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[ONIKS]

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Greetings, Madame Hornik.

Sorry for our late response to your message. We were going under serious changes in our modus operandi and it took some time.

I have personally reviewed blueprints and instructions you have provided. Indeed, this is a great work of engineering art and it would be a pleasure to have such equipment on our station. I acknowledge that we lost some time because of our 'transformation' but I hope that our order is ready for accession. If it's not - it's not a big deal, We do understand what is happening right now in Rheinland and We are ready to assist you in case you need help.

This includes your proposal of hiring your personell. I can't deny it, your people are too valuable just to lose them in turmoil of inner conflict in Rheinland. We might need to expand our housing to accommodate personell but you will find our place very safe and quiet haven. Just give me more information about that topic and estimated number of people you are willing to provide Us. We also can arrange 'evacuation' from deeps of Imperial Rheinland. Or 'hijacking' if you need to cover 'evacuation' up.

I hope I will get answer soon from you and be safe out there.

Onyx Statuette, out.

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