A Critical Meeting

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Billy nodded as the member of the Octavarium Intelligence Commission talked. Realizing the discussion of finances would fall to another meeting, he closed the credit transfer application on his datapad and set it down. As Paracusia finished talking, Billy raised his hands, palmed up as if to say hold on.

I have requested the Junkers allow me to subcontract specific portions of this ship construction work to outside organizations, including Aquila Defense Systems. Since I have rented the requisite drydock space on Vieques, I can't think of a better place to conduct all work than at the Junkers' shipyard. Given the secluded nature of the shipyard and the ever present radiation field of the Puerto Rico system I think it will be possible to...obfuscate any work being done there. Of course, travel and housing for any ADS staff that would be working on the Nightmare will be covered.

Finishing his beer, Billy looked up at his hosts. Well, this has been a productive meeting. Interesting beer by the way, I may have to buy a few kegs for the workmen on Vieques. Do either of you have any further questions for me? I don't wish to keep you longer than necessary, as I'm sure you have more important things to attend to.

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