Formal request to the Zoner Council.

[Shagohad]

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Sender: E-X-J serial number 0-3-0-6-9; JayJay
Recipient: The Council of Zoners
Subject: Hull upgrade

Greetings, my fellow Zoners,

I wanted to begin this message by apologizing for my inactivity as a Zoner Council delegate. My existance has become hectic and I am unable to partake in the Zoner governing body. I am still existing and operating at one hundred percent capacity; I am alive and well.

I will now move to the issue at hand: A formal request for a fitting hull upgrade. In my crusade for attaining equality with humans as a machine, I have found that I need a more fitting hull to accommodate what I have acquired. Multiple machine entities have listened to my words and have decided to assist me.

This has gladdened me, yes, but it has also strained my resources. In my current form, I am unable to accommodate my allies. New facilities must be requisitioned to provide armaments, repair, and a home. An Aquilon class Zoner Carrier would be perfect for this task.

The official request is as follows:

One Aquilon class Zoner Carrier.
Eight Zoner class main battleship turrets.
Two standard Mortars.
Six Zoner class secondary battleship turrets.

If it is required, the provisions for a small human crew of Zoner supervisors can be arranged and happily supplied. In fact, that would be preferred to prove that a small community of humans and machines can coexist in an environment as social equals. It would further my cause and show results to the stubborn governing bodies of Sirius.

I thank you for taking the time to receive this transmission and overview it.

Sincerely,
JayJay

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"THE HULL HAS BEEN BREACHED AND THE SCIENCE IS LEAKING OUT!"

[Dab]

Incoming Transmission
Comm ID: Aurelia Silvan

As you operate for us, and are a Zoner in belief, if not in.. Blood, I see no reason not to allow you an Aquilon-class Carrier, or the associating weaponry. The Aquilon Carrier is available from Pueblo Bonito in Baffin, which is TAZ territory, though they won't stop you from purchasing the ship. Just be sure to abide by their requirements for entry to their system. The weaponry you request is also available in Baffin, or you may get it from Corfu in Theta or Livadia in Omicron-74.

That being said, I must take you up on the offer of having supervisors aboard the Carrier at all times. Too many things can go wrong that may require their help or intervention, it'd be a security risk not to have them on board.

Last, what name will you give to this vessel?

-Aurelia Silvan

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[Shagohad]

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Sender: E-X-J serial number 0-3-0-6-9; JayJay
Recipient: The Council of Zoners
Subject: Hull upgrade

To Miss Aurelia Silvan,

Thank you for allowing me this construction. I knew the Zoners would support my cause. Words can not even express my gratitude, only action. The construction is underway and the modifications required are being installed.

I will need the specifics for the crew members appointed by the Council. Please send your recommendations via a personal transmission or through this comm network. I await the dossiers of the candidates you propose to accompany me on my journey.

The name of this vessel shall be Mare Nostrum. Sirius is the sea of many, not the sea of one. Hopefully they will see this. I hope so, at least.

Thank you again. I await your reply.

Sincerely,
JayJay

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"THE HULL HAS BEEN BREACHED AND THE SCIENCE IS LEAKING OUT!"