To: Ames Research Station || From: Kishiro Technologies

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Arakan Yukimura

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Ames Research Station
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Administrator of Ames Research Station
Arakan Yukimura
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Konichiwa venerable administrator.

I hope this message finds you in good health in these turbulent times.
I am contacting you on behalf of Kishiro Technologies, news of the upcoming black matter storm has reached us as well.
You have our condolences for the hardships you will be facing soon.

That said, we all share the inquisitive mind of a scientist and we here at Kishiro see an opportunity to turn this challenge
into an opportunity. We would like to invest in expanding Ames Research Station, both to prepare the station for the coming storm
as well as ensure it will be able to carefully analyze everything we can learn from this occurance.

Of course, we would like to see some return on our investment as well.

What do you think?

Hoping your endeavors will be ever profitable.

With kind regards,
Arakan Yukimura

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RECIPIENT ID: Arakan Yukimura, Kishiro Technologies
SENDER ID: Martin Lawrence, Genesis Research Group
LOCATION: Unknown, Unknown

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Good day Mr. Yukimura,

My name is Martin Lawrence, C.E.O. of Genesis Research Group, acting administrative group of Ames Research Station.

Now, you may not be aware, but Ames Research Station is a facility that is safe from the menace of the Dark Matter Storm, as not too long ago, after years, we managed to develop this isolating alloy to protect us from the storm. We have already done that to a Freeport in the past, and we are sure Ames is safe enough to make it through this storm.

So you might want to define investment, Mr. Yukimura. Because we already offer enough services.

If you can put on the table a valuable offer, we can talk business then.

Until the next time,
Martin Lawrence, C.E.O. of GRG.

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Arakan Yukimura

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Administrator of Ames Research Station
Arakan Yukimura
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Konichiwa Lawrence-san.

I apologise if I haven't been clear on our ambitions Lawrence-san.
Kishiro desires to invest in your base, not buy any of your services.
We would provide financial support to your organization to be used in
improving and performing the operations of Ames Research Station.

In return Kishiro would get a share of 40% of the base; enough for you to maintain
control of daily operations, but significant for us to get a return on our investment within
several years. Of course, we would want insight on research done on the station, particularly when
it comes to the black matter storm.

As for Ames being safe, I applaud you for having thought so far ahead. It must have been quite a challenge to think of
supply lines, staff coming and going, pirate raids in the black matter not to mention god knows what else comes from being isolated.

I look forward to hearing what you think of our proposal.

Hoping your endeavors will be ever profitable.

With kind regards,
Arakan Yukimura

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RECIPIENT ID: Arakan Yukimura, Kishiro Technologies
SENDER ID: Martin Lawrence, Genesis Research Group
LOCATION: Unknown, Unknown

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Mr. Yukimura,

I'll be straightforward. What you are asking here is to technically sell our independence to you, which is not something we are interested in.

However, we want to do business with you, so we want to propose a counter-offer.

You would provide supplies and limited investing, in exchange for all the Dark Matter information you may request and some offices on Ames Research Station.

This way, everyone gets what they want.

Until the next time,
Martin Lawrence, C.E.O. of GRG.

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Message Subject: Formal Introduction

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Ogenki de irasshaimasu ka, Lawrence-san? I hope to find you in good health.

Allow me to introduce myself, I am Seiichi Ōkubo, acting C. E. O. of Kishiro Technologies. It is a pleasure to finally talk with you.
Please excuse the slight eagerness of Yukimura-san, he is a brilliant scientist but not our best negotiator.

As this seems to be the first formal contact between the Genesis Research Group and ourselves, I have decided to take over further discussions from here on myself.

I understand the nature of Zoners from a scientists viewpoint; independence and freedom, no laws unnecessarily restricting experiments and the own choice of ethics. Therefore, I fully understand your desire to maintain your independence and even encourage the independence of Ames to persist.
Establishing bonds between the Genesis Research Group and Kishiro Technologies can develop into very fruitful business for both sides involved. With the Dark Matter Storm covering the Kepler system and the shielded nature of Ames - a brilliant achievement if I may say so - the station could function as staging ground for research of fields barely touched by scientists throughout the colonies - in other words, research on a better understanding of Dark Matter Storms and possible applications.

As a first step, Kishiro Technologies would be willing to invest in establishing a supply line ensuring the well-being of Ames and its population in this challenging time. We suspect that the new conditions put a strain on Ames' usual life-line.
Once the supply related situation is stable enough, we would like to discuss a possible expansion of Ames and/or the rental of facilities on Ames.

On the topic of Dark Matter research data, we would much prefer to mutually work together and establish joint endeavors conducted by joint scientific teams.



With upmost respect,
Seiichi Ōkubo
Kishiro Technologies, CEO

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RECIPIENT ID: Arakan Yukimura, Kishiro Technologies
SENDER ID: Martin Lawrence, Genesis Research Group
LOCATION: Unknown, Unknown

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Mr. Ōkubo,

It's a pleasure meeting you.

I'm glad you understand you understand our point of view, and in this conditions the Genesis are definetely interesting to do business with you.

We are very aware this is an unique occasion to study this phenomenon and I want Kishiro and GRG to work together.

Now, your proposal is one we would gladly accept. Resources within Kepler at the moment are not at their highest point, but we cannot complain. We are not starving or losing energy, simply we are trying to adapt. However with Kishiro's help, we should be able to maintain a normal lifestyle within Ames Research Station.

Genesis agrees to start a joint research team with Kishiro to study this phenomenon, in all its finest. What I want to specify however, is that if necessary we can supply you with the alloy Ames uses, but, we reserve the building rights off it.

As soon as you have your team ready, contact me and we shall arrange how it will proceed.

If you have any other questions, please inform me.

Starting slow is the key, Mr. Ōkubo.

Until the next time,
Martin Lawrence, C.E.O. of GRG.

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Message Subject: First supply shipments

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Good day, Lawrence-san.

It is a pleasant sight to see us finding a mutual understanding about Ames' status and a scientific cooperation.

Your words are wisely chosen, starting a new relationship like this requires small steps at first.
We at Kishiro Technologies would love to make the first step in regards of supply shipments.
For a smoother preparation phase on our side, we would kindly ask for a list of materials the people of Ames require urgently.

As you are surely aware, many Zoners are wary of the houses and by some extension of their corporations too.
Due to this circumstance, we would prefer to gain a bit of their trust before we sit down together and discuss the founding of our joint science teams.
Studying this phenomenon should not be overshadowed by possible trust issues at any point.


We look forward to hear from you.
Seiichi Ōkubo
Kishiro Technologies, CEO

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RECIPIENT ID: Arakan Yukimura, Kishiro Technologies
SENDER ID: Martin Lawrence, Genesis Research Group
LOCATION: Unknown, Unknown

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Mr. Ōkubo,

I cannot agree more with your statement.

Trust must be gained to not destroy an unique chance.

Now, the Genesis at the moment lacks electronic parts, like Nanocapacitors or Optronics, that we are in need as spare parts in case of something happens. Obviously we do not need an overflow, just some.

What we will constantly require is basic materials and needs, like metals and food. Anything is good.

I'm hoping to see this relation grow.

Until the next time,
Martin Lawrence, C.E.O. of GRG.

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Message Subject: A variety of supplies.

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Kon'nichiwa!

I have the pleasure to announce the conclusion of the first - though relatively small - supply shipments to Ames Research Station.
Myself onboard the Nushima and two more vessels under my jurisdiction were ordered to set course to the Kepler system and deliver a variety of goods to Ames Research Station.
Your list is hereby acknowledged by us and will be approached step by step. For now, a delivery of 2900 standard units Oxygen, 2900 standard units of various Pharmaceuticals and 4930 standard units of Optical Chips has been delivered.


With best regards,
Rui Tamaki, Captain of the Nushima.

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RECIPIENT ID: Arakan Yukimura, Kishiro Technologies
SENDER ID: Martin Lawrence, Genesis Research Group
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Mrs. Tamaki,

We are very grateful for this load of supplies.

It's of a great help for our crew members.

If you need, you can stop on Ames a few days. If you desire, you will be assigned quarters, which obviously won't have to pay.

The crew of Ames is very grateful of this helping hand.

Until the next time,
Martin Lawrence, C.E.O. of GRG.

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