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video feed active from: Crimson Veil, The Platform to: Order| subject: Quid pro quo
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"Good day, dear defenders of humanity."
"My name is Crimson Veil, and I speak to you on behalf of the Platform. A couple of days ago, transport vessel "Retainer", manned by members of my team, had the pleasure of crossing paths with your forces on a vessel named AT-Qetesh. This transport's primary mission already includes delivering munitions for your people, but I have been informed that you are interested in obtaining a stable supply of aluminum."
"As it happens, we are currently considering the possibility of mining and refining this resource in the near future... Bielefeld's proximity to it made us strongly consider it."
"I've been told you might help us with this. There's one obvious problem: other contenders for this resource, such as Kruger and Daumann. We'll inevitably need to defend ourselves against their encroachments. Drawing you into our war against this corporate influence is probably not the best option, especially since you're already embroiled in a crucial struggle. However, there's a far more elegant solution."
"On behalf of the Platform, I request engineers qualified to help us with a construction of a drydock capable of servicing capital ships, from cruisers to battleships. We will provide them with all necessary resources. This will not only enable us to restore our assets, desperately needed to repel inevitable attacks, but will also provide a place for your capital ships to find shelter and quick repairs in our part of Sirius. Most of us believe the best location for such a shipyard is Saverne in the Cologne system; however, if you have your own thoughts on the location, feel free to express them. I am sure you will appreciate the mutual benefit of this potential collaboration."
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