You've got some balls to set up shop in this region. So now I will return the favor by asking you two questions.
Your purpose and the duration of your visit, because I'm not sure you'll be around long enough to gain anything out of laying that piece of dung in front of my perfectly good view towards the sun. You've got time until I get bored of staring at your Station. Go.
I’m quite surprised to find you here, that explains your sudden absence from Delta. A pity we couldn’t apply the same technology we provided to help conceal this base; the lack of sun does seem rather unforgiving on your tan.
Pleasantries aside, your presence answers the mystery of why there are no Corsair stations or warships in-system—that’s largely why we established our experimental shop here. Other regions have allowed far too much room for Corsair scheming and maneuver.
Now on the why we are here. We Zoners, as I like to say, are “tormented with an everlasting itch for things remote; we love to sail forbidden seas and land on barbarous coasts.” The deep Omegas scratch that itch nicely.
I’m hopeful we can reach an understanding as we did in Delta. There’s plenty of value to uncover in these systems. We’re prepared to share resources in exchange for services. Let me know if we can strike a deal.
We couldn't be defending you forever, Johnathan of Phoenix. You now have a somewhat decent grasp of Omicron Delta, which gave my family the opportunity to move on the offensive for a while.
You're suggesting another deal, but my kin has grown rather tired supporting you. Heads begin to turn when we have to haggle quite a bit for access to goods you only share with your "most trusted clients", not to mention your struggles in keeping the Corsairs off of Freeport 11. Would you believe me if I said that past experience makes me justifiably concerned about the security of your newest Station? I have no guarantee that Sparta Complex will remain Corsair free, which completely defeats the purpose of strangling cretan supply lines one by one.
If you want to keep that hunk of metal standing, you'll have to contribute with more loot than before, as well as high-quality equipment on demand -- no more "only trusted clients" excuses. You will also have some of my brothers and sisters visit regularly to make sure the hallways of your station are clear of undesirables.
I'm not without compromise though. The Deep Omegas are rich with resources our market is currently disinterested in, but yours is. We'll deliver those to you on occasion to help your business in Omega-55.
I’m a bit puzzled, you already have access to high-grade equipment. Light cloaking devices aren’t easy to come by; we manufacture them ourselves and sell only to our own people or to those who’ve earned that trust.
You’ve already received one. If what you’re after is the more… lethal variety, that can be arranged, but it will take a few weeks to bring the new foundry online.
After that, we can fulfill further requests—provided the Cretan “undesirables” are kept well away from our dealings.
Regarding station access: the policy is the same as at Athens and Kadesh—Corsairs are persona non grata. We also expect to regain full administrative control over our remaining assets soon; when that happens, they’ll be barred from all installations.
You, however, will have standard access as any party that respects Zoner protocols. Be advised the station hosts industrial lines and laboratories: certain areas will be off-limits, and full scans and routine check-ins will be required.
Reasonable enough, Johnathan of Phoenix. We've got a deal.
Rest easy for now. As soon as your foundries become operational, I'll be wanting whatever you can make in terms of firepower. Keep me updated on your progress.
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