October 15, 3053
Chahar
It was noon when Colonel Patterson arrived for the scheduled meeting. Colonel Mitchell rose from his desk and offered his hand to Patterson. As they shook, he said "Welcome Colonel, sorry the meeting had to wait, but I needed to check on my wounded this morning."
"No apologies needed Colonel, you people come first. On that note, is there anything I can do to help out more?"
"I think you and the FedCom folks have been quite helpful already, but thank you for the offer. So I have a proposition for you to relay to your superiors concerning the salvage split, can you do that for me?"
Suddenly on guard, Colonel Patterson hesitated before answering "I can so relay the message, may I ask what it concerns?"
"Sure, it is no secret. We captured 33 Omni Mechs repairable and another 9 as salvage quality. In addition we have 3 Clan Dropships in great condition. On top of that, we have 200 tons of FF armor, 30 tons of BA armor, and roughly 100 tons of weapons, 150 tons ammunition, 100 tons assorted parts. I propose that my unit keep all armor, ammo, weapons and repair parts, we will keep the following 10 Omni Mechs:
3 Gargoyle
1 Daishi
2 Madcat
3 Thor
1 Gladiator
In exchange, the FedCom gets the remaining Mechs, Dropships valued at 2,394,876,548 which I would normally get 40% of which is 957,950,619. Instead, I will take 30% for 718,462,964. But in return, I want to be able to, bump the line so to speak, when I buy equipment, supplies from manufacturers. I don't want to hear "it will be 1 year for delivery because the AFFC is ahead of you". I want to be able to get my hands on the latest and greatest whenever I buy for the next 3 years. I also want first dibs on any Jumpship or Dropship the AFFC decides to retire/sell off for the next 3 years. I will pay market value for any item, but I do not want to wait in a long line. For the next 3 years, when I decide to purchase, I want it to be as if the AFFC was doing the buying."
"Wow, Colonel Mitchell, you want the entire cake and eat it too. I really don't see my higher ups going for this deal." Colonel Patterson said, as he made some notes.
"And why would they balk Patterson? I am giving them a 200 million dollar discount to be able to purchase sooner than I normally could. 200 million just for the "right" to get stuff sooner. I am still paying fair market value for everything, I just don't want to wait behind the big dogs for my toys. I am not asking for a discount on anything, just the ability to "cut in line" on purchases. It will cost the AFFC nothing expect a HPG message to a manufacturer."
"You type the message up Mitchell and I will send it."
Colonel Mitchell opened a folder on his desk and took out a already typed up letter, he handed this across to Colonel Patterson. "It is all in this letter Colonel."
Taking the letter, Colonel Patterson read it, it said exactly what Mitchell had just told him. Sliding the letter into his briefcase, he then stood "I will send it out today"