Quote:From: okb-3(at)soviet.fenMr. Fnord interdimensional man of mystery
To: captain(at)ciara.fen
Subj: Re: Decision on replacement for SS Ciara [Confidential]
Captain Garret,
Thank you for choosing the Ha-5 for your new vessel. I don't mean to brag... no, that's not true, I absolutely mean to brag: the Ha-5 is one of the best designs the Soviet's ever put together and I think you'll be very happy with your choice in the long run. (Incidentally, this news comes on the heels of learning that NATO has given the Ha-5 the reporting name "Cowcatcher." Not entirely sure what that means but maybe we could use it in the promotional material?) We've currently designated Hull No. 20 as "SL MACHA" with an estimated completion date of 9 December. We'll try to expedite that as much as we can - I understand that you'll want to be flying your own ship as soon as possible.
In the meantime, we'll need you and Macha's primary crew (at a minimum your helmsman, chief engineer and loadmaster) to come to Korolevgrad no later than 1 August for orientation and training. Please RSVP with a good date for your crew and we'll show you around the factory, get to see Hull No. 20 and help with the waving process, and get you started on the initial training.
Regards,
Sora Hasegawa
Chief Designer, OKB-3
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