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To the Commanding Officers of the SA and LSF, respectively,
I am Captain Joosua Elonen of the BHG gunboat Megiddo. I have been aproached by my Guild to negotiate for the purchase of (1) Liberty gunboat. A few weeks ago, I was granted permission by the SA to purchase a gunboat for trial runs. The runs proved a success and the gunboat was resold in Liberty space (Planet Houston) 36 hours later.
No doubt you are interested in the bounty hunter who wishes to pilot such a ship, as well as the intentions of the Guild. Myself and my crew are in good standing with the SA and LSF. At least that is our perception of the matter. My crew and I have extensive experience with the older gunship model, but recently we have been given orders to operate an Orca gunboat.
Our experiences with the Orca prompted me to file several after action reports with my superiors. The ship, for the most part, is more than adequate to deal with the threats of outer systems. However, the front gun has been a source of consternation. While the gun is a potent piece of hardware, the designer decided to place its hardpoint on the central truss - upside down. Now, the gunners on the Megiddoare battle-tested and a fairly accurate team. However, during a recent battle in Omicron Gamma, my front gun gunner had serious trouble hitting a Corsair Lunchbox - not exactly a Starflier, if you catch my drift.
After reviewing my reports on ship performance, my superiors have relented and decided to allow me to negotiate with you for purchase of the Liberty gunboat. Your gunboat is considered to be a natural choice, already on the basis of our common cultural roots. Our Guild's birthplace is in Liberty, as you all well know.
Our patrols take us through the Omegas, the Omicrons, the Taus and most of House Space. Lately we have been seeing a lot of action from the Corsairs and Nomads.
If either one of your organizations decides to approve this exceptional purchase, I believe you will not regret your decision. We will be asking for maintenance schematics, however. While the Guild has no intention of mass producing your gunboats, our technical crews will need schematics for routine repair and upkeep.
We await your decision. Keep safe and success in your endeavors.
