To the Gas Miners Guild

[Kaiserreich Rheinland]

Guten Tag esteemed representatives of the Gas Miners Guild,

My name is Elise Adelheid, and I represent Rheinland Kairserreich.

As you so well know, there has been a shift in power in Rheinland. Supported by the will of the people, the Imperial Party of Rheinland was elected to represent the House, unfortunately this brought down the wrath of the Federative Government. This ultimately lead to unwanted and unnecessary armed conflict within the House.

This aside, I am contacting you to inform you that we are now holding the majority of stations and planets within the Rheinland space and we are the de facto in control of the Government and our Fleet.

I am also contacting you in regards to our vision for the future of Rheinland. Our future lies not within the Sigmas and with that in mind, as well as taking into consideration that the Imperial Party of Rheinland opposed the Bundestag push to declare war on your organisation; we are looking to seek an agreement for peace and to establish our borders and to finally allow free passage between our sectors of space. However, we will want to bring into the discussion that the fate of the system Luneburg, which is falling at the edge of the Crow Nebula, known by your teams and Kusarians as a whole as Sigma-15, shall not be negotiable and will remain within the Rheinland Kaiserreich borders. We will, however, renounce any claims regarding Sigma-21, insisting only in free movement and trade within the mentioned star system.

I am aware that this may come as a surprise to you, as in the past you had your differences with the Imperial Rheinland, but I must say again that this current government, our Kaiser especially and our Reichstag is interested to have peace with our neighbors and to provide a better life for all citizens within and outside of our borders.

With that in mind, I propose that we should come down and find ourselves a common ground so that both our people and prosper, in peace, alongside as neighbours and not enemies, we must allow serenity in our lives and banish the spectre of death that for so long was a mark in our lives.

With good thoughts and deepest sincerity,

Elise Adelheid,
Minister of Foreign Affairs.

[Gas Miners Guild]

Minister Adelheid,

The Gas Miners Guild has not, at any point, had any desire for conflict with the people or any government of Rheinland this stance remains unchanged. The Guild is of the view that diplomacy may still prevail in putting an end to what is a pointless conflict that benefits none.

The strife House Rheinland is currently experiencing is public knowledge and it is surely the everyday Rheinland citizen who suffers most. The Guild appreciates the difficulties faced by all and still seeks a peaceful and constructive relationship with your government. To this end, in a show of good faith and to facilitate further productive discussion, an immediate cessation of hostilities between GMG and the Rheinland Military, in the form of a formal ceasefire, is suggested.

In there interests of transparency and cooperation, GMG readily declares that it seeks a full and immediate withdrawal of the Rheinland Military from Sigma-21, as well as the recognition of the system as independent, sovereign Gas Miners Guild space as per the rest of the Sigma Systems.

Any further terms are entirely open to discussion and The Guild is most receptive to the thoughts and opinions of the Rheinland Kairserreich on how best to proceed from our current juncture. Your comment is awaited with friendly anticipation.

Cordially,

Keiji Namura

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[Kaiserreich Rheinland]

Guten Abend

Hearing you are seeking a peaceful and constructive relationship has brought joy. As representative of his Majesty himself, I am here to offer a formal cease fire agreement, you can find this attached below. As the Foreign Minister, I have signed this on behalf of Kaiserreich Rheinland. It is important to note that this will only be active if a representative from the Gas Miners Guild is to sign this document also.

I request that you take the time to review this document and should you wish to make any amendments, please feel free to let me know.

Ceasefire

>>The Kaiserreich Rheinland-Gas Miner Guild Ceasefire

"Ceasefire of Saigon"

The Treaty of Saigon (henceforth "the treaty"), shall be held by all Signatories to be a legal and binding document in all regards which are contained therein. The Negotiating Signatories declare the implicit signatory state of contracting constituents, henceforth "Contracting Signatories". Negotiating Signatories (henceforth, "the signatories") shall be defined as the Representatives of full power and right for the Gas Miners Guild (henceforth "GMG Representatives"), and of the Kaiserreich Rheinland (henceforth "Rheinland Representatives").

This Ceasefire Agreement shall enter into force on 00:00 hours on June the 2nd, 827. This date may not be postponed, and the ceasefire instructions will be sent to all elements of the representatives’ military forces.

We, the Signatories of this Agreement, Kaiserreich Rheinland and Gas Miners Guild, confirm the commitment to respect and implement an immediate ceasefire between our forces and to end the conflict, being aware of the need to create an environment of stability and peace, needed to lead to a lasting peace in the sector, determined to prevent a renewal of hostilities that may harm the stability in the region and affect the lives of our citizens and the trade between the signatories of this agreement, rejecting the use of violence in achieving political goals and we are commited to promote and respect in full the human rights and to offer humanitarian aid.

The Signatories of this Ceasefire will promote and apply orders which will stop the perpetuation of violence between the armed forces of Gas Miners Guild Paramilitary and Kaiserreich Rheinland Military and affiliated security wings. This Ceasefire Agreement shall enter into force, and the Signatories shall immediately cease hostilities in any way, shape or form, starting from the signature of this formal document. The Signatories shall ensure that all armed groups under their command or affiliated with them, will comply with this Agreement.

>> The Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement agrees the following points:

1. Kaiserreich Rheinland shall permanently withdraw all military forces from the Sigma 21 system, effectively immediate, with the sole exception of Sigma-15, also known as Lunenburg, which is part of Kaiserreich Rheinland. The Empire of Rheinland will renounce any claim to any Sigma System with the exception of Sigma-15.
   
   
2. Kaiserreich Rheinland Military units shall be guaranteed safe passage to reach the assembly area within the borders of Kaiserreich Rheinland. Gas Miners Guild shall not engage any vessels on the withdraw or their support vessels while they are trespassing the Sigma systems towards Kaiserreich Rheinland.
   
   *Note: Kaiserreich Rheinland will not be held responsible for any actions committed by the Federal Forces, as they are seen as Enemies of the Empire of Rheinland.
   
   
3. In the matter of secure border systems, a radius of 15 clicks from the Jump Hole connecting the Kaiserreich Rheinland Systems to Sigma systems, shall be declared a demilitarised zone, without military presence or modular installations.
   
   
4. The present signatories shall not execute or support any forces that are having the intent to commit acts of aggression against the signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement.
   
   
5. The military forces of the current Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement can enter in the border systems of the respective areas if they are in pursuit of criminal elements, pursuit which begun in their space. The pursuit cannot continue more than 50 clicks from the point of entry to the system.
   
   
6. The Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement agrees to cooperate and ensure that the criminal elements are recognised by Law Enforcement agencies and will create joint task forces to bring known criminals to justice. This can be done by informing the current governmental forces of their intent, using secure channels.
   
   
7. The Signatories shall provide security guarantees for the safe and unhindered return of any war prisoners or detainees withheld as a consequence of the conflict, which are currently in imprisonment.
   
   
8. In case of disasters and calamities, the Signatories will create favourable conditions to supplying emergency relief and provide security for the unhindered access by units which are designated to assist with the humanitarian aid. The Signatories shall secure and provide free passage and unimpeded access within the disaster zone for any humanitarian personnel.
   
   
9. The Signatories shall guarantee the unhindered, free movement and access to civilian facilities to all civilian entities established within the Signatories borders, in the matters of trade and access to raw resources, if negotiated, throughout their entire space.
   
   
10. The Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement shall communicate the ceasefire to the civilian population through print, radio or any other possible means of communication, providing the text of this Agreement without any alteration and shall not interfere with the dissemination of information.

The Following acts shall constitute a violation of this Ceasefire Agreement, causing the current Ceasefire Agreement to be declared null and void.

1. Military or hostile attacks against forces, positions or properties of Signatories, including attacks through proxy military or groups, with intent to destabilize the region.
   
   
2. Acquiring, fortifying or distributing arms, ammunition or any other war equipment to enemies of the current signatories.
   
   
3. Attempts to occupy or occupying new positions or supporting offensives from the third parties against the Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement.
   
   
4. Harassment, attacks, unlawful detaining and seizing of cargo from Civilian entities, or Merchant Navy, unless the said entities are transporting goods which are deemed contraband by the Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement. Both parties shall inform each other regarding the items or goods which they consider to be contraband within their borders. Each civilian entity (unit) is having the responsibility to obey the law within their current Star System and not deviate from it.
   
   
5. Restriction or obstruction of the free movement through the space controlled by the Signatories of this Treaty.
   
   
6. Reinforcing points of entry within their respective systems with minefields, without informing the other party about an alternative route, to minimise the risk of life loss.
   
   
7. The usage of propaganda (including defamatory, untruthful or derogatory statements) regarding the other Signatory of this Ceasefire Agreement.
   
   
8. Establishing of unlawful sanctions or blockades against Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement.
   
   
9. Espionage (including corporate espionage), spying or acts of sabotage or promoting violence within the borders of the Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement.
   
   
10. Supporting any acts of terrorism within the borders of the Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement.

>> Signatory Sheet

Accepting and acknowledging the articles of this Ceasefire Agreement:
On Behalf of Gas Miners Guild,
On Behalf of Kaiserreich Rheinland,




Signed on Behalf of the Kaiserreich Rheinland




Signed on Behalf of the Gas Miners Guild,

With good thoughts and deepest sincerity,

Elise Adelheid,
Minister of Foreign Affairs.

[Gas Miners Guild]

Minister Adelheid,

Your proposal is one with which The Guild generally agrees and the overall aim of a peaceful settlement is shared.

The Guild's red lines are its sovereignty in and ownership of the Sigma Systems which it cannot relinquish. Sigma-15 in particular is a potential flashpoint, but it is recognised in order to come to a genuine and fair peace, that there must be a give and take between the Gas Miners Guild and Empire of Rheinland. As such, The Guild is prepared to withdraw its Sigma designation from Sigma-15 and formally recognise it as the Luneberg system, Rheinland space.

In regards to elements of the proposed agreement such as shared security cooperation, while these too would be positive steps, a slower approach would be preferred. Our unfortunate conflict has left wounds on both sides and while time is the great healer, space to breathe is also treatment in itself. A brief respite separately would go a long way to reconciling the divide between our peoples. Furthermore, overall, brevity and simplicity is most constructive.

As such, The Guild suggests the following, based on your initial proposal:

Spoiler

1. The Gas Miners Guild and Kaserreich Rheinland will immediately cease hostilities.

2, Kaiserreich Rheinland shall permanently withdraw all military forces from the Sigma 21 system, effectively immediately.

3. Kaiserreich Rheinland will renounce its claim to the Sigma-21 system and formally recognise it as Guild space.

4. Both GMG and Rheinland agree to reclassify the Sigma-15 system as Luneburg, Rheinland space.

5. Kaiserreich Rheinland Military units shall be permitted by Guild paramilitary forces to return to within the borders of Kaiserreich Rheinland unhindered. The Gas Miners Guild shall not engage any vessels that are withdrawing from the Sigma Systems to Rheinland space.

6. The Signatories shall provide security guarantees for the safe and unhindered return of any war prisoners or detainees withheld as a consequence of the conflict, which are currently in imprisonment.

7. The Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement shall communicate the ceasefire to the civilian population through print, radio or any other possible means of communication, providing the text of this Agreement without any alteration and shall not interfere with the dissemination of information.

8. Neither Signatory shall seek reparations of any form from the other.

The Guild would propose the above as an initial measure, with, subject to your acceptance, a scheduled review in three months from the signing of any agreement, when we may together reassess our situations and discuss any further additions or amendments such as those involving security cooperation.

Your thoughts are most welcome.

Cordially,

Keiji Namura

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[Kaiserreich Rheinland]

Guten Abend,

We are glad that the Guild is looking to cement a ceasefire and is also looking for future amiable relations.

As you pointed, there is a lot of history between our Empire and your Organisation and some time apart will be needed indeed, but pirates and criminal elements will not allow us to do that. With that in mind, I respectfully ask the Guild to reconsider and we should look at means to ensure that criminals from both our spaces are not going unpunished. We are happy to hear the GMG solution to this matter.

Your request about the status of the Sigma-21 has been brought to the attention of the Reichstag and I can declare the following:

“Kaiserreich Rheinland acknowledges Gas Miner Guild sovereignty over their operations within Sigma 21 and we guarantee that no Kaiserreich Rheinland Corporation will engage into exploitation of local resources.“

That being said, we are presenting another draft of the Treaty.

Ceasefire

>>The Kaiserreich Rheinland-Gas Miner Guild Ceasefire

"Ceasefire of Saigon"

The Treaty of Saigon (henceforth "the treaty"), shall be held by all Signatories to be a legal and binding document in all regards which are contained therein. The Negotiating Signatories declare the implicit signatory state of contracting constituents, henceforth "Contracting Signatories". Negotiating Signatories (henceforth, "the signatories") shall be defined as the Representatives of full power and right for the Gas Miners Guild (henceforth "GMG Representatives"), and of the Kaiserreich Rheinland (henceforth "Rheinland Representatives").

This Ceasefire Agreement shall enter into force on 00:00 hours on June the 2nd, 827. This date may not be postponed, and the ceasefire instructions will be sent to all elements of the representatives’ military forces.

We, the Signatories of this Agreement, Kaiserreich Rheinland and Gas Miners Guild, confirm the commitment to respect and implement an immediate ceasefire between our forces and to end the conflict, being aware of the need to create an environment of stability and peace, needed to lead to a lasting peace in the sector, determined to prevent a renewal of hostilities that may harm the stability in the region and affect the lives of our citizens and the trade between the signatories of this agreement, rejecting the use of violence in achieving political goals and we are committed to promote and respect in full the human rights and to offer humanitarian aid.

The Signatories of this Ceasefire will promote and apply orders which will stop the perpetuation of violence between the armed forces of Gas Miners Guild Paramilitary and Kaiserreich Rheinland Military and affiliated security wings. This Ceasefire Agreement shall enter into force, and the Signatories shall immediately cease hostilities in any way, shape or form, starting from the signature of this formal document. The Signatories shall ensure that all armed groups under their command or affiliated with them, will comply with this Agreement.

>> The Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement agrees the following points:

• Kaiserreich Rheinland shall permanently withdraw all military forces from the Sigma 21 system, effectively immediate, with the sole exception of Sigma-15, also known as Lunenburg, which is part of Kaiserreich Rheinland. The Empire of Rheinland will renounce any claim to any Sigma System with the exception of Sigma-15, known as Lunenburg.
  
  
• Kaiserreich Rheinland acknowledges Gas Miner Guild sovereignty over their operations within Sigma 21 and we guarantee that no Kaiserreich Rheinland Corporation will engage into exploitation of local resources.
  
  
• Kaiserreich Rheinland Military units shall be guaranteed safe passage to reach the assembly area within the borders of Kaiserreich Rheinland. Gas Miners Guild shall not engage any vessels on the withdraw or their support vessels while they are trespassing the Sigma systems towards Kaiserreich Rheinland.
  
  [indent]*Note: Kaiserreich Rheinland will not be held responsible for any actions committed by the Federal Forces, as they are seen as Enemies of the Empire of Rheinland.
  
  
• In the matter of secure border systems, a radius of 15 clicks from the Jump Hole connecting the Kaiserreich Rheinland Systems to Sigma systems, shall be declared a demilitarised zone, without military presence or modular installations.
  
  
• The present signatories shall not execute or support any forces that are having the intent to commit acts of aggression against the signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement.
  
  
• The military forces of the current Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement will not enter in the border systems of the respective areas if they are in pursuit of criminal elements, pursuit which begun in their space.
  
  
• The Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement agrees to cooperate and ensure that the criminal elements are recognized by Law Enforcement agencies and will create joint task forces to bring known criminals to justice. This can be done by informing the current governmental forces of their intent, using secure channels.
  
  
• The Signatories shall provide security guarantees for the safe and unhindered return of any war prisoners or detainees withheld as a consequence of the conflict, which are currently in imprisonment.
  
  
• In case of disasters and calamities, the Signatories will create favorable conditions to supplying emergency relief and provide security for the unhindered access by units which are designated to assist with the humanitarian aid. The Signatories shall secure and provide free passage and unimpeded access within the disaster zone for any humanitarian personnel.
  
  
• The Signatories shall guarantee the unhindered, free movement and access to civilian facilities to all civilian entities established within the Signatories borders, in the matters of trade and access to raw resources, if negotiated, throughout their entire space.
  
  
• The Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement shall communicate the ceasefire to the civilian population through print, radio or any other possible means of communication, providing the text of this Agreement without any alteration and shall not interfere with the dissemination of information.

The Following acts shall constitute a violation of this Ceasefire Agreement, causing the current Ceasefire Agreement to be declared null and void.

• Military or hostile attacks against forces, positions or properties of Signatories, including attacks through proxy military or groups, with intent to destabilize the region.
  
  
• Acquiring, fortifying or distributing arms, ammunition or any other war equipment to enemies of the current signatories.
  
  
• Attempts to occupy or occupying new positions or supporting offensives from the third parties against the Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement.
  
  
• Harassment, attacks, unlawful detaining and seizing of cargo from Civilian entities, or Merchant Navy, unless the said entities are transporting goods which are deemed contraband by the Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement. Both parties shall inform each other regarding the items or goods which they consider to be contraband within their borders. Each civilian entity (unit) is having the responsibility to obey the law within their current Star System and not deviate from it.
  
  
• Restriction or obstruction of the free movement through the space controlled by the Signatories of this Treaty.
  
  
• Reinforcing points of entry within their respective systems with minefields, without informing the other party about an alternative route, to minimize the risk of life loss.
  
  
• The usage of propaganda (including defamatory, untruthful or derogatory statements) regarding the other Signatory of this Ceasefire Agreement.
  
  
• Establishing of unlawful sanctions or blockades against Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement.
  
  
• Espionage (including corporate espionage), spying or acts of sabotage or promoting violence within the borders of the Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement.
  
  
• Supporting any acts of terrorism within the borders of the Signatories of this Ceasefire Agreement.

>> Signatory Sheet

Accepting and acknowledging the articles of this Ceasefire Agreement:

• On Behalf of Gas Miners Guild:
  
• On Behalf of Kaiserreich Rheinland: Elise Adelheid.

Signed on Behalf of the Kaiserreich Rheinland



Signed on Behalf of the Gas Miners Guild,

I think that this draft will be to your organisation liking and we are looking forward to any other suggestions the Gas Miner Guild may have.

With good thoughts and deepest sincerity,

Elise Adelheid,
Minister of Foreign Affairs.

[Kaiserreich Rheinland]

Guten Abend,


The Empire of Rheinland is still waiting for a response from the honourable delegates of Gas Miner Guild regarding the new treaty.

We have already had talks with the Reformed Empire of Kusari and we are waiting for the Gas Miner Guild to ratify the treaty and then we can have peace between our people and once more, the prosperity to be returned within our systems and trade would once more be open between us and our northern neighbours.


With good thoughts and deepest sincerity,

Elise Adelheid,
Minister of Foreign Affairs

Elise Adelheid,
Minister of Foreign Affairs.

[Gas Miners Guild]

To whom it may concern,

The Gas Miners Guild seeks to conclude its discussions with House Rheinland, but notes its political landscape has changed and queries whether the Rheinland Kaiserreich is still the correct signatory to any arrangements.

Despite a cessation of hostilities, our Houses remain technically at war and we therefore seek your comment so we might swiftly come to a formal discontinuation of this unfortunate oversight.

Cordially,

Keiji Namura

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[Rheinland Government]

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Guten Tag Herr Namura.

My name is Lothar Friedemann, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Rheinland - I am pleased to hear from your Guildmaster and I am ready to negotiate terms between the people of Rheinland and the Gas Miners Guild. I am looking forward to your message Her Namura.

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Kind regards,
Lothar Friedemann

Minister of Foreign Affairs

[Gas Miners Guild]

Minister Friedemann,

Thank you for your response.

It is noted that while the Gas Miners Guild and Rheinland Military have already come to a ceasefire and withdrawn from each other's space, this is not an end to our state of war. The Guild now seeks a peace agreement and would prefer to streamline any such proposition to cover the most pressing issues and therefore expedite the process. The following is proposed:

Spoiler

1. The Gas Miners Guild and Rheinland agree to formally end their mutual state of war and adopt the same neutral stance as enjoyed prior to war.
   
   
2. Rheinland will renounce its claim to the Sigma-21 system and formally recognise it as Guild space.
   
   
3. The Signatories agree to reclassify the Sigma-15 system as Luneburg, Rheinland space, to which The Guild lays no claim.
   
   
4. The Signatories shall provide security guarantees for the safe and unhindered return of any war prisoners or detainees, withheld as a consequence of the conflict, which are currently in imprisonment.
   
   
5. Rheinland will restore the rights and protections to safely to conduct lawful business in its space unhindered to the Gas Miners Guild.
   
   
6. The Gas Miners Guild will restore the rights and protections to safely conduct lawful business in its space unhindered to Daumann Heavy Construction and Imperial Shipping.
   
   
7. Each Signatory shall henceforth abide by the laws and regulations of the other.
   
   
8. Neither Signatory shall seek reparations of any form from the other.

This preliminary arrangement is provided for your perusal and your comment is most welcome.

Cordially,

Keiji Namura

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[Rheinland Government]

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Herr Namura.

I have read your terms for the peace treaty and I generally agree with you but paragraph two in your proposal is in conflict with the Treaty of Nevers & Second Treaty of Nevers. However, this is a delicate situation as both treaties have been signed by representatives of the Empire of Rheinland which has been replaced by the House of Rheinland, and the Holstein Accords bind us to the treaties created by Federals of Imperialists representatives. I would suggest opening negotiations with the three parties involved so we can come to a conclusion that fits everyone. All other paragraphs are appreciated and shall be agreed on.

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Kind regards,
Lothar Friedemann

Minister of Foreign Affairs