QCP to the COZ

[Doc Holliday]

*nods* Mr. Hawkins,

I took a few days to get my thoughts together and to attend a meeting with Bretonian authorities in New London. We got a few issues sorted out.

*hands Mr. Hawkins a computer chip*

If you plug that into your com you will here the dispatch message between Mr. Dix Rivan of the Zoner Consortium and BAF headquarters where he called for and received his clearance to pass through Bretonian space, just as I told you he had. If anyone is owed an apology, it is Mr. Rivan by your esteemed leader.
We have been told to keep these through flights to a minimum of any ship but should we need to, request via com clearance and take a route away from heavy populations which is something we practice anyway.
More recently, a Mr. Michael Geare destroyed an OSI transport in the Taus killing two crewmembers. Why? Because he was transporting deuterium to Ames research via the Taus and using jumpholes throughout Kusari to get to Kepler? I find this dispicable. We talk in good faith while your men commit murder!

Now, I would like to ask of you, how do you feel working for a man who has admitted to being a racist against Zoners? Again, how can we possibly talk in good faith with this thought in mind? Are these talks just a way to go round and round with no resolve? A smoke screen if you will by Mr. Stuart with no intention of ever achieving a peaceful solution let alone keeping his end of the bargain when and if an agreement is reached? Know this, Mr. Hawkins, if he is targeting Zoners over the Corsair issue on Gran Canaria, I suggest you all start turning your gun sights on some others that do business with them like the Junkers at Trafalgar. Or is it just hatred of Zoners that blinds him to the truth? I'm rather curious myself.

Now, you asked what we can offer? Well, apparently, we have nothing you want. You don't care for credits nor do you want use of our bases so I guess I can't offer you anything of substance. But, I will do this. Since Mr. Stuart claims to speak for all of Bretonia, even though the government says he is not, I will recognize him as the Ambassador of Bretonia. Mind you, I have given you a note from the Mollies saying they do not want others representing them so we will honor it. I'm sure Mr. Stuart knows that when you are in leadership, EVERYTHING is your fault. I get that often. So, as a result of his new position, here are some things to remember.

-For every ship destroyed or harassed by the QCP, an unknown ship will suffer the same fate. Maybe not by our hand but it will.
-If our trade routes are disturbed, the House Mr. Stuart represents will suffer for it. Remember, we control some of the much needed commodities the house needs and don't deny we do. He will get to explain to the Queen his actions.
-Also keep in mind that it is I who holds the lease agreement in my vault for Port Jackson. In as much as I don't care to act without consulting my colleagues, I hold the right to exercise executive power over it.

Your efforts to bring us to our knees before the Bretonian Crown will not only fail but they will cause more resentment of Bretonia itself.
Your efforts to force us to turn on the Corsair colonists only will push us further towards them which is the opposite effect of what you seek.
Your efforts to break us only makes our resolve stronger.

*starts getting visibly angry*
Frankly, I'm having a hard time working with someone who represents a racist and who allows the attack of ships while two people sit and work in good faith. I may or may not return. If not, I will have someone take my place. I have people to work with who WANT resolve!

*Stands up, grabs his case and heads for the door. Before exiting, he turns with a look of disgust*

Damned Bretonians. The only group of people whom I can't through to.

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