Sender: Steven Howard
Encryption: Secure
Subject: Requesting a powercore upgrade
Howdy!
You may know me as Steven Howard, a Bounty Hunter working for Liberty, hunting down pirates with a career lasting over seven years. To reiterate, I am the legal owner of a Defiant-class gunboat, callsign Prime_Number. I first acquired the license to fly it back several years ago, with subsequent renewals until now.
The Defiant-class ship that I possess is quite antiquated, and may need further upgrades to its systems. One of the main concerns is its powercore: computer readings show that the powercore within it only has 90% efficiency. I am worried this will hamper my career, as new enemies such as the Liberty Insurgency have strengthened ties with the unlawful elements of Liberty such as the Liberty Rogues and Outcasts, combined with their ever-increasing presence.
Therefore, I have decided on taking this ship to Norfolk Shipyard for some much-needed upgrades to its systems and powercore. Until it is finished, I will help my son in his studies at the University of Manhattan.
Before that can happen, however, I am asking for your authorization to start the upgrade process.
SENDER:Captain Christopher Edwards RECIPIENT:Steven Howard LOCATION:Akhetaten, New York system ENCRYPTION:Omega SUBJECT:Requested Upgrade PRIORITY:Unspecified
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Greetings, Mister Howard.
While I haven't had the pleasure to see you much in space, I've heard only the kindest words being spoken about you. Your communication arriving on my desk earlier brought a smile to my face, knowing that there are people like you out there who actively seek and exterminate unlawful elements. You are doing a great service to the Republic of Liberty, Mister Howard.
On to the matter in hand now. The Akhetaten herself had to go through a similar process roughly six months ago upon my return to the Navy as she was also performing rather sub-optimally, so I can assure you I know exactly the position you are currently in. Fortunately, your Defiant-class is nowhere near the size of the Akhetaten, making it's upgrading a much easier process. The fifth Fleet will make sure that the Prime_Number is taken good care of.
I have informed the crews on-board the station and they are ready to receive the Prime_Number. If you require any armaments or equipment, within the reasonable field, to bring the Prime_Number up to level with the opponents you are facing the only requirement is that you request them and I will take care of the rest.
Proceed to Norfolk Shipyard at your earliest convenience, Mister Howard, our engineers on the shipyard will take care of the rest.
Happy hunting.
Captain Christopher Edwards Liberty Navy Fifth Fleet
SENDER:Captain Christopher Edwards RECIPIENT:Steven Howard LOCATION:Akhetaten, New York system ENCRYPTION:Omega SUBJECT:Requested Upgrade PRIORITY:Unspecified
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Greetings Mister Howard,
Don't hesitate to get in touch with me if any problems are to arise. In the meantime, I wish your son good luck in his studies.
Pleasure doing business with you Mister Howard.
With regards.
Captain Christopher Edwards Liberty Navy Fifth Fleet