To: AresTech Arms and Manufacturing

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To whoever it may concenrs in the branch of The Core, AresTech Arms and Manufacturing, My name is Marc Peterson, I am the engineer in chief. The commander of the war vessel Secunda asked me to contact you for two tasks. The first one is to actually make our hangar operational. While the Secunda is freshly new of two years and with the story of the 'Blackout' it is not quite fully on service yet even if it is stantionned near Nauru. The commander also seeks to have a cloaking device. Here's my questions, can you accomplish the following tasks? And my second question, how much will it cost? I am looking for your response.

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Rhodeia --- Unit-9467F --- K'Halaesh

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SENDER INFORMATION
BANDWIDTH ENCRYPTION TYPE: CORE-5DSUJMRQ==
BANDWIDTH PACKET LOSS: 33.039992 MiB
SENDER ID: 776-28X
PACKET TITLE: WV Secunda

- Broadcasting message - Dear Mr. Peterson, We would like to introduce ourselves -- we are 776-28X, and we are authorized to represent our company in logistical matters. We would also like to thank you for reaching out to AresTech Arms & Manufacturing with your inquiries. The tasks you specified, namely the reactivation of the hangar facilities and the installation of a cloaking device, are well within the capabilities of our technicians and engineers. However, we need to ask whether this involves the acquisition of completely new equipment or a general overhaul and operational revision of existing equipment, which may be outdated or damaged. Please, have a pleasant and productive day.

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Uhm... your response was well received... 776-28X? Yes, it requires a new acquisition of the said equipment. While I am aware of the enormous task ahead, I need to know how much it will cost. I know the AP Manufacturing covers most of what we ask for, but with what happened with Mars... the commander fears the cost that he needs to cover. I'm waiting for your response... uhm... 776-28X..

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Rhodeia --- Unit-9467F --- K'Halaesh

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BANDWIDTH ENCRYPTION TYPE: CORE-5DSUJMRQ==
BANDWIDTH PACKET LOSS: 33.039992 MiB
SENDER ID: 776-28X
PACKET TITLE: WV Secunda

- Broadcasting message - Dear Mr. Peterson, According to our calculations, we will be able to fulfill your order for 14,990,000 credits. This sum will cover the new equipment and necessary modifications, installation, and pre-launch testing. All of these tasks should not take more than 7 days at Durban. Are you finding our offer satisfactory, or do you wish to negotiate? Please, have a pleasant and productive day.

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[Lolipop12]

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That's... a lot. I will warn my superior and give you an update in the following days. Take care, uhm... You certainly have a complicated callsign. Take care, 28x.

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Rhodeia --- Unit-9467F --- K'Halaesh

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SENDER INFORMATION
BANDWIDTH ENCRYPTION TYPE: CORE-5DSUJMRQ==
BANDWIDTH PACKET LOSS: 33.039992 MiB
SENDER ID: 776-28X
PACKET TITLE: WV Secunda

- Broadcasting message - Dear Mr. Peterson, We understand that this is not a simple decision, but currently, our repair facilities are fully occupied due to the damages that Core ships have sustained in Omicron Zeta and Omicron Kappa. Consequently, the rental of dry dock space is the third most costly item. Furthermore, the cloaking device is a highly complex system whose installation requires extensive modifications to the energy distribution networks aboard your vessel. Safety regulations to ensure the maximum reliability of combat vessels require a complete review of the modified system to prevent any unexpected complications in combat situations far from the nearest base. Theoretically, it is possible to bypass this procedure if the deployment of your vessel is an absolute priority for the rescue of Core personnel or equipment. However, if these revisions cannot be performed, AresTech Arms & Manufacturing cannot legally guarantee the faultlessness of the installed system, although our staff will strive to ensure its utmost functionality. Please, have a pleasant and productive day.

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Good day to you, 776-28X. After a brief conversation with the commander, we are willing to let down the hangar's inspection and focusing on the cloaking device. How much will it be in such case?

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Rhodeia --- Unit-9467F --- K'Halaesh

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SENDER INFORMATION
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BANDWIDTH PACKET LOSS: 33.039992 MiB
SENDER ID: 776-28X
PACKET TITLE: WV Secunda

- Broadcasting message - Dear Mr. Peterson, If we omit all the revision tests related to your hangar and fighter magazines, assuming they will be completed later, the total cost would be 14,170,000 credits. If the hangar systems are not installed at all, then the resulting price will be 12,570,000 credits. The revision tests will proceed as planned on the cloaking device, and the entire operation should not take more than 4 days at Durban. Please, have a pleasant and productive day.

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776-28X. After reviewing this offer, we unfortunately have to decline. Our budget cannot meet the price you are mentioning. If there's anyway to have discount, it would be appreciate, else, we will forget the project and ask for a refurbished device from AP Manufacturing. They surely have some in stock. Have a nice day.

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Rhodeia --- Unit-9467F --- K'Halaesh

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SENDER INFORMATION
BANDWIDTH ENCRYPTION TYPE: CORE-5DSUJMRQ==
BANDWIDTH PACKET LOSS: 33.039992 MiB
SENDER ID: 776-28X
PACKET TITLE: WV Secunda

- Broadcasting message - Dear Mr. Peterson, Unfortunately, we are unable to offer further discounts. The pricing for newly constructed cloaking devices for large capital ships falls well within the range we specified. Similarly, the time required to reserve capacity on the already overburdened Durban is a fixed necessity for us. While used cloaking devices could certainly be considered, we advise upgrading their cybersecurity protocols to the latest generation. This is especially crucial if your vessel is to be equipped with or is expected to encounter rogue Gammu AIs, to prevent accidents similar to the Mars Incident; this is in accordance with directives from the Board. As we are a Gammu AI ourselves, we are fully aware about the dangers that your vessel might face within and beyond the Omicrons. Please, have a pleasant and productive day.

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