Karl points at some image on the holographic projection, sighs calmly and talks: "As you can see this gunboat of Order origin, they are indeed in close connection with the Widerstand. Our main target in the Omicrons would be supply convoys of both of these organizations, while the Buro fleet would also serve as additional protection of your space station in Omicron Delta"
He then breaths in and gently scratches his forehead. "About our ship exchange thing, we will gladly provide some materials for the construction of the new Bullhead battlecruiser we were talking about sooner. Of course after I know well what is my agency going into" He smiles "But that's not the main issue now"
"Other matter I would like to talk about are the Nomads" He gets slightly nervous and his puppils gets a little wider, which is quite noticeable. "Buro der Marineintelligenz is in need of some Nomad materials for research purposes. It's classified, so unfortunately I can't tell you more, Herr Nodtviet. We need them and I suppose that The Core is in the same need. If you don't consider it too risky, we should benefit from joint... collection operations. I can possibly deal with your refusal, because I know personally how dangerous are these aliens"
The Admiral then stops for few seconds "Ah.. I almost forgot, but I asked before. Do you know any Order bases around Omicrons, their supply routes and possible weak points? We haven't encountered much of their warships, what, by the way, I am happy about. If we are going to cooperate against The Order, I would be glad to know more about their abilities, before any real action comes true"
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Erik nods "Understood. We already try to give The Order supply routes a hard time whenever possible. Most seem to be focused towards Omicron Mu, therefore cutting them off in either Omicron Minor or Omicron Delta is ideal. However sometimes they take a riskier backdoor route which can take them into Order space from Kusari. Unfortunately, due to high Order as well as Nomad activity, making blockades there is not advised". Erik then grins "Fortunately for us however, The Order foolishly back-stabbed the Zoners. Without much other support to turn to, I'd imagine they're slowly suffocating due to lack of supplies".
"Onto the next subject of discussion; Yes, provide us with the materials for a Bullhead class Battlecruiser and we can begin construction. It won't be prompt, however APM will deliver a quality product at the end" Erik presses a button and a hologram of a Bullhead briefly appears before disappearing again.
"In regards to the matter of Nomadic materials, The Core can gather these without the assistance of the Buro. However if the Buro feels that it is necessary that they must partake in collecting materials, then they must either be overseen by Core personnel or submit a report of every expedition. The Buro will also be taxed for conducting their own expeditions".
Erik then presses another button and a hologram of several installations appears. "We know of some Order bases out in the Omicrons. They have somewhat of a border station in Zeta to protect Omicron Mu. Within Omicron Mu they have other installations, however due to their defenses it's not exactly easy to get conclusive data on them. There's also the mysterious but highly protected Omicron-100 system. We don't have any data on that. Not that we care anyway. The Order rats can inform us of the schematics of their bases once we have them on their knees". Erik pauses for a moment to chuckle. "The Order aren't anything special, Flottillenadmiral. They're just another group of terrorists with their own crazy ideals. Like all other terrorist groups in Sirius, they can be killed".
"Concentrating our actions into Omicron Minor and more likely into Omicron Delta will fit our idea of anti-supply operations"
"I am a bit sceptical about your proposal of taxes. You likely know in what economic situation Rheinland is. We should be keeping every single credit. According to what I've seen in Omicron Rho, you don't seem to inhabit any planet. Where are you getting every basic needs, like food for example? How do you back your fleet?" He pauses with a seemingly emotionless, symbolic smile. Like if the smile wasn't in any way serious, like if it was a false smile. "I have another idea. Would you accept some humanitarian or material aid instead of money? I am not talking only about food, but also about other commodities you may value, like various rare metals, laser devices, troop weaponry, ground combat vehicles and even stabiline. These would be a sort of tax for Nomad materials"
"On the other way, I have to say that I have no problem with making reports about every Nomad material collection operations we will undergo"
The Flottillenadmiral looks at his opened suitcase computer still showing various Order incidents. Deciding that there's nothing more to show, he switches of the holoprojector and closes the sutcase. In a moment, he locks it with the key which was used to open it on the start of the meeting and hides the key in some covered pocket of his dark green jacket.
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"One way or the other, a form of payment is required for you to launch your own expeditions Flottillenadmiral. We'll accept supplies and other aid which can strengthen our fleet" Erik's expression changes to one of seriousness "For security purposes and other disclosed reasons, only Core personnel in the Edge Worlds are allowed to conduct such expeditions. Exceptions may be made, but not without a form of payment".
Erik notices the Flottillenadmiral closing the suitcase computer and acknowledges that the meeting drawing to a close. "The details of those supplies in regards to what they are and when we'll reccive them can be made over the neural net via a transmission between the Buro and The Core. Is there anything else to discuss?".
"I am glad to hear that we can make a compromise when it comes to the payment. Of course we can talk about the exact nature of the payment later"
"I don't have anything else relevant to say now, except one issue. I need to call my Rheinland colleagues to bring an escort fleet which will accompany my ship on the way home, if you don't mind more visitors here or in Omicron Delta. Before their arrival, my ship will stay moored with Durban station"
The Admiral grabs the suitcase and walks towards the closed door. "I can now return to my ship" He says vacantly and scrathes his black hair.
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"Escorts coming here to pick you up is no issue at all, Flottillenadmiral. Your safety is our primary concern. We will now end the meeting and you will be returned to your vessel.".
Erik and Karl proceed out of the meeting room and are joined by Core troopers upon exit. They take the elevator and return back to the hangar.
"We will wait for your escorts to arrive. Thank you for visiting Durban, Flottillenadmiral" Erik smiles.
"Was a pleasure, Herr Nodtviet. Expect an escort fleet to be comming soon. Auf Wiedersehen!" Airlock door closes behind the Flottillenadmiral and his Body guards. The Herschel is slowly preparing for it's departure.
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