Special Delivery

[Jalnic Whitur]

Location: Kent Colony
Significant Persons: [member="Harley Fenstermacher"]

During this time, the Kent Colony is still trying to make the Star Destroyer more reformatted into a colony structure. So there would be lots of repairs and renovations currently happening.

Previously, Jalnic had gone to the HSCS (Harley's Space Combat Solutions) for 32 custom made starfighters to help clash against any threats to the Kent Colony. Today was the day the new security starfighters would be delivered, replacing the ancient semi-repaired used Tie Fighters.

Governor Whitur waited in the primary hangar bay along with two squads of militia infantry and 32 volunteer combat pilots. The pilots will be the ones entering their new starfighters and testing them out. Several servants awaited to bring refreshments or any tasks that would take place.

The stations in the colony have been already informed of the importance of the delivery and have received holomessages. Harley Fenstermacher would be treated as an honorable guest.


Holomessage to Defense Officers

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"I speak to all the loyal defense officers of the Kent Colony in regards of a delivery of the utmost significant importance. There will be several normal commands issued to let them go into the primary hangar bay, however, I also want to remind you of the incident last year... that must not happen again! Also do not feel suspicious as we are already aware 32 combat starfighters will be arriving!"

Holomessage to Communication Tower's Personnel

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"If a man named Harley Fenstermacher is wanting to speak to me do not hesitate to let him! He is our honorary guest and will be treated as such. Remember to coordinate with the Flight/Launch Control team, I want everybody working together."

Holomessage to Flight/Launch Control Team

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"I'm well assured the message to the Communications Tower has already been relayed to your inbox. To add to those orders, prepare an escort of 4 starfighters to help Harley enter the correct hangar bay. Harley's delivery must go untouched and be well protected."

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

A single NH25 "Nebulon T Transport Frigate" exited hyperspace at the designated coordinates, floating in the empty void of space with only a old refurbished star destroyer in sight. It was an interesting development, turning the massive war ship into a city, better use then turning it to the many scrap yards that litter the galaxy. Though what came as a bigger surprised was the request for 3 squads of custom star fighters with specific needs and whats for said new colony. Really showed how most arms companies where more focused on producing the best of the best and not so much affordability and effect.

It was a new area of business and actually was quite profitable, HCLI getting another custom order around the same time, seemed that the company was getting some renown among the galaxy. "Mister Fenstermacher, we have reached our destination, cargo is secure and all systems nominal, would you like me to send out a contact to the Star Destroyer"? "Yes that would be optimal, though I suspect they know we are coming best to be polite, send them a hail, say it is from me and HSCS, that should be enough to get a reply". Giving a light nod the merchant captain sent out a hail to the slowly approaching star destroyer.

[member="Jalnic Whitur"]

 

[Jalnic Whitur]

Location: Kent Colony
Significant Persons: Harley Fenstermacher

A servant ran up to Jalnic...

"Governor Whitur, we have received a hail from a frigate in attack distance. Claims to be of HSCS and Mister Fenstermacher himself. What are your orders?"

"The crew already have the orders, let them pass and dock. Relay commands that this, in fact, is the special delivery taking place and I want everyone playing their exact role perfectly!"

The Defense Officers scrambled to remind all gunners to hold fire! Several Turbolasers were reactivated for the purpose of protecting the frigate. A message from the communications tower was sent to Harley's frigate by the leading officer...

"Sorry for the wait, the Governor is in the Primary Hangar Bay. Flight Control can help you with any further directions or docking. Please don't be alarmed, 4 Tie Fighters have been sent to help escort you. Welcome to the Kent Colony!"

Freighters, Merchants, and Civilian Starships have been escorted to make room for the frigate. Also, the 4 Tie Fighters came out of the Secondary Hangar Bay and went to the Frigate.

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

The wait was kind of tedious, but Harley had to give some leeway due to the age of the ship, such a vessel would in no doubt be in need of a lot of upgrades. "We got some blips on the radar, some fighters are being launched towards us", "Probably just escort I doubt they would fire upon us without good reason, unless there is someone they have to be afraid of". Was that why the ordered the fighters? who could really know, or maybe it was just to upgrade from the TIE's currently coming towards them, such were only useful in swarms not single combat.

"We have a message, putting it on screen, sending a rely on your mark", "good to know everything is going well, it is good to be here, but we won't be docking a shuttle will transport me to the hanger if that is okay". Waiting for a reply the Echani senator started to make way to the small hanger bay in the back of the frigate, boarding a small shuttle, the familiar sound of screeches sounding around as the TIE's flew past. "Those things are probably over 800 years old, it is a wonder they can still fly".

[member="Jalnic Whitur"]

 

[Jalnic Whitur]

[member="Harley Fenstermacher"]

The Communications Tower relayed the message to the Flight/Launch Control and the head officer replied back to the Frigate...

"Alright, we are notified of your shuttle being launched. A Tractor Beam will help pull you into the hangar. All passage has been cleared"

Governor Whitnur had the servants pull out the cases of credits inside, ready for Harley's payment. A table has also been brought in the hangar. Usually, they would have been in a private meeting room but Jalnic wanted to inspect the starfighters himself. Several of his best engineers were ready to study if the quality of the starfighter would be sufficient enough.

Pirates and marauders have been proving a problem lately due to the current overproductive shipping traffic. More and more raiders find the Kent Colony as an easy target, turbolasers have been unsuccessful at preventing these enemies. Governor Whitur hopes if these live up to his expectations, then they would help protect the colony's buisness with smugglers and pilots passing by.

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

The message was relayed to Harley once he reached the shuttle, the small craft taking off, floating into the void as the two ship cam up beside one another. The generic looking shuttle housing the senator slowly flying towards the Star Destroyers hanger, the 4 ancient TIE's coming up beside his craft as per sated by the control tower. It seemed unnecessary but what ever to make the deal go smoothly, the customer was always right, unless they where insane, that case don't listen to em... ever.

For the most part things seemed to be going smoothly, tough something did not feel right, the force was often hard to understand but Harley had come to realize that certain feelings meant danger pretty quickly. That is when it came, a small spike int he force as he saw one of the TIE's engines fail, sending the ship flying towards the shuttle in a spiral, "what the", was all the pilot could say before... nothing happened. Turning around the pilot and others with Harley would see the senator's hand sticking out the TIE, slowly coming to a halt, giving the shuttle time to move past.

"... well, never thought I have to do that anytime soon", looked like his lessons where helping out well, "ah, thank you senator, though I keep forgetting you can use the force". A small chuckle sounded out through he cabin as the shuttle made it's final approach, thankful that no one had died.

[member="Jalnic Whitur"]

 

[Jalnic Whitur]

[member="Harley Fenstermacher"]

A sudden red lighting appeared, constantly blinking and sirens sounded out. The Primary and Secondary hangar was on full alert. Governor Whitur pulled out a Holocomm and demanded to speak to Command...

"What is going on? What happened? Is the guest safe? And what the hell happened?"

"We are very sorry Governor Whitur, the Flight Control has just informed me one of the Tie Fighter's engines has gone out. It luckily stopped before it crashed into the main shuttle."

"Send out a recovery team and pull back the Tie Fighters! I can't have another incident with those starfighters. Not shut off that damn noise!"

As the private shuttle landed into the Primary Hangar, Jalnic rushed to meet with Harley. A large apology was in order. Thankfully, Harley's starfighters will help put an end to these incidents in the future.

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

The small shuttle quickly came to land within the Star Destroyers hanger bay, what was once a military run complex now had a more homey feel to it. Yes there where flight personal and military people running around, but the place lacked the strict Imperial like feel that came with the massive ships in the past. Dressed in his usual white business suit the Echani CEO stepped off the small craft, eye landing on [member="Jalnic Whitur"] instantly, the makeshift but clearly regal in it's look.

Taking a step forward he put out a hand, eager to shake it with the apparent leader of the flying colony, "Ah you must be Governor Whitur, it is a pleasure to meet you, Harley Fenstermacher, CEO of Harley&Co Logistics Incorporated, it is nice to meet you".

 

[Jalnic Whitur]

[member="Harley Fenstermacher"]

"Hello, Mr. Fenstermacher, I'm so sorry of that Tie Fighter incident. I hope your starfighters will be sufficient enough for our colony and that your payment would also be satisfactory for you. All 1,920,000 credits have been prepared, ready to be transferred to your hands after we make sure these starfighters is worth the money. I'll have a team refuel your frigate and shuttle. As a complimentary gesture on behalf of the whole colony!"

2 servants ran up with a Hovercart and in the cart were cases full of credits.

"Please have a seat, I can't wait to get down to business. So can we see this starfighter of yours?"

Governor Whitur wanted to see the starfighter as quick as possible. The quicker the better! Many people in the colony wanted to make sure this deal was legit and the governor was not wasting the colony's funding, so Holocams were airing it live on the colony's channel. With this purchase, Governor Whitur would receive higher approval among the colonists.

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

"It is okay, gave me a small work out, also make it easier to get your pilots into the new ones, I know people can be a little skeptical when trying out something new.. well more up to date". Mainly due to those fighters being old as anything, literally even the most rudimentary ships on th market could be considered an upgrade over. "I tank your for the gesture, even if it is only something minor", they had not really used that much fuel but never look a fit horse in the mouth.

Taking a step up Harley quickly got seated in the hover craft, sending a small message to the frigate to have the fighters unloaded, with a few in the small hanger come out for display. "Of course, I'll have the other shuttle unload the boxed ones from the frigate, while having the fully prepped show fighters land in the hanger... oh here they are right now". Looking to the side 3 of the NH-CF "Superiority fighter" came into the hanger bay, piloted by some simple deck crew from the frigate, landing near Harl'y shuttle for the colony members to have a poke around.

"Twin laser cannons, missile launche, standard interceptor, kind of a cross between the Z-95 Headhunter and the old R-41 Starchaser, feel free to have a jump in the cockpit"

[member="Jalnic Whitur"]

 

[Jalnic Whitur]

[member="Harley Fenstermacher"]

Governor Whitur chuckled...

"I am a man of many things, but piloting a starfighter was never one of them. My pilots will just do a simple test run to assure this purchase is ready."

He motioned for 3 of the Colony's volunteer combat pilots to get into the starfighters and test it out.

Once the pilots entered their new starfighters, they began to immediately start the engine. The starfighters smoothly exited the hangar and began to fly in formation around the Star Destroyer. They flew around for some time, maneuvering around objects and shooting already set up practice targets. Then they returned back to the hangar for the next step.

The pilots exited and engineers/mechanics rushed in to study the starfighter. They dismantled and reassembled the starfighter. The head engineer walked to Governor Whitur and stated...

"Governor, everything checks out! The defensive and offensive systems have exceeded our expectations. Everything we need is in that design. My team has just finished cross-referencing the quality with other military starfighters and the price matches what we are paying for."

The credits were then transferred to Harley, and a slight cheering can be heard among the colonists far away from the hangar. The Governor and the colony were satisfied, he walked up...

"Mr. Fenstermacher, your starfighters are magnificent. The Kent Colony is pleased with your service to our protection. Is there anything I must sign, like a receipt?"

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

"Well we all have our differences, I am not that much of a pilot either, never had a real reason to get behind the joystick". Something that may have to change in time, he could not rely on pilots all the time. As they drove to the drop off point Harley remained in the speeder while the test pilots had a go at their new fighters, watching on with a coy smile as the ships quickly took off from the hanger. It was always nice to see people try out his products, that same thrill of seeing something new at work just making someone glad. Though having tested out the fighters before hand seeing other use if that did not have any correlation to the company was different.

In time the fighter pilots came back, Harley turned attention back to [member="Jalnic Whitur"], getting the notification on the credit transfer to the company account. "All in a days work Governor, making a shorter run of fighter means I can spruce them up a little more for you enjoyment, and for a receipt, no signature required, but I will have my team send you a document and purchase record". "If you have any problems with the ships, need somthing minor replaced we would be more then happy to come and fix the issue".