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Sender: Petrucci, John
To: Omicron Supply Industries
Greetings.
After a discussion with one of your members, relayed through one of our new, and slightly glitchy Drone Bomber, your employee seemed to indicate you have a problem.
The problem is that your trade routes are being disrupted by Vagrant Raider activities, and as indicated by your employee, in Magellan specifically.
We think you might have a way you can help us. Respond, if you are interested.
Is it was me who spoke to your AI initially and so i have been authorised to open a diplomatic talks with you.
As i said at the time, OSI doesnt fly through Magellan very often but when we do, if we can come to some arangement for safe, unhindered passage without resorting to gun fire then that would be preferable.
I feel a set amount of cargo and/or credits per month is unfeasable as there is no guarantee that enough ships will pass through to warrant the amount, unless of course, it is a nominal amount.
So, dialogue has been started which is always a good thing. Please respond with what you see as fair compensation for our safe passage.
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Sender: Petrucci, John
To: Omicron Supply Industries
Ah, I am pleased you have contacted me.
Us being the "Vagrant" Raiders, we could use a few things. We have been working on an experimental type of engine. If you desire safe passage through Magellan, I suggest you find some of your Zoner Deuterium, load it up on a transport, and send it to the following coordinates.
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If this arrangement is acceptable, please respond.
Interesting offer. How much Deuterium were you thinking would be fair?
What could we expect in return? If you were to offer safe passage and a degree of help from other pirates operating in the system, i think that would be all we could hope for and expect.
I would remind you to be mindful of being too greedy. Magellan is a system we rarely use and even then, only for convenience. Ask for too much and you may find yourselves with nothing.
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Sender: Petrucci, John
Target: Mr. Weepiglet
I believe 5000 units of your Deuterium will be sufficient.
In return, you will be exempt from acts of piracy from all VR members, in any system. You will also receive safe passage through the Magellan system, guaranteed by an escort from a nearby VR pilot, to dissuade any others from taking advantage of your transports.
I hope this may be the start of a rewarding relationship for both sides.
After lengthy discussions we have decided to accept your offer. 5000 tonnes of Deuterium is acceptable amount and we hope both sides will benefit from this agreement.
The only point to finalise is a delivery time and place. Our Trade Division Coordinator is currently away on a personal matter but should be returning soon, i will forward him a copy of this deal and he can liaise with the relevant party on your side to arrange a time and place for delivery.
I too hope this is the start of amicable relations between our two sides.