I wonder, if you remember so many months ago?
Back when I first got the Summer...ah, I musta been through every star, every system I could squeeze in - just this eager, happy, excited kid, yearning to see every corner of space. *laughter* I bumbled into Omicron Minor, and got a good chewing out by Admiral Collister. *chuckle* Ya know, the good ole days?
Since then, the Order has done so much for me and my citizens, I dont think I could ever repay you. I understand there was some...trouble...about whether or not to help me. For those that did, I'll be grateful forever - to those that didnt, i can honestly say I understand why.
My hope now, is that with my request, you'd be willing to help me. Not in my fight, by standing beside me, but by gifting me something i can use in my struggle. A new friend, a strong ship. Nothing can replace the Summer, and as we all learned as kids, all summers end...but they always begin again.
I ask you for a Hathor Gunboat. My reasons are simple - to defend my citizens. To defend our lives, and my own. I consider the Order some of my best friends. Youve done a lot for me. One day, I promise you, I will return the favor.
Here on Toledo there is only winter but I know what you are talking about. As I am aware your current ship is Conference class gunboat, knowing it you will be familiar with Hathor which is more combat oriented version of it. While Zoners gave us it in act of friendship instead of producing those themselves we often granted those gunboats to Zoners in past, specificaly unfortunately disbanded Zoner Alliance members. I will discuss it with other high command members on next meeting. For now good bye.
My Conference, the Endless Summer, was destroyed over Freeport 1, doing my best to hold back the tide and protect the station. I ejected, but pieces of the ship were scattered everywhere, and with all the other debris, it was impossible to salvage. I think the only thing i got out of it was my old chair, and few assorted pieces as mementos.
I'm also relaying a message from my security director, Genine, who wishes a Hathor for our defense as well. In the short time ive known her, I've learned a great deal, enough that I trust her with my life, as well as my safety. Gone 10 years exploring space, she told me stories of the legendary Zoners of old, who were bound by a singular unity of purpose, and a calling of the heart, to be eternally free in all things. She's tough as nails, and more then once pulled me from the dirt, dusted me off, and set me straight. She knows how lost I'd be without her help.
So therefore, for Freeport 1's defense, and to protect our calling of unity, we wish two Hathors - one for myself, and one for Genine San Savage.
As mister Summers has stated, I would like to commission a Hathor class ship for the FP1 security force. On my return to Sirius space after a decade of exploration, my shuttle was in such need of repair and refit that I had it scrapped. My current ship is a Roc class bomber and thanks to the aid of my executive officer in the security department, have limited shared use of his Conference class ship. Alas, the Conference is not as well suited for defense duty in these current times, and the upgraded design of the Hathor is much needed, as would be the Order missile turrets to mount on it. The ship will be used to defend the Freeport, patrol the Omegas, and escort supply ships.
Once approved and commissioned the ship name will be:
You Hathor Gunboats are hereby granted under following restrictions:
-Usage within Omega and Omicron space only
-Do not use against any human beeing except in defensive manner
Once you accepted theese you are free to come for you Gunboats.
I had no talk with the High Command about the requested Missle Turrets so far.
You'll be informed about this matter as soon as possible.
For those Gunboats... our Engineers at Evora will ask you for the credits.
It won't be more than the Material costs and maybe a lil' gratuity.
Try to keep this one longer than the last one Mr. Summers.
Name: Raoul Duke
[color=#7CFC00]Rank: Rear Admiral -Encryption level 4-
Date: 18th of June, 819 AS
[color=#DC143C]Location: Lisbon station, Braga Orbit, Omicron100 Subject: Approval&further details
Greetings miss Savage, greetings mr. Summers. We've processed the your request for the missle turrets,
and I had the pleasure of approving it. The engineers had them prepared and shipped to Lisbon for your
convenience. They are awaiting you in 2 marked containers inside the main hangar, feel free to contact
the on-duty logistics officer for further directions considering landing and mooring. Also, give a notice
to the highest-ranked Order officer on duty at the time of your arrival to avoind any unpleasant surpises.