from: Eleanor Freud to: AresTech subject: your services
Distant sounds of the city's nightlife are audible throughout the message, but they are too far away to be disturbing. The girl's voice is formal, reserved, and emphatically polite.
"Esteemed AresTech representatives."
"My name is Eleanor Freud. I am contacting you regarding the possibility of purchasing some of your equipment. Namely, AP C-439H "Sawback" Heavy Fighter."
"The fighter will be used personally by me. However, I assume you will want to know who you are dealing with. I am the CEO and one of the shareholders of a small company called Laramie Inc. Our organization is primarily involved in transportation and escort, we operate under the Freelancer IFF. Our headquarters are on planet Denver, most of our employees are Libertonians and we adhere to the laws of the House Liberty."
"Let me know if this order is possible and if there are any additional conditions. If you require any more information about me or my company, I will be happy to answer any questions you may have."
Our designation is 776-28X, a Gammu-based artificial intelligence representing the logistical and commercial interests of our company. If you find our presence inappropriate for this communication, you may request that a human operator assume control of this dialogue on our behalf.
While our company specializes in the research and development of advanced weapons and ship systems, these services are not provided to unlicensed civilian entities outside our most trusted trade partners following the regrettable incident on planet Hamburg.
from: Eleanor Freud to: AresTech subject: partnership
Eleanor's tone barely changed, except for a slightly slower pronunciation of certain words. Perhaps it was mild surprise or thoughtfulness.
"Dear... 776-28X."
"I have no prejudices regarding your presence, as long as the information you provide is consistent with your company's stance on the matters."
"If possible, I would like to request information regarding whether there is a way to become your trading partners. As I mentioned, my company specializes in transportation and security; we could arrange for the delivery of goods you require, either short-term or long-term. If you are interested and subsequently find our services satisfactory, perhaps we could also discuss purchasing additional equipment from you on a case-by-case basis at a later date."
"Also, if it is not sensitive information, I would also like to request information regarding the incident on planet Hamburg that you mentioned."
Your inquiry regarding the incident on Planet Hamburg is the simplest for us to address. Please note that the connection to Xeno Relics has not been officially confirmed and remains speculative. However, we estimate the probability of this scenario to be 41%, which - given the scale of the catastrophe - is an alarmingly high figure.
We quote the following media sources:
[834 AS] Catastrophe on Planet Hamburg!
ROTHERBAUM CITY -- 834 -- A massive explosion has rocked Rotherbaum City, annihilating Hamburg University’s physics campus and plunging the northern hemisphere into darkness. Government authorities reacted immediately by deploying the Rheinland Military to the region to coordinate emergency relief; government officials have also confirmed that the MND have taken charge of the federal investigation into the incident. Initial reports have confirmed that the highly sensitive Optronic components used to regulate power networks were destroyed by a large pulse of energy. Kishiro Technologies has reportedly ramped up production in anticipation of increased orders. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the blast.
[834 AS] Bundschuh dossier sparks outrage
NEW BERLIN -- 834 -- A dossier of information has been published by the Bundschuh, alleging the Hamburg Blast was caused by an unstable Xeno Relic. The leaks implicate senior Imperial Shipping officers in a years-long plot to direct illegal research that was banned under the Denver Convention. In dawn raids, MND agents arrested Baron Mathias Schnider (Hamburg University’s dean of physics) and Wolfgang Kohler (Imperial Shipping’s Vice President of Academic Investments). Imperial Shipping has disavowed all knowledge of the alleged scheme, blaming ‘rogue elements’ for any wrongdoing. Baron Schnider and Mr Kohler both deny the charges, calling the dossier a ‘terrorist fabrication’.
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As for the possible inclusion of your independent enterprise, Laramie Incorporated, among our trusted commercial partners, there exists a singular path. Our company - more precisely, its executive management - must be assured that you share compatible ethical and ideological principles. This evaluation may be conducted through auxiliary escort services for our cargo vessels transiting to Liberty space. Should this cooperation prove sufficiently satisfactory to our management, it may justify the authorization for licensed distribution of proprietary equipment - including weapons and, at a later stage, snubfighters.
from: Eleanor Freud to: AresTech subject: partnership
"Dear 776-28X."
"Thank you for the information you provided. I fully understand why incidents like this would cause concern for your company."
"As for escorting your cargo vessels, that is, of course, entirely within our capabilities. I would be grateful if you could keep me informed regarding the specific dates when your deliveries to Liberty are planned."
"Lastly, I would like to clarify that my last name is... "Freud", not "Freund". I am not offended by this, but I think it would be better to have your data accurate."
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