With the recent anomalous readings detected by Niigata Star City seemingly stabilising, I was, in a survey class Garanchou freighter, earlier joined by Guildmember Hitsugaya on a mission to investigate and log any changes to the Sigma systems. The results collected are astonishing.
Sigma-59 now
directly links to a system deep within the Omicrons,
Omicron Zeta, which carries the potential to present a major security risk to Guild space. It was decided against moving
deeper into the system, and we promptly returned to Guild space. A second operation will be put together, with more manpower, to delve deeper into Omicron Zeta.
In the centre of Sigma-59, at the edge of the Kamo Belt, lies a jumphole to the newly-discovered
Sigma-21. This leads to the
Tonkin Cloud in Sigma-21, which conveniently obscures the
return route. The
Battleship Daishouri has already been relocated, to serve as a both a forward base for operations in the system, and a mighty guard to protect our home.
There appears to be four planetary bodies in the system, the first investigated being
Planet Hanoi. Its composition appears to contain a notable amount of Helium-3, however, harvesting from the planet will likely be commercially unsound, considering the ease of accessing He-3 deposits in the Sigma-19 and Okinawa fields. The planet may potentially be a target of thievery, as enemies of ours such as Samura and Kruger may consider such a repository to be commercially viable. In orbit of Hanoi is a small and unremarkable moon,
Hai Phong, which is unlikely to be of any use.
On the other side of the system's binary stars lies
Planet Saigon. This planet is clearly of the utmost importance, as preliminary scans taken imply it is habitable. Should our neighbours come to the same conclusion, it is certain a landgrab would occur, depriving The Guild of an extremely valuable planet and weakening our grip on the system. Saigon must be properly surveyed and claimed with great haste. It too is a accompanied by a small moon,
Kauthara.
Weak gravimetric readings implied the presence of yet another jumphole in a local outcropping of the Crow Nebula, which we managed to
locate, mostly through luck. After taking the hole, we emerged in another
nebula, in, what is a new development for GMG,
Sigma-15. We took a path which was likely inwards, directed by a star, and emerged into a
wide open space with a station in the distance. Upon inspection, this station revealed itself to be
Freeport 15, yet we have received no communications from any Zoners at any point, regarding the discovery of the system or the construction of their station, which is cause for concern. Rheinland is also clearly aware of the system, with two intelligence agents spotted at distance. They changed course and did not approach, while we held position at the Freeport.
A Zoner ship later
emerged, as did a Core "Bullhead" Battlecruiser, which later turned out to be commanded by one Keeper Raven, who has assisted The Guild with valuable intelligence in the past. This ship, the A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith was highly
armoured and
armed with
Core weaponry and a cloaking device, but interestingly, not carrying Core identification. A highly fruitful conversation ensued, in which the Zoner and Guildkeeper shared some of their knowledge of the area. During this conversation, planets were
sighted in the distance, but not approached.
At one point we were joined by another capital vessel, this time the
A/)-ACV-Cincinnati, also highly
armoured and armed, this time with a curious combination of
IMG and
Liberty weaponry, and another cloak. These people are clearly part of an organised group, however, how they have come to acquire such a mix of ships and equipment is unknown.
[13.05.2016 21:14:01] BDM|Sgt-Andreas.Drache: embrace the light!
[13.05.2016 21:15:16] BDM|U-175: Kiesewetter: Guten tag.
[13.05.2016 21:15:22] BDM|Sgt-Andreas.Drache: 'Tag
[13.05.2016 21:15:24] GMG|Hitsugaya,Kento: Konbanwa.
[13.05.2016 21:15:41] BDM|Sgt-Andreas.Drache: Seems my com console is broken again
[13.05.2016 21:21:21] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: Ahoy
[13.05.2016 21:21:25] GMG|Keiji*Namura: Ah, good day, pilot.
[13.05.2016 21:22:00] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: What brings you to Freeport 8?
[13.05.2016 21:22:17] GMG|Keiji*Namura: The Guild is currently on a survey mission, to chart space it has previously been unaware of.
[13.05.2016 21:22:27] GMG|Keiji*Namura: Might you be able to provide some information on our current location?
[13.05.2016 21:22:27] GMG|Hitsugaya,Kento: Konbanwa.
[13.05.2016 21:23:04] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: This is Freeport 8 located within Sigma 15, we are in essence, on the edge of Rhineland space
[13.05.2016 21:23:33] GMG|Keiji*Namura: This is a curious system.
[13.05.2016 21:23:50] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: Indeed, it is contested by Rhineland, but the recent war limits their options
[13.05.2016 21:24:01] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: Also I hear there is another system with a planet that is easier to access
[13.05.2016 21:24:15] GMG|Keiji*Namura: The Guild has no comment on such a matter at this time.
[13.05.2016 21:24:40] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: You and everyone else, I even hear that some Zoners are trying to claim the system, personally I want nothing of it
[13.05.2016 21:24:45] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: <:: Approaching the station. ::>
[13.05.2016 21:24:53] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: <:: Picking up Guild vessels. ::>
[13.05.2016 21:24:55] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Huh.
[13.05.2016 21:25:00] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: In this region? Interesting.
[13.05.2016 21:25:07] GMG|Keiji*Namura: Good day.
[13.05.2016 21:25:10] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Evening.
[13.05.2016 21:25:12] GMG|Hitsugaya,Kento: Konbanwa.
[13.05.2016 21:25:21] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: Ahoy
[13.05.2016 21:25:39] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: I'd be correct to assume that everything is nominal here, yes?
[13.05.2016 21:25:47] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: As normal as can be
[13.05.2016 21:25:49] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Whatever the definition of normal is nowadays.
[13.05.2016 21:25:54] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: *chuckles*
[13.05.2016 21:26:03] GMG|Keiji*Namura: There does not appear to be any trouble at this time, fortunately.
[13.05.2016 21:26:16] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Oh. Good.
[13.05.2016 21:26:25] GMG|Hitsugaya,Kento: For once.
[13.05.2016 21:26:29] GMG|Keiji*Namura: Raven. Guildkeeper Raven?
[13.05.2016 21:26:32] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: *nods*
[13.05.2016 21:26:36] GMG|Keiji*Namura: Ah! A pleasure
[13.05.2016 21:26:41] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Keeper, but still. Good day.
[13.05.2016 21:27:00] GMG|Keiji*Namura: Do you frequent this place often?
[13.05.2016 21:27:27] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Mmmmm. No. But I should be expecting to see myself around these parts more often.
[13.05.2016 21:27:36] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Especially what with the Core's aggression.
[13.05.2016 21:27:57] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: I'm surprised I haven't seen them here in force, I guess they see Delta as a higher priority
[13.05.2016 21:28:09] GMG|Keiji*Namura: I see. Does the Core have a strong interest in this system?
[13.05.2016 21:28:12] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Mhm... The occassional APM Transport wanders by though.
[13.05.2016 21:28:24] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: I would say they would desire to turn their interests here.
[13.05.2016 21:28:32] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: They're close friends with Rheinland, which you may know.
[13.05.2016 21:28:41] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Which would strengthen their links.
[13.05.2016 21:29:00] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: hmm, somthing for Finn to worry about
[13.05.2016 21:29:14] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: Of course my navigational surveys will help with that
[13.05.2016 21:29:20] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Who knows. Maybe the Nomads will grab their attention. Or at least I hope so.
[13.05.2016 21:30:02] GMG|Keiji*Namura: To my knowledge, the Core is based in the Omicrons.
[13.05.2016 21:30:08] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Either way, I don't foresee a bright future in these regions.
[13.05.2016 21:30:13] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Mmm...
[13.05.2016 21:30:13] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: *chuckles*
[13.05.2016 21:30:22] GMG|Hitsugaya,Kento: That is troubling.
[13.05.2016 21:30:25] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: Omicron Rho is like right *points* there
[13.05.2016 21:30:34] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: The last time I was at a Council meeting, I believe the discussion of taking interests in the Sigmas was brought up.
[13.05.2016 21:30:37] GMG|Keiji*Namura: Omicron Rho connects to this system!?
[13.05.2016 21:30:40] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Yes.
[13.05.2016 21:30:51] GMG|Keiji*Namura: This is alarming news. Might you know the location of the jump hole or gate?
[13.05.2016 21:30:54] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: It has been for a while. The anomaly shifts now and then though.
[13.05.2016 21:31:05] GMG|Keiji*Namura: Ah, a hole.
[13.05.2016 21:31:06] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: Grid E/F 3
[13.05.2016 21:31:24] GMG|Keiji*Namura: Your assistance is appreciated.
[13.05.2016 21:31:31] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: I wouldn't go in if I was you
[13.05.2016 21:31:34] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: I'm more concerned of the Military cooperation with the Core.
[13.05.2016 21:31:43] GMG|Keiji*Namura: We have no intention of entering Omicron Rho at this time.
[13.05.2016 21:32:07] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: They claim to only be invesitgating the attack, but they haven't responded to the CoF transmission of our own report
[13.05.2016 21:32:17] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: They don't care.
[13.05.2016 21:32:27] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: We just had a brawl near Freeport eleven twenty minutes ago.
[13.05.2016 21:32:36] GMG|Hitsugaya,Kento: I do not like this talk of "interest" in the sigmas....
[13.05.2016 21:32:44] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: I fear that this is going to get out of hand soon
[13.05.2016 21:32:57] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Oh, it will. I can see it happening. It's the Core.
[13.05.2016 21:33:10] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: And if I know ol' Noddy well, he's going to try manipulate his way in.
[13.05.2016 21:33:24] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: If that fails, brute force it is.
[13.05.2016 21:34:21] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: I don't look forward to it
[13.05.2016 21:34:37] GMG|Keiji*Namura: The Guild received a broad transmission from the Zoners in Omicron Delta. We understand they are the victims of Core
[13.05.2016 21:34:40] GMG|Keiji*Namura: aggression.
[13.05.2016 21:34:44] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Mhm...
[13.05.2016 21:34:58] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: And I suppose you know of their attacks on relief and medical aid convoys?
[13.05.2016 21:35:11] GMG|Keiji*Namura: There are rumours abound on the neural net.
[13.05.2016 21:35:27] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Along with guncams, yes.
[13.05.2016 21:35:59] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: I don't know the current Core plans, because things change within time, but I truly know
[13.05.2016 21:36:07] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: that they don't have any peaceful intentions in these areas.
[13.05.2016 21:36:25] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: Indeed, I know the CoF is already discussing defensive measures
[13.05.2016 21:36:58] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: We already sighted some Rheinland Military vessels under the name of "Omicronkorps" scouting out the area
[13.05.2016 21:37:25] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Along with the Core allowing them to use Durban and Yaren as a rest point.
[13.05.2016 21:37:40] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Can't believe they were so naive as to say this all out loud, and even worse, do it right in front of my face.
[13.05.2016 21:37:56] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: Hmm, I seem to remember reading a statment from the Government saying they weren't taking sides
[13.05.2016 21:38:21] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Yes... they were there to 'pacify and to observe' the situation.
[13.05.2016 21:38:51] GMG|Keiji*Namura: GMG has been on the receiving end of such operations in the past.
[13.05.2016 21:39:39] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Huh.
[13.05.2016 21:39:53] GMG|Keiji*Namura: From what you have said so far, this system appears to be a link between Rheinland and Core space, is this correct?
[13.05.2016 21:40:10] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Yes.
[13.05.2016 21:40:16] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: Indeed, the Rhineland Party in Exile claims this space
[13.05.2016 21:40:19] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: It directly goes to Frankfurt and Munich.
[13.05.2016 21:40:24] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: I can't say the name for the life of me
[13.05.2016 21:40:38] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: However, there are Bundschu elements within the area.
[13.05.2016 21:40:46] GMG|Keiji*Namura: You have shared the connection to Rho, are you aware of the location of the Frankfurt and Munich connections?
[13.05.2016 21:40:52] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Mhm.
[13.05.2016 21:41:06] GMG|Keiji*Namura: The Bundschuh must be treated with caution, and we will avoid them where possible.
[13.05.2016 21:41:06] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: The Frankfurt one is really close.
[13.05.2016 21:41:15] GMG|Keiji*Namura: Might you be kind enough to share the coordinates of these links?
[13.05.2016 21:41:29] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Epsilon-Six, Frankfurt.
[13.05.2016 21:41:40] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Foxtrot Six, top right corner, Munich.
[13.05.2016 21:41:53] GMG|Keiji*Namura: Your assistance is most appreciated.
[13.05.2016 21:42:07] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: I guess I just saved you from wasting fuel from scouting, huh?
[13.05.2016 21:42:24] GMG|Keiji*Namura: Indeed.
[13.05.2016 21:43:10] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: I presume you're here to learn of the local area?
[13.05.2016 21:43:12] CONSOLE: Possible cheating detected: Navy-Ace
[13.05.2016 21:44:15] A/)-ACV-Cincinnati: Ganes: Nearly dry. Reserving what we've got.
[13.05.2016 21:44:28] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Huh.
[13.05.2016 21:44:30] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Oh well.
[13.05.2016 21:44:42] GMG|Keiji*Namura: The Guild frequently patrols its space.
[13.05.2016 21:44:46] A/)-ACV-Cincinnati: Ganes: Sorry for the delay, had to detour around three Hessian cruisers.
[13.05.2016 21:44:53] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: That is... fine.
[13.05.2016 21:45:02] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: What - the Guild frequents around here?
[13.05.2016 21:45:08] GMG|Hitsugaya,Kento: Konbanwa Cincinnati.
[13.05.2016 21:45:11] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: This is the first time I've seen an actual patrol here.
[13.05.2016 21:45:48] GMG|Keiji*Namura: No. We merely maintain expansive patrol operations.
[13.05.2016 21:45:56] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Aha...
[13.05.2016 21:46:23] GMG|Keiji*Namura: You possess a Liberty Dreadnought. This is most impressive.
[13.05.2016 21:46:32] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Long story.
[13.05.2016 21:46:37] A/)-ACV-Cincinnati: Ganes: Very.
[13.05.2016 21:47:07] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Worry not, we're not on the offensive, heh.
[13.05.2016 21:47:26] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Our vessels are taking a temporary 'rest' in this area.
[13.05.2016 21:49:39] GMG|Keiji*Namura: We must depart.
[13.05.2016 21:49:48] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Aha... farewell, Guild members.
[13.05.2016 21:49:51] IRG|Aurora.Borealis: Brad: Safe flight
[13.05.2016 21:49:52] GMG|Hitsugaya,Kento: Sayonara, be safe.
[13.05.2016 21:49:53] GMG|Keiji*Namura: We greatly appreciate you sharing your knowledge of this system.
[13.05.2016 21:49:57] GMG|Keiji*Namura: Please enjoy your flights.
[13.05.2016 21:50:01] A/)-ACV-Cincinnati: Ganes: Take care, folks.
[13.05.2016 21:50:13] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Raven: Let's hope the Core doesn't come to spook me in my sleep, heh.
[13.05.2016 21:50:26] GMG|Keiji*Namura: The Guild owes you a debt.