I hope you and the Molly movement are holding strong despite the Crown's relentless attempts to tighten its grip on Dublin. I recently visited the Hood and saw the situation firsthand. After a particularly close encounter with the Crown’s patrols—please extend my gratitude to the pilots who aided in our escape—I’ve been working on a plan to redirect some of that pressure toward Sprague, which seems ready to ignite at any moment.
The idea is straightforward: deliver relief supplies while covertly arming the population on Sprague to lay the groundwork for a larger uprising—or at the very least, destabilize the Crown’s control. However, this initiative lacks the full backing of the Guild, leaving me reliant on my personal resources and a small group of trusted volunteers.
For this plan to succeed, we’ll need a secure storehouse for the more... sensitive supplies. I’m hoping you or the Republican Provisional Assembly might assist in securing such facilities.
Let me know if this is doable.
With regards
Albert Schulze, Guildmaster
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From: Matthew J. Burns To: Guildmaster Albert Schulze Subject: RE: An Update, with a plan.
Good day, Mr. Shulze.
It is good to hear from you. We are doing well enough, all things considered. Our home is a battlefield, and while I would prefer it was not so, our enemies are not giving us this choice. But we know this system, and that gives us the advantage. At least, Admiral O'Sullivan says so. I am inclined to leave tactics to more martially inclined minds than mine.
Your offer is intriguing, however. We do not currently hold much influence on Sprague itself, but we are interested in changing that. I will inquire with our local agents about securing some appropriate premises planetside. This may take some time - I trust you are alright with that.
Glad that my offer intrigued you minister, as for the wait time I see no issue with it gives me more time secure more materials from the suppliers and plug some holes in the plan.
Send my regards to Admiral O'Sullivan and good luck out there.
With regards
Albert Schulze, Guildmaster
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From: Matthew J. Burns To: Guildmaster Albert Schulze Subject: Means of Supply
Mr. Shulze.
One of our operatives has managed to secure a run down warehouse on Sprague that should work as a transfer site for moving your supplies to our base of operations. I will attach the address to this message.
You should be aware, however, that the BIS is paying special attention to the Kingdom's colonial interests in the system and will likely subject your transports to checks and cargo scans before you're allowed to enter orbit. I would advise against compromising the Guild by implicating it in dealings with us, to say nothing of compromising our own supply network. Ensure your people have a rock-solid alibi before you commit them. Do not, under any circumstance, transport illegal cargo, weapons, or munitions to the surface. We can handle that ourselves.
Food, medical supplies, machine parts, consumer electronics and mining tools are all needed in bulk quantities and should be easy enough to explain. Building materials, metals and alloys also work, as we can use them to make what we need.
I would also like to discuss a possible supply corridor into Dublin. As you know, the unstable jump connection to Omega-48, though it runs a number of other risks, allows us to completely bypass the blockade in New London. Furthermore, if I recall correctly, the Guild still has a number of operations in the area, including a station. A small flotilla of freighters based from there could greatly aid us in supplying Arranmore and Connacht.
I would agree that sending guild affiliate ships to deliver the illegal supplies should not be done. Instead, we are actively looking for trustworthy unaffiliated smugglers to assist us. However, the involvement of the BIS is a troubling as we were relying on the local militia, who could potentially be persuaded to overlook certain shipments.
Regarding the relief materials, I will ensure their delivery to Sprague without delay. Hopefully, the Crown does not attempt to appropriate some of them during inspections, as has become increasingly common of late.
About that corridor to Dublin from the Omegas, while it is unguarded it may be even more un-safe with how unstable it is. If we plan to use it on a more regular basis we should attempt to prioritize proper charting to reduce or better remove the danger our freighter pilots would face during the jump. Considering the sensitive nature of this information and operation, I would strongly recommend hiring the Starfliers. They are likely our best and most reliable option for this task.
With regards
Albert Schulze, Guildmaster
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From: Matthew J. Burns To: Guildmaster Albert Schulze Subject: Means of Supply
Good, good. I am glad we understand each other.
The Starfliers are somewhat of an unknown quantity, but I have heard of them. If you say they can help with charting the unstable jump corridor, I will look into enlisting their services. Let us hope that their navigation skills are matched by their discretion. The sooner our pilots can get underway on this alternate supply route, the better.
From: Matthew J. Burns To: Guildmaster Albert Schulze Subject: Means of Supply
Mr. Shulze.
On your recommendation, I have contacted the Starfliers and hired one of their number for help with charting the unstable jump hole. Their report is already in my possession, and my people are wrapping up the final surveys. All that's left is to test the data by outfitting an expedition through the corridor. If we are fortunate, our freighters should have an easier time traversing it, at least temporarily. We must press our advantage before the charted route becomes obsolete.
With your permission, I will give the necessary orders. I assume Madeira has not had any significant changes to its orbital path since we last had contact?
Those Starflyers work fast, Now time is of the essence the Guild will prepare supplies: hull panels, engine components, and medical equipment and water of course. If you believe anything else is needed ask and we will see what can be done.
Madeira has stayed in the same grid coordinates B-2. I would recommend staying in the Alegranza Cloud to avoid the sporadic corsair patrols. Perhaps we could temporarily use the storage depots of Garvagh assuming that it is possible. It could serve as a small way statuon for the ships braving the hole.
With regards
Albert Schulze, Guildmaster
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From: Matthew J. Burns To: Guildmaster Albert Schulze Subject: Means of Supply
Indeed.
We are unsure what state Garvagh's storage bays are in since its decommissioning. It is unlikely that we will be able to find adequate shelter there - the station was stripped of anything useful years ago. I fear its only use to us now is as a landmark for navigating the nebula.
We will dispatch the first convoy as soon as possible. By my estimates, it should arrive to Madeira no later than this weekend, provided there are no complications. Tell your people to expect them. Much hinges on their success.
From: Matthew J. Burns To: Guildmaster Albert Schulze Subject: Means of Supply
The convoy has made it, Mr. Schulze.
Utilising the data provided by the Starfliers, both freighters made a successful jump translation to Omega-48 through the unstable corridor and arrived for a rendezvous with your people. Unfortunately, they didn't escape notice by the Corsairs, and the resulting altercation caused some casualties among our escort ships, and as I am told, among the Guild's forces as well.
Apart from that, the mission was a complete success. Both freighters survived the engagement and have now returned to Arranmore with requisite supplies. Their reports are being studied and additional convoys are already being outfitted.
Unsurprisingly, the Cretan raiders pose an ever-present complication, but the hurdle of surviving passage through an unstable jump hole has been cleared. We cannot give up now.
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