==Incoming Transmission== ID: Melissa Jones, Leader of Velvet, Administrator of Freeport 11.
Date: 2nd September, 826 A.S.
Location: Comms Room, The Cryolite, Omicron Delta
Encryption: ***Unbeatable***
Subject: Livadia Shipyard.
Melissa stands looking out the window, facing the Palau cloud, she looks round as the transmission begins and she bows her head in respect..
"Dr Erzie. Hope you're doing well, and apologies for being dark for so long and not speaking to you or your organisation in some time, but things out here in Delta are as always, interesting.
Now, my reason for contacting you is because we need use and access to one of the ship construction and servicing bays at Livadia. It will be a long term project and wont be a single ship. Now, as you're the only ones who can grant said permission, we are either asking you as fellow Zoners, or we look to our allies in Core or the Order.
In short, we need to fully service and upgrade 3 Aquilon class carriers, specifically The.Cryolite, Platinum and Kaldra, as well as look into working on one of our other ships, an older model Nephilim, The Destiny, that's on it's last legs. We're looking to breath some new life into it. Let me know what you need in return. This is not a short term project, nor is it a cheap one. We will be doing all the work, all we need are the facilities to allow us to do this.
Let me know."
She smiles and bows her head slightly as the transmission begins to end.
-----: Secure Channel Open :-----
-----: Encryption Level 2 :-----
-----: Sender: Martin Lawrence :-----
Miss Jones,
A pleasure as usual.
As Dr.Erzie at the moment is not avaibile, I'll be taking care of your request.
Before starting anything, I'd like to be informed of exactly what you are looking for in, and I quote, "We're looking to breath some new life into it.", because we need to know exactly what you are looking for before giving any authorisation on Lividia Shipyard.
After this is settled down, we may discuss what we are looking for in return.
Until then,
Have a good day.
Martin Lawrence
Mechanical engineering
Ingenuus Research Group
Sat at the administration desk, Melissa sighs as she throws some paper work in the bin. Just as the transmission starts, she adjust her hair and shakes her head, she smiles and nods in respect.
"Mr. Lawrence, I believe we've spoken enough to be on a first name basis, so please... Call me Mel. Now, as for the specifics, naturally, naturally, this won't be anything overly technical. We have the spare parts already, we just need to swap them out. So, as for specifics, I'm not overly qualified to say, as I'm the owner of the organisation, not the engineer.
As far as specific systems, here's what I know and understand:
The old MkII-C engines are being replaced with the newer MKIV-M engines, visually identical, just more efficient.
The electronic systems are being replaced from copper and gold wiring to specialist fiber optic style cable, as far as what I understand, this will be the first time this is being done on any Zoner capital ship, as they aren't used primarily for military purposes.
The scanners are being replaced with experimental ones which are on a similar specification to what both Core and Order already use, however are made to be slightly more energy efficient.
We'll be reinforcing the hull with iridium and titanium plating to ensure that the hull is a lot stronger, as well as look into making the Aquilons a lot more capable as war vessels as well as carriers.
We'll be enhancing the carrier bays, by using specialist launch systems to get ships in space quicker. It will mean that we can literally launch snubs out the carrier bays as they're powering up. Meaning they will be on the field quicker
As far as the plans for the Nephilim specifically. Resealing the ship hull (some decks have had breaching and are inaccessible, redoing the armor and plating, as well as internal systems like radars and scanners, repairing the reactor so it is able to work on 100% instead of 75% again, overhaul of the weapon systems, rebuilding the bio domes, extending crew quarters and cargo hold and last but not least, preparing to ship for a jump drive
It's gonna be a long term project on all 4 ships, but... Needs must, especially after some of these vessels over due attention for a good long while, even before we acquired them."
She smiles in a friendly manner and bows her head as the transmission begins to close.
Melissa is sat at the administration office, a worried and concerned look on her face. She speaks in a kind and friendly tone.
"Mr. Lawrence, just so you are aware, we are still awaiting a reply. If you deny us use, we would rather know, as the war with the Nomads is taking it's toll on our vessels."
She smiles in a friendly manner and bows her head as the transmission begins to close.
-----: Secure Channel Open :-----
-----: Encryption Level 2 :-----
-----: Sender: Martin Lawrence :-----
Miss Jones,
I apologize for the delay in replying to you, but this situation needed to be discussed before taking the decision.
Therefore, as I understand your lack in engineering, I think there was some misunderstanding between you and your engineers while transmitting this data, but I'll spare the boring speech and get dirrectly to the point.
You request has been accepted but it comes with a payment of 75.000.000 Sirius Credits to IRG|Sanctuary.
You'll be assigned one of the secondary drydocks where you can start working on your vessels.
If there are any more questions, please let us know.
Martin Lawrence
Mechanical engineering
Ingenuus Research Group