HGL Comm System: OPEN
From: Charles Dee
To: HGL Trade Command
Subject: Trade Report 19.5.08 SST
Charles Dee reporting in here. Today was rather successful, with yet more credits rolling into HGL's funds. My account is stuffed with credits!
After arranging for the Kruger staff on Bautzen Station to load the Gibraltar with diamond packages, I was ready to leave. With all my crew on board, we lifted the mooring fixtures and moved to New Berlin via the jump gate.
We continued on the way through to the Omega 7 Jump Gate in Stuttgart. Just before arranging to dock, a Heavy Lifter popped through the gate. I hailed him but recieved no response. Silent type, I presume. I wished him luck and continued through the Omega systems.
When we arrived in Bretonnia, there were no disturbances at all. The trip to Planet Leeds was a pleasant and short one. The diamonds sold for a great price to the dealers on Leeds; supposedly they were going to be crafted into jewels for upper-class citizens. Good for them, and us.
The Gibraltar cruised gently back through Leeds and New London to Kensington, where we had a little break for nibbles. I have never eaten Gaian Wind-Dragon tongues before, but they sure were good! A gift from Planetform Inc, the supplier said.
After loading the Gibraltar up with crates after crates of Beryllium, the Gibraltar was ready for launch. The trip through Manchester, Magellan and California was uneventful, apart from a few auto-pilot errors.
Once in New York, my Comms system was assailed by lots of Libertonian trash talk over wide-band frequencies. Thankfully, I was able to switch frequencies, so I wouldn't hear that rubbish. While enjoying the peace, the Gibraltar easily made it to Pueblo Station in due time. The staff on board the station managed to unpack the cargo pods and whisk the Beryllium through restricted doors. I wonder what they actually do with the Beryllium...
The Gibraltar cruised to New York and docked with Planet Manhattan. The Passengers bound for New Berlin were getting ready for the trip, so I left the Large Train to meet and greet some of them. Some of them appeared nice, but the rest were greedy and cynical. They said the "Plush-Pods" were too cramped and smelly... If they wanted to travel in style, they would pay for a Luxury Liner, not a Large Train!
The trip from Planet Manhattan through to Planet New Berlin was pleasant, as I had the comms channels turned down (to avoid hearing the complaints of the Libertonians). The local authorities in Rheinland were helpful and friendly (somewhat unusual behaviour). Once in New Berlin, the captains of other trading vessels were chatting about some issue. I wasn't listening for details, but it seemed to be about pirates in Sigma 13. I believe, if you don't want to be hassled, either avoid pirates or hire an escort. When will these traders learn?
Once docked on New Berlin, the Passengers popped out of the "Plush-Pods" and left the Spaceport. Me? I left with a massive credit boost, from the rich Manhattan tourists.
My total HGL Account balance (Account.No.9514056AB5643CT) is 68,544,015c.
I have noticed several discrepencies in the final amount, so I will have them investigated further. Any results will be included in my quarter-term audit.
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