The Bear and the Dragon.

[mtjsmith]

"You are correct Mister Porter, however the XR-1 and XR-2 must be able to extract and refine materials as they require it in away from Omega-52 and away from any support."
[color=#FFFF00]"But the Hammer will have support..."
"From it's fighter squadrons dui, but from supply ships? The risk is too great, the ships must be as near autonomous as possible."

Ping looked at the chairman, an idea forming in his head.

[color=#66FFFF]"Mr Porter, how well placed is Volgograd Industrial in getting what we need? You say we need a Zoner transport... Can you.. acquire.. one and a means to extract and refine materials efficiently in the space we will create?"

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