ID: David Crooke Location:-Error;Scrambled- Encryption:-Maximum- Topic: Food for thought
Greetings esteemed Corsair elders. I am David Crooke, representative of Orbital Spa & Cruise's less "legitimate" side.
Word's gone around that your people are currently facing "food issues". Yes, yes...now wouldn't it be convenient if a load of the most luxurious food in Sirius, I'm talking Manhattan lobsters, Curacao tea, Stuttgart "Black Forest" coffee, Cambridge beef, Junyo shrimp, Kyushu rice, well you get the picture, would somehow be undefended and got caught by a passing Corsair patrol in the Omegas? Indeed it would be.
But I'm not about to make promises without getting something in return mind you. There has been a sudden increase in popularity of artifacts amongst our clients. In fact, there would be a secretly held auction in a few weeks time held on Planet Curacao under the guise of a holo sculpture auction. Orbital Spa & Cruise wants to cash in on this auction big time and for that to happen, we need artifacts, high quality ones.
That's why, in exchange for letting one of our "undefended" food transports "getting looted" by a passing Corsair patrol. And a total bill of $20 million Sirius credits. I want a load of 10 000 artifacts to be delivered to the dark side of Planet Curacao. A few of our men will signal to you the location of our warehouse and will aid in unloading. Additionally, a bottle quality wine of your choice, red or white, will be provided to each crew member and pilot of the transports that delivered the goods as a gesture of good will.
After the delivery is made, we can use this same channel or S.K.Y.P.3 communication to work out the finer details of my side of the deal.
Let's hope this is the start of a mutual and symbiotic relationship between the people over by Orbital Spa & Cruise and the Corsairs.
as we didn't have the pleasure to conduct business with each other yet, let me introduce myself. I am Elder Trueno Benitez from the, you might have guessed, honorable Benitez familia, most diligent servants of the Corsair Empire. I am dealing on behalf of our wise leader, Commandante Ronaldo Benitez, who hopes on a fruitfull transaction.
Señor, you have come to the right place if you want the highest quality of artifacts that is available on the market, have no doubts.
We have large depósitos, be it for large artifacts, small and delicate ones, ready to use tools with artifact inlays, artifact jewelry and clothes as well as well known functionable lucky charms for all occassions....and maybe some other higly priced pieces.
Let me know what pieces fit best for this auction for the true conocedores od our fine goods, and i am sure we will find a perfect deal for both sides....especially if transports with luxury food are involved!
ID: David Crooke Location:-Error;Scrambled- Encryption:-Maximum- Topic: Food for thought
Greetings Señor Benitez.
The auction is expected to haul in mainly Bretonian and Libertonian nationals, not to say there won't be any interested parties from other houses or groups. Naturally, these people, especially the Libertonians, are always interested in the cutting-edge of fashion and style.
As such, accessories and clothing adorned with artifacts are definitely going to be one of the more sought after goods. Other probable sellers include artifacts, big or small, meant for display purposes. Think of it as a "display piece", something similar to a holo-sculpture.
It would be best if you deliver mainly the aforementioned type of artifacts, although having a wide variety to choose from helps too.
I am also especially interested in these "highly priced" pieces or artifacts. What makes them so valuable? If it is something along the lines of "pure aesthetic value" then I'm all ears. I might even go out of the way to pay extra for these "special" range of goods.
it is good to see i speak with a conocedor who knows when he is offerd a muy bueno deal. Now, i personally skimmed our stocks and picked a selection that might be interesting - so take your time while i present you some exemplaries picked from my suggested "lines"
A topseller with the rich and famous, we start with clothes:
Now, i hope i could convince you of the quality and worth of what we ahve in stock for now- and hopefully suits your needs. This should eb a bueno selection so even the less rich richmen can buy...aswell as the rare pieces i showed, which are propably only sellable to dedicated collectors with big pockets.
So senor, what do you say? Will there be a negocio bueno?
ID: David Crooke Location:-Error;Scrambled- Encryption:-Maximum- Topic: Food for thought
Greetings Señor Benitez.
A wonderful collection you have there, as expected from the Corsair people. I am sure our customers would most certainly love to get their hands on some of these pieces, especially those rarer "active" artifacts.
The usual fair in terms of fashionable clothes and ornaments should sell well for the general public. But it's the more exotic ones that I believe should really get the cash flowing. Perhaps, I might even keep one for myself.
I would hate to intrude on your personal collection of artifacts, so I'll refrain from placing a price on your "lie detecting" artifact. But the one that interests me greatly is that gold coated one that supposedly gives off warmth. I must say, it looks very stylish. I might consider keeping it for myself.
Oh and that one that spherical artifact, I predict it'll be one of the highest price fetchers. A very artistic looking artifact and, not only that, also seems active as well.
My special orders will be on the golden necklace and the spherical artifact. You name the price, and I'll provide the credits.
As for the regular artifacts, I am very impressed with the line up. You've got yourself a deal here. Provide us with the artifacts and we can provide you with credits and excellent food fit for a king.
Anything else is negotiable on this channel. I look forward to doing business with the Corsair empire.
felicitaciones to your great business instinct, it gets rare in the houses these days. Your customers will be very pleased to find such exotic wares at your disposal...propably they will just throw their pesetos at your auctioner....
As i am sure we will find an agreement onthe pricetag of our transaction, i ordered the harbormaster to fill the holds of the familias transports as we speak.
Well, a pricetag.....bueno,
I will make you a good deal here señor, normalmente a tonage of artifacts of your wished quality is about 1500 sirian credits, still a fair deal. But as thefamilia is generous and humble, i am able to offer them to you at 1000 a unit, at least this time. Yet there is a catch on this deal...a slight one so to say. The familia will have to insist on this "unsuspiciously badly defended transports full of food" and i am sure you will agree this is still a muy bueno deal!
Now for those two...special artifacts, there is a fixed price considering their rarity.
The chain, fitting for a Council Elder or the Presidente of Liberty will cost 1,5 milion pesetos, while the spherical masterpiece with the glowing waves will cost you 2 milion pesetos,si?
So... this will leave us at 13,5 milion pesetos and one "lost" transport for 10.000 units of the finest artifacts aswell as two true masterpieces. Security and transportation is already included!
So señor, when can the familia visit the skies of planet Curacao?
ID: David Crooke Location:-Error;Scrambled- Encryption:-Maximum- Topic: Food for thought
Greetings Señor Benitez.
We may come from different places, but we share something in common, we talk business.
You've got yourself a deal. Send me the artifacts and I'll pay for them. I'll get the transport ready and you decide the location for this transport to be "pirated".
Just an additional bit of info, the ship's a Bretonian Shire, callsign: OS&C|Siouxsie[G]. It's containers will be filled to the brim with the best and most luxurious food in all of Sirius.
I'm looking forward to doing business with you Señor Benitez.
All the best.
ID: David Crooke Location:-Error;Scrambled- Encryption:-Maximum- Topic: Food for thought
Greetings Señor Benitez.
Something's come up recently. There has been a shift in the drop off location. Actually, I think it'll be more convenient for you anyway.
Do not drop off the goods at Curacao. Drop them off at the Luxury Liner Hawaii. It'll be easier for your people since it's much closer than Curacao.
Same things apply, same payment, same deal. We have a safer method of transferring the artifacts without risking your men to attacks by the high Liberty Navy and BAF presence around the system. Especially since, after the Bretonian - Gallic war, Liberty has since used those systems as highways to supply Bretonia with war supplies. Curacao's too high on the radar right now.
this change of plans is no problemo for us, you will hold your treasured goods in hands in approximately 96h, currently we are securing the shipment so nothing gets damaged if the ride unexpectedly gets bumpy afterall.
We will need about a 1 h time window to unload, so whenever no pesky and nosy bystanders are scheduled to arrive or depart from the Hawaii or pass in the vicinity we will slip by to keep this confidential and professional for you and your company.
ID: David Crooke Location:-Error;Scrambled- Encryption:-Maximum- Topic: Food for thought
Greetings Señor Benitez.
I'll book the entirety of unloading - loading bays 1 to 3 for you. Rest assured our security teams will keep any bystanders away from those areas.
I've also arranged to clear some of the traffic around the area. Inform us of your arrival time and the Hawaii will send out a system wide broadcast about an ion storm. That should keep at least some of the bystanders docked on Hawaii to ensure nobody snoops around.