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Decrypting.... Recipient:'Technocracy of Auxo' Sender:Kusari Naval Intelligence Date:22.08.829 Subject:Bretonia Priority:Medium
Good day, representatives of the Technocracy.
We were informed about one of your vessels - namely the A/)-SV-Starstream - and their encounter with members of the Shimamori Clan and a Bretonian Intelligence vessel in the Kyushu system.
It appears they were interested in the Chrysanthemums way of operating and preferred choice of targets, seemingly concerned about their own safety.
Additionally, they appeared curious about the Blood Dragons and their reasons to work together with the Chrysanthemums.
Let us head to the real reason of this message. We are ready to inform you about the details your Captain worried so much about, in return we only expect a thorough explanation as to why such hostility persists between the Technocracy and the Kingdom of Bretonia. We were aware of such hostilities for a longer period of time now, yet they were never of grave concern to us. The appearance of a Bretonian Intelligence vessel may or may not have been due to your vessels presence and we are not pleased - to keep it friendly - about their attempts of straying around in our space. For the sake of transparency, be advised that we will contact the Bretonian Secret Intelligence Service in a similar manner to hear their side of the story.
"Goryō", in service of the Imperial Kusari Naval Intelligence.
[22.08.829 07:17:58] A/)-SV-Starstream: Just need to know if they're going to be a pain in our operations.
[22.08.829 07:22:30] A/)-SV-Starstream: How many ships do you reckon is needed to scare them off from attacks?
[22.08.829 07:22:39] A/)-SV-Starstream: Are they competent fighters?
I will be giving a brief sitrep of the diplomatic situation with Bretonia. As you may know, I am Revenant, I was asked to testify on this scenario, as the other individuals who evaluated the situation, voted, or even partook, are dead or out of action.
At the time, I was one of the rulers who passed the initiative to return the blockade to Bretonia. But, I have long since retired from such position, I am no longer the Keeper.
Truthfully, we're not entirely sure as to why Bretonia declared upon us after our efforts of assisting them in the Gallic War, amongst other threats such as the Corsairs. Some vague claims were made without evidence, but no actual standing was made in their assertion. I can only make assumptions of corruption within their ranks, or that certain external influences interfering with their own agents perception, but that merely remains speculation...
Bretonia had barred our people from their space. We returned the same gesture, disallowing them from Inverness, encouraging them to open up diplomatic lines. They had declined such for some time.
And then they had the crass to try and break through utilizing the Corsairs allies, the Gaians, in a collaborative stance. Ultimately, they had failed. The breaching ships were disabled. One diplomatic effort was made, but no clear result was made from it.
We were never interested in war with Bretonia, and we still do not hold interests in such, for our objective is complete, Inverness was liberated from their control, and they have had sufficient harassment for payback. There is simply no need for further conflict, however, their pride may be impacted from the loss of their perceived "dominion" over the wilderness, we have no doubts in mind of their intentions with their allies of assuming another inevitable loop of revenge.
I will forward you the relevant documentation, however, bare in mind during the second great Neural Net outage, there may be missing data.
[06.05.2019 13:48:56] [SIS]Apollo: Attention to the blockade disperse at once
[06.05.2019 13:48:57] Vector: Targets in sight!
[06.05.2019 13:48:58] [SIS]-Telic: Friendlies stand by.
[06.05.2019 13:49:00] A/)-Star.Sentinel: Outcast vessel, you are warned.
[06.05.2019 13:49:03] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: Warships identified.
[06.05.2019 13:49:04] A/)-Star.Sentinel: Turn back at once or be fired upon.
[06.05.2019 13:49:07] Kolobok: Oh lord.
[06.05.2019 13:49:12] QC|Cazador-1: Torres: Moving to assist bretonian forces
[06.05.2019 13:49:17] [SIS]-Telic: awaiting orders
[06.05.2019 13:49:18] A/)-Myrmidon.3: All systems green, I am able to engage at any time.
[06.05.2019 13:49:26] GG-Handayan.1: TELL ME YOUR NAME.
[06.05.2019 13:49:28] A/)-Star.Sentinel: CO give the order.
[06.05.2019 13:49:28] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: SIS forces. You're in violation of a security blockade. Turn back immediately.
[06.05.2019 13:49:29] GG-Handayan.1: SPEAK INTO MY EYES.
[06.05.2019 13:49:30] A/)-Xanthus: Weapons charged.
[06.05.2019 13:49:30] A/)-Purple: Bretonians, respect the borders, leave immediately.
[06.05.2019 13:49:32] GG-W-Carnwennan: F: Fighter wing, stay on alert.
[06.05.2019 13:49:49] [SIS]Apollo: Urrm okay
[06.05.2019 13:49:50] [SIS]-Telic: Skirka I'm leaving this to you.
[06.05.2019 13:49:51] A/)-Euphoria: Negative ghost rider.
[06.05.2019 13:49:52] A/)-Xanthus: Requesting further orders.
[06.05.2019 13:49:54] Kolobok: Which side do I take if stuff goes sour now.
[06.05.2019 13:49:54] QC|Cazador-1: Torres: Powering weapons
[06.05.2019 13:50:01] [SIS]-James.Skirka: You have blockaded our station, that cannot stand chaps, stand your blockade down, or there will be trouble.
[06.05.2019 13:50:02] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: Stand by. If they open fire, retaliate.
[06.05.2019 13:50:04] A/)-Star.Sentinel: If the outcasts fire, terminate them.
[06.05.2019 13:50:05] A/)-ACV-Ixion: V: This is a major breach of the border..
[06.05.2019 13:50:22] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: Attempts to breach this blockade will be met with force. This was made clear in my statement to the Crown.
[06.05.2019 13:50:31] A/)-Purple: The Border has been closed on both ends, only necessary supplies can run through.
[06.05.2019 13:50:31] [SIS]-Telic: We recommend starting a conference at the nearby Freeport 6. Let us stand down for now, Auxesia.
[06.05.2019 13:50:33] GG-Handayan.1: Well this went well.
[06.05.2019 13:50:36] GG-Handayan.1: Back to work.
[06.05.2019 13:50:40] A/)-Purple: Your allegiance is noted.
[06.05.2019 13:50:41] [SIS]HMS-Blackpoole: H: Awaiting oders.
[06.05.2019 13:51:01] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: Security team, remove the degenerate elements from the area. SIS forces are to be ignored.
[06.05.2019 13:51:02] A/)-Star.Sentinel: The outcast is a hostile vessel and has been warned to leave.
[06.05.2019 13:51:02] A/)-Myrmidon.3: Outcast ship, you are not permitted to be in this system.
[06.05.2019 13:51:07] A/)-Myrmidon.3: You are marked for destruction.
[06.05.2019 13:51:09] A/)-Myrmidon.3: Weapons free.
[06.05.2019 13:51:09] A/)-Euphoria: Right, moving on target.
[06.05.2019 13:51:10] A/)-Xanthus: Understood.
[06.05.2019 13:51:11] [SIS]-James.Skirka: The Director has no time for this, your blockade will now be removed.
[06.05.2019 13:51:11] A/)-Euphoria: Take it out.
[06.05.2019 13:51:14] A/)-Xanthus: Ready to engage.
[06.05.2019 13:51:15] QC|Cazador-1: Torres: Whatever
[06.05.2019 13:51:17] [SIS]-James.Skirka: SIS Engage.
[06.05.2019 13:51:18] A/)-Star.Sentinel: Prepare to fire.
[06.05.2019 13:51:22] [SIS]-Telic: Defend our allies!
[06.05.2019 13:51:23] Vector: Opening fire.
[06.05.2019 13:51:26] [SIS]HMS-Blackpoole: H: Copy.
[06.05.2019 13:51:27] QC|Cazador-1: Torres: Enaging
[06.05.2019 13:51:27] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: Defensive positions. Templars, defend yourselves.
[06.05.2019 13:51:29] A/)-ACV-Ixion: V: Weapons online.
[06.05.2019 13:51:29] GG-W-Carnwennan: F: Fighter wing, move in.
[06.05.2019 13:51:30] A/)-Euphoria: Take them down.
[06.05.2019 13:51:33] Kolobok: So I'm looking for a job...
[06.05.2019 13:51:37] GG-W-Carnwennan: F: Tactical, lock and fire on my mark.
[06.05.2019 13:51:38] GG-Handayan.1: Let's go!
[06.05.2019 13:51:39] Kolobok: Anyone got something?
[06.05.2019 13:51:42] GG-W-Senbonzakura: Miya: Understood, loading weapons.
[06.05.2019 13:51:43] A/)-Xanthus: Understood, opening fire!
[06.05.2019 13:52:50] Death: [SIS]HMS-Blackpoole was put out of action by A/)-ACV-Ixion (Gun).
[06.05.2019 13:53:07] Death: QC|Cazador-1 suffered a self-administered loadout error (Missile/Torpedo).
[06.05.2019 13:53:37] Death: GG-W-Carnwennan was put out of action by A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith (Gun).
[06.05.2019 13:54:24] Death: GG-W-Senbonzakura was put out of action by A/)-Xanthus (Mine).
[06.05.2019 13:54:45] Death: [SIS]-Telic suffered a self-administered loadout error (Missile/Torpedo).
[06.05.2019 13:56:14] Death: [SIS]-James.Skirka was put out of action by A/)-Xanthus (Gun).
[06.05.2019 13:58:54] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: You're in violation of our security blockade. Return to Cortez or embrace the consequences.
[06.05.2019 13:58:57] A/)-ACV-Ixion: V: Another breach. Fighters. Remove it.
[06.05.2019 13:59:06] Death: [SIS]Alexandra.Bernhard was put out of action by A/)-Myrmidon.3 (Mine).
[06.05.2019 13:59:12] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: L: Well, she was warned.
[06.05.2019 13:59:12] A/)-Xanthus: That was quick.
[06.05.2019 13:59:51] Death: A/)-Euphoria suffered a self-administered loadout error (Mine).
[06.05.2019 13:59:51] Death: [SIS]Apollo was put out of action by A/)-Euphoria (Mine).
[06.05.2019 13:59:58] A/)-Star.Sentinel: I have the pod.[06.05.2019 13:59:51] Death: A/)-Euphoria suffered a self-administered loadout error (Mine).
[06.05.2019 13:59:51] Death: [SIS]Apollo was put out of action by A/)-Euphoria (Mine).
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Decrypting.... Recipient:'Revenant of Auxo' Sender:Kusari Naval Intelligence Date:25.08.829 Subject:Bretonia Priority:High
Good day, "Revenant".
Your name indeed showed up here and there already. You have visited Kusari space in recent times.
We thank you for the transparency on the matter, as well as the swift delivery of data. This was most helpful. This conflict will only be of concern to us once it threatens Kusari's interests. Agent Skirka's route and statements are considered cheap excuses and we have concluded that their presence was merely focused on detecting Auxo vessels within our borders and potentially raise questions about our relation to a small entity of no concern to our foreign affairs policies. It appears our politicians did not exaggerate when they stated some oppose the mutual cooperation our nations strive after and may attempt to stir up issues where no issues have been.
As a side note, you appear well informed about Bretonia's intelligence service due to your past and current conflict with them. Is our data correct in the assumption that "Professor Alfred Steiner" of the Cambridge University is a blood relative to "Director Steiner" of their intelligence service?
"Goryō", in service of the Imperial Kusari Naval Intelligence.
I did not speak to such an individual, but I do not doubt the ties to him. Their family have a lot of prestige within Bretonia - I've known of a Steiner within the Armed Forces too. Undoubtedly, due to such high positions, they will likely have connections all over Sirius.
Not much data is available regarding the SIS's recent ventures, aside from them being detected within the Omicrons last month, seemingly willingly surrendering to the Order - or at least, they were going to, before they were destroyed.
Oh. A friendly word of warning regarding Bretonia - if their lack of casus belli wasn't evident enough - in discreet deception. Here, you can have a copy of a legitimate document they signed, three years ago. The agreement fell eventually some time later. I've held onto this copy for a long time... I will not disclose my source to protect their identity, but sometimes, monetary goods can go far to do a lot of convincing 'loyal' members...
This Treaty is concluded between the Kingdom of Bretonia and Nation of Malta in the spirit of mutual respect and aspirations for lasting peace between the states, as well as bringing the end to Gallic imperialism in the sector.
1. The Kingdom of Bretonia recognizes the Nation of Malta as a sovereign state and the legitimate successor of House Hispania.
2. The Nation of Malta recognizes the Bretonian monarch as the Empress/Emperor of Tau.
2.1. The title "Empress/Emperor of Tau" shall henceforth be construed as the Bretonian monarch with sovereign rule over Tau-31, and Tau-23 south of the A34-CD34-CD56-H56 line.
3. The Kingdom of Bretonia recognises Tau-37 and the space of Tau-23 north of the A34-CD34-CD56-H56 line as legitimate Maltese territory.
4. The Kingdom of Bretonia recognises the Maltese claims over Tau-44 and all Gallic assets in Tau-53 as legitimate.
5. The Kingdom of Bretonia will not lay claim to the Tau-29 System.
6. The Nation of Malta recognizes the Tau-31, Orkney, and Roussillon systems as the sovereign territories belonging to the Kingdom of Bretonia.
7. The mining zone in the C2 sector of Tau-23 is recognised by the Kingdom of Bretonia as belonging to the Nation of Malta.
7.1. All Bretonian crown corporations, as well as Gateway and Planetform, have free and unrestricted access to the mining zone, the right to mine its resources without tax and the right to be protected by the Maltese law enforcement.
8. The Nation of Malta has the right to transport supplies to the Cape Wrath Base in the Newcastle System, including cardamine, but not including any other contraband unless specially licensed, as well as to garrison the base with a flotilla sized force of snubcraft, gunboats and commercial vessels. The Maltese garrison has the right to ask the local Bretonian law enforcement for help if unable to fend off the would be assailants by themselves.
9. All Bretonian law enforcement ships have unrestricted access to the entire Tau-23 System, including capital ships.
10. All Maltese law enforcement ships have unrestricted access to the entire Tau-23 System, including capital ships.
11. The law enforcement of either sides to the Treaty may pursue criminals or enemies from their own zone, but can otherwise only fire in self-defense or in defense of another Bretonian or Maltese vessel while in the other's zone.
12. No modular bases built in one zone of the Tau-23 System may deploy weapon platforms in the other.
13. The Tau-23 star belongs to both the Kingdom of Bretonia and the Nation of Malta, and may not be subject to action of either without the other's approval.
14. The Kingdom of Bretonia obliges to provide aid to the Nation of Malta against the Crayter Republic, should the Crayter Republic endanger the stability of this treaty, if possible overtly and aggressively, and if not, covertly, after the Kingdom of Gallia has been defeated.
15. The Nation of Malta obliges to provide aid to the Kingdom of Bretonia against the Crayter Republic, should the Crayter Republic endanger the stability of this treaty, if possible overtly and aggressively, and if not, covertly, after the Kingdom of Gallia has been defeated.
16. The Kingdom of Bretonia recognizes that all Independent Miners' Guild assets in the Taus, including those in the Coronado System as well, but excluding those in Tau-31 and Orkney, rightfully belong to the Nation of Malta.
17. The Nation of Malta recognizes that all Independent Miners' Guild assets in Tau-31, Orkney, Newcastle and Dublin rightfully belong to the Kingdom of Bretonia.
18. This treaty is valid indefinitely, but it will be open for re-negotiation should the participants request.
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Decrypting.... Recipient:'Revenant of Auxo' Sender:Kusari Naval Intelligence Date:26.08.829 Subject:Bretonia Priority:High
Good day, "Revenant".
Your commitment to provide the Kusari Empire with a clear view on its neighbor is appreciated.
We will remember such an act accordingly and will handle this data with the care it deserves.
The situation surrounding Alfred Steiner and the SIS will be dealt with accordingly.
Should we require your services, we might contact you through other means in the future.
"Goryō", in service of the Imperial Kusari Naval Intelligence.
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Decrypting.... Recipient:'Revenant of Auxo' Sender:Kusari Naval Intelligence Date:27.08.829 Subject:Bretonia Priority:Medium
Good day, "Revenant".
Your merchant vessels cannot be guaranteed permanent safety from potential Chrysanthemum attacks. They follow no real pattern in their robberies and pick targets regardless of their affiliation these days. If your vessels are to carry goods they deem worthwhile attention, chances are high they will target it.
Regarding the SIS, should they disturb you within Kusari space, notify us. Our patrols in Kyushu are already advised to show them the exit in a far less friendly fashion than Shimamori settled on, especially with their Director's promise in mind "not to repeat such acts". What they may or may not do to your vessels within the Tau sector is entirely a matter between you and them. Safeguarding the Tau Highway enjoys highest priority among Kusarian and Bretonian peacekeeping units. We doubt this will stop them from diverting units to intercept your vessels should they spot them anyways. On this note, please understand that if they choose to engage Auxo vessels within the Tau sector, this is alone your responsibility and we denounce your vessels utilizing our borders as safe haven during an active engagement.
In service of the Imperial Kusari Naval Intelligence, G.
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Decrypting.... Recipient:'Revenant of Auxo' Sender:Kusari Naval Intelligence Date:28.08.829 Subject:Inquiry Priority:Medium
"Revenant".
A small inquiry. It appears you were engaged into a conversation with the 'Sunekosuri' recently. Who was witness to this event? We wish to acquire a detailed list of potential witnesses. Director Steiner slipped up and possibly compromised one of his external agents by accident today.
In service of the Imperial Kusari Naval Intelligence, G.
I can speak more of this, but you will have to forgive me, I would prefer if we did it in private off-comms. There is a situation that may develop within Kusari.
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