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As we would not want to scare passangers from going on our newly advertised trip to Maltese controlled space.

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Concerning the new route to Maltese controlled system. And I do not mean to say that we should not go, but I have not long ago had an unforseen experience with two Maltese pirates in the Sigmas where I was ransomed. See attached proof.



I therefore suggest that we, if possible, bring the forlorn as additional escort vessels on this trip. And if this is not allowed, perhaps we can have them on stand by in a near by system in case some thing goes wrong.

Let me know what you think Cpt. Cross, and once again I extend my offer of flying escort if you need it.

OS&C|Axiom completed her first cruise as part of White Spa Lines! And I can't say that our "second maiden voyage" was uneventful.

The Axiom was moored at Baltimore Shipyard for quite some time, undergoing several major upgrades (including much sturdier Type-V Armor, modified Cloaking Device and those lovely little PhotoDrones). After the final hull polishing we were ready to begin our voyage.

We picked up some Socialites on Manhattan. The new Observation Deck made the planet look even more gorgeous, so passengers were eager to take some photos from the orbit. Afterwards I have announced our destination via ship-wide comms and we departed to Vespucci system.

New jump systems made the transit to Califonia very smooth. When we entered the system, Axiom's sensors picked up two Lane Hacker vessels sitting just below the gate. When the Hacker named Salvin Connor contacted us with demand to cut engines, I immidiately gave order to activate the Cloaking Device. I guess, they were unprepared to see that kind of technology aboard the liner. Hackers opened fire managing to scratch the hull, but it was too late for them to catch us.

New systems handled transfer via Magellan-Vespucci JH perfectly. On the way to LL-Barbados, PhotoDrones took some pictures from orbits of Guadalajara and Iridescencia.

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A group of VIPs aboard Barbados expressed the wish to visit the devasted Leeds (and wrecks of LNS-Ottawa in particular) on the way to Planet Harris. This time the remaining voyage was calm and somewhat... sad, especially when we entered the orbit of the former industrial jewel of Bretonia. You can see the pictures below:

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All in all it was a fine "shakedown" for the Axiom. We are also planning to sell some artwork of the liner in the future.

First and foremost, I'd genuinely want to thank Captain Seabourne for this opportunity. I won't delude you nor the Company, you have my word as a gentleman: those days as a "bored rich child", as you have (rightfully) named them, are over.
To all my other fellow colleague: I'm quite sure that my origin will make some of you "uncomfortable". That's absolutely comprehensible, I'm aware of the horror you've witnessed, more or less personally, because of my people. I hope, hereafter, that those wounds will heal and to earn your respect, both as a colleague and as a gentleman.

Speaking of something more exciting: I'm glad to introduce you the OS&C|Tahiti, the new Enterprise of our fleet! It's waiting the last supply to be delivered at Curacao, then it will make it's maiden voyage to the LL-Hawaii. I had to admit, both the Enterprise and the Lucullus share the scepter as the most magnificent ships I've ever seen: I'd love to see them roaming the skies side by side!
Finally, I'd like to invite all the idle captains to her first trip: there will be question to answer, apologies to be made and stories to be shared. And why not in front of a glass of the best Gallic wine?

Turns out IDF isn't just a house shipper playing luxury liner. Either they are proud enough to not want their signature liner in Sirian hands (can't blame them, I would prickle at an Enterprise with a Gallic captain, present company excluded of course, Captain Dumas) or savvy enough to know that we can use their liners to secure more Gallic market share than they can probably steal from us in Sirius. I'm still a believer that a rising tide will lift all boats, and that both companies will prosper with new destinations and routes to run between them, though I do intend for OS&C to get the lion's share of that rise, of course.

To that end, though, I have done of bit of gauntlet throwing with them. After the Hispania event goes down, I'm thinking of a grand race. Each house will be represented by one of its signature liners starting at their captial world (a Palace at New London, an Enterprise at Manhattan, etc). Each liner will be tasked with taking whatever route it deems practicable to visit the other house captials, ended at New Berlin (since they don't have their own liner model to represent them). I've offered for their entertainment division, Bouvet Space Entertainment, to race a Lucullus of their own against our luxury fleet. We'll see if they take us up on the offer. This is all still in the protostages of planning of course, all eyes should be on the Hispania for now, but I hope to offer more details in the near future.

Alternatively, if any of you all have any other ideas about where we can get a Gallic liner of our own from, I am all ears. I want that multinational group photo!

The time has come. And thus I am very proud to announce our brand new initiative: "The Axiom Art" - marvellous artwork by Michael Andreas! I've heard rumors, that our little project will not be the only one around.

The majority of the artwork will appear in our company's official magazine "Wanderlust", so stay tuned. Upon release, some paintings will be available for sale Sirius-Wide! The first example is provided below.

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Ah, the Oasis class, an underutilized little ship with plenty of spirit. I'm pleased you made it back from your extended tour and am more than happy to welcome you back into the fold. OS&C strives to meet the needs of our passengers, whoever they are. Just as Breezewood stocks Liberty Ale alongside more quality libations for the tastes of our young socialites with more money than taste, it is good that the brilliant minds of Sirius have a ship to call their own with the facilities they need to keep probing the secrets of Sirius. I imagine you'll have many wonderful pictures and stories to share to publish in Wanderlust our in-flight magazine!

All in all, the Aestheta is a liner for those, who admire culture and luxury at the same time.
We will be departing soon - see you in space, ladies and gentlemen!