-Hey, Samus-
-You hear that?-
-Sounds like you're being called-
-Turns out electronic chimes tend to disrupt the classical mood-
edited 27th Mar '17 3:50:57 PM by SpartyMcFly
"Seven is here too, dressed like the concept of choosing clothes that look nice together was an arcane secret far beyond their grasp."-After a few seconds of tone, it appears whatever machine coldcalled you has connected to another human being-
-Sounds female. And businesslike.-
-You know, the usual-
???: Hello. I have reached Kerberos Security, LLC, correct?
edited 27th Mar '17 4:01:12 PM by SpartyMcFly
"Seven is here too, dressed like the concept of choosing clothes that look nice together was an arcane secret far beyond their grasp."???: This is Arlene Hannigan, director of the UN Extrasolar Colonial Authority. Scuttlebutt is that Kerberos provides excellent security for important areas of distinction.
edited 27th Mar '17 4:14:08 PM by SpartyMcFly
"Seven is here too, dressed like the concept of choosing clothes that look nice together was an arcane secret far beyond their grasp."Arlene: To be direct, would you be interested in performing defensive and exploratory duties at one of our colonies? Right now we only have one opening, but I think you'll like it. Everyone we've asked does.
"Seven is here too, dressed like the concept of choosing clothes that look nice together was an arcane secret far beyond their grasp."Arlene: The opening is for the colony of Hadfield. We're attempting to negotiate access to your primary datalink... or whatever datalink you'll allow us to use to push the majority of planetary details, but Hadfield is about the size of a small town and located in a temperate region on a very Earth-like world. Nearly the same gravity, orbital period, day length, just different animals.
edited 27th Mar '17 4:26:37 PM by SpartyMcFly
"Seven is here too, dressed like the concept of choosing clothes that look nice together was an arcane secret far beyond their grasp."Arlene: Current standing pay for mercenary groups is approximately 40 ounces of gold as payment solely for defense, with additional gold for prominent discoveries, significant hazard pay, or generalized assistance beyond defense.
This is not static, and if you feel the need to negotiate you can if you wish to.
"Seven is here too, dressed like the concept of choosing clothes that look nice together was an arcane secret far beyond their grasp."Arlene: Alright. We notice you have a fairly large combat ship under your control, so it will most likely be assigned to guard the station we have in orbit and protect it from marauders. Combat personnel, as well as science personnel, will naturally be taken dirtside where they can serve as standing defence, or explorers if they please.
edited 27th Mar '17 5:03:11 PM by SpartyMcFly
"Seven is here too, dressed like the concept of choosing clothes that look nice together was an arcane secret far beyond their grasp."Arlene: Alright.
We've got some details on the Serenity, the ones she was willing to give out. On your word we'll send it out to Hadfield's orbiting space station. Mir IV will know you're coming, and so will her defensive compliment. You won't be fired on.
We'll also send word to Hadfield's government. You can review the colonial details if you wish, I'll wait.
We're interested in having you. It's your call.
edited 27th Mar '17 5:23:05 PM by SpartyMcFly
"Seven is here too, dressed like the concept of choosing clothes that look nice together was an arcane secret far beyond their grasp."

Kyo: Sorry, I'm not sure you pass the height requirement necessary to learn this ancient fighting style.