Knives in the Night

[Jacob Taren]

To: Byzantium Nova
From: Sevrun
Subject: Next Shipment

The next group of units will arrive via cargo ship within a day, possibly two if the weather shifts. You will receive five of them. They were originally going to be shipped via aircraft, but due to recent circumstances, our military has used these craft to send you additional forces, which should be arriving momentarily.

These next units are prototype designs, and we require testing from orbit to gather real-world data. These tests are minor and should attract little attention to the platforms

The first satellite you will be launching is the test bed. If it works, launch units 2 through 5. 2 and 4 will be handed over to your military and 3 and 5 will remain under Sevrunian control once in orbit.

We appreciate your cooperation in this business

Sincerely,
Jacob Taren

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The transport planes made their way over the last stretch of ocean towards the Byzantium Nova capital of Konstantinopoli. They'd kept their path over international waters to avoid any possible problems, and were now almost in the clear.

Major Kelas watched from the cockpit of the lead transport. He was just able to make out the city on the horizon as the pilot opened communications with the airport control tower.

"Attention, this is SAF Transport C-0231-A3. My group is on approach and requesting final course correction and permission to land, over."

[Byzantium Nova]

Today at 2.00 am the test satellite was launched successfully into the orbit.

The Byzantine army has taken the northern half of area 40 in firm control and has started to construct military camps here and there.

In the south small skirmishes still continue.

[Vanarambaion]

The Lost Platoon, as they have called themselves, have finally resurfaced. After using techniques and subterfuge that can't be revealed here, the entire command structure for the rogue division was destroyed. Murdered, wiped out, etc. They're gone. So, unfortunately, are all but two of the LP. As the two make their way away from the carnage, they know that the odds of them arriving anywhere to tell their stories is slim to none. But their job is complete. And that's what matters.

[Byzantium Nova]

To: the government of Sevrun
From: Byzantine Space administration, department 23

We have finished the orbital testing. The satellite is fully functional and we even got 120% efficiency in certain systems. The solar panel system had some minor quirks but they were fixed.

Next thing would be to test the functionality in Lagrange points around the earth. Thus we are requesting that you send the remaining satellites as soon as possible.

[Jacob Taren]

To: Byzantine Space Administration, Department 23
From: Sevrun
Subject: Further Shipments

We are pleased with the results of the K-Sat testing, and will be preparing more for shipment once mass-production is underway. We will inform you when preparations are complete.

[Byzantium Nova]

The last rebel stronghold had surrendered after fierce battles. Byzantine army units still remained in the area as the civilian engineer groups arrived in the region. They started immediately make plans for new cities, roads and so on as the government thought it would be necessary to expand the borders as the population was skyrocketing and there was hardly enough room for everyone inside the old borders.

(OOC: this means I am claiming the area 40.)

[Byzantium Nova]

Byzantine Air forces have begun building five new bases along the coast of area 40. Meanwhile, the mainland has returned in peace conditions as most of the drafted forces are disbanded.

[Stoned Smurfs]

If no one disputes this claim by friday night BZ's request for lot 40 will pass.

[Byzantium Nova]

The construction continues with plans for two new cities along the coast

[Jacob Taren]

To: Byzantium Nova
From: Sevrun
Subject: Shipment schedule

We have begun mass production of the newest version of the K Sat that you tested for us. You will begin receiving units at semi-regular intervals via sea-based cargo transport.

Since the testing phase is now over, we expect to receive payment for all future K-Sats, starting with this shipment. You will, of course, get a reduction in fees for allowing us to use your launch facilities for our own systems.

Due to the sensitive nature of the equipment, the platforms are somewhat expensive, but factoring in your price reduction, it will be approximately equal to 115,000 Ounces per unit.

As an ally, we trust you enough to begin shipments in advance of receiving payment, but shipments will cease if no payment is forthcoming.

For Greed and Glory,
Jacob Taren

[Byzantium Nova]

To: Sevrun
From: Byzantium Nova

The price is agreeable. The payment will begin as soon as we get our first K-sat. We will pay first for ten platforms and then order more if seen necessary.

Ad astra, ad infinitum.
Justinus.

[Byzantium Nova]

Byzantines have launched three Genesis-satellites from the Palaiologos Space Center. Kosmodrome has told the press that "their primary use is to start the development of Byzantiums own GPS-protocol".