Incoming transmission...
Sender: Emilio Santini, President of the Council of Ministers
To: Bullet
CC: Council of Ministers
Subject: Fines and Termination Warrants
So, it has come to my attention that you assaulted a member of the Council of Ministers - Doctor Jameson, namely. You also insulted him and acted as though having a superior ship made all that acceptable.
Needless to say, it was incredibly stupid of you to think that.
According to my information, you have privately purchased a Ranseur-class dreadnought. Considering this, a fine of ten million credits is an appropriate punishment. You can afford it, maintenance alone on a Ranseur approaches that. Make that payable to my associate Captain Ishida, his NeuralNet account is Mirage|Ayumu.Ishida . I will ensure it gets to where it needs to go from there.
This isn't optional. Failure to comply will result in a termination warrant; we'll salvage more than enough of your ship to make it worthwhile.
I hear Tiana in the next room, sharpening her knives. You may want to be quick, she can get a bit impatient.
I will speak for Bullet as he is currently in hospital after defending his Outcast brothers in a battle against the CR. He is one of my crewmen, he has not privately bought a Dreadnought,he flies a fighter and he works for me. I have been made aware of his wrong doings and will deal out my own punishment. I will cover his fine and this will be the last problem you shall have with said pilot.He has made a mistake and will learn from it. You may want to speak wit ESS Defiant he will attest to Bullets bravery in battle for Malta..
Incoming transmission...
Sender: Emilio Santini
To: Ryan Baker
Subject: Acknowledgement
Transfer confirmed.
It would, however, appear that my information was incorrect. This is what happens when I trust independent sources instead of my own. My apologies for the mistake, I should've had the Mirage investigate before I said that.
With the payment of the fine, no further punishment is necessary. Tiana will be disappointed, but you can't always get what you want.