There's a little bit of static on the comms channel, though it quickly clears up. The video receiver only shows a black screen. Though a distinctly male voice is heard.
"Salutations, Junkers..."
The sound of a bottle opening and a slight crunch is heard.
"I've recently done a little business, to acquire a vessel. The problem is, this vessel belongs to people you... mmm... Don't 'like', or more accurately, people who don't like -you-. The acquisition was merely business, and there are no relations involved, but all the same I would like to request docking permissions on public Junker bases for a Raba transport. My 'reputation' sets me as a Freelancer, though my actions would be more accurately described as 'piracy'..."
He pauses.
"At any rate, I've previously been a common sight around Junker facilities, in a Behemoth using my callsign 'ProjectX', and I would like it if I could continue to be a regular visitor. Thank you."
****Incoming Transmission****
****Comm ID: Arbiter Jack Crow****
****location: The Rocinante****
I'll spell it out as plainly as I can, as this may be difficult to say while I'm laughing. My boys are definitely an unruly lot. They've been trained to shoot at those things without asking questions first. It's been drilled into them so much that sometimes they do it just for fun. What I'm trying to tell you is that is a VERY dangerous ship to be flying anywhere near a Junker base. Even if I did give the order you are asking for, I can't guarantee that some wild gunner wouldn't take a shot at you anyway. Get you a nice peaceful little shuttle and come see my boys at Rochester. We'll get you set up in a nice ship that will be much more suited for the type of business you are wanting to do.
<//Incoming Subspace Transmission//--
--//Communications ID: ProjectX//--
--//Location: SCRAMBLED//--
--//Signal Strength: 96%//--
--//Begin//-->> There's a soft laugh, followed by a little groan.
"Mister Crow, I'm sure that an order will suffice. I'm in no position to relocate my assets again, believe me, it's a strenuous task. If worse comes to worst, I can always utilize the defensive armament on the vessel."
He sighs a little.
"If I had a viable alternative, I wouldn't have had to send this message in the first place. All I need is your permission to use Junker facilities, trigger happy rookies, I can deal with."
Hmm I will have to back up Halk here. The Black-Iron and STORMCROW has,and will destroy that class of ship on site if spotted near any Junker bases. As stated by Halk. Trade that Piece of scrap in,and buy a good junker CSF, and then land at will. I do not even like regular Kusari vessals,forgot that...I cannot even say the name. Truth be told, alot of Junkers will shoot that out of space even if Halk gives you the OK.
"Again, you do not understand. All I need are landing permissions, whether or not rookies still shoot at me is irrelevant. Regardless, I've seen worse things landing at Junker bases..." <<--//End//--
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****Incoming Transmission****
****Comm ID: Arbiter Jack Crow****
****location: The Rocinante****
Well I'll admit, I've had a little time to think about it. I'll tell you what, just stay away. I know where you bought that thing. You must be pretty friendly with those boys to do that. I know, you'll probably tell me you stole it or one it in a card game or something. The purchase of that vessel provided profit to those who shoot hard working Junkers out of the sky for fun. People who are doing nothing but try to earn a living for they families and they are being shot at by those very vessels for sport. Now you want to bring one here. Go ahead, we need the target practice.
<//Incoming Subspace Transmission//--
--//Communications ID: ProjectX//--
--//Location: SCRAMBLED//--
--//Signal Strength: 99%//--
--//Begin//-->>
"Heheheh... Business is business, I would've thought someone such as yourself would understand -that-. Purchasing something doesn't mean one is friendly with them, nor does the measly sum I handed to them outweigh what I've given to the Junkers over the years. Alas, 'tis your choice."
<<--//End//--
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