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*incoming transmission*
Comm ID: [TAZ]Doc Holliday
Location: Shasta Orbital Skyhook, Baffin System
To: Ageira Technologies, Pueblo Station, Colorado System
RE: Gate/Trade Lane Parts Licensing
Encryption: Very Heavy
Kallisti, Gentlemen,
In the past, both we, the people of the Temporary Autonomous Zoners and the people of Ageira Technologies, have twice tried to negotiate an accord that would allow us to transport your products. Both ended with legal issues. The last effort was when your then chairman wanted to acquire a Zoner Whale transport as a flagship. Due to legal issues from powers greater than us, we couldn't make this happen. I am confident that we can work an accord.
We would like to be able to transport gate/trade lane parts from your base on Pueblo to the Tau 31 gate construction site in Tau 23 and to the Chugoku Gate Construction Site in Hokkaido. I'm sure there are other destinations you would want us to transport them to but it's those two sites that we have an interest in.
The Tau 23 location is the one we are most interested in working with as it is easily accessible to us, flying right through our home system of Baffin. We can bypass much of the trouble that a normal Ageira transport would encounter. On the return trip, we would return to Pueblo with Beryllium. It would be an easy route for us and it would allow us to further maintain watch here at home. I'm quite certain that we could provide other goods if you gave us a list.
I know that Ageira would want something in return. I am open to negotiate this agreement. I do feel confident that we can successfully accomplish this agreement this time. I await your response.
Good to hear from you, I had begun to fear that perhaps relations between us were... Broken.
You are correct in assuming we will require compensation for a license, due to the increased security costs needed to maintain the contract.
To begin with, we would like permission to use your home system of Baffin as a thoroughfare into the Taus, as well as TAZ protection should any undesirables fall upon us while travelling through Baffin. Our Captains will of course be on their best behavior while in system, and show grace and etiquette towards the members of your group.
We would also like permission to manufacture, modify, and distribute the SV-17 'Virage' Very Heavy Fighter for our own use and profit. Essentially, we're asking for non-exclusive rights to it.
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*incoming transmission*
Comm ID: [TAZ]Doc Holliday
Location: Tombstone Estate, Planet Gran Canaria
To: Mr. Stephen Drake, Ageira Technologies.
Encryption: Very Heavy
Kallisti, President Drake,
I apologize for things taking so long but, as I promised before, I've been consulting with my legal team. Overall, I think you will like what I am going to tell you.
First of all, you want rights to the Virage fighter. I see no problem with this. I admit, I was surprised as in my opinion, there are better fighters out there but, your request is granted.
Also, I have begun the paperwork for your initial request of awhile ago. You wanted a Whale transport. I am willing to grant one but will need you to file paperwork on your end as well. It may take a little time for final approval but you will get what you seek.
So, let us begin here. Start with the Virage fighters, which was approved by my legal team and we, the TAZ, may begin transporting trade lane parts.
Also, file the SRP paperwork for the Whale and we'll get the ball rolling on that as well. I will order it's construction in anticipation of this. Make sure that you mention this transmission in the paperwork and my approval.
I guess the last question is, where shall we meet to finalize this?
Yours in Eris,
Dr. John Henry Holliday
TAZ Administrator
This is indeed incredibly heartwarming news, I thankyou for taking the time to organise it. I will have a team submit the necessary papers as soon as humanly possible.
As for sealing the deal, Electronic signatures are well and truly legitimate, but if you would like to be a bit more... Conventional, this could also work nicely with the other request I fear you missed?
That is, the permission to use your system of Baffin as a thoroughfare.
I have heard of the Shasta Orbital Skyhook, both in it's engineering mastery and it's tasteful interior, and this would be a great time for me to see it myself, if you'll have me.
I'm afraid I won't be able to stay long, duty calls, but I do look forward to your reply.