"Attention Sirians, this is Mr. Mercana Shirou of Interspace Commerce! I would like to invite all of you to a special event to celebrate the fastest pilots in action from all parts of the galaxy. We have decided to sponsor a race which will both start and end in the Kansas System, although the racing route it's self will be classified up until Race Day. Staff will be stationed at each of the Check Points to verify race legitimacy and inform the racers of their next way point, although what route one takes to these Check Points does not matter."

"Registration for this race will cost 5,000,000 credits per participant*. The winner of this event will take home 200,000,000 credits cash."

*-"Race participants must only use Heavy & Very Heavy Class ships. Light Fighters are not allowed along with any other class of ship. Use of Cruise Disruptors (Limited to 10 CD Ammo) and Weaponry is allowed**. Experimental technologies including Cloaks & Jump Drives are not allowed."

**-"Interspace Commerce is not responsible for the safety of participants, all registrants which pay the 5 million credit fee hereby waive their right to sue Interspace Commerce if injury occurs during the race"

"Good luck to all of you! A date for this race will be determined shortly."

INCOMING TRANSMISSION

Encryption: Blossom
Source: Barrier Gate Station, Coronado system
From: Haruko Haruhara, CEO of Lotus©
To: Mercana Shirou
Subject: If you are doing this, do it right





Konichiwa Mr. Shirou!

Let me introduce myself... I am Miss Haruko Haruhara, CEO of Lotus©. Well, that is at least my 'corporative' profile.

But on the other hand, I am the winner of the biggest race this side of the galaxy has ever seen, the Ile de France race of the Gallic Grand Prix.

As such, I have certain observations to make about your event here, which I believe I'm entitled to do.

First of all, you can't give out such a humble prize when you are asking ten millions for each inscription. You will definately have more than ten racers there, so instead of racing this would be business for you.

Now, why do professional racers want to have the impression that the organizers are not doing it for the money? Well, being a rally as you describe it, and saying in the terms and conditions that you are not responsible for the racer's fate during the event, one may be suspicious about the whole thing.

I assume you are getting an income elsewhere with this race too, namely sponsors and such, so you should definately make the prize exceed the total registration pot. That way, serious racers as myself will consider taking part in the event, making it more prestigious with their presence, and thus attracting even more racers, public, and press.

So... what will it be? Raise the prize or lower the registration fees?

Kisses

Haruko Haruhara
CEO of Lotus©

END OF TRANSMISSION

"Kobanwa Ms. Haruko Haruhara!"

"I have taken note of your suggestion and lowered the registration fee to 5 million credits per participant. I appreciate your advice and would like to extend the best of luck to you on Race Day ma'am!"

"I would also like to add we may offer a grand-mystery prize as well to the fastest pilot in Sirius."

Sincerely,
Mercana Shirou, Interspace Commerce

INCOMING TRANSMISSION

Encryption: Blossom
Source: Barrier Gate Station, Coronado system
From: Haruko Haruhara, CEO of Lotus©
To: Mercana Shirou
Subject: If you are doing this, do it right





Konichiwa Mr. Shirou!

I congratulate you on your wise decision, and will be looking forward to the race day. I usually race using a light fighter, so this will be an interesting challenge. Anyways, I have work to do if I want to set up my VHF in time.

Kisses

Haruko Haruhara
CEO of Lotus©

END OF TRANSMISSION

"To Joleia.."

"Ships used in the race must be of the Heavy through Very Heavy Fighter Classes only. Racers must also have a good standing with law enforcement officials. Unfortunately I would prefer to have no pit crews because the route its self will be designated as classified until the day of the race-- and because we wish for this race to run as fast and smooth as possible."

"To Selan.."

"This event does not allow the usage of cloaking devices or jump drives as well. Combat is allowed in regions that law enforcement need not control. All race participants must have a neutral-good legal standing with the Houses of Bretonia, Liberty, And Kusari to participate in this race, this way we can keep everything formal with the proper authorities."

"To Jack.."

"Non-participants will be allowed to spectate the race, but we ask that you refrain from interfering in any way possible so to maintain the legitimacy of said race (i.e. Keep to the side of lanes to let racers pass, refrain from firing on them, etc.)".

"If anyone has any other questions or would like to register please send me a communique with your registration details (Pilot name, Proof of Payment**). (**-Registration payments may be sent to IC|Mercana.Shirou, Please attach visual proof of payment in a message for proper documentation & record keeping.)
Thank you for your time!"

Regards,
Mercana Shirou, Interspace Commerce

Hiyaa~ Races races oh my yes please .. *she claps excitedly* consider me in ! I shall be flying my sabre if that is ok with the judges.

Well i'll send registration cash as soon as this ion storm passes and i look forward to your confirmation !