Chapter 1074: Negotiations with the Tramir (3)

"Your proposal has a basis worth discussing."

Guilliman finally spoke.

"But now, I need to understand the specific content of what you plan to trade—what goods? What information? This is key for us to evaluate the risks and value."

Eloan signaled the technical advisor to operate the control panel, and a new holographic list appeared.

"Regarding goods, we divide them into five categories:"

"The first category, basic resources and materials: including but not limited to... seven types of rare isotopes, suitable for advanced energy or weapon systems."

The Trade Representative recorded this immediately.

These were indeed materials the Star Alliance needed but sometimes found difficult to obtain stably.

"The second category, biological and genetic samples:"

"Seventeen types of highly adaptable alien crop seeds, successfully transplanted on over thirty different ecological planets."

"Nine types of medicinal biological extracts, effective for specific diseases or genetic defects."

"A complete 'Bode Star System Major Carbon-Based Life Form Compatibility Database,' which can help the Star Alliance medical or diplomatic departments better understand the physiological characteristics of different races."

Minister Xiusi Wolun asked a question.

"The security review for biological samples will be very strict. You need to provide complete source records and risk assessment reports."

"We understand, and will cooperate fully."

Eloan nodded.

"The third category, technology and data:"

"Twenty-seven types of non-sensitive industrial technologies, involving fields such as material processing, energy optimization, and information processing."

"Fifteen public technical standards and interface protocols of known civilizations, to facilitate technical docking between the Star Alliance and these civilizations."

"The fourth category, culture and art pieces:"

"Representative artworks, document replicas, music recordings, etc., from forty-three civilizations. These are mainly aimed at Star Alliance research institutions or collectors."

"A compilation of the 'First Contact Guide for Civilizations,' summarizing lessons learned from initial contacts with different types of civilizations."

"The fifth category, services:"

"Customized information queries and analysis."

"Cross-civilization procurement agency for specific items, requiring Star Alliance approval of the procurement list."

"Limited technical consulting and problem diagnosis."

Eloan summarized.

"This is the tradable catalog for the first phase. As time passes and trust is established, the catalog can be expanded."

Guilliman pondered for a moment, then asked.

"Then, what do you hope to obtain from the Star Alliance?"

A smile appeared on Eloan's pale golden face.

"A fair question. We hope to obtain four categories of items:"

"First, the Star Alliance's specialty resources.

We understand that the Star Alliance has advantages in certain synthetic materials, gene-edited products, and some unique industrial goods."

"Second, limited technical exchange.

We do not sell core technologies, but we can trade some peripheral technologies or optimization schemes, provided that both sides deem them valuable."

"Third, information. As an emerging power, the Star Alliance's views on the Bode Star System, assessments of other civilizations, and research on some ancient ruins... this information has reference value for other civilizations, and therefore has commercial value.

Of course, we understand that sensitive information cannot be traded."

"Fourth, currency. If the Star Alliance is willing, we can also accept Star Alliance Credit Points or the recognized Bode Coin. This would simplify the transaction process."

Guilliman asked.

"Information trading... this is the most sensitive part. What kind of information do you want?"

Eloan answered candidly.

"Non-sensitive strategic assessments.

For example, the Star Alliance's view on a certain faction."

"We do not sell military secrets, technical blueprints, or political inside information."

Eloan emphasized.

"What we want are 'opinions' and 'analyses,' not 'secrets.'

Moreover, these information trades will undergo strict review, and the Star Alliance can veto any specific information request at any time."

This explanation made Guilliman feel slightly more at ease.

"Then, the pricing mechanism?"

The Trade Representative asked.

"We suggest adopting a dynamic assessment mechanism."

Eloan replied.

"Each item or piece of information will have its value assessed independently by both sides, then determined through negotiation.

For conventional items, a standard price list can be established. For special items, they will be handled on a case-by-case basis."

"To build trust, for the first phase of transactions, we are willing to offer the Star Alliance a fifteen percent 'new customer discount' on prices. At the same time, we will provide the first issue of the 'Peripheral Star Sector Situation Briefing' for free, as a gesture of our sincerity in cooperation."

After exchanging opinions in low voices with the team members, Guilliman said.

"We need time to evaluate your proposal and catalog in detail. But before that, there are several key questions that need to be clarified."

"Please speak."

Guilliman brought up the list of terms he had prepared:

"First, regulatory authority needs to be expanded. The Star Alliance observation team shall have the right to inspect areas other than personal living quarters, as well as the right to inspect data records on personal terminals with prior notice.

This is to ensure there are no hidden transactions or information leaks."

Eloan thought for a few seconds.

"Acceptable, but the inspection process must be clearly defined: twelve hours' written notice in advance, a Terrami representative must be present during the inspection, the scope of inspection is limited to data directly related to Star Alliance transactions, and the inspection results must be jointly confirmed by both parties."

"Agreed."

Guilliman recorded it.

"Second, the information verification mechanism needs to be specified. We require the establishment of an 'Information Credibility Rating System'.

Information provided by Terrami, after verification by the Star Alliance, will be rated as A (highly credible), B (basically credible but with uncertainties), C (questionable), or D (false).

If a C-level rating appears three times or a D-level rating appears once, a re-evaluation mechanism will be triggered, which may lead to the suspension of authorization."

Eloan nodded.

"A very fair system. We accept. But we require that when information is rated as C or D, the Terrami side has the right to know the specific basis and have one opportunity for appeal and correction."

"That is acceptable."

"Third, under no circumstances shall Terrami ships leave the area outside the planning of GC-7783 Star without the direct approval of the Star Alliance High Command. If there is a need for visitation, an application must be made sixty days in advance, providing a complete itinerary, personnel list, and cargo manifest, and they must accept a full-course escort by Star Alliance ships."

"Lord Guilliman, this may seriously affect our business flexibility. Sometimes, business opportunities are fleeting. A sixty-day approval process is too long."

"This is the security bottom line. The Star Alliance will not allow Alien ships that have not undergone strict review to navigate freely within its territory.

If there is indeed an urgent opportunity, an expedited process can be applied for, but it will still take at least twenty days, and the security review standards will not be lowered."

Eloan spoke in a low voice with team members for a moment, and finally sighed.

"We accept, but we hope to note in the agreement: the Star Alliance promises to do its best to improve approval efficiency, and the average approval time for the expedited process shall not exceed twenty-five days if the materials are complete."

"It can be noted that 'the Star Alliance will do its best to improve efficiency,' but specific days cannot be promised. Administrative efficiency is affected by many factors."

"Understood."