To: Maltese Command
ID: Gareth Silves
Subject: A Request
Origin: Tau-31
Friends,
We've fought a lot of common foes over the years, and we need to ask you another favour.
We are taking the war to Gallia's economy the best we can, but the Gallic trade networks are both well-defended and huge in size. I don't have enough pilots to be everywhere at once, so we need to start focusing our efforts on closing the entrance to Gallia, Orkney. We hope to restrict Gallia's access to the front-lines and Sirian goods.
We have one obstacle. Orkney is remote from our closest point of safe harbour. I know you have a safe haven of some sort close by, and I would ask that you allow us to land here for resupply and repair. Of course, we will be vigilant to never lead any Gallic, or any of your other enemies to the base.
I know not what I can offer it return, except the burning supplies never to reach the Gallic fleets. Of course, if you think of some fair deal, I will listen.
I hope all is well in Malta. Buenas suerte and fly well.
Sincerely,
Gareth Silves
Her Majesty's Most Diligent Interdiction Wing
It has been a long time since we saw or heard from her majesties favorite criminals. We've missed your presence up in the Taus.
Now, for business you seek to piss off the gauls, i admire that thought. However, we are not interested in gaining unwanted attention.
As for the "rental" fee, i will need to consult the other Dons about such details. They should know better then I, how much that base costs to run.
There will however, be a few limitations that i will impose on you right away, before we say yes or no to any usage of Outcast installations in the sector.
we will require you to terminate all non-friendly targets that you meet. No loose ends, no rumors of privateer ships operating in the area. If it moves, and ain't friendly, it dies.
IF we find out that you have been compromised, we will require that you, without any objection, vacate the sector immediately. We simply do not want to raise our profile at this point.
Usage of any of our installations means that you are operating under our laws. These laws are under review, but i assure you, that you'd do well in staying up to date. We do not take "criminals" lightly.
No harassment of our business partners. These include, but are not limited to; Junkers, Lane Hackers, Liberty Rogues, Mollies, Golden Chrysanthemum, Zoners, Nomads, Mandalores or IND.
We will contact you shortly regarding the payment.
For power, wealth, Malta & the Orange Dream.
Martino Perez, Administrator of the 101st Ghosts of Razgriz.
I had kept track of this communication, but have not seen Major Gareth Silves in space for a while, I'd assume he's probably got himself a big catch inside Gallia right now, and is unable to continue the conversation. The fellow doesn't have the guts to die just yet. So you'll most likely be seeing him in the following two weeks.
In any case, I will assume his role during his absence
I would like to point out a number of things while you are still assessing the cost of allowing us to base in kirkwall
We have been privateering in orkney already. We will shoot anything hostile to us, and anything that would blow our cover. We would not shamelessly spoil a perfectly good hiding spot. That being said, there isn't much we can do if we are somehow observed while undocking off of Kirkwall or if there is a vehicle with a cloaking device. I trust though Kirkwall is able to deal with such threats however.
We have not been interfering with outcast law in the taus; We are not a law enforcement agency.
As for your allies, those seen secretly trading and supplying the Gallic crown will suffer the consequences. I am sure you can agree on our sentiment to stop those elements from their malicious objectives
As for the Mollys, we already have terrible relations with them. As long as they don't bother us, we wont bother them, But rest assured they wont live to tell the tale if they decide to piss us off
I hope to hear back from you soon,
Captain Roger Fischer of the Queen's Privateers
I pardon the long waiting time, there was some.... disagreements within the Council.
So the following price will be the bare minimum/month
The following supplies will exchange hands at Freeport 10. Under the cover of zoner neutrality. The 101st will have transports ready to take the goods off your hands.
There will also be a compensation for carrying the goods.
Supply delivery Malta;
1000 units of Ship Hull panels
1000 units of food
250 units of luxury food
2000 units of fertilizers
1000 units of industrial materials
Supply deliver Albion Light;
2500 units of MOX
Additional fees; 10 000 000 SC (10 million)
Money will be transferred to "[101st]Armoury" for now.
All deliveries will require a copy of the receipt sent to my office for authentication.
If you agree to these terms, you can move onto Kirkwall within.... 1 hour of your reply.
For power, wealth, Malta & the Orange Dream.
Martino Perez, Administrator of the 101st Ghosts of Razgriz.
It is very odd that you expect us to get these supplies for you, we are not a shipping company. We will see what we can do about the supplies you need. There is a possibility that Bowex or the Junkers will run some of the supplies for us.
Now I know that outcast sovereign space is wide, and rumour has it that the sigmas can be entered from your neck of the woods. If so, we may be interested in having similar dealings in the future.
Until then.
Captain Roger Fischer of the Queen's Privateers
You may not be a shipping company, but i hear that you are skilled in the art of.... liberating cargo and money... These commodities should be no problem for you to obtain, be it by more or less brutal means.
Aside from that, i can confirm that the due payment has been received. You may hereby dock on Kirkwall station. All papers should be in order.
For power, wealth, Malta & the Orange Dream.
Martino Perez, Administrator of the 101st Ghosts of Razgriz.
It seems a month has passed. And I regret to inform you that we were not able to send all of the materials you have liked
Particularly the fertilizers. The MOX was never possible for us to deliver.
We have had too much difficulty finding fertilizers. So far I have never seen a gallic with fertilizers. The QCP will also abstain from pirating for 3rd parties. Our primary objective is to help supply the Crown at the expense of her enemies. If you need people to pirate fertilizer for you, I suggest you find a different group for that.
Additionally, It has been extraordinarily difficult getting to the Freeport undetected. Your terms state that we shall not jeopardize our agreement by arousing suspicion of our cooperation. Sending Hull Panels and the like to Freeport 10 is very suspicious. If one of your enemies catches us, it could arouse too much suspicion which would create consequences that would hurt us more than you.
Therefore we will no longer be sending resources to Freeport 10. If Kirkwall needs base essentials to stay afloat, we wouldn't supplying the station directly. But as I said before, it is suspicious for a group such as our own to be sending construction material into the taus.
It would be much more convenient if you could let the cargo requirement slide. We could definitely go by pay a monthly bill of, say 15 million credits, with deductions for the next month's payment if we bring in materials. But that of course, is up to you. Either way, My missive is not to spoil relations, but to maintain them. And the current agreement, makes it very vulnerable
I hope to hear back from you soon
Captain Roger Williams of the Queen's Privateers
The Dons, and myself understand your problems, and we would like to continue the cooperation between our two groups. While it is rather unfortunate that you could not obtain what we wanted, we understand and recognize that you are not a full fledged shipping company. Just a bunch of pirates with immunity.
Therefore we will propose a new contract to you. By accepting this new contract, the previous contract requirements will be voided, and you no longer have any obligations to follow the old contracts limitations.
Code:
[quote=New contract:]
Imported from the old contract is the standard guidelines which i hereby quote
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[*] we will require you to terminate all non-friendly targets that you meet. No loose ends, no rumors of privateer ships operating in the area. If it moves, and ain't friendly, it dies.
[*] IF we find out that you have been compromised, we will require that you, without any objection, vacate the sector immediately. We simply do not want to raise our profile at this point.
[*] Usage of any of our installations means that you are operating under our laws. These laws are under review, but i assure you, that you'd do well in staying up to date. We do not take "criminals" lightly.
[*] No harassment of our business partners. These include, but are not limited to; Junkers, Lane Hackers, Liberty Rogues, Mollies, Golden Chrysanthemum, Zoners, Nomads, Mandalores or IND.
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You will also have to pay 17 500 000 credits each month (17.5m) to the 101st's bank (// [101st]Armoury] )
If you agree to this new contract, sign it, and return it to me
[code][quote=The representant(s) from the QCP has hereby agreed to and understood the contents within this contract, and agrees with their limitations and/or demands]
Signed:[u]write your name here[/u][/quote]
Quote:Signed:Martino Perez, 101st Administrator
For power, wealth, Malta & the Orange Dream.
Martino Perez, Administrator of the 101st Ghosts of Razgriz.
With Our previous understanding about our own conditions, I have signed this document
Lord Perez: New Contract Wrote:Imported from the old contract is the standard guidelines which i hereby quote
we will require you to terminate all non-friendly targets that you meet. No loose ends, no rumors of privateer ships operating in the area. If it moves, and ain't friendly, it dies.
IF we find out that you have been compromised, we will require that you, without any objection, vacate the sector immediately. We simply do not want to raise our profile at this point.
Usage of any of our installations means that you are operating under our laws. These laws are under review, but i assure you, that you'd do well in staying up to date. We do not take "criminals" lightly.
No harassment of our business partners. These include, but are not limited to; Junkers, Lane Hackers, Liberty Rogues, Mollies, Golden Chrysanthemum, Zoners, Nomads, Mandalores or IND.
You will also have to pay 17 500 000 credits each month (17.5m) to the 101st's bank (// [101st]Armoury] )
If you agree to this new contract, sign it, and return it to me
The representant(s) from the QCP has hereby agreed to and understood the contents within this contract, and agrees with their limitations and/or demands Wrote:Signed: