OPEN AGAIN! - Independent Miners Guild Recruitment channel

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**** Incoming transmission ****
From: Johnathan Sanders
To: New guild members
Subject: Acceptances

Gentlemen and women,

Let me welcome you to the Guild. Your applications are all in order.

Mr. Harrison,
I've had reports about your transport joining several of our convoys, and these went largely without incident. But just to clarify, you are applying solely for the role of transportation? It is not a problem if you do so, but keep in mind that in times of combat situations that could mean you will be forced to remain at a friendly port until the situation is resolved. Most pilots also choose to have a fightercraft on standby for these times.

Miss Etherington,
Life does not seem to have smiled much on you. I hope your time in the Guild will be kinder on you then your past has been. It is true that the Guild is in frequent conflict with the Outcasts, although I'm sad to say, they seem to be tolerated in Bretonia these days. We're still in flux on how to treat their presence there, considering they seem to fly side by side with the Armed Forces. But in the upper Tau systems, every Outcast we see is a hostile one by default. They have hounded us as long as we have reports of contact with them there. Vengeance is an uncommon motive to join the Independent Miners Guild, though. I advise caution.
Should you feel to wish to take stronger offensive action against the Outcasts, I can put you in contact with the fighters of the Colonial Republic. The Colonials are more agressive in their dealings with the Outcasts then the Guild is, and are always on the lookout for fighters wishing to join that cause. They can provide you with training and guidance to become an effective fighter pilot.
Incidentally, does your brother also wish to sign on with us?

Mr. Sturam,
I see you are eager to join the guild as a heavy support escort, in I presume a Hydra class vessel. Your ideas of the Guild are largely correct, but I will need to caution you. Combat performance data from a large number of engagements suggest that the Hydra class gunboat is, like most gunboat class vessels, ineffective in mass-engagements. The gunboat is simply too big a target, and focused fire will force it's disengagement from battles involving more then four enemy fightercraft. It's chief role is escort and guard duty, not offensive action - it's more then capable to quickly put an end to assault transports and lone bombers. If you intend to participate in large-scale battles, a Nyx class fighter would be more effective.
Also, be aware that as a light capital vessel, the Hydra signifies strong guild visibility. Be aware of this when dealing with neutral and friendly parties, we prefer to avoid any incidents. Big guns does not equal power over others. That said, if you can secure the resources, the Hydra is open for all guild members to use. I recommend hardening it with armor prior to entering active service, consisting of at least capital class 4.


To signify your vessels as Guild ships, please apply the IMG| transponder to your vessel's name. The division suffix ([M] for mining, [E] for exploration, [D] for defense and [T] for trade) is optional - keep in mind that the [M] and [T] tags tend to attract unwanted attention if you intend to operate alone. I recommend you read our latest operational report to familiarise yourself with our current politics, and the state of our operations Sirius-wide.
Good luck in your ventures in the Guild.
The Guild would also appreciate it if you, once you have brought your ships under Guild transponder, register them in the roster, so we know who's who.

Signed,
- Johnathan Sanders, on behalf of the Independant Miners Guild.

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