Report Concerning Dulcinean Operations in Tau Cephei
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As instructed, I am returning to Dulcinea, following the successful completion of all tasks assigned to me in the Tau Cephei galaxy.Â
A response has been received for each loan offer to the nations affected by Imperator Llewellyn ap Serenmorâs disastrous foreign policy. In total, 15,720,000,000,000 standard has been dispersed, and we expect 16,034,400,000,000 standard in returns if all nations are timely with their repayments. The largest offered loan, to Ho-Klaâvess, has been denied. Though this is upsetting, as the slow recovery of the KlaâVess people is an obvious problem, I suggest no further action. The current regrowth of the KlaâVess economy is projected to continue for the next several months until the market stabilizes at a temporary post-crisis equilibrium. Other affected nations which refused Dulcinean aid are projected to experience a quick recovery.
The new Imperator Gwenllian ap Serenmor is not likely to pose a threat to Dulcinean operations. She is suspicious of Dulcinean activity, but for the time being has far more immediate concerns than our business. In the event of a conflict of interests, an economic boon is unlikely to influence her decisions. An overt threat is, as well, liable to cause an unwanted escalation. The Annwfn are prideful, and I have been unable to judge whether she will allow her pride to carry a large personnel cost. Therefore, I have decided against the deployment of a seed. Security on satellite colonies (i.e. those outside of Dantyllew IV) has been determined to be insufficient to prevent future deployment of biological weaponry in the event that such drastic measures are necessitated.
Internal dissent is a key threat posed to Imperator Gwenllian ap Serenmorâs reign, and as such, I have followed the suggestion of our Lady E.M. Valle. The replacement of select Annwfn officials and employees with Dulcinean operatives has concluded seamlessly, and it is extremely unlikely that it was discovered, given the tumultuous state of Annwfn affairs. Previous internal operations have, as well, been completely closed. All contact with bribed Annwfn officials has ceased. Several, who were deemed threats (albeit minor ones), have been disposed of by the Lady Valle. As described in her report, it will likely be suspected that they fled to avoid trial. The witch-hunts for corrupt officials are unlikely to uncover further information.
All operations in Annwfn space are now on standby. I recommend no further action, unless the Imperator decides to make the first move. Our economic interests in Tau Cephei have been secured, and her empire is no longer of any concern to usâprovided that the terms you discussed with the Imperator are upheld.
Ari Verrus Agent of Foreign Affairs
