A change of pace

[Bussie]

Once the situation became clear, Biryukov's mind finally build right picture, and a flicker of relief flashed, though it wasn't particularly noticeable.

"I see. In this context, such a measure is not required, I agree. As for specialists as consultants, we can provide them. They will arrive on gunboats, provide you with their expertise, and fly back at the end of their shift. As for industrial bandwidth, you don't need to worry about that. We're simultaneously supporting our own projects and helping our allies."

The colonel paused to recall certain information that might soften Jonathan's stance on the current deal.

"If you're wondering whether this project will be approved from Coalition side, I can say next. There was a very positive response to it at the plenary session and set this project as one of the high priority. The Ministry of Plenty has the final say, but I think they'll make the right decision. In any case, they'll base their decisions on specific data. Project estimates, how much materials you'll need, and the costs—all that goes to them, the office workers."

Biryukov paused briefly, as if pondering something. After a moment's thought, he asked Jonathan.

"Also. We discussed granting us expanded docking rights for Coalition ships and as result will allow dock beginning from snubcrafts ships up to capital ships, including transports in this system. If Coalition transport ships are attacked, for example by corsairs and their ships are following the transports to Corfu, could they request docking in that case?"