Ladies and gentlemen, I've just received word that our message relay is fully functioning, the encryption algorithm has been uploaded to all your neuralnets and may begin broadcasting immediately.
Got on update for you all, so far we've made contact with the Benitez family of the Corsairs, the meeting should be some time soon then we can begin moving product.
We have made an offer to the Blood Dragons, however they have very little in terms of merchandise what they do possess is a link to the Outcasts via the Golden C and if rumours are true, the Order.
Right now Kusari is an open market, one we need to get a foothold in quickly and the big players at that table are the Dragons and the Hogosha. Finding the Hogosha could be problematic as very few people are willing to talk, fewer are willing to deal. I intend ask the Corsairs for contacts with their allies though I would much prefer if we were the ones holding all the cards.
Our highest priority by far is the Outcasts, both Anna and I have talked to the 75th, they aren't very forthcoming in terms of information and have no power to open negotiations, for that we need the 101st. Exhaust all possible avenues to reach them, the less neuralnet transmissions we send the less chance we have of being uncovered.
Once we open dealings with them we can start talking with the Rogues which gives us Liberty and the big money. I'd rather not deal with the Rogues without the Outcast ace up our sleeve, they're far too comfortable to be threatened and our Corsair influence amounts to nill in those negotiations. Our only other alternative is the Hellfire Legion but word is they have no love for pirates or smugglers and could easily turn on us. Still we'll put out feelers see what we get back.
Rheinland should be an easy market and the Hessians are the key, we get them, we get Rheinland. The real issue is moving the product as Corsairs and Outcasts are frequent visitors. Start talking to the other groups and find out who we can deal with, hopefully that'll put us in touch with the Molly's.
Bretonia is a shambles, the war has every naval and police officer in a frenzy. The holes from the Taus are watched heavily and to complicate matters we have the exiled Kusari Emperor floating about. This opens up some interesting opportunities with the Bretonian government, they'll want weapons, fuel and metals to continue fighting. The Exiles are in the same boat, a lot of potential if we can get our foot in the door.
Now we want to start talking with the Molly's as soon as we can, the problem is trying to understand them, once we do that gold is as good as ours and if rumours are true they have a good rep with the Hessians which will serve us nicely. Our other potential in Bretonia is the Gaians, a group of eco-terrorists, we may gain favour with them due to our policies regarding wildlife. Again, put the word out and see what comes back.
Finally the big apple, Gallia. We know nothing of their markets, no contacts or leads to follow up on. All we know is their navy is creeping into Sirius. We need info, rumour, hell I'd settle for a horoscope reading if we can get one. Anyone who can get us a contact with the Gallics will be a very rich person indeed.
***Transmission Incoming***
Comm ID: Lasky
Encryption: Thunder
Lasky here,
I ran a job a while back for a higher up in the 75th. You want me to check the back channels and see if he can pass on any helpful info we could use?
I can see a few problems with the bretonia angle. The main one being Bowex.
I think to tap the bretonian market, we should talk first with Bowex as they control the majority of the market.
Excellent Lasky, do what you can with the 75th if any of them can put us in contact with the 101st or in the very least someone who can arrange negotiations.
As for Bretonia, Bowex might not be too keen on another shipping company muscling in on its territory. Instead of offering to move basic materials which they can easily do themselves, try to gauge their receptiveness to more unorthodox materials. Ask what they are lacking, explore their needs, show a willingness to help but don't tip your hand. The last thing we want is the BPA breathing down our necks.
Whilst you're dealing with Bowex see if you can make contact with an open minded Armed Forces officer. With any luck the pressure of war will loosen their morals enough to accept a shipment of weaponry without questions.
An update on the Corsair deal, the first stage of the negotiations are over and things are looking good. We will be moving artefacts soon enough, in the mean time I'll be preparing for a trip to Sigma 19 and the luxury liner Hawaii. The last leg of the negotiations will happen on planet Crete where I will be personally inspecting the merchandise, for this trip I will leave the Belisama in dock at Barrier Gate and take my personal freighter to the Hawaii from there the Corsairs will arrange the transportation.
Currently I have Lasky working on Bretonian affairs, in addition to what I have asked I'd like to push towards contact with the Molly's. If Lasky can't handle it someone else can take up the job, I don't care who so long as it's done. I want some info on the Outcasts on my desk by the time I get back.
Harrison has been sent on a fact-finding mission, he's currently finding out all he can about the terrorist group named The Order. The story behind this group doesn't fit the M.O of a terrorist cell, whoever they are Harrison will find out.
Jones, you're still learning the ropes I want you with Zegovina working in Rheinland, talk to the military and find out what they need for their war efforts. At the same time try to get in with the Hessians, they run the show down there and by all accounts are quite friendly with the Molly's.
I will leave on the Saturday for Sigma, I should be gone for no more than four days at the most. Rest assured I will be checking the relay and my personal inbox daily, with the exception of Harrison I want progress reports by the end of next week.
Glad to know your investigation is progressing Mr Harrison, the conflict between the Order and the Bounty Hunters would seem to solidify the terrorist...Wait a moment, Guild Core? Bounty hunters are a lose collection of guns for hire, ragtag to say the least but to have a core, that almost sounds military.
Surely the Guild wouldn't have the weaponry to destroy a planet...Not even Liberty would shill out enough for that amount of destruction. Factor in those Nomads...
Mr Harrison, I would like your scans of the strange energy readings from the planetary fragments, plus your sensor logs of the Bounty Hunter and Nomad firefight. Transfer them directly into my personal database as soon as you are able.
Continue your work Mr Harrison but exercise extreme caution, at the first sign of trouble I'd like you back in the House systems.
Harrison, calling in.
Situation resolved. I've gathered some information about the Order.
They control the Omicron Mu, Omicron Minor and Omicron-100 systems, as well as a significant stake in Omicron Zeta. They're powerful enough to run shipyards and build capital ships.
They seem to be caught in a three-way war between themselves, the Bounty Hunters Guild and the Nomads. The Omicron Minor system has wrecks of Bounty Hunter and Order ships inside, as well as some energy signals, which may be Nomad in nature.
I still don't really know much about their history, but that seems to be irrelevant. At this point in time, I would recommend contacting them about a possible trade deal. It would, however, be prudent not to bring up the actions of Agent Crosman.
Good to hear from you Harrison, your lady friend seemed quite uncertain of your fate. I consider the job complete and suggest a week of recuperation after the ordeal you have been through I dare say you'll need it.
Negotiations haven't progressed much since my last update, I've had the company of Trueno Benitez during my stay aboard the Hawaii, I passed on your regards Zegoniva hopefully your victory in the Jim Brown will satisfy the Corsairs' trepidations. I will be leaving for Crete shortly and as such will be out of contact, in the meantime Trueno has given me a small list of extremely hard to get items that the Benitez family request. These are not demands but fulfilling them will garner a better relationship.
Energy Capacitors - Military Grade
Core Flux Chargers - Military Grade
Rheinland Fighter Armour Plates - Undamanged
Conn 2.0 Battle Simulation
It's a damned neigh impossible list which I will confirm with Ronaldo, anyone who can get access to any item on the list will receive a cut of the profits.
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