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"Refurbished" Orca Heavy Freighter

Good afternoon, friend. I have heard rumors from an acquaintance of a colleague that you are a discerning (and discrete) individual, and may be in the market for a unique vessel. Please be assured that I am a gentleman of similar qualities, and that my business is providing the spacecraft that others cannot (or will not).

I believe you will find your needs tidily met by the unexceptional-looking freighter you can see in that berth at the end of the hangar (Don't walk away yet, just a moment more of your time!). While her exeterior is admittedly that of the venerable and discontinued Mantis Hauler and the oxidation scars marring her skin are real and were earned over her lifetime of service, this is merely a facade cultivated by her previous owners to hide more sensitive motiviations contained within.

If you'll follow me, the first thing you will notice is that the bottom-most forward shipping container has been modified to support a large hangar door and an extensible ramp. And inside (just a second, the door controls are practically antique and requires finesse to open) you will see that the entire container has been retrofitted into a hangar bay suitable for probes, mining pods, small fighters or what-have-you. The subspace drive tank has been relocated here as well, to avoid the unpleasantness of EVA required to refuel in the standard Orca model. Please note that while the subpace drive can consume the latest industrial pentaxid-pellets, it has been retrofitted to be less discerning of more antiquated, dangerous (and illicit) fuels.

As we ascend the anti-grav elevator, you will no doubt notice that these shipping containers have all been interconnected with the utmost care and craftsmanship, to provide a single functional and livable (if not comfortable) complex while maintaing the appearance of a shipment of discrete, unremarkable storage modules.

In this next container we can begin to see some evidence of more sophisticated operations, with equipment including an Advanced Constructor, professional-grade medical bays as well as a fully functional chem-kitchen. I can see you're curious about the second food processor and refrigerator. You see, the freighter's previous owner was a budding entrepreneur who customized her to support his fledgling business. In fact, why don't we take a peek beyond the rear shutter doors, I believe it will prove instructive...

That's correct. The lady ex-captain converted the lion's share of this clever vessel into a covert farm for synthweed, and now we come to the crux of our business. While I'm certain a gentleman of your honor and station likely has no need for an all-in-one drug growing and smuggling operation, my sources suggest that you might be looking for a subtle and low-cost means of supplying a burgeoning para-military faction. These growing plots could generate enough produce to feed a small army, with enough room left over to grow the materials for high-grade medkits, stim-packs and other useful tools.

Yes, I thought you might see it my way. Don't spare a thought for payment - simply inform your raven-haired compatriot that this balances our accounting, and I expect us never to cross paths again. The command codes are already in your inbox.