[color=#C0C0C0]**Neil Klane looks out over the crowd**
I am pleased to announce the newest expansion project for Kruger Minerals. For the past three months now Kruger Minerals has been surveying Planet Rugen in the Omega-15 system and has decided that it is within the companies power to begin mining the vast mineral deposits that our surveyors have found.
[color=#C0C0C0]**Mika Koenig steps forward to the microphone, taking Vorsitzende Klane's place**
In relation to this, we are now prepared to begin construction of the Eichstatt station, which will utlize natural resources present on planet rugen. As well, with it's enormous financial gain for the entirety of rheinland, will create many new jobs for it's citizens as well.
As such, we will be hiring most experienced miners, engineers, construction workers and pilots to work and assist in the construction of this massive undertaking. Any individual interested may contact their closest Kruger affiliate.
**Klane steps back to the microphone**
We are also interested in taking offers from companies willing to transport materials for the production of the new Eichstatt station.
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A man wearing a long black coat rose to his feet. He had been seated in the second row, and had a press pass hanging around his neck. Although he was technically employed by the BBC, the Bowex pin badge attached to his collar gave away his true allegiance. He rose a hand, the other clasping his datapad. "Mr. Klane!" he called out over the babble of voices that had sprung up as the director finished talking.
"I have three questions for you, sir." He jabbed the datapad to record the following and transmit it. The audio capture would probably head to either New London or Lancaster. "What is the current state of security within the Omega 15 system - does piracy pose an issue for your and your contractors operations there?"
"Secondly, what quantity of materials are you expecting this project to require?" He gave a wan smile. "I promise I won't talk for much longer: finally, will Kruger be contacting transportation firms with propositions themselves, or will a channel be opened through which transportation companies may themselves petition for the contract?" Pad at the ready, he peered expectantly at the podium for a reply.
Well, Kruger is currently proceeding with moving one of its existing security wings to Omega-15. This security wing will include the RNC-Donner, a rheinland gunboat assigned to protecting krugers assets and operations. We estimate piracy will be no problem with one of our well equipped and highly trained security wings present.
As for your second question, I am sorry, as I do not have the complete list with me, I cannot enlighten you with that as of now, but as you can understand, the quantities are quite enormous. All materials will require to be shipped to Kruger's mobile ore storage and refinement platform, most commonly called a barge. It is currently orbiting planet Rugen.
The "Barge" will manufacture most of the components required for the station and the groundside base. With the help of heavy lifters, will move the components into their locations and final configuration.
As for your third question, a channel will be opened where different transportation firms may contact kruger with propositions for the aquisition and transportation of these materials. Of course, Kruger will utilize parts of its own industry in this enormous undertaking, but we do also require the assistance of outside contributors.
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Nodding, the man gave his thanks and retook his seat. Roughly 10 minutes later, his datapad beeped as a message was patched through. He frowned at the news, then read it again to check the contents were correct. It seems it was all valid. He was going to have to buy Amy a drink later on.
He waited for a lull in the noise, as various other reporters from local news stations filmed sound bites and fired off short questions. When the opportunity presented itself, he rose a hand again and stood once more. "Is the Kruger corporation planning on cooperating with ALG in regards to the planet's colonisation and development?"
He glanced down at the pad again. "ALG Waste Disposal has just made its own independent announcement, regarding the same matter." He cleared his throat. "Should the Kruger corporation not desire to work alongside ALG, how will their involvement impact your plans?" Pad at the ready, he awaited an answer.
[color=#C0C0C0]**Neil Klane laughs lightly before answering the journalist**
I began drafting the plans for Kruger to claim and mine Planet Rugen almost 6 months ago. At the same time, Kruger and ALG were on the verge of merging. If I remember correctly. I did share this draft with the director of ALG. It would appear they are trying to force our hand to partner with them. I don't blame them, this is a very large venture they have missed.
I believe that what ALG has released is simply a hoax. If any ALG ships were in the vicinity of Planet Rugen I would have most certainly heard about it. The security team has made no such reports. I would also like to add that Planet Rugen was officially claimed by Kruger at the beginning of this conference, so any claims on Planet Rugen after this are void.
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The man tapped the screen to bring up a recording his partner had sent. It showed a hologram followed by a comm log from the ALG confrence. "In that case, you may wish to contact ALG immediately, sir. Take a look at this." He stepped between the chairs of the front row and held up his data-pad so the man on the podium could see the relatively small screen.
First, a small clip of an ALG convoy in orbit was shown, playing with an audio-capture from their comm transcript. "It does not appear that you and ALG are reading from the same page. Has your claim been officialised with the Rheinland government? A government intervention would certainly clarify any ambiguity regarding the planet's ownership, would it not?"
[color=#C0C0C0]** Neil Klane laughts slightly seeing the report **
Well, seeing as the ALG allegedly colonized planet Rugen after kruger claimed it, and, strangely enough, they are launching.. Expeditionary drones from their ships, after the completed construction of the colony?
Add to that, they have not proved that their events occured at the same time as they claimed. All in all, the ALG have committed an unlawful incursion into Kruger territory, if they have made anything there at all.
However, I apologize, but we will have to conclude this session. Should you have any further questions, please contact your closest Kruger Customer Support Office.