With our usual transport pilot indisposed, Herr Byron and myself have shouldered the task of replenish our Deuterium supplies. Yesterday we made contact with a Junker ship bearing the identifier: JM|-Innocent.Bystander, the captain of which claimed to have made earlier contact with Aktivist Sparks. Which, as Sparks left her computer on, appears to be the case.
Regardless, the captain promised a load of weaponry, salvaged from Military wrecks. On reflection, I must admit that I'm slightly surprised that he delivered, for no charge save our consideration in a pair of, admittedly substantial, favors. I am somewhat concerned as to the rut Sparks may be digging us in to here; but for now the weapons have been delivered to, and locked in, Bruchsal's armory. A stock list is included below:
11 x Hornviper Mk II
16 x Firekiss Mk II
1 x BLOODSTONE
1 x MEDUSA
For completeness, I have also included the captain's requests below. I believe he has... Misunderstood our standing with the Hessians, but the issue is not mine to comment on.
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JM|-Innocent.Bystander: Instead of material payment then, do you suppose you could help us with a project or two?
VWA|Arsenal: Meier: That would depend on the scale and nature of your proposal.
VWA|Arsenal: Meier: As I'm certain you're aware, the only reason the Widerstand, and by extension, I, am dealing with you is because Sparks left the communication on my desk, and little other choice. Securing larger scale aid is not likely, considering the differences in our organisational philosophies. But I am willing to listen.
JM|-Innocent.Bystander: I understand. I will also keep in mind that further trust may need to be gained before you are willing to help with either undertaking. Both of these involve Hessians. For the first project, I was wondering if the VWA knew of or could help locate the empty or partially functioning hull of a Hel class cruiser. This is the larger of the two, and I do not expect an immediate response to it.
VWA|Arsenal: Meier: I see. *Both expression and tone were guarded, the carefully clipped tone revealing nothing.* And the second?
JM|-Innocent.Bystander: Again, involving the Hessians. Our salvager craft are quite sturdy and made to stand up to many challanges. But they are defensive only. The Hessian gunships would help us greatly, if we could obtain even a single one. Again, both of these things are quite large in their scale and I do not expect an immediate response to either.
VWA|Arsenal: Meier: I can take your request to the Oberst, but that is as much as I can promise. I'm certain you understand, our relations with the Hessians have been... Strained, as of late.
JM|-Innocent.Bystander: I understand completely. For that reason I feel the task of locating the Hel might be more easily accomplished diplomatically and otherwise. It does not need to be fully or even partially functioning, as long as the hull remains mostly intact.
VWA|Arsenal: Meier: *Inclines his head.* I understand. I will take the request to the rest of the Bundschuh and see what can be done.
JM|-Innocent.Bystander: I would also like you to keep in mind that even people with vastly differant motivations may still help one another.
VWA|Arsenal: Meier: But with more immediate regard to your cargo, I can organise payment in credits.
JM|-Innocent.Bystander: If you would simply consider my request, I would consider that payment enough. And hopefully payment towards the request itself.
VWA|Arsenal: Meier: The decison is not mine to make, but I will ensure it reaches the ears of those who bear that duty.
JM|-Innocent.Bystander: If you are willing to do that much I am fully willing to turn these weapons over to you, with that as my price.
VWA|Arsenal: Meier: In that case, I believe we have a deal.
JM|-Innocent.Bystander: Very well then. In addition to the hornvipers and firekisses, I've picked up two new ones for Sparks to play with.
JM|-Innocent.Bystander: And that -should- be all of them. Finally. Unless you wanted these jades as well?
VWA|Arsenal: Meier: *A trace of amusement crept into his voice.* No, I think that will be /quite/ sufficient.
JM|-Innocent.Bystander: Confirming transfer, I hope you have the space.
VWA|Arsenal: Meier: You are aware that with a delivery like this, Sparks will be unlikely to let you off the comms net?
JM|-Innocent.Bystander: Hah. Dont tell her I said so, but it's probably fairly obvious I'm good at hiding if need be. I would appreciate the chance at further beneficial interactions though.
VWA|Arsenal: Meier: I will see what can be done.
Arsenal has been returned to its berth alongside Bruchsal for the evening.
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