Excerpts from flying cats - Nodoka Hanamura - 07-26-2025
Cole Dupont: Another day another..
Allinson (Comms): Cole.
C: Mr. Allinson, sir.
A©: I just got off the phone with Miss L. She wants to know if the deal with Ms. N went well.
C: Yes sir. We unloaded the components and she paid us handsomely. Do have to ask, why were we giving these to Kishiro? Thought we had a policy not to trade with them?
A©: Hate to say this Cole, but that's for me and Miss L to know and you to never find out.
C: Who even is Miss L, anyways.
A©: She's the lady who gave me the privilege of helping get this company running again alongside Klebold.
C: Do we know anything about what the fuck Dog River got themselves into last night?
C: All I heard over the company intranet was something about a JIT shipment from Omicron Delta to fucking Order of all people.
A©: I don't know. I consulted with Miss L about it last night, she said to drop the package there, and the guys who gave the contract paid through the nose and offered the equipment you gave as a deal sweetener.
C: Right. I swear the more I work this job the more I think going back to Galway is an enticing idea.
A©: Think of it like this, Cole. You could be doing even more questionable work.
A©: Like shooting at transports full of civilians.
C: True, but aren't Zoner corps supposed to, y'know, uphold that old fashioned neutrality?
A©: These days, not as much but yes. I can't tell you everything, Cole. But I will tell you this.
A©: We're playing a role in something that will change this world for the better.
A©: So try not to think too much about where things come and go, right? I take good care of my employees, same with Miss L.
C: You say that and yet..
A©: Yes, I know. The Dog River almost got blasted by that Junker. Miss L's put out a bounty on them.
A©: Money sadly is tight right now and we're focused on investments to get things rolling. That includes escorts and subcontractors.
C: Subcontractors. What, for Saporpet?
A©: Sat-poro-pet, and yes.
C: Look, what even is a Sat-poro-pet?
C: Some kind of Nomad speak?
A©: It's an old Kusari ancestral term. I'll ask Miss L next time I see her.
C: This lady we work for seems to love digging up old shit like some hipster.
A©: There's more to Miss L then you wouldn't believe, Cole.
C: What, are you fucking her?
A©: No.
C: Is she at least a good lay?
A©: Keep it up and I'll have you written up for Sexual Harassment.
C: Fine, fine.. yeesh.
RE: Excerpts from flying cats - Nodoka Hanamura - 07-27-2025
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SENDER: Commander Nodoka Hanamura, Battlegroup Ouroboros
RECIPIENT: Brent Allinson, Starcat Holdings
SUBJECT: Nozomi
ENCRYPTION: PFS-QUANTUM RESISTANT
Brent,
It's good to see progress is coming along well on Project Nozomi. I do have to commend you getting the Outcasts to look the other way.
That being said, I'd like a general assessment of how things are going.
Nodoka Hanamura
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Identification: COO Brent Allinson
Affiliation: Starcat Holdings
To: Commander Nodoka Hanamura
Subject: Nozomi
Encryption: CRITICAL
Location: Las Palmas, Planet Gran Canaria, Omega-49
Nodoka,
To say this is probably Starcat's most ambitious project yet is an understatement. I just wish, you know, we could keep it in our hands once it's done. That being said, we are making progress on the structure, and about 60% of the project is done with core functions already established like Life Support, Security, Sensors and Docking Control.
We're still waiting to get the remainder of the personnel berthings completed before we work on the shipyard attache. Though I have to ask.. once we.. undertake the plan, how exactly do you expect the Outcasts to not blow this thing to bits? I mean, I'm not questioning your judgement in doing it here - definitely much, much better than in say, Galileo - but from what I heard of the Outcasts, they definitely wouldn't take kindly to say, us just handing you the keys.
Brent
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SENDER: Commander Nodoka Hanamura, Battlegroup Ouroboros
RECIPIENT: Brent Allinson, Starcat Holdings
SUBJECT: Nozomi
ENCRYPTION: PFS-QUANTUM RESISTANT
Quote:To say this is probably Starcat's most ambitious project yet is an understatement. I just wish, you know, we could keep it in our hands once it's done.
Brent, believe me when I say this, that I do think that Starcat has more value beyond its.. primary purpose, but at this time most of the profits need to be spent where they're vital. I already talked over matters with Setsuna and Jae-un about washing some credits and sending them back your way to cover the cost of that Bulwark you wanted.
Honestly I think the idea is brilliant, since it seems the Dog River has a tendency to get into... very bad situations. I still have yet to hear if anyone's sent those Maquisard degenerates back to the hell they belong.
Quote:Though I have to ask.. once we.. undertake the plan, how exactly do you expect the Outcasts to not blow this thing to bits?
Elementary. We'll plant some explosives in an unused section of the station and detonate it along side some Uranium. Make it look like a catastrophic reactor failure. You report that it's a write-off and have to abandon the base. Once we come aboard we change the station IFF, and go from there. My hope - is that we can get the Outcasts to agree to a Non-Aggression agreement. We let them peddle their accursed cardamine past our base and in Kusari without being shot at, and they let us continue operating here. Alternatively, I've gotten assurances from Akibara that the IMG will likely come to our aide if that falls through.
What helps matters is the asteroid field is immense here, which means none of those Sarissas, Ranseurs or even Hastas are going to be able to poke the base without taking extensive AShM fires from bombers with limited manuverability options. Which means we can call on snubcraft, Frigates and possibly some of the IMG's cruiser fleet to pick off what capitals do approach for an attack.
Malta has two choices: A humble peace or a insufferable conflict. Me if I were De Falco or any of those others among the Nazione's upper echelons, I'd pick the former.
Nodoka Hanamura
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Identification: COO Brent Allinson
Affiliation: Starcat Holdings
To: Commander Nodoka Hanamura
Subject: Nozomi
Encryption: CRITICAL
Location: Las Palmas, Planet Gran Canaria, Omega-49
Suffice to say ma'am, you make a strong argument. I just hope this all won't end up a waste of time, money and lives like you told me Maehara was when we met.
That being said, I want to thank you again for this opportunity. After Interspace rejected me for the third time and I couldn't find work elsewhere, you took a chance on me and I promise to you I won't let you down. At least you understand the value of a Economics and BA degree.. Did I tell you I also have a Bachelor's in Arts?
Brent
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SENDER: Commander Nodoka Hanamura, Battlegroup Ouroboros
RECIPIENT: Brent Allinson, Starcat Holdings
SUBJECT: Nozomi
ENCRYPTION: PFS-QUANTUM RESISTANT
Quote: I just hope this all won't end up a waste of time, money and lives like you told me Maehara was when we met.
I am nothing if not persistent. I have an 800 year old score to settle with Kusari and Kishiro. This is but one step towards settling that score. I've already been denied once by that insufferable goon Namura. I will not be denied again.
Quote:That being said, I want to thank you again for this opportunity. After Interspace rejected me for the third time and I couldn't find work elsewhere, you took a chance on me and I promise to you I won't let you down. At least you understand the value of a Economics and BA degree.. Did I tell you I also have a Bachelor's in Arts?
You're quite welcome - please don't let my curtness above suggest otherwise. I saw potential in you, and so far you've exceeded my expectations. My only lament is that I can't provide the full amount of resources Starcat needs to truly flourish - all in due time.
And no, I didn't. Wish I could have met you before I went to that one art station out in the Sigmas last year. They had quite the interesting exhibit I think you could have liked.
Nodoka Hanamura
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Identification: COO Brent Allinson
Affiliation: Starcat Holdings
To: Commander Nodoka Hanamura
Subject: Nozomi
Encryption: CRITICAL
Location: Las Palmas, Planet Gran Canaria, Omega-49
You're welcome ma'am. There's an event going on in Las Palmas next month, art showing off old Terran works. Might be of interest to you. Let me know if that'd be something you would like to do.
I'll keep you posted on the project regardless.
Brent
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RE: Excerpts from flying cats - Nodoka Hanamura - 07-31-2025
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Identification: COO Brent Allinson
Affiliation: Starcat Holdings
To: Commander Nodoka Hanamura
Subject: Nozomi
Encryption: CRITICAL
Location: Las Palmas, Planet Gran Canaria, Omega-49
Ma'am, we've concluded work on the main structure, and are beginning to start reinforcing the base with additional armor as you requested with the schematics from Mister Miranov and Miss Graham. We also are beginning work on the shipyard attache. With the resources we have, we should be able to have three dry docks set up for you by the middle of next month. That being said, our engineers did suggest we could possibly expand the structure even further, and fortify the installation with extended defenses and a larger munitions storage section.
So far however, everything you've asked for is present save the shipyard, Command Center, recreational levels, crew berthings, cafeteria, research and intelligence operations areas, snubcraft hangars, server rooms -- You guys are really meticulous with all this.
Anywho. Let me know if that expansion might be in the cards, and I'll put out feelers to see if we can get assistance on the contract given we can get funding together.
Brent
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SENDER: Commander Nodoka Hanamura, Battlegroup Ouroboros
RECIPIENT: Brent Allinson, Starcat Holdings
SUBJECT: Nozomi
ENCRYPTION: PFS-QUANTUM RESISTANT
Excellent, excellent work from you and your men.
I expected much less, and suffice to say I am a very happy woman when my expectations are surpassed. That being said, I'll authorize you to do a halt on funding transfers for the next two weeks to build up capital. Looking on the Neural Net, there are a few people we can reach out to - I know IMG may be interested to provide a Logistical support contract. There also is a logistical concern that recently cropped up in Liberty, Laramie, apparently. Other than them, I don't really know of anyone with grey enough politics to deal with this kind of contract.
That being said, let's.. oh, put 25,000,000 down on this. Let me know when you'll have the resources and if you'll need more time.
Nodoka Hanamura
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Identification: COO Brent Allinson
Affiliation: Starcat Holdings
To: Commander Nodoka Hanamura
Subject: Nozomi
Encryption: CRITICAL
Location: Las Palmas, Planet Gran Canaria, Omega-49
Thank you so much, ma'am. Suffice to say, the legally grey field aside, It's been a pleasure to run this firm, and I can tell you right now that if given the resources we can take Starcat to new heights, both for our benefit, and definitely to Ouroboros' as well.
I'll keep you in the loop on things and if anything comes up, I'll let you know. I'll also see if we can possibly do a bidding offer on the logistics for some of the more difficult to haul components. Industrial Materials, Hull Paneling, Super Alloys and the sort. Though if we're to get this fully ready for you, I'd suggest we also offer contracts for the weapons platforms. I'll see if we can talk with Mr. Miranov and Miss Song about what might be best for this. I'm not a military guy like you all are, so forgive me if I come off a bit incompetent.
Brent
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SENDER: Commander Nodoka Hanamura, Battlegroup Ouroboros
RECIPIENT: Brent Allinson, Starcat Holdings
SUBJECT: Nozomi
ENCRYPTION: PFS-QUANTUM RESISTANT
Understood.
And don't fret over it. Do what you do best, we'll do what we do best.
Keep up the good work.
Nodoka Hanamura
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