Gas Miner Ogashawa

CLASS: Nostromo

AMENITIES: Limited

CREW: 350

The Gas Mining Guild (GMG) first surveyed the Sigma-19 system in 550 AS and determined that it was rich in resources -- though far distant from the GMG’s usual markets. After intense negotiations, the GMG signed an agreement with Kishiro to finance a Jump Gate to the system in exchange for mining rights. Once the Jump Gate was opened in 650 AS, the Gas Miner Ogashawa was stationed in the system by the GMG and began full-scale operations. The fact that several Kishiro expert advisors are permanently assigned to the ship and that the Ogashawa provides support for Kishiro's own mining activities in the system has reportedly not been well received by its corporate rival, Samura.

## Bribes & Missions Offered

* Samura Industries
* Gas Miners Guild
* Bounty Hunters Guild
* Orbital Spa and Cruise

## Commodities

* Construction Machinery
* Pharmaceuticals
* Consumer Goods
* Cardamine

* Water
* H-Fuel

## Rumors

* The GMG has been dealing with Samura for several centuries. We are responsible for a large part of Samura's wealth, but they have not shown us the respect we deserve. It is for this reason that the GMG has entered into negotiations with Kishiro.
* The Corsairs used to be our friends, but they made a very big mistake. We served as intermediaries in the Artifact trade between them and the Hogosha. Unwisely, they have decided to try and cut us out of the trade.
* The Outcasts in this system have made themselves quite a nuisance, because they feel that our presence here is an infringement upon their territory. We try to stay out of their way for the most part, though we used to venture into the Donryu Cloud. We soon learned that that was a mistake.
* The GMG fought the entire Rheinland Navy and won in the 80-Years War. We are not afraid of the Corsairs even if everyone else is. They have decided to make us their enemies by cutting us out of the Artifact trade. If we see a Corsair in this system, we will attack. This is GMG space.
* The Hogosha may be all powerful in Kusari space, but this is not Kusari space. When the Hogosha agreed to deal us out of the lucrative Artifact trade between them and the Corsairs, they made a powerful enemy for themselves. Samura should have intervened. The fact that they didn't shows us how little Samura respects us.
* This base gets the majority of its supplies from Aomori. Anything else that we need is either mined or brought here by Kishiro shippers.
* Hawaii is a valuable customer to us and an easy run to make. The H-Fuel they use for their pleasure skiffs is supplied by this base.
* There are unexploited resources in the Donryu Cloud at the northern edge of this system but, the Outcasts guard that area fiercely. Any miners who have gone into the Donryu have not returned undamaged if at all. To venture into Omicron Beta is horribly dangerous and not often attempted; though there is an abundance of resources there.
* One of the GMG’s best pilots left his patrol and pursued a fleeing Outcast fighter into the Donryu Cloud. The Hien never returned. An Outcast ambush is suspected, but no one knows. He had some very good weapons aboard.
* An exploratory GMG expedition consisting of the Hosho Maru and her two escorts was sent into Omicron Beta. The last communication from the three ships was garbled, but it appears that instead of finding H-Fuel, there were Alien Organisms for the taking. Soon after, a brief distress signal fragment suggests the convoy was being attacked by some unknown enemy. No further transmissions were received.

* This base is Kishiro's primary supplier of H-Fuel. We used to mine our own, but our relationship with the GMG has been improving. Kishiro H-Fuel in New York is imported there from this base. We ship to Manhattan and several other bases there.
* The Basic Alloys and Construction Machinery that the GMG needs at this base are brought here by Kishiro from Honshu. It is not very far to Honshu, but the route is beset by criminals and pirates, so you must be careful.
* If you have ever wanted to fly into the heart of Liberty, you could always take a little Kishiro H-Fuel with you to Denver in Colorado. It will be purchased there.
* Kishiro has entered into very important negotiations with the GMG. If we are successful, there is a possibility that the two entities could merge, thereby making Kishiro the most powerful corporation in all of Sirius.