
Comm ID: [TAZ]Doc Holliday
To: Mr. Edward Hawkins
RE: Treaties
Encryption: Very High

Greetings, Mr. Hawkins,

I have found what I need. I will post your original demands and work from there. Rather then submit a counter proposal, I would like to work a final draft for both our peoples. So, sit back, grab a drink and we can get to work.

The Original QCP Proposals:

1) Both the QCP and BAF are to be given the right to hunt down and kill anyone considered hostile to Bretonia within the NFZ of Freeport 1, as well as within the system of Omega-49 and the NFZ of Planet Gran Canaria.

We have the NFZ in place for the safety of all people. BMM and Bowex each have an office on FP1. Are you willing to compromise their safety or anyone elses by having the base take fire? The Wilde recently injured hundreds and killed several by assaulting it. The same applies to Gran Canaria. If you want to hunt hostiles in the system, feel free. We do maintain patrols to enforce the 5k rule. I will add that the NFZ rule is being edited by some other council members.


2) The Zoners will allow the delivery of Bretonian refugees to the Port Jackson colony at no additional cost to Bowex or any other organization (attempts to 'send the bill' to Kusari is welcomed, however). Said refugees will continue to remain Bretonian citizens, if they so wish, and will remain under the sovereign rule of the Crown of Bretonia. Refugees will be allowed free reign to travel on Gran Canaria outside of the Port Jackson colony, but will be expected to adhere to Zoner laws while doing so.

The Port Jackson agreement was the product of many days of hard work between the leadership of Bowex and the Zoner Council. It is completed, signed by both parties, recognized by the Bretonian government and the refugees are being well taken care of, the money received being used for their care. My medical team spends much time amongst them as well and they are greatful. If they want to travel outside the Port Jackson facility that is fine. Mind you, a lot of areas of the planet are purposely left unspoiled so there are a lot of natural hazards to consider.
Send the bill to Kusari? That would be neat but wouldn't get far I'm sure.



3) Those Mollys and their families displaced by the Cork Massacre wishing to make a new life for themselves will be allowed to settle their own sovereign colony on Gran Canaria, at no charge. If unable to supply their own sufficient defense measures, the Zoners will be responsible for keeping them safe from any possible Corsair hostilities towards their fledgling colony, as well as towards any ship hauling refugees or supplies to said colony.

I received a transmission from Molly leadership yesterday asking that they not be a part of this agreement. Here is a piece of the transmission the Consul sent: I'm just asking you to try to exclude those bits involving the Mollies from the QCP treaty that was just published. They certainly don't have any right to do that, as much as we appreciate it.
But, the mere thought of money covering over the wounds of the souls lost in the Cork bombing is so repugnant that I refuse any of your generous offers! You shall not give me a single penny, no sir!
We will respect their wishes. As it is, we do some business with them so if they wish to approach us with something, they can do so of their own free will.


4) A public apology will be issued to the families of the Cork Massacre from the Zoners for any unintentional part they may have played in the tragedy. A number of Sirius Credits in the amount of 50 million will be payed to the Molly Republic to be distributed among those affected, to assist them in the rebuilding of their lives.

The Zoners had nothing to do with the Cork Massacre. Many of us know nothing about it so why should we apologize or pay for it? Again, the Mollies requested that they NOT be a part of these proceedings so again, those wishes will be respected.


5) Bretonia Mining & Minerals (BMM) will be granted rights to prospecting and mining within the western half of the Omega-49 system. BMM will not initiate hostilities towards any other miners or traders in the Omega-49 system, save for those known to be an enemy to Bretonia. If deemed to be desirable, BMM will be allowed to construct a mining base within the western half of the Omega-49 system, with a minimum of 10k distance from the Dublin jump hole.

While BMM are already visitors to the niobium mining fields, if they wish to retain a contract to do so, they can contact us and work out an agreement. The IMG did so and have not only flourished but have provided it's own security. This also applies to any facilities they may wish to build. IMG requested permission, Bowex reached to us for an agreement, why shouldn't the BMM?

6) Any and all bounties placed by Zoners on the QCP or any lawful Bretonian faction will be immediately rescinded. A number of Sirius Credits in the amount of 50 million will be payed to the QCP as restitution for the damage already caused by such bounties.

I believe, Mr. Hawkins, the bounties placed on either side have been declared illegal and dissolved. 50 million credits as restitution? I know of one Zoner ship, the Moonstone, was destroyed at your hands as were some others. It cost more than 50 million to replace it. I suggest we forget it and move forward. Nothing will be gained by living in the past.


7) The QCP agrees not to accept any 'blanket' bounties against Zoners. However, individual bounties against Zoners proven to be aiding the enemies of Bretonia will still be viable.

This is acceptable nor will accept any against the QCP. As with Zoners in house space or other areas, if they violate laws, they are not protected and are on their own regarding consequence. We have seen the animosity created by these blanket bounties. We can smooth that by not issuing these bounties at all on either side.


8) The QCP agrees not to 'pirate', for credits or cargo, any Zoner vessel not hauling goods to or from the base(s) of those deemed to be an enemy of Bretonia (Kusari, CR, Corsairs, etc.), or those caught hauling slaves or artifacts, or those within the borders of Kusari. Proof of destination may be requested, and the QCP may choose to 'escort' Zoner vessels to their destinations to be sure of their legality. Zoner vessels proven to be liars will be forever open to piracy and/or destruction.

We would be greatful if the QCP would leave us to our peace and not pirate. It would be one less thing to worry about. I know the Kusari route of which you speak as I fly it frequently, the deuterium route we use going to Ames research in Kepler via the Taus/Kyushu/Shikoku/Kepler. It is a route and nothing more as there is really no place to stop on the way that buys deuterium. As it is, many of us try to keep our routes FP to FP as much as possible and it does take us through house space more often than not.
My only problem with a QCP escort through Kusari is if say, the KNF stopped them, that Zoner could be deemed "guilty by association." So, that could be more of a problem than anything, being escorted by a Bretonian in Kusari space. You have the route used, that should be sufficient I would think.

Mr. Hawkins, I'm sure there is more work to be done so let's keep the lines of communication open.

Yours in Eris,
Dr. John Henry Holliday
Council Chairman

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