Algol System; Seat of House Devriendt

[Pinkerton]

Princedom of Algol
Seat of House Devriendt



Space view of Cendres I

Algol System

Algol System consists of five planets: Cendres I, II, III, IV and V Only two of them are inhabitable: Cendres I and III. Cendres I is the System's Capitol. That's where the Prince and his family resides and its where Fez, the biggest city of the system, is located. It is an arid planet, rich in citrus products Cendres III is home to the System's industrial production, it is also an desert planet with little to none potable water. This has been solved due to the rise of the Water Traders. Caravans full of potable water from Cendres I and other oceanic planets are brought to Cendres III to satisfy the population and industries' needs

Buildings

Built: Expanded Freeman Caste. (C) Surveillance State (C) Trade Hub (C) Industrial and Commercial Area (C) Dedicated Military Shipyards (M) Orbital Defence Platforms (M) Military Sensor Array (M) Civil Defence Force (M)

Tradelanes

I- Slaves (Descent) II- Consumer Goods (Metropolis) III- Electronics (Altaine) IV-

Military

WIP

[Zectorman]

A message is delivered directly to the Capital of Fez, for the Lord of the System. Lord Alexios may not attend, being sworn as Lord Treasurer and working out of Terra. Though he states that his son and wife may attend. Both speak for him in any regard brought up during.

[Ganbarenippon]

The secure line from one of Viggo's warehouses on Terra beeps. It is Tiago calling the line only he and his Lord have access to.

[Pinkerton]

The secure line from one of Viggo's warehouses on Terra beeps. It is Tiago calling the line only he and his Lord have access to.

Viggo makes sure he is alone and sends Johann to prepare for a trip to Descent. After that he picks up the communicator

Longshanks speaking, were you contacted by Femme Fatale?

Femme Fatale was the alias he had decided to use for Lazy Nazarian. Only he, Johann and Tiago knew

[Ganbarenippon]

"Yes My Lord. Though indirectly of course. A pre-recorded message was left in my care, audio only. It has been triple-encrypted. I can relay it to you now if you wish My Lord?"

[Pinkerton]

"Yes My Lord. Though indirectly of course. A pre-recorded message was left in my care, audio only. It has been triple-encrypted. I can relay it to you now if you wish My Lord?"

Do so please

[Ganbarenippon]

"At once My Lord." Tiago snaps a salute, plugs the data crystal into the console and hits the pre-arranged decryption sequence before rising from his console and exiting the chamber. The next thing Viggo hears is a voice, heavily scrambled, but vaguely recognizable as female.

"Low-level contact with our buyer has been made, though at the moment they seem indifferent to our offer. Our sales team is hoping to make a formal presentation to management soon however. It would also seem we have another potential investor interested in our project. They have a background in finance and have made it known to me that they admire the mission statements of our company. They eagerly await your call. This investor also alerted us to the potential opportunities to be gained by investing in Altaine Industries, though he believes this may serve as a means of distracted other companies from our true investment purpose. I am inclined to believe this party, but would still council caution."

The message ends, followed by the whirring of the machine as the crystal erases itself. Shortly afterwards a high-pitched beeping comes from the screen and Tiago re-enters switching off the alarm on his comm unit. "Will there be a reply My Lord?"

[Pinkerton]

"At once My Lord." Tiago snaps a salute, plugs the data crystal into the console and hits the pre-arranged decryption sequence before rising from his console and exiting the chamber. The next thing Viggo hears is a voice, heavily scrambled, but vaguely recognizable as female.

"Low-level contact with our buyer has been made, though at the moment they seem indifferent to our offer. Our sales team is hoping to make a formal presentation to management soon however. It would also seem we have another potential investor interested in our project. They have a background in finance and have made it known to me that they admire the mission statements of our company. They eagerly await your call. This investor also alerted us to the potential opportunities to be gained by investing in Altaine Industries, though he believes this may serve as a means of distracted other companies from our true investment purpose. I am inclined to believe this party, but would still council caution."

The message ends, followed by the whirring of the machine as the crystal erases itself. Shortly afterwards a high-pitched beeping comes from the screen and Tiago re-enters switching off the alarm on his comm unit. "Will there be a reply My Lord?"

Who was she talking about?

There won't. I'll send Han Solo to Backwater. Longshanks out

Han Solo was Johann's alias. Swaggy. Backwater was Descent System. Not that swaggy

[Pericles of Athens]

The Serenity drops out of Jump at the assigned coordinates in the Algol System. Her Descentian cargo of illicit Reptilians safe and sound. They'd come close to the search and seizure of their vessel more than once on the Hyperlanes leading from Descent, but they'd made it unscathed through over thirteen systems and a near warzone. They hailed for landing permission from the facility.

[Pinkerton]

The Serenity drops out of Jump at the assigned coordinates in the Algol System. Her Descentian cargo of illicit Reptilians safe and sound. They'd come close to the search and seizure of their vessel more than once on the Hyperlanes leading from Descent, but they'd made it unscathed through over thirteen systems and a near warzone. They hailed for landing permission from the facility.

Permission is granted and the captain of the ship is lead to meet with a representative of Prince Viggo

[Pericles of Athens]

The Captain exits his ship with his usual swagger, followed closely by the rest of his crew. He allows them leave to explore the rest of the spaceport as he goes to meet with representative.

"You the man I'm supposed to meet with?"

[Pinkerton]

The Captain exits his ship with his usual swagger, followed closely by the rest of his crew. He allows them leave to explore the rest of the spaceport as he goes to meet with representative.

"You the man I'm supposed to meet with?"

Yes, I am Han Solo

A tall man of germanic traits

What are the terms Lady Nazarian agreed with you?

[Pericles of Athens]

"Lady Nazarian? I got hired by some flatfoot named Truscott, but her involvement explains a hell of a lot more."

Gabriel scratched the side of his face engrossed in thought,

"My terms are my own, the important part is holding up my end. The wholly legitimate cargo being unloaded from the Serenity is your's now. And once I've returned to Descent with the Hyperlane routes I've charted more shipments will be inbound."

[Pinkerton]

"Lady Nazarian? I got hired by some flatfoot named Truscott, but her involvement explains a hell of a lot more."

Gabriel scratched the side of his face engrossed in thought,

"My terms are my own, the important part is holding up my end. The wholly legitimate cargo being unloaded from the Serenity is your's now. And once I've returned to Descent with the Hyperlane routes I've charted more shipments will be inbound."

Good. You are free to leave now

[General Retreat]

A hologram transmission is directed to Prince Viggo of Algol, addressed from Lady Adelaide Altaine of Solaris.

[Pinkerton]

A hologram transmission is directed to Prince Viggo of Algol, addressed from Lady Adelaide Altaine of Solaris.

Viggo seemed thinner, older.

How can I help you, milady Altaine?

[General Retreat]

"Prince Viggo, a pleasure as ever." She could not help but be slightly taken aback by the prince's dishevelled appearance. "Firstly, I wish to impart some news about our mutual friend. He has not visited Solaris in person, but his entourage have already been and gone. They're having a tea party in Gumpalt as of the present, I believe." She wrinkled her nose in distaste. "Should the situation develop further, I will of course be sure to keep you updated."

"Secondly, my husband would like to extend an invitation to Solaris. It has been proposed that a Council of Merchants shall be convened, attended by fellow lords of both the Southern Passage and the Calmar Loop. The intention would be to discuss matters of relevance to our commercial interests, as well as piracy and Imperial taxation - as closely related as the two are," she says with a wry smile.

"Lady Medici of Regulus has already expressed an interest in such a proposition. Solaris has been suggested as neutral space between assembly voting Houses with the Altaine acting as mediators and hosts. Your thoughts, my lord?"

[Pinkerton]

"Prince Viggo, a pleasure as ever." She could not help but be slightly taken aback by the prince's dishevelled appearance. "Firstly, I wish to impart some news about our mutual friend. He has not visited Solaris in person, but his entourage have already been and gone. They're having a tea party in Gumpalt as of the present, I believe." She wrinkled her nose in distaste. "Should the situation develop further, I will of course be sure to keep you updated."

"Secondly, my husband would like to extend an invitation to Solaris. It has been proposed that a Council of Merchants shall be convened, attended by fellow lords of both the Southern Passage and the Calmar Loop. The intention would be to discuss matters of relevance to our commercial interests, as well as piracy and Imperial taxation - as closely related as the two are," she says with a wry smile.

"Lady Medici of Regulus has already expressed an interest in such a proposition. Solaris has been suggested as neutral space between assembly voting Houses with the Altaine acting as mediators and hosts. Your thoughts, my lord?"

Thank you for keeping me up to date, milady. I hope no ill comes from this, but we must be prepared

He paused to consider his answer about the "council"

It is true there are some matters that concern all of our caste, it'd be wise to deal with them as a group instead of individually.
Please let me know the date and I shall attend

[General Retreat]

"Perfect. We shall be in contact shortly to inform you of the relevant date." After another wry smile the line was terminated.