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Content to let the two parties exchange communications while poring over the intercepted transmissions, the bridge team of the Apophis maintained a vigil over the comm, electing to remain at a higher alert status. At the incoming transmission from the Solitude, Jovis assumed command of the response, replying directly.

>"Mercenary Tenna, if you're willing, I'll personally add you to the Enlisted Free Agents List on the irregular rosters. You are cleared to this transmitted vector and location, and I'll assign a flight controller to you. Final decision is your's, immediate payroll assignment will be part of the the transmission. Payment on conclusion of immediate contract, move to transmitted point to confirm."<

Should the Solitude move to the transmitted point, sent via secure burst transmission, his contact would be transferred to a flight controller in communication with the bridge. Contract payment amount was for 30,000 UDW Numeral, or the equivalency of his choice. A fairly sizable sum, by national standards, although justified by the UDW's recognition that unaffiliated mercenaries occasionally proved invaluable assets.

Shifting back to wide band, the captain addressed both the Aschen and CONCORD contingents.

"With respect, we would accompany to the designated rendezvous point, with the function of mediator."