Well, isn't this a bit awkward.
Guess I'll start with pleasantries.
How are you, hows the weather there?
No one died since we last spoke?
Now, I am contacting you for a reason.
Believe me, it's not something I really wanted to do after the terms we departed on.
But, We can't keep pretending that things are all a box of fluffy ducks now, can we.
...Incoming Transmission... Location: Buffalo Base Comm ID: Jesse James
It's been a while hasn't it. The weather...nothing bothers me, with the exception of an unexpected meteor
shower. Anyone died...probably, not that I really care about that either, not as long as what needs
doing gets done. Pleasantries over? Good. Lets get to it.
I was never one to hold a grudge, actually, wait, that's not entirely true. Not at all true in fact.
However for you I can always make an exception and I must admit, you've intrigued me.
I am glad that's over and done with. Always thought that small talk was a waste of time.
Grudges? Yeah. I can see how that'd happen, I bet you have a lot of people who don't like you so much any more.
However, I have been told I am an intriguing person. I think I will take that as a compliment.
Anyway, to business, I guess. I've opened a contract with someone, offering to bring in supplies.
Black market firearms, Blood diamonds, Military vehicles, Stupid amounts of deuterium.....
I gather the supplies haven't increased that much since we left, store rooms still look a little empty?
You might ask us, why bother sharing... I dunno, I'm asking myself the same thing.
But, I guess at the end of the day you lot are still Rogues, as are we. Sisters gotta help a brother out, right?
And regardless, we can't use this all. Even assisting the Outcasts in whatever turf war they start up next.
Offers there if you want it.
Only catch is your boys and mine need to start working together..... Or at least tolerating each other to a point.
Simply put, I'd like to be able to get back to the bar on 'Traz without worrying about being shot.
And by the way, anyone ever told you you're pretty cute for a Rogue?
...Incoming Transmission... Location: Buffalo Base Comm ID: Jesse James
Well you sure know how to tickle my interest, I do love getting my hands on a new pair of shiny blasters.
I'm sure those things will come in much use. Fuel to we'll always take and some sparkly diamonds
lining my pockets is desirable. Those things sell mighty well, hell I might even keep the finer ones for myself.
That said nothing comes for free around here, not unless you steal it yourself that is! If your only price
is that we can find the effort to keep the peace and cooperate, well I think that's manageable. I have
enough enemies as it is here in Liberty, knocking another potential one off the list isn't such a bad thing.
But I do hope this doesn't come back to bite me.
So if that is all then I'm willing to take up your offer.
Hmm cute eh? Yeah I've had that said a few times before...although those women weren't really in a position
to say much else. I can't remember what happened to them in the end. I can however give a mean face to...
Guns and stuff, the second best way to a man's heart behind food, right?
I thought you might like the idea of that, the boys brought in a whole lot of diamonds for me just the other day.
Better quality then most of the ones I've seen before. But then again, they had some quick talking to do.
As for the other woman, it seems I'm in a far better position then they were now, doesn't it?
It's a shame we left on those terms though. I wouldn't mind getting to know you.
Such is life. Maybe another time.
There is one more thing I would like to discuss while I have your attention.... Something about the Outcast's little turf war.
I've heard rumours, and I want to know which kid fighting over the glitter crayon you are aligning yourself with.
Given a good enough reason, I don't see why we can't start this 'co-operation' thing here.
Oh, and before I forget. Don't stress about it coming back on you. I have better things to be doing, and I don't bite... Hard.
...Incoming Transmission... Location: Buffalo Base Comm ID: Jesse James
Ha! Yes you got that right, a new batch of firearms over a big feast sure wets my appetite. You know I like
your way of thinking, maybe if this all works out, one day I'll get to hear more of your bright ideas in person.
Onto business, when you feel your stockpiles are sufficient, send the word and I can send a couple of
freighters or a transport and pick up whatever goods you have to spare. We might even be able to bring
up some bits and pieces we've managed to loot ourselves which might serve you well, we'll see.
As for the troubles up in Malta, it's a bit of a sticky situation. While we've had good historic ties with the
Ghosts and cooperated much with them in the past, as I'm sure you remember, things have changed.
As far as they are concerned those ties are as I said...historic. Recently, just before the troubles up
there started, they sent a team into Liberty, one of my Rogues found em and enquired as to their
reasons for being here. Long story short they torched my poor Rogue and show no sign of remorse,
just disregard for how I do things.
Furthermore it is my understanding that the Lance are now the group which is handling the majority of
Cardamine exports off the planet. As that is our primary source of interest, seems the Ghosts are now
rather redundant in terms of usefulness to us. I would rather maintain good relations with both
groups however, so for now am staying out of the war. Neither side has requested our assistance and
I see no need to jump in and lose men and ships, when there is nothing currently to gain from it.
Well looks like I've said more than enough there, not that there is any really sensitive information to be
disclosed when you maintain a stance of neutrality. I wonder how this conforms or otherwise to your ideas.
Well, let me know what it is you need, if I cant get it I have people who can.
Transports are usually plentiful up our end of space, Gateway to Kusari and all.
Funnily enough, a lot of wine. Not that I blame them for being drinkers. This end of space is.... Yeah
Perhaps a bottle of wine or two could go missing from our store rooms at some point.
Possibly when it comes time to hearing more bright ideas in person.
You see, we could always make that over dinner somewhere.....
Anyway. It's interesting you mention torching a Rogue. I thought the rumours were just more false stories.
As far as we were aware the Ghosts were still keeping the deal Moka had set out for them.
Perhaps we should consider the options we have available to us.
Don't get me wrong, the orange dream is a mess and frankly, not worth the time.
Far less addiction and more money in the likes of blood diamonds.
But I can agree to disagree on this if you can. After all, I am sure you know best.
The Lance, I believe they have already offered us what the Ghosts have.
Not that you need to know our end of the business deals.
Two can play the game of halves.
...Incoming Transmission... Location: Buffalo Base Comm ID: Jesse James
Well it seems that the Ghosts think otherwise, there's been more suspicious activity of theirs in
Liberty since then I've heard. But I don't yet know much more than whispers and rumours. Seems
many of my men have a hard time remembering the fine details after flying while having a few drinks.
Typical.
Well back to supplies, we are needing more small arms as I said. We were going to have to raid Detroit
again, however if you have any spare, that would save us the irritation of losing a few grunts to their
defence platforms. Some more Ale and Whiskey wouldn't hurt either.
Is it possible? At the moment, yes. I believe it is.
However, I might enquire as to how your stocks of food are at the moment.
You see, my boys are complaining about being hungry and wont hunt for their food.
I'm sure they are just getting lazy. Perhaps its time to kick them back into gear.
Ale and Whiskey huh?
Don't see why not. Even though your men seem to have memory problems afterwards.
Where would you rather it be shipped. Alcatraz or Buffalo?
As long as I can show up there without expecting to be shot I'll be happy.
I might throw in a few pills and munitions while I'm at it.
Had a few delivered, and it seems they went just a little bit overboard.
The poor crew boys are complaining about being worked too hard.....
I'm sure you know the story.
Light arms are something we are slowly building up stocks of.
Give it a few more weeks and we might be able to pass a few your way.
Of course it entirely depends what it is you were after.
And my boys would have to field test them first. Only the best for you, of course.
As for the Ghosts. I can't say I am overly impressed.
The last I saw of them they were, um.... well, failing at shooting up a Rogue.
On our back doorstep none-the-less....
A few folk turned up to help chase them off, the Rogue got away easy enough.
I assume you will want to know if anything new happens on that front?
Now, Jesse James, I'll take it no one ever taught you its rude to leave a girl hanging.
So I'll tell you now. It's not very nice.
You still owe me dinner and a few drinks.....
But we've both been far to busy to think about that, right?
I'm sure you've heard the rumors.
The one along the lines of "Moka's returned from his little holiday."
I imagine word of his new toy would have also reached you by now too.
Regardless, I'm sure you've already worked out, it's got more truth to it then most of whats said here.
Why am I telling you this, you might ask....
Well, I thought a Rogue as cute as you deserved a bit of a heads up.
Nothing worse then looking a fool when you're the last to know.
Which I believe you are, but hey... I'm telling you now.
But...... In all honesty, I am contacting you for another reason too, again.
Much like the initial contact here, I can't say its something I want to do.
But we'll see if you can be polite enough to send a reply through first.
I don't see why I should keep talking if no one is listening..... Balls in your court.