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[Jonathan Seabourne]

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ID: Jonathan Seabourne

Location: OS&C|Breezewood, Planet Broadstone

To: Captain Theobald Franklin

Subject: Re: Incident With the Liberty Navy

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Greetings Theobald,

First, I am glad that the Reverie came through in one piece and that there were no fatalities. Not every captain can say they've survived being torpedoed by a captial ship. I imagine you're in a very exclusive club right now, though one that is exclusive for a reason.

I checked in with a Navy officer I've had contact with in the past. Seems the Inceptor is on their radar for playing fast and loose, which is not unheard of for secondary fleet officers bucking for promotion to the big leagues. Sadly, Liberty's fleets are rather independent of each other, so there is only so much the primary fleet can do to crack down on them. But he's on their radar now, and if there are other such incidents, they'll drop the hammer. Said officer also offered to compensate you for the losses, which I thought was a kind gesture on his part. I'd rather have the goodwill of the Navy in lieu of credits, so if the repair bills are an issue, let me know and I can wire you the funds you need from White Spa Lines coffers instead.

You handled it well, though. If your ship does not keep a full time legal officer, I highly recommend doing so. Breezewood does not carry a dedicated medical bay, but we do carry lawyers that have passed the bar in all partner houses. A competant steward can figure out the basics of first aid, but out in space the intricacies of house law are our main defense and it takes a dedicated professional to wield it correctly.

On the shielding front, that is your prerogative. Breezewood does not opt for capital armor, preferring to use the extra cargo space for more amenities. To be fair, it functions mostly as radiation shielding for us. We try to charm our way out of heated discussions whenever possible. We've only come close to destruction twice, once due to some rogue Rheinland gunboats and once outrunning some nomad gunships in the more scenic Omegas, and both times we managed to make it through. I would not sacrifice the extra cargo for extra defense that I may never have to use. If you're getting into a gunfight where that level of protection is needed, odds are it is really only going to delay the inevitable. But I leave that up to you, there might be a niche market for oligarchs who want to travel in style with extra protection.

I'll see if I can spin the torpedoing into a positive for Wanderlust. You'd be surprised what appeals to people who book OS&C tickets. There are groups of people who collect space mishaps, most of whom would have been disappointed to learn that you didn't have any hull breaches!

Regards,
Jonathan Seabourne
Captain, OS&C|Breezewood
Director, White Spa Lines Division

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