Missive to Samura Heavy Industries, Independent Neuralnet Division, Farmers Alliance and Anna Mortiz of the Arbeitergewe

[CorsairCouncil]

I am writing to you to ask for the formalisation of the materials that you currently supply, or in the case of the Arbeitergewerkschaft, want to supply, to the Corsair nation.

Of course, suitable exchange is on the table.

The Corsair Empire is in need of the following commodities in large quantities. They are listed in order of priority.

1. Superconductors
2. Ship Hull Panels
3. Food Rations
4. Quantum Multiplexors

We are willing to provide priority access* to our constant artifact stream, as well as a negotiably sized plot of land on Crete where each of your organisations can develop facilities of training, business or other reasonable uses. No testing of weapons of mass destruction or anything like that, of course. We can also offer, in cases of the fulfilment of orders well-above standard, monetary compensation for services rendered.

In the case of Samura Heavy Industries:

We regret the slow progress of negotiations between your great conglomerate and our nation. This is another opportunity to quicken the pace of bilateral co-operation between us. A constant Samura presence on Corsair installations is already overdue, and we would be happy to provide this in exchange for a regular shipments of essential materials to Crete.

Kusari is the only house that has shown mutual respect to the Corsair nation, and as such, we wish to strengthen ties through you, and allow both of us to take advantage of the goods we can offer each other. We hope this meets with your approval, and at least the gradual improvement of relations between the Empire of Kusari and the Imperium of Corsairs.

In the case of the Independent Neuralnet Division:

You have thoroughly proven yourselves and the services you render as a critical asset to the continued good health of the Corsair Empire. Because of the large amount of goods you've managed to move without falling prey to the malicious intent of those who would rather see the Corsairs burn, we are willing to extend to you a plot of land to develop a base of operations on Crete.

The IND has been largely responsible for keeping our granaries and stockpiles from emptying in our recent conflict with the Zoners. As this has flared up again, we are looking to solidify and stabilise your contribution to the economic well-being of the Corsair people. As such, we are prepared to offer you a small token of credits as well as the aforementioned plot of land, to ensure our current level of co-operation in the long run.

We also notice that your current contract has nearly been fulfilled, so we wish to renew this on a more permanent basis.

In the case of the (Artisan) Farmers Alliance:

You will be pleased to hear the demand of the foodstuffs produced on Kyushu is at an all-time high, and our people would greatly appreciate a strengthening of your contribution towards their good health. Of course, our weapons are always available for the Artisan Farmers Alliance to make use of in case they are in need of specialist equipment.

To those not a part of the Artisans, if you wish to obtain the use of Corsair technology, providing aid to the Corsair Empire would be a very healthy step in gaining possession of a few of our highly valued pieces of technology.

We are also aware of the expertise that the Farmers Alliance has with agricultural equipment. Therefore, would like to extend our invitation to any of your members, who would be willing to experiment with farming techniques that our own have not yet developed, in an attempt to improve the self-sufficiency of our arid home, Crete. The immediate rewards for this would be performance-based, but any volunteers can rest assured that they are contributing greatly to the relationship between both sides. They can also be confident that they are encouraging an increase in economic capacity in the long run, which will contribute to the production of equipment that your own members will be able to benefit from.

In the case of the Arbeitergewerkschaft:

The council are very dubious about our relationship with the Unioners, especially now that you have combined with a group known to support with the Hessians; that is, the Landwirtrechtbewegung. However, due to changing circumstances, we are willing to forgive these transgressions, but only if the AGS commit to harbouring Corsair pilots within Rheinland, as well as ceasing any conflict with our pilots. Of course, this excludes self-defense.

If you can commit to this, we can begin talking about further co-operation, such as your need for our Artifacts and our need to reconcile shortages in the supply of certain materials. If you cannot, negotiations cannot progress.

The Council of Elders is looking forward to a reply.

*You will be able to take the first pick of the available Artifacts compared with independent trade vessels and other factions who trade with us.

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Corsair LawsCorsair Court
Our forces combined, no-one shall stand before us. Our enemies shall be burnt and cast to the wind, our troops marching forward over their mangled corpses. True we stand alone, with wolves circling, but our isolation lends us our strength, for we are one and they are divided.
The days of Darkness are no longer, for we are the Corsairs and we are fear incarnate! Viva los Corsairs, the Empire shall rise!
The blood of the Hispania runs in our veins. The blood of our enemies shall wet our hands.

[Elven]

Comm ID: Anna Moritz
Location: Pacifica

Greetings. I'm speaking mostly for Green Flower, my very own group, although I have some influence in Arbeitergewerkschaft (thanks for learning the name, by the way!). Rheinland has more then enough food to feed your people, therefore I took opportunity of feeding the hungry, while putting some cash in my pockets. My people onboard of das Arbeiter took 6,000 tones of potatoes from Stuttgart. ***** I've paid for everything myself, although consider that as present... As start of our business.

Please take a note my people didn't take freedom of taking any artifacts back yet. Please state your supposed minimum price for them, so we'll keep business running.

Furthermore, concerning Rheinland operations of yours, it mostly depends on your goals. Right now, I've convinced Unioners of Leipheim to tolerate your people, as long as you don't bring angered bundespolizei, Rheinwehr or Hessian ships and tolerate our directions & regulations. If you wish, I can talk with people of Pacifica or Wedel, but I doubt they'd allow you to base off those. Although, I think noone'd mind you coming with trader purposes, huh?

We have also some questions undecided yet, mostly piracy rights. We can gladly share Sigma-13 with you, if we cooperate towards elimination of the Gas Miners Guild and those useless "pirates", Outcasts. Although, keep in mind, my gang isn't going to join any of sides in your war with Hessians. At least I can surely say we're too small for that. Perhaps we could incline Arbeitergewerkschaft leaders to do this, but this'd be very bad for our business - there's more then enough war around. And personally I should note I'm interested in making money, not fighting wars.

Besides, I once was curious if your Tizona guns could fit with our Protector guns... Could I lease one? Price is up to you, as well as term of usage.

[Tanker]

From: IND Public Relations Office
To: The Corsair Elders


Elders,

It has been a pleasure delivering to your people and more importantly, earning your respect in the process. We have always been met with honor and dignity while traveling to and through your systems.

We also believe a satellite office there would benefit both of us. It will help with maintaing a physical presence as well as speeding up any commodity delivery request.

We also have a small request that may benefit both of us. But would have a larger impact on the IND. and that is a word from your august body of Elders to the Hogosha and the Farmers Alliance. An introduction so to speak. We would be able to transport your artifacts directly to the Hogosha and assist the Farmer's Alliance in transporting food to you.

We would also like to ask for clarification regarding the credit compensation.

We are looking forward for any requests of commodities that you desire.

Sincerely,

Jonathon Winchester III
Vice President
Independent Neuralnet Division