Salutations, ladies and gentlemen. Well, where to begin? Well, I'll start with the obvious. You fine people happen to be Sirius's supply of Cardamine. As I understand it, there is quite a market.
Why am I calling? I was referred to you by someone from the 101st when I inquired as to purchasing the stuff. So along I come to talk business.
Upon paying a visit, however, I was shocked to find your defenses firing upon our trade vessel. Do you have some enclave where such events won't be happening, so that we may conduct our economic transactions in peace?
I look forward to a mutually beneficial cooperation between our respective organizations.
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_______________________________ To: Precinct D From: Inquisition HQ: Valetta Shipyard
Maltese defense systems are working in a regular mode in a full accordiance to default security protocols. All vessels that are willing to enter the Maltese terretory are suppose to pass the basic 'Friend-or-Foe' and affiliation check. In addition, all vessels on Maltese territory are falling under the jurisdiction of Maltese laws and code of conduct. If your group is willing to work with the Nacion, then, first of all, we would suggest you to bring your 'papers' in order. It appears to be the main problem at this moment.
We are up-to-date on your rules and regs, thank you for providing that information.
At this point, we found some go-betweens in any case, so you won't be getting any of our ships sniffing around Malta anytime soon.
However, those go-betweens have some paperwork featuring a clause saying that the Maltese Nation's courts are the final authority in the event of a breakdown, so in the event of a dispute, I would like to have an emergency "standby" visa of some sort so my representatives can present their case. Can this be arranged?
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It appears that you need this more than we are, we have enough partners to fill the Libertorian Market at the moment. Of course your desire to work with the Nacion is noted, but you are obviously not in the position to dictate conditions to us. Besides I will count a proposal to reprogram our security systems just to let your ship in as an offence. If you are willing to work with us, then you will fix transponders on your ship to pass our automatic security system. As it done, then we will be able to discuss further details.
We will also keep an eye on you and your actions, you are not expected to be trusted on Malta. Until you will prove yourself, of course.
I'm sorry, but I think we got off on the wrong foot here.
The visa is not for any ships, but for duly appointed legal counsel only. We'd have our mutual friends at Williams-Mordhauser, a duly registered corporation with the Nation of Malta, or possibly a neutral third party, bring in our legal experts.
Due to irreconcilable differences with equipment usage and fixed transponders, we have no choice but to work through intermediaries in this circumstance.
I hope this makes as much sense to you as it does to me right now.
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_______________________________ To: Precinct D From: Inquisition HQ: Valetta Shipyard
Now this is just arrogant, that was to be expected from your first message, however it becoming worse. You have no clue of what respect is and believe me, it won't help you. As for your Williams-Mordhauser friends, if I am informed corretly they are on trial period at the moment and their access to the Maltese space can be revoked any time. I will repeat the third time, if your mental abilities are not allowing you to understand after the first two: to work on Malta you need to fix your transponders. Your case is not special.
I think I figured out what your problem is. Apparently you have a pathological intolerance of those trying to approach you as equals. You think everyone exists to be your lackey or something. So your line calling me arrogant is quite hypocritical. With no disrespect intended, you are coming across as a petty, self-absorbed, insulated paper-pusher who is pushing a rule that does not exist in the code of conduct so generously provided (that is, necessary transponder codes). Can I talk to someone with actual decision-making power at some point and not their pet psychopaths?
Actually, can you autograph that "this is just arrogant" quote for me? I want to hang it up in my office. Also, if you mistake confidence and optimism for arrogance, I worry for your mental health. Perhaps the Empire of Crete may have more level-headed people handling its mail. You tell me: should I go to them, if you have all the distributors you need? You said it, not I.
Look, Missy, in any case. we're not going anywhere near Malta now. You've made that point perfectly clear. At this point, the model I'm assuming we're following looks like:
Producers (you) supply Transportation (WMD) who brings it to Distribution (Us).
Plausibly deniable haulers are in plentiful supply and we have found one.
I get the feeling that you don't like me too much. My question to you is: When was the last time you stepped out of your office or took a vacation? Some fresh air or possibly a change of scenery would do wonders.
In any case, to recap, we don't particularly need docking permissions now, but we want to have at least an understanding on an organizational level with you.
If push comes to shove, we could simply arrange a meeting on neutral ground and discuss things face-to-face.
We don't have to like each other on a personal level, but as long as we can grit our teeth and get the job done, I'm happy.
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_______________________________ To: Precinct D From: Inquisition HQ: Valetta Shipyard
And now you are trying to blackmail the Nacion with your pontential collaboration with Corsairs? Another move that distant you from the work on Malta. Fixing the transponders is a simple thing that you /have to do/. I am clueless what exactly are you trying to prove right now or what we are going to discuss. I will count your information request as carried out.
If you have some other questions to ask, I will be glad to provide you with all necessary information.