To: Bristol Constructions & Manufacturing

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To whom it may concern, hello! I'm speaking on behalf of Caledonia Distributions Ltd, a subsidiary of Gateway Shipping Inc focused on premium shipping services. In practical terms, that means we specialize in just-in-time delivery, extra-long-haul trips, priority distribution through and into contested areas, and anything that helps you cut out excess middlemen so that you can get what you need from point a to point z.

Our work very often brings us through some dangerous space, and while we prefer to avoid conflict when possible, we also do our best to equip our personnel to come out on top when it does occur. As such, we've taken a great interest in your new collaboration with Kress Industries, the Bulwark-class heavy frigate. I'm sure you have a large backlog of outstanding orders for this fascinating and innovative vessel, and as such we understand if any order we might place would carry a long wait time for fulfillment.

That said, not only are we interested in ordering one of these ships for our company's use, we here at Caledonia are quite eager to work with Bristol in general. The political landscape of Sirius, at present, inclines many progressives and liberals to adopt a rather grim outlook on the future, but Gateway refuses to give in to the post-war despair that grips so many, and actively seeks out friendly collaboration with our peers who see the value in providing well-paying jobs to competent workers rather than engaging in the ruthless exploitation and profiteering that some of our less scrupulous contemporaries seem so keen on. So, if there's anything that CDL could do for you, please do let us know!

From all of us at Caledonia, thank you for your time, and have a wonderful day.

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RE: To: Bristol Constructions & Manufacturing - Petitioner - 11-26-2024

RE: To: Bristol Constructions & Manufacturing - Shulsky - 11-26-2024

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User ID: CMDR Blake, Esme, CO Ognissanti
Recipient: Terblanche, Elize - #1310L
Subject: Caledonia Distributions Bulwark Purchase
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Good Morning,

My apologies for the extended delay in transmissions over this channel. My name is Ms Blake, elected Commander of Ognissanti and still-employee of Bristol Sales. They've asked me to fill in during a minor manpower shortage - Rheinlander Flu is a tenacious little thing - but be assured that you're in good hands.

I am pleased to report that we currently have a Bulwark-class Heavy Explorer at Akutan ready for purchase at the reasonable price of 15,000,000.

Please dispatch crews with the payment ready for processing at your earliest convenience.

V/R
CMDR BLAKE, ESME
BRISTOL STATION OGNISSANTI

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RE: To: Bristol Constructions & Manufacturing - Petitioner - 11-26-2024

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Employee ID: TERBLANCHE, ELIZE - #1310L

Subject: Commission Inquiry

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Ms Blake, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm happy to report that our crew was safely deposited at Akutan Production Facility by the Kumarakom Lake, and are currently reviewing all the operational manuals^[1] while the newly-christened Drakensberg^[2] is moored at Bristol Bay just one trade lane down. Your dockmaster should be able to confirm that payment was received.

I imagine that the Drakensberg and her crew will be fully out of your hair within the space of about five hours or so, as they will soon need to head to a friendly port to fully equip the vessel. We would like to thank you for doing business with us, and remind you once again that if you are in need of anything, CDL is always happy to assist.

From all of us at Caledonia, thank you again, and have a wonderful day!