I would first like to reiterate my immense gratitude for the wonderful hospitality I've experienced on behalf of your people. My work has been unfettered and, if anything, accelerated by the incredible cooperation and encouragement the people of Malta have provided me. I am pleased, at this point, to say that my research into neural grafting has been quite fruitful, and your coalition will soon have the added tactical capabilities this technology will provide.
The coalition's requested forays into genetics are progressing steadily as well; however, I have run into quite an interesting problem. I need to perform a fair amount of my future research in microgravity, as humanity has done in the past with pharmaceutical technologies. As we cannot seem to replicate such an environment on Malta, I've taken to utilizing my gunship for this.
Unfortunately, I've run into some difficulties. I have incredible respect for the valiant defenders of your home, but it seems the bounty hunters have become incredibly persistent; perhaps the price on my head has increased dramatically, or maybe they just don't like me alive very much, but the defenses of my vessel have been repeatedly overwhelmed. I simply cannot further my work under these conditions, and forget moving into frontier systems to gather supplies and subjects!
I was informed of an RM-1 Destroyer near completion in Corsica, and I formally request ownership (if the vessel is, as yet, unassigned). My colleagues have already provided me the necessary funding and materials needed, and I'm sure my reputation speaks for itself if any questions arise.
The vessel would be named "Transcendence"; it would be armed with standard Outcast destroyer weapons systems, as well as a single light mortar for defense against larger threats. It will be quite the traveller I'm afraid (still conforming of course with the New York directive and applicable additional restrictions), as I'll need to visit foreign territories to gather the appropriate materials for my work; however, I will of course gladly assist the Outcasts and their allies should my vessel be needed. It is, after all, the least I could do after all your people have done for me.
I look forward to further correspondence with regards to my request.
This is captain Ferres commanding a Red Hessian Cruiser
I would like that you have registered me...
Mainly for the safty, of our outcast piolots, and cardimine/salve traders, and to fend of intruding Bountyhunter and Corsair.
The exact name of the ship would be Ferres.As.Teranto
Captain Alvaro Fons and Dr. Kyrann Straxi your ships, "Thorin" and "Transcendence" have complete paperwork and everything is in order. We will register them under Destroyer Class ships in our registry.
Captain Ferres we have no control over ships built in Red Hessian shipyards.
Your ship and ships in your group are under investigation, and we will place their status on hold but they will not be removed from the list for now. If what you say is true we will remove them from that list.
The New York Directive was issued by our last commander Mia Bonello, signed by the Council of Dons and is active for months. Your responsibilities as a capital ship captain are among else to know all rules and laws set by that Council.
The Council of Dons just issued a new order, one that affects new capital ship captains wishing to purchase a battleship class vessel. The following order was signed by all 12 Dons.
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Purchase of the Outcast Battleship is illegal without the direct approval given by the majority of the Council of Dons.
--INCOMING TRANSMISSION--
Location : Omicron Alpha
Comm.ID : Alfonso Rodriguez
Subject : Destroyer Registration
To : Outcast High Command
Comrades,
I send this transmission corrosponding registering my destroyer. Even as I sit here I look at her every day coming closer to completion, my father Ronaldo Rodriguez raised me as an outcast from birth on planet Malta. Here my father owned a Cardmine company, when I left home I was given a chance in space when my father gave me my first craft. Since then I've been smuggling Cardimine.. My father would be proud. But now as my own business has prospered I'm contacting the Outcast High Command to register my destroyer I've commissioned to be built with the money earned from my own business, the money my father left for me in his will and a few kind donations from some of my fathers closest friends. I decided I must make my own effort to help secure and preserve the safety of planet Malta.
I plan for her to be stationed mostly in Omega Alpha protecting our precious homeworld, however whenever called apon by an outcast official I will be ready to move her from her comfort zone.
I'll leave you with statistics the ship should conform to after completion.
Name: MNS_Nebulon
Guns: 6 x Outcast Destroyer Turret, 2 x Inferno Turret, 2 x Missile Turret, 2 x Cerbus turret.
Hull Status : Green
Shield Status : Green
Cruise Engines : Capital cruise engines fitted
Total Crew: 31
Primary Role: Malta defence
Executive Officer: Jacob Heinman
Commanding Engineer: Kaleb Carloz
Commanding Weapons Operator: Nina Destina
I am John Shark. I have been a Junker for all my life, but I tasted Cardamine... and I saw the real meaning of life. I am intrigued... And now I feel like I`ve spent my life doing nothing useful. I have spent a huge amount of resources to build a Battleship to help my kin. I was rejected... I was betrayed.
It`s time for me to follow the destiny. The dream of my life was shattered. I stripped the ship of everything useful, and then got rid of the past. I can`t take betrayal lightly. And I search for your guiding.
I am willing to invest in one Outcast Super-Capital class vessel. I haven`t decided what ship should I finance yet, but it will be either a Battleship or a Dreadnought.
I am aware of the Manhattan Directive, and I will not risk the crew in such ludicrous attempts. We will operate where we are needed. On the Corsair front, in protection of our revenues and allies in the Sigmas. We will pay regular visits to the Taus, and will visit the southern allies only with a very serious reason (RP of some sort, if it`s the case).
The former commodore who helped me before decided to stay beside me at times of hardships. I will give the Command of the new ship to Gerd Torben, because I am unable to command a Military ship. This is my most trusted friend. I am just a mere trader... I lack the skill, and the training.
The name of the ship will be [TERRA]-Australis... because my ancient roots lead me to Earth, Australia. It will be a honor, and a privilege, if I will receive the permission to build, maintain, and support the Outcast way of life through the Colonies.