Location: Omega-3
Sender: Hal Cauthon
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Hello Sirs and/or Madams!
I'm hailing you today to seek permission for the use of one "Conference" Gunboat. I am already in possession of the "Osprey" Escort VHF** but sadly, pirates these days seem to pack more of a punch than the poor thing can handle... Would it be permissible for me to take it up a step?
Also the design is pretty sleek, and if you have to end a life, you gotta end it in style. Know what I'm sayin?
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Comm ID: Mad John Rackham
Location: Ambassador's Office, Shasta Orbital Skyhook, Baffin System
To: Hal Cauthon
Hal!
Good to hear from you after all this time, Pope Brettonias dropped by my office with your request, we've had a discussion and come to an agreement among the available Popes.
By all means take up a Conference ship, you've proved your trustworthiness with the Osprey and we see no reason to think that you might blot yer copybook with a more beefy vessel.
I understand there are a couple of second hand and some new models on sale at Ames Research Station or Bornholm Depot.
Location: Texas
Sender: Hal Cauthon
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To Pope Bretonnias and Mad John Rackham
Many thanks, friends. I shall endeavour to keep my record clean while piloting any zoner vessel, it would not do to besmirch the name of such a fine example of peace and prosperity in this day and age.