Ageira Innovations - Liberty Navy Channel

[Sebastian Hart]

To: Captain Jane Hartman, The Liberty Navy Logistics Corps

Dear Captain Hartman,

My name is Sebastian Hart, Director of Ageira Innovations' Research and Development Department. For centuries Ageira Technologies was working very closely with the Liberty Navy and Liberty Security Force on numerous projects ranging from new weapon systems to jump and cloak technologies. Our intention is to continue this fine tradition for the benefit of House of Liberty and to maintain its unquestionable supremacy over Sirius in terms of technological advancement.

It is possible that you have heard about our recent operation resulting in successful shipment of large quantities of light arms to Bretonia in order to boost Kingdom's defense potential. Funds obtained this way were redirected to our Enforcer III project, which was delayed earlier in favor of VI, VIII and IX series. As you undoubtedly know, these fighter guns were released several months ago and quickly gained unquestionable reputation among both civilian and military entities.

I am happy to inform you that thanks to additional funding we were able to successfully port the premise behind our new line of fighter guns to a working prototype of an assault rifle - Enforcer III. This tachyon-based personal weapon allows very precise fire on long range. Thanks to four cooling compressors and a strong power generator we were able to significantly lower rifle's recharge time and effectiveness in combat environment.

However, before releasing a final version of the rifle, we need to perform full field tests in a real combat environment. As this is a weapon primarily intended for Liberty Marines, we would like to officially ask Liberty Navy Logistic Corps for help with preparation and organization of necessary field trials. Please advise how can we proceed with this matter.

Yours faithfully,
Sebastian Hart,
Director of R&D Department,
Ageira Innovations

[Sebastian Hart]

To: Captain Jane Hartman, The Liberty Navy Logistics Corps

Dear Captain Hartman,

My name is Sebastian Hart, Director of Ageira Innovations' Research and Development Department. For centuries Ageira Technologies was working very closely with the Liberty Navy and Liberty Security Force on numerous projects ranging from new weapon systems to jump and cloak technologies. Our intention is to continue this fine tradition for the benefit of House of Liberty and to maintain its unquestionable supremacy over Sirius in terms of technological advancement.

It is possible that you have heard about our recent operation resulting in successful shipment of large quantities of light arms to Bretonia in order to boost Kingdom's defense potential. Funds obtained this way were redirected to our Enforcer III project, which was delayed earlier in favor of VI, VIII and IX series. As you undoubtedly know, these fighter guns were released several months ago and quickly gained unquestionable reputation among both civilian and military entities.

I am happy to inform you that thanks to additional funding we were able to successfully port the premise behind our new line of fighter guns to a working prototype of an assault rifle - Enforcer III. This tachyon-based personal weapon allows very precise fire on long range. Thanks to four cooling compressors and a strong power generator we were able to significantly lower rifle's recharge time and effectiveness in combat environment.

However, before releasing a final version of the rifle, we need to perform full field tests in a real combat environment. As this is a weapon primarily intended for Liberty Marines, we would like to officially ask Liberty Navy Logistic Corps for help with preparation and organization of necessary field trials. Please advise how can we proceed with this matter.

Yours faithfully,
Sebastian Hart,
Director of R&D Department,
Ageira Innovations

[Jane Hartman]

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COMM ID: Captain Jane Hartman
TARGET ID: Sebastian Hart
SUBJECT: RE: Enforcer III
ENCRYPTION: Moderate
PRIORITY: Low

Mr Hart,

I am quite aware of the work Ageira had done for both the Republic and the Navy in the past. The spacecraft version of the Enforcer has, I'll admit, seen a disproportionate amount of combat relative to its time in service.

However; I do not see how that brief record, commendable as it is, necessarily translates into a reliable infantry weapon. Long range combat, as you suggest the Enforcer III would be suitable for, is a rarity for the Marine forces assigned to Twenty First. Not unheard of, but exceptionally uncommon. Our shipboard forces are tasked almost exclusively with the conduction and repulsion of boarding actions and the seizure of spaceports - both environments do not favor the finesse your weapon suggests.

I understand Ageira has put a significant amount of work into this project, but I cannot in good faith approve of the Enforcer III's deployment in combat with only a computer readout to go on.

That considered, Range Two at Trent's Reach Naval Base, Manhattan, has been set aside for your company to conduct a demonstration of the Enforcer III in a week's time. Please make contact with the base CO, CDR Peter Rutherford, to arrange issue of identification as required. Otherwise, Mr Hart, I'll reserve judgement on the equipment until I've seen it.

Regards,

Jane Hartman
Captain
Officer Commanding
21st Combat Support Group
Liberty Navy

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[Sebastian Hart]

To: Captain Jane Hartman, The Liberty Navy Logistics Corps

Dear Ms Hartman,

I have a feeling there has been a little misunderstanding here. Enforcer III is an assault rifle, capable of selective fire and most effective up to 450 yards. For reference, a typical laser-based assault rife used by our marines has a nominal effective range of 350 yards due to limitations of beam lenses' effectiveness. However, even with its longer effective range and optional targeting systems Enforcer III is not a sniper rifle. In comparison to a typical laser-based assault rifle it delivers more damage more precisely at the cost of slightly shorter bursts and a bit higher heat generation. As an assault rifle Enforcer III allows semi-automatic and two different burst fire modes. In rapid and standard burst modes it shoots either 8 or 4 beams in one second salvo. While it is not a flak-type weapon useful while storming a hostile ship or performing close quarters combat, I cannot imagine a situation when a marine detachment is composed of less than half soldiers equipped with assault rifles. While flak weapons are effective in close quarters combat, they are useless during hostage situations, when storming a ship with civilians on-board or in any larger compartment. However, I am not a combat tactics specialist.

I have a feeling that there has been also a misunderstanding concerning the stage in which Enforcer III project currently is. Detroit Munitions has its own firing ranges where both our standard and prototype arms are being tested. Additionally, as you can imagine, due to increased activity of terrorist organizations such as the Lane Hackers, as well as considering the fact that Ageira Technologies is working on numerous top secret projects, we are forced to keep a strong Security Division, which is recruited mostly from ex-military veterans. We have already performed and completed general effectiveness, stress and reliability tests. Enforcer III is ready for field combat trials, this I can assure you.

I understand that you wish for a demonstration. I will dispatch a shuttle from Detroit Munitions with 6 Enforcer III prototypes and a team of our weapon specialists to Manhattan.

I sincerely hope that you will be pleased with the results and we will be able to come to a mutually satisfactory agreement. Should you find any obstacles to such an outcome, please let me know and I will do whatever in my power to remove them.

Yours faithfully,
Sebastian Hart,
Director of R&D Department,
Ageira Innovations

[Sebastian Hart]

To whom it may concern

Dear Sir/Madam,

We understand that recently the Liberty Navy priorities have switched to Homeland Security and the war with Gallia. We also understand that in the light of those events modernization of weapons for typically ground units is not among your most important needs. Therefore, it is quite natural that this project, to speak informally, encountered a bureaucratic deadlock. Unfortunately, we cannot wait any longer. "Enforcer III" must hit the market before the end of this year or we will suffer significant losses. Therefore we are forced to look for a different partner for this particular project.

I would like to thank you for your time and efforts so far. I am sure that we will have opportunity to work together on countless occasions in future. This channel will remain open for any future communications, should a need arise.

Best regards,
Sebastian Hart,
Director of R&D Department,
Ageira Innovations

[Wildkins]

To Ageira Technologies:

Greetings. I am Vice Admiral Nathaniel Davies of the First Fleet, Liberty Navy. I come to you today with a proposal crucial to the war effort against the Gauls and Rheinland, as well as the pirate forces that plague the trade lanes.

In short, we are in dire need of a revamp to our cruiser fleet. The "Archer" class Siege Cruiser - a venerable vessel you are no doubt aware of - has fallen into a state of technological inferiority that does not parallel our other craft. To sum it up nicely, the "Archer" is no longer the strong, agile vessel it used to be, and is in dire need of some upgrades. Primarily, the Admiralty wishes two upgrades to be made to the vessel:

• A significant upgrade to the energy output and storage capacity of the Li-ME-52 "Starburst" Fusion Reactor
  
• A sizable increase in power and damage potential to the LSGM-1d "Star Lance" Heavy Particle Accelerator Cannon

While I confess I am not a technical expert in this field, the general concept is to increase the power output of the "Archer" class, and then utilizing that increase to construct a larger and more powerful version of the LSGM-1d HPAC.

To achieve that end, I wish to bring the following project to Ageira Technologies:

Your role in this project (should you choose to accept it) is to research and develop an upgraded power core and particle accelerator for the "Archer" class vessel, and work with Deep Space Engineering to prototype a modified hull capable of holding and testing the upgrades.

If this project interests you and you wish to accept it, please contact myself or the Admiralty on this encrypted frequency. You will, of course, be handsomely rewarded as per standard Request-for-Proposal protocol.

Sincerely,
Vice Admiral Nathaniel Davies
First Fleet, Liberty Navy

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[t0l]

To: Vice Admiral Nathaniel Davis, Liberty Navy Logistics Corps

Dear Mr. Davis,

This transmission is being sent to inform you that your request has been acknowledged and that our research facilities are firing up in preparation for the work efforts. Any existing projects that we are currently undertaking have been halted and we are looking to divert all assets we can come up with to this task. We cannot prospect a date of completion at this time, but rest assured that we will put one-hundred percent of our effort into this project.

In short, we accept your request.

While this channel is still open, I would like to direct your attention to our latest endeavour that we at Ageira Innovations believe could be of great use to the Liberty Navy.

Surely you recall our efforts to market the prototype Enforcer III rifle to the Navy earlier this year, which ended up being shot down by Captain Hartman. After extensive testing onboard Detroit Munitions and in simulated field tests, we present our revised edition of the prototype Enforcer III rifle: the E3A1.

Now, Admiral, I know what you're thinking. That looks strikingly identical to the original model, doesn't it? Well, I'm a firm believer of the principle that you shouldn't fix what isn't broken, and quite frankly there was little wrong with the ergonomics. Sleek and elegant curves, measuring in at only 27.2 inches for maximum mobility, rubber coated grips for shooter comfort, sling mounts, and an extensive modular rail system to put as many attachments on as you could dream of.

Of course, just because there's nothing wrong with it doesn't mean that we couldn't make it better, so we've taken the liberty of adding an integral holographic red dot sight for fast target acquisition, a tac light/laser combo in place of the flashlight, and a retractable stock plate for additional comfort.

Internally, much has changed. Last year's XT-55 tachyon capacitor, used in the prototype Enforcer III variant, was superb in all means except for heat efficiency. In recent weeks, our wonderful R&D department has hammered out a brand new model, the XT-56. This model capacitor has greatly improved on the 55 in all ways. We've replaced the aging XT-55 with a specialized XT-56 variant, known as the Type 3, to work in tandem with the formerly independant United Engineering's innovative new hexagonal pattern double stacked heat sinks for a greatly upsized heat threshold of roughly 50 shots in 72 degree Fahrenheit temperatures, a hefty increase from the Enforcer III — and many other standard issue rifles — with it's 35 shot threshold.

The automatic rate of fire is largely the same to it's predecessor, a staggering 800 rounds per minute. Combined with the full stopping power of a traditional rifle stuffed into a 27.2 inch long package, there are few competitors when the E3A1 comes rolling about.

For when we need boots on the ground instead of on a ship, the E3A1 can still reliably strike targets at up to 750 meters. Three different firing modes, automatic, semi, and 5 round burst, round out it's main features.

If you're interested, I can arrange a set of test weapons to be shipped to a naval station of your choice, access permissions restricting of course. A full readout of the E3A1's capabilities is available should you need it, however I think this transmission just about covers it.

With Love,
Joesph Petrie
Director of Marketing and Manufacture
Ageira Innovations

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[Wildkins]

To Ageira Technologies:

Greetings. Commander Graham, commanding officer of the Logistics Corps.

First, a small thank you for taking on board the project so quickly and putting it at the front of your priority. With a business as hectic as yours, I'm grateful you were quick to jump on it.

Secondly, concerning your E3-A1 "Enforcer" Assault Rifle. While I have not had sufficient time to look over the entire stock of our marine infantry rifle complement, I am aware that technological breakthroughs are constantly outdating our tech, and it would be quite the shame if our fine marines were left with outdated rifles against an enemy as fierce as Gallia.

Since I am to be visiting West Point Military Academy soon, I would like to offer Ageira Innovations to bring a shipment of these weapons to West Point. I've heard the 38th Training Group is currently undergoing marksmanship training, and perhaps a true show of your weapon would be its effectiveness when used by an inexperienced soldier. Should your demonstration prove adequate, we can proceed with the ordering and delivery protocols from there. Should any modifications need to be made, I will make them aware to you during or immediately after said demonstration.

If you have any questions or concerns, let me know.

Sincerely,
Commander John Graham
C.O., Logistics Corps
First Fleet, Liberty Navy

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[Sebastian Hart]

To: Vice Admiral Nathaniel Davis, The Liberty Navy

Dear Admiral Davis,

Just a short clarification from my side. Mr Joesph Petrie has taken over the Enforcer project and he will negotiate purchase with you or any of your representatives - naturally if you are interested.

As for modification of the Archer class cruiser design, me and my colleges have discussed this project briefly and decided to join it. We also think that you are a bit confused about the nature of this modification, which is obviously understandable as it's beyond your field of expertise. As much as we would like to - we are not really able to invent new technologies just for this project. Overall scientific and technological progress is something that we contribute to but have no control of. What we can do is to utilize existing technologies to further optimize this vessel, which may include among others redesign of the internal structure of the cruiser, replacement of the power generator and finally construction of a new main gun. I just wish to inform you that Mr Daniel Brock will be in charge of this project on our side.

Best regards,
Sebastian Hart,
Director of R&D Department,
Ageira Innovations

[Wildkins]

To Ageira Technologies:

Greetings, Sebastian Hart.

I believe the Admiral was intending more of a re-design or an update to the Siege Cruiser, rather than a complete invention as he had let on. Naturally, as the Archer-class is over 20 years in antiquity at this point, many technological breakthroughs (both small and large) have sprung up over the last few years and we would like to see those incorporated into the new hull. While the effect may be marginal, in war even the little things are important.

As for the Enforcer III, I've already outlined what the Logistics Corps would like to see from Mr. Petrie and his department, and hopefully he can deliver. We are naturally interested in the product, as Ageira has and will continue to deliver quality products, so we hope for a good showing.

Sincerely,
Commander John Graham
C.O., Logistics Corps
First Fleet, Liberty Navy

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