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*click* 'To uh...the Order or anyone that would represent them... I am Phoenix, a pilot out of Baffin. Allow me to explain my situation a little for you. I was recently uh, shot down by some local pirate group apparently not wanting this one time contractor around disturbing the peace. They left my Osprey in scrap condition, and I had to take a deal from a local Junker in Inverness. This deal involved one of your scouting ships that they claimed they 'found' in the nearby asteroid field. While I doubt their claims, I had to take the offer regardless, as staying within their spaceport would be my resting place if I refused.
That is why I am contacting you, to see if this vessel is actually 'found' or obtained through more nefarious means. It looks like an older model, and some of the systems seem faulty, but I still want to see if I have the 'green light' to use it. I can also extend my services to the Order if need be, but I doubt that I will be of much use.
Uh, anyway...not much else to say, pretty sure the local pirates are watching me.'
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*click* 'That was...not the best way to meet and depart. I apologize to the crew of the 'Embrace' for my inability to halt the Followers that were laying siege to the ship. The software that was with the ship was replaced with an updated model, but it was built for a racing vessel, and as such, the ballistics computer could not account for how much distance was actually inbetween the vessel and the Followers. I am unsure of how to repay you for my own folly...uh...not sure what else to do now.
I will be visiting you in Inverness soon...maybe figure out the scouting ship problem there...'
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As it seems your message has been backlogged due to lack of credentials, IFF codes, in fact missing any solid identifications that would lead us to know who you are... I pressume "Mister X" for the time being. 'Phoenix' sounds as rather ambiguous nickname that I am afraid we are going to have a problem working with, Mister X.
We like to keep clean records, thus we need to know who we are dealing with. If you have past with The Order or our allies, submit it for your betters. Hopefully, we can solve this communication issue as soon we receive requested information as well as anything that might make you seem 'useful' or 'friendly' to The Order.
No hard feelings Mister X. Channel is open for you in show of good will and for the time being: neutrality and benefit of the doubt.
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*click* 'Right...uh...this old neural net connection is a few years behind the mandatory update, so I cannot tell what exactly goes through besides the audio. As for the name, the friends back in Baffin gave it to me. The name behind the name would be Micah, but we have better things to talk about than my name, don't we?
My original data storage core was melted with the Osprey's navigation system. Right now I have uh, 'fresh estimates' of my affiliations. I'll try to send it, but I doubt it will be sufficient for your needs. '
*a small period of silence* 'Right now, all I remember with direct dealings with the Order is a few talks with minor members passing through, directions and such.. and that skirmish with the Others and their Followers, where I could not assist to my fullest extent in the escape of the Embrace, my uh, disruption system was miscalculating the distance of the Follower's ships and thought they were mere hundreds of meters away. Uh, right. I'll see what I can send to help. I don't really leave Baffin or the Taus much, so I don't have great knowledge on your allies and foes...uh...I'll get the data prepared before I forget.'
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The Order invites you to nearest Zoner or Order installation (depending on convenience of your current location) as we are willing to make sale of Nepthys class fighter. It will come with some modernization to its internal equipment and software to bring it to current civilian/freelancer standard at certain fee included in overal licence for the ship in question. There, we will also finalize your file neccesary for our database.
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*click* 'Right uh...I tried to visit the Edge Sector to help advance this matter through, and just recently returned...uh...I will have the Onuris pulled out of drydock and sent to uh...Atum in Inverness...she preforms well, but cannot hold off one of those Molly gunships...uh...I'll be over soon...
*a cough is heard, with some sound in the background. An airlock?*
'The uh....current system on the Onuris is that of a uh...'Arrow' shuttle...I had to replace the faulty one that the Onuris came with...I can have it removed, if need be. Uh...right...I'll be there soon. Also, I would like to mention...there are pilots who pose as one of yours, using shadow and dagger...one was harassing a pilot from Ageria about alien technology...you might want to look into that...'
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I will pass your notions to The Order Intelligence Division. In meanwhile, I see that we have came to misunderstanding what ship exactly you intend to fly... I never really expected that anyone would request one of those interceptors for own use. In general Sirians nowadays look only for an extra firepower...
In exchange of 5 million credits, we will authorize your use of O-50A Onuris class Order interceptor for your own use, under flag of Zoners. In addition, you will be provided sufficient upgrade to hold your ship to modern standards of software and onboard systems: simmilar to what you may find on regular Zoner or adequately equipped Freelancer fighter. This will hopefully fix issues you are experiencing at the momenth... We only require you to fill and/or correct information in the form below and we are good to go. Funds are payable to Order|Armory-II
⧫ Name: Micah (surname missing?) ⧫ Callsign: Phoenix (Name of your ship that will be displayed by universal identification software) ⧫ ID/IFF: Zoner ⧫ Proof of purchase: (evidence of submitting requested funds)
Do note that choice of loadout is not covered here... you will need to install suitable weapons and upgrade your shield projector, armor etc. out of your own pocket. Purchase of Order produced weaponry optimized for use on light fighter class is on the table, however needs to be specifically ordered though requisition office if you want to make use of it. I can add it to the deal right now, depending on your choice.
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*click* 'Right uh...I'll...get this filled out. A mention to one of your secondary fleet battleships...uh...'Amenhotep' for uh...coming at the right time, before I was 'purified' by the Others... afterwards we were hit by a rather large and sudden ion storm...so I may not have the entire recollection. I have the uh...log attached...as well as the uh...audio logs from my near-death encounter with the Other...it was not pleasant...'
*a pause follows, followed by something fragile shattering in the background, then static* '...Is there any chance that a Zoner such as...myself...assist in the deployment against the Others and the eradication of these...scum? These creatures...have violated my very existence with their 'warmth.' They seek 'unity' at the destruction of human life. I will not stand idle wh-'
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'...A pilot of Baffin should be open to all...Baffin did not face Others without chance of survival. There the teachings of Baffin mean nothing to them...I'll pay for the licence for the Onuris...and I will maintain it to the best of my ability...
We will be in future touch for other matters.'
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