WPR Party Secretary Office, Seranuma, Reizen

"Is this a joke?" asked Politburo Chairman Alphonse Kirihito as he put down the letter. "No Mr. Chairman, our couriers received this from an Agotian emissary." responded his aide, Charlie Genkai. "I see... Have the Politburo and Party Secretary been made aware of this?" asked Kirihito. "Yes Sir, copies of the letter have been issued to the Politburo and our leader per Party rules." responded Genkai. "Good. I want you to clear my schedule for the day and call a meeting with the Politburo. We have much to discuss." said Kirihito as he rose from his desk. "Understood sir, the Politburo will be informed immediately." said Genkai as he rushed out of the room.

RDC HQ, Zett Island, Reizen

President Minshu smiled as he read the Bzerneleg letter, "Excellent, we have another ally in our struggle against the RIM. Hopefully the Empire will realize its folly and negotiate peace through a global approach." The President drafted a short message thanking the President of Bzerneleg and agreeing to fly to Bzerneleg in a few days.

Ikireijin City Hall, Reizen

President Revan Kensei was speaking to his Foreign Minister, the Reizen theater commander, the crown princess when the door to his makeshift office burst open."Mr. President why on the Goddess' will are you allowing those COMMUNIST FILTH to deliver supplies to the WPR?!" roared Major General Kuri Amano as he burst into the conference room that served as the President's makeshift office. The President was about to respond when the Crown Princess spoke coldly, "It appears that the President owes us an explanation... But before that, it appears you should apologize to the President for losing your professionalism in your temper..." "Your Majesty?! I... Uh..." stammered the Major General his anger shifting to embarrassment as he quickly bowed and stood at attention. "At ease" spoke the Princess. "So Revan, could you explain why the Bruumans have not been shot out of the sky?" asked the Crown Princess. The President nodded at the Foreign Minister as the President spoke "We've been backed into a political corner your majesty." "What do you mean?" asked the Princess. "Its exactly as President Kensei said. The Bruumans made the unusual choice of going public with the contents of their so called aid and how they planned to deliver it. If we shoot down the planes carrying aid, then we would fall into the RIM propaganda that we are nothing more than Imperialists hellbent on destroying the resistance, and also harden the WPR's resolve not to return to the negotiating table." "That's naive Sir! We need to crush the rebels once and for all in a massive assault!" said the Major General "Escalating the war will only lead to the loss of unnecessary lives." Responded the President sternly. The President continued, "That's not the only issue... Part of the issue is the fact that Bruuma is exploiting public perception. Even if it is a brutal rogue state, destroying aid planes will not help the Empire's image in the international stage as a force for good. Furthermore, it would also provide Bruuma the perfect Casus belli to support the WPR directly as we would have destroyed an aid Plane and not a troop transport plane. If they did have advisors or soldiers along with the cargo it would be more beneficial for us to control the narrative and hunt them down on land than hit them while they masquerade as an Aid Plane and hold our Country's international image hostage."

WPR Conference Office, Seranuma, Reizen
Politburo Chairman Alphonse Kirihito, members of the Politburo and the Party Secretary Kanda Jiyuu met together for a secret meeting.

Aguri Kokonoe (AK): Do they honestly believe that we will far for their ruse?

Yukio Hara (H): Of course not, they are fools if they think they can convince us with a simple parchment.

Kanda Jiyuu (K): Now, now, my fellow brothers and sisters... Perhaps we can use their folly to our advantage...

Alphonse Kirihito (A) Our glorious leader is right, we are presented with a unique opportunity. One that can tip the tide of negotiations in our favor. How many of us still harbor illusions of an independent and free Commune of Reizen? (the attendees briefly thought about it before Aguri raised her hand) Oh, Comrade Aguri why do you still believe that we should break free from the Empire?

AK: That is an easy answer Comrade. After all the Empire will never tolerate our participation in their politics and are sure to pull some nasty scheme to undermine our cause. If we establish our independence then we can be free to implement reforms that benefit the workers.

A: Ah but then what about our enemies?

AK: What about our enemies?

K: I believe what our dear Comrade Alphonse was referring to were the numerous Capitalists and Imperialists that are held at bay by our dear adversary, the Frost Empire... Think about it comrade, Even if we could publicly call the shots, it wouldn't matter if were under the constant threat of invasion. It would be far more beneficial for us to grow stronger under the protection of the Empire and take control from the shadows. 

H: But then wouldn't the Frost Empire claim credit for our reforms??

K: That is a subject for another time, now let us get back to the issue at hand.

A: I apologize for that tangent honorable leader. Bringing it back to the subject at hand, if we can convince the Agotians to deliver their biological weapon to us, then we can either deliver it to our friends in Bruuma or deliver it to the Frosts as a way to push for better terms.  

H: Are you sure that is wise?

K: I am not certain, but what we do know is that the RIM will be looking to replace their depleting chemical weapons stocks and it is only a matter of time when they decide to secure their flanks and attack both our lines and the Frost lines to our north.

A: At the very least we will have something to work with rather than rigid dogma.

K: Indeed... then this matter will be brought to a vote/ (He paused) I know that this conversation was dominated by myself and the three senior members of the Politburo, but I hope the rest of you to contribute in our next meeting comrades. Now all who support our decision to exploit Agot say aye.

8: Aye

K: All opposed?

3: Nay

K: Any abstentions?

H: I abstain
 
K: Very well with 8 ayes, 3 nays and 1 abstention, we will proceed with an attempt to exploit the Agotians to our cause. I trust that the Department of espionage will find a suitable candidate to deliver our simple reply of we would love to receive your gifts and meet... Now you may leave and continue your duties...