Bowex InfoNet (inRP)

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Incoming Transmission from Planet New London, New London
24/03/822 A.S.

To: Bowex InfoNet
Priority: Medium.
Topic: Updates and Internal Memos.

Message Contents:
Right chaps, here's a brief update on some company matters:

1. The current contract for the Appleton Laboratory in Omega 3 has been completed entirely - there is no further point in shipping any more goods out there. That said, I've had a discussion with a few of their employees, and it seems there is currently a large degree of "disgruntlement" aimed at their more traditional shipping partners. While I would prefer not to work with the IMG, an opportunity to drive a wedge between them and those rascals over at Gateway shouldn't be sniffed at. If you can widen that gap and bring the IMGR fully within our sphere of influence, that'll deal Gateway an embarrassing blow.
   
   
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   [25.03.2015 05:23:47] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Brief word of warning.
   [25.03.2015 05:23:59] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: Yes?
   [25.03.2015 05:24:03] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: There's a rather nasty Hessian out and about in the neighbourhood.
   [25.03.2015 05:24:24] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Goes by the name "Mining.Miners", attacked me in what I believe was a gunboat on the way in.
   [25.03.2015 05:24:47] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Spitefull and generally dull, I'm afraid he was. No doubt he'd love to come across your mining ship.
   [25.03.2015 05:24:59] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: Thank you for the warning, I am done going out for a bit so hopefully he will be on his way before I need to head back out.
   [25.03.2015 05:25:18] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Righto. Well, forewarned is forearmed in any case.
   [25.03.2015 05:25:33] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: Very true.
   [25.03.2015 05:25:38] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: As it happens, Bowex has nearly completed your delivery contract here, too.
   [25.03.2015 05:26:06] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: That is good to hear. We were all very impressed with the speed that you have filled the contract.
   [25.03.2015 05:26:43] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: It's just a shame less reputable and organised shipping companies can't match us for service.
   [25.03.2015 05:27:11] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: With Bowex you're dealing with the best, since 66 A.S.
   [25.03.2015 05:27:40] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: *smiles* Dr. Kosher has had some issues with "other" companies, even though they tend to do more busineess with IMG.
   [25.03.2015 05:27:55] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: So he decided to employ Bowex for the larger orders.
   [25.03.2015 05:28:01] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Oh yes? That does sound like a fascinating tale.
   [25.03.2015 05:28:47] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: I don't know the whole story, you will have to ask him sometime. I just know that he is of the opinion they are slow, high priced, and unreliable....
   [25.03.2015 05:29:27] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: If you don't mind me asking - and merely as a point of market research - which competitor is this refering to?
   [25.03.2015 05:30:06] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: *smiles* I am sure you can guess.
   [25.03.2015 05:30:16] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: G.....ay....
   [25.03.2015 05:30:28] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: ate...y
   [25.03.2015 05:30:33] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: *Erm*...
   [25.03.2015 05:30:35] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Ahem. Of course.
   [25.03.2015 05:30:47] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: No more need be said. I tend to agree with the good doctor's assessment.
   [25.03.2015 05:31:59] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: We had quite a bit of materials we needed from around Sirius, and are employing several companies. They have by far been the most trouble.
   [25.03.2015 05:32:04] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Why, did you know earlier on a Gateway chap attempted to block my access to a trade lane with his own ship?
   [25.03.2015 05:32:22] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: Sounds about right.
   [25.03.2015 05:32:26] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: And then the blighter threatened to set a 'Gateway bomber' on me when I simply flew around him.
   [25.03.2015 05:32:42] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Spiteful bunch. That was the odd fellow who's flying with a Zoner transponder.
   [25.03.2015 05:32:56] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: Quite strange...
   [25.03.2015 05:33:08] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: ...I probably wouldn't fly the company colours either if I was him, but that's neither here nor there.
   [25.03.2015 05:33:33] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: *laughs* Yes I can relate.
   [25.03.2015 05:34:22] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: So how many ships have been involved in the Hardware shipments?
   [25.03.2015 05:34:46] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: I know Rufus did most of the last contract.
   [25.03.2015 05:34:47] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Oh, a few of us. Primarily myself and my colleague Mr Clarke though.
   [25.03.2015 05:35:06] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: The BES Rufus has been out on longer range contracts just recently, if I'm not mistaken.
   [25.03.2015 05:35:55] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: I see. Hope Bowex isn't working you too hard. *smiles* filling a 2 week contract in a few days.
   [25.03.2015 05:36:07] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: We are happy to have the prompt service though.
   [25.03.2015 05:36:26] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: No such thing as working too hard, ma'am. We've built a reputation on snappy responses, so that's what we'll provide.
   [25.03.2015 05:36:48] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Across the comm channels, and contract shipments, I suppose.
   [25.03.2015 05:37:05] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: *laughs* indeed.
   [25.03.2015 05:37:35] IMGR|Alyssa.Bradford: Always important when dealing with pirates along the way. *smirks*

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2. The contract for FortiSec is proceeding smoothly. All the required Hull Segments have been delivered. Some 12,000 units of Optronic Arrays have also been delivered, well in excess of the requested 2,000. A query will be lodged with their procurement officer to query this, seeing as the onboard project foremen informs me they still require an awful lot more of them.
   
   At the present time, the biggest priorities for our shipments should be both Industrial Materials and High Performance Alloys. These are found in Gateshead and Scarborough respectively, with both needing MOX from Birmingham. The Alloy requirement is considerably further along towards completion than the Materials thanks to the hard work of Mr Grenville. It may be advisable to finish that part off first, before moving on to the Industrial Materials.
   

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3. The vessels BES Sassoon and BES Fenning have been fitted with Cryer approved biomedical monitoring scanners by Bowex Services. They will now require captain Bellock submit to a screening test to confirm he has taken his medication before the main reactor will engage. Mr Bellock, remember your therapy, take your medication, blow down the pipe and you're good to go. Take your medication. Is that understood?

In service to the Crown

Andrew Peterson
Trade Department Manager
Borderworld Exports

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