DMM Registered Contract

Registered Contract: DC-SD-04-01

Region:	Draconis Combine
System:	Altair
Galactic Coordinates:	X: 9.39 Y: 14.08
Planet:	Altair
Capital City:	Bonanza
Primary Operational Terrain:	Desert
Primary Planetary Climate:	Arid
Contract Type:	Security Duty
Contract Duration:	4 Months (60 Days in REAL TIME) non-negotiable
Employer:	Star League Ministry of Health
Employer Contact:	Executive Senator Candice de Condorcet
Command Rights:	Liaison Assigned
Forces Recommended:	A Company Strength Detachment
Supporting Forces:	General Sonic Owens' Command Company (SLDF IX Corps Commander)
Enemy Forces:	Unknown (Duke's supporters would be first in line, we guess)
Supplement Contracts Offered:	None
Bounty Per Word:	500 C-Bills
Minimum Bounty:	12,000 Word Transcript
Bonus Salvage Bounty Target:	N/A
Bonus Salvage Category:	N/A

PLANETARY DETAILS:
Altair is a large, dry planet beneath a very unstable sun. The cause of the sun's frequent solar storms and violent flares is unknown, but such activity shuts down communications, sometimes for two months or more. Unsurprisingly, Altair has been raided often throughout it's history.

The planet's underground rivers are the reason that a few areas do support vegetation. Around these green patches cluster the three billion inhabitants of the planet. Mining is a major industry, with five iron ore deposits and one titanium ore deposit presently being mined.

The curious water in certain portions of the planet has given rise to the planet's second biggest firm, the Long Life Company. Headquartered in the city of Bonanza, this company grows certain herbs in "Altarian Medicinal Water"(as they call it) so that the herbs may be used in teas. Initially set up some 200 years ago, it now produces sophisticated chemical medications and hospital equipment, but still derives a good profit from its 'Tree of Life', 'Hands of a Loving Mother', and 'Secret of a Bull's Virility' tonics.

[3025] The 18th Dieron Regulars are stationed on Altair.

Socio-Industrial Levels:
Technological Development	High-tech world with advanced research centers and universities; best medical care available; cutting-edge microelectronics industry.
Industrialization Level	Heavily industrialized world capable of manufacturing any and all complex output.
Raw Material Dependence	World/system produces all the raw materials needed and commonly exports large quantities of surplus.
Industrial Output	World has a moderate industrial base that produces a few different categories of products, exporting some of the output.
Agricultural Dependence	World is an agriculturally poor world; cannot sustain its population and must import nearly all of its food.

EMPLOYER SITUATION REPORT:
The Star League Ministry of Health believes there are hundreds of thousands of people on Altair that are starving and who are suffering from disease. The Duke of Altair has refused help from the Star League, fearing enforcement of the Terran Security Act, in which Altair was supposed to be ceded to the Bureau of Star League Affairs and the Dieron Military District Warlord is igoring the pleas of many in stepping in for fear of displeasing the Coordinator, who has become a critic of the Star League.

But we are going to follow our mandate and bring much needed supplies to the people of Altair, although we are worried about our workers, thus we need neutral mercenaries for security.

Note: General Sonic Owens of the SLDF is on planet participating in a diplomatic mission and has her Honor Guard. She has been staying at the Duke's residence for months and we believe she has little care for our cause and since we do not authority of them, we can not really depend on her for help.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
1) Protect our personnel and the supplies as they are distributed.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
1) Avoid antagonising any locals, inlcuding anti-leaguers.