Urgent Request

[Alex]

Message to the United States of America
Private & Encrypted

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To: John Glass, Secretary of Defence
From: Gerald Bull, Minister of National Defence

Dear Secretary Glass,

We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to urgently bring to your attention a critical situation unfolding in the Pacific region. Recent reports indicate that Thailand has forcibly occupied New Caledonia, an act of illegal annexation that has raised serious concerns among the Canadian government and nation as a whole.

As staunch proponents of global peace and stability, Canada is deeply troubled by this aggressive action, which poses a significant threat to Pacific security. We firmly believe that immediate action is required to prevent further escalation and to aid in the liberation of the Caledonian people from this unlawful occupation.

Given the gravity of the situation, we kindly request the United States' assistance in providing military support to counteract Thailand's annexation of New Caledonia. In this regard, we are specifically seeking the purchase of 15 Spruance-class destroyers and the same number of SH-60B Seahawk helicopters. These destroyers are known for their formidable capabilities and versatility, and we are confident that with such assets, we can bolster our joint efforts to protect New Caledonia and ensure a swift and effective response to this crisis. Moreover, this strategic collaboration between our two nations will undoubtedly contribute to regional stability and uphold the principles of international law.

Please treat this matter with the utmost urgency, as time is of the essence in addressing this evolving situation. We stand ready to engage in further discussions to explore the most effective ways to support the Caledonian people and safeguard their rights.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to working together in resolving this pressing crisis.

Kindest Regards,
Gerald Bull
Minister of National Defence
Kingdom of Canada

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[Odinson]

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE​

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ENCRYPTED MESSAGE​

TO: Gerald Bull, Minister of National Defense of The Kingdom of Canada ( Alex )

FROM: John Glass, Secretary of Defense of the United States of America

Minister Bull,

I have personally taken your message to the White House and spoken with the National Security Council, including the President, Vice President, and the Secretary of State. It is too early to determine with certainty if the Thai government is actually trying to permanently occupy/annex New Caledonia. However, if they are, this would be an exceptionally concerning and destabilizing situation that could involve other countries around the world. The President has made it clear that annexing the territory of another member of the Free World, especially a European nation, is something that cannot be ignored. It is absolutely critical that we take diplomatic and political actions to ensure that we are not misunderstanding this situation.

With that being said, the President is willing to permit the sale of 15 Spruance-class destroyers to Canada. However, the President would like specific assurances that the Canadian armed forces would coordinate with the United States Navy and would not initiate a first-strike against Thailand, or Thai forces in New Caledonia, without approval from the Pentagon. The White House would like our armed forces to work together in the event any kind of military action is taken, but we need assurances that your armed forces would not shoot first and ask questions later. It is critical that if we work together, and if things get kinetic, that our armed forces can fully trust each other in this kind of situation.​

Very Respectfully,

John Glass
Secretary of Defense
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[Alex]

Message to the United States of America
Private & Encrypted

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To: John Glass, Secretary of Defence
From: Gerald Bull, Minister of National Defence

Dear Secretary Glass,

I sincerely appreciate your swift reponse and the consideration given to our urgent request.

To address your concerns regarding first-strike actions, I wish to assure you that the Canadian armed forces are committed to wkring closely with the United States and abiding by the principles of responsible military conduct. We are fully aligned with the need for collaborative decision-making and would not undertake any military action unless provoked, without the prior consultation and approval from the United States.

We value our partnership with the United States and the trust that underpins it. Our combined efforts are crucial in addressing the evolving situation in New Caledonia, and we are dedicated to fostering a coordinated and mutually beneficial approach.

Kindest Regards,
Gerald Bull
Minister of National Defence
Kingdom of Canada

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[Odinson]

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE​

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ENCRYPTED MESSAGE​

TO: Gerald Bull, Minister of National Defense of The Kingdom of Canada ( Alex )

FROM: John Glass, Secretary of Defense of the United States of America

Minister Bull,

Thank you for providing those assurances. After consulting with the President, the National Security Council, and the appropriate members of Congress, the United States is prepared to authorize a Limited Production License of 15 Spruance-class destroyers and 15 SH-60B Seahawk helicopters for the Canadian government. This would mean that your government makes a one-time payment to the United States for the LPL, and then your government can produce the ships on your own. While there would normally be a much higher fee associated with the production of naval assets, the President has authorized for there to only be a $14-million fee per ship and $3.2-million per helicopter - the Federal Government hopes that this sign of good faith will show that we are serious about having a strong military, political, and economic relationship with Canada.

Once your government transfers $258-million to the United States, the LPL will be active and your government will have until December 31st of 2002 to produce these 15 Spruance-class destroyers. One other condition of the LPL is that these destroyers and helicopters must be produced publicly so that other governments around the world are aware that a nation outside of the United States is actively operating the Spruance and Seahawk.

Please let me know if you have any questions.​

Very Respectfully,

John Glass
Secretary of Defense
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