To: Samura Heavy Industries || From: Anglesey Abbey

[theMenscha]

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ID: William Grant
Assignment: CEO
Subject: Junyo Fire Pearls
Location: Anglesey Abbey, E2, Cambridge system, Bretonia space

Greetings,

First of all allow me to introduce myself. My name is William Grant, CEO and co-owner of a Bowex affiliated base called Anglesey Abbey in the Cambridge system.

Currently we're gathering valuable commodities in order to make our casino-bar fully operational, so me, our other managers and ambassadors have been looking all around Sirius in order to obtain such rare items. Not long ago one of my expert haulers was on a long journey for a private contractor in the Shikoku system, delivering Med-Stasis Bands to planet Junyo. When visiting the planet's bar he heard a story about a mysterious gemstone, which is being harvested by hand from Junyo's seabed. After a brief conversation with my hauler via the Neural Net, I decided to send one of our ambassadors to further investigate the situation. Needless to say he didn't receive the warm welcome we were hoping for, but I wouldn't say I'm surprised given the current political situation between our peoples.

I would like to propose your organization a small contract for the delivery of 1,000 units of Junyo Fire Pearls to Anglesey Abbey. We're willing to pay 20,000 SC for each piece of the rare commodity here in the Cambridge system. I completely understand you might feel a bit reserved to be dealing with us, due to the Kusari - Bretonia's recent history, so if you don't find the transaction agreeable, I'm willing to come to an arrangement and find a middleman in order to make contract convenient for both sides.

Thank you for your time, and let me know if you find the proposed terms acceptable.

Best regards,
William Grant

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[Samura Heavy Industries]

To: William Grant, CEO of Anglesey Abbey
From: Yokohama Shipyard - New Tokyo
Subject: Junyo Fire Pearls contract


Konnichi wa honorable Grant-san,

It is a pleasure to meet you, Ren Kobayashi speaking on behalf of Samura Omotai Zaibatsu.

You are referring to Junyo Fire Pearls I assume, ah yes, a wonderful gemstone indeed. The flashy red and orange colors, the endless shining, the smoothness of its surfaces. One can only admire its beauty and rarity. You won't find such anywhere else in the entire Sirius sector.

I am sorry if your ambassador did not receive proper welcome but we have received no prior notification message so if he tried requesting an audience on the spot he probably has come in the overscheduled period on Junyo receptions. This summer period of the years is a nightmare for organizing time and our employees are trying to keep up with everyone's demands but slip ups do happen, unfortunately. And although our nations have waged wars years ago, we the civilians have made peace and chosen to prosper together through mutual cooperation. I am sure there is no ill will between our people any more.

Now to the business part of your communication. We can deliver the requested amount of 1.000 units of Junyo Fire Pearls to Anglesey Abbey tomorrow at the earliest. A single transport with escorts will be dispatched to Cambridge system. As for the price of 20.000 SC per unit, we have found it satisfactory and as you might guessed, we have agreed to the proposed contract. Please provide us with exact station coordinates. After receiving them the convoy will depart.

Until our next correspondence...

Sayōnara,
Director of Marketing, Ren Kobayashi

[theMenscha]

ID: William Grant
Assignment: CEO
Receiver: Ren Kobayashi, Samura Heavy Industries
Subject: Junyo Fire Pearls
Location: Anglesey Abbey, Cambridge system

Greetings Mr. Koboyashi,

I'm pleased to hear from You and confirm that our factions hold no grudges against each other. We have granted Samura Industries' haulers full access to our base, and I'm eager to meet You in person. Upon docking with Anglesey Abbey, You'll find that our commodity master is expecting Your organization with the fixed price of 20,000 SC per unit of Junyo Fire Pearls as previously discussed.

I am looking forward to hearing from You again, and I hope You enjoy Your stay in our casino-bar.

Best regards,
William Grant

[Samura Heavy Industries]

To: William Grant, CEO of Anglesey Abbey
From: Yokohama Shipyard - New Tokyo
Subject: Junyo Fire Pearls contract


Konnichi wa again honorable Grant-san,

I am pleased to inform you that 1000 requested Junyo Fire Pearls have been delivered to Anglesey Abbey. The visuals can be found here.

I am sorry that I couldn't come to Bretonia at this point, the marketing schedule is unreal these days. I will try to find time in the future, until then Samura employees that have made the delivery are still on board you station. If you had in mind another contract they can help with that.

Until our next correspondence...

Sayōnara,
Director of Marketing, Ren Kobayashi

[theMenscha]

ID: William Grant
Assignment: CEO
Receiver: Ren Kobayashi of Samura Industries
Subject: Junyo Fire Peals
Location: Anglesey Abbey, Cambridge system

Greetings Mr. Kobayashi,

I'm happy to announce that thanks to Your organization's efforts our casino-bar is now operating at 100%. I hope You and Your employees would be able to find the time to visit us not only for business, but for pleasure as well.

Thank You for the delivery and I'm looking forward to our next contract.

Best regards,
William Grant