Republican Shipping's exclusive villa on Baden Baden has finally settled down after a long day of preparations. The staff spent the day polishing and refining everything, in preparation for the first Gallic visitors to Rheinland. Finally, everything was in order, all that was needed was the guests.
"Baden Baden traffic control, this is the IDF Flagship, Arc de Triomphe requesting permission to enter orbit.
We are currently on trade mission talks and have been cordially invited to this planet by representatives of a major Rheinland transport firm, as per file stream http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?sh...2&hl="
[font=Century Gothic][Incoming Transmission: Channel Open]
[Target ID: [color=#FFFFFF]Arc de Triomphe, Baden Baden Orbit]
[Sender: Hans Schulz, Docking Control - OS&C]
After reviewing the file given, clearance has been granted under Republican Express's expense. However, Orbital will require the basic schematics of your liner to prepare a mooring point for your vessel. Once the file transfer is complete you will be assigned to a moor automatically.
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Orbital hopes your business is fruitful while you stay on our planet. Amenities will be provided, and custom orders for food, clothing, or other pleasantries will be taken at expense. Orbital provides the best luxury service in Sirius, no expense will be spared to ensure your comfort.
Michael Richter took the 2100 Hamburg Central Time call from his home office
"This is Fulda Border Station, you wanted to be informed when the Arc de Triomphe entered the system. They've just jumped in and are requesting a visitors' visa and directions now."
"Sehr gut officer, danke for the notification."
20 minutes later he had scheduled an emergency meeting with the Board of Directors, CEO Veris Artura, and most of the Vice Presidents for 0700 the next morning.
The Next Morning
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Gallia's representitives, Ile de Fance Shipping, have arrived in Rheinland. A delegation from Republican Shipping will be taking the Luxusschiffe to Baden Baden to have a trade summit with them. Now let's discuss our objectives and desires..."
Bonjour Orbital,
apologies it took a while to gain diplomatic clearance in order to divulge some of our blueprints. In the spirit of co-operation the attached schemeatics hopefully give more than enough information.