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In a rented room in the damp corner of the Harris terraforming complex, with his feet up on the desk and his damp boots dripping mud into a small puddle, Gordon slurped at his tea and considered his words. He began a new page on the pad overheating on his lap and put his words down:

Quote:To the command of [Convoy]:
Allow me to introduce myself. I am Gordon Skye, a Cambridge born and bred man, with my memories fond and my heart scarred. I have not often sought work, but times are growing harder by the minute, and I cannot survive on patriotic spirit alone. A man requires funds. I have spent years fighting side-by-side with the Bretonian Armed Forces defending our Borders, I have sought after and fought pirates across Bretonia, and I have flown with cargo ships, helping secure the precious economy that backs up our defences. I have a bounty contract with the Bretonian Government, and have a licence for high-grade weaponry with the Ministry of Defence (This is currently pending review due to a few amendments).
In short, I am a Bretonian Civilian who works with the Bretonian Forces and Bretonian Shipping Industry to help keep Bretonia in one piece, both in sovereignty, and economy.

As I said, I am a Bretonian citizen interested in what's best for Bretonia, and as a Bretonian company, I would like to offer my services to you. I am not the most proficient fighter pilot in Bretonia, but I am capable enough to dispatch a good number of Pirates. I willingly fly under orders, and fight to the death for the sake of country, it's people, and it's economy, and I ask very little in return. Much as I should like to be in a position to volunteer my services in this, a most desperate of times, I ask for only enough money to survive, for food, drink and shelter, and for repairs to my ship and it's equipment, on which I rely. I shall below outline what I offer and what I would like in return:

I OFFER:

• I will automatically offer to assist [Convoy] members engaged in fights.
  
• I will stand by [Convoy] members who are negotiating with hostile forces, and offer to assist if a fight starts.
  
• I will offer escort services to [Convoy] members I meet upon my travels.
  
• I will be available to [Convoy] members to request escort services over private comms.
  

I ASK:

• I receive a payment per [Convoy] group escorted. (Price is fully negotiable, open to your offer)
  
• I have the option to turn down my services at times. (Due to other jobs, distant positions, and other reasons)
  

With reference to payment - I am neither asking for, nor expecting much, simply enough to live on. My main goal and reward is assisting with Bretonia's economic stability during the war.

Here are details of my ship and load-out you may be interested in:
Ship:
IR-7 "Raven's Talon" Very Heavy Fighter
Weapons:
6x (SIX) 4-11b "Advanced Splitter" Bretonia Tachyon Cannon
1x (ONE) CG-24t "Purple Goddess" Civilian Particle Turret
1x (ONE) "Mini Razor" Tachyon-Antimatter Cannon
[IF THIS PENDING LICENCE IS CONFIRMED - LOADOUT WILL CHANGE TO:]
6x (SIX) 11-4a "Ultra Sunrail" Bretonia Particle Cannon (Subject to replacement on acquisition of CODE-NAME weaponry)
1x (ONE) 10-3s "Improved Sunrail" Bretonia Particle Turret
1x (ONE) "Mini Razor" Tachyon-Antimatter Cannon
Shield:
SG-e2 "Advanced Champion" Heavy Fighter Graviton Shield
Armour:
Universal Armor Upgrade Mk VIII
Additional Equipment:
CM-4 Enhanced Countermeasure Dropper
Enhanced Thruster
Discovery Scanner
ID Papers:
Standard Freelancer 'IFF'
"Freelancer ID" Identification Module

My general relation standpoint with the following factions is as follows:
Bretonia: Friendly
Kusari: Hostile
Corsairs: Hostile
Liberty: Neutral-Friendly
Rheinland: Neutral-Friendly
Gallia: Unfriendly-Hostile (Unless they invade Sirius as rumours suggest they will, at which point, will become outright Hostile)
Council: Neutral
Outcasts: Hostile

I look forward to hearing from you, and hope that together we can help pull our great nation through this terrible war.

After an hour of careful wording and rewording, checking technical details, and proof-reading, Gordon swung his feet off of the desk. Placing the pad atop the now-dry mud, he stretched his numb legs and allowed the blood to return. Sitting down again, he leant over and found the communications frequency for [Convoy], sending his letter on it'€™s way.
Gordon stripped down to his boxers, shivering in the cold draught, and hurried to bed, dreading the next day and the trip he was to make back through the Edinburgh jumphole, fighting off Kusarians and Gaians, just to get home. Despite the flesh-freezing chill, he fell asleep instantly, and slept soundly, his body knowing it would need the rest.

Decrypting...

From: [Convoy].Rubber_Duck
Location: [Convoy].Headquarter, Planet Leeds, Bretonia

Hail, Mr. Skye.

Long question, short answer.

Hmm, shorter answer. *He smiles while writing this down*

I have checked your offer, and I think my company will be able to confirm what you offered, without any changes in your contract. I'm glad to hear, that my company seems to be attractive, for loyal independent Bretonian Freelancers, as you seem to be.

The only thing I need to tell you is, as it concerns the number of escort routes you may do with me and/or my men:

We regularly got a Special Escort Wing, deployed by BAF High Command to escort our Convoys. If this one is not available, in cause of Homeland Defense or Homeland Security Patrol missions, your presence would be much appreciated.

We also have a still valid contract with Venator Private Security. If you dont mind to hook up with them, too, if more escorts are needed, your help will also be welcome.

I think further details, especially regarding your payments, should be worked out via private S.K.Y.P.3. protocol, if you have access to. You can find my Comm. ID. attached to my senders profile.


With all respect, and greetings from Planet Leeds

Jack Schwarz
[Convoy].Rubber_Duck
CEO