*Zenth is startled to hear a knock on his office door*
*He raises his head off his desk, stands up and rubs his eyes before he opens the door...*
Wha....What? I didn't fall asleep!
*The young man standing at his door smirks a little, and hands him the latest application*
Sir, you have another application here.
*Zenth takes the application*
Oh, thank you, young lad. I appreciate it. Oh hey, can you do me a favor? Could you fetch me another cup of coffee, please?
*The young man sighs*
Sure thing, Sir., he replies sarcastically as he walks away,Right away!
*Zenth, with application in hand, sits back down at his desk and begins to read...*
' Wrote:...Transmission Started...
Greetings. My name is David Smith. I am the pilot of the mining ship Ent_Mining. I come from a humble family of travellers, never with anywhere to call my own, always travelling. My attention soon turned to mining, a pofession I always found thrilling. I started mining, but soon got chastised by different mining groups to leave their fields immediately. I stumbled accross the IMG field in Tau-23. Here they welcomed me, and allowed me to use their fields without interferance. And so, I am here to propose to pay the IMG back for their generosity, and applying for a permenant job as an IMG miner.
Thank you for your time,
The Hegemon Mining Ship Ent_Mining
...Transmission Ended...
*Zenth turns around in his chair and switches on the communications device mounted on his wall...*
Greetings David Smith,
You find mining to be thrilling?!?!?
I have to admit, I find your enthusiasm inspiring! Not THAT inspiring, but it puts a smile on my face, nonetheless.
*Zenth smiles*
Well, lets get you to work then! Before your enthusiasm dwindles!
*The young man from before appears in the background with a steaming cup of coffee in his hand*
Here's your c....
*Zenth cuts him off by raising his hand behind him, shaking his index finger, motioning for him to be quiet*
Welcome to the Guild, Mr. David Smith!
I will contact you via secure communications to give you the transponder signal of the IMG's Secure Communications Channel.
See you soon!
Zenth Kynolm out.
*** End Transmission ***
*Zenth switches off his communications device and turns around to face the young man...*
Didn't you see I was in the middle of a transmission! You walked right in and interrupted me!
Don't you know how unprofessional that looks!
*The young man rolls his eyes*
Sorry sir, I didn't realize. Here's your coffee.
*Zenth sighs heavily, takes the coffee from the man, and waves him away with his hand.*
*The young man shakes his head and leaves Zenth's office*
To IMG menagement:I am sending you this message since I herad that the IMG is something like a BIG family... and that is something I need right now since I lost my family and friends with the destruction of Freeport7. Allthough I was relatively young at the time but I got on my feet.
Untill now I used to mine, freelance and do some trading.
I am quaite skilled at handeling a fighter and a gunboat so... I apply for the defense departament.
Probabely you will want some personal data about me...well...
Name:Marcus Cromwell
Age:26
Location:currently in deep space doing some exploring
Current ship: the Charon..I think it's a Nyx class....bought it from Freeport4...but soon IF I will be admited and with your permission of course, I will buy an Hydra-class gunboat.
You can contact me at this channel://skype ID: ill_nino98.
Thank you for your time...and I hope that I will be able to meet all of you in person.
*transmission ended...*
Sorry 'bout thet there comms thang thet just ah-happened...I's always be havin' trouble gettin' that thang to work right....
See, I's be tryin' to apply to duh Indapendant Minuhs' Guild.
Hmmm...How do's I say....
I's been borned on Los Angelees, but I's been livin' on Californeea Minor all's my life doin' some hard work down there.
Well, for a whiles now, I's been noticin' a bunch o' stuff goin' on 'round yer freeport there in Maygellan. Cuz' e'ery now an' den, I's be helpin' out on a convoy headed thattaway.
So I's been talkin' to duh local's round' that area, an' it seems like y'all could use a lil' help out there wit the defenses an' stuff.
So, I's be offerin' up my help fer ya.
I's saved me up a whole bunch o' moneys, and bought mahself a Pytho's, nows alls I gotta get is yer permishun to be's under your employ.
So....can's I's work fer ya? So I's can help defend the freeport?
I's can give yeh more infermation 'bout mahself, if ya need meh to.
I's be waitin' tah hear from yah soon.
*Al starts scrambling around trying to find the "OFF" button...*
Name : Ervin Heinrich
Age : 19
Place of Birth : Berlin
Ship name : Brimstone.
Ship Class : Battlecruiser.
Pilot Nickname : ShadowX
About me: I lost my memories in a battle between the outcasts when i was 13 years old. The one and only thing i remember is when my Father and Mother got killed by that bastards. I also remeber the last word my father said to me. "I love you son, stay alive and protect our homespace"
Unfortunatly my Father wasnt a rich man so i had to mine with his old ship. Not enough money to repair but i worked hard.
when i was 18 years old, i had enough money to get a better ship. Not a new one but a good one. My first Miningship
then in a pokegame on a station somewhere in Omega it was the first time i heard something about the IMG Guards. Suddenly my memory of my fathers last words came back. At this time i had enough money for buying a very good Mining ship to get more money. A few years late my dream and my fathers last word becomes true. I bought a Battlecruiser with all my money.
Now i would like to join your faction to protect our home as best as i can.
Syana looked up at the office with a sad smile on her face.
'I owe these people' she thought, and raised her hand to knock. The door was opened by a receptionist, her old receptionist in fact, who almost fainted at the sight of Syana.
"Hello... how can I help?" stuttered the lady.
Syana smiled again, and looked past her into the room of Directors.
"I'd like to sign up to the IMG please."
Almost everyone in the room beyond had stopped what they were doing, looking only at Syana. The receptionist smiled, and pulled an application sheet out of a cubby hole nearby.
"Here you go darling" she said. Syana nodded her thanks, and pulled out a pen.
1. Professional background, including what work you have done in the past and why you wish to join the Guild.
Ex-Director of the IMG, worked as leader of Research and Development, Trading, Mining and Exploration. Wish to join the guild to repay those who helped save me recently.
2. Briefly describe what you understand the purposes of IMG to be.
Hahaa, I can describe those briefly? The IMG is a guild, a cooperation of hundreds of thousands of individuals, working together for a greater good.
3. Explain what you bring to the Guild that can help accomplish those purposes.
Experience. Devotion.
She smiled again, and placed the application sheet on the table the directors were sitting around, smiling slightly at Hargreaves, who she noticed was pleasantly surprised.
. Professional background, including what work you have done in the past and why you wish to join the Guild.
2. Briefly describe what you understand the purposes of IMG to be.
3. Explain what you bring to the Guild that can help accomplish those purposes.
Dear Sir!
I am coming from a miner family from Pennsylvania. I started my early adulthood mining with a freighter. Later on I wanted to join the Liberty navy, and was working for them for some time. At that time I thought I wanted to be a military person. But by the time I was about to be recruited, I was not so sure. They do have a very limited space to explore, and are told what is right and what is not.
I am another kind of person. I like working for my own money, I am an eternal explorer, and want to decide on good and bad on my own.
Of what I heard from your faction, it looks like it is the perfect match for my needs.
On the other hand, I am sure, you would also benefit from my explorations. I was always protective to all lawful traders and especially miners, as they are the only one who really work for their money.
Looking forward to join your faction.
Yours faithfully,
Psy
*Zenth enters his office and sits down to read the latest applications*
Quote:Greetins'
Sorry 'bout thet there comms thang thet just ah-happened...I's always be havin' trouble gettin' that thang to work right....
See, I's be tryin' to apply to duh Indapendant Minuhs' Guild.
Hmmm...How do's I say....
I's been borned on Los Angelees, but I's been livin' on Californeea Minor all's my life doin' some hard work down there.
Well, for a whiles now, I's been noticin' a bunch o' stuff goin' on 'round yer freeport there in Maygellan. Cuz' e'ery now an' den, I's be helpin' out on a convoy headed thattaway.
So I's been talkin' to duh local's round' that area, an' it seems like y'all could use a lil' help out there wit the defenses an' stuff.
So, I's be offerin' up my help fer ya.
I's saved me up a whole bunch o' moneys, and bought mahself a Pytho's, nows alls I gotta get is yer permishun to be's under your employ.
Yeah, We have been thinking about sending a bomber unit or two out to Magellan. Seems we actually do need some help out there. As long as your a qualified pilot, as in your good at flying that bomber around properly, I don't see any reason not to accept you as an employee of the IMG.
Welcome to the Guild, Al Khollic.
I will contact you via secure communications to give you the transponder signal of the IMG's Secure Communications Channel, and so we can go over a few things.
*** End Transmission ***
*Zenth displays a big smile and picks up the next application in the stack.*
Quote:Name : Ervin Heinrich
Age : 19
Place of Birth : Berlin
Ship name : Brimstone.
Ship Class : Battlecruiser.
Pilot Nickname : ShadowX
About me: I lost my memories in a battle between the outcasts when i was 13 years old. The one and only thing i remember is when my Father and Mother got killed by that bastards. I also remeber the last word my father said to me. "I love you son, stay alive and protect our homespace"
Unfortunatly my Father wasnt a rich man so i had to mine with his old ship. Not enough money to repair but i worked hard.
when i was 18 years old, i had enough money to get a better ship. Not a new one but a good one. My first Miningship
then in a pokegame on a station somewhere in Omega it was the first time i heard something about the IMG Guards. Suddenly my memory of my fathers last words came back. At this time i had enough money for buying a very good Mining ship to get more money. A few years late my dream and my fathers last word becomes true. I bought a Battlecruiser with all my money.
Now i would like to join your faction to protect our home as best as i can.
Hmm, this is very interesting. How did you acquire such a magnificent ship? We don't just hand those out, ya know.
Well, I see a few problems with allowing you into the guild. I will, out of respect, indulge you with the most obvious reason.
*Zenth flips through his file cabinet sitting next to him, obviously looking for something...*
Ahh, here it is. Take a look at this:
Quote:Approved Ship and Equipment List
Military Ships
“Arrow” Civilian Interceptor
“Griffin” Civilian LF
“Wasupu” Civilian VHF
“Eagle” Civilian VHF
“Charon” Civilian VHF
“Nyx” IMG VHF
“Raven's Talon” IMG VHF
“Spatial” IMG Explorer (Guardian-level and above)
“Roc” Civilian Bomber (Guardian-level and above)
“Pytho” IMG Bomber (Guardian-level and above)
“Hydra” IMG Gunboat (Restricted – director and above)
“Argus” IMG Battlecruiser (Restricted – director and above)
“Zephyr” IMG Carrier (One only – Diplomatic ship Comoros)
Trade Ships
Borderworlds Line
Generic (non-corporate) civilian freighters and transports
“Atlas” IMG Transport
Mining Ships
Miner
Modified freighters/transports
Equipment Types
IMG (2 Vampires required on HF or VHF)
Civilian
Zoner (Or available on zoner bases – Supernova being an example)
All generic and projectile weapons (supernovas, nuclear mines, etc)
That is a copy of our ship usage policy, taken directly from the IMG Database.
As you can see, unless you are a director in our guild, you cannot be flying that ship under our employment.
Hell, I'm a director, and I don't even have one...
However, If you are still interested in a position in the Defense Division and you have access to one of the other lighter ships mentioned above, you may still apply for employment.
Also, may it be known that, although we cannot accept you into the guild at this time, you may still be affiliated with our guild, unless any circumstance surrounding your vessel deems necessary disrupt your affiliation with us.
Good day to you, and safe travels.
*** End Transmission ***
*Zenth releases a long drawn out breath as he picks up the next application in the stack*
Quote:. Professional background, including what work you have done in the past and why you wish to join the Guild.
2. Briefly describe what you understand the purposes of IMG to be.
3. Explain what you bring to the Guild that can help accomplish those purposes.
Dear Sir!
I am coming from a miner family from Pennsylvania. I started my early adulthood mining with a freighter. Later on I wanted to join the Liberty navy, and was working for them for some time. At that time I thought I wanted to be a military person. But by the time I was about to be recruited, I was not so sure. They do have a very limited space to explore, and are told what is right and what is not.
I am another kind of person. I like working for my own money, I am an eternal explorer, and want to decide on good and bad on my own.
Of what I heard from your faction, it looks like it is the perfect match for my needs.
On the other hand, I am sure, you would also benefit from my explorations. I was always protective to all lawful traders and especially miners, as they are the only one who really work for their money.
Looking forward to join your faction.
Yours faithfully,
Psy
Sounds like we might be what you are looking for in a company, and we could always use more explorers.
I'm curious as to what ship you might be flying.
Although, I see no reason to deny your application at this time, so without further ado,
Welcome to the IMG!
I will contact you via secure communications to give you the transponder signal of the IMG's Secure Communications Channel, also so we can go over a few things to complete your initiation into the guild.
Hope to see you soon!
Zenth out.
*** End Transmission ***
*Zenth stands up and walks out of his office, closing the door and shutting off the light behind him*
Alright, I've got a meeting to get to.
*Zenth walks down a long corridor on Java station, back to the room where all the other directors were sitting....And also, Syana Kyan. He nods and smiles at Nickolas, Adam, Ron, and Gene as he walks in. He then turns and faces Syana, gently grasps her right hand and lifts it to his lips, gently kissing her hand as a sign of respect for the woman.*
How are you Ms. Kyan? Its been a while...says Zenth as he smiles.
Well, lets get down to business shall we? Then, maybe afterwards we can all go down to the bar and catch up...
So....your looking for a job again, eh?
Well, I'm curious. What position, exactly, are you applying for?
You may well know, that since you left, all the Director's positions have been filled, and the IMG seems to be well on its feet again. Especially since some Colonial Citizens have joined the Mining Division.
Also, I heard somewhere that all your old IMG ships have been decommissioned. Is this true? If so, what ship are you flying nowadays?
"Zenth my friend, it's good to see you. I'm indeed looking to re-enroll, and I wouldn't dream of asking for my director position back. You gentlemen are doing an excellent job of that..."
She smiled.
"I'm just applying for a Research and Development Job I think, I had a lot of projects that I would like to continue... and my ships? Most of them were decomissioned, but my Eagle is in Tau 39, and the Trailblazer is still alive and kicking with the R&D fleet I reckon...
Which reminds me, I never passed on the fleet location to the new director before I went missing. It's a problem when you hide half a dozen battlecruisers to keep them safe, and then the two people who know the location go missing..."
She chuckled lightly, thinking of her second in command, Mink.
"Well, I'm back now anyway. How can I be of service?"
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