Natio Octavarium Internal Affairs

[Capt. Henry Morgan]

Incoming Transmission from Renzu Shipyards
Hiroshima, Kusari Empire
30. August 825 A.S.

To: NO Internal Affairs
Priority: Normal
Topic: Ordered a new ship

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Good day, chaps!

On my last stop to New Tokyo, my usual contact at one of Kusari's larger Sake breweries asked me to carry a load up to Renzu Shipyards in Hiroshima. It wasn't the most profitable run on my list, but I've never been to Renzu's shipyard before. Obviously, I'm aware of their reputation for quality spacecraft, so I couldn't resist the opportunity to see their facilities first-hand and perhaps make some new contacts.

Upon my arrival, the Renzu personnel were very polite and, upon learning of my position with the Mercantile Guild, presented me with a full set of sales brochures and specifications for their full line of spacecraft. They then set me up on a tour of the facilities. I was disappointed at the lack of standard transport ships in their product line, but their fighters and freighters are very impressive. I've forwarded the sales materials to the Guild and Fleet databases.

My dream for retirement from Bowex had always been to purchase and operate my own cruise liner. Since taking up citizenship in Natio Octavarium, my fortunes have improved far beyond anything I ever expected. I no longer have to wait until my retirement to realize my dream. With that in mind, Renzu's Shukensha-class Liner caught my eye. As the ships are built to order to each customer's specification, they didn't have any on hand for me to see. Instead, we discussed available options, and they set me up with a virtual tour on a holotainment band. After a good bit of discussion, we settled on exactly what I want, and I placed the order. The ship is fantastically expensive, but the facilities and options are well beyond the Enterprise-class Liner I've previously had my eye on. The ship, to be named Invictus, will take some time to build, and they've agreed that payment will be accepted once I've agreed that I'm satisfied with the ship and take official delivery.

Once it's entered service, I'm willing to place the Invictus at the Cabinet's disposal for diplomatic purposes. The ship, assuming it's delivered as ordered, will be even more impressive than Bretonia's Palace-class Liner and should give the appropriate impression for state visits.

Captain John Riley, NO-Dreaded.Skies
Guildmaster, Octavarium Mercantile Guild

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