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[Maria Latharion]

L. S.,

The Astrian Colonial Authority has recently seen an increase in interest for space based construction among our people.

In order to cater to this interest we wish to acquire the Astroengineering technology.

We offer each of your worlds 25 as a buy in and will pay the full transfer costs.

Sincerely,
Lady-Senator Maria Latharion

[Serrah]

Dear lady-senator Latharion,

The Astrian Colonial Authority has a reputation of wanting to buy technologies from others under the name of 'cooperation', while actually intending to stand in competition with those they buy the technology from. Recent events have shown that they are willing to collaborate on developing new technologies, so we are willing to sell this technology to them.

However, the Veolian Commonwealth feels that the offer falls short by at least 10 per world.

Yours sincerely,
Serrah

[Maria Latharion]

Dear miss Serrah,

I understand the concerns you have with regard to the ACA's intent with the technology, so let me explain our plans in this regard.

We intend to produce superstructure components for our own use. We plan to use parts bought from other worlds. The reason we have chosen this option is simple. There currently is a higher demand for then there is supply. We wish to avoid waiting lists and the high prices these situations usually incur. We have no intent to sell to anyone.

Aside from this we may wish to use the technology to research other technologies.

Also please note that most of the situations you refer to was done by the former Stellarian Triad Federation. And that at no point in my previous message have used claims of cooperation.

We do agree to pay 35 to each world.

Sincerely,
Lady-Senator Maria Latharion

[Serrah]

Dear lady-senator Latharion,

I have no desire to let those old issues between our worlds further influence the future. We understand your desire to produce , and will most likely wish to buy those from the ACA at some point in the future. Of course, we will also give the Astai Republic the option of providing a quotation at that moment.

As to the research of technologies, know that the Veolian Commonwealth is a great proponent of technological development, and has actually developed several promising areas of implementation made possible by this fundamental technology. We would be interested in discussing possible options for a transfer of know-how before the ACA wastes precious on reinnventing the wheel while those could be better spent at something the Union will benefit from.

I hope that the other worlds do agree to the newly offered price, though I do not speak for them.

Yours sincerely,
Serrah

[Dareal Noxim]

Dear Senator Maria Latharion,

The Praetorian Empire accepts the price of 35 per faction.

Greetings,
Dareal Noxim

[Thomas J.G. Pendra]

Dear senator Latharion,

The Sundarian Federation is willing to accept the offered 35 per faction.

Yours sincerely,
Thomas J.G. Pendra

[Al Guidicianni]

Dear senator Maria Latharion,

The Astai Repulic currently does not see any demand for , we are not even using our own capability to manufacture them starting this . As such we feel that it would be negative for the economy of the Union if the Astrian Colonial Authority also went into the production of . As such we reject the offered 35 , but we will extend an offer for for the very reasonable price of 4.5 per , where I am sure we can avoid waiting lists.

Yours sincerely,
Al Guidicianni

[Serrah]

Dear senator Latharion, representatives,

The Veolian Commonwealth understands the opinion of our ally on the matter, and are inclined to assume the same position.

However, we are very much interested in any argument senator Latharion can give to clarify the dissonant views on the scarcity of .

Yours sincerely,
Serrah

[Maria Latharion]

Dear representatives,

The Astrian Colonial Authority can understand the Astai Republics view of the situation as well. On the immediate short term they may be correct that there currently isn't a high demand for .

However, the ACA believes that will change. Recently developed technologies, such as Orbital Lift Mechanics and Megadome Cities, make active use of . Furthermore the ACA intends to take their next step into Colonization. We intend to do this on a large scale and as such we will be needing large quantities of . We expect 100 units per will not be able to satisfy our and the rest of the Union's need.

Once this becomes the case, prices will surely increase. Such a conclusion is no more then reasonable.

As I already stated, we have no interest in competing with the Astai in the market. If this is not enough to convince you, we will respect your decision.

We understand this proposal will diminish potential profits for the Astai Republic. However, a shortage will surely harm the rest of the Union.

Sincerely,
Lady-Senator Maria Latharion

[Serrah]

Dear lady-senator Latharion, representative Al Guidicianni,

I am afraid that I do not fully understand your reasoing, lady-senator. Would you be willing to clarify the following for me?

You state that currently, the demand for is not high, but that this will change in the near-future. Based on several indicators I agree with that prediction. You also state that a shortage of will harm the Union. I understand the reasoning behind that statement as well. Clearly, members of the Union need to be able to expande their economies through both qualitative and quantative measures.

So far, I follow your reasoning. However, you also state that the ACA has no desire to compete with the Astai Republic, which would mean not offering your produced for sale to other worlds. Since you already stated that having a shortage would harm the Union. How is not competing, and thereby articifially increasing the shortage, not directly harming the union?

The same question goes to representative Al Guidicianni, whos world seems to have a very short long-term vision.

Yours sincerely,
Serrah

[Maria Latharion]

Dear Miss Serrah and Mister Al Guidicianni,

Allow me to explain. We expect to become a large consumer of , possibly even the largest. By taking care of our own demand, we avoid it affecting the total demand of the Union. Effectively this would reduce the shortage, while leaving the Astai Republic to supply the rest of the Union.

Additionally we are willing to discuss possible cooperation with the Astai for times when our own demand for is down.

Does this clarify things?

Sincerely,
Lady-Senator Maria Latharion

[Serrah]

Dear lady-senator Latharion, representative Al Guidicianni

After hearing the arguments from the Astrian Colonial Authority and the Astai Republic we are convinced that there will be a shortage of in the near future. This shortage will be exacerbated by the Astai estimation that there are enough . We feel that the ACA can have a positive effect on this situation with their proclivity to start up industries for anything they need themselves.

We feel that an agreement between the Astrians and the Astai will lead to an artificial shortness, and possibly cartel-forming. This will lead to the the exclusion of other worlds willing to buy from one or more competitors.

We are willing to sell the Astroengineering technology to the ACA for 100 , conditional upon them not entering into a non-compete agreement whether formal or informal with the Astai regarding the production or sale of .

Yours sincerely,
Serrah

[Thomas J.G. Pendra]

Dear partners,

I would have to side with the opinion of miss Serrah on this matter. I believe that the current availability of is sufficient for the current market demands, however this will be nowhere near enough to satisfy future demand.

If the rumours and my own estimates are any accurate at all, I estimate a demand of 400 / would be needed to satisfy future demands, and that may yet not be enough.

Respectfully,
Thomas J.G. Pendra

[Al Guidicianni]

Dear lady-senator Latharion, Serrah,

The Astai Republic will agree to the sale of the Astroengineering technology as we see the aims of the Astrian Colonial Authorithy for cooperation. We do too see an increased need for in the future.

We wish to uphold the principles of the free market and offer to sell the Astroengineering technology to the Astrian Colonial Authorithy for 100 with no strings attached.

Yours sincerely,
Al Guidicianni

[Dareal Noxim]

Dear Senator Maria Latharion,

Since the Astai Republic is now willing to sell the technology, the Praetorian Empire accepts the price of 25 per faction.

Greetings,
Dareal Noxim

[Maria Latharion]

Dear representatives,

The Astrian Colonial Authority accepts the conditions you propose. We would prefer the transfer to take place in 172. At which time we will transfer the funds of 25 to each of you.

I thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Lady-Senator Maria Latharion

[Thomas J.G. Pendra]

Dear representatives,

We are pleased that we have been able to reach an agreement that will ultimately benefit us all. We will accept the proposed payment and terms.

Yours sincerely,
Thomas J.G. Pendra

[Serrah]

Dear lady-senator Latharion,

The Veolian Commonwealth is glad that we have been able to reach an agreement based on the conditions we proposed. We look forward to buying our from the best possible provider.

We have no problem with the propose payment schedule, and will leave the matter of the transfer of the technology and the necessary exchange of expertise to the Astai Republic, as they have the most experience in the field.

Yours sincerely,
Serrah