Dear sirs.
I received a request for help in a case which solution goes beyond my capabilities. It is a matter of xenoarcheology. I have probably heard that, but I am not sure, that you've been interested in these matters in the past, so I turn to you for help. The matter is delicate, because it concerns the person with whom you may not want to talk at present, but I think you might be interested in this from a purely scientific point. I mean help for Selena Benitez, Yaren Base Commander from Omicron Delta. I'm very concerned about to help her from a political point of view, the safety of Freeport 5. It may also have a positive impact on the current situation between Zoners and Corsairs.
Here I send you a fragment of the message from Senora Benitez, that better explains this issue. If you are interested, please reply on this channel.
Best regards
Robert Pirx
Director of Trading Office
Quote:Shortly before this 'crisis' broke out in the Omicrons, one of our mining teams on Nauru was having a little crisis of its own at one of the newer mines. Unexplained equipment failures and reports of disembodied voices led to some of the more weak-headed miners declaring the site haunted. Iridium production practically ground to a halt.
To cut a long story short, the apparent cause was eventually discovered when a tunneler broke through into an underground cavern. First impressions indicate the presence of an extensive system of alien ruins. We have the resources but lack the expertise to properly excavate the site. Our suspicions are that an alien artifact is somehow playing havoc with our operations, but they are just that - suspicious. This is where you come in.
In the not too distant past, it would not have been too difficult to contract some Zoner researchers to investigate. These days it is not so simple to find strangers that can be trusted. The last thing anybody wants is the Order breathing down their necks, telling them what they can and cannot sell to wealthy Manhattanites, si?
If you know of any xenoarcheologists of good character with the capability of evaluating the site and helping us get to the source of our problems, please do not hesitate to recommend them. I know you Zoners are a diverse bunch, and can only hope that you know some people along these lines.
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Good day Robert,
This is the communications officer for the Leonardo Research Facility. Your message was forwarded to us from the Omicroners on Freeport XV. I will transmit your proposal to the Administrative Staff. Someone may get in touch with you shortly unless there are unexpected delays.
Sincerely,
Peter Zamboni
Communications Officer
Leonardo Research Facility
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Dear Robert Pirx,
this information is obviously interesting and I am quite sure that our researchers would be interested. However due to the current climate with Corsairs I doubt that a partnership with Benitez is possible. Moreover a lot of our scientists have died or have left omicron-74 during the conflict with corsairs and the remaining ones are quite busy with urgent zoners research.
Anyway, Freeport XV is dedicated to trade and supply management so I will transmit your message to Corinth Research Station where the Administrator of Scientific Research will consider this request.
Best regards
Dankien Moebus
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Dankien, Leonardo forwarded Robert's message to my mailbox. I'm going to talk to Marco about it and see what he has to say.
Maybe it's time I got off the station and paid Leo a visit. I've lingered here too long.