Actually it's Samura who distributes as well but as our main competition.
Kishiro is allied with us and provides us with technology needed to develop Sigma 19 and our stations in Sigma 59. The small scale operations in Kusari space is to deliver to Kishiro stations, from them we ship/base technology. Our other main suppliers are the Zoners and also another one of our principal customers as well. From their bases with bio-domes we receive the necessary commodities for the GMG population to survive. It's mainly because of this alliance that you'll see GMG|GTS-****** flying around Sirius, hopefully with GMG|****.**** escorting.
I see no problems in GMG transporting H-Fuel to houses themselves. They do contract Kishiro with transporting the majority of it to the houses (as well as for development of Gas Miners), that's true, but there is nothing wrong with GMG contracting their own transports to ferry a share of the H-Fuel for a more direct income without Kishiro's profit margin.
Besides it enhances the gameplay of the faction. So yes we will continue transporting H-Fuel around Sirius, especially in 4.85.
Regarding several of the other points, fine, but on the ships...
They are civilian ships, but that does not mean that you see Americans driving around Peugeots and Opels or French driving around in Mustangs and Chargers.
The ships are made in territory that is hostile or unfriendly to the GMG. In order to get there, you need to drag your GMG|Insert.Name character across that area to get to the ship. Now, the GMG has access to a ship that most economic factions don't have, excluding their own gas miner, the Container Transport, which quite amazing.
Quote:[7:42:05 PM][6:51:36 PM] Igor (Smokey): btw terry
[6:51:48 PM] Terrance Cooper: Ye?
[6:52:00 PM] Igor (Smokey): nothin
[6:52:03 PM] Igor (Smokey): just sayin btw
[6:52:05 PM] Terrance Cooper: <_<
Quote:Johnny_Haas: you shot anti criuse speed rockets!!!
Johnny_Haas: but why????
Johnny_Haas: ??
Johnny_Haas: why you shoot criuse speed rockets?
Elgato... the Taiidan HF is sold on a Rheinland battleship. And yes, I *did* go to Munich and docked on that Rheinland battleship with my GMG tagged char to get that fighter. So what? I'd do it again if I needed or wanted to and nothing could stop me.
The selling locations are screwed up, and just like Xenos are going to Theta to get an Eagle so will GMG go to Rheinland to get their ships... If you wait for a bit near Aomori, you can catch a glimpse of the rare GMG train moving through, so we are fully justified to use them to be honest..
I'd like to remind people not to make a big issue about GMG buying the GMG ships from Rheinland Stations.. That was a placement mistake, and has already been fixed for 4.85. Its a temporary problem, and needs to be worked around. For my suggestion, make a character, buy the ship, then get rep, tag, and ID at Naha. Afterwards, add your PF tag.
If no one else sees it as a problem, then you can carry on. But I'm sure that the placement of the Trains wasn't an error along the lines of the placement of the Taiidan HF.
Take Gateway, for instance. The only ships we field are the Percheron, Firefly, Clydesdale, and Large Train. Why? All made and constructed in Bretonia.
We get along quite fine.
The examples that you brought up are applicable, but completely different situations that this. The Eagle is the only VHF that the Xenos can fly without deviating from their RP.
Quote:[7:42:05 PM][6:51:36 PM] Igor (Smokey): btw terry
[6:51:48 PM] Terrance Cooper: Ye?
[6:52:00 PM] Igor (Smokey): nothin
[6:52:03 PM] Igor (Smokey): just sayin btw
[6:52:05 PM] Terrance Cooper: <_<
Quote:Johnny_Haas: you shot anti criuse speed rockets!!!
Johnny_Haas: but why????
Johnny_Haas: ??
Johnny_Haas: why you shoot criuse speed rockets?
This is Kako Shimakaze I fly an Eagle fighter. I would like to join this guild. This is my background; I was born in Aomori station and stayed there for many years (15 years). My father was a miner and my great grandfather was in the 80 years war... I trained with my father for 5 years. My interest were escorting traders and protecting GMG bases. I first started off in an old miner ship to make credits so I can buy an Eagle. When I earned the credits for an Eagle I went to buy one and have been training in combat tactics. Recently GMG has rewarded my fighter with a GMG transponder. I currently fly an Eagle and I have 4 skyblast guns, 2 missiles, and 1 Sunslayer torpedo. If I need to refit anything please tell me and Ill be happy to change it. I would like to join the official GMG Corporation and I think Im ready.
Guild Master,
I would like to introduce myself as a perspective tradeswoman within your GMG organization. I have been in the trading business for 20 years working for my parents and as an independent trader in the propulsion drive industry. This industry allows my family and I opportunities to deliver engine components regularly into Liberty and has provided valuable contacts. The following list includes my time logged in transport activities and I believe my qualifications stand alone.
Transport Experience Log:
Serving on the Hitko Maru (a family owned container transport), progressed through the ranks from engineering assistant, to Chief Engineer, and then 1st officer. Obtained Engineering rating, Navigation rating 1st class, and Transport Trade license 2nd class. Operating mostly within the Kusari and Liberty systems. Duration: 12 years.
Serving on the Juki Maru (self financed X-Shuttle), Captain and operator utilizing my industry contacts. Obtained Transport Trade 1st class rating. Operating routes from Liberty, Kusari, and various Zoner bases. Duration: 6 years.
Serving on the Mikuma Maru (GMG Miner Transport), Captain and owner running various consumer goods into Kusari and H-fuel to select Zoner bases. Duration: 2 years to present.
Presently given the increase in competition within the trade industry consistent trade contracts are ever harder to obtain. Therefore I believe diversification of routes operated would increase my profits and I offer support to your organization in return. My current ship, the Mikuma Maru is well suited to haul your processed H-fuel and other base supplies you require. Recently I have been awarded a GMG IFF on the Mikuma Maru given my Kusari history and positive standing.
I look forward to a future operating under the GMG flag and hope you respond likewise. I hold an account and berth at Aomori station please contact me at GT-256-378.