Monthly Archives: March 2023

“Are you worried that maintaining warships would be a money loser?” Raymond asked. “Our Audit Committee has very firm ideas about maintaining a positive cash flow,” Tara said.  “However, one of our major creditor-investors is the Seldon Legion, so I … Continue reading →

“Hard to miss that,” Tara said. “Though I am supposed to ask you a question,” Raymond said.  “Privately.  Is Bulger preparing to build starships?” “Chelan has certainly not committed on that,” she answered.  “What my boss has said elsewhere is … Continue reading →

“Yes, for this conversation I am indeed Miss Smith,” she said.  “I have for you some totally legal information from a totally legal source.  It’s just that it would be inconvenient for my source to be known as our source.  … Continue reading →

Meanwhile, she considered, she had to pick up her pace.  She had an appointment to keep, in a place where everything ran late, but being late for an appointment was a mortal sin.  Fortunately, while the Senate offices were a … Continue reading →

“A campaign to enforce the manufacturing non-intercourse act, for all it is a monstrosity, might be desirable,” Charles suggested.  “That’s a Seldon Legion project, if someone knows how to reach them.”  His audience chuckled. “it would be nice to say,” … Continue reading →

“Yes?” Chelan asked. “The Republic Senate lacks the speed of cold molasses,” Tara said. “If they are about to act, the proposal has been in committee for a good year.  They’re very good about updating libraries everywhere with their committee … Continue reading →

“I’d forgotten that,” Chelan said.  “And now we get another period of disruption. No one is legally allowed to run a supply chain dependent on paths outside the Union, it being illegal, but with the new Republic laws we get … Continue reading →

“Esteemed Victor Chelan, “We remain grateful to you for your most generous hospitality of last month.  You were most generous with your tour of your interesting facilities.   Your order for our senior master tool kit has been received, and is … Continue reading →

“Should you ever change your mind, we will of course be most interested  in supplying you with useful tools and IP licenses, including tools optimized for your species.  Having said that, I much enjoyed tasting your three varieties of mate, … Continue reading →

“Honorable Treemuhr, was this indeed your expectation?” Victor asked. Maarshak held up one hand, gesturing to his clients not to speak directly. “Of course it was,” Maarshak said. “Though why you are going to this trouble when, so soon as … Continue reading →