My name is Commander Lincoln Phoenix. I represent my benefactor Mr.Universe involving a project that we require your expertise on. We are currently designing a ship that will be leaving our know sector of space and traversing great distances, and may not return for perhaps a year or more. With this in mind we have heard a great deal of the technology that you have created that would greatly aid us in the design and construction on this project. Specifically we have heard much about a unique power core that you have designed which would greatly increase the chances of this vessel we are constructing making it safely home after it completes its trip. If we are able to purchase one off you as well as having a few of your engineers loaned to us to install the device we would not only be grateful but also be willing to provide extremely adequate compensation for the device and your assistance. We appreciate your time and look forward to your return correspondence.
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Commander,
My name is Brandon Wright, a researcher with Ingenuus. Under normal circumstances I would simply direct you to our Power Cell Application. However you have gotten my attention by the nature of your project. Beyond the Nephilim Class Ingenuus has not had an opportune time to perform research on our power cells for what we classify as "Long Haul Projects". Meaning the power cell would be under constant use, and without its usual maintenance, for an extended period of time, in your case about a year, if not longer.
Could I receive more information on your project? For instance, the ship class to be used, or its specifications. We would need to know how much power would be required on a daily bases for the purposes of manufacturing the Power Cell. Additional information obviously would include; installation location, ship personnel size, expected trip duration, honestly the more you can give me to work with the more tailored we can make your personal Ingenuus Power Cell.
And then there is the small matter of cost. A power cell on its own is going to run you around 75 million s.c. Your request for an Ingenuus installation team will most likely cost an additional 25 million s.c.
Thank you for a prompt response! I would be happy to share more details with you on this project. You would be correct that this mission is assumed to take at least a year with constant use during this time. My thoughts on the matter were for us to setup 3 power cores in conjunction with each other to share the load and allow them to endure triple their effectiveness. This would also allow our systems to have more leeway on power consumption and put less strain on the core's. If this is beyond their capabilities let me know so we can engineer another method.
With this in mind originally I had planned to place an order for 3 but seeing as it seems prudent to have a spare for emergencies that would bring the total to 4 as well as the cost for an installation team to come. Here are the spec's for our vessel:
The only item that my engineers tell me you should be made aware of is the Onboard A.I. which will be designed by Professor Nerva Regis. Everything else with the vessel will be of normal power consumption. The ship in question is going to be a mix between a Bustard Civilian Light Carrier and the Feanturi Research Vessel. Do not be alarmed however, we only took inspiration from your vessels design and scaled it down to something that could withstand the long voyage. In fact a majority of the vessel will be completely unique from both ships from which we derived its inspiration from. Also, it is because we did not have your ships designs only observation from those who came into contact with you, nor wish to step on any toes, is why we chose to custom design the vessel. Although we do have the greatest respect for the technological marvel of your vessel.
My engineer's tell me that the main goal in the construction is to conserve energy as much as possible, since this voyage will be so long. Therefore the vessel itself through a regular day shouldn't use more than 210,000 u/s. This number seems a bit low so I may have to check with my engineer's again to confirm the calculations. As of right now we are working out a deal with the administrator of Livadia Shipyard to use the facility there for the construction. Lastly, the ship compliment will be a total of 256 including the senior staff.
Should all of this information be adequate let me know and we can talk further on the subject. For now I look forward to your reply.
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Commander,
I have spoken with the Production Manager at Ames Research Station and your 4 cells will begin production upon receipt of your deposit. These 4 cells in total will cost 300 million s.c. The Ingenuus Installation Team would normally run close to 150 million s.c. However Ingenuus is willing to wave the installation fee in exchange for any data recovered during the course of your journey. Additionally we request the ability to examine the Cells at the conclusion of your trip so our Research and Development Department can see how the cells handled their extended use.
If you find those terms agreeable please transmit a security deposit of 10% the total fee (30,000,000 s.c.) to IRG|Aurora.Borealis
We agree to your terms. We are still waiting for a response for a go ahead to start moving materials for the construction at Livadia Shipyard though, so we will inform you of when that is concluded. Here is a record of the funds transferred for the deposit:
We also approve of the inspection of the Cells upon return from the mission. Glad to be doing business with you and will be in touch soon.
I have been given approval and received the purchasing rights to begin construction of our vessel at Livadia Shipyard. Once the power cells are completed should you need transport to and from the Kappa system let me know and I will have Mr.Cosmos my benefactor, formally know as Mr.Universe, escort you via the flagships jump drive. If you have further questions I am available should you need me.