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ID:UNKNOWN Location:UNKNOWN Subject:Fountain of youth ENCRYPTION:SECURE
You have proven useful in the recent past. The device worked in our favor - we must see to it that the right people stay en garde.
I have a new task for you, the nature of which I believe is considered your specialty.
Bring 4000 healthy human specimen in reproductive age to Alabama Shipyard, origin is at this point not of concern.
Payment: 15.000.000 S.C. + the usual bonus upon receipt. Do you accept?
Make no mistake - avoid attention at all time. If your cover is blown, we will deny any knowledge.
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Origin: Shipbreaker
Subject: Fountain of youth
Ya' Edge World folks are all the bloody same. Ya' wanna' look fancy n' shiny, whoile stuffin' thy diry hands in white gloves. An' me an' moi' lads are to take the heat for it?
Ya're damn lucky the wage is right. Got thy self a deal. But do betta' next time! Or us won't be aroun' dragin' thy chains.
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ID:UNKNOWN Location:UNKNOWN Subject:Fountain of youth ENCRYPTION:SECURE
Shipbreaker, our organization wishes to once again make use of your services.
Sadly, the batch you delivered a few weeks back, though substantial, suffered lapsus artis expiration. Make sure to deliver a fresh one in the amount of 4000 specimen within 4 days as of now. Standard conditions apply.
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Origin: Shipbreaker
Subject: Fountain of youth
Nah, sorrah' Stardust - we decline. Moi lads are done carryin' thy ungodly whip. Too much spotlight for a handfull of change. Told ya' already, do betta' if us slavers are to stick aroun'. Spooks'r sniffin', Brets n' Bounters steppin' on me' toe, so we ain't showin' the toe outside' Omicrons. Ya' need specials? - get them thyself. Shipbreakers are out.
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ID:UNKNOWN Location:UNKNOWN Subject:Fountain of youth ENCRYPTION:SECURE
I would choose my words more wisely if I were you - even more so, my decisions. Thus in my magnanimity am giving you a single opportunity to review your stance on the most generous offer that has been presented to you. Bare in mind that while you may consider the Omicrons a safe harbor, it is only because of the conditional grace of our benefactors.
Should you insist on growing apart, I will be left with no choice but to cut you off like a dead branch. Consider this - certain intelligence agencies have expressed great interest in detaining a particular weapons dealer, who may or may not turn out to be you.
What will it be, Shipbraker? - an arrest warrant with instant liability to extradition or a generous payment for a remarkable service to human kind?
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Origin: Shipbreaker
Subject: Fountain of youth
Ya' corporate piece a' slag! Tis' was thy device we pulled back then! Ya' wanted them Brets' attention on Order n' we delivered - da hell with thy bloody squid guns! Now thou wants to rat us out' to SIS? Be my bloody guest! Me lads ain't stayin' one more minute in this pea soup! Thou cans't suck on my w...
[***as the captain shouts out the last word, you hear a gun shot in the background - his expression turns blunt and the figure disappears; for a moment the transmission is cut***]
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Origin: Shipbreaker
Subject: Fountain of youth
[***the transmission resumes, but the slaver is no longer in the image; instead you see the face of a woman***]
This is Yana of the Shipbreaker. Captain Hardwood was relieved of his duty, sorry for the mess. If the SIS want his ass so badly, they will find it pierced and spaced, floating around the Moros asteroid belt.
As for your offer, we will continue to deliver what you seek. No questions asked.
You can hold me to my words Stardust - I will hold you to yours.
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ID:UNKNOWN Location:UNKNOWN Subject:Fountain of youth ENCRYPTION:SECURE
I am neither surprised, nor impressed Ms. Yana. But as you will, bring me what I desire and your crew shall continue to enjoy the benefit of my protection.
You have 3 days to complete your task. Pray you do not fail me.
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Origin: Shipbreaker
Subject: Fountain of youth
Here. All the volunteer work force you asked for, plus a few extra as my gift to you and token of good will.
The Shipbreaker will keep those coming whenever you desire. You have my word.