.:Incoming Transmission:.
.:Comm ID: Rick Tiltman:.
.:Topic: Other side of the story:.
To the command of Noth Squadron,
It has come to my attention there was some sort of negative encounter between a Congressional Pilot and Noth Squadron Agents. I am unsure who you are however based on the information provided it seems you may be affiliated with The Rheinland Military. I am curious to learn more about you since we seem to have some amount of overlapping areas of interest.
Personally, I see the term "Agent" as derogatory, but I will let it pass this time. I overheard my boys got a hold of yet another one of your transports who didn't exactly play nice when told to cut his engines for the usual "what's-yours-is-also-mine" kind of interaction. It is almost as if the Junkers aren't known for good manners -- shocking, I know.
Yes, as it turns out we appear to be crossing paths every now and then. No, I don't feel like handing out business cards to Junkers who are so high up in the clouds that they can't be bothered to give a damn about their own life. Now, what do you exactly want?
.:Incoming Transmission:.
.:Comm ID: Rick Tiltman:.
.:Topic: Bygones be Bygones?:.
Noth-1,
Firstly, my sincerest apologies for the use of the term Agent. It will not happen again. Unfortunately, I am unsure of the full extent of these encounters and I fear there may have been misunderstandings.
"what's-yours-is-also-mine" kind of interaction.
Ha! I like that, I'll have to remember that. However, on to business, you are in need of supplies no? Well you're in luck we are something of experts in moving and collecting wanted cargo in and out of hot areas.
I understand we had a rocky start to our relations, however I see no reason we cannot try to turn this around before hostilities are entirely assumed.
I think you're the one who misunderstands the situation. My people haven't marked you as "hostiles". You're just cattle -- like every other trader who roams Sirius in their endless search for personal gain. The dumb ones will puff up and throw a tantrum until they eventually get blown up to pieces. The smart ones? They either give us a sliver of their cargo when we cross eyes or pay tribute about every month or week. That's how it works -- business, as you said.
So which one are you, Congressman? Judging by the awfully political format, I will go on and say you're one of the smart ones.
The Junkers are anything but a long term investment, Congressman. You've proven that to me when my boys had to haggle for the life of your people -- and mind you, they were supposed to be the ones threatening it.
If I were a Military Officer, I'd have you shot for whatever crime I see fit, no matter where. It isn't like the Junkers were of any use other than being a bunch of inebriated gossip girls. But I'm not running that badge -- shocking, I know -- , so I know the hardships of living out in the Omegas, getting by with what you can scrounge up off the floor. In my own way, I sympathize with whatever you're trying to do out here.
Ships who share a portion of their loot with us are treated nicely. Those who don't, end up as target practice. None of my boys are looking to go on an uncontrolled rampage. Trading is the lifeblood of Sirius, and that demands at least some respect for those putting in the work.
Don't make me rethink that last statement, Congressman.
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