So, this happened a while ago, but I'm still pissed here.
This guy comes at me talking about how we gotta work for them and can't haul Slaves or Cardamine.
We ended up fighting it out, but the little rat kept scurrying away.
Good thing we got other Rogues like Addic to show up when dealing with idiots like this.
My only question, Addic, WHY IS THIS MAN STILL ALIVE!!!
You were there for one of their idiotic attacks!
These AFC jerks have got to be dealt with boss.
How come I'm the only one ever reporting crap in here?
So I was moving some slaves up to Malta when I came across this Junker.
Turns out he's a member of the Junker Congress.
I met him near the Coronado Jump Hole in Cortez and he followed me all the way to Omicron Alpha.
At first I was ready to blast him, but he was a chatty little dude, so I had a long conversation with him.
I'll attach the logs at the end of this and only highlight the important crap here.
So, these Junkers aren't the tight lipped scumbags we thought they were.
This guy actually told me that Junker Congress has a bounty out on those AFC guys.
Flat out stated that AFC originated from Junker Congress.
Can you believe it?
Then tells me all about how they're paying Auxesia to kill these AFC guys.
So, like, here's the thing, as Treasurer it's my responsibility to find ways to fill our pockets with Credits, right?
I've got a couple of ideas on how we can use this information.
We could extort the Junkers with this knowledge.
It's a quick way for us to get a few credits and rub their faces in it.
Contact these Junkers and start hunting for them.
This would be sustainable credits until the bounty is done, but a hell of a lot more work.
Or, we could sell this information to AFC.
Hear me out here, because I hate these little wannabe cops too.
We give them this information on who has bountied them and in exchange they stop shooting our transports down.
[29.09.2016 21:03:22] {SR}V-Twin: Well, hello Junker.
[29.09.2016 21:03:23] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Nice Pilgrim, man.
[29.09.2016 21:03:42] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Oh, and hi.
[29.09.2016 21:03:48] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Not a good day so far, if you want to know.
[29.09.2016 21:04:07] {SR}V-Twin: OH, what's got you down?
[29.09.2016 21:04:31] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Let's see.. Possibly hunted by a shadowy figure with no real identity known.
[29.09.2016 21:04:48] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: I had to break it to a friend that she was an AI.
[29.09.2016 21:04:57] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: And said figure is after the AI.
[29.09.2016 21:05:16] {SR}V-Twin: Never trusted those Artificial Bags of Bolts.
[29.09.2016 21:05:42] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: I didn't realize she was an AI until she was glitching.
[29.09.2016 21:06:00] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: And that AI apparently took over my dead buddy's ship computer.
[29.09.2016 21:06:10] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: So effectively, they're the only remnant of him to exist.
[29.09.2016 21:06:14] {SR}V-Twin: So, like, cut ties with her. Hand her over to whoever is looking for her.
[29.09.2016 21:06:27] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: That's just...
[29.09.2016 21:06:29] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Disgusting.
[29.09.2016 21:06:54] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: I'm not letting a friend go again, especially if they're still ID'd a Junker.
[29.09.2016 21:07:37] .:j:.ScrapFinch: S
[29.09.2016 21:07:38] {SR}V-Twin: You Junkers and your sense of family. Your only true family are the ones that fight beside you.
[29.09.2016 21:08:36] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Listen, she's the last thing I know has some connection to Cory.
[29.09.2016 21:08:49] {SR}V-Twin: Like, seriously, do you really think any of the wretches in my hold can rely on their "families" to save them?
[29.09.2016 21:08:59] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: I can't speak for them.
[29.09.2016 21:09:17] {SR}V-Twin: True family bonds are forged in combat.
[29.09.2016 21:09:19] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: That doesn't mean I won't try to, though.
[29.09.2016 21:09:46] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Well it's shaping up to be a bond forged in fires, either from the AFC, or this Blackwood.
[29.09.2016 21:10:40] {SR}V-Twin: AFC are a bunch of wannabe cops. Dirty scumbags that pretend they've got a badge.
[29.09.2016 21:10:57] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: The AFC's a bunch made by one Congressman who just couldn't get along.
[29.09.2016 21:11:26] {SR}V-Twin: Really? AFC orginated from Junker Congress?
[29.09.2016 21:11:30] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Yeah.
[29.09.2016 21:11:36] {SR}V-Twin: The boss will love to hear this.
[29.09.2016 21:11:50] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: We've even got bounties on the guys.
[29.09.2016 21:11:56] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Don't bring any of this up with them.
[29.09.2016 21:12:28] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: So your boss'll be ecstatic.
[29.09.2016 21:12:35] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Auxesia's gonna be your competition, though.
[29.09.2016 21:12:36] {SR}V-Twin: You mean to tell me, you are paying people to kill them? Sign me UP!
[29.09.2016 21:13:14] {SR}V-Twin: Auxesia... they'll get theirs too.
[29.09.2016 21:13:33] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Eh, I don't mind them.
[29.09.2016 21:13:45] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Though, just last night, I got pitied out of gettting shot at by Nomads.
[29.09.2016 21:13:58] {SR}V-Twin: They shot down my true brothers. Men and women that have proven themselves in combat.
[29.09.2016 21:15:05] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Honestly I don't have a personal beef with either of them.
[29.09.2016 21:15:22] {SR}V-Twin: Over some stupid Junker that couldn't keep his toys away from our space.
[29.09.2016 21:15:32] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Though, seeing a Nommy battleshi- Wait, what?
[29.09.2016 21:15:52] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Er, did they know which Junker?
[29.09.2016 21:16:46] {SR}V-Twin: The only reason you're kind is tolerated is because you're useful to us.
[29.09.2016 21:18:11] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: You never got a name for that Junker, did you?
[29.09.2016 21:18:55] {SR}V-Twin: I was busy fighting Liberty's oppresive forces. Addic handled that matter.
[29.09.2016 21:19:04] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: I see.
[29.09.2016 21:19:30] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: LSF's absolute scum, that we can agree on.
[29.09.2016 21:19:54] {SR}V-Twin: That's a proven fact.
[29.09.2016 21:20:04] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: To everyone but intel branches, yeah.
[29.09.2016 21:20:13] {SR}V-Twin: Addic has shown us the truth about Liberty.
[29.09.2016 21:20:30] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: So basically what you're saying is the Legion was right?
[29.09.2016 21:20:40] {SR}V-Twin: And by now, that truth is being spread throughout Liberty.
[29.09.2016 21:21:09] {SR}V-Twin: They may have.
[29.09.2016 21:22:21] {SR}V-Twin: Names Kip, Kip Epps.
[29.09.2016 21:22:32] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Beaumont Snell, professional bullet sponge.
[29.09.2016 21:22:42] {SR}V-Twin: For a Junker, your not a bad guy.
[29.09.2016 21:23:11] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: You Sirius Rogues're good folk, I've already met with one of you. Steadfast friends.
[29.09.2016 21:23:13] {SR}V-Twin: I'll be putting down here for the day, I hope we can continue this conversation sometime.
[29.09.2016 21:23:20] .:j:.ScrapFinch: Snell: Later, friend.
Guys, I ran into one of the Unioners in Texas.
They told me our relations stand firm and Sirius Rogue vessels are welcome to their stations.
Even discussed a little bit of work they can help us with, like, helping us build some ships and stuff.
And guess what, they share the same enemies as us!
[05.10.2016 16:24:47] {SR}El.Twin: Hello Unioner!
[05.10.2016 16:25:16] {SR}El.Twin: Care for a chat?
[05.10.2016 16:26:26] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn : My bad wasnt at console, sure we can have a little chat.
[05.10.2016 16:26:47] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn :Meet me at 5C.
[05.10.2016 16:27:08] {SR}El.Twin: Kip: Just got in to California, let me turn around.
[05.10.2016 16:28:26] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn:There you are!
[05.10.2016 16:28:51] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: So, what do you want to talk about?
[05.10.2016 16:29:09] {SR}El.Twin: I haven't met anyone from your organization yet.
[05.10.2016 16:29:25] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: Better late than never?
[05.10.2016 16:29:31] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: Am I right?
[05.10.2016 16:30:30] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: To be honest , neither did I, I dont even know what SR stands for.
[05.10.2016 16:30:36] {SR}El.Twin: Kip: I guess so. I know Unioners and the old Rogue regime were close. What is your current disposition to us now?
[05.10.2016 16:31:16] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: Neutral to friendly I would say.
[05.10.2016 16:31:28] {SR}El.Twin: Kip: We're the Sirius Rogues. We hold together a few remnants of the old Liberty Rogues and Padua Rogues.
[05.10.2016 16:31:28] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: Given our past , as you mentioned as well.
[05.10.2016 16:32:40] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: We of course are ready to cooperate with you . * grins*
[05.10.2016 16:32:50] {SR}El.Twin: Kip: The old Unioners were well known and respected. Many a time we have been able to take shelter at one of your stations.
[05.10.2016 16:32:59] {SR}El.Twin: Kip: Does this still hold true?
[05.10.2016 16:33:27] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: Ja.
[05.10.2016 16:34:05] {SR}El.Twin: Kip: Now that's what we like to hear! And of course, the arrangement goes both ways.
[05.10.2016 16:34:16] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: Wonderful!
[05.10.2016 16:34:32] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: As you know , we are the best shipbuilder in Sirius.
[05.10.2016 16:34:54] Death: Cold.Water suffered a self-administered loadout error (Mine).
[05.10.2016 16:34:59] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: If you ever need to retrofit , repair or even aquire a new ship don't hesitate to ask us.
[05.10.2016 16:35:21] {SR}El.Twin: Kip: Oh, good. I will be contacting you soon.
[05.10.2016 16:35:39] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: Excellent .
[05.10.2016 16:35:51] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: We will be waiting your comm. *smiles*
[05.10.2016 16:35:59] {SR}El.Twin: Kip: I have been saving up to commision a Scylla to be constructed.
[05.10.2016 16:36:13] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: This its going to be easy,
[05.10.2016 16:36:19] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: We built that in the past.
[05.10.2016 16:36:39] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: However , you will have to bring us the required matrials for its construction.
[05.10.2016 16:36:47] {SR}El.Twin: Kip: Very good. Tell me, what are your views on the current Liberty Government?
[05.10.2016 16:37:11] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: We hate them as much as you do.
[05.10.2016 16:37:26] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: Because of them Rheinland fell.
[05.10.2016 16:37:39] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: Its not entierly their fault , but still...
[05.10.2016 16:38:09] {SR}El.Twin: Kip: Awesome! I think we'll get along very nicely then. Our goal is to overthrow this current corrupt Government and allow
[05.10.2016 16:38:20] {SR}El.Twin: Kip: a true democracy to be installed.
[05.10.2016 16:38:29] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: One more thing.
[05.10.2016 16:38:42] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: We will need blueprints for your Scylla.
[05.10.2016 16:39:18] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: More will be discussed via private channels.
[05.10.2016 16:39:27] {SR}El.Twin: Kip: That can be arranged.
[05.10.2016 16:39:45] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: Excellent, we will be waiting your transmission then.
[05.10.2016 16:39:53] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: Until next time!
[05.10.2016 16:39:56] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: Safe skies.
[05.10.2016 16:40:07] {SR}El.Twin: Kip: Sounds good. I look forward to doing business with you. I'll let the other Sirius Rogues know about our conversation.
[05.10.2016 16:40:29] UN|Heppenheim: Hossenn: Affirmative.
So then, quite a while later, I got a call from Addic.
Says there's a fight going on in Bering between these Unioners and Bounty Hunters Guild.
Only thing I had nearby was my Barghest.
So I flew over to see what was going on.
There was a pretty big fight going down.
I wasn't sure about joining in at first, but these Bounty Hunters insinuated that they didn't want to fight us!
Then Addic told me to jump in, so I did.
I didn't do too well, since I was in a Barghest and they were in fighters, but I gave it my all.
Like, I lost, bad, but damn those hellfire pods are fun to unleash!
I guess it's important that I mention that Order guy, |O|-Amenhotep, wouldn't let Addic engage.
Sat there in his Battleship and told Addic it wouldn't be fair for a Gunboat to get involved.
We might have to deal with this guy.
Guys, I think it's important we contact these Unioners and work out a deal to fight together.
[05.10.2016 23:25:14] {SR}Scat: Kip: What is going on here?
[05.10.2016 23:25:26] BHG|Mephistoles,: Nothing to worry about
[05.10.2016 23:25:35] {SR}Piston: Kip engage.. these union boys been helpin us clean up lolberty
[05.10.2016 23:25:42] BHG|Mephistoles,: If you get in my way, you will never undock again
[05.10.2016 23:25:45] BHG|Mephistoles,: Trust me
[05.10.2016 23:25:45] UN|Gunda.Riehl: Gunn: Just bounty hunters having darn' fun in front of our home base.
[05.10.2016 23:25:55] UN|Gunda.Riehl: get SONYA
[05.10.2016 23:26:15] {SR}Scat: Kip: A Bounty Hunter, not wanting to fight? Isn't that a little strange?
[05.10.2016 23:26:38] UN|Gunda.Riehl: Gunn: God damn these peopel
[05.10.2016 23:26:44] {SR}Scat: Kip: Moving in to engage.
[05.10.2016 23:28:04] BHG|Blue.Moon: Well i smell money where is it coming from?
[05.10.2016 23:28:37] BHG|Mephistoles,: Don't do this
[05.10.2016 23:28:49] BHG|Blue.Moon: I'm getting close
[05.10.2016 23:29:18] BHG|Blue.Moon: Hay you i'm going to kill you and get paid doing so
[05.10.2016 23:29:28] UN|Gunda.Riehl: Gunn: At least make an effort.
[05.10.2016 23:29:31] BHG|Blue.Moon: d
[05.10.2016 23:29:50] BHG|Blue.Moon: Well lets get the party started
[05.10.2016 23:29:51] |O|-Amenhotep: Kalh: Piston you have been warned...
[05.10.2016 23:29:56] BHG|Blue.Moon: Weapon online time to kill and get money
[05.10.2016 23:30:39] {SR}Piston: well i cant do much if an ORDER bs is going to attack because im not being fair and letting the snub fight go on
[05.10.2016 23:32:07] Death: {SR}Scat was put out of action by BHG|Mephistoles, (Gun).
As always Kipp your reports are informative and interesting to read. Perhaps if you spent as much time working on your combat skills, you would be a much deadlier adversary in the field. Yet I digress because you have brought up some very valid points. So first things first I will contact the Congress about this information regarding the AFC. These wannabe cops have been rather annoying since our first encounter with them. If the Congress has anything to do with them or has any information about them, we will demand they give us answers! As to why the ship that attacked you is still alive, patience my man.. his time is coming.
Onto the latest incident in Texas that spilled over into Bering. I was most impressed by this group of Unioners that were there and that I had the pleasure of meeting with. Even though they are not citizens of Liberty it seems their cause and ours coincides. They demonstrated great skill in dealing with the lawfools and with the corporate dogs we encountered. What was very disturbing was the arrival of this Order battleship to assist Bunters of all things. Even more unnerving was his obvious focus on me and no one else. Now the first time I'd met this ship he assisted us in dealing with the LSF and seemed to want peaceful relations with our group. All of a sudden he is now trying to assist the other side. So in fact he is a liar and has decided to side with the lawfools too. Seems we have yet another wannabe cop or referee to deal with. Everyone keep an eye out for this ship. Plus relay any information on its whereabouts or where it berths back to me.
Damn, can't anyone around here get out and fly a bit?
Once again I've got something for you guys.
So, we were flying through California, you know, taking some despicable Slaves up to Omicron Alpha.
You know, doing our part to keep the credits rolling, I'm saving up for an upgrade, something that will punch some holes in Liberty's Forces.
These two Outcasts stopped us.
One of them was in a Falcata and the other was a Ranseur.
So, they ask us if we need an escort.
We were like, hell yeah we need an escort!
Turns out, they weren't planning on escorting us.
We told them the Slaves that both of us were carrying were heading to Malta.
That we would be returning with Cardamine.
They didn't seem to care.
So we went ahead and paid them, thinking they would escort us.
They turned around and left.
Can you believe this?
Did someone forget to send them the memo that we're supposed to be Allies?
Well, we made it to Malta with all the Slaves intact.
We still made a good profit and both of us brought Cardamine back.
[11.10.2016 17:16:22] Fecske: Good evening!
[11.10.2016 17:16:25] {SR}Throttle: Greetings Junkers
[11.10.2016 17:16:34] Avander: hello
[11.10.2016 17:16:36] {SR}V-Twin: Kip: I should feel bad for these guys.
[11.10.2016 17:16:37] Fecske: Where are you doing here? *Smiles*
[11.10.2016 17:16:50] {SR}V-Twin: Kip: But I don't.
[11.10.2016 17:16:57] {SR}Throttle: oh just transportin' somewayward souls
[11.10.2016 17:17:26] Fecske: Do you want a escort?
[11.10.2016 17:17:29] Fecske: an*
[11.10.2016 17:18:11] Fecske: sir i ask for you
[11.10.2016 17:18:32] {SR}Throttle: sure why not
[11.10.2016 17:18:34] Fecske: pls stop the engines *Smiles*
[11.10.2016 17:18:54] {SR}Throttle: never know the rough scallywags we may run across
[11.10.2016 17:19:10] {SR}Throttle: we can pay 5m each fer you good lads
[11.10.2016 17:19:33] {SR}Throttle: shoot me again and i'll charge you not to kill you
[11.10.2016 17:20:05] {SR}Throttle: yeah, about that...
[11.10.2016 17:21:00] {SR}Throttle: you fellers know where this cargo is goin' right?
[11.10.2016 17:21:17] {SR}Throttle: and what we're bringing back
[11.10.2016 17:21:47] {SR}Throttle: your superiors will be very unhappy to hear about his little incident
[11.10.2016 17:22:01] Fecske: i said, stop the engines
[11.10.2016 17:22:05] Fecske: do you understand?
[11.10.2016 17:22:23] {SR}Throttle: and i made you an offer to escort us, to alpha. do you understand?
[11.10.2016 17:22:28] {SR}V-Twin: Kip: Wait, what is going on here?
[11.10.2016 17:22:48] {SR}Throttle: this here outcasts trying to shoot down a shipment headed to malta
[11.10.2016 17:22:58] {SR}Throttle: seems they growing tired of our support
[11.10.2016 17:23:07] Fecske: i asked for you, pay 4 million credits, for ascort, or we are shoots you down cause fun
[11.10.2016 17:23:21] Fecske: this is good deal "for me"
[11.10.2016 17:23:31] {SR}Throttle: and i offered you 5, while flying, and talking to you
[11.10.2016 17:23:45] {SR}Throttle: the money dont transfer itself ya know
[11.10.2016 17:24:03] Fecske: just write, /givecash or trade me for credits
[11.10.2016 17:24:15] Fecske: you have 30 secounds left
[11.10.2016 17:24:33] {SR}Throttle: i got a good mind to make you wait till we safely. SAFELY. arrive at malta
[11.10.2016 17:25:11] {SR}Throttle: but there ya go
[11.10.2016 17:25:19] Fecske: we have escorting for you guys, out of these cloud
[11.10.2016 17:25:34] {SR}Throttle: now if you'll excuse me, we'll be on our way
[11.10.2016 17:25:44] Fecske: okey, have a nice ninght
[11.10.2016 17:25:51] Avander: bye
[11.10.2016 17:25:52] Fecske: and safe fly gentlemans
[11.10.2016 17:25:59] {SR}Throttle: go fly into a ln battleship
[11.10.2016 17:26:17] {SR}V-Twin: Kip: Um, I'm pretty sure we just paid for escort services.
[11.10.2016 17:26:34] {SR}V-Twin: Kip: We're headed to the California Jump Gate.
[11.10.2016 17:26:47] {SR}Throttle: and im pretty sure they understand what i think of their idea of services
Oh man I've done so much.
I've been running guns and hauling so much drugs it's not even funny.
That's all I've been doing for months now brotha!
Addic, I almost have enough to pay for the construction of my own Scylla!
But, like, I need to tell you about some of the stuff I've done along the way.
On all these trips to Omicron Alpha I have made some solid people.
Starting off is a new breed of Blood Dragons.
They mistook me for a Samura transport!
Can you believe that crap?
Being called a Corporate Dog!
The man did apologize for it though.
I think you should make contact with them.
Their issues with the Kusari Corporations seem to mirror our own in Liberty.
[18.07.2017 20:39:49] {SR}V-Twin: Hello!
[18.07.2017 20:39:55] {}Imari.Settan: hello
[18.07.2017 20:40:01] {}Imari.Settan: id stop if i were you
[18.07.2017 20:40:30] {}Imari.Settan: Where do you think you're going, cut your engines now, or die
[18.07.2017 20:41:04] {}Imari.Settan: Ah, you're just hauling Cardamine, nothing I care about... I mistook your ship for a samura support vessel...
[18.07.2017 20:41:11] {}Imari.Settan: Too much Sake perhaps..
[18.07.2017 20:41:14] {SR}V-Twin: Hah!
[18.07.2017 20:41:19] {SR}V-Twin: That's a good one.
[18.07.2017 20:41:37] {}Imari.Settan: Safe flying, and if you see and samura scum, let me know.
[18.07.2017 20:41:44] {SR}V-Twin: They're a bunch of scum, no better than the corporate dogs we have in Liberty.
[18.07.2017 20:41:57] {}Imari.Settan: Agreed,
Most of the time I don't see any Outcasts when I enter Omicron Alpha.
But, I did run into a couple of them.
I think my comm system took a little bit of damage or something,
because I lost some of the logs.
Point is, ever Outcast I have talked to has been open to some business deals.
We've talk about the miners in Tau 23 and all that ore they're always mining.
Boss, I know we can't go stealing from these guys as it's so far away from our own stomping grounds,
but the Outcasts can steal from them and let us haul the goods away.
That crap sells pretty good and we can split the profits with our cousins up there.
[19.07.2017 00:46:56] Vicente.Marino: Yo.
[19.07.2017 00:46:57] {SR}V-Twin: Hello!
[19.07.2017 00:47:20] Vicente.Marino: Looks like a nice haul. You can take it from here or want me to fly you in?
[19.07.2017 00:47:24] Vicente.Marino: Assuming you're going to Malta.
[19.07.2017 00:47:41] {SR}V-Twin: Yeah, heading to Alpha.
[19.07.2017 00:48:14] Vicente.Marino: Sounds good. I'll just see you to the O-Tau hole for good measure.
[19.07.2017 00:48:18] {SR}V-Twin: Good to see Outcasts flying around.
[19.07.2017 00:48:31] {SR}V-Twin: Usually deserted up here.
[19.07.2017 00:48:44] Vicente.Marino: Someone's gotta keep a watch on all these fronts we're working.
[19.07.2017 00:49:06] Vicente.Marino: I'm headed down to the Taus. Maybe I'll catch you on your way back.
[19.07.2017 00:49:11] {SR}V-Twin: I'd watch the miners in 23, they really don't like us bringing these up here.
[19.07.2017 00:49:24] Vicente.Marino: Yeah, well, that hasn't stopped us before.
[19.07.2017 00:49:25] {SR}V-Twin: And they absolutely hate what we return with.
[19.07.2017 00:49:41] Vicente.Marino: Any of 'em give you trouble?
[19.07.2017 00:49:56] {SR}V-Twin: On occasion. None today, so far.
[19.07.2017 00:50:22] Vicente.Marino: You get any guff from them, you let me know and I'll sort it out, alright amigo?
[19.07.2017 00:50:31] {SR}V-Twin: They like to show up with numbers behind them. Won't fight with less than 3 ships to my one.
[19.07.2017 00:50:55] {SR}V-Twin: Even then, I've managed to get through them more often than not.
[19.07.2017 00:51:17] Vicente.Marino: Good to hear. Guess I'll have to scrape up a few more pilots than just me if they fly in numbers like that.
[19.07.2017 00:51:32] Vicente.Marino: Anyway, good fortune to you. I'm gonna sweep down that way now.
[19.07.2017 00:51:53] {SR}V-Twin: You should make your way down to Liberty once in a while, bring some of those corporate dogs to heel.
[19.07.2017 00:52:02] {SR}V-Twin: And make some nice credits while you're at it.
[19.07.2017 00:52:06] Vicente.Marino: Been once. Might just take you up on that offer.
[19.07.2017 00:52:08] Vicente.Marino: See you around.
[19.07.2017 00:52:12] {SR}V-Twin: Have fun.
I saved the best for last.
I have met a group of Golden Chrysanthemums.
I flew with a woman named Kiko from this group.
We had time to discuss a whole lot of stuff about our groups.
Addic, they could really use our help and we could use theirs.
Please consider contacting them soon.
I laid out a couple of ideas during my time flying with her.
Take a look and let me know what you think.
[19.07.2017 01:32:13] {SR}V-Twin: Hello!
[19.07.2017 01:33:10] GC|Kiko.Nakano: greetings
[19.07.2017 01:33:34] GC|Kiko.Nakano: bound for Liberty?
[19.07.2017 01:33:57] {SR}V-Twin: Hello there! I haven't had the opportunity to meet one of your organization yet.
[19.07.2017 01:34:15] GC|Kiko.Nakano: same here!
[19.07.2017 01:34:15] {SR}V-Twin: That's the plan.
[19.07.2017 01:34:29] {SR}V-Twin: Bring guns up here and take Cardamine back.
[19.07.2017 01:34:32] GC|Kiko.Nakano: some of my sisters run into Rogues down on Morioka, in Shikoku, but that's it
[19.07.2017 01:34:59] {SR}V-Twin: Such a nice system.
[19.07.2017 01:35:03] GC|Kiko.Nakano: it's a nice route, keep that cardamine flowing!
[19.07.2017 01:35:23] GC|Kiko.Nakano: yes, Shikoku is beautiful. I often fly transports through to Leiden, but I usually do the round trip and don't stay
[19.07.2017 01:35:43] {SR}V-Twin: Oh, I will. Need to fund our war against the oppressive government somehow!
[19.07.2017 01:36:03] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I definitely understand oppressive governments
[19.07.2017 01:36:26] {SR}V-Twin: You're from Kusari right?
[19.07.2017 01:36:37] GC|Kiko.Nakano: yes
[19.07.2017 01:36:51] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I spend a lot of my time here in Alpha, coordinating direct shipments for the Sisterhood, though
[19.07.2017 01:37:22] {SR}V-Twin: I've had some hostile encounters with the navy there.
[19.07.2017 01:38:06] {SR}V-Twin: I would say they're just as bad as the ones in Liberty.
[19.07.2017 01:38:08] GC|Kiko.Nakano: Yes, the navy is way too friendly with Liberty
[19.07.2017 01:38:33] GC|Kiko.Nakano: but yes, just as bad. We stay mostly out of the tradelane space in Kusari.
[19.07.2017 01:39:16] GC|Kiko.Nakano: the Kusari navy will at least be honorable, the Liberty Navy not so much
[19.07.2017 01:39:21] {SR}V-Twin: Same here. Although, I have been hunted by the police a time or two. I guess I have a 'record' with them now.
[19.07.2017 01:40:03] GC|Kiko.Nakano: that's annoying, but the route to Liberty only goes through two Kusari systems
[19.07.2017 01:40:13] {SR}V-Twin: I know. They branded an entire people as criminals. Children that had the misfortune of having 'Rogue' parents.
[19.07.2017 01:40:36] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I've heard the rogues are much more organized than they used to be
[19.07.2017 01:41:03] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I wish I knew more about your organization, but the only "Libertonians" I deal with are the Lane Hackers
[19.07.2017 01:41:10] {SR}V-Twin: We are trying.
[19.07.2017 01:41:34] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I respect that. We're branded a terrorist organization, but we're just trying to forge a better society
[19.07.2017 01:41:47] {SR}V-Twin: I see opportunity then. Perhaps our two people should get to know eachother some more?
[19.07.2017 01:42:18] GC|Kiko.Nakano: perhaps. I'm Kiko, do you have a name?
[19.07.2017 01:42:31] {SR}V-Twin: Kip, pleased to meet you.
[19.07.2017 01:42:49] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I think I accidentally hit the button...
[19.07.2017 01:42:58] GC|Kiko.Nakano: pleased to meet you.
[19.07.2017 01:43:18] GC|Kiko.Nakano: There's a younger pilot I trained, Ayane Hayashi, who is stationed on Morioka
[19.07.2017 01:44:06] {SR}V-Twin: I have passed that station a few times.
[19.07.2017 01:44:39] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I'd love to get to know your organization a bit better. Let me check to see if my transport is prepped
[19.07.2017 01:45:44] GC|Kiko.Nakano: my transport isn't prepped, but I'd be happy to escort you to Morioka
[19.07.2017 01:45:51] GC|Kiko.Nakano: as a show of goodwill
[19.07.2017 01:46:14] {SR}V-Twin: Excellent, lets be on our way then!
[19.07.2017 01:46:55] {SR}V-Twin: What methods have you found to be successful against Kusari Navy?
[19.07.2017 01:47:24] GC|Kiko.Nakano: they're tricky opponents. Their destroyers are dangerous
[19.07.2017 01:48:09] {SR}V-Twin: Do you not have capitol class vessels of your own?
[19.07.2017 01:48:47] GC|Kiko.Nakano: we accomplish most of our military objectives with strikecraft and gunboats.
[19.07.2017 01:49:00] GC|Kiko.Nakano: the Blood Dragons help provide heavy warships if needed
[19.07.2017 01:49:34] GC|Kiko.Nakano: but, we're not really trying to fight pitched battles against the Kusari Navy
[19.07.2017 01:49:54] {SR}V-Twin: Hmmm, interesting. I wonder if we might be able to provide you a little support from time to time.
[19.07.2017 01:50:18] GC|Kiko.Nakano: our strike craft are well trained to operate with heavier vessels
[19.07.2017 01:50:46] {SR}V-Twin: I myself am about to start construction on my own Scylla.
[19.07.2017 01:50:56] GC|Kiko.Nakano: a battleship?
[19.07.2017 01:51:13] {SR}V-Twin: Cassini isn't that far away from Shikoku.
[19.07.2017 01:51:29] GC|Kiko.Nakano: it's not, and it's connected by friendly territory
[19.07.2017 01:53:02] {SR}V-Twin: Yes, they are good solid capitol vessels.
[19.07.2017 01:53:28] {SR}V-Twin: Capable of long range mortar fire, as well as closer range turrets.
[19.07.2017 01:53:44] GC|Kiko.Nakano: hmm, a bombardment vessel
[19.07.2017 01:55:12] {SR}V-Twin: You said earlier that you deal with the Lane Hackers quite a bit?
[19.07.2017 01:55:24] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I often fly a cardamine transport to Leiden and back
[19.07.2017 01:55:36] GC|Kiko.Nakano: and our organization is allied with the Lane Hackers
[19.07.2017 01:56:09] {SR}V-Twin: Indeed we are. Friends in common.
[19.07.2017 01:57:37] {SR}V-Twin: We have flown with the Hackers ourselves quite a bit.
[19.07.2017 01:57:58] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I normally fly to Leiden, but I assume you're going all the way to Liberty, correct?
[19.07.2017 01:58:04] {SR}V-Twin: I really think we have a lot to offer eachother.
[19.07.2017 01:58:19] {SR}V-Twin: Yes, I go for the larger payoffs.
[19.07.2017 01:58:59] GC|Kiko.Nakano: Back when I started flying for the Sisterhood, the rogues were friendly to our cause, but fairly disorganized
[19.07.2017 01:59:13] GC|Kiko.Nakano: but that was 13 years ago
[19.07.2017 01:59:25] {SR}V-Twin: Unfortunately the last of the old LR regiment is gone.
[19.07.2017 01:59:41] GC|Kiko.Nakano: in that time our organization has grown from a paramilitary group to a political and military force in Kusari
[19.07.2017 01:59:50] {SR}V-Twin: Moka is in prison and we cannot find a way to break them out.
[19.07.2017 02:00:07] GC|Kiko.Nakano: it seems you guys have managed to become a powerful force as well, fielding advanced warships
[19.07.2017 02:00:36] {SR}V-Twin: We have focused on defense for so long.
[19.07.2017 02:01:00] GC|Kiko.Nakano: now that you've switched to offense, what are your goals?
[19.07.2017 02:01:01] {SR}V-Twin: Our group started out as the last of the old regiment, but they have all dissappeared.
[19.07.2017 02:01:39] {SR}V-Twin: We have considered making a play for Texas, but after meeting you I will have to talk to our leader.
[19.07.2017 02:02:18] GC|Kiko.Nakano: there are several sisters on Morioka from Colorado.
[19.07.2017 02:03:08] {SR}V-Twin: We have carved out a small home in Puerto Rico, but I am now of the opinion we speak with your organization about working
[19.07.2017 02:03:33] {SR}V-Twin: together in this area of Kusari, Kepler, and Galileo.
[19.07.2017 02:04:12] GC|Kiko.Nakano: Indeed. The resources of the Lane Hackers, Rogues, and Sisterhood would be unstoppable
[19.07.2017 02:05:10] {SR}V-Twin: I will talk to Addic about it. We could talk to the Hackers as well.
[19.07.2017 02:05:45] {SR}V-Twin: Carve out a section of space where our peoples can be free.
[19.07.2017 02:05:55] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I know some of our more...militant...sisters would be happy to help
[19.07.2017 02:06:37] {SR}V-Twin: If you don't mind me asking, do you have any pull with your leadership?
[19.07.2017 02:07:10] GC|Kiko.Nakano: a bit
[19.07.2017 02:07:27] GC|Kiko.Nakano: they're fairly open to suggestions, as well.
[19.07.2017 02:07:35] {SR}V-Twin: Could you let them know we'll be sending a communication soon?
[19.07.2017 02:07:52] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I'll tell them to expect a communication, so it's not a surprise
[19.07.2017 02:10:37] {SR}V-Twin: You said you often sell Cardamine here, but why don't you go further into Liberty?
[19.07.2017 02:10:52] {SR}V-Twin: The profits are much higher.
[19.07.2017 02:11:17] GC|Kiko.Nakano: the Lane Hackers will make up the difference, but only on scheduled shipments
[19.07.2017 02:11:41] {SR}V-Twin: Ah, I see.
[19.07.2017 02:12:03] {SR}V-Twin: If you don't mind me asking, what do you take to Malta?
[19.07.2017 02:12:42] GC|Kiko.Nakano: from Leiden? counterfeit software of course
[19.07.2017 02:12:47] GC|Kiko.Nakano: the Lane Hacker's best
[19.07.2017 02:13:10] {SR}V-Twin: I see. If you would ever like some variety feel free to follow the route we are taking.
[19.07.2017 02:13:27] GC|Kiko.Nakano: hmm. I've always gone through Colorado, the few times I've smuggled into New York
[19.07.2017 02:13:47] {SR}V-Twin: We're not heading to New York.
[19.07.2017 02:13:56] GC|Kiko.Nakano: where are you headed?
[19.07.2017 02:14:32] {SR}V-Twin: We've got a station in Alberta that we traffic the Cardamine through, and we've got stockpiles of Blackmarkt Light Arms.
[19.07.2017 02:14:41] GC|Kiko.Nakano: ahh, smart
[19.07.2017 02:14:53] {SR}V-Twin: The Outcasts seem to have a fondness for them.
[19.07.2017 02:15:03] {SR}V-Twin: They make it very profitable.
[19.07.2017 02:15:33] GC|Kiko.Nakano: yes, the Outcasts devote so much of their economy to the production of Cardamine, it leaves little for manufacturing
[19.07.2017 02:15:42] GC|Kiko.Nakano: or software engineering, for that matter
[19.07.2017 02:16:01] {SR}V-Twin: That's true.
[19.07.2017 02:17:37] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I've been working with the Outcasts for several years now, arranging direct shipments, like I said earlier
[19.07.2017 02:18:29] {SR}V-Twin: I have found it difficult at times to talk to them. They don't seem to have many pilots in Maltese space anymore.
[19.07.2017 02:21:56] GC|Kiko.Nakano: anyway...I have a small place on Malta, because I travel there so much.
[19.07.2017 02:22:08] {SR}V-Twin: How expensive was it?
[19.07.2017 02:22:09] GC|Kiko.Nakano: the merchants are friendly, and so are the farmers, but I hardly ever see the farmers
[19.07.2017 02:22:44] GC|Kiko.Nakano: it wasn't cheap, but the Sisterhood helped finance it, because of the benefits of having me on Malta
[19.07.2017 02:23:19] {SR}V-Twin: And here's Fort McMurray, where we store all of our Blackmarket Light Arms!
[19.07.2017 02:23:25] GC|Kiko.Nakano: it was a 20m property, a small-sized cardamine farm, which I plant with a little of my own product, but other stuff
[19.07.2017 02:23:31] GC|Kiko.Nakano: ahh, a beautiful system, too
[19.07.2017 02:24:57] {SR}V-Twin: It's not as nice as Shikoku.
[19.07.2017 02:25:11] GC|Kiko.Nakano: it's more rugged.
[19.07.2017 02:25:54] {SR}V-Twin: This'll be the end of the line for me.
[19.07.2017 02:25:54] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I like that. I'm originally from Honshu, which is beautiful but bland.
[19.07.2017 02:26:17] GC|Kiko.Nakano: well, it was nice to meet you Kip. I hope our organizations decide to pursue closer relations
[19.07.2017 02:26:28] {SR}V-Twin: I haven't really explored all of Kusari yet, but I have been to Nagano.
[19.07.2017 02:26:47] GC|Kiko.Nakano: Nagano is pretty.
[19.07.2017 02:27:08] {SR}V-Twin: As do I. I think your expertise in tactics coupled with our firepower will be a force to reckon with.
[19.07.2017 02:27:41] GC|Kiko.Nakano: I think the Liberty Navy will be afraid of us.
[19.07.2017 02:28:13] {SR}V-Twin: As will the Kusari Navy.
[19.07.2017 02:31:49] {SR}V-Twin: Safe flights friend.
[19.07.2017 02:31:56] GC|Kiko.Nakano: safe travels
[20.07.2017 21:52:09] {SR}V-Twin: Ready to go?
[20.07.2017 21:52:20] GC|Y~Keshiki: ready when you are
[20.07.2017 21:53:00] {SR}V-Twin: I've almost made enough of these trips to pay for the construction of my very own Scylla.
[20.07.2017 21:53:14] GC|Y~Keshiki: a personally comissioned ship? nice
[20.07.2017 21:54:23] {SR}V-Twin: Before I take it into combat I plan on having some engineers reinforcing the hull.
[20.07.2017 21:54:59] GC|Y~Keshiki: definitely a smart move. Do you know people to crew it?
[20.07.2017 21:56:33] {SR}V-Twin: I do indeed. Mostly a crew of Rogues.
[20.07.2017 21:56:37] GC|Y~Keshiki: the largest combat ship I've flown is a gunboat, but that definitely required special engineering
[20.07.2017 21:56:53] GC|Y~Keshiki: I assumed Rogues. with such a large ship, are you able to hand pick people you trust?
[20.07.2017 21:57:18] {SR}V-Twin: I know some guys that are like minded to myself.
[20.07.2017 21:57:32] {SR}V-Twin: I don't want a crew of cutthroat criminals.
[20.07.2017 21:58:06] GC|Y~Keshiki: true. What are your plans, then?
[20.07.2017 21:58:22] GC|Y~Keshiki: Rogues seem to have moved beyond mere piracy. what do you do now?
[20.07.2017 21:58:46] {SR}V-Twin: We fight against the Liberty Government.
[20.07.2017 21:59:21] GC|Y~Keshiki: to replace it?
[20.07.2017 21:59:23] {SR}V-Twin: I'll be crewing people like myself, that's only crime was being born to Liberty Rogue parents.
[20.07.2017 22:00:16] GC|Y~Keshiki: We share that in common. We fight the Kusari government.
[20.07.2017 22:00:19] {SR}V-Twin: Our great leader has no interest in replacing the government.
[20.07.2017 22:00:31] GC|Y~Keshiki: Although for the time being, we're allowing the Kusari government to fight itself...
[20.07.2017 22:04:41] {SR}V-Twin: Our goal is to bring the Government and it's corrupt Navy down by any means necissary. After that, democracy must resume.
[20.07.2017 22:05:43] {SR}V-Twin: True democracy. Not the same old politicians and Navy commander holding the same positions.
[20.07.2017 22:05:47] GC|Y~Keshiki: I see. The current Libertonian government isn't very democratic
[20.07.2017 22:06:03] {SR}V-Twin: Democracy in which all the peoples of Liberty have a vote.
[20.07.2017 22:06:12] GC|Y~Keshiki: Some younger, more naive sisters idolize Liberty for its meritocracy
[20.07.2017 22:06:38] GC|Y~Keshiki: older sisters like us understand the truth as you do.
[20.07.2017 22:15:14] {SR}V-Twin: So that's our plan, however, after talking with you, I believe we will shift focus a bit.
[20.07.2017 22:15:29] GC|Y~Keshiki: how so?
[20.07.2017 22:17:05] {SR}V-Twin: Rather than focus on the Texas system and the heart of Liberty, I think we will shift to Kepler, Galileo, and helping your
[20.07.2017 22:17:12] {SR}V-Twin: people in Shikoku
[20.07.2017 22:17:47] GC|Y~Keshiki: have you had a chance to speak with the Lane Hackers?
[20.07.2017 22:18:00] {SR}V-Twin: Not yet.
[20.07.2017 22:18:02] GC|Y~Keshiki: I'm sure they'll appreciate your presence.
[20.07.2017 22:26:52] {SR}V-Twin: Once my new ship is complete, I will bring it to Shikoku so you can take a tour of it.
[20.07.2017 22:28:38] {SR}V-Twin: Perhaps your people can utilize it in future tactics. We'll have a lot to learn about fighting.
[20.07.2017 22:29:13] GC|Y~Keshiki: a large warship would be nice at certain times.
[20.07.2017 22:29:49] GC|Y~Keshiki: Our strikecraft are able to conduct operations against warships, but it's difficult to hold territory
[20.07.2017 22:29:55] GC|Y~Keshiki: without a large physical presence.
[20.07.2017 22:30:27] {SR}V-Twin: And thanks for reminding me about the Hackers, I planned on going to them to design an advanced sensor for the vessel.
[20.07.2017 22:32:11] {SR}V-Twin: They utilize some of the best sensor technology in Sirius.
[20.07.2017 22:32:32] GC|Y~Keshiki: Oh yes. Their sensors are unrivaled
[20.07.2017 22:37:39] {SR}V-Twin: Safe travels my friend, see you soon.
[20.07.2017 22:37:47] GC|Y~Keshiki: see you soon, Kip.