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*incoming transmission*
Comm ID: Doc Holliday
Location: Med Force General and Research, Baffin
To: Gallic Leadership
Encryption: For your eyes only
Doc appears professionally dressed. He sits at his desk, his hands neatly folded together
Bonjour,
It has been some time since I have spoken to anyone in the Gallic leadership. Much has changed for us all, myself included. With houses rebuilding from hostilities, I am seeking to expand Med Force Enterprises a bit and possibly give the kingdom some business.
For those who do not know me, I am Dr. John Henry Holliday, founder and creator of Med Force Enterprises. It is our mission to provide medical staff to whoever may need it and training as well. Currently, I have a new facility in Baffin. It is not huge but it serves our needs alongside Med Force One. In it, we do a lot of research on medicines, procedures and a host of other things. Also, it is a place where the worst of the worst patients come for long term recovery.
For awhile now, I have had an office on planet Orleans. I started it to build some trust within the Gallic community. At least planet side, we have built a good repore with the locals. I have also grown a love not just of the people here but of the culture. It is these reasons I have decided to spend more time there and see about expanding.
First, I wanted to know what medical schooling that the Gallic Government has available? Yes, I provide personnel and knowledge but before anyone takes a residency and position here, they are properly trained at a medical school. As it is, I have a couple of people who are wanting to do this. Naturally, I will pay all expenses. I feel this is a good way to build a relationship with the Gallic government.
Second, I wanted to commission a medical cruiser that would be able to travel within Gallia itself. Much like my other Med Force ships, it will be a mobile hospital. In appreciation of the Gallic people, it would be of Gallic design, perhaps a retired cruiser that can be retrofitted.
Third, and this is a down the road idea, I would like to build a base in which to work off of. As to location, that would be up to all of you.
So this is but a start and an idea in the making. I would be honored to be able to sit with your leadership and talk. There are many things left out, items that would be part of any negotiation. I wish to continue my presence in a positive light in Gallia so I ask that we have a chance to talk. I look forward to your response.
With respect,
Dr. John Henry Holliday
Founder, Med Force Enterprises
I'm not sure who you think you are contacting but I assure you I haven't the faintest idea what the rebel government has in store for healthcare and education reforms, nor is your collusion with those traitors particularly of our concern.
Our cruisers, while absolutely superior to the confederate knock-offs, would simply put a target on your back while travelling in core worlds. Though this does seem like a convenient way for me to put an end to your fraternization with our enemies, it would nonetheless be an extraordinary waste of resources.
Unless something has been lost in translation here I don't believe there is anything more to discuss.
Respectueusement,
Maréchal Eveline Laroux,
Maréchausée de Gaule
Sender:Colonel Maximilian Saint-Just Recipients:Dr. John Henry Holliday, and him alone Message Type:Video Encryption Strength:Absolute
Bonjour, Doctor Holliday,
I am Colonel Maximilian Saint-Just of the Enclave Defense Authority. Among other duties, we are tasked with defending the Gallic Hebrides, which include the systems of Aquitaine, Brittany, and Roussillon... Judging by your message, you might still know them better as Edinburgh, Orkney, and Tau-115. The Admiralty Board has asked me to act as its representative in this matter, and explain a few... nuances.
First of all, you have to know that the Kingdom you used to work in is now a shade of its former self, torn apart by rebels, criminals, and power-hungry opportunists. The mere mention of you contacting us could get you in trouble with some of them. Just like the mention of you working with the usurpers could cause rightful suspicion of some of the more... hardline Royalists. I don't expect that mutual resentment to change any time soon. And the people of Gallia still need some time to see those traitors for what they are truly are.
But I digress. You had several questions, and I'll do my best to answer them:
About medical schooling. If you had been in Gallia, you probably know the state of our medicine better than I do. It's surely no less advanced than in any of the Houses in Sirius, or so I have been assured by the experts whose opinion I trust. The educational standards in the Core Worlds were pretty high before the revolution.
Things are likely to have gone downhill since then. Orleanais, for example, is now a part of the self-proclaimed Republique. I figure that many people met their untimely end or had to flee the system simply for being born to an old and respected noble family.
The Gallic Hebrides, however, are a different story. Planet Bordeaux, our capital, is a fledging colony. As such, it only has field hospitals and no educational establishments yet. This minor setback is largely offset by a constellation of well-trained Royal Navy medical staff, and the well-stocked and equipped medbays aboard our vessels.
Regarding a medical cruiser. Although the Enclave Defense Authority see no harm in you employing a cruiser for your stated purposes, we would be unable to provide one to you. Firstly, because every vessel counts right now, and secondly, because it would be like painting a large target on the hull of your ship when you take it outside the Hebrides. The Enclave have many foes, and many of them would be... unhappy at best to see a Triumph-class vessel in their space.
I can suggest an alternative though. A "Lucullus" class liner could allow you to travel from Aquitaine to Orleanais without drawing the ire of anyone on your way... Except for unscrupulous rogues or fanatics, of course. Obtaining it is a different matter, best discussed separately.
About a base of operations. Building a spaceborne facility is something that will take some trust to build up before we can even consider it. It is also a risky endeavor, seeing how it could make you an enemy to many of those who consider the Enclave their enemy. That project is not out of the question entirely, but will take some time to work out.
In the meantime, however, it would be wiser to set up a facility on the surface of Bordeaux. Needless to say, it would have to comply with all the Enclave security regulations. I must warn you, those are pretty strict, even by the old Kingdom's standards. The personnel arriving there would need to undergo some checks, and the facility would be closely supervised. We would prefer for this facility to be staffed primarily with the citizens of the Kingdom. I'm sure you understand.
Regarding the meeting. If your intent of rendering service to the Kingdom and its people is sincere, I can grant you the clearance to travel to planet Bordeaux, Aquitaine system. You can see the situation for yourself there, and we could discuss it further.
Before travelling to Aquitaine, however, do provide the information about the vessel you'd be travelling aboard. That way we can try to exclude any... unfortunate incidents with automated defenses. And I must give you a fair warning: should we find out that you have any ulterior motives, this could end up a one-way trip.
Do let me know if what I've said hasn't dissuaded you.
In service to the Crown,
Colonel Maximilian Saint-Just
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*incoming transmission*
Comm ID: Doc Holliday
To: Maréchal Eveline Laroux
Encryption: Only You
Madamoiselle,
You would be correct. I had no idea who to contact in Gallia as so much has changed. Before it did change, Med Force Enterprises was granted a permit to operate in Gallia and I have limited that scope. If things have changed that drastically then I was not aware. I am a doctor, my people are medical professionals and researchers. We are not attempting to split hairs or be in someone's crosshairs. If we are someone's enemy it is because they chose us as one, not the other way around. I do not seek conflict with you but if you choose to not talk, that is your prerogative.
As I said, my small office has been on Orleans for some time. If there is a problem, I did not know of it until now. If leaving is the only way to ensure a peaceful existence then I will make it so. If medical care is in need and wanted, I offer it.
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*incoming transmission*
Comm ID: Doc Holliday
To: Colonel Maximilian Saint-Just
Encryption: Only You
Colonel Saint-Just,
I am just now finding out about the great change within Gallia. In a response I received from a Maréchal Eveline Laroux, she just assume blow us into scrap metal. I will tell you what I told her and that is I am not here for conflict. We are medical professionals and researchers, not soldiers and we are certainly not anyone's enemies unless they choose us to be. Even now, my small office on Orleans has seen no change in attitude from the locals. I am guessing that the permit we were issued to be in Gallia is no longer valid?
1. As to medical schooling, I wanted to expand a bit. Sure, I can train people in my own facilities but being able to have them train in other establishments has been rewarding. They get to experience new cultures and people and we are able to make some business and friends as well. That is what I was seeking. Perhaps this is workable?
2. For now, I can continue to use the same model of cruiser as I have in the past, a Zoner built Corvo cruiser. It is ideal for our mission and neutral. At least, for now until things settle.
3. I will refrain from base building for now. Yes, trust must be built. That is something we can discuss at a later time. As to Bordeaux, is that not the former planet Gaia? If you have set up shop there, you are indeed a brave bunch. I have heard of some of the plant life consuming humans there. That is why the Gaians were so protective of it.
4. I think a meeting would be a good thing. I will show up in either my own transport ship, [MFE]Doc.Holliday or my shuttle, [MFE]Doc's.Shuttle. What is carried on the shuttle is cargo for dignitaries and meetings, nothing more.
My motives are nothing more than those of medicine, research and peaceful intents. You will find that I travel with a ship crew and staff and that I do not bring a security detail with me so as to whether or not we meet is up to you. I await your response.
Sender:Colonel Maximilian Saint-Just Recipients:Dr. John Henry Holliday Message Type:Video Encryption Strength:Absolute
Doctor Holliday,
Gallia has changed indeed. What was once a single House, became four separate states. The Enclave is what remains of the true Gallic Kingdom, and its influence is spread only throughout Gallic Hebrides for now. Unfortunately, Orleans is out of our reach at the moment.
So for now, the fate of your office there shall be determined by the traitors and revolutionaries who took the opportunity and seized power there. I figure they'd be smart enough to let you be. And although I can't stop you from travelling to the Gallic Core Worlds, I wouldn't advise that. Simply because the Royal Navy can't guarantee your safety there.
Now, as for your requests:
As I mentioned, no medical schools have been set up in the Hebrides yet. But there are a plethora of good specialists serving in our fleet and working on planet Bordeaux... Or Gaia, as it used to be called. The "training" it provides is different: setting up medical facilities, working with the deficit of resources, achieving more with the less. I'd say it is a challenge of one's medical and administrative skills. And an unoccupied niche.
I personally see no issue with a Corvo (preferably without armaments) in the Hebrides, as long as its flight plan is pre-arranged with us, and the Maréchausée are informed. Maréchal Eveline Laroux always means business, and the Enclave in general are very protective of our assets and territory. Now more than ever.
We can arrange a meeting in person, so that you could see the situation for yourself, and what you're getting into. I've forwarded your ship designations [MFE]Doc.Holliday and [MFE]Doc's.Shuttle to EDA captains. Once in Aquitaine, you can contact any Enclave Defense Authority vessel, and you'll be guided to the meeting point.
In service to the Crown,
Colonel Maximilian Saint-Just