A lot of money... how long?
I gather the scout in Orbit is not economically repairable... I want out of here ASAP.

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 2):

"It will take about about 4 days to repair the Dastavka and remove the seats, and an extra 3 days if we do the modifications at the same time. We should check the news feeds to see if anything has come up, too."

I would suggest that monitoring the news feeds is a constant and ongoing process, unless out of range or in the middle of combat (and even then...). I don't know if you've been keepin' up with current events, but we just...
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In reply to Carrick Teague (msg # 4):

Current Vilani News, relating to Dingir subsector or Terrans

-Various political discussions relating to piracy. Barbarians (Terrans) blamed.
-Plague outbreaks on Ishkur, Shulmik, Illike, Apishal, and Shulgi. Diseases are thought to originate on Terra.
-Several large corporation blame poor economic performance on rogue traders.
-Rebellion on Saris and Kidashi overthrow governments, Sagarasaar and Khulampi governments succeed in putting down respective rebellions. Administrator Sharik Yangila denies any involvement despite considerable supposed evidence to the contrary. All governors voted against the Administrators proposed tighter regulation of Terran ships in Vilani space recently.
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So this was not a single incident, and Saris was one of the Planets we needed to go through if I remember correctly.... likely now a CR 6 location.

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 6):

"Yes, looks like it. Seems like Yangila is trying to load the regional court with supporters. Given what happened to her predecessor, that is not a silly move if she plans to move on Terra. Saris is the entry to the southern Terran systems...I wonder if things are completely over there?"
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You're not suggestting we get involved are you?

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 8):

"We may have a choice, but a massive arms factory trying to pass through the sector may not. We probably should not plan on landing there until we hear it has been resolved, unless we do get involved. I would not want to make that call until the Base has moved through there though."

OK, I was thinking that you were going to suggest we re-use all those bunks and deliver the 200 mercenaries to Saris...

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 10):

"I doubt that Inistrati would be welcoming of us taking his new security, and without permission from the right folk, we will only stir up more anti-terran feeling. I would consider it if asked, but not otherwise."

Kat sits back listening "Well, I guess we have to be careful not to be ugly Terran's but if they really get on us, we might have to move though here and keep going. I like the modifications to the ship.

In reply to Katherine 'Kat' Steele (msg # 12):

"In that case, this will probably be our last chance to make any serious mods. Of course I am in favour of improving our rides, but what about the rest of you? One week not too long Cyril, considering we have not heard about Meshan?"

I am much in favor of the extra armor, but nervous about the situation within Vilani Space. The Governor's repluse of the coup is not going to be popular in some places, and the mention of Terran assistaance is going to be a red flag to many in the Vilani ruling class. In a way, we have strengthened the position of those who feel Terrans are a problem in Vilani worlds..

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 14):

"Whilst I agree in part, we have also kept some order by helping to put down a rebellion. Whilst we should be OK here, once we get news of our deaths, we should grab our families and get out of Vilani space for a while. Of course, I have always been an advocate of that plan.

 The modifications provide the perfect pretext for waiting..."
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I'll grant that....

"I am fine with that. We could have it look like the families are moving materiel into the ship and just stay."

In reply to Katherine 'Kat' Steele (msg # 17):

"Except our families are on Gashidda. But stopping there to get supplies, I am cool with that."

We remember ... but as to how we gather them up... that is a question.

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 19):

"Once the announcement of our death is made, they should be free to leave...so we just take passengers! That is the plan, anyway."

Ah yes... but how to make sure they take passage with us... and are aware we are there...

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 21):

He smiles a strange alien smile you have not seen much of.

"That was what my earlier trip there was to ensure. With Natalie on the Gashidda looking after our merchandise, they can easily contact her just to be sure."

Will that work for Richard too?

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 23):

"Yes, I also gave them Richards family details to pass the message on to them. Because we serve in the same unit, they already knew each other, so this should work well that they should want to leave and grieve together."

Cyril smiles a wry smile... I see... well that should save me some grief and work all then.

In reply to Cyril Zotmund (msg # 25):

"If all goes according to plan a bit better than here, yes. We hope so."