To: Crayterian and Kusarian Ministries of Foreign Affairs || From: Bretonia

[The Kingdom of Bretonia]

Kingdom of Bretonia - Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Her Grace The Duchess of London

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Good day Mrs Ward, Mr Toshinori,

Our ambassador to Kusari has just returned from the talks with Mr Toshinari on New Tokyo and has submitted his report. According to him, these were the results of our negotiations:

1. It was agreed that Tau-23 will not be claimed by either of our states and that it will be left for free exploitation by our corporations.
   
2. It was agreed that Bretonia will renounce its claim on Tau-29.
   
3. It was agreed that no Gallic corporations nor law enforcement will be allowed to enter Tau-23.
   
4. It was discussed that Kusari could resolve the Helios question by selling the Helios wreck to Crayter.
   
5. The state of Barra was discussed: it is a decrepit and barely functional station that Kusari wants to scuttle and build a new, military-grade outpost for Crayter, 90% at Crayter's expense.
   
6. It was agreed that Bretonia will officially grant the KNF rights to stay in Tau-31 should Kusari cover half the expenses necessary to rebuild Stokes Station.
   
7. It was agreed that the Treaty of Rishiri does not prevent Kusari from demanding reparations from the first war with Gallia and Mr Toshinori promised to do his best to convince the Kusari government that joining forces in our demand for reparations from Gallia would be best.
   

Following our ambassador's return, Bretonia contacted Crayter about points 4 and 5. Crayter has refused the ideas in their entirety. We were also informed that Crayter's own attempts to contact Kusari were ignored.

The Kingdom of Bretonia has not taken a liking to this bicker over trifles. What we are trying to build together is of crucial relevance not only to us, but it is our sacred duty to all of Sirius. Together with our combined might, we must form a tenacious barrier between civilisation and all possible Gallic encroachment in the future. This is above us all as individual states.

The Bretonian Foreign Office feels that it is our duty to intervene in this pointless dispute and put a stop to it for the greater good. We will present our final conditions. Should they not be acceptable, then the Kingdom of Bretonia, as an independent state, will have the right to look for a separate settlement with the Gallic Union that will ensure its survival as an independent state, instead of committing to a treaty that goes against its sovereign rights.

1. The KIngdom of Bretonia sees its mistake in allowing Crayter to determine the fairness of all proposals. The Kingdom of Bretonia sees Kusari's point about the Helios as fair. Our own constitution states that "The Crown claims ownership over all wrecks of spacecraft within Bretonian territory". According to this, the wreck of the Olympia belongs to the Crown. We see no problem if Kusari enforces the same clause within its own territory. We urge the Crayter Republic to either accept Kusari's terms regarding the Helios, or postpone the purchase for later, or abandon all claims on the Helios wreck forever.
   
2. The Kingdom of Bretonia sees Kusari's point about Barra as unacceptable. Kusari's invasion of Tau-31 is seen as illegal, hostile and above all an unnecessary bout of adventurism more expected from Gallia than from Kusari. Kusari must withdraw as soon as possible. Barra must be left to Crayter for Crayter to decide what to do with it, no matter in what state. If it is deemed a threat to the local area, then Crayter will scuttle it and not Kusari. If Crayter wants a new station, then Crayter will build it, and not Kusari. Kusari will only be allowed to keep military units in Tau-31 provided the full completion of points 6 and 7.
   

I trust that the above is sufficiently clear.

Lady Sarah Mountbatten
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary for Foreign & Colonial Affairs

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BRETONIA SUPRA OMNES

NUNQUAM ITERUM

CARINA, REGINA, IMPERATRIX

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[Empire of Kusari]

New Tokyo system, House Kusari, 828 A.S

Foreign Affairs Minister- Toshinori Kojirou

Good day.

Following a brief consultation of certain other ministries and the Kusari Kaigun, the Empire of Kusari accepts the concerns regarding 'Barra Anchorage' raised by the Kingdom of Bretonia. Instead of pursuing the original goal, we are open to discuss ways for us to provide assistance to the Crayter Republic regarding the repairs of Barra Anchorage or the construction of a new outpost replacing it. Such talks may be held privately between the Crayter Republic and us following a positive conclusion of the matter at hand here. The topic of the Helios wreckage shall be addressed then too.

Additionally to the above, the Kaigun wished for an extension of Article 6. The proposed version reads the following and serves the purpose of clarification mostly:

6. It was agreed that Bretonia will officially grant the KNF rights to stay and establish an outpost within a ten standard clicks radius around the Tau-29 Gate in Tau-31 should Kusari cover half the expenses necessary to rebuild Stokes Station.

The outpost would serve a border control and refueling role only. Should this extension be deemed unacceptable by the Kingdom of Bretonia or the Crayter Republic, the Ministry of Finance promised to take this decision into account regarding the eventual sale of the Helios wreckage.

All other Articles listed are deemed fully acceptable for Kusari.

Sincerely,
Toshinori Kojirou
Minister of Foreign Affairs

[Crayter Republic]

Lady Mountbatten, Minister Toshinori,

The Ministry has debated these terms considerably. To be clear, our 'claims' to the Helios are inalienable, and the Republic will not authorize any salvaging without the approval of CDI or the Ministry of Defense. These matters can be discussed through a direct channel as Minister Toshinori has offered, but our stance remains firm on the matter of our fallen warship.

The matter of a Naval Forces installation within Tau-31 is also of slight concern to the Republic, as Tau-31 is recognized as Crayter space both by the Republic itself as well as Bretonia, as the Bretonian Ministry should no doubt be aware. As such, the placement of a border station within the Tau-31 system, while understandable in its goals, would be better placed within the Tau-29 system at the Tau-31 Jump Gate. The system is already primarily governed by Kusari interests, and traversing the jump corridor is barely an obstacle for patrols into Tau-31, which I'm sure can be negotiated between the Military and the Naval Forces.

The matter of Barra is satisfactory to the Republic, and should Kusari indeed be interested in assisting the Republic in repairing and finalizing upgrades to the outpost these details can be discussed in a separate channel.
All other points addressed here are acceptable to the Crayter Government.

For those we left behind.

Lily Ward
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Crayter Republic

[The Kingdom of Bretonia]

Kingdom of Bretonia - Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Her Grace The Duchess of London

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Good day Mrs Ward, Mr Toshinori,

Her Majesty's Government has accepted Kusari's terms. We urge the Crayter Republic and the Empire of Kusari to be open for compromise in your own negotiations, for the greater good. The resolution of the Tau-31 Question satisfies our interests and I must point out that we have no reason to involve ourselves into the Helios affair. Its outcome is entirely up to Kusari and Crayter and our interest only goes as far as that an outcome is reached and without unnecessary and irresponsible delay.

I do, however, deem it courteous that we are informed why Crayter wishes to have separate negotiations from which we would be excluded and why those cannot be held here, or on Planet Harris, as I had hospitably offered before. It is true that our interests have been satisfied, but I personally hope that there is more than interest in our friendship with Crayter.

Lady Sarah Mountbatten
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary for Foreign & Colonial Affairs

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BRETONIA SUPRA OMNES

NUNQUAM ITERUM

CARINA, REGINA, IMPERATRIX

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[Empire of Kusari]

Kyushu system, House Kusari, 828 A.S

Genrō - Itō Shunsuke

Ogenki de irasshaimasu ka? How are you, esteemed representatives of Bretonia and Crayter?

Gomeiwaku o okake shimashita. I apologize for the inconvenience but I will not proceed with business straight away.
Courtesy demands that I shall introduce myself first.
Shunsuke Itō is the name. Genrō to his Imperial Majesty Kogen Tetsuya.

Due to the circumstances surrounding this negotiations, Kojirou-san will no longer attend.
All further negotiations between Kusari and the Crayterians will be held with me.

Lady Mountbatten, I would like to inquire about the mentioned possibility of holding a meeting between a Crayterian delegation and myself on Planet Harris.
Details regarding our travel to Tau-31 may be addressed with Bretonia in a separate manner.

With respect,
Genrō of his Imperial Majesty Kogen Tetsuya,
Shunsuku Itō.

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[The Kingdom of Bretonia]

Kingdom of Bretonia - Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Her Grace The Duchess of London

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Good day Mr Ito,

We in Bretonia are not too bad. How is Mr Toshinori? Why does he have to leave us?

It would be my duty to discuss our intentions with Mr Toshinori on Harris, and I suppose with you as well, but we in Bretonia are not thoroughly informed on the authorities of the title of genrō. To our understanding, although a genrō is very close to the emperor himself, it is an informal title. Can a genrō only discuss, or is he also empowered to sign treaties?

Lady Sarah Mountbatten
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary for Foreign & Colonial Affairs

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BRETONIA SUPRA OMNES

NUNQUAM ITERUM

CARINA, REGINA, IMPERATRIX

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[Empire of Kusari]

Kyushu system, House Kusari, 828 A.S

Genrō - Itō Shunsuke

Miss Mountbatten.

It is a pleasure to see the Kingdom of Bretonia being well-informed as usual.
Kojirou-san has to take care of more urgent matters, matters of private nature. That should suffice.

While you are correct regarding the nature of a Genrō, worry not, it is well within our Imperial Majesty's will and power to grant me full sovereignty for this matter.

With utmost respect,
Genrō of his Imperial Majesty Kogen Tetsuya,
Shunsuku Itō.

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[The Kingdom of Bretonia]

Kingdom of Bretonia - Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Her Grace The Duchess of London

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Esteemed Mr Ito,

Construction has just been finished on the Tarbert Mansion, a spacious and fairly luxurious building that will house the local Harris government when it is established. We would be honoured if yours and Crayter's representations were its guests. There is plenty of room for all kinds of staff, as the building is currently empty, and various amenities can be provided should the conference last longer than a couple of days. Everything is ready, we only need Crayter's approval and a set date.

To Mr Toshinori I wish all the best.

Lady Sarah Mountbatten
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary for Foreign & Colonial Affairs

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BRETONIA SUPRA OMNES

NUNQUAM ITERUM

CARINA, REGINA, IMPERATRIX

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[Crayter Republic]

Lady Mountbatten, Genrō Itō,

Crayter has acknowledged the change in representative for Kusari's side of these talks, and I will ensure that all matters that were marked to be dealt with Minister Toshinori are instead marked to be dealt with Genrō Itō.

Regarding the meeting on Harris, Crayter is still welcome to the idea of official talks in person to finalize this agreement. As members of Crayter's Federal delegation, and to facilitate the end of conflict between them and Kusari as well, we have invited Natio Octavarium to take part in this meeting. To my understanding, the Natio has not been involved in much of these talks, and should only need to take part to formally end hostilities between them and Kusari. Should they have additional topics to bring up that is of course their business to do so. If Bretonia is in agreement to allow them, we will inform Natio of the agreed upon time and date of this meeting.

I look forward to seeing you all there.

For those we left behind.

Lily Ward
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Crayter Republic

[The Kingdom of Bretonia]

Kingdom of Bretonia - Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Her Grace The Duchess of London

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Esteemed Ms Ward,

As I said before, both Crayter and Natio are welcome on Harris. As far as I am concerned, all of your representatives may depart right away and we will start the conference once everyone has arrived and made yourselves at home.

Lady Sarah Mountbatten
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary for Foreign & Colonial Affairs

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BRETONIA SUPRA OMNES

NUNQUAM ITERUM

CARINA, REGINA, IMPERATRIX

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