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---Encryption Status: Highly Encrypted---
---Comm I.D.: UNKNOWN---
---Location: UNKNOWN BASE, UNKNOWN SYSTEM (Liberty)---
---Subject: Private Meeting is Requested---

[font=Lucida Sans Unicode]"Hola Benetiz Family,

I don't mean any disrespect by keeping my identity hidden. We, er, I just don't want anyone to know I'm contacting you and I'm not sure this encryption will hold up. I have a business proposition for not only just your family, but for all Corsairs and I believe that you would be interested in it. All that we, excuse me, I would ask in return is simply hospitality at your lovely Cadiz Base in Omega-5."

"I won't mislead you, we will.. I mean, I will be using it as a base of operations to infiltrate Omega-7 with the intentions of breaking down Rheinland's economy. Now, I don't wish to waste your family's time on this, so I sent the Don 10,000,000 Credits as a gift for hearing us, I mean me, out."

"I'll have someone monitoring the long-range channels, so when you reply, I'll receive it."

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Comm ID :- Jose Benitez
Location :- Battleship Delos
Target ID :- Unknown.....?
Encryption level :- Exceptional

Hola Senor,

I am replying on behalf of Don Carlos whose duties have currently called him away. He has asked that I pass on his thanks for the donation and that should you feel the overwhelming desire to send any more funds to him then he will be happy to accept them.

To business then.

I fully understand what it is that you are asking for with regard to Cadiz but I am not at all clear on what it is that you are offering?

On the face of it you are offering to raid Rheinland and to disrupt their supplies and in return for our permitting you to use Cadiz we get "something" as yet unspecified. Your raiding into Omega 7 will very possibly have an effect on certain aspects of the Corsair economy as this is an area that some Corsairs find most useful for the raising of funds and aquisition of certain goods. It is entirely possible that these Corsairs might want some sort of recompense for their loss of earnings.

In addition to this issue we would not even begin to consider permitting you or any associates to land at Cadiz without a full and clear understanding of the ships you might use, and the names of the pilots or commanders involved.

Currently the Corsair Council has given over the adminstration of Cadiz to the Sails. Any agreement for you to use Cadiz will require the endorsement of the Corsair Council, and you would be required to respect the local rules as laid down by the Sails.

I will be very happy to draw this matter to the attention of the Council of which both the Sails and the Brotherhood are members.

I look forward to hearing from you with regard to what it is that you are offering to do in exchange for our permitting you to use the facilities on Cadiz.

Jose Benitez
Corsair Elder.

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---Encryption Status: Highly Encrypted---
---Comm I.D.: UNKNOWN---
---Location: UNKNOWN BASE, UNKNOWN SYSTEM (Liberty)---
---Subject: Private Meeting is Requested---

[font=Lucida Sans Unicode]"To be perfectly honest with you, I represent not only myself but a group of people that live in the middle of Sirius. You'll know who we are soon if we can arrange a meeting in the Omegas. We understand the situation that you're family is in and we wish to come to an understanding and hopefully we will both be satisfied."

"As for what you will receive in return for our request will be discussed in more detail when we meet in person. I can say, however, that there is a lot of credits involved and I don't believe you'll ever have to worry about supplies again."

"I will be moving alone to the Omegas soon and I'll have an associate of mine scanning the comms for your reply. If you could give me the call-sign of someone I could talk further with this about, that would be appreciated."

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---Encryption Status: Highly Encrypted---
---Comm I.D.: UNKNOWN---
---Location: UNKNOWN BASE, UNKNOWN SYSTEM (Liberty)---
---Subject: Private Meeting is Requested---

[font=Lucida Sans Unicode]"Oh, hola Espi. What I mean is we would like to cripple Rheinland's economy by, more or less, sabotaging their mining operations in Omega-7. The independent miners, well, they're not our worries. But, we will try and get the Rheinlanders to leave that system."

"We need your base, just as long until our mission is over. Supplies and room for just around seven snub-craft, along with somewhere to rest would be all that we need. Now the supplies, we can provide, and there's much more where that came from for you and your family."

"Senor, I've done my homework. I understand the Black Sails are the most ruthless pilots in the Omegas, and I understand that I'm taking the risk of just flying there alone to meet you. Now, what I'm asking and offering, I believe we'll see eye-to-eye. And just think of what I'm offering here: We can get you any supplies, compensate you generously for your allowance, and since we've never been a threat to you or your family before - I think we could get along for at least a little while."

"As for your last question, Espi, my name is Mae and I'm merely a "spokesperson" for who I'm representing. I apologize that I'm not giving you more information at this time, but I promise that if we could meet somewhere, I'll answer any of your questions."

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Comm ID :- Jose Benitez
Location :- Battleship Delos
Target ID :- Senor "Mae"
Encryption level :- Exceptional

Senor Mae,

Your offer is intriguing but still vague to the point that it makes muddy water look pretty transparent.

This signal appears to be coming from a region of space located in Liberty. Whilst my technicians are currently unable to get an exact fix on where the signal is coming from I was not aware that we had any potential allies in Liberty.

This is in part why we are so very suspicious of your offer. We have many enemies that would very much like access to one of our bases where they might detonate a ship full of nukes or some such.

It could be that I might be prepared to meet with you, but I don't believe it is entirely unreasonable to know more about the person and group with whom I am dealing. In essence, as my colleague Espi so eloquently put it "Who the hell are you?".

I have been advised by my technical staff that the encryption that we are using is such that it would take a computer the size of a planet approx 100 years to crack and since I don't believe anyone has as yet squandered the resources to build such a computer we are probably fairly safe.

Jose

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---Encryption Status: Highly Encrypted---
---Comm I.D.: UNKNOWN---
---Location: UNKNOWN BASE, UNKNOWN SYSTEM (Liberty)---
---Subject: A Deal You Shouldn't Refuse---

[font=Lucida Sans Unicode]"I sincerely apologize for my delay in contacting you, we weren't able to access a highly encrypted channel until just now. It seems our meeting will have to be postponed, due to a stack of paperwork on my desk that stands as tall as Newark Station. For the possibility of our future relationship, however, I hope to answer your questions in this transmission. After all, I know everything about you and your family, but you don't know anything about me or who I represent."

"Lets start with who I am and who I work for: My name is Mae Halliwell and I'm the Human Resources Director for Universal Shipping Incorporated's Social Services Office; and as you can see, my current job description exceeds the normal tasks of a director. Now, don't let our corporation or our reputation make you believe that this may be a trap. I can assure you that this is far from it."

"I will be honest, your base places our Department of Security at a strategic point with our plan to take down Rheinland's economy. I feel, however, that this will benefit your family just as much as it benefits us and I'm sure you'll see that soon. So, if you're asking yourselves "Why should we let them?" - Than allow me to explain what we have to offer."

"If you choose to allow us to use your base in Omega-5 as guests, than we would like to offer your family some things that would be of interest. Starting with, we will send you two-hundred and fifty-million credits. We're hoping that this could help you out for at least five months. After then, we can re-discuss what your needs are. Other than money, we would also like to supply your base with the commodities you desire. So, if you give us a list, I'm sure we can meet that. We have plenty of employees in our Department of Trading, and they are the best at what they do. As for the more "aggressive" aid, we would like to help you fight off most of your enemies - We know you have a lot. These enemies would include Hessians, Outcasts, Rheinlanders, and Mollies."

"Gracias mis amigos, and I hope to hear from you soon."

"Your friend from Liberty,"
- Mae

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