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_______________________________ To: The Ingenuus CC: Finn McCool From: High Cardinal Olmos of the 2nd Tarxien Order Subject: Not-so first contact Encryption: [Absolute]
It has been long since we have heard from you Ingenuus; word of your vessel's resurfacing has been downplayed but by no means unnoticed, even to my ears. I trust that even in this-- Era of uncertanty within Sirius that your people and organization fare well?
Your return is most timely; A project of ours has come up with a number of roadblocks that some of our engineers are having.. lets say "exceedingly large amounts of trouble" with. I'll spare you the details but as it stands, we have need for a few issues to be resolved regarding a vessel's construction. On the list of problems; assembly of certain components and alloys not being as strong as they were spec'd to be, information paralysis in AI tuning systems, catastrophic failure in core containment caused by a lack of power and I seem to recall vague mention of new developments requiring a more automated system architecture than we are currently capable of producing without a massive commitment of resources and personnel.
So- in light of all of this, Project lead Espinosa saw fit to request we reach out to you for a hand, and asked that I do so to provide a more... understanding voice to the situation. Regardless of your decision on assiting us in this endeavour, I would ask that you maintain silence when the subject of the specifics of this project are revealed to you: think of this as our own little "surprise" for a number of individuals that would best be left surprised.
We're willing to afford you a few days to consider our offer, and some specifics can be offered upon request but I must stress the need for the utmost secrecy on the subject. Think about it, and get back to us.
I'm glad to see the Cross still has the intelligence capabilities that it had in the past, that goes to show that you as a whole have been doing well during our little time of absence.
I realize you were probably expecting McCool, I apologize on his behalf although he's been rather busy as of late on a few new projects here at Ingenuus. Although I can guarantee that he'll certainly make some time once he figures out that old clients are interested in some help with their work once again.
It happens to be that we are rather well versed in terms of vessel construction. While our own experience is from a system from scratch, experimental and alternative materials rather than what you find on the market is something which we have an excellent understanding about. - Certainly fitting within the general requirements on what you might need from us through an agreement of sorts.
I'd like to request that we meet in person. I like knowing what we might be getting into. Of course, i'm not terribly worried. I'm still rather fond of the Cross. - Business in person, usually goes much smoother than wheeling and dealing around on the Neural Net. Not to mention it'd be easier for us to answer any further questions you might have for us after we hear your full proposal.
I'll be looking forward for a time and place. I'm know McCool, myself, and perhaps another scientist or two would be glad to see what you have in mind in detail.
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_______________________________ To: The Ingenuus CC: Finn McCool From: High Cardinal Olmos of the 2nd Tarxien Order Subject: Not-so first contact Encryption: [Absolute]
I'm certain la señorita Espinosa can spare the time to come forth and offer you a more in-depth discussion on the subject, from hereon she'll be handling all contact with you on the subject.
I'll have her contact your vessel through a more directed channel to arrange your meeting. The Nación thanks you for your consideration.
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-_-_-_-_-: Sender: Finn McCool :-_-_-_-_-
Good evening -
About an hour ago I was able t' meet with Miss Espinosa in Maltese space, and she proceeded t' provide more details t' us. Rest assured Mr. Olmos, we are intrigued by what Miss Espinosa provided, and we will be deliberating shortly t' see if such a feat is possible given the constraints. Please let us know if we should contact you again via this channel, or establish a more secure one with our verdict.
To: IRG CC: Finn McCool From: Inquisitor Erikasaria Espinosa of the 2nd Tarxien Order Subject: Project "Lightspear" Phase 1 Encryption: [Absolute]
I'm glad to hear that Ingenuus can recognize a challenge and is more than willing to "step up to the plate" if I'm permitted to call back to an ancient-earth phrase. Before we get underway, I'd like to bring you to the temporary scaffold we've setup for the prototype-build to get a feel for what were trying to accomplish here. From there, we can arrange specifics and I can have your staff be given access to the workstations and schematics they'll need to do their jobs.
Before we proceed however, I've been asked to discuss the topic of your fee. That is to say: what is it you will want in return for your services on the matter?
[ sci·am·ach ]
/sīˈamək/
A simple, angry man casually working his way through life on a personal quest to acquire copious amounts of street cred.
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Evening Mrs. Espinosa -
I, as well as our team, are intrigued by more of the details of what you are planning, and how we can be involved. Please send us the details of when and where you would like our team t' meet you.
As for our fee, we would rather discuss such once we have a more complete picture of the project as well as the estimated time it will take t' complete.
To: IRG CC: Finn McCool From: Inquisitor Erikasaria Espinosa of the 2nd Tarxien Order Subject: Project "Lightspear" Phase 1 Encryption: [Absolute]
Ibiza Base, 50 clicks off of Mallorca in a semi-inclined orbit, docking bay A. Dock in a shuttle and keep the shore party to a minimum; construction is limiting the amount of space and available power for serviceable vessels. Everything will be explained upon your arrival.
[ sci·am·ach ]
/sīˈamək/
A simple, angry man casually working his way through life on a personal quest to acquire copious amounts of street cred.
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Evening Mrs. Espinosa -
Thank you for the location. I regret t' inform you that I am engaged with an urgent matter at the moment, but I am sending a Jennifer Byrne, one of the head scientists in the IRG. I have informed her of the location, and will be there soon. Once I am available, I will have her catch me up and we will proceed from there.