To: Cerveau | From: Zoner Convoy Leader ZT-08

[monmarfori]

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Sender: François "Cerveau" Pierre
Encryption: Secure

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Bonjour capitaine of the ZT-08,

*laughs* Do I see a reason why a Sirian makes a bold claim about being "loyal" to us Royalists? If you recalled earlier, you proclaimed allegiance to no one when asked about the royalists.

As for the encounter I had with you just recently, here is it:

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[30.04.2021 13:30:41] ZT-08: ?: Another Royalist? Seems you like to spend your time with OS&C, eh?
[30.04.2021 13:30:49] Cerveau: Bonjour Sirian
[30.04.2021 13:31:08] ZT-08: ?: Hail, Royalist vessel.
[30.04.2021 13:31:13] Cerveau: But you don't get a free pass here
[30.04.2021 13:31:35] ZT-08: ?: Hmm, I've already donated to your cause, so has my convoy subordinate Hector.
[30.04.2021 13:32:05] Cerveau: Mon ami, how did you get to support us?
[30.04.2021 13:32:12] Cerveau: We don't trust Sirians like you
[30.04.2021 13:32:34] ZT-08: ?: Like me? I don't like the Houses, that should make us a little bit more alike.
[30.04.2021 13:32:54] Cerveau: Even with that excuses you still are a Sirian
[30.04.2021 13:32:54] ZT-08: ?: Two of your vessels stopped my convoy two days ago. We donated our share.
[30.04.2021 13:33:19] Cerveau: Now you should give me 9 million if you want to be safe
[30.04.2021 13:33:50] ZT-08: ?: How about 5, that's how much the other Royalist asked for.
[30.04.2021 13:34:02] Cerveau: Sorry, but you have a full load of ore
[30.04.2021 13:34:09] Cerveau: How about eight million?
[30.04.2021 13:34:20] ZT-08: ?: 6.5?
[30.04.2021 13:34:30] Cerveau: That's a bit too low, monsieur
[30.04.2021 13:34:42] ZT-08: ?: 7.5.
[30.04.2021 13:34:44] Cerveau: Eight million, fair and square
[30.04.2021 13:35:18] ZT-08: ?: After this, you better add my transponder to a registry of some sort.
[30.04.2021 13:35:31] [2021-04-30] 13:35:31 You have received 8.000.000 credits from ZT-08
[30.04.2021 13:35:35] Cerveau: Oui, you may go
[30.04.2021 13:35:44] Cerveau: Give me proof of you supporting the Royalist cause
[30.04.2021 13:35:50] ZT-08: ?: Ha, and I'm not going to pay again. That's more than enough.
[30.04.2021 13:36:05] ZT-08: ?: Proof? You shall have that. Check the Neural Net in an hour.

You should know that the donations to our effort signify that you are supporting the Royalist cause. I have been cautious when dealing with Sirians like you. If you want to breathe in Royalist space, you must donate to us to show your loyalty. If you ever fail to pay when stopped by a Royalist, please bear in mind that your convoy will be declared as Sirian transgressors and will be dealt with accordingly. Is that agreeable? Do not make me think twice.

Merci,
François "Cerveau" Pierre

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