To Admiral Malrone,
Ah, admiral, I have not spoken to you for quite some time sir. Most of these conditions are perfectly acceptable. The only one that a problem has arisen with is condition number 3, "The cruisers and all items aboard the cruisers will be the property of the Liberty Navy until completion of the research.". This Will present a slight problem, as there is no insurance that you could simply, and legally take these vessels from the Corona Battlegroup, and hold them against us in future interactions, or simply steal them from us, leaving our science division high and dry, as the saying goes. If it would put your mind at ease though, you can put a small standing force of Liberty Marines on board each Vessel, or place a tracking beacon and power-core disabling device on each, monitored by the Liberty Personnel on board, to ensure the safety of the Liberty Navy, and all those under its protection. As for the Contents of the ship, i am to assume you mean within reason, and as long as it's on a legal document written as such, I'm happy to oblige.
While in liberty space, the Lazarus IV and Independence is available to fulfill any task given by the Liberty Navy Primary Fleet High Command, should any need arise.
I thank you for your time.
Lt. Loraine Estelonte
Corona Battlegroup
Science and Research Division
Experimental Technologies and Prototypes
I have just returned, so I'm still catching up in info, $ and skills once again.
Admiral,
Sir, i have had a discussion with the Corona Battlegroup High Command, and we have agreed to most of the conditions set. A Liberty Navy Officer of your choosing will be appointed Executive Officer of each vessel, and a minimum of five Navy Marines will be stationed at the power core of the vessels. The homing beacons are also acceptable to be fitted to the ships, along with the good behavior bond of fifty million credits to be paid.
two things have come up in our review of your reasonable terms.
1) Trade Lanes and Pirates
Some parts of the research will require rapid transit from one location, to another. the Trade Lanes are our best bet, but in using them effectively, it would bring us within the 20k limit to Liberty stations, bases and planets. As it was bought to the attention of Commander Michael O'Neal, the Liberty Executive Officer, and the Liberty Marines on board would be more then sufficient to make sure the vessel does not harm any Liberty installation or ship. As another side note on this topic, maintaining the 20k distance puts the science vessels at severe risk of pirating or capture, which would leave the cruiser in hostile hands, and both of our forces lose good men and women. I am sure you can understand why this can be construed as an extreme negative.
2) Disclosure
For obvious reasons, i can understand why the ships are not permitted to dock on anywhere but a guarded shipyard. But as we are a science vessel, and to accurately share anything we may become aware of or discover in our research will require at least one station somewhere with adequate equipment to show you any relevant scientific data. This is just a minor point though, as we are able to just summarize our findings, and give them to you in written form, if you would really prefer that method.
It would be much appreciated for a compromise be found to ensure the safety of everyone involved, which include Corona Battlegroup, Liberty Navy, and Civilian personnel. If a remedy solution could be found to that renders us both assured of safety, then i would much appreciate it.
I thank you for your time, Admiral.
Lt. Loraine Estelonte
Corona Battlegroup
Science and Research Division
Experimental Technologies and Prototypes
I have just returned, so I'm still catching up in info, $ and skills once again.
After reviewing the terms, the 20K restriction will still be in place - Unless you can provide proof that the resources you would use are within the 20K exclusion zone.
Docking permits will not be granted for any Liberty station, excluding Norfolk Shipyard.
Furthermore, a clause will be added such that if the Liberty Navy XO on board the cruiser can override any decision made by the Captain if a valid reason can be made. The Navy XO can also replace the Captain if he/she is deemed unfit for duty.
Admiral,
It has come to the attention of the Corona Battlegroup High Command that the conditions you are setting for the science vessels cripple their ability to function properly within your space. May i also speculate that the required resources are also found in other house's space. Now, don't get me wrong Admiral, I'm in no way trying to threaten or extort a favorable response from the Liberty Navy, as i know how that will turn out. I am merely trying to emphasis that we are unable to surrender all our research, expose our assets and personnel to pirates in uncivilized space outside of the established routes, and place our vessels in a position where our assets and personnel can be detained or stolen by Liberty Navy easily, with out the Battlegroup being able to prevent it. We are hoping that we are able to function in Liberty space on friendly terms, and maintain a friendly relationship with the Liberty Government and Navy High Command. We understand that you are concerned with the safety of your own personnel and assets, and we are more then willing to take precautions, as Lt. Loraine would have clarified. We just ask that you review your conditions, and adjust them as fit to be more accommodating, as the conditions set thus far are so restrictive its crippling.
Also, let it be noted that we would not prefer to turn to another House to perform the necessary research, but will only do so if absolutely necessarily.
Thank you for your time, Admiral.
Commander Claire Lelouch
Corona Battlegroup
High Command
I have just returned, so I'm still catching up in info, $ and skills once again.
I asked for proof of why you require to be within 20K of any particular base - You haven't provided any such proof. You're permitted to use our tradelanes, jumpgates, jumpholes and any legal resources you please while in Liberty.
In the event of an emergency, you are permitted to moor on the closest base. With Navy comms systems aboard the ship and a locator beacon attached, the response by Liberty forces will be swift and deadly.
This is the first time any foreign capital ship has been considered for permanent access to Liberty - Do not expect the terms of the agreement to be exactly to your liking.
Admiral,
You insist on us maintaining to 20k distance, but then say that we can use the Trade Lanes. Using the Trade Lanes properly will bring us well within the 20k distance. If we were to maintain the 20k limit, traveling will take an extremely large amount of time. This is a major problem, as it directly impedes or our objectives.
Here is a modified conditions list issued by the Corona Battlegroup High Command.
1. The cruisers will not dock to any Libertonian bases besides ones pointed out by LN as refilling/repair bases
2. The cruisers will not use any kind of weaponry within 20k of Libertonian bases unless Liberty Navy officer present onboard will allow that.
3. Any activity of said cruisers will be reported to Liberty Navy High Command, however all the research results will remain property of the Corona Battlegroup.
4. Liberty Navy will have rights to buy research results exclusively - meaning that in such case, all the technology and related information will be passed to Liberty Navy and no one else.
5. The Captain of each ship will be interviewed by a member of High Command to ascertain their competence.
7. An officer of the Navy will remain on board each the cruisers until the conclusion of the research
8. Minimum of five marines guarding the power core of the cruiser
Homing beacon placed aboard the cruiser
9. A Liberty Navy officer appointed as Observer on the cruiser - with rights to issue commands when within Libertonian space.
10. A good behaviour bond of Fifty Million Credits, available for refund on research completion
Are these conditions reasonable adaptations of your terms in your opinion? These terms are only an example, or guideline, and are very negotiable. I do understand that we will be the first Capitals allowed this sort of privilege, and we do not wish to destroy this opportunity. If there is terms that you agree to in this list, please inform me, as most of them are just slight adaptions to what has been previously negotiated.
Thank you for your time and patience, Admiral.
Commander Claire Lelouch
Corona Battlegroup
High Command
I have just returned, so I'm still catching up in info, $ and skills once again.
If you can provide detailed reasons as to why you'd be needing to use the tradelanes so often, we can go from there. As far as I can see, your use of the tradelanes would be exclusively to get to Norfolk Shipyard.
Conditions three and four,
Quote:3. Any activity of said cruisers will be reported to Liberty Navy High Command, however all the research results will remain property of the Corona Battlegroup.
4. Liberty Navy will have rights to buy research results exclusively - meaning that in such case, all the technology and related information will be passed to Liberty Navy and no one else.
These terms are acceptable. I propose that refunding the 50 million credit bond be sufficient payment and that the bond be renamed to "Good behaviour and research exclusivity" bond.
Condition nine,
Quote:9. A Liberty Navy officer appointed as Observer on the cruiser - with rights to issue commands when within Libertonian space.
This term is acceptable if the Officer in question is given full authorisation over the ship when in Liberty space.
All other conditions you put forth are acceptable.
Admiral,
It is good that you agree to our terms, we very much appreciate it. Now, for the Trade Lane usage, it would greatly speed up our research by not forcing us to travel in cruise speed from one end of Liberty Space, all the way to the other side. Don't get us wrong, we do not intend on being on the Trade Lanes constantly, we are just asking that we be permitted to use them to accelerate our travel between places. Also, just to point out, if we are unable to go within 20k of a base, that makes jumping in and out of some systems impossible, as there are border stations guarding the Jump gates.
As for the amendment to condition 3 and 4, we agree. But the amendment to condition 9 is subjective, we need clarification on your definition of "full authorization".
Thank you for your time and patience, Admiral.
Commander Claire Lelouch
Corona Battlegroup
High Command
//EDIT: Accidentally deleted something...just restored it.
I have just returned, so I'm still catching up in info, $ and skills once again.
I'm glad the Corona Battlegroup agree with the conditions put forth by Navy High Command.
To clarify, "full authorisation" is termed such that the Navy Officer is authorised to give commands that overrule the Captain when in Liberty and when said Officer deems it absolutely neccessary. For example, the Captain decides to take the Cruiser into a situation where it puts the ship at undue risk - The Navy Officer would step in.
I'm willing to grant your request to use all tradelanes within Liberty, given that the Cruiser is never to loiter* within 20K of a base. There is an exception - Manhatten. Your Cruiser is not cleared to enter within 20K of Manhatten space, baring emergencies. *Definition of "loiter" is to be made by the ranking officer on duty
A small amendment will be made to the bond, such that there are two, separate bonds:
25 million credit Good Behaviour bond
25 million credit Research Exclusivity agreement
The same amount will be paid out, however, it avoids possible legal problems in the future.
So far, here is the contract:
Cruisers will not dock at any Liberty installations, except Norfolk Shipyard. This clause is nullified in emergencies.
Research remains the property of the Corona Battlegroup, within the terms of the Research Exlusivity agreement (See clause 3).
A total of 50 million credits in bond will be paid to Liberty, refundable on research completion:
25 million credit Good Behaviour bond - Refunded if the terms of this agreement are met throughout the time of the contract.
25 million credit Research Exclusivity agreement - Refunded if the research conducted on either Cruiser is kept exclusive to the Liberty Navy indefinately.
Breaking either of these agreements will result in legal action.
The Captain of each ship will be interviewed by a member of High Command to ascertain their competence.
A Liberty Navy officer appointed as Observer on each of the cruisers - With full authorisation over the ship whilst in Liberty. (For the duration of the research)
The Cruisers are not to be within 20K of any base, except when traversing down tradelanes. The Cruisers are not to loiter* around any Liberty installation. The Cruisers are not to be within 20K of Manhatten, bar emergencies. *Definition of "loiter" is to be made by the ranking officer on duty
Minimum of five Liberty Navy marines guarding the power core of the cruiser (For the duration of the research)
A Liberty Navy approved homing beacon being placed on the Cruiser for tracking purposes (For the duration of the research)
An official "Termination of Research" communique from the Corona Battlegroup to Liberty Navy High Command will terminate the Cruisers clearance within Liberty.
This contract is valid indefinately - The Liberty Navy have the right to terminate any clauses within the contract at any time.
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