..::INCOMING TRANSMISSION::.. Point of origin:Colonial training cruiserCFV - Praclarus Taonas Signature:Flight Officer Michal Tiberius Stark,asgn. First officer in training Subject:Zoner "Fearless" cruiser extraction Encryption:HIGH
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Greetings, fellow Zoners.
Allow me to introduce myself, for we have not yet had the pleasure meeting.
I am Michal Tiberius Stark, Flight Officer of Colonial Military, assigned First Officer on Colonial training cruiser CFV-Praclarus Taonas. I speak on behalf of Captain Dex Khaaros, the commander of both this vessel and the training program.
During our training mission to far depths of Barrier Nebula in southern part Coronado system, we received a very weak signal from emergency beacon. After hours of tries on locating the P.O.I., made difficult by the enviroment, we finally found what it was coming from.
A Zoner "Fearless" cruiser, greatly damaged, without shields, life support and most of all, no crew aboard. The initial scans could only show as much to get any deeper information, but we could read the [TAZ] tag from the emergency beacon signal.
It is in our mutual interest that the vessel is handed back to its owners, what is yours is yours, though the idea of having such a jewel in our fleet is tempting. One way or another, we would neither be able to repair it effectively, nor fly it so.
Until you contact us on behalf of followup procedure regarding the extraction, we will sit tight, having a small search party enter the ship to try and search for the black box and any signs of events that lead to the cruiser´s current state.
With all due respect,
signed Flight Officer Michal T. Stark, asgn. First Officer in-training
CFV - Praclarus Taonas
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Colonial Republic| MilitaryFlight Officer Michal Tiberius Stark CR|-Thoros[15th]- Colonial "Nyx" Fighter CFV-Praclarus.Taonas- Colonial "Thanathos" Cruiser
Colonial Republic| MoversMiss Valos Kor CR|-CM-Taoth.Vaclarush- Colonial "Atlas" Transport
*Transmission Incoming* ID:Skarsi Wyrdmake Location:Bridge of the [TAZ]Iron-Blood, Baffin System Message Begins.......
Kallisti Flight Officer,
I am Pope Skarsi.
Your message has caused a lot of nonsense, hysterical words and...... oh wait thats the fnordnet on a normal day. never mind.
You say you found a Fearless class Destroyer belonging to the TAZ adrift in the Barrier Nebula. and that it was very heavily damaged and devoid of life.
Very curious...... It is most unlikely that our own scout patrols would have missed it.
Anyway,
IF your request was granted, what would you intend to do with it?
Once we receive your answer, the popes will discuss the viability of this request.
..::INCOMING TRANSMISSION::.. Point of origin:Colonial training cruiserCFV - Praclarus Taonas Signature:Flight Officer Michal Tiberius Stark,asgn. First officer in training Subject:Zoner "Fearless" cruiser extraction Encryption:HIGH
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Greetings.
Neither the nature of its belongings nor its presence in these reaches are known to us and remain a mystery to both our nations, as I see.
The cruiser´s location is far beyond the reaches of Coronado system navchart, and we came across it by a pure luck, on a mission to train navigation in difficult-to-operate area, which Barrier Nebula fits perfectly. Therefore no wonder noone has come across it before.
Although we were able to access the bridge, any attempts to extract the black box were unsuccessful. The ship is still powered down, though we have begun attempts on basic repairs to get the AI and possibly engines up and running.
I do not wish to guess the presence of the tag, perhaps someone manipulated it to look like a TAZ ship, but that is not of me to figure out.
The purpose of this message is simple: Let you know of our findings and return the ship to its probable owners - Temporary Autonomous Zoners.
Our reward is knowing we did something for you, returning the "lost puppy to its mom". Kind of a big puppy, though. We wish for nothing but growing our bonds strong.
Anyway, if you say the ship most likely does not belong to you, try to commune with other Zoner parties, perhaps, however unprobable, it might be of someone else.
I strongly suggest we commune an extraction event via SKYP3 protocols, and together deliver the ship to your shipyard. What you will do with it afterwards, is up to you.
Respects,
signed Flight Officer Michal T. Stark, asgn. First Officer in training
CFV - Praclarus Taonas
Colonial Republic| MilitaryFlight Officer Michal Tiberius Stark CR|-Thoros[15th]- Colonial "Nyx" Fighter CFV-Praclarus.Taonas- Colonial "Thanathos" Cruiser
Colonial Republic| MoversMiss Valos Kor CR|-CM-Taoth.Vaclarush- Colonial "Atlas" Transport
I will admit to being surprised at seeing this, standing orders are for major happenings such as these to be conducted through high command. However, this would have eventually led to us sending a similar message to you.
While it may not usually be required, the... unique nature of our beloved Discordian neighbours requires the question: do you have records of a lost cruiser from your arsenal or is this an unaffiliated vessel?
Examination of TAZ records has revealed that several cruiser class vessels have been lost. It would be likely that this is one of them. However, Confirmation would require the examination of both the ship and the pennant code.
If it is one of our lost ships, then its return would need to be arranged as soon as possible so that it can be repaired and refitted to bolster Baffin's defensive fleet.
Thank you for your word concerning the origin of the ship, further confirmation can be made first hand I am sure. I believe Captain Khaaros and/or some of his crew have been working on patching it up to flying standards with the intention to return it to you in several hours.
I will sanction this operation and assign some of our 15th squadron as escort.
This is Flight Officer Michal T. Stark reporting in from Shasta Orbital Skyhook.
The extraction of the cruiser was successful.
The repairs took more time than we expected, due to heavy damage by asteroid collision, which aside of damage to power distribution system also caused light injuries to several Colonials onboard.
By the time today operation got a green light and our escort got in place, my Chief technician, Mr. Sparks was able to get the afterburner system up and running.
We were even able to cruise for a while, but after being hit by another asteroid that got pass our turret defense, we lost the cruise engine again.
The most crucial part of the operation was around Barrier Gate Station, where several Outcast vessels of unknown affiliation ambushed us. Although without shields, due to big help of our escort pilot Alpharius of the 49th, we managed to destroy most of the hostiles and make the rest flee.
With only sublight engines left working, after a lot of struggling on the Baffin´s side of the Barrier, we finally managed to make it to Shasta, as ordered.
The only thing now is, we need a transport back to Sabah, where the rest of our crew resides for the moment.
I am happy I was given the chance to help our fellow Zoners with such a matter.
We all look forward meeting the Popes to report and commune any further regards.
With respect,
Flight officer Michal T. Stark
Thoros of the [15th]
Colonial Military
Colonial Republic| MilitaryFlight Officer Michal Tiberius Stark CR|-Thoros[15th]- Colonial "Nyx" Fighter CFV-Praclarus.Taonas- Colonial "Thanathos" Cruiser
Colonial Republic| MoversMiss Valos Kor CR|-CM-Taoth.Vaclarush- Colonial "Atlas" Transport