Under the agreement made by Inquisitor Erikasaria Espinosa of the 2nd Tarxien Order aka Crimson Cross, I, Jean du Frobeige am to announce the moment that repairs of the Battleship Grande Guillotine and Cruiser La Triomphante have been received of the materials needed in full to allow Operations Status.
As of 9 AM SIrian standard time, contracts between the Junker Congress and myself have fulfilled the required amounts to begin repairs. At this time, the cruiser La Triomphante will be able to begin operations in less than a day. Until her plating is repaired combat is not advised. Time frame for Battleship Grande Guillotine Operations status is approximately one week. Combat status is still unadvised until plating has also been installed.
Under the agreement made, I am to permit all Maltan Government officials access on board both vessel with the exclusion of Deck Nine, sub-section Twelve of the Grande Guillotine until repairs are completed in full.
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-"If we do not learn at least one thing a day....Our minds turn to stupor"- Kyle Sparrgrove -2005
I am proud to announce that a few days ago we have finally received shipments of Royalist made engine components for the La Triomphante and Grande Guillotine. Reports from our engineers state that with the supplies on hand, we will have more than enough to fully repair both systems to full operational status. However. I am renewing our request to finish hull repairs to the Grande Guillotine upon Venice Shipyard due to ship berth restraints with Valetta Shipyard.
We have finally procured the last shipment of Gallic designed ship hull paneling due to the hard work of the respected members of OSI and I am pleased to report that Lord Felanis has awakened from his year long cryofreeze. He wishes an audience with the higher members of the National Council to arrange combat operations once the Grande Guillotine and La Triomphante are at full combat status.
Lastly we he also wishes council with Alessandro Contari on private matters that cannot be discussed here.
Name: Marietta Mercante Recipient: Jean du Frobeige Location: Planet Malta, Omicron Alpha
Signor, I shall be your liaison for this request.
While the private doings of private people on Malta is not a thing that generally concerns the Council for as long as it does not stand in opposition to the Maltese way, this request needed to be processed. I can relay what you desire to talk about to Signor Contari, too, if you so desire. Otherwise, we would need more details on 'ow this procedure of yours 'as been envisioned in order to go through with it if it were deemed profitable. We 'ave studied the records of the Crimson Cross regarding you and your project and the promises at least seem exorbitant. What is your price, Signor?
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After a long discussion with Lord Felanis, we have come down with a very simple price. It is simply this.
To exist.
You may be asking on what he means by this. Lord Felanis knows his life on this plane of reality will end soon, but the simple acknowledgement of his existence means more to him than all the money ever made and will be. It is a means to an end and yet the start of others. There are many names that pass in time and soon to be forgotten, others have stood the test of time itself. He wishes to be of the latter. That is all he wishes now. And he believes no greater wish can be made.
Other than that Madamouiselle Mercante, to finish reconstruction of our vessels and to permit their usage in support of Malta is the only other goal at this current time. I'm sure you will have questions though otherwise.
Name: Marietta Mercante Recipient: Jean du Frobeige Location: Planet Malta, Omicron Alpha
An understandable wish, although, only in my 'umble opinion, a little vainglorious. No matter, though: As long as you can pay for what you want, the Council never meddled with the issues of private interests' little indulgence projects. You may 'ave your toy, but it shall not be permitted to serve under the Council's colors directly. This does not mean that you are disallowed or disencouraged from entering Malta and her space, yet you should exercise diligence to 'ave your IFF set so that people don't necessarily destroy you. We cannot vouch for the be'avior of other Maltese families as well, so you might expect adverse reactions to your appearance, but that shall be your concern, Signor.
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The preparations you asked of us have been far completed long ago Madamouiselle Mercante, and we were acknowledged as Second Class Maltanese citizens in the time of Mesieur Jameson years ago. So those requests are already done. All that is left is our request to transfer the Grande Guillotine to Vience Shipyard due to size constraints with Valetta. Everything has been paid for and the materials to finish reconstruction are on standby. We only wait for approval.
Name: Marietta Mercante Recipient: Jean du Frobeige Location: Planet Malta, Omicron Alpha
Second class Maltese citizen sounds so negative, Signor. All we said is that a certain pride prevents us from letting something of the origin of your ships fly our banners. 'Ow would it look if our families clad themselves in the garmets of the Gallic? Not good at all, that much is certain. If preparations 'ave been met, then feel free to transfer to Venice. I 'ave rerouted this conversation to the correct people and they will await you and give you the necessary instructions once you are there. When leaving Malta, keep your weapon systems powered down, and permit other Maltese vessels priority when crossing the jump hole to Omicron Tau.
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Madamouiselle Mercante. I wish to place an update to the status of repairs of the Grande Guillotine and La Triomphante. All stands with your assistance as 100% ready, and Lord Felanis respectfully wishes to conduct weapons testing within the week.
Do you have ideas on a possible target within Maltese space at this time in which we may conduct these tests? And if so would other members of the Council wish to spectate these tests as well? Lord Felanis wishes so to present the might and majesty that Grande Guillotine witholds to the people of Malta.
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