To: Cádiz Cártel de Comercio de la Cardamína, Finanzas e Inversiones

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To the relevant officer within the department of finance and investments;

Recently one of your vessels enquired about the renowned Spyglass Network of the Lane Hackers, and the availability of scanners related to the network for the use of your ships. The importance of foresight on the lanes and in open space cannot be understated in our profession, and so I took it upon myself to examine this matter for the sake of the safety and financial bottom-line of your fleet.

At great personal cost and effort, I have secured for you the ability to purchase some thirty-two of our finest Miniaturised Spyglass Scanners, derived from advanced experimental prototype technology, and refined by the finest minds in Sirius - ours. At a per-unit cost of 260,000,000 Sirius Credits, the total comes to 8.32 × 10⁹ Sirius Credits. Kindly, I have been permitted to provide haulage of these glorious, elegant and technically precious devices ex gratis, at no further cost.

I have not availed myself of the dimensions of your Cartel's presently serviceable fleet, however, and so if you would prefer to purchase the remainder at a later date and exclusively equip a select few of the most important ships at first, here are the figures for reduced order quantities.

Sixteen devices, 4.16 × 10⁹ S.C.
Eight devices, 2,080,000,000 S.C.
Only four devices, 1,050,000,000 S.C.
Just two devices. 550,000,000 S.C.

Needless to say, at the quantities reflected in the most extremely selective first wave purchases, delivery margins and pressures exacted on me by peers and superiors will grow tighter. As such, I look forward to your wise investment in the finest technology in modern space, and your prompt reply.

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[Groshyr]

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Sender: Antonio de Motti
Recipient: Glass of the Lane Hackers
Subject: Spyglass Scanners

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Buenos Dias, señor.
Soy Antonio de Motti of Cadiz Cartel. As they say, time is money, so I will proceed to the crux of the matter immediately. Your suggestion was unexpected and currently we are seeking an opportunity to utilize your scanners on our vessels. We will send you a request for Spyglass Scanners.
But, we also are interested in your engineering, so we would like to buy examples of your ships in quantity of one (1) very heavy fighter and one (1) bomber.

Respetuosamente,
Antonio de Motti

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[Glass]

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Señor de Motti,

It feels inherently redundant to write, but of course the opportunity for use of our superior scanner technology is present every jiffy of every moment that a ship is online, in or out of atmosphere. The advantage in safety of logistical operations, or achievement of space superiority in live-fire missions is something which cannot be overrated or underestimated. It is crucially valuable.

As such, we expect that when you should hear back from each of your flight crews, should they be aware of the significant improvement available to them, they will be eager to take up the benefit. I anticipate your purchase order shortly.

In the mean time I must regrettably inform you that aspects of our technology including our advanced snub craft are unavailable to external groups at this time due to the unacceptable risk of reverse-engineering or any meaningful technological gains made by our many enemies. Though we are flattered by your interest.

Finally, given that you have demonstrated interest in our ship based technology, I am gladdened to be able to offer some of our highly advanced, limited availability and technologically secured propulsion systems. These units are a marked improvement on even the second best propulsion technology found in Sirius, and will offer you the fastest and most reliable ways to get around, vital when facing shipping deadlines, urgent priorities, hunting prey or escaping the authorities. Pricing of production is highly dependent on order volume, and the mass and payload of vessels to be outfitted, so we would request full fleet specifications prior to being able to provide a competitive quote.

I again eagerly anticipate your order details.

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[Groshyr]

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Sender: Antonio de Motti
Recipient: Glass of the Lane Hackers
Subject: RE: Spyglass Scanners

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Señor Glass,
First of all I wish to say that we are fully understand your apprehension about the Hackers technologies safe.
Secondly, we would like to test one of your scanners and engines (Class 6) compatibility with our vessels, if possible. Could you deliver an sample of this technology to our station in Omicron Tau system?

Respetuosamente,
Antonio de Motti

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[Glass]

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Señor de Motti,

While I am quite surprised at the notion of a single module of each utility, I am capable of obliging this request. In respect of the relationship our organisations enjoy, I am glad to see the equipment to you promptly.

Please provide 285.000.000 S.C. to LH~Glass and I will dispatch the ship immediately thereafter.

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[Groshyr]

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Sender: Antonio de Motti
Recipient: Glass of the Lane Hackers
Subject: RE: Spyglass Scanners

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Señor Glass,
I am notifying you that the payment had been sent to your bank account. We are awaiting your arrival.

Respetuosamente,
Antonio de Motti

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[Glass]

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Señor de Motti,

A ship has arrived and is presently moored at Alcara Shipping Depot, due to unexpected issues with the docking facilities available to the class of vessel dispatched.

If you could further instruct the dock master to expect the requested equipment, codes ge_s_scanner_05 and dsy_lh_htrans_engine_add it would further expedite the delivery process. We appreciate your custom and look forward to the subsequent order of any further equipment.

As an aside, and without attempt at offense, Estremadura seemed to be in poor shape - visible scars, dents, and even what appeared to be small breaches in the hull were observable on our initial mooring pass. If you require our logistical, technological or engineering expertise in this regard, we would be elated to negotiate arrangements.

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[Glass]

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Señor de Motti,

This message is simply to acknowledge provision and receipt of the requested equipment, as well as the correct and timely transfer of the requested funds. Your custom has been appreciated, and we look forward to the subsequent fleet acquisition of the best equipment in Sirius following this trial period. Do let us know if we can be of further service.

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