To: Ivan Norovich, The Apostatas | From: Hunter Wolff

[Aaron_Cianci]

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From: Hunter Wolff
To: Ivan Norovich, The Apostatas
Subject: Mutually Beneficial Arrangement
Encryption: Absolute

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Dear Mr. Norovich:

I don't know if you remember me, but we encountered one another briefly in the Bering system on September 21. You and a group of the Apostatas were traveling through the system, and we talked around the Hamburg jump hole.

I'm writing you right now not as a representative of the Alster Union, but on a personal matter. I currently have an upcoming assignment that requires guns. Lots of them. Preferably beside me, shooting at the same targets I am. I am wondering if you or, ideally, your entire group, would be interested in discussing a contract. The fate of the entire Alster Union is at stake, and I need every ally I can get.

If you or your people would be open to a discussion, please respond. I know your recent movements in Bering have been peaceable and trade related, but it is a system full of conflict. I would prefer to find you on my side when that conflict comes to a crescendo.

Sincerely,
Hunter Wolff

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