> [!todo] > From [[Huy Tan]] > > Huy Tan > SVP Venture Operations > [[Anderson Exploration]] > > Anderson Exploration operates numerous outposts through the less well-charted worlds of the colonies. One such, [[Anderson Northwinds]] on [[Helena]] has become increasingly recalcitrant in recent years, and has recently outright refused to comply with directives from the company. Last month, there was an explosion in a Northwinds mining exploration site and the leadership of the outpost have outright refused to resume operations. > Anderson Northwinds is a well-established outpost in a fascinating and resource-rich region of [[Helena]], it represents hundreds of millions in capital investment by AE. Our board has instructed us to place the outpost under martial control while new leadership is selected. > > To that end, we will be engaging the services of several specialty security firms to retake control of our outpost. IBI is being asked to secure the airspace over Northwinds while other Anderson assets secure the town. > > We understand that the current leadership of Northwinds is attempting to hire their own mercenaries to secure their theft of our property while they wait for a petition to The Council to be heard, so it is likely the outpost will need to be retaken by force. > > Upon accepting this contract, you will be obliged to remain on station over Helena until relieved by this office. You will be paid your charter rate from the time you arrive in Helena until you depart, plus two weeks for transit. In the likely event of violence, you will be paid 250k per event and Anderson will cover all reasonable repair and resupply expenses. > > You are not authorized to negotiate on behalf of Anderson with any party, including terms of the colony's surrender. All such interactions must be referred to Anderson personnel. The crew refused the offer of employment by [[Anderson Exploration]].