When Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden warned, recently, against foreign interference in the upcoming presidential elections in the United States, he no doubt had Russia and, perhaps, China in mind. But apparently, he should have paid closer attention to the extraplanetary nation of Novia, which may once also have been known as the kingdom of Britannia.

Shockingly, I was recently able to intercept a piece of correspondence sent out by Lord British to his allies around the world, in which the Novian monarch urges support — especially financial support — for Biden and his recently-chosen running mate, Kamala Harris:

While the kingdoms in my games may not be democracies, the one we love and cherish on Earth is in danger.

Most of you reading this recognize the importance of the “He for She” movement and for me, one thing this means is supporting my wife, Laetitia, known in my games as Arabella, in her incredible work to elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

There are three paths available to you to complete this quest:

1- Contribute to and Join one of the welcome events with Kamala

• RSVP for our Women for Biden welcome event with Kamala (Date TBD)
  Tickets available from $500 to $2,800
• RSVP for our Innovators Councils welcome event with Kamala (Date TBD)
  Tickets available from $250 to $2,800

2- Contribute to and join another campaign event

• RSVP for our 08/18 Conversation on Screenwriting in the White House
• RSVP for our 08/19 Pennsylvania Event with VP Biden, Sen. Casey & Gov. Wolf
• RSVP for our 8/24 Fireside Chat on the Future of US Transport & Infrastructure
• RSVP for our 08/24 Arkansas Event with Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Ashley Biden
• RSVP for our 08/24 Conversation on the Rule of Law
• RSVP for our 08/24 Conversation with Sen. Amy Klobuchar & Rep. Cicilline
• RSVP for our 08/25 Conversation on Latin American Policy
• RSVP for our 08/25 Meeting with Mayor Eric Garcetti and Tony Blinken
• RSVP for our 08/26 Conversation on the Value of Women Voters and Leaders
• RSVP for our 08/27 Conversation with Jill Biden on the Build Back Better plan
• RSVP for our 08/27 Conversation with Tony Blinken & Neal Wolin
• RSVP for our 08/27 Conversation on the Future of Energy
• RSVP for our 09/01 Conversation on an Equitable Energy Future
• RSVP for our 09/01 Conv. with Sec. Albright on the Global Order and Asia

3- Make a donation to the campaign, whose amount is the multiple of a prime number of your choice x $46, through this personalized Innovators for Biden Contribution Link ; With any donation, you will automatically become a member of Innovators for Biden.

Note: This quest is only available to US citizens! Those of you who complete any of these paths, please “Report Thy Feat” by tweeting me @richardgarriott with nothing but “Quest 46 Complete” so I will know you have done this worthy service.

Now, being Canadian, I’m not an expert on American election law. However, from what I was able to find by way of a few searches, it would be illegal under most circumstances for the monarch of a foreign nation to fundraise for an American presidential candidate, save by way of making donations to a US-based social welfare organization. Such an organization could then, in turn, make donations to e.g. a political action committee (PAC), and would be the listed donor to that PAC. Moreover, the organization itself would not be required to disclose its donors, unlike the PAC.

And perhaps that’s what the Novian monarch means with his cryptic reference to Quest 46…perhaps this is a sneaky ploy by the ruler of another land, in a time to come, to funnel ill-gotten funds to a US presidential candidate in a way that would not raise legal red flags with the US’ Federal Election Commission.

More anon, when and if additional information becomes available.