QCP to the COZ

[Doc Holliday]

Greetings Again, Mr. Hawkins,

First:

First, with regards to possible QCP 'escorts', that is only so we may verify that the Zoner's destination is indeed the destination they tell us, and not a base of our enemies. The only other option in this situation is to continue 'levying fines' and/or confiscating cargo of any Zoner trade vessel found within Kusari or heading in that direction. Frankly, we have better things to do with our time, so in most cases I doubt we would opt to 'escort' traders, unless we have reason to be suspicious.

Then I think we have an understanding here. The route I mentioned to Ames is an old route that is still popular so there would be no reason to suspect otherwise.

But don't let it be said that we're nothing but greedy bastards, we're looking out for the good of all of Bretonia's people.

No one said that of you at least not to me anyway. Let's not put words in each others mouths.

Regarding the Freeport incident awhile back, it was a direct assault with heavy bombardment. It was repaired and deficiencies were corrected and yes, the armor plating was purchased in Leeds and some of our own production as well. I shipped some in from Leeds myself.
We also do our best to maintain security of the bases. Some of the NFZ rules are being re-addressed. As with anything good, it takes time for a positive change.

Now for these matters:

About Port Jackson... It was my impression, confirmed to me by an old friend in Bowex, that the money paid by them for the Port Jackson colony is merely to 'lease' the land, and indeed, that Bowex is handling the care and wellbeing of the citizens there. I'm sure your medical assistance is appreciated, but I assure you, Bretonia has doctors too, and Bowex is shipping in the best possible. Now I do have a question for you: Why do you charge Bowex to lease a limited portion of 'your' land on Gran Canaria, yet let the Corsairs colonize freely? Corsairs who are not, supposedly, allies of yours.

You would be correct. The agreement made by Bowex was indeed a lease of 10 years which will be renewable if they want it to be with another meeting. Yes, Bretonia does have doctors, I have several of them on my staff working with me. We learn much from one another and we don't charge nor have we ever charged one credit for the work we do.

As for why the Corsairs colonize freely? I'll tell you why.
The Corsair settlement is on the far side of the planet which we have left alone as the Zoners who settled the planet wanted to leave as much of it unspoiled as possible. It was then largely ignored for decades. A short time after the settlement of Port Jackson was finalized, we started getting reports of a Corsair colony on the far side. Sure enough, there was but they weren't the pirating types you know of. They too had farms of their own and were leading a life the same as we were, one of a peaceful existence. The only way we knew who they were was when we were told by their leadership that they had left Crete to find fertile lands to settle on. They also recognized that our sovereignty of the planet and agreed to live by our laws and ways. We have not had one problem from them since.

Also in the mix is a group known as The Brotherhood. I'm sure you have heard of them. They approached us as well. Their leader as he explained, had also left Crete for a more peaceful existence. They do not live on the planet but elsewhere. He explained that he wanted to be "A different kind Corsair, A bridge builder."
I know you find such thing hard to believe I'm sure. Perhaps one day you should speak with him. He won't bite if you show some respect. He will return it.
We have no alliance with the Corsairs as so many claim. When one has so many borders with so many different people you have to learn how to live amongst each other. If you don't at first greet someone with gunfire, you might find a better result. Try it sometime.

I just find it disturbing that you would give a blanket sentence of innocent people who have abandoned their origins to seek a new life, a new way, a peaceful existence. There are some who would call it racism and that is an attitude no Zoner can welcome. If I judged all Bretonians based on the actions of the QCP, then all Bretonians would be vigilante pirates. They are not. I think you get my point.

So think about what I say. I'm sure there is room to work things out.

Dr. John Henry Holliday

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