To: Gateway Shipping Inc. & Kusari Naval Forces [High Priority]

[Liberty Trade Shipping]

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From: David Leroy [Liberty Trade Shipping]
To: Vimal Kumar [Gateway Shipping Inc.]
Subject: Clarification of some issues
Encrypted: High
Priority: High

Greetings, Mr. Kumar!

First of all, from what I heard, you claim that Liberty Trade Shipping is a subsidiary company of Gateway Shipping Inc. and also, the Muroto Trade Center from Honshu system it was franchised by your corporation. Well... let me to explain something.

As you probably already know, I talked a bit yesterday with Mr. Francois DeVersailles. I didn't know that he is now one of yours executive officers. In my company, he it was responsible with the security of our convoys. Anyway... *with a slightly ironically smile* I tried to explain that, when I disappeared, I was actually hospitalized in New London in a very serious health condition, as a result of a bloody attack occured in Dublin system from some Mollys. Unfortunately, *with trembling voice* my son was killed there and my ship has been destroyed. Everyone thought that I died but... as you can see, I'm alive and now fully recovered.

It seems that many things have changed in the meantime. I understand that last year, in november, Mr. Francois DeVersailles, according to some rumors launched on Market News, has decided to sign an agreement with your corporation, as temporary leadership of Liberty Trade Shipping. I understand that Gateway Shipping Inc. has established a division which now acts as Gateway's Kusari and Liberty branch. Also, Muroto Trade Center has been used as a kind of depot for your own businesses. At least this is what I heard from Mr. Miles Stuart.

Now... I do not want to go into details or controversy with you or any other member of Gateway Shipping Inc., a respectable corporation in my opinion, *saying the words slowly and clearly to be sure that will be understood correctly* I really don't care what internal policy you have there, but... is better to know that from today Mr. Francois DeVersailles has been released from the Security Officer position, Liberty trade Shipping is still here and I'm still the President of this company and Muroto Trade Center is still the headquarter of Liberty Trade Shipping. So... let's find a convenient solution for both sides.

I know that in all this time, Gateway Shipping Inc. has managed my base, but do not forget that this base has been constructed by me and... Rick Tenda... probably you never heard of him. Never mind... All I want to say is that: I'm aware that you spent some money with the maintenance of Muroto Trade Center, even if... *frowned* I found 10 crew members dead, without water, with very little food and oxygen. Probably, in less than two days, would have remained without crew... But now everything is okay.

*a little impatiently*
So... here's my offer: I'm willing to pay 350.000.000 credits to Gateway Shipping Inc. in 7 days, in return for... your efforts. This means 50.000.000 credits per day. Also, if you really intend as Liberty Trade Shipping to become a subsidisiary of Gateway Shipping Inc. with all rights (including LTS| sign, officialy neural net and extra net account), maybe we can find a legal way to do this. I will offer all rights at the end of these 7 days. And... as bonus, you will receive also a docking module.

Oh... and... from this moment, it's good to know that all docking rights for your vessels on Muroto Trade Shipping have been revoked. Do not ask me which is the second choice... because... I have other plans with Muroto Trade Center. I will make ​​a public statement in less then 24 hours... until then... I prefer to receive an answer from you and maybe we will find an amicable solution related to this situation.

Best regards,
David Leroy
President of Liberty Trade Shipping

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[mike buster]

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Greetings Mr.Leroy,

Well, it was quite a surprise to see you and sorry to hear about your accident in Dublin also about your son *brief silence*. Back to your point I want to ask you that, "doesn't the Temporary CEO has any power in the absence of the CEO, well we can call it a mysterious disappearance to be precise?". *clears throat* Also you literally Hijacked our base, even though you calling yourself as president of LTS which is no more, the base was registered in our name with the Kusari Government Proof. Also the Government accepted it and made the request that we don't use the Gateway Affiliation in the base because people of Kusari may feel a bit uncomfortable because Bretonia was in war with Kusari. So we accepted their Point of View and Franchised Muroto base.

And back to your deal, listen carefully I am placing my words carefully so that you understand it carefully "If we are accepting the deal, then 350 million is very low for the Time and Human Resources we invested in the Base. And the Opportunity cost we lose is nearly 3 folds you offer, and the Opportunity cost is the Helium-3 income we are talking about. Also the Return on Investment we planned was higher than what you offer. So we need 1 Billion and 50 Million SC within 7 days " and if you don't AGREE with this then we move to the Kusari Government to sort it out .

I need to say that the 10 poor crew members died because of your greediness which made you to change the Access Password and the base didn't allowed to us dock . I pray for them and their family.

Vimal kumar
Chief Executive Officer,
Gateway Shipping Inc.,

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[Liberty Trade Shipping]

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From: David Leroy [Liberty Trade Shipping]
To: Vimal Kumar [Gateway Shipping Inc.]
Cc: [Kusari Naval Forces]
Subject: Clarification of some issues
Encrypted: High
Priority: High

Mr. Kumar,

I had good intentions but it seems that our disscusion is already doomed to failure.

To answer... probably you didn't read correctly the announcement maded by LTS Media Center. Here is a quote:

...the Chief Security Officer, Francois DeVersailles, has decided to take temporary full control of the company until the other directors or the CEO come back

And... guess what!? I'm back!

On the other hand, your assertion related to "you literally Hijacked our base" is a very serious accusation! Your base!??? I hijacked!??? My own base??? With what??? With my own pass for access in the main computer??? I think that actually YOU (together with my former employee, Francois) are those who hijacked access to the Muroto Trade Center.

Damn... these things start to become funny. 1 billion !??? How about if you pay me about 2 billions if you want so much this base. I invested a lot of money in this base and believe me... you and your corporation will never be owners of my base, thank to this reply.

And... perhaps is not a bad idea... I prefer to donate this base to Kusari Naval Forces instead to see corporations like yours that illegally trying to steal my work (and I talk here also about my company). I'm sick of these behaviors and... you can consider this message only as an informal one: Muroto Trade Center will be donated to Kusari Naval Forces and I will make an official statements in this regards. If KNF will decide to give this base to Gateway... well... it's only their decision!

That's all!

This channel will be open to Kusari Naval Forces from now! I will wait their answer.

David Leroy
President of Liberty Trade Shipping

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[Highland Laddie]

::Incoming Transmission::
Source - Oceana Shipping Platform, Cortez System
ATTN: David Leroy's eyes only
Encryption: HIGH



Alright, Mr. Leroy. Miles Stuart here. You want the kid gloves off, so be it. Mr. Kumar is away on personal business, so you're dealing with me at the moment.

We fully intend to sue Liberty Trade Shipping for violating it's SIGNED contract with Gateway Shipping, evidenced here: http://discoverygc.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=106975

We legally owned the base, and we legally registered it with the Kusari government. I don't see how you're going to get around that.

The assertion that our base was hijacked is INDEED correct, considering that we had been in control and administering the base until you came in and locked us out, and apparently causing unnecessary death to our base personnel since we could not supply them.

Also, know that I will bring a universe of trouble to Liberty Trade Shipping vessels that cross the paths of Gateway Shipping. Your ships will not be welcome on any Gateway base, and you will find independent space....very unwelcoming.

You wanna avoid this hassle, I suggest you pay us what you owe us.

Tread carefully, sir.

Stuart out.

[Liberty Trade Shipping]

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From: David Leroy [Liberty Trade Shipping]
To: Miles Stuart [Gateway Shipping Inc.]
Cc: [Kusari Naval Forces]
Subject: Clarification of some issues
Encrypted: High
Priority: High

Mr. Stuart,

Oh, Mr. Kumar is busy... right. OK. Probably is busy to steal another base...
About your contract with LTS... I mean with Mr. Francois. YOU "legally" tried to steal my base and also the name of my company! I'm the founder of this company, I'm the founder of Muroto Trade Center and Mr. Francois had NO RIGHT to sell it to other corporations.

About payment... I made an offer only as gratitude. But is no longer available. About "you will find independent space....very unwelcoming"... well... I survived once. And I'm still alive. These threads may have repercussions, you know... *smiling with meaning*

But, as I said. I will let this channel open for Kusari Naval Forces. 1 billion!??? What a joke...

My decision is final: Muroto Trade Center will be donated to KNF. I will wait their answer.

David Leroy
President of Liberty Trade Shipping

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[Kusari Uchugun]

Gateway Shipping and Liberty Trade Shipping executives,

According to Leroy-san' transmissions relayed to the Naval Forces, it appears a dispute exists between your two companies regarding the facility known as Muroto Trade Center.

The Admiralty would like to inquire about the very causes of this dispute. I invite both parties to put forward their version, so that our Circles can have a better idea about the issue.

That said, the Naval Forces cannot accept a donation in any way. We are bound by our oath to serve and to protect those who can't protect themselves. Seeking personal gain isn't part of such an oath.
Therefore, if a donation ever happened, it could only be made to the Republic of Kusari, whose Parliament is the only entity able to take a decision regarding this facility's utilisation.

Kaishō-ho Mochizuki,
Kusari Naval Forces.

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[Gateway Shipping Inc]

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Source: Oceana Shipping Platform, Cortez System



Konnichiwa honorable Kaisho-ho Mochizuki-san.

I'm Chairman Miles Stuart of Gateway Shipping Inc.

Late last year, at the behest of former a Gateway Executive , Gateway entered into talks with then CEO of Liberty Trade Shipping Francois DeVersailles about making both companies profitable and helping increase marketshare across the Houses. The result of those talks ended with the idea of merging LTS into Gateway, all while giving them a degree of autonomy and retaining limited administration of Muroto Trade Center. The details of this agreement can be viewed here: http://discoverygc.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=106975

As you can see...DeVersailles signed the contract under his own free will and with the full powers enacted to him as CEO of LTS. This transfer of power was also registered and approved by the Kusari Government here: http://discoverygc.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=107886

Twenty-four hours ago, Mr. David Leroy, the former CEO of LTS who had apparently disappeared some months ago, somehow slipped aboard Muroto, seemingly found some 10 crew members dead (who is to say he didn't kill them himself because they resisted his takeover?) and proceeded to override the docking protocols and prevented Gateway vessels from docking and delivering normal supplies. He then refused to return control to our authority, effectively hijacking the station.

We have tried to appease Mr. Leroy by offering him remuneration for his....disappearance, and even offered him employment with Gateway, which he has apparently refused. We then offered to give him full control rights of Muroto in exchange for compensation of Gateway's investments into the station, it's upkeep costs, and loss of future profits in exporting Helium-3 and other goods from Kusari. Mr. Leroy has thus far refused, and we are now appealing for the Kusari government to intervene and either force Mr. Leroy to return our rightful property to us, or force him to compensate us fairly for our losses.

We rest our case.

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[Liberty Trade Shipping]

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From: David Leroy [Liberty Trade Shipping]
To: Kaishō-ho Mochizuki[Kusari Naval Forces]
Cc: Miles Stuart [Gateway Shipping Inc.]
Subject: The whole truth
Encrypted: High
Priority: High

Kaishō-ho Mochizuki-san,

Thank you for your involvement in this case. Indeed, this unexpected conflict between me, as President of Liberty Trade Shipping company (LTS|) and representatives of Gateway Shipping Inc. corporation (Gateway|) can not be resolved amicably. Taking in consideration that one reason for this dispute is Muroto Trade Center, a base located in Honshu system (Kusari space), the only legitimate authority that can decide its fate, is the Republic of Kusari. I want to mention from the beginning that I always had trust in this entity and I will accept the final decision which will be taken by the Parliament, after judgment this case.

*very calm* I listened with interest the version presented by Mr. Miles Stuart, as Chairman of Gateway Shipping Inc. corporation. Now, I hope that you will have a little patience to listen also my version, because I can not accept to remain passive and to watch how the real facts are denatured, with the clear purpose of stealing my company, my home and... my life.

I think that is necessary to make a brief review of the this base history because I suppose that it is not known by Mr. Miles Stuart. With the intention to demonstrate that I always did everything I could to respect the Kusari Legal Codex, I will put also at your disposal all transmission logs that are still stored in the main server database from Muroto Trade Center.

Long time ago, after my resignation from Interspace Commerce corporation, I founded a very small group, called Coalition of Independent Traders (CIT). The main activity of CIT it was to sell legal products from Liberty to Kusari space and vice versa. I wanted at that time a base of operations and I opted to build one in Shikoku System, somewhere near to Deshima station, with the approval received from Nitō Kaisa Yin Shizuku-san. Unfortunately, our building attempt has failed due to an attack from some unidentified hostile fleet. Shortly after this event, I decided to return as employee to Interspace Commerce. But my son, Joe Leroy, had taken the leadership of the CIT group and requested again approval to build a base, this time in Honshu system. Under the protection of Kusari Naval fleet, the construction was completed successfully. At the beginning of april 819 A.S., my second son, Mark Leroy, together with another former employee of Interspace Commerce corporation, Rick Tenda, founded the Liberty Trade & Supply company and bought the Muroto Trade Center from Joe and CIT, receiving approval in this regard from you. One of the conditions imposed by Kusari Naval Forces it was to be guaranteed their access on this base, anytime and in any conditions, for eventual inspections. This condition has never been violated by me or my sons. This was the beginning.

In June 02, 819 A.S., at the insistence of my sons, I resigned definitively from Interspace Commerce and I took the leadership. Liberty Trade & Supply has become Liberty Trade Shipping and Muroto Trade Center was established as the headquarter of this company. It followed a period in which the Liberty Trade Shipping had registered a significant increase of its influence on shipping market. We had cooperations with Kishiro Technologies, Samura Heavy Industries and also with Gateway Shipping Inc. but over time, along with the expansion of our operations, we faced with many difficult situations. I will mention only some of them, just as a proof that we always tried to respect the Kusari laws. Due to constant attacks from illegal groups like AFA, we tried to find a solution to protect our vessels. Initially, we intended to hire a company specialized in security, but... at suggestion received from Kaisho-ho of KNF, we gave up, because... as I said then:

Of course, we have trust in KNF! We always have!

. And... indeed, these words proved justified because in the most tense moment (June 20, 819 A.S.), has shown wisdom. Thanks to them, the Muroto Trade Center is still there today and also this is one more reason why I said that my intention is to donate this center to Kusari Naval Forces. Another proof that every time we tried to respect the Kusari laws is our request for usage of Kusari Gunboats when has been created our Security Division and Mr. Francois DeVersailles, currently Executive Officer of Gateway Shipping Inc., has been promoted as Security Officer. Now... please allow me to tell you something about this man. With origins in Gallia, dropped somewhere on Manhattan planet, he sent me a request to be employed as a simple worker in our Transportation Division and he received some starting funds and also a proper ship, without being asked to return them ever. Because at that times, we needed by a Security Officer, I decided to give him a chance but I think that was the worst choice I ever made and you will understand why I say that.

In the meantine, our Vice-President, Rick Tenda has disappeared. It is believed that he was killed somewhere in Nagano system so... I was forced to offer his position to another man: Mr. Nicholas Carter. Later, I decided to go on a business trip in Bretonia, I reserve the right not to provide details about its purpose. When I left, Mr. Nicholas Carter has taken the temporary leadership of Liberty Trade Shipping company. At that moment, I was the only one who known the master password for the management of Muroto Trade Center. Unfortunately, somewhere in Dublin, I was attacked by Mollys. My son, Joe Leroy was killed there, my ship has been destroyed and I was hospitalized in New London in a very serious health condition. Everyone thought that I died. After months of treatment, when I was fully recovered, I returned to Honshu. Here I found Muroto Trade Center in a state of accelerated degradation. From 800 crew members, 30 were dead, due to lack of water and the food and oxygen supplies were extremely low. I found also in database two unknown passwords with administrative rights and still wonder how!? Bizarrely, now Gateway Shipping Inc. accusing me that I hijacked the master password but the truth is that they never had access to it! I repet: I used MY password. So... which of us is ultimately the one who hijacked the administration password? Now... as details... it seems that in all this time, Mr. Francois DeVersailles, has made an announcement in September 5th, 819 A.S. via LTS Media Center and I quote:

...the Chief Security Officer, Francois DeVersailles, has decided to take temporary full control of the company until the other directors or the CEO come back...

I'm able to understand his decision, but later... he has decided to sign with Gateway Shipping Inc. an agreement although he had no authority to do this! Now, they claim that Liberty Trade Shipping is a subsidiary company of Gateway Shipping Inc. and also, the Muroto Trade Center from Honshu system it was franchised by this corporation. I'm not agree with this agreement in particular because I consider that Mr. Francois DeVersailles has exceeded his authority.

I just want to say that I'm the only administrator of Muroto Trade Center, just like I was when I left in Bretonia, the protected sign LTS| is still mine and Liberty Trade Shipping is not a subsidisiary of Gateway Shipping Inc. But... because Gateway Shipping Inc. has managed this base, after some private discussions with Mr. Miles Stuart, I thought that is fair to reward somehow their efforts and I offered 350.000.000 credits but they want more than 1 billion. This amount is unrealistic. It is needless to mention how much credits I invested in this base. One more thing: they destroyed a docking module factory and also a wepon platform and... began construction of a jump drive factory and another type of platform. The jump drive factory is still unfinished.

Honestly, I never understand why this base was so coveted by various corporations.... Anyway... these are the facts. I decided to offer Muroto Trade Center to Kusari Naval Forces for free, as a donation, to extinguish this conflict permanently. They deserve it because every time was needed, KNF did not hesitate to defend this base, although they had no profit. As you can see in this transmission, Gateway Shipping Inc. launched already threats against me and probably, I must to retire. *smiling* I found a beautiful home on Honshu planet and I intend to spend the rest of my life in silence and peace there.

Or... *after a long moment of silence* if... after this judgments, the Republic of Kusari will decide that I have the right to keep this base and KNF you will not want to take its possession, I will join to a corporation from Kusari and probably, the base will become a kind of storage depot for their operations. Even I'm libertonian, I've lived here too long to go back to Liberty.

I have a lot to say but... it is enough. I will remain at your disposal for any future question, Kaishō-ho Mochizuki-san. A good day.

Now... *with a strained look* I will wait the parliament's decision and I will obey, whatever will be.

Respectfully,
David Leroy
President of Liberty Trade Shipping

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[Highland Laddie]

::Incoming Transmission::
Source: Oceana Shipping Platform, Cortez System



Wait wait.....pardon me for interjecting here, your honors, but I need to point a few things out:

Firstly, as harrowing and interesting as Mr. Leroy's presentation of LTS's founding and backstory may be...that information is essentially irrelevant to this case.

I would also like to present new evidence found here: http://discoverygc.com/forums/showthread...t=Francois

This was provided to our legal department by Mr. DeVersailles showing private communications between himself and Mr. Leroy upon Mr. Leroy's recovery in New London.

It clearly demonstrates that Mr. Leroy knew of LTS's merger with Gateway well before Mr. Leroy actually went to Muroto Trade Center, and Mr. DeVersailles own words point out that Muroto was already in a deteriorating state BEFORE the merger happened, which is what partially prompted him to merge with Gateway in the first place....effectively SAVING Mr. Leroy's base and his company.

This was in no way a hostile takeover like Mr. Leroy is suggesting. There was no coercion, no threats, no bribes. Our merger plan was seen as a way to preserve Liberty Trade Shipping, while also helping to expand Gateway's business platform, as expressed in our aforementioned Merger Agreement, signed by the only Board member of LTS with the authority and ability to do so at the time.

I would like the authorities to take this into consideration before reaching their verdict.

[Liberty Trade Shipping]

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From: David Leroy [Liberty Trade Shipping]
To: Kaishō-ho Mochizuki [Kusari Naval Forces]
Cc: Gateway Shipping Inc.
Subject: The whole truth
Encrypted: High
Priority: High

Kaishō-ho Mochizuki-san,

I consider that what I meant to say in my defense, it was said. I refuse to enter again into dialogue or to respond to speculations made by with any representative of Gateway Shipping Inc. so... I have nothing to add.

I will remain only at the disposal of Kusari authorities for any potential questions.

Respectfully,
David Leroy
President of Liberty Trade Shipping

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