Target ID: Rheinland Government Special Requisitions Office
Subject: Extraordinary Equipment Registration
Howdy there,
Got trouble with crime? Pirates poking holes in ships? Need an extra gun? This gal has you covered. And heck criminals are pesky and tricky, gotta get a leg up on 'em whether they're pirates or political terrorists.
A proper stealth device, manufactured on Bowex's Canary Wharf Station, mounted on a properly armed AP-18100 could be just the thing you need to turn the tide in the favor of the law. If you want those crooks tracked, captured, or just blasted into space, I got the means.
Callsign of the ship(s) or identification tag: Bessie-"Bison"-Bishop, AP-18100 "Hammerhead" Bounty Hunter Very Heavy Fighter
Name of the captain of the ship or organization´s representative: Bessie Bishop
Ship/organization´s ID papers and IFF code: Bounty Hunters Guild
Purpose: Interdiction, destruction, and surveillance of pirates, criminals, and terrorists deemed dangerous by the Rheinland government and/or Rheinland corporations.
Please note as per guild guidelines this device cannot be used in acts of surveillance or hostile actions against foreign houses, corporations, Rheinland corporations, Rheinland government organizations or civilians.
Additional notes (recommendations, history with Rheinland or authorities, etc):
Ain't got no criminal history in Rheinland. Got some in Liberty. Spent 15 years in LPI Sugarland, was released early for good behavior. I can have the guild pull my records from the LPI if requested.
This device will not be used within Rheinland in the pursuit of non-Rheinland contracts. Any bounties collected on missions that make use of this device within Rheinland space will be exclusively from Rheinland Government or Rheinland Corporate bounty boards.
I also am willing to submit my AP-18100 and all of my personal hunting equipment to Rheinland authorities for a full inspection and evaluation to ensure all legal requirements are met for their use and possession.
Frau Bishop,
Unfortunately, you have not provided adequate reason for granting you cloaking technology, which is currently not in use by any bounty hunters operating in Rheinland space. Any assistance you may be able to provide to our law enforcement can be achieved without such technology. Therefore, your request is denied.
Albert McKenzie, Starfliers To: Licensing Office, Rheinland Government Subject: License Adjustment
Hello, administration of the Rheinland Government. My name is Albert McKenzie, lead of the Starfliers.
I would like to ensure that the Starfliers are legally allowed to utilize their equipment within your space, below is a completed application for such equipment.
Callsign of the ship(s) or identification tag:
'\S/'
Name of the captain of the ship or organization´s representative:
Albert McKenzie
Ship/organization´s ID papers and IFF code:
Starfliers / No IFF //we dont fly with an IFF
Desired extraordinary equipment:
All '\S/' Ships to use Kishiro's Hyperspace Matrix system
'\S/'SRV-Sol to use the Series IV Jump Drive & MKII-A Cloaking Device
Purpose:
For private use, to allow safe transport of our retrofitted research liner. The Matrixes may also be of use to Military assets requiring mobile jump points.
Additional notes (recommendations, history with Rheinland or authorities, etc):
We have a license previously granted. Today's license submission is to replace the referenced one, if successful.
Due to changes in the Rheinland Criminal Code, your request is redundant in its current state. As per Article 2, Section 3, Subs. 7,
"Usage of Jump Drives, Beacons/Matrix's and Survey Modules within the borders of Rheinland require prior notice to the government. Failure to notify the government will result in a fine of no less then 100.000 SC or the destruction of the vessel."
There are currently no legal channels to allow for a blanket usage of the above-mentioned equipment, but you may continue to mount them on your vessels. You must continue to inform our public-facing channels or those of Rheinland's security forces of your intention to activate this equipment in advance.
I will ensure that discussion of addendums to the Article takes place during the next inter-Ministry conference.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jonathan Cayran, representative of Phoenix, a Zoner community operating deep within the Omicron regions.
Our primary focus is the exportation of Iridium, a rare and valuable resource sourced from the edge of known space. Our trade routes occasionally lead us through, or in Rheinland space, and as such, maintaining transparency with your administration is a priority.
In addition, we are actively engaged in a conflict with one of Rheinland's long-standing adversaries—the Corsairs. I am pleased to report that recent joint efforts with the Core have borne fruit:
The destruction of a Corsair stronghold involved in Xeno Relic processing marks a significant strategic victory. We trust this setback has diminished the presence of Xeno Relic within or near Rheinland territory.
Now, regarding the matter at hand:
In response to escalating hostilities and the growing perils of the Omicrons, we have replaced the traditional Zoner "Whale" transports with a reinforced trade fleet. These vessels are equipped with advanced systems, some of which may fall under the category of extraordinary equipment requiring declaration or authorization under Rheinland law. Even if some components do not formally require registration, we believe it prudent to report them to avoid future misunderstandings.
Callsign of the ship(s) or identification tag:
(\^/) - Phoenix
Name of the captain of the ship or organization´s representative:
Jonathan Cayran
Ship/organization´s ID papers and IFF code:
Phoenix/Zoners
Desired extraordinary equipment:
Jump Drive (all marks)
Cloaking devices (all marks)
Beacons/Matrix's and Survey modules
Cloaking disruptor (all marks)
Advanced Long-Range Scanners
Purpose:
These systems will not be used within Rheinland sovereign space, unless under extraordinary circumstances and with full cooperation. They will remain powered down while transiting your territory, and our crews are instructed to comply fully with any inspection or customs protocol.
Their sole purpose is to ensure survivability and operational integrity of our convoys as they traverse unstable and hostile areas in the Edge Worlds, particularly given the renewed threat posed by the Corsairs.
Additional notes (recommendations, history with Rheinland or authorities, etc):
We currently maintain established trade relations with various lawful Rheinland groups, spanning several years. These cooperative efforts have proven beneficial and underscore our respect for Rheinland sovereignty and regulations.