04-22-2019, 10:13 PM
Sender: Akemi Shinkai
Location: Tau-37, Freeport Ten
Ship ID: Lost.Hours
Encryption: Average
Subject: An honest inquiry | Honne and Tatemae
Location: Tau-37, Freeport Ten
Ship ID: Lost.Hours
Encryption: Average
Subject: An honest inquiry | Honne and Tatemae
To the highly esteemed Golden Chrysanthemums,
Allow me to formally introduce myself. My name is Akemi Shinkai, captain of the Lost Hours. A pleasure to meet you. We have crossed paths on two separate occasions, with two completely different results.
Few weeks ago, which was delightful. Today, slightly less so. If you don’t mind, I’ll describe the events from my point of view, and after that, I’d like to hear the story from your side.
I made my way from Tau-37 towards Kusari. I was intent on visiting either one of your installations in the Shikoku system, or Freeport 12. I operate throughout Sirius, but mostly in the Omegas. A little change of atmosphere is always welcome. While passing through the Deshima-Galileo Jumpgate lane, I have spotted a Lane Hacker ship. Thinking I might be able to chat for a while in the nearby lanes, I turned around my ship. Since the hacker was gone, I have decided to occupy the Deshima-Junyoo lane, hoping he or she would return.
I didn’t have to wait for too long for the ship to return. I asked whether I could do something for the honorable lady or gentleman, my question was dismissed. Later on, a GC| ship joined in. I, of course, tried to make small talk. To me, it seemed like my presence wasn’t much of an issue, and took their prolonged company as an invitation for joint piracy.
How naive I was.
A trade ship appeared. Both parties seemingly gave me the opportunity to conduct piracy. I proceeded to ask them the amount they consider „fair”, then pirated the ship for two million credits. Once I received the sum, I proceeded to give half of it to the GC vessel, the other half of it to the Hacker, as a sign of goodwill. After all, I was the guest. However, I couldn’t really get to the part where I would explain that. The rest was a cascade of gunfire.
I didn’t have to wait for too long for the ship to return. I asked whether I could do something for the honorable lady or gentleman, my question was dismissed. Later on, a GC| ship joined in. I, of course, tried to make small talk. To me, it seemed like my presence wasn’t much of an issue, and took their prolonged company as an invitation for joint piracy.
How naive I was.
A trade ship appeared. Both parties seemingly gave me the opportunity to conduct piracy. I proceeded to ask them the amount they consider „fair”, then pirated the ship for two million credits. Once I received the sum, I proceeded to give half of it to the GC vessel, the other half of it to the Hacker, as a sign of goodwill. After all, I was the guest. However, I couldn’t really get to the part where I would explain that. The rest was a cascade of gunfire.
While I’m quite sure it was a misunderstanding on my part, some things are… rather unclear.
First and foremost would have to be the hacker involvement, or rather, their initiation on the matter. I would think that Shikoku is not within their jurisdiction, yet they had the first say on the matter. An Egodystonic behavior on their part, it would seem. Honne and tatemae.
Second, would be my inquiry on your stance about my presence. At a previous occasion, you didn’t seem to be bothered by me conducting piracy in the Shikoku system. If that changed, feel free to inform me right here, and I’ll be sure to adjust my behavior. Should I be able to aquire a permit, I’d be more than glad to apply for one.
I’ll attach the blackbox logs on the matter, so you can see it for yourself. Hopefully I haven’t caused too much trouble for you.
Kindly look after this matter for me.
I hope this message finds you in good health.
Akemi Shinkai
ATT: ***