I believe it's time for us to do business once again. I am in need of a Bustard-level shield or an equivalent to it. I know that obtaining it won't be an issue for you so I'll ask the more important question. How much?

We have a deal. Credits have been transferred and my men are awaiting further instructions.

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But, there's a bit more to it. I'd like to extend our business to something larger... And more profitable for you. The Cohort is in progress of reconstructing a warship. A battered Hellfire battlecruiser salvaged in the Vera Cruz Ice Field. We do have the means, materials as well as the funds to repair it but without a proper shipyard, we are dead in the water. What we need is a single drydock tube, two of the cargo holds to be used as a staging area and on-site workshop, as well as access to some of your facilities. Also, we expect full privacy and confidentiality.

In return, I can give you my guarantees that the whole project and Congress involvement will be kept in secret. We do not wish to harm your reputation with the local parties nor provoke any conflict in the region. This will be solved in peace and quiet, and hopefully, in a timely manner. Of course, you will also be receiving a sum of credits of your choice as compensation.

If you have any concerns or require further details, you are free to ask them.

I knew you won't decline a good deal. Here's for the first month in advance, to show we're serious about the deal.

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As for the other demands, I agree to them. We don't want to put the Congress up to any risk so all the traffic can be handled by unmarked civilian vessels and Junker transports. We'll make sure to keep our heads low and to conclude the deal swift and painless. I'll be arriving within several hours to inspect the shipyard and to run over other details. Also, make sure the shield I requested is awaiting me there. I need it ASAP.