A Critical Meeting

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Billy listened to both of his hosts points, nodding as they went and tapping a few notes into his datapad as it went. Most of the requests where fairly standard, however Billy was slightly surprised by the lack of request for compensation for the vessel. Well, I don't see any problems with any of the requests, and given the nature of the Nightmare I certainly can understand trying to keep any sort of involvement/association hidden. I've already asked the workers at Vieques to repaint the Nightmare to remove any Vagrant Raiders markings or anything that could ultimately be traced back to the Natio Octavarium. Outside of the IFF Identification beacon, which is in the process of being recoded to identify the ship as the MCS-Nightmare there will be no external features that can tie the ship to the Vagrant Raiders and by extension the Natio Octavarium. Pausing for a second to collect his thoughts, he reached over and poured a glass of the unknown beer.

Taking a sip of the Lager, Billy enjoyed the difference in flavor from his usual drink of choice, Liberty Ale. Pondering some of the Octavarian's points, he put down the glass. Regarding assistance, I understand that unrest in Sirius has gotten very much out of hand. Between the War in the Taus and Gallia, the ongoing Civil War in Rheinland, and the constant uncertainty of the Omicron's having friends to support you is very important. So if...or rather when the Natio Octavarium needs support I will be happy to provide it. My only request is to not make me engage in fights with other groups who have lent a hand in the reconstruction efforts, namely the Junkers. And lastly, regarding the passing of Intelligence. If we see anything of note, we will pass it along. Perhaps setting up a backchannel for such dialogues would be appropriate, once the Nightmare is operational.

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Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts... perhaps the fear of a loss of power.