· Sender: Archcaptain Lilianne Daphne Rose · Location: Islay Base, Edinburgh · Subject: Trade agreement with the Republican Provisional Assembly
To the authorities of the Republican Provisional Assembly.
Gaians movement) is interested in establishing a beneficial trade relationship with the Republican Provisional Assembly. Especially in terms of the purchase of gold. We are contacting you about this as we have no docking privileges at Arranmore Base. We recognise the differences that exist between our factions, especially given the existing Smog Clouds in the Leeds system, it is probably not possible to establish a very friendly relationship as we have a different approach as to the use of the space industry.
However, we hope that these differences will not stand in the way of buying gold whether at one selected base designated for this by the Republican Provisional Assembly authorities, or in space when transferring the commodity between unit holds.
We could in return supply you with MOX or other goods of your choice.
From: Matthew J. Burns To: Archcaptain Lilianne Daphne Rose Subject: Re: Trade agreement with the Republican Provisional Assembly
Good evening, Archcaptain.
My apologies for the delay in response - your request has generated considerable controversy within the Assembly. Our previous attempts to form a similar agreement with the Gaian representatives fell flat when the aforementoned representative betrayed our trust. However, your movement has a history of amicable interactions with our pilots, so we are willing to attribute that incident to... lack of centralisation within the Gaian movement and try again - this time with more caution. We hope you understand.
With that said, I am prepared to grant all ships with the Gaians) designation access to Connacht Depot, our gold processing station, for the purpose of trade, provided your organisation can do these favours for us:
- Deposit a sum of 500,000 Cr. to RPA|War.Chest;
- Deliver 7200 units of MOX to Connacht Depot.
Additionally, you will be expected to maintain civil relations while in the Dublin system. You are our guests, and we urge you to keep that in mind.
· Sender: Archcaptain Lilianne Daphne Rose · Location: Islay Base, Edinburgh · Subject: Trade agreement with the Republican Provisional Assembly
I, Archcaptain Lilianne Daphne Rose in the name of Gaians) movement thank you very much for considering our request positively.
We fully understand that the Dublin system is your home and we promise to behave as we ourselves would want similar behaviour from anyone making a pilgrimage to the orbit of Holy Mother Gaia in the Edinburgh system. Our aim is to continue to establish good neighbourly relations with the Republican Provisional Assembly, not to cause trouble.
I would like to inform you that the fee of half a million credits has already been paid from the Gaians)GSS-Nile ship account:
The captain of the said ship: Floris.Amazonis has informed us that he has also already delivered the MOX to your base in two projections: 4450 and 3550. We have rounded up the delivery as a token of our friendship:
We hope to share more common interests in the future.
From: Matthew J. Burns To: Archcaptain Lilianne Daphne Rose Subject: Re: Trade agreement with the Republican Provisional Assembly
Good afternoon, Archcaptain.
I commend the speed with which you have completed our request. Connacht Depot's docking bays will be open to your ships from now on. You will find that our industrial facilities comply with the standards set by the Green Front, as we both reprocess waste products and can take any Toxic Waste you need recycled off your hands.
There is another matter with which we could use the help of your Cambridge-educated specialists - for a price, of course. Let me know if you are interested, and I will share the details.
· Sender: Archcaptain Lilianne Daphne Rose · Location: Trafalgar Base, New London · Subject: Trade agreement with the Republican Provisional Assembly
We are interested in further cooperation and improving the relationship, but take into account that we are quite a small organisation, so our capacity is limited. Therefore, we ask you to be specific about your case.
From: Matthew J. Burns To: Archcaptain Lilianne Daphne Rose Subject: Cambridge Agriculture
Good afternoon, Archcaptain.
Recently, we have completed construction of an orbital hydroponics bay - an extension of Connacht Depot that we hope will improve our movement's resilience in the event of a blockade on the Dublin system. We are experimenting with it right now, but we are a long way off from getting acceptable yields.
Unfortunately, we Mollys just do not have enough people with the skills in the field of agriculture. Growing food in space has proven to be a significant challenge for us. If you know any farming experts who are willing to help us operate our hydroponics module, we're willing to pay for their work if you send them our way. Of course, you will get a bonus as well.
· Sender: Archcaptain Lilianne Daphne Rose · Location: Trafalgar Base, New London · Subject: Cambridge Agriculture
Good morning Mr Burns.
I apologise for the delay in communication, but we have had to circulate enquiries to our colleagues from all Gaian bases. We can currently offer assistance of a maximum of 430 crew. However, if you are interested in the help of specialist scientists, we could bring them in from our contacts outside Bretonia. Please let us know which type of crew you are more interested in.
From: Matthew J. Burns To: Archcaptain Lilianne Daphne Rose Subject: Cambridge Agriculture
Good morning, Archcaptain.
We need experts who can both staff our hydroponics facility and are willing to train and pass their knowledge to our own people. Your scientist contacts seem like the perfect fit for this task. If you can bring a number - let's say 100 - scientists to Connacht Depot so we can start interviewing them for positions aboard the station, I will transfer a fee of 3.000 Cr. for each person to an account of your choosing.
From: Matthew J. Burns To: Archcaptain Lilianne Daphne Rose, Floris Amazonis Subject: Cambridge Agriculture
Good evening.
Excellent work delivering the requested personnel to us. Whether they can help us bring the hydroponics bay to full efficiency remains to be seen, but you have done your part well. Transferring your reward now.