---Message from Executive President of security Orion---
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-To CEO Alex Cummings-
In line with our recent expansion and the recruitment of 4 new security personnell I have begun planning for the aquisition of a rheinland Battleship. This ship is to be based at our centre of operations in Hamburg. Recent events have shown that the unioner fleet in nearby Bering is sizing up its operation at a surprising pace. One of our cruisers was outgunned and outnumbered yesterday. As a means of shoring up our defensive potential I see this as a valuable opportunity to stake our claim in the most dramatic way. Our interests and the security of shipping lines through bering and rheinland may be at stake should the Unioners decide to increase the volume of their capital ships. At present we have one confirmed sighting and engagement with A Rheinland Pirate Cruiser which was carrying advanced shield and armour technology. It is also a matter of principle that a corporation with our vast wealth should have a better defensive capability at its disposal to deal with potential threats. Our supply lines to Liberty space form part of the lifeblood of our trading operation.
To aid in this endeavour I am persoanlly overseeing a substantial investment from one of my private trading interests. I will not however be piloting the vessel once it is launched. I request permission to move forward swiftly with this plan and begin a recruitment process to assess the potential of a new security officer. Internal applications for the post of Battleship commander are welcomed on all occasion however I reserve the right to employ a new member of staff should they better meet the criteria.
Please give me your thoughts on this matter as soon as possible as I wish to move swiftly to get ahead of the impending threat.
