HHTT is a privately owned provider of raw materials and precursors used in the manufacture of Trident Light Frigates. We pre-position pilots to offer rapid response utilizing a network of distribution sites. We conduct mining operations, hive hunts, and conduct routine trading to fill inventories. We also purchase select materials from independent or affiliated operators including Synthetic Silksteel(SSS) and other rare hive drops. H.H. Transport & Trade is independently operated by H.Hornblower, formerly a member of The Guild of Free Traders. HHTT does not utilize any TGFT trading or technical utilities and has no alliegance beyond that due a valued customer. HHTT respects the services various warranty providers offer and is open to parlay with trustworthy agents. HHTT does not recruit or induct pilots outside a select few completely loyal and obedient to Horatio Hornblower. HHTT disowns the various vendettas incurred from membership with TGFT and asks participants to respect our neutrality.
***We currently have only one pilot operating in grey space in an operational capacity: 'Allowat Sakima. Accordingly, HHTT has purchased a one week warranty through agent 'WarBunny.' We are currently in negotiations with him to establish a more permanent relationship with FAMY and a demonstration of our neutrality.
There currently is a thread on the VO forums that perpetuates negative publicity. Any assistance in ensuring this thread no longer be updated would be greatly appreciated.
While I defer any official FAMY policy decisions to Don YT, I will say that once being mentioned in a forum post I will defend and advertise our guild as I see fit. Actually I'll do that regardless of whether or not we are mentioned. YARR!
That being said, and assuming you are talking about the declaration of war post, don't look at it as negative. No such thing as bad PR they say.
From my experience, in an environment of conflict, your doing something wrong if someone out there ain't trying to slander you.
-Nith
I wasn't overly impressed with a HHTT that was assisting VOID/TGFT in station conquest. Seems to me, if he was truly a member of a "neutral" party, he'd stay out of it and simply accept a user key from the winning party.
Instead, it appeared very much so at that time that HHTT was another form of TGFT (as is VOID). And therefore targets of opportunity.
Still, we've made no formal declaration either way, so an individual in HHTT is like anyone else and able to pay as much as a week in advance. However, that don't mean some of us won't prefer the cargo over the payment. If I even suspect there's an XC moving dent parts for TGFT/VOID, I'll confiscate the cargo and give the pilot an express trip to his home station.
Yarr!
HHTT is content in purchasing warranties to protect our agents operating in your sphere of influence on a daily basis. After a cost benefit analysis, long term securities are cost prohibitive when factored against the coverage capabilities of FAMY. We as always have nothing but the highest of praise for our personal agent and recommend him to any potential customer.
I'm recommending that our warranty sales representatives stick to daily warranties or, at most, warranties that cover a day or two until we get to know each other a little better.
I'd hate to be stuck with a few 2 week warranties after finding out that we'd have been better off shooting.
BUT. I do like that at least one major player has split off from TGFT to distance from them. Ultimately, I'd like TGFT to change certain policies and gain favor with their current enemies, but this is a good start.
HHTT has held since its inception that it will always be open to parlay with trustworthy warranty agents. To that end we have negotiated several contracts and purchased any number of warranties to facilitate safe delivery of cargos. However there have been a number of indicators that warranty agents in our Pelatus Branch are less than trustworthy. Acting on reliable intelligence and various unprofessional encounters, we are terminating any future warranty purchases and contracts in the Versai, Edras, Jallik, and Pelatus systemss. Several major and minor operations appear to be acting in collusion in an attempt to maximize their earnings. Although no definitive proof is available, the number of reported incidents of deceptive practices necessitate the enactment of security and evasion protocols. To do otherwise would only further encourage deceptive practices that continue to eat into our profit margins. To the providers in question, we apologize for the disruption in your revenue streams and encourage you to formally consolidate your operations with competing providers.
We thank you for your business, our long standing trade deal is being given a shelf live at this very moment of 24 hours, we await your response.
Furthermore, and proof is not required, would you be a little more specific in your grievance, to guide us in our efforts to rectify any possible issues? We take great pride in our products, as well as the peace of mind of our customers. To be honest I had so far been impressed with the decisions your young company up until this point, and due to that would be willing to work with a finer toothed comb to help make you feel safe with our service.
Alternatively, we at FAMY could take another path in order to show you the true importance of warrantied travel, in a manner you have yet to see. The ball is in your court, so to speak.
-Nith
Had there been a FAMY presence this security measure might have been prevented. Unfortunately, paying 1.8 million credits for 24 hours to three seperate guilds in the space of five minutes has become cost prohibitive. As a member of Trident Arms Manufacturing I reserve the right to purchase warranties as needed. HHTT on the other hand is a seperate entity managed by Allowat Sakima; exactly as members of one guild may fly for another and not be held to former obligations. Allowat Sakima informs me a daily trifecta of warranty demands is no longer sustainable and has initiated security and evasion protocols. Allowat Sakima and Paulden Zangpo encourage guilds suspected of collusion and deceptive practices to formally consolidate your activities for the benefit of your customers. As for 'another path', HHTT is capable of conducting high tempo offensive combat operations should tensions escalate.
First off, I'm truly sorry to hear this, 1.8 MIL for 24 hours is far beyond the scope of what I would consider remotely fair. FAMY is the only guild who sells warranties; I am still a little unclear as to whether or not you are referring to members of our guild gauging you, or if you are in fact talking about three separate guilds. While it is completely up to you the manor in which our two groups move forward. Alternative paths was not necessarily a threat. Of the three guilds I am currently aware of selling forms of "protection":
One we could most likely work out a cost effective diplomatic solution for all parties that would keep away any double billing issues, as while we do not necessarily work together, we are on friendly terms and have personal relationships with several higher ups.
One we are currently in conflict with, and would most certainly help you deal with them with guns blazing, escorts are one of our perks you have never inquired about.
And One is us, the only one of the three that can help you with the others in any type of noncombative cost effective manner.
Your concerns, even lacking evidence, seem valid. Despite our prickly reputation at FAMY, I hope you understand that your success, prosperity, and peace of mind are of paramount importance to our company. Due to your willingness to work with us, we're certainly willing to work with you as well.
I was unaware that you were TRI, if you are warrantied, as you are currently, our original trade agreement stands. Forgive that oversight.