First up, a word of thanks to you all for supporting the refurbishment of the Base. It's not been easy, but we have been able to complete the refurbishment of Sylvania Dome..
We could never have achieved this without the help of the diverse communities surrounding us. ... And I am very pleased and proud to support such a secular community... Big Thanks to the Commonwealth ..... already we are seeing the benefits.... Further improvements to follow.
Moving on, in addition to refurbishing other Domes, short and long term business projections suggest that we won't have enough storage and accommodation, so it's my intention is to commission an Annex and service bay within the NFZ of FP10 to support supplemental docking and speedier trade logistics.
So it is our intention to build a local trading base on a franchise basis within the vicinity of FP10
My Defence, Arms and Logistics team advise that FP 10 Defence needs no supplements for the facility and so there will be no need to deploy extra weaponry.
** Incoming Transmission **
Comm ID: Achille Augustin Nadeau
Location: St Leonard Polytechnic College and Royal Observatory, Marne
To: Lucky LeRoux
"Good to hear the planning permits finally came through, 'Roux, your nothing if not a paradigm of efficiency..."
*Reclines*.
"So, a franchise station eh? And exactly what could we purvey at this resident fly-through of ours? Cardimine burgers with a bun on both sides? Omicron surprise with a blob of jelly on the side?"
*Reclines further, inserting a grape as he does so.*
"Regardless, purpose will come second to survival. We should endeavour upgrade the annex with shield and storage modules as rapidly as possible, as it is certain to be engaged by some... severely stoned individual north of the border which hasn't smelt a wiff of our recent negotiations with the Maltese. An immoderate provision of bomber craft stationed on the Freeport should prove beneficial".
"I'd like to lodge an official request to delay construction until Friday evening, Commonwealth Standard Time. Ready your collective provisions of elbow grease and I'll throw in my aid; this station must survive as I'm sure you'll agree."
*reclines so far he's in imminent danger of falling off*
"Oh, and your logistical and defensive teams state that there's no requirement for additional defences? Well how very... optimistic of them 'Roux. Well, your Research team (which I happen to be privy to), states otherwise." ****tranoff****
THE SYNDIC LEAGUES
(A co-operative of Rheinland's Shipping Unions, retired from a life of piracy.)
** Incoming Transmission **
Comm ID: Lucky LeRoux
Location: Administration Office, Freeport 10
To: Achille
Well, there's no immediate rush to build the Annex, we can take our time somewhat, I wanted to be able to provide people who have an interest in Tau 37 with time to voice their approval or otherwise. My guess is that most won't care, provided we keep supplying service to expected standards.
With regard to franchises, there is potential opportunities to be discussed which may enhance the Freeeport profitability.... But we don't need sponsorship signs, badges and advertising all over the base, for sure.
And as for bolstering defences for an Annex, could you let me know your Research teams view? A more private comms link might be appropriate for this.
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