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1105-004? -- 1105-005 -- 1105-006

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6:00 - Morning Meeting on Unity
??? - ???
18:00 - Captains Table

1105-005 7:00 - Unity Common Area [Crocket notes arrival in galley by Provost Falx and greets him]

"Morning Provost"

I was hoping I might see you this morning after our discussion the other night so that while we're passing this long week in jump I might have some additional things to ponder. I wonder (since we have our signed agreement now) if you could confirm for me what kind of help these initial introductions for me will be able to assist with? i.e. Should they be able to guide me in right direction for "licensing" approval for mining operations within the sphere of Torpol control? ....and, secondly, Might they also assist me in an introduction to appropriate trading ship captains that have connections with corporate mining interests in this region?

(Provost Falx)"Ahh Crockett, good morning, early riser too I see. sips his tea "I can appreciate you looking forward to getting started right away. That is how I achieved my position. Keep moving, keep making friends, building for the future." sips his tea "I will tell you that having contracts in the Torpol Cluster will help you when you go back to Drinax to get King Oleb's permissions to work the belts there."

(Provost Falx)"So we have two branches to pursue. The first is the actual mining rights, the second is the transport of such products put out by those mines. Did you consider weather you wanted to just extract ore and such? or were you looking to build in fabricators to convert those into usable goods?"

I'm thinking that this old marine needs to learn a bit about the mining process and therefor in addition to learning soon about how one goes about obtaining mining rights in the Torpol region of control....I might also be introduced to a corporation individual with interests in mining so I might actually sign on to an existing mining operation to learn the ropes for a while...and hopefully get paid for my time while I'm at it....What do you think about that approach?

sips his tea. (Provost Falx)"That makes a good plan. I will caution you that I myself do not deal with such contracts. My interests lay in Starport control. I will find the right person to talk with you about management. You do not need to learn mining, you need to learn managing mines. I will correct you that you are not going to get any mining rights in the Torpol system. Those are very well sewn up. That is someone that I am going to introduce you to. The third largest corporation, they will be looking for way to expand and adding Drinax might be a thing they would desire."

I like your advice Provost. The one slight divergence might be that I eventually find an opportunity outside the DRINAX cluster to operate a mine and that might involve seeking "rights" elsewhere....but I need to learn the process regardless....and these individuals you kindly introduce me to will be of great assistance I'm sure...and assisting them in building a new relationship with the powers that be in Drinax will be of certain consideration. THANK YOU. I won't hold you up longer than this if you are having a busy day....although I would like to know more about how you have begun and advanced in your position on Torpol?

(Provost Falx)"That is a fun story. I was just a simple administrator at the low port, dealing with cargo manifests. I spotted a discrepancy that I saved the Starport several hundred thousand credits. I took advantage of that to help the person who made the mistake correct it. That earned me their trust, plus our supervisor recognized I could do more than the few things I was handling. That meant more promotions. I built on that to now reach the third most important Provost in the Torpol system. sips his tea with a happy smile

"What a fascinating story and fun also...ha ha...Since I note your tea is almost finished...I'll leave you be for today if I might and off to do some research...Perhaps we will chat again before this 7 days is over......I do enjoy the opportunity to chat in general after being so focused for so long in anticipation of meeting the old King. That has now come and gone and I find myself focused on how best to take advantage financially of what has transpired. And, on that topic Provost Falx.....I wonder if you might be able to confirm for me how long it might take to get a message through to my parents in the Spinward Marches region? They both have had quite a career in the corporate world and may well have some new advice for me as I undertake a new challenge in my life. I was born on "BOWMAN" in the "Marches" and they still live there.

(Admin Aide Dar)"We will double check when we get home. I believe that would be a round trip of well over a year if I remember those parts of the Marches. It might be faster once the messages reach the Imperial internal routes, if Bowman is in the Imperium."

Again, your assistance in getting me this far since we first met on Torpol is muchly appreciated Sir...

18:00 - Captain's Table

"Ah Provost Falx...great to see you again. Just quick question about how I should contact you once we are back to Torpol?"

[for Administrative Aide DAR] "Ah DAR...good to see you again...I wonder if we might have a quick discussion about accommodation for myself once we are back on Torpol?"

(Admin Aide Dar)"Certainly Crockett. I can recommend a variety of hotels both planet side or in the highport if you want to be closer to the trade centers. Would you be looking for 'Good' lodgings? {1,500 cr/month} or 'High' standing lodgings? {2,000 cr/month}? I am certain that we can arrange for you to find lodgings the same day we arrive home."

Thank you DAR...If you could arrange a renewable two-week booking for me upon arrival back at Torpol of a "Good" lodgings that would be terrific. Also if you could kindly have my crates currently stored in UNITY CARGO moved to a secure warehouse on Torpol in my name that would also be of great service.