From: Mel Travers To: North War Industries Shipping Representative Point of origin: The Cadillac Ranch Subject: Potential Shipping Contract Encryption type: Narrowband transmission // High encryption
To All North War Industries Shipping Representatives,
My name is Mel Travers and I represent a small, independent, Sirius-wide shipping company called MacRory's Irregulars. Because we are unaffiliated with any major corporate or house interests, we have the ability to travel to various sectors of the system to procure goods and serves, and then deliver them in bulk to anyone who is interested, in need, or has the creds to spend.
Wanted to reach out to y'all because I know that you're separated from a lot of major shipping lanes, and might be needin' various supplies, food, and maybe other goods that are difficult for y'all to get on your own.
Just let us know if there are any supplies we can deliver for you, a general price offer, and where we should send 'em.
Till then, stay frosty! And we look forward to hearin' from you,
From: Major Jie Jin To: Mel Travers Location: Jiangnan Shipyard, Omega-48 Subj: Potential Shipping Contract Priority: High
Greetings, Ms. Travers. I'm Major Jie Jin from North War Industries.
The construction and operation of Jiangnan Shipyard is no secret, just as our institution is the forefront and open window for cooperation with coalition. We look forward to working with independent traders like you and your colleagues in a wide range of ways that both contribute to coalition's great cause and benefit both of us.
As you can see, coalition is located in a remote location that is not rich in resources, so we are highly open to any opportunity to obtain supplies and transport capacity. But for the good of our people, we must limit the price at which goods can be bought and sold, so that inefficient and sinful capitalism does not extend its bloody claws to our people. In our cooperation you must understand that the price we pay for the goods is determined by the democratic vote of the people's representatives of NWI and is subject to change depending on the demand for the goods. Of course, we will publish the price after an agreement is reached.
You and your colleagues will be required to provide a docked vessel list which will be reviewed by NWI people's representatives. Once approved, the ships on the list will be allowed to dock at Jiangnan Shipyard and the crew will be allowed to stay at the dock office and lounge.
If you are interested in staying and trading on Jiangnan Shipyard, please sign the agreement and provide the list of vessels to be submitted for approval. We will announce the types of materials to be traded later.
Major Jie Jin
Over and out.
In the service of people 为 人 民 服 务 На службе у людей
From: Mel Travers To: North War Industries CC: Major Jie Jin Point of origin: The Cadillac Ranch Subject: Potential Shipping Contract Encryption type: Narrowband transmission // High encryption
Major Jin,
I appreciate you gettin' back to us so quickly!
As for your requests before we can work together, I'll try to address them in reverse order:
First, the Irregulars would not be able to sign any official documents with governments, even a fine one such as yours. I'm sure you'll understand that havin' some kind of written log that could be traced back to us could make our ability to acquire the goods and services you need even more difficult if somethin' like that fell into the hands'a someone who is hostile to your government. I hope that makes sense and we can reach an agreement without pens touchin' papers.
As for a docked vessel list, that would be difficult, as our workers are largely independent and pick up contracts as they go. So we never know 100% who will be makin' a delivery first to one of our valued customers. However, our group-wide transponder code is [>MRI<], and any ships that deliver goods to you will be runnin' that specific transponder code and identification.
Finally, regardin' price. However you choose to decide a final price for shipments of goods and services is completely up to you. As long as we know the price up-front before running a shipment, that should work just fine.
From: Major Jie Jin To: Mel Travers Location: Jiangnan Shipyard, Omega-48 Subj: Potential Shipping Contract Priority: High
Nihao, Ms. travers,
NWI has decided that you and your colleagues and all vessels using the [>MRI<] tag can dock at Jiangnan, Staff will complete the approval process for loading and unloading operations of visiting vessels in the port.
We will send a dedicated channel to the captains to meet the necessary prerequisites of the transaction, and update the market information in the channel if changes are required, and we will also report back as soon as possible if a certain cargo has reached the maximum value of the acquisition.
Best wishes for you and the members of MacRory's Irregulars.
Major Jie Jin
Over and out.
In the service of people 为 人 民 服 务 На службе у людей
From: Mel Travers To: North War Industries CC: Major Jie Jin Point of origin: The Cadillac Ranch Subject: Potential Shipping Contract Encryption type: Narrowband transmission // High encryption
Major Jin,
Apologies for the delayed response. On behalf of the Irregualrs, we are extremely grateful for your understanding, and look forward to doin' business with you!
I've received the list of goods and supplies that y'all are currently lookin' for, and I'll be by shortly myself with a first run of supplies to your fine establishment.
I'll make sure to pass along the good news to the rest of our boys!