Before the recent neural net crash, we were undergoing business discussions in regards to Tomioka, the Blood Dragons and yourselves. Fortunately, I was able to recover our entire dialogue:
Erik Nodtviet Wrote:Although all the way out in the Edge Worlds I don't try to get caught up in house politics, recently I've decided to take a lot more interest in the news.
My name is Erik Nodtviet. I am the Guildmaster of a large paramilitary organization operating within the Edge Worlds known as The Core. We are locked in a conflict with the malicious terrorist organization known as the Order, who are a great blight upon humanity. I'm sure they've given Kusari a lot of trouble over the past couple of decades. I'm also sure you're quite familiar with one of their closest allies: The Blood Dragons. Not only are they a detriment to you, but they are also a detriment to my organization as well.
You see, Samura, both you and the Core are players in a very large and very secret game that plays out across all of Sirius. And with each day passing, more players are added and more assets are put on the line. The Core cannot allow the Blood Dragons to gain any more traction anywhere. If their power increases, so will that of the Orders.
Our organization has had a... difficult time trying to re-establish itself in Kusari, as the Core suffered from the diplomatic ignorances of the Bounty Hunters Guild. Fortunately, our organizations are now separate and we have the freedom to develop our own diplomacy. An attempt was made, however our contact has gone silent since last year. With the Blood Dragons becoming a greater threat within Kusari, I feel it is time for the Core to go more overt in it's approach.
The Core is willing to provide indirect support to Samura in the form of munitions, ships, equipment as well as research materials to help them combat the Blood Dragons. Whilst we can place operatives within Kusari, for now I am dubious whether the Kusari government would be as welcoming to see Core ships roaming around as the other houses are. Therefore we cannot provide direct support for the time being. Although we can try to hamper the operations of the Order, and prevent them becoming a further nuisance to Kusari too.
All I ask in return is for Samura to help improve the Cores political situation within Kusari. Our influence is currently lacking there, even though Kusari is of great concern to the Core and to see a Blood Dragon government rise would be destructive to us, to you, and to Sirius as a whole.
Samura Heavy Industries Wrote:Konbanwa Mr. Nodtviet-san.
I have been authorised to enter into discussion with you on behalf of Samura Omotai zaibatsu regarding your offer of support in regards to our continued burden with the criminal organisation known as the Blood Dragon movement.
As the largest corporate concern known to humanity, we are obliged to carefully weigh any business relationship we are to enter into for the benefits that may present themselves from such, as well as the ramifications that may become obvious once the new relationship is meshed into the Samura business model.
Hence I am here to discuss with you the intentions, benefits and nuances a relationship as you have inclined would bring to both of our respective parties.
Accordingly while I am indeed agreeing to further these discussions at present, Samura remains neutral to this idea until it is better understood.
Samura Omotai Zaibatsu has certain business concerns already underway within the Omega and Omicron sectors of space.
These have allowed us to gather intelligence from local parties as well as numerous first hand experiences with the numerous organisations operating in these areas, including yours.
Some of these experiences have been less than cordial in the past, with some examples even going so far as the threat of death being offered to a few of our crews.
When we combine this with what is presented to us from some of our other business partners, specifically in regards to your reputation for ferocity and a lack of mercy, we do indeed wonder how your motivations will impact upon us and even Kusari.
There are assurances Samura Omotai Zaibatsu will be interested in before entering into any form of partnership with your organisation, but these can be discussed further into our conversations.
For now however I have presented an accurate account of first impressions and perhaps allowed yourself to continue further dialog with us with a better understanding of our position.
I look forward to your reply as the pathway to understanding reveals itself.
Arrigato Tekeda Hitomi, Samura Marketing Co.
Erik Nodtviet Wrote:Mr. Hitomi,
I apologise for any ill will the Core may have shown you in the past. Most likely, that may have been itchy trigger fingers shown by either my predecessors or rookie pilots - you need to understand what an environment like the Edge Worlds can do to a person. I assure you that now we hold no grievances towards you. And indeed, we do have reputation for mercilessness and ferocity - but that is what has yielded results against equally fearsome opponents and makes us so potent against our enemies.
Our motivations for this transmission simply revolve around how the Blood Dragons must be undermined. They cannot gain a foothold, as this will directly assist the Order in their operations against us and Kusari itself. I imagine that soon the Order themselves will be looking to help their Blood Dragon allies against you.
If you have any further concerns and would like to express those 'assurances' you have in mind, feel free to speak of them. I would rather have them dealt with now, than let them detriment further talks.
Samura Heavy Industries Wrote:Konnichiwa Mr. Nodtviet-san, good to speak to you again.
I shall take your explanation about past grievances at face value,and accept your apology, it pleases us if such instances were a thing of the past and we could indeed move forward towards a more amicable relationship.
Having never traveled to the edge worlds myself, I must admit that I am unaccustomed to how they may be, but I have heard stories from some of the Samura captains that do head out that way.
It must be hard living in an area either without laws, or even more concerning, a place where various entities enforce different laws that may or may not affect you depending on which vessel happens to be flying past at the time.
This does bring me to an excellent point, your organisation has I believe, a standing feud with the Hispanian organisation known as the Corsair Empire.
Samura Omotai Zaibatsu has a neutral relationship with this group of people and even count a form of business relationship with them, so the first assurance we would be after from you, is your word that any business dealings we may have with them, would be counted as none of your concern, and as such you would not attempt to destabilise any realtionship we may share with them and you would show us the respect to not apply any pressure towards us in regards to our standing with them.
The same as, if we are to do business with the Core, we would ignore any pressure applied by others to attempt to influence our relationship with you.
If this is not a problem, we may continue our discussions.
Arrigato Tekeda Hitomi, Samura Marketing Co.
I will prepare an adequate response soon.
-E. Nodtviet
Guildmaster, The Core
CEO, AP Manufacturing
Living in the Omicrons can be hard, however it is not impossible. The experience strengthens my pilots, and gives us the adequate ability needed to defeat our enemies and protect those who cannot protect themselves. Whilst there is no law encompassing all of the Omicrons, the Core is making progress at implementing it's law within Omicron Delta. A drop in the ocean yes, but a stepping stone nonetheless. Although we have had our setbacks, we will continue to fight for a better day.
And during that progress, we have had our feuds with the Corsair Empire. The both of us have goals that often cause us to exchange gun fire even though funnily enough we have held NAPs with them in the past. With our recent progress in Delta however, we have been able to relax on the Corsair front and have been attacking them less. Our relations are still frosty though.
If you have business dealing with them, that is something we can put aside. It's not something I am happy with, but the positives for us outweigh the negatives. We will not attempt to destabilize your business relationship, unless it directly affects us massively in a way that would be detrimental to our organization. I highly doubt it will ever come to that though. In conclusion, we will ignore your ties with them for the sake of pursuing ties with our two organizations instead.
With that out the way, I hope we can begin to address the topic at hand: the Blood Dragons, the Order and Planet Tomioka.
-E. Nodtviet
Guildmaster, The Core
CEO, AP Manufacturing
I am Director Kaido Marahu, I will be taking over this matter in my fellow Directors Absence. Recent developments have pulled him away from this matter as I am sure you can understand. Much work to be done in light of the attempt by the Blood Dragons and other assorted business dealings.
I've read all of your transcripts between Samura and yourself, as well as being briefed on the situation so I am fully up to speed. I am glad you will not hold our continued off the books relations with the Corsairs continue. This is a prosperous relation for Samura and we wish to continue it for a long time to come.
As for your current proposition, Samura is interested in what you have to offer us. While what you have asked for in return for political favour within Kusari is worth the effort, understand that it is a difficult task to achieve considering their... alignments. It will not happen quickly, if at all. With so many contenders for the seat of power within Kusari, who knows if this current twisted regime will stand much longer.
Which brings me to a counter proposal. Your aid is most welcome in hampering potential supply lines and further reinforcements for the Baka Blood Dragons, We would also like to throw in the possibility of physical reinforcements into the system of Nagano, which is very lightly, if at all patrolled by Kusari Law Enforcement. Your operations would not be hindered there except by the Blood Dragons themselves.
Just something to consider. I am a businessman after all, negotiation is in my blood.
It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I wish your fellow Director good luck in his other endeavours.
Mhm, we can certainly try to hamper their supply lines. As you may know they have deep ties with the Order and rely on a good deal of support for them. We can try to create pressure among those lines, in a bid to starve them of one source of supplies. Physical reinforcements in the system of Nagano are certainly a possibility, but firstly we would need to know a bit more about where we would be able to base these pilots. I cannot promise anything highly potent however. For now light snubcraft would be all we would be able to send to Nagano but that could perhaps increase in the future.
It would be preferred if patrols in the system could be conducted jointly with Samura security personnel - our priority would be to support your forces after all. Although our ships could also partake in reconnaissance. Until we are seen publicly together, I doubt the Blood Dragons will think we are cooperating.
-E. Nodtviet
Guildmaster, The Core
CEO, AP Manufacturing
*the Samuran logo appears onscreen spinning, until it flickers to an image of a Kusari man. Short jet black hair spiked up. One Eye seems to be unnaturally yellow as you recognize it to be an implant. He flashes a grin and begins to speak with a neutral accent.*
Hello Nodtviet-San
*he gives a short wave and folds his hands infront of himself*
We on the board considered your words carefully. We've determined that if you're able to get past all the Blood Dragon defenses you can base your ships on Tomoika, we still have facilities untouched. We will also ofcourse send what ships we are able to patrol with you in that space, when we are able.
*his face turns angry for a moment. His eyes widen and his tone turns bitter*
I care not for the Blood Dragons opinion of us. They're scum and always have been. If they see our ships together, more reason to destroy and kill them. So worry not for our reputation or your own in that regard. If you publicly aid us against the Blood Dragons in such a way, the people of the Samura Keiretsu will see your kind as heroes not enemies.
*his face returns back into a smile befitting a Director of Human Relations.*
I've already begun consulting with my fellow Directors at more ways we can help your reputation within Kusari space, Leave that to me. It is afterall -my specialty-.
Sayonara for now.
Director Kaido Marahu.
*the screen blinks out to black, the Samuran Logo appearing. and spinning until the transmission cuts off entirely*
We currently have a group of ships assigned to duties outside of Kusari space, known as Task Force Oni, currently based in Baffin. Due to aforementioned political issues the ships have refrained from operating within Kusari directly and have instead been operating within the Sigmas and the Taus.
However at your request a small expeditionary unit will be dispatched from this Task Force to make its way to the Nagano system via Tau-37. We can RV with your ships in space, before attempting to land on Planet Tomioka. If we meet any Dragon defences, we can answer them with gunfire.
We can arrange further details over S.K.Y.P.3 protocols. Nodtviet out.
-E. Nodtviet
Guildmaster, The Core
CEO, AP Manufacturing
Konbanwa Mr. Nodtviet-san.
I must first ask for your forgiveness regarding earlier business that took me away and forced my replacement by another member of Samura.
It is was a regrettable but unavoidable event and for that I apologise.
After catching up with your preceding communications, I am pleased to say that I am not up to speed with current the atmosphere of our present relations and have the blessings of our most honorable Torishimariyakkai to continue this meeting.
Regarding your offer of a expeditionary unit traveling to the Nagano system, ground based assets have been dedicated to your needs for the purposes of refueling, rearmament, repairs as well as accommodation for your pilots, there is enough currently assigned to support up to three flight wings, if you need more please do not hesitate to point this out and more assets will be provided on an as needed basis.
We can guarantee security for your privacy as well as comfort for your pilots.
I must point out what may seem obvious Nodtviet-san, Blood Dragon units as well as their Junker supporters are currently involved in hostile actions in this system and I would advise to make sure you bring enough firepower to ensure your safety.
Samura vessels will be happy to offer escort and additional security for your entrance into Nagano and your flight path to planet Tomioka, but of course personal security must be taken very seriously in this system.
The Torishimariyakkai of Samura Omotai Zaibatsu have asked me to pass on the news that they see little problems with increasing the Core's reputation within Kusari, this will take time but with your continued assistance to protect Samura and hence Kusari assets from those that would do them harm, along with our political pressure on the government, the results are almost certain.
I feel we have turned a great corner today and look forward to furthering the relationship between Samura and the Core and the benefits this will bring both our organisations.
This is excellent news! I am glad to hear you have already begun preparations for our arrival into Nagano.
I will inform you that I won't be there personally. However, our dedicated inter-House division, known as the Arcani Initiative, will be the ones that support your forces in Nagano. I assure you they are highly skilled and their ranks equate to that of a Paladin within The Core, which is a very high position within our organization. They are very loyal and will not hesitate in helping you secure the Nagano system.
They will rendezvous with you in Nagano soon. Expect our imminent arrival.
-E. Nodtviet
Guildmaster, The Core
CEO, AP Manufacturing
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