-Sender:\CS\-Ironwatsas
-Recipiants: Council of Dons
-Subject: Aquisition of Destroyer class hulls for Consortium use
Greetings Outcast Leaders.
I belive you are already aware of what the Consortium is and what we do through your contacts with Kiretsu and the BLS. So I will get streight to the point.
The Consortium Airwatch is retiring our Talarca class cruisers due to problems with frame cracks and structural deterioration caused by the installation of non-standard hardware. We are in need of replacements, as we will need ships of similar size to fufill the roles previously occupied by the C-Talarca-MOD3 units.
We have come to the conclusion that your new RM-2 series Destroyer hulls would make ideal replacements, and given that we are satisfied with our previous purchases of Sabre and Falcata series strike craft, you are in high regard. However, we are aware that aquisition of these hulls must go through the council of dons first.
What we request are as follows; Two (2) RM-2 hulls to replace the \CS\-Abyss and \CS\-Hoshinokatana respectively. Hulls are requested to be stripped down to basic functionality. We will install our own computer equipment, weaponry, powerplant upgrades, and hardware. Hulls are to be delivered intact to Takada shipyards, Tau-65 system for Consortium outfitting.
Full payment will be given for the hulls, though I would think that having more guns pointed at Kusari that you don't have to supply is incentive enough.
I await your Expedient Reply, and will keep a communications drone active on Malta to relay your descision.
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Comm ID - Council of Dons Chambers, Malta
Target ID - Ironwatsas, Consortium
Subject: RM-2 Hulls
Hola Amigos,
As we collectively see the benefits of the Consortium having possession of two of our destroyer class warships to aid us & our allies, We decree to approve of your request. All Military & Guard groups have been informed to escort the hulls to your specified location. If any modifications are needed, please let our engineers know. May these ships serve you well friends.
-Sender: \CS\-Ironwatsas
-Recipiants: Council of Dons
-Subject: Re: Aquisition of Destroyer class hulls for Consortium use
Exellent. Once the hulls arrive, we will begin installing our hardware aboard. Although, it may be a while before we can finally deploy the Destroyers given the extensive internal refit nessiscary to bring the vessels up to Consortium specifications. Infact, some of these upgrades, especially those involving crew automation and energy distribution, may ultimately benefit the Outcast fleet as well, assuming they function properly.
Another thing... we may also be in the market for a third hull, assuming one of our own engineering projects fails to meet proper specifications, and the inital two vessels function properly. As well, we are interested in your newly developed Tridente Gunboat, for use to further increase the efficiency of our fleet.
Given that we are encountering increased numbers of massed fighter groups, and need to ultimately achive the maximum strategic 'bang for the buck' with the smallest sacrifice of manpower and hardware. We would however request some technical data and would like to observe these vessels in action.
However, such a purchase would take place down the road, as we are having funding issues currently...
We would like you to take this into consideration.