To: Councilman Joseph Wolf, Solar Runners

[Arioch]

'Ello again lad-

Last we spoke, it was concernin' ta two subjects that you an' mister Willson had at Ames. Well lad, our work has paid off. We successfully merged an' created a hybrid power core, using properties from both ta subjects an' from a Nomad power cell.

Ta result is... well, breathtaking. I have ta ship running tests at ta moment, specifically testing ta jump systems. Once we make our return trip t' Livadia, I will send a comm your way an' have you come out.

In ta meantime, I have attached all records regardin' our research with ta subjects, per our agreement.

<Click to download Research Logs>

We will be in touch lad!

Finn Out.

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[AlphaWolf215]

Joseph appears on screen. The grease recently wiped from his face. He looks into the camera, the engines of an IMG BattleCruiser behind his head. He takes a breath, and begins

Mr. McCool,

I appologise for taking so long, I have been drifting in space for a while. My vessel went into total lockdown. All systems deactivated, engines went offline. I had nothing but myself. It's a situation I wish you never endure.

As for the research, thank you for sending me that. It is most valuable. It does look as though you have had a major breakthrough. Incredible. I ask you now, weather I could be allowed to go and walk around the core chamber , take readings myself, run my own tests... Something I would love to do...

In any case, I am happy for you sir , I'm glad that this research is going somewhere useful...

In the meantime

Councilman Joseph Wolf,
Secretary of Fleets and Diplomatic Affairs,
Solar Runners.

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[Arioch]

Evenin' lad-

No apologies needed. All is well I hope, yes? Your ship back up an' runnin'?

Anyway, of course you are welcome! It was with ta help of ta 'Runners that this was possible. As such, just name a time an' place, an I will see if we can get ta Ingenuus there, pending no system failures occur. We've been lucky thus far, all things considerin'. Lets just hope our luck continues an' this experiment can lead t' more permanent possibilities!

I look forward t' seein' you soon lad!

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