From: Matriarch Caroline Ross, Emerald Order To: Unione Corse Encryption: Exceptional Subject: A favour
Greetings.
I am Caroline Ross, speaking on behalf of the Gaian Guard. As far as I can tell, our organisations had very little contact ever since our pilots took part in the Dragon Noir tournament, in Tau-44. We have parted our ways after this event in a cordial atmosphere, and we think it'd be a shame to let it waste away. I'd like to reinvigorate the relations between us, beginning with a small exchange.
The Guard is in need of three Sunbeam fighters with forged ID codes matching a gallic corporation of your choice. These ships do not need to be fully equipped for normal operations, merely enough for them to slip through Royal Navy patrols without drawing attention. It would be best if these ships could not be traced back to their point of origin.
I am afraid we do not know the costs associated with acquiring such ships, so we will let you name the price. Unless the Corse wishes to trade this favour for a favour from ourselves, that is. We are open to both possibilities.
Regards,
Caroline Ross, Matriarch of the Emerald Order
Source:Saint-Gien Space Colony Expéditeur:Membre Dupont Destinataire:The Gaian Guard
Sujet:A ray of sunlight
Bonsoir, Madame
I remember well our last meeting with the Guard, at the Dragon Noir, such grand times were had by all, or so I do hope so! I do believe another is in the works, but alas, now is a time for work, not play, oui?
We have, in fact Madame, a subsidiary that can see to your needs exactly. With their help we can acquire any ship or equipment on the open Gallic Market, on which the Sunbeam is, without a doubt, the fighter of choice, and is the staple of all corporation escort and patrol flights. After purchasing the ships, there it will be no issue to pull out the old tracked equipment and place in our own, untraceable parts. Of course, we can also do the same for some civilian weaponry for you and have shipped them off to their proud new owners. We wouldn't want to be delivering ships of substandard capacity to our new friends after all.
Here's the invoice our subsidiary sent me after processing your request, with a breakdown of the expected costs:
Item:
Cost
Amount
Item Total
Ship Hull
2,067,320
3
6,201,960
Untraceable Components
1,160,000
3
3,480,000
Pot-de-Fer Laser Cannon
35,620
12
427,440
Carbine Pulse Cannon
58,450
6
350,700
Secondary Defense Systems
750,000
3
2,250,000
Reinforced Hull Plating
5,250,000
3
15,750,000
Forged ID Papers
239,000
3
717,000
Labour and Time
682,000
3
2,046,000
Total:
31,223,,100
If that looks good to you, please wire the credits to one of our third party accounts: Camille.Baillairge' and we can proceed with the acquisition of your new ships. Oh, and do let us know where you'd like them parked. Somewhere in the Tau's, I'd imagine?
From: Matriarch Caroline Ross, Emerald Order To: Unione Corse Encryption: Exceptional Subject: A favour
Mister Dupont.
I would like to thank you for a swift response. The price is acceptable and has been wired to your account. It would be best if these ships were delivered to Shasta Orbital Skyhook in Baffin, so that they can switch hands away from Royal Navy's prying eyes.
Regards,
Caroline Ross, Matriarch of the Emerald Order
Source:Saint-Gien Space Colony Expéditeur:Membre Dupont Destinataire:The Gaian Guard
Sujet:A ray of sunlight
Bonsoir, Madame
I've just heard word that your ships have all been parked securely on Shasta Orbital Skyhook, in the Baffin System. The base is busy with tourists, so no-one will hopefully look to hard at what ships are parked where, and for how long. You should find that all 3 ships are running in peak condition, as befitting their near mint condition, and the services from our skilled mechanics. The ID-transponders loaded onto the ships will grant you access to Gallia, and docking rights to all civilian facilities. A secure attachment will be uploaded at the end of this message with your instructions to retrieve the vessels.
Naturally, if you do get caught some how, and you shouldn't if you play your cards right, you didn't receive these ships from us, but if all goes well, then do feel free to contact us for anything else you may need from the House of Gallia. Oh, and to help you blend in, I would advise you partake of some excellent cheese and wine available on Shasta, or, well excellent by Sirian standards from my cursory look over them, as well as brushing up on your Gallic, although Sirian is fairly well understood throughout the house now, albeit with a accent.
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