[TO: James Carver] [FROM: Austin R. Goodman] [SUBJECT: [REDACTED]] [ENCRYPTION: Pretty damn secure...]
I'm sure you weren't expecting to hear back from me so soon, of course, I'm also sure I shouldn't be expecting anything less given this day and age.
You're right, I have nothing left. I'm alone in this universe, and it seems that's the way it will always be. New bonds are bound to be formed, but they won't last, once people find out that I'm simply nothing more than a megalomaniac with a god complex. I've been through hell and back, and as you've said... seen more then others have.
I am not a hero, no matter what you heard about me.
Despite all this... I'll take the first assignment, whatever it maybe. Though I have terms... in exchange for my services.
Enough funding for fully a upgraded Raven's Talon, and excess funding when required.
I'm not a mercenary, nor a revolutionary. Any assignments that involve conflict with Bretonia, Liberty, or Rheinland... you can pass to someone else.
A place of refuge. As you undoubtedly know... my Cambridge home was burnt to the ground, a fire that I had help starting. I would prefer this location to be away from major areas of conflict and... amusingly enough, not heavily trafficked.
I'm sure these terms are acceptable, after all... you, yourself, said funding would be provided.
I'll be awaiting for the first assignment, and this channel will be open for a little bit.
We will provide you with access to an account in the Caymen system worth $25,000,000 credits, and forged credentials allowing you unlimited access to Kusari, Rheinland, and Liberty.
You will be given access to a safe-house on Freeport 9, and some time to get yourself established until we have a proper mission for you.
Do remember though, the nature of the missions I will be assigning you will be significantly more complicated then anything you would have done as an Armed Forces pilot. I am a Spymaster and not a Soldier.
I am sure, based on what I know about you, and what you know about the world, that it can be easily done.
[TO: James Carver] [FROM: Austin R. Goodman] [SUBJECT: [REDACTED]] [ENCRYPTION: Pretty damn secure...]
Someone once told me, 'Always remember your roots.' You maybe a spymaster, I... however, am a soldier, and I'm not destined to forget that path. The credits were received and I'll be making my way over towards Freeport 9 within a day or so.