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From: Grand Admiral Simonov Cmdr 3rd ESU Fleet
To: FTGZG-L and all other interstellar pressbureaus
Subject: Continued NSL Aggression.
Even with the threat of the Kra'vak growing the NSL forces in this sector
(Alder Valley) continue to re arm and re-equip following there recent
heavy defeat at the hand of the ESU 3rd fleet. I have therefore been
instructed by the Military committee of the Union to issue the following
ultimatum.
Unless the NSL forces in the Alder Valley Sector accept the supremecy of
the ESU in this area. And that sly political backstabing on the part of
the INTERNET (Interstellar Network) used by the NSL to post their lies
and propoganda(Sams home page) is ended. Our forces will comence unrestrictive
warfare against all NSL forces in this sector. If a formal
appology is not lodge by Friday 16:00 GMT (Galactic mean time) a task force
will patrol in the Alder Valley sector of some 7000 points to teach the NSL
that minor galactic powers should not provoke the wrath of the
free people of the ESU.
Signed Ivan Simonov HQ ESU 3rd Fleet Alderberaan Alder Valley Sector
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Date sent: 10-SEP-1996 15:42:53
> Unless the NSL forces in the Alder Valley Sector accept the supremacy
> the INTERNET (Interstellar Network) used by the NSL to post their lies
> and propoganda(Sams home page) is ended. Our forces will commence
> free people of the ESU.
Is it wise to divide our forces in this time of crises? More importantly, is
it wise to direct ultimatums at the NACs strongest Allies? Not when several
NAC carrier groups are already headed in that direction to bolster defenses
against the Kra'Vak agressors. If the ESU 'patrol' the sector, they may find
more than they were looking for.
And if you really do have to 'mix it up' this weekend, let everyone here at
ISN (Interstellar Network News) know what happened.
From: Duke Samuel Penn, Fleet Admiral of 1st NSL Fleet
To: All Intelligent Civilisations
Subject: Defence of the Realm versus Unprovoked ESU Assualt
Following the unprovoked ESU assualt on the Neu Swabian sector of Alder
Valley, and that governments proclamation of continued aggression, I, on
behalf of the Arch Duke, must declare that all the ESUs claims to the region
to be null and void, and that we will defend our territory with deadly force.
If a mere 7000 points is all the crippled ESU can field, then the NSL will
keep to the guidelines laid down by the Tuffley Convention and field a task
force of similar size.
Hopefully, the new fleet carrier _Stuttgart_, as well as the
Super Dreadnaught _Dusseldorf_ will be ready in time (assuming
the paint is dry...), and will prove themselves worthwhile additions to the
Neu Swabian League Fleet.