NCC Minister of Foreign Affairs Magister Yuri Orlov
Greetings Director:
How's everything going up there? We haven't spoken for a long time, since that meeting to plan the reform of the General Academy and the construction of the Spiritual Center. I hope may everything go well, and you and your daughter are in good health.
We cannot complain at Faith Haven. Food is scarce and we remain as thin as greyhounds, but thank Deux we produce enough in our biodome so that, with strict rationing, we don't have too serious problems.
However, it's in relation to food that I'm contacting you now. As far as I know, MFE built some hydroponic bays at the Academy, and until recently the Synth Paste produced there was sent in packages to Pygar, to be distributed on the planet. However, I've just received reports that your Synth Paste is no longer arriving at Pygar. Instead, the colonists of various settlements are receiving another one whose quality... well, let's just say that settlers are complaining bitterly and missing the days when they could count on MFE-produced Paste.
Has something happened that prevents you from continuing to use hydroponics? Is there anything we can help you with? Our resources aren't plentiful, as you know, but perhaps we can lend a hand if you need it.
Regards, and Deux be with you.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs House of the Magisters NCC Curia
Comm ID ..... Jill Xi, PharmD
Location ....... Med Force General Academy, Omicron Theta
To ...................... Magister Yuri Urlov, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - New Covenant Church
Subject .......... Re: MFE food deliveries
Dear Magister Orlov, dear Yuri,
Thank you for reaching out—it’s been far too long since our last conversation. I hope you and everyone at Faith Haven are doing well under the circumstances. My daughter and I are doing well, though as a typical 1-year-old, she has a knack for keeping her mother on her toes. Parenthood is full of learning moments, isn’t it? I’m glad to hear your biodome continues to support you despite the challenges. Your resilience remains an inspiration. May Deux watch over you all.
Regarding the shipments, I appreciate your concerns and would like to clarify the situation:
The hydroponic bays at the General Academy remain fully operational, and we’ve even increased production to meet demand. Shipments have continued as usual; however, there’s been a noticeable decline in vessels arriving to collect them—or if pickups are happening, they don’t appear to be designated for Pygar. To address this, we’ve been utilizing our only available transport vessel to send shipments to Corfu for broader distribution. It’s surprising and concerning to hear that settlers are receiving lower-quality produce, as this is the first we’ve heard of such complaints.
We’ve also noticed delays and inconsistencies in the supply chain at Corfu, which could be contributing to the problem. Investigating these issues, especially in light of the recent administrative changes on Pygar, will take some time, but we are committed to resolving them.
Additionally, we’ve received reports that some colonists who are being aided at the Academy, have started stockpiling food in preparation for possible evacuation. While this reaction is understandable, it may be intensifying the perception of shortages and straining the system further. Both administration and myself are shocked of hearing these reports from the colonists. Especially as we aren't aware of any evacuation plans by the Pygar administration.
Having mentioned that, please rest assured, we are doing everything possible to address these challenges and ensure resources flow smoothly to where they’re needed most. Your kind offer of assistance is greatly appreciated, and I’ll be sure to reach out if collaboration would help us move forward.
Take care, and may Deux continue to bless and guide your efforts.
Sincerely,
Jill Xi, PharmD, Director, Med Force General Academy, Omicron Theta Med Force Enterprises
NCC Minister of Foreign Affairs Magister Yuri Orlov
Greetings again Jill:
What you tell surprises me. It's curious that MFE food shipments aren't reaching settlements in Pygar even though you've increased production. Indeed it could be due to the lack of transports, if lately you're having to send them to Corfu on a single ship.
However, if that's the case, I could understand that fewer MFE products were being received currently, but... none at all? I mean, the Paste that you send is easily identifiable by the image of the caduceus on the packages, so I doubt it's possible that it's being confused with another one that's being sent from somewhere else. Also, like I said, it seems the freshness and quality of the product the settlers are receiving is different from yours.
In addition, to be honest I've also received complaints of food shortages in general, so I suspect that not only MFE shipments are disappearing. The hoarding of food by some of the settlers could be an explanation, but I wonder how they do it. I know that shipments that delivered by freighter from Corfu or other places to Pygar end up at distribution centers located in each settlement, where each resident then collect their assigned share of the rations. These centres are monitored by local authorities, theoretically, and in any case, I also cannot understand how a few robberies by some poor devils can be affecting the supply to that extent.
I find all this worrying, Jill. If despite the efforts being made people start recurrently to go hungry, it could lead to a mass exodus of colonists from the planet. We all have worked hard to make Pygar something of a home for the many Zoner refugees from all over Sirius, and it would be heartbreaking to see it all disappear in the blink of an eye.
I appreciate that you propose to investigate what's happening, I'll do the same with the means at my disposal. We must tackle this situation before it becomes irreversible.
May Deux bless you all.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs House of the Magisters NCC Curia
Comm ID ..... Jill Xi, PharmD
Location ....... Med Force General Academy, Omicron Theta
To ...................... Magister Yuri Urlov, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - New Covenant Church
CC ..................... Med Force Internal
Subject .......... Re: MFE food deliveries
Dear Yuri,
Thank you for your message and for sharing your concerns. I agree that the situation on Pygar is troubling, and I appreciate your commitment to addressing it.
MFE will launch an internal investigation into why our shipments have not been reaching Pygar settlements despite increased production. While we work to uncover the root cause, we are also planning immediate action to ensure deliveries resume efficiently:
Acquiring a Freighter: MFE will prioritize acquiring a dedicated freighter to facilitate planetary deliveries directly to Pygar. This will allow us to bypass Corfu as a freight distribution point and coordinate shipments directly with NCC for better accountability.
Interim Arrangements: Until a freighter is available, I propose a temporary solution. MFE can arrange a shipment to Corfu while coordinating with NCC for a direct pickup. This way, the goods can avoid being stored at Corfu and will go straight to NCC, ensuring they remain fresh and reach the settlers promptly.
On another note, we have not yet observed signs of an exodus from Pygar. Settlers visiting the Academy for treatment and emergency care express concern, but they remain willing to return to their homes on the planet. This resilience is reassuring, but it underscores the urgency of resolving the food supply challenges before they escalate.
I have included MFE internal in this channel, as my capacity as Academy Director limits what I can address alone.
Lastly, I was thinking of whether you could ask for your assistance by reaching out to the Corsairs? They may have a freighter in the system that could be deployed faster than we can acquire one. Their help with deliveries could be instrumental in stabilizing the situation.
Thank you again for your efforts and collaboration. Together, I’m confident we can address this issue and ensure the settlers on Pygar receive the support they need.
Warm regards,
Jill Xi, PharmD, Director, Med Force General Academy, Omicron Theta Med Force Enterprises
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NCC Minister of Foreign Affairs Magister Yuri Orlov
Good morning dear Jill.
There is no need to thank anything. We're in this together and committed to solving whatever comes our way, as we've done so far. It's our duty, and we'll fulfill it.
I think the idea of using Faith Haven as a reception and distribution center for MFE food shipments could work. I still need to discuss this with the other members of the Curia and with His Holiness, but it will be a formality. I've no doubt that we'll all be in agreement on this issue.
The Church has some freighters who can pick up the shipments you send to Corfu and take them to Faith Haven, while you acquire the means to be able to deliver them yourselves. Then they can make atmospheric trips to other settlements to move the Synth Paste packages to local distribution centers.
We also have a couple of heavily armoured ground ambulances that our emergency medical team uses to perform surface rescues in severe storm conditions. If necessary we could even use them to reach some settlements near Faith Haven, in situations where the weather was horrible and air delivery had to be cancelled.
This at least it will ensure that MFE food reach their destinations. We'll see if this solves the problem of scarcity. If not... well, at least we'll have ruled out some possible sources of it.
As for the request you make of me to contact the Corsairs, take it for granted. I'll get in touch with the new Executor, Mr. Herrera, to see if he can help us out with this.
Deux be with you.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs House of the Magisters NCC Curia