Livadia Shipyard Meeting Room

[Dourden4]

Emerging from the jumphole out of Theta, the Deep Diver begins a slow turn towards Livadia Shipyard. Duncan sits in his office aboard the OSI liner, reviewing what data was available on both the Phoenix and TAZ. The intercom panel to his left suddenly blared to life, the captain's voice coming through it loudly.

"Sir, We have cleared the jumphole. Course set for Livadia at maximum speed."

Duncan pushed the button to speak without looking up from the PADD he was reading.

"Very well, Mr. McRearden. Inform me when we approach the shipyard."

Lifting his finger from the intercom, Duncan turned his full attention back to his research. OSI's databases held a good enough amount of information on TAZ, the two groups have had many dealings in the past. However, Phoenix was somewhat of a mystery. All that was really known of secluded group was that they oversaw the work on Livadia, and tried to safeguard 74 from threats. It was also believed, from accounts taken from former CEO's, that Phoenix was a remnant of the Omicroners. Looking up from the PADD, Duncan glanced out his window to see Planet Tirane glide silently by. Continuing to watch, he sees Livadia Shipyard slowly come into view from around the planet. The intercom blares to life once more.

"Sir, approaching Livadia Shipyard. Requesting your presence on the Bridge."

Placing the PADD on his desk, he reaches out and presses the intercom button.

" Slow the engines to impulse, I'm on my way."

Duncan rose from his desk, and walked pointedly from the office. Navigating the corridors was a simple task, he knew these halls well. Once at the central elevator, he stepped inside. He reaches into his pocket, producing a small key from somewhere within his suit. He inserts this key into a small hole in the control panel, and activates the CEO override. Pushing the button for the bridge, Duncan stands silently as the elevator moves swiftly upwards and soon arrives at the bridge. Stepping out onto the bridge, Duncan surveys the room. It is busy with activity, the crew preparing for mooring and attending to other duties. Duncan walks to where the Captain stands and looks out the viewing window to see Livadia looming a few klicks from the Deep Diver. Reaching to his right, he activates the ships comm array.

" Livadia Shipyard, OSI Liner Deep Diver requesting mooring clearance."

The comm array crackles with a response.

"Deep Diver, Clearance granted for mooring point 4. Proceed at present speed to 1.5k, then slow to one quarter for mooring."

Duncan signaled back an affirmative, and nodded to the captain. Immediately orders were shouted and procedures were implemented. The Deep Diver swung around with practiced ease, and soon was inching toward the main mooring hatch. With a small shudder, the ship contacted the mooring point and engaged its magnetic locks. Duncan left the bridge, and proceeded to the main hatchway. The door hissed slightly as it opened and the pressure equalized. Stepping through the doorway, Duncan strode through the hatchway, and soon arrived at the other side. There he was met by one of Livadia's dock controllers, who offered him the usual hospitalities. Duncan declined, he was not here for a pleasure visit or a drink from the bar, he was here on business. Asking where the meeting room was, he received a few strange looks. He was told that under normal circumstances, only Phoenix were allowed on those levels. He looked to the dock controller, and explained his invitation. Soon after, Duncan was headed for the elevator that would take him to the top levels. Once inside and moving upward, Duncan's thoughts turned inward, he wondered how this meeting would help Zoners as a whole and what would come of this meeting for OSI. He mulled the information gained from his research as the elevator came to a stop and the doors opened. Duncan stepped out, and following the directions he was given soon arrived at the meeting room. He stood outside the door for a moment, steadying himself for the coming meeting. His apprehension ran high, as meetings between Zoners rarely remained cordial, and even more rarely ever got anything done.

Well, here goes he thought to himself as he steadied his nerves and reached for the handle of the door. He walks into the room, and seeing a man already present, walks toward him. Duncan takes a seat near the man, gets a glass of water, then turns to him and speaks.

" Judging by your lack of robes, funny hats, and eccentric demeanor, I would hazard a guess that you are not from TAZ. Which would make you Christian Burton."

Duncan extended a hand to the man.

" I don't believe we have ever formally met. I am Duncan Stow, CEO of Omicron Supply Industries. Pleasure to visit such a fine installation as this."

Duncan sat back, drinking his water slowly, waiting for the TAZ leader to arrive and the meeting to begin.

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