Ecco-Molecular-Group
Newsletter
Ladies and Gentlemen, Townsmen of Sirius.
As you could read in the local / international newspapers and via online-press, were
missing a ship, our exploring vessel Ecco5000.
Last night, and it was a great success, we had a contact with it, after more than two years
of radio silence.
I am glad to inform you: The Ecco5000 is coming home !!!
With her coming home: more than 2000 brave citizens of Liberty, Kusari, Rheinland and Bretonia.
The Ecco-Molecular-Group is over the moon, to announce: Ecco5000 found the remains of Terra,
or as we always loved to call her: EARTH.
As a proof, aboard are several artifacts of MegaloCities like:
New York, Moscow, Peking, Tokio, London and Berlin
AND:
Our scientists found a way to extract DNA from a lot of terrestrial animals and economic plants.
We will soon be able to sit under terrestrial trees, surrounded by terrestrial bees or dogs.
Sure, this is a very expensive project to be honest, too expensive for us to do it alone.
When the Sirius governments decide to subsidise us, we wont say No.
(It would take ages to do it on our own !)
We hope to have more good news for you and the crews family members , when the Ecco5000 returned to Manhattan.
Thank you
J. Taurin
CEO of E.M.G
Office of the CEO:
Ferch: You did well, to hide the fact, that there were more than 8000 crewmen,
when the E5000 started. We lost more than 6000 workers.
Taurin: Bah, I dont care about their lifes. Call it collateral damage.
But tell me, did they find human DNA ?
Ferch: Yes, Sir. It was not as easy as thought. Most of the found DNA samples
were damaged by heavy radiation.
They had to dig deep to find some useful genetic information.
Taurin: Where did they find it ?
Ferch: It is from Europe, Germany, Frankfurt. Another big town, an old grave,
around the year 1800 - but nearly no radiation damage.
Taurin: And they really bring it here ?
Ferch: Yes, Sir.
Taurin: So we can start cloning human beings ? The originals ?
Ferch: We will do so, as soon as the E5000 arrives at Manhattan.
Taurin: Good btw., did they find a name on the grave ?
Ferch: Yes, Johannes Bueckler
Taurin: Well, that will be his name, then.
Later, same week:
Ferch: Sir, the Ecco5000 is in Manhattan Orbit.
Taurin: The DNA ?
Ferch: Came via Shuttle to our laboratories. The human one is allready in cloning process.
Taurin: Good, good. The Artifacts ?
Ferch: As you expected, it was scanned and taken by the Liberty Navy.
Taurin: Prepare the next Newsletter, then - the usual stuff.
Ferch: Yes, Sir. ehh......
Taurin:What else, Ferch ?
Ferch: We we've been seen, when parking the Ecco95 at Buffalo. The government asked if we deal with the rogues.
Taurin: Hm, we can't tell them, we have it there to let pirates sell their loot...
I will have a night on that problem. I'll contact the Liberty government, tomorrow.
Ferch: Okay, Sir. I will prepare the Newsletter then. Good night, Sir.
Taurin: Ferch, how long does Johannes need to grow up ?
Ferch: We can let him be an adult within 24 hours. Shall we ?
Taurin: Yes, and now get out here !
Ecco-Molecular-Group
Newsletter
Ladies and Gentlemen, Townsmen of Sirius.
Today the 'Ecco5000' arrived at Manhattan.
A lot of people could see the glorious return of our successful vessel.
Fireworks and a lot of music were the main object of the day, when it landed on plattform 237.
A lot of citizens could open their arms and welcome their family members.
When we wanted to unload the Artifacts, Captain Frank Bishop brought us a sad message.
Liberty Navy stopped the 'Ecco5000' and confiscated the remains of our beloved past !!!
We protest against that Liberty disposal!!!
The citizens of sirius have a right to see the relics of their roots !
No government has the right to suppress the evidence of our glory days !
We would have liked to show them everybody, being interested in it.
Now, it will cost money to see them in a museum - if they are ever shown !!
Ladies and Gentlemen, but we managed to keep the DNA-samples and we promise, that our
research will go on.
In a short time, everybody will be able to own a plant or animal from Earth.
We thought it was too expensive, but now we do it for defiance..!!
Therefor we have to move to a location, where the costs are not as high as they are at Manhattan.
We are sorry to go, but please thank the Liberty government.
They will surely be able to replace our 300.000.000$ taxes p.a. with higher costs for other citizens.
We have to move - but our love to the Liberty townsmen still will go on.
Every Member of Liberty will recieve 10% discount on our products till we moved our facility to Vogtland in Dresden.
Thank you
J. Taurin
CEO of E.M.G.
Office of the CEO:
Taurin: That was a brilliant Newsletter, Ferch.
Ferch: Thank you, Sir.
Taurin: What's up with Bueckler ?
Ferch: Had his first flight to Dresden and back. He called his ship "Schinderhannes"
Taurin: For what reasons ever... So he's able to live in our time ?
Ferch: He's doing excellent, Sir. He even managed a contact with an RM-member.
He got asked to stand and to be scanned. So he put the Artifacts into a lead-box, before the RM-guy scanned.
Taurin: What a tricky young man. We will have fun with him.
Ferch: We ? Or do you mean RM ?
Taurin: At least, our new courier is already dead - how can they judge him ? There is no law for it.
Ferch: And nobody will know, he works for us.
Taurin: Hahaha - let's have a drink, Ferch - for a great future...
Days later in the office of CEO:
Guard: Sir, Mr. President ! We found Mr. Ferch tied up and gagged with a huge lump at his head.
Taurin: Uh, where ?
Guard: Near platform 246, where the 'Schinderhannes' stood.
Taurin: Stood ??
Guard: She's gone, Sir.
Taurin: Bring Ferch in !!
Guard: Aye, Mr. President..
Minutes later:
Taurin: Hell, Ferch, what happened ?
Ferch: Sir, Bueckler was doing his combat practice in his simulator.
I was poogle-ing the name 'Schinderhannes' and found some interesting information.
When I wanted to ask him for the reasons, he gave his ship the name, ehm, it became dark around me.
Taurin: Report our current status !
Ferch: Bueckler took the 'Schinderhannes', emptied our weapon hall and vanished, Sir.
We searched the planet twice - noting..
Taurin: Send the E5000 behind him, we need to get him before others will !
Ferch: Aye, Sir.
Taurin: And Ferch.. I want a complete listing of the facts, you poogled !
Ferch: Complete ?? ahm.. yes, Sir.
Taurin: Bad enough, that Liberty forces us to stay here - no more surprises, please!
Secret Report: "Schinderhannes"
eyes only!!
Johannes Bueckler (french: Jean Buckler) called Schinderhannes
born: 1777 - died: 1803, November - both in Germany, Hesse
Bueckler started his career as gunman around 1795 - stealing food and cattles.
After being imprisoned for his actions, he manged to escape and raised his criminal energy.
Murder and kidnapping, even extortionate robbery were his daily work.
Often the victims got killed, although the money was payed.
[...]
It is a misunderstanding, that he was a kind of 'Robin Hood' - stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.
[...]
Let me add the following thought, Sir:
All things considered, we have to fear the worst:
His world was germany - which had the same dimensions for him, as Sirius has them for us, now
We expect him not only to go to Rheinland, but to every place, he can reach from here.
Surely, he will attack the Bounty Hunter Guild - we already asked for their help.
But we also have to expect him attacking all other civil and military facilities.
He used to have some people around, helping him. We should expect him doing this, again.
Maybe he looks for a faction, he can manipulate easily.
Our men are watching all misterious news - we will find him.
Instant messaging to J. Taurin
Bueckler kidnapped four Rheinland Police officers - as the Rheinland government didn't want
to pay for them, he sold them at a cryer base.
Several Rheinland companies reported a Hessian Cruiser, attacking their convoys.
Callsign: Schinderhannes.
He has sold the Avenger and changed to a bigger ship - this information was forwarded to the BH Guild.
Time for a decision, Sir. The [RM] will not be happy about this news.
end of report
Office of the CEO:
Ferch: Sir, the Ecco5000 lays with heavy damages at Norfolk.
Bueckler shot her in Berlin and escaped. The captain told us about a hessian Cruiser.
Taurin: This becomes a massive problem, Ferch.
I just got a message, he caught other police-officers and executed them on spot.
You know what that means.
Ferch: Yes, we re-animated a criminal. We knew about his intelligence.
But we never expected him to be that bad. We should send an apology to the Rheinland gouvernment.
Taurin: This is last on my list, Ferch.
We only re-animated him, we are not responsible for his doings.
Plan B has to run.
Ferch: Plan B ? Don't know a thing about it.
Taurin: Like every good plan, it is a secret plan. Come here, I show you the details.
Ecco-Molecular-Group
Newsletter
Ladies and Gentlemen, Townsmen of Sirius.
A brutal assassinator killed our assistant CEO John Ferch.
We know him well, because he was working for us. His name is Johannes Bueckler.
His ship is the "Schinderhannes" - please pay attention and leave it to the officials to fight him.
Because of this coward attack, we are forced to close our company and wait for better days.
We are sorry to tell you, dear citizens, that our busines can't be continued.
All the things we promised, will come - when we are back.
We are sure, Police and Navy do all they can to get Bueckler.
We sold our ships to the captains, so please, they are no longer able to fulfil your wishes.
We're closed!
Special warning to the Rheinland gouvernment:
You must have done something to him in the past. Please correct it, for us all to have a life, again
May god bless our great systems
Thank you
J. Taurin
former CEO of EMG
(in retirement)