I have to re-iterate what mr. Henderson is stating. While things seem tense in the field, diplomatically I am not getting the impression Bretonia wishes to be rid of us. The fact that the IMG is likely the thirdmost revenue generating organization from common Bretonian taxes (aside from Bowex and BMM - we have surpassed Cryer in the past months) might have something to do with it. Quite simply put, Bretonia has more to gain from us then they have to lose. So any form of a structural ousting is highly unlikely. That aside, if they would act against us, it would push the Guild straight into the arms of Kusari. The Bretonian admiralty may be a bit stoic, but they are not slow.
That said, bad blood in the field is to be expected, given recent events. I would advise the following: Patrol fleet:
- Escort mining vessels and guard Hood only, no active patrols. This will reduce the chance of you happening onto an unfortunate situation. No recon sorties for the present.
- Respond to mutual threats by offering the Armed Forces assistance. Accept that they may refuse.
- Troublesome AI vessels are free to be engaged as long as there is noone aboard them (IE the vessel is fully automated).
Mining fleet:
- Focus in general should be on mining. Where possible, cooperate with the MMC to mine in the Arranmore vicinity. That will keep you out of the way of BMM and the Armed Forces. Right now the Mollies probably like you better then the Armed Forces do.
- If Arranmore is not an option, use the G2 (northeast) field only. H4 (east) field is where the Armed Forces and BMM will be concentrating their efforts. Technically we're allowed to go there as well, but given the circumstance, some distance may be in order.
These guidelines are temporary, until things cool down again in a few weeks. Let the IAB focus on those aliens they are so fond of. And Patterson? It's only a matter of time before he crosses a line that even the Armed Forces can't ignore. Fanatics, in the end, always do.
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