Your broadcast caught my eye recently, and I've seen your vessels traversing the Earhart System since it's discovery. It seems your group has quite an interest in the area, and or the aspects surrounding it.
I'm a Scientist myself, but most of my research and research application is diverted to proven methods and applications - not so much theoretical. I don't have quite enough time to dive into the ins and outs of theoretical research and application.
There is something that I once considered theoretical, however, I've heard is quite real and exists within one of the systems linking to the Anchor in Earhart. Snooping it out would be a chore for my department, and we're needed in force elsewhere - so I was hoping to contract you to find what I'm looking for.
The trinket I'm looking for is a Dark Matter Core, I've hard evidence from third-party sources that suggests dark matter charges most of the ruins within the Anchor and surrounding systems, so something of this nature is bound to be lurking somewhere.
If you're up to the task, I would very much appreciate your input and transaction fee.
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers To: Viper, Büro des Marinenachrichtendiensts Subject: The Task
Hello, Viper. This is Albert McKenzie.
It is good that the broadcast was seen and responded to by yourself. However, our services do not explicitly mention artefact retrieval of any kind. This also includes what you are after, a Dark Matter Core, hidden within the connected systems around Earhart.
We do have some experience within the Earhart sector, as you have previously seen with our presence there. Though this is more for our cartography reporting so we can record particularly unpleasant and interesting areas within that blanket of space.
If your own pilots treat this kind of task as a chore, then I do have to ask - why us specifically?
You're unaffiliated freelancers with knowledge of the area, for all intents and purposes you are perfect for the job.
If you acquire the sample, not only will you be paid to do so, but you'll be able to analyze it yourselves before you hand it over. I can only assume an organization such as yours would appreciate doing so.
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers To: Viper, Büro des Marinenachrichtendiensts Subject: I accept
Hello, Viper.
We would appreciate the opportunity. This is outside our normal services, however I will agree. Asking scientist to scientist, when you do study the object, could you forward any information you discover from it? The sharing of information would be beneficial between the like-minded.
Of course, I will forward any significant findings from the object. If the object presents a danger to me or personnel under my directive while in use I may be so willing as to return it to you.
Please keep me informed of any significant updates.
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers To: Viper, Büro des Marinenachrichtendiensts Subject: Success
Hello, Viper.
We have succeeded in obtaining... an artefact of sorts. One that matches the superficial description you have provided us. According to the pilots in charge of this task, they have described the object as a five-hundred kilo core that was discovered in a peculiar location within one of the newer rifts connected to Earhart. In addition to this, they have some instructions on where more can be sourced. I am more than happy to hand over this particular artefact once it's stored. If my pilots are correct, we may have a chance to get an identical sample for ourselves to research further.
Once this artefact is stored on our base, I would kindly ask that you send a recovery team to meet us in Inverness.
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers To: Viper, Büro des Marinenachrichtendiensts Subject: Clearance
Hello, Viper.
It has been some time since our meet in Inverness. Our Research Complex's docking computer allows your ships to land, in case you find yourselves in the western Independent Worlds again. This was an offer made and I wanted to ensure that this was followed through on during our chat in space.
My request to have any updates from the dark matter artefact was to be forwarded to us, however I would like to amend this. It may be more beneficial to have a more personal stake in any partnerships or collaborations. The request now is to have any form of pass or allowance to fly, land and moor on or around any installations that you may operate from. We have had issues in the past where we have not had formal clearance, I would like to avoid this.
This, or at least tell me where our ships cannot fly, also to avoid any complications.
Diplomatic ties with the Technocracy will render our utilization of your facility inadequate without special permission prior to every single visit. In lay-man's terms: things are a bit tense currently.
While an open conflict is really bad for business, I may be forced to show my hand in the event things rise further than they already are.
So, with that said, I'd like to invite you to my side of the fence.
Limited access to AESIR facility & Schatten Research Station can be negotiated. The Dark Matter Core is still located on AESIR facility, we'll need our facilities AI to re-run an analysis upon your arrival. I've kept my personnel clear following your debrief on the effects of the Core on people that get too close.
If you have a time in mind to come visit, please let me know.
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers To: Viper, Büro des Marinenachrichtendiensts Subject: Someone in my stead
Hello, Viper.
We are unsure where AESIR and Schatten are located, perhaps in time this may be disclosed by you or your team.
At this time I do have my hands tied with a project regarding our own assets. Requires personal examination and communication. One of my more, well-seasoned pilots can be contacted. Their job is to fly around, so they can easily meet with you in space. His name is Halpert Kennedy, and do be mindful, he's rough around the edges. Our staff here have described him as "perpetually disgruntled."
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