[HI] Horizon Insights - Status Reports - Thexare - 10-18-2018
Signal received.
Source: Atka Research Station
Sender: Alexis Rhodes, IT
Subject: Status Reports
To: All Horizon Insights and Cryer Technologies Personnel
On behalf of the Directors, I've established this channel to report on your work.
Please include the following in your reports.
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[color=#BB8833][b]Division:[/b][/color]
[color=#BB8833][b]Involved Ships:[/b][/color] <list all Horizon ships involved in reported events. bold your own assigned ship(s).>
[color=#BB8833][b]Location:[/b][/color] <where are you reporting from>
[color=#BB8833][b]Tags:[/b][/color] <short terms relevant to the overall report. examples: shipping, bretonia, pirate, Molly would note a report about shipping into Bretonia and encountering a Molly.>
[color=#BB8833][b]Priority:[/b][/color] <low: routine report. medium: routine report, minor incident. high: significant incident - pirate fleet, diplomatic incident, significant inquiry, etc. critical: alien event or other catastrophic situation.>
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RE: [HI] Horizon Insights - Status Reports - Thexare - 10-20-2018
Signal received.
Sender: Brandon Walker
Division: Frontier Management
Involved Ships: [HI]Brandon.Walker
Location: Atka Research Station, Sigma-17
Tags: patrol, Order, Overwatch
Priority: Medium
Report Details:
Encountered Overwatch transport Thebes on my way from Roppongi to Atka.
It was empty, which seemed peculiar. Scans are attached.
The interesting part is, the captain contacted me. He said the Overwatch may have an interest in business with us. Other than that, this was a simple maintenance pickup.
Attachment 1: Communications Log, below:
Code: [20.10.2018 02:36:59] [HI]Brandon.Walker: ... Huh.
[20.10.2018 02:37:22] Order|AT-Thebes: Mark: "Hello there Cryer escort pilot."
[20.10.2018 02:37:39] [HI]Brandon.Walker: Evenin'. Interesting traffic in the Sigmas.
[Note: Subsequent messages are over a private frequency.]
[20.10.2018 02:38:42] Order|AT-Thebes: Apologize, I was in a little bit of a rush. Which brand of Cryer do you belong to?>
[20.10.2018 02:38:52] Order|AT-Thebes: I don't believe we've met before.
[20.10.2018 02:39:16] [HI]Brandon.Walker: I'm with Horizon Insights, we operate out of Atka and Johnson.
[20.10.2018 02:39:37] Order|AT-Thebes: Horizon Insights, please go a little further into detail?
[20.10.2018 02:40:07] [HI]Brandon.Walker: We're a Cryer subsidiary focused on research outside of House space. Things like those alien organisms out by Kurile.
[20.10.2018 02:41:12] Order|AT-Thebes: Hmm, sounds like you could be some assistance to us.
[20.10.2018 02:42:02] [HI]Brandon.Walker: I'm just security, you'd have to direct that to management.
[20.10.2018 02:42:13] Order|AT-Thebes: And who would that be sent to?
[20.10.2018 02:43:03] [HI]Brandon.Walker: Just address it to Horizon, mark it as a Business Inquiry, we'll make sure the right person gets it.
[20.10.2018 02:43:20] Order|AT-Thebes: Perfect, so potentially you will hear from us soon.
Scan data, AT Thebes:
Message ends.
RE: [HI] Horizon Insights - Status Reports - Thexare - 10-31-2018
Signal received.
Sender: Kenny Lawson
Division: Shipping Operations
Involved Ships: [HI]HTV-Flagstone
Location: Freeport 11, Omicron Delta
Tags: Order, Overwatch, Legacy of Orillion, Auxesia
Priority: Medium
Report Details:
I finished a delivery to Planet Nuremburg, and then picked up a load of aluminum bound for Freeport 11. Upon arrival, I encountered the Auxesia vessel ACV Eidolon Wraith and the Order vessel CV Neteru, having a lengthy conversation. Naturally, I listened in. Besides, it was taking the Freeport dockmaster some time to clear up the bay for my cargo.
To summarize:
Unfortunately I missed the beginning, but there seems to have been mention of unethical experimentation. Keep an ear out, maybe we can learn more.
There's a rogue Order vessel, the Amenhotep, that occasionally crops up. Not much information, but it seems friendly to the Auxesians and still shoots nomads. The Legacy of Orillion was unaware of this vessel.
The Legacy of Orillion continues to push its stance of prioritizing the destruction of the nomads. Callahan's daughter was killed by a nomad strike, so I doubt he's inclined toward flexibility.
Auxesia seems interested in nonlethal pacification of nomads. I don't think we have electrodes big enough for that.
Overwatch supposedly targets Auxesia over even nomads, but my only source so far is Auxesia. Can't entirely trust the info yet.
Overwatch also reportedly made use of torture and attempted loyalty implants. We might want to contact Auxesia, see if they can share any information.
Despite their issues with the Order, the Auxesia captain seemed willing to give the Legacy of Orillion a chance at peace. We'll see how it pans out.
Full log's attached.
Attachment:
Code: [31.10.2018 01:28:09] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Ah, scenic Omicron Delta.
[31.10.2018 01:29:17] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I was promised the image of research, science, advancement, discovering the unknown, but the Core
[31.10.2018 01:29:19] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: does none of it.
[31.10.2018 01:29:30] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Oh, mass murdering, the Order has done that, yes.
[31.10.2018 01:29:35] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Overwatch, anyway.
[31.10.2018 01:29:42] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Indeed, but the slavery part?
[31.10.2018 01:29:50] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I was referring to the Core.
[31.10.2018 01:29:54] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: noted.
[31.10.2018 01:30:00] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: People are subject to alien experimentation.
[31.10.2018 01:30:23] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Both sides are guilty of doing wrong, its how we act now that can turn the future just a little bit brighter.
[31.10.2018 01:30:30] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: This was not the people I wanted to be with. As I said, we were deceived.
[31.10.2018 01:30:38] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: The image twists.
[31.10.2018 01:30:49] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: All things in this universe is surely balanced, there's no black and white.
[31.10.2018 01:30:50] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: So you deserted because you found the truth.
[31.10.2018 01:31:04] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Yes, and I couldn't change the organisation by myself.
[31.10.2018 01:31:04] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I would have died.
[31.10.2018 01:31:19] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Then why does the Overwatch hate you so?
[31.10.2018 01:31:23] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Because...
[31.10.2018 01:31:31] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I actually don't know the real reason.
[31.10.2018 01:31:37] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: They just backstabbed.
[31.10.2018 01:31:43] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: You must have done something.
[31.10.2018 01:31:56] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: No... I believe they wanted u---
[31.10.2018 01:31:58] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Killed an Agent, carried nomadic equipment... something
[31.10.2018 01:31:58] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: oh, my memory clicked.
[31.10.2018 01:32:20] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Right, that secondary fleet vessel that didn't respect our privacy and personal space.
[31.10.2018 01:32:31] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: They were constantly intruding, trying to initiate a deep scan on our vessel.
[31.10.2018 01:32:37] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: We told them many times to stop.
[31.10.2018 01:32:48] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Thats a good reason to defend yourself.. hmm
[31.10.2018 01:32:54] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: They continued, pressed on, and ran the risk of interfereing with our equipment.
[31.10.2018 01:32:59] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: They invaded our privacy.
[31.10.2018 01:33:04] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I told them - many many times - to stop.
[31.10.2018 01:33:14] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I threatened them, they didn't listen.
[31.10.2018 01:33:16] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: So you destroyed it.
[31.10.2018 01:33:19] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I had to force my hand to stand for our rights.
[31.10.2018 01:33:28] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: A Core vessel came along to shoot it too, regardless.
[31.10.2018 01:33:37] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Respect is a mutual path.
[31.10.2018 01:33:47] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Agreed.
[31.10.2018 01:33:52] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Yet, the Order are hypocritical.
[31.10.2018 01:34:16] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Their secondary fleet engages us, breaking the no fire pact initiated long ago on sketchy terms, and says this doesn't violate
[31.10.2018 01:34:16] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: it.
[31.10.2018 01:34:24] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Truly pathetic. Honorless.
[31.10.2018 01:34:26] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: What I dont understand if this was a secondary Fleet vessel why did the Overwatch have to step in.
[31.10.2018 01:34:45] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Because the "oh-so-mighty-Grand Admiral" thinks he is a father.
[31.10.2018 01:34:50] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Then again its hard to understand the Grand Admiral regarless.
[31.10.2018 01:34:56] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: It is their loss. We never provided tactical data about the Core to them.
[31.10.2018 01:35:18] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: If your quarrel is with the Overwatch why give us problems?
[31.10.2018 01:35:29] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Because they force their hand on the secondary fleet to harm us.
[31.10.2018 01:35:42] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: My people have died and suffered, I cannot take chances.
[31.10.2018 01:35:56] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: They would rather target us than the Nomads, we have seen this in Omicron Delta nights ago.
[31.10.2018 01:36:06] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: They retreated at the sign of Nomads approaching, they were near the Freeport.
[31.10.2018 01:36:12] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Two battleship sized forms.
[31.10.2018 01:36:30] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: I was not informed of an attack. Unfortunate.
[31.10.2018 01:36:36] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Thankfully we destroyed the creatures and saved the Ingenuus vessel.,
[31.10.2018 01:36:50] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Just you?
[31.10.2018 01:37:00] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I had assistance from a rogue Order vessel.
[31.10.2018 01:37:08] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: A rogue what?
[31.10.2018 01:37:11] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Order vessel.
[31.10.2018 01:37:18] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Thats impossible.
[31.10.2018 01:37:19] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Amenhotep, you haven't heard of it?
[31.10.2018 01:37:23] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: No, definitely possible.
[31.10.2018 01:37:32] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I can tell you now, that we have rogue agents in our organisation.
[31.10.2018 01:37:35] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: I have never read such reports.
[31.10.2018 01:37:38] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Of course, they still wish to fight the Nomads.
[31.10.2018 01:38:06] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I'm surprised you haven't seen the news network that the Order Overwatch blaps out.
[31.10.2018 01:38:16] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Apparently I'm infested because I was studying a Nomad, hah!
[31.10.2018 01:38:18] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: I dont know if this "Rogue Order Vessel" is a good or a bad thing but I will get informed.
[31.10.2018 01:38:32] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Tell you what,
[31.10.2018 01:38:38] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: since you've been...
[31.10.2018 01:38:41] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: hrrrhmm-hhmm...
[31.10.2018 01:38:43] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Normal.
[31.10.2018 01:38:51] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I can pull strings to make sure it doesn't get in your way.
[31.10.2018 01:39:07] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Why would you do this for us?
[31.10.2018 01:39:15] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: And are you expecting something in return?
[31.10.2018 01:39:18] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: You acted like a person, you are using your head.
[31.10.2018 01:39:31] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: You seem to be one of those people who I consider, "good person - bad place. "
[31.10.2018 01:39:52] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Well It was never my intention on being in the Order let alone leading a cell.
[31.10.2018 01:39:52] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I have met some good people of the Order who have the misfortunate of being painted in a bad light because of association.
[31.10.2018 01:40:00] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: You lead a cell?
[31.10.2018 01:40:08] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Maybe I'm just crazy.
[31.10.2018 01:40:18] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Let's leave it at that. Crazy. Just like the Overwatch says./
[31.10.2018 01:40:21] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: I am Doctor Stephen Callahan, Leader of the Legacy of Orillion cell.
[31.10.2018 01:41:03] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Legacy of Orillion. Hmm.
[31.10.2018 01:41:04] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: This Osiris is an experiment of mine, using experimental weapons.
[31.10.2018 01:41:07] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: No, I do not recognise it.
[31.10.2018 01:41:11] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: We've detected that, yes.
[31.10.2018 01:41:36] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Well, to make a long story short, we do things differently than the overwatch.
[31.10.2018 01:41:48] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: using our head as you put it.
[31.10.2018 01:42:43] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: And... your MO?
[31.10.2018 01:43:43] Jane.Foster: Hello, what do we have here?
[31.10.2018 01:43:49] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Nomads are our top priority, Protect Omicron Mu and Epsilon with absolute force, everything else is depends on
[31.10.2018 01:43:58] |O|-CV-Neteru: the severity of the situation.
[31.10.2018 01:44:00] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: I'unno, lady, you're the one looking at it.
[31.10.2018 01:45:13] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I assume you mean the total destruction of the Nomads?
[31.10.2018 01:45:19] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: indeed so.
[31.10.2018 01:45:32] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Forgive my breif description.
[31.10.2018 01:45:36] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Even if pacification of them was possible?
[31.10.2018 01:45:54] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Elaborate.
[31.10.2018 01:46:13] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: If it was possible to disarm them. Make them docile.
[31.10.2018 01:46:56] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: The Nomads attacked me after I got my Doctorate in Engineering, my little girl was with me. She died after we got
[31.10.2018 01:46:58] |O|-CV-Neteru: shot down.
[31.10.2018 01:47:07] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: So no, they all must perish.
[31.10.2018 01:47:15] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I see. I'm sorry for your loss.
[31.10.2018 01:47:32] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I can... relate, perhaps not as close as that, or maybe it is.
[31.10.2018 01:47:33] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Losing a child is somthing I wish on no one.
[31.10.2018 01:48:04] Jane.Foster: I'm not the one to judge, not one with a smart brain, but I don't think that "pacifying" them doesn't seems as an option to me.
[31.10.2018 01:48:04] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: My wife cant even look at me, I am to blame for her death in my wifes eyes.
[31.10.2018 01:48:13] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I have lost countless amount of colleagues, friends and family to them too.
[31.10.2018 01:48:31] Jane.Foster: I mean... "Pacifying" them doesn't seems like an appropriate option for me. There.
[31.10.2018 01:48:40] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: It was a hypotheotical.
[31.10.2018 01:49:15] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Regardless, even if it was an option, its not something we would take.
[31.10.2018 01:49:20] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Why?
[31.10.2018 01:49:29] Jane.Foster: Because enemies must be exterminated.
[31.10.2018 01:49:34] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Negative.
[31.10.2018 01:49:52] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Would you not rather have the doors to learn more?
[31.10.2018 01:49:59] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: To help understand how we can protect others?
[31.10.2018 01:49:59] Jane.Foster: Thought you think that way in the Order.
[31.10.2018 01:50:30] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Their threat has gone back to 800 A.S. and in all my studies I have learned one thing. Sirius was their territory,
[31.10.2018 01:50:34] |O|-CV-Neteru: they wont give it up
[31.10.2018 01:50:42] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Yes, but as I said, it was a hypotheotical.
[31.10.2018 01:50:58] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: This could have differents causes leading to it, chemical warfare, disabling their mindshare, so on.
[31.10.2018 01:51:18] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I'm saying would you rather get rid of them for good, or have the chance of keeping them as merely zoo creatures for study.
[31.10.2018 01:51:32] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: We dont even know if their "Mindshare" is somthing applicable to the Nomads. Current research shows they use a
[31.10.2018 01:51:36] |O|-CV-Neteru: hivemind mentality
[31.10.2018 01:51:40] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: uh.
[31.10.2018 01:51:42] |O|-CV-Neteru: But no proof on this Mindshare.
[31.10.2018 01:51:46] Jane.Foster: Eh... Disabling a mindshare... Even for me, it sounds a little barbaric.
[31.10.2018 01:51:51] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: their mindshare is their hive mind.
[31.10.2018 01:52:11] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Telepathic thoughts, conscious and communication.
[31.10.2018 01:52:20] IRG|Itherael: V: Just technical names for it. Some people call it a Hivemind, others say mindshare. Mindshare suggests information -
[31.10.2018 01:52:23] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Through studying, not warfare, I have come to learn of this.
[31.10.2018 01:52:29] IRG|Itherael: is shared from hive to individual.
[31.10.2018 01:52:37] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: To my understanding Hive mind is a one organism controling all of them, a Mind---
[31.10.2018 01:52:48] |O|-CV-Neteru: yes what Itherael said.
[31.10.2018 01:52:51] Jane.Foster: And vice-versa, Itherael?
[31.10.2018 01:52:52] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: They are several entities with their own personalities.
[31.10.2018 01:53:07] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Note how some of the smaller forms can be more friendly.
[31.10.2018 01:53:21] IRG|Itherael: V: Each individual would share its learned material with the entire hive consciousness, should that hypothesis be conclusive.
[31.10.2018 01:53:48] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: We cant know for sure.
[31.10.2018 01:53:54] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: You - perhaps.
[31.10.2018 01:54:12] IRG|Itherael: V: Not unless you were to submurge a consciousness into such a state and be able to return it out of it.
[31.10.2018 01:54:20] IRG|Itherael: V: Which to my knowledge - is impossible.
[31.10.2018 01:54:45] Jane.Foster: Yeah... I can guess there's no coming back from "mindsharing" with these things.
[31.10.2018 01:54:52] IRG|Itherael: V: With anything.
[31.10.2018 01:55:21] IRG|Itherael: V: Mindsharing spreads the consciousness across organisms, uniting them as one. To sever that connection is to sever nerves -
[31.10.2018 01:55:30] IRG|Itherael: from one another, and one would perish.
[31.10.2018 01:55:34] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Not necessarily.
[31.10.2018 01:55:35] IRG|Itherael: V: If not both.
[31.10.2018 01:55:56] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I will tell you this, some do go mad after losing connection, but there are recorded cases of them being too far from
[31.10.2018 01:55:58] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: their connection.
[31.10.2018 01:56:09] Jane.Foster: Yikes...
[31.10.2018 01:56:09] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: The young ones, the morphs, aren't fully connected.
[31.10.2018 01:56:25] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I seriously spent too much time personally investigating this.
[31.10.2018 01:56:28] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: But hey, it paid off.
[31.10.2018 01:56:29] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I guess.
[31.10.2018 01:56:50] IRG|Itherael: V: This has been supported. Morphs forced to evolve and can cause rival consciousnesses in the meantime, but I have no records
[31.10.2018 01:56:57] IRG|Itherael: of survival cases once assymilated.
[31.10.2018 01:57:05] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Yeah - well - you're just a virtual interface.
[31.10.2018 01:57:09] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: [groans]
[31.10.2018 01:57:35] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: There's always more to it than raw data, analysis, or the likes.
[31.10.2018 01:57:45] IRG|Itherael: V: That may be true, but you of all people should know that even code can evolve.
[31.10.2018 01:57:50] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Oh, I know.
[31.10.2018 01:57:59] Jane.Foster: Never saw a squid that could be actually "severed" from the share. They all look the same. And most importantly - their voices
[31.10.2018 01:58:01] Jane.Foster: are the same.
[31.10.2018 01:58:01] IRG|Itherael: V: That said, I still have much to learn.
[31.10.2018 01:58:15] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: We all do.
[31.10.2018 01:58:22] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I'm not sure if I should be proud, or not, but somehow, I have managed to sever a Nomad and kill it.
[31.10.2018 01:58:33] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I feel wrong for doing it.
[31.10.2018 01:58:47] IRG|Itherael: V: Fortunately, I have a well of time to continue learning all I can.
[31.10.2018 01:58:49] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Alien, robotic, or not, it was an essence of life that was taken away.
[31.10.2018 01:59:36] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: I dont have much time to learn as you all do.
[31.10.2018 01:59:55] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Sure you do. Life is a learning experience.
[31.10.2018 02:00:00] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: No matter how old or young you are.
[31.10.2018 02:00:25] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: not when you have a Degenrative tissue disease.
[31.10.2018 02:00:48] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: I have a few more years left in me so I will do all I can before I pass.
[31.10.2018 02:00:57] Jane.Foster: When you're not Cretan, yes.
[31.10.2018 02:01:00] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I know someone who suffers the same fate, but they press on for the sake of knowledge and sharing with others.
[31.10.2018 02:01:14] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: But, through technology, I'm sure you can extend those years.
[31.10.2018 02:01:22] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Unless you are a naturalist, which I can understand and empathise.
[31.10.2018 02:01:41] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: True, but one day I wish to see my child once again.
[31.10.2018 02:01:57] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: You don't have to sit down and accept fate, you can fight against it...
[31.10.2018 02:02:13] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Golanski's blapping on the news wire is wrong about how we embrace technology.
[31.10.2018 02:02:15] Jane.Foster: Maybe it's something they want.
[31.10.2018 02:02:24] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: We don't do it to enslave, or harm, or subvert anyone to it,
[31.10.2018 02:02:31] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: but rather to help people and end suffering.
[31.10.2018 02:02:44] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: No one should be forced into anything.
[31.10.2018 02:03:30] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: I have time to decide how I want my life to go, so for now I try not to think about it.
[31.10.2018 02:03:54] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Ignoring the issue won't alleviate it. There is still help.
[31.10.2018 02:04:36] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: The Hospital on Akabat has been treating me and I do feel less pain than before.
[31.10.2018 02:04:45] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: hah, the medical on Akabat.
[31.10.2018 02:05:02] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Believe it or not, they have attempted to treat me there too.
[31.10.2018 02:05:11] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: [swears under the mask silently]
[31.10.2018 02:05:19] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Urr-rh... Memorised too much.
[31.10.2018 02:05:34] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Well to be honest, treatment for those in a position like mine are given with much more attention and care.
[31.10.2018 02:05:52] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: This was some form of diplomatic attempt, or the like.
[31.10.2018 02:06:02] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I'm not even sure of anything anymore, my mind is set elsewhere.
[31.10.2018 02:06:21] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Not the safest attitude out in the Omicrons.
[31.10.2018 02:06:50] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I've had the "good" side of the Order and very much - definitely - very so - the bad side of the Order.
[31.10.2018 02:07:10] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: The torture cells on Taba are mildly disappointing, you had to resort to chemical injections!
[31.10.2018 02:08:14] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: I never like those methods anyways.
[31.10.2018 02:08:21] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Fuh-
[31.10.2018 02:08:30] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Thats the Grand Admirals erotic fantasy
[31.10.2018 02:08:33] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Hrrrrm, bringing up trauma again...
[31.10.2018 02:08:59] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Their - uh - Kelly's little game, Overwatch operative, was to make my body react to sunlight.
[31.10.2018 02:09:25] Jane.Foster: Yikes...
[31.10.2018 02:09:32] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Inserting something into my chemistry. I had to hide in the darkness for a very long time.
[31.10.2018 02:09:36] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I was back in the Core, mind you.
[31.10.2018 02:09:38] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Well that's creatively f*cked up.
[31.10.2018 02:09:39] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Sick little turdling.
[31.10.2018 02:09:52] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Oh, right, and the attempted brainwash to fight for them.
[31.10.2018 02:09:55] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: That implant.
[31.10.2018 02:10:11] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Either way, she was a sadistic bitch,
[31.10.2018 02:10:13] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: the bad kind of it.
[31.10.2018 02:10:39] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Now you know why I wear masks and robes.
[31.10.2018 02:10:45] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Not only for looks, but for comfort.
[31.10.2018 02:11:33] Jane.Foster: Suffering from photophobia?
[31.10.2018 02:11:35] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: I preffer a suite, looking professional was something my father taught me, though someone in your circumstance
[31.10.2018 02:11:38] |O|-CV-Neteru: i can understand.
[31.10.2018 02:11:49] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: That and none of you have the invitation to see my beautifully scarred face.
[31.10.2018 02:11:56] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Oh, Suits.
[31.10.2018 02:12:00] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: That's a very Nodtviet thing.
[31.10.2018 02:12:02] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: He did that too.
[31.10.2018 02:12:46] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Yes, Suit. Looking the part is half the battle.
[31.10.2018 02:12:55] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: He has many suits, an entire room dedicated to it.
[31.10.2018 02:13:17] Jane.Foster: Meh... Don't like fancy looks. Prefer the good old flying suit.
[31.10.2018 02:13:30] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Looking good is definitely half the battle.
[31.10.2018 02:13:50] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Grunts like me love getting dirty though.
[31.10.2018 02:15:41] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: I have to much paper work to get "dirty" in a sense.
[31.10.2018 02:15:52] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Yes, I know that.
[31.10.2018 02:16:05] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I've done my fair share as starting up from dirty bottom to the top.
[31.10.2018 02:17:01] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: I hope you see now that Legacy is not as bad as you think.
[31.10.2018 02:17:28] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Actions prove more than words, as various experiences has taught me.
[31.10.2018 02:17:34] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Do not think I am skeptical without reason.
[31.10.2018 02:17:44] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: I will give you the benefit of the doubt though.
[31.10.2018 02:18:10] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Everything takes time.
[31.10.2018 02:18:39] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: My people will be far more skeptical than I, though truth be told I am holding back.
[31.10.2018 02:18:47] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: We will see.
[31.10.2018 02:19:21] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Well, I appriciate you giving it a shot.
[31.10.2018 02:20:11] A/)-ACV-Eidolon.Wraith: Break my last hope in Humanity and I might just become the monster that Golanski tries to portray me as.
[31.10.2018 02:20:34] |O|-CV-Neteru: Callahan: Never.
[31.10.2018 02:20:35] Jane.Foster: There is hope in us?
[31.10.2018 02:20:46] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: But, you know, no pressure.
Message ends.
RE: [HI] Horizon Insights - Status Reports - Thexare - 05-27-2019
Signal received.
Sender: Caitlin Moore
Division: Research and Development
Involved Ships: [HI]Caitlin.Moore, Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury
Location: Johnson Supply Depot
Tags: escort, Synth Foods, engine, maintenance
Priority: Low
Report Details:
While testing some experimental engine modifications on my Voyager, I encountered an Oasis-class liner, SFV Lap of Luxury, operated by Synth Foods. I saw an opportunity to find out what Synth was doing out here and offered escort, which was a round trip to and from Omega-49. Synth appears to be helping the Zoners get out of Omega-49 since Bretonia took over.
They seem to have reasonably peaceful relations with the local Corsairs, enough to not get their temporary outpost shot down at least. So that's good.
My engine modifications resulted in approximately 3% improved fuel efficiency in the Omicrons, but more importantly a roughly 15% reduction in maintenance times. The Wlaker Nebula needs some additional filters and calibration, but I expect similar results when that's done. Total modification cost so far is rather negligible, easily paid for in meintenance savings after only a few flights.
Attachment:
[Caitlin's note: Started in Omicron Gamma.]
[27.05.2019 00:37:27] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Well howdy there.
[27.05.2019 00:37:34] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: Heya!
[27.05.2019 00:38:58] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: So, where ya headed?
[27.05.2019 00:39:10] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: Oh, Gran Canaria. Why do you ask?
[27.05.2019 00:39:20] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Want an escort? The Edge Worlds can be pretty rough.
[27.05.2019 00:39:35] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: Can't hurt!
[27.05.2019 00:40:07] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Main office won't mind, gives me a chance to get a look around the Omegas.
[27.05.2019 00:40:19] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: Makes sense. So, what's Cryer doing all the way out here?
[27.05.2019 00:40:30] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: We've got a few deep-space labs we're maintaining.
[27.05.2019 00:40:47] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: Deep space labs, huh? Sounds neat.
[27.05.2019 00:40:55] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: Just researching more drugs?
[27.05.2019 00:41:17] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Oh, never know what you'll find outside the Houses.
[27.05.2019 00:41:45] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: Yeah, there are some oddities out here. Like people that would build a station next to a neutron star.
[27.05.2019 00:41:51] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Cryer's been interested in expanding their deep space presence, that's what our focus is in Horizon Insights.
[27.05.2019 00:42:03] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: Never heard of you. New startup?
[27.05.2019 00:42:08] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: And these Zoners out here are some of our best customers for, y'know, obvious reasons.
[27.05.2019 00:42:22] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: These Zoners have been giving us a lot of hassle.
[27.05.2019 00:42:22] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Subsidiary branch, but yeah we're a pretty recent addition to the Cryer family.
[27.05.2019 00:42:42] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: I just don't get it. Every time we bring a load of Migrants to the relief station, that Velvet group flips out.
[27.05.2019 00:42:52] Death: ]\[el was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[27.05.2019 00:42:57] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: "Oh, you didn't bring a Liner," or "Oh, you didn't have an escort!"
[27.05.2019 00:43:14] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: Now they're complaining that we're just outright jumping the people to Theta.
[27.05.2019 00:43:21] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Yeah, see, the thing about dealing with people that move out to the boonies just to get away from people is
[27.05.2019 00:43:25] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: a lot of them are just dicks.
[27.05.2019 00:44:21] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: Evidently.
[27.05.2019 00:44:42] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Some groups are friendlier than others. Careful with the people out at Eleven, they're pretty jumpy. Can't blame 'em really.
[27.05.2019 00:45:04] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: Yeah, they're the ones we've been dealing with. Evidently they administrate Corfu as well.
[27.05.2019 00:45:06] Tip: The world of Freelancer is full of ambiguity just like real life is. Not all characters showing up as hostile are your enemies. Likewise - not all characters showing up as neutral are your friends.
[27.05.2019 00:45:57] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Yeah, I think that arrangement's been in place for a while.They sometimes consolidate management of nearby stations.
[27.05.2019 00:46:04] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: You'd figure they'd be a bit more appreciative of free humanitarian aid. Gotta' keep the company PR looking good.
[27.05.2019 00:46:12] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Canaria and, what was it... Lanzarote, I think? were like that.
[27.05.2019 00:46:25] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: I wouldn't know, unless I've made a delivery there.
[27.05.2019 00:46:39] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Horizon's dealt with the guys at Eleven before, but Velvet's a new group.
[27.05.2019 00:46:56] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Captaining these big Transports is a new thing for me. Us people in the Hotshot division are used to Freighters.
[27.05.2019 00:47:05] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Sometimes- agh, damned autopilot - a new group tries to look tough and just makes their own lives harder.
[27.05.2019 00:47:19] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Can you blame them, though? How many times have the Core walked all over 11?
[27.05.2019 00:47:33] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: And if not Core, someone else.
[27.05.2019 00:48:01] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Need the dimmer filter on my viewscreen every time I come here.
[27.05.2019 00:48:10] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Though, to be honest, it might not be enough times. Seems like they care more about their egos than the people Synth is trying
[27.05.2019 00:48:12] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: to help.
[27.05.2019 00:48:47] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: There's been issues out there that can make everyone look like an enemy, plus the well known inherent stresses of life in deep
[27.05.2019 00:48:51] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: space.
[27.05.2019 00:49:07] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: They'd be better off rotating duties between Freeports, but that's not what they do.
[27.05.2019 00:49:08] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Yeah, well, having uppity Zoners hampering our operations isn't making life easier for anyone.
[27.05.2019 00:49:22] hot.pants: Hasmed: peace
[27.05.2019 00:49:27] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Listen, we're going to be offloading and takin on people for about 10 minutes.
[27.05.2019 00:49:32] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Well, howdy.
[27.05.2019 00:49:35] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Aubrey: Hiya!
[27.05.2019 00:49:43] 2019-05-27 00:49:43 SMT Traffic control alert: Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury has requested to dock
[27.05.2019 00:49:48] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: If you're here when we release the mooring clamps, feel free to follow back to Theta.
[27.05.2019 00:49:54] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Sounds good.
[27.05.2019 00:59:11] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: We're ready to roll when you are.
[27.05.2019 00:59:20] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: I'm clear, was just getting minor repairs.
[27.05.2019 00:59:26] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Busy chatting up the Zoner? Oh, that's less fun.
[27.05.2019 00:59:28] Death: test0 suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[27.05.2019 00:59:46] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Looks like you're headed the same way we are.
[27.05.2019 01:00:11] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Mhmm, we subcontracted a few pilots from other Liberty corporations.
[27.05.2019 01:00:21] hot.pants: Alfonso; and DSE thinks is nice to transport people like cattles
[27.05.2019 01:00:30] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Pipe down back there, no one asked.
[27.05.2019 01:00:50] Francis_Torvul-T: Just a contracted transport pilot. Working for whoever needs goods hauled.
[27.05.2019 01:01:17] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Here comes another uppity Zoner. Watch this.
[27.05.2019 01:01:28] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Seems to have changed course.
[27.05.2019 01:03:38] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: So, anything else interesting I should know about you?
[27.05.2019 01:03:45] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Other than this mystery science your division is doing out here.
[27.05.2019 01:04:17] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Oh, can't think of much. We're just here to secure and expand Cryer's facilities out here.
[27.05.2019 01:04:40] Francis_Torvul-T: The ship's also been retrofitted to make things more suitable for large transit of people, its no luxury liner of course...
[27.05.2019 01:04:43] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: A lot of that is getting along with the locals, which is really the hardest part.
[27.05.2019 01:04:57] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Well that's less fun than I had anticipated. Do you just run deliveries, or are you a scientist yourself?
[27.05.2019 01:04:58] Francis_Torvul-T: but when you have a humanitarian crisis to deal with....
[27.05.2019 01:05:33] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: I do the occasional deep-space project, but I'm more of an engineer.
[27.05.2019 01:05:47] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: I help make sure our ships can deal with the anomalies and hazards out here.
[27.05.2019 01:05:59] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Other than this star, they really don't seem all that bad.
[27.05.2019 01:06:08] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: And as long as you've got shields, it just scratches the paint a bit.
[27.05.2019 01:06:27] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: I'm sure you've seen more than I have. Glorified pizza boy and all, you know.
[27.05.2019 01:06:30] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Long-term exposure still has issues even through shields, unfortunately.
[27.05.2019 01:06:36] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Big problem on Freeport 5.
[27.05.2019 01:06:46] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Tell that to the people on Leon and the Fr-, yeah.
[27.05.2019 01:07:16] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: But they're here because no one else wants to be, more than anything. So we ship out the medicine they need and leave it at tha
[27.05.2019 01:07:21] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: that.
[27.05.2019 01:07:46] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: I really don't get that. How can you enjoy being out here? It gets so lonely.
[27.05.2019 01:08:13] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Some people need their space, to get away from the past, or just because they can't handle people for whatever reason.
[27.05.2019 01:08:17] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Ain't really my place to say.
[27.05.2019 01:08:41] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Lot of 'em really just don't trust the Houses, and I can hardly blame them there.
[27.05.2019 01:08:55] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: [He shrugs slightly.] Whatever floats their boat, I guess. Bretonia has been giving people good reasons not to trust them.
[27.05.2019 01:09:05] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Same with Rheinland, really.
[27.05.2019 01:09:32] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: And hell, maybe some think that's the best place to hide to stay away from Gallia.
[27.05.2019 01:10:00] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: To be perfectly honest, as much of a good Liberty citizen as I am, I can't help but think that we're fighting a losing battle.
[27.05.2019 01:10:11] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Should have just fed them the Bretonians and boarded up California.
[27.05.2019 01:10:29] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: The Republic is dumping god knows how many trillions of credits and lives into a lost cause.
[27.05.2019 01:10:40] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: That'd leave 'em stronger when the time comes to invade California in force, though.
[27.05.2019 01:10:50] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: You'd be throwing away even more lives in California doing it that way.
[27.05.2019 01:11:08] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Just turn off the Jumpgates. It's not like they can bring a full fleet through the holes.
[27.05.2019 01:11:22] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: But we're past that, now that they've broken through Magellan.
[27.05.2019 01:11:55] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Well, we'll see what comes of it. It's mostly academic for me, honestly.
[27.05.2019 01:12:14] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: As long as you're out here, you're probably right.
[27.05.2019 01:12:27] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: I don't see the Gallics giving half a damn about Theta or Gamma.
[27.05.2019 01:12:36] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: At least, not until the Corsairs start poking them.
[27.05.2019 01:12:54] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: I've read about their type. They won't stop until they run out of steam or run out of space.
[27.05.2019 01:13:14] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: The good news is, runnin' out of steam is way more likely.
[27.05.2019 01:13:29] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: We'll see. I get the impression they're playing up their weakness.
[27.05.2019 01:13:31] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Oh this place doesn't look good.
[27.05.2019 01:13:45] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: It's temporary. We'll be de-orbiting it within a week.
[27.05.2019 01:13:51] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Ah, makes sense.
[27.05.2019 01:14:05] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: The Migrants only spend an hour or two at most on the station before being shuttled to the planet.
[27.05.2019 01:14:14] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Not much point patching up the asteroid dents for something that temporary.
[27.05.2019 01:14:32] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Exactly. It's more of a shipping platform than a full-on base.
[27.05.2019 01:14:53] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Hence why the Corsairs aren't bothering us too badly about it.
[27.05.2019 01:15:24] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: To be honest, they've always seemed easier to handle than the Outcasts.
[27.05.2019 01:15:38] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Those guys are just nuts.
[27.05.2019 01:15:53] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: The Outcasts have a stick jammed so far up their collective asses they've got bark stuck in their teeth.
[27.05.2019 01:15:57] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: The Corsairs are simpler.
[27.05.2019 01:16:09] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: A few bottles of rum, a few tubes of Synth Paste, and they're happy.
[27.05.2019 01:16:46] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: And really, can't blame 'em much. Man's gotta eat.
[27.05.2019 01:16:58] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Exactly. That's what Synth Foods is for, after all, right?
[27.05.2019 01:18:12] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Bet y'all were glad when the Landbewhat collapsed.
[27.05.2019 01:18:33] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: I won't say I was personally happy about that. Don't let corporate hear, but they're still people with lives.
[27.05.2019 01:18:42] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: You know, families and stuff. Just like the rest of us.
[27.05.2019 01:19:04] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Yeah, I hope they found their way elsewhere, but I can't sympathize much with all the destruction.
[27.05.2019 01:19:46] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Seems to me they got screwed by Rheinland and blamed Synth.
[27.05.2019 01:20:28] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Well, if your planet can't feed the people, you might need to step up and admit a bit of fault.
[27.05.2019 01:20:49] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Populations can only grow as fast as plants and animals.
[27.05.2019 01:21:03] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: But Rheinland's had issues with pride and mismanagement for a long time.
[27.05.2019 01:21:17] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: I mean, we are talking about a nation that went to war with a mining guild and lost.
[27.05.2019 01:21:29] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Then went to war with Liberty twice, and lost.
[27.05.2019 01:22:55] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Ah well, can't complain too much about them. If only because that's the easy access route to one of our bases.
[27.05.2019 01:23:39] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: No sense in complaining about much of anything. Not going to change a thing.
[27.05.2019 01:26:48] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Hmm. Think the engines will need a bit of retuning for the Omega region, but they work mostly fine as it is.
[27.05.2019 01:26:58] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Particles from the Walker don't seem to be causing significant issues.
[27.05.2019 01:27:25] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Well, that's... Good? I suppose. I'm no engineer, I wouldn't know the first thing about all that.
[27.05.2019 01:28:34] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Mostly just means less maintenance time and less wear and tear.
[27.05.2019 01:28:46] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Gotcha. Well, listen, it's been a pleasure, but the end of my shift is coming up.
[27.05.2019 01:28:51] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Maybe I'll see you later.
[27.05.2019 01:29:06] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Yeah, I gotta get back and write a report myself.
[27.05.2019 01:29:11] Synth|SFV-Lap.of.Luxury: Alright, fly safe.
[27.05.2019 01:29:14] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: You too.
Message ends.
RE: [HI] Horizon Insights - Status Reports - Thexare - 05-28-2019
Signal received.
Sender: Kenny Lawson
Division: Shipping Operations
Involved Ships: [HI]HTV-Flagstone, Core|WV-Caesar
Location: Yaren Base, Omicron Delta
Tags: Outcasts, Core, Bretonia
Priority: High
Report Details:
I think Core's doing business with the Outcasts.
They say they'll still attempt to provide security in the region, but this is going to be an issue.
Also, Core's got a Bretonian carrier? When'd that happen?
In more routine news, ran some medical supplies out to New London, rad sickness treatment to Five, and medicinal elixirs to Eleven.
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[28.05.2019 01:56:20] Core|WV-Caesar: Ave.
[28.05.2019 01:56:26] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Well howdy-do.
[28.05.2019 01:56:39] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Don't, uh, see a whole lotta Bretonian ships out here.
[28.05.2019 01:56:43] Core|WV-Caesar: That's a very odd ship designation
[28.05.2019 01:56:56] Core|WV-Caesar: Don't see a whole lotta Cryer vessels around either
[28.05.2019 01:57:09] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: We've got a base nearby, thought y'all had heard about it.
[28.05.2019 01:57:22] Core|WV-Caesar: I might'have heard something about it at some point
[28.05.2019 01:57:33] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Not that I ever enjoy flying to the damned thing.
[28.05.2019 01:57:43] Core|WV-Caesar: Isn't it in some god damned nebula?
[28.05.2019 01:57:50] Core|WV-Caesar: In Chi if i recall correctly?
[28.05.2019 01:58:03] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Yep, that's the one. Just a thick soup of dust and rocks.
[28.05.2019 01:58:19] Core|WV-Caesar: Aye. A bit hard to pinpoint it exactly hence the nebula
[28.05.2019 01:58:36] Core|WV-Caesar: So - what brings you around to the Core civilian hub?
[28.05.2019 01:58:49] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: So, I'm with Horizon Insights, we're a Cryer subsidiary focusing on Cryer's more long-range work.
[28.05.2019 01:59:09] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Atka and Johnson are our main focuses right now, and building relations with the locals to keep 'em running smoothly.
[28.05.2019 01:59:16] Core|WV-Caesar: Can't say I've ever heard of your group
[28.05.2019 01:59:39] Core|WV-Caesar: My name is Nevro Zac. Paladin of The Core. Sole captain of the Skadi warship
[28.05.2019 02:00:01] Core|WV-Caesar: Currently in command of the Caesar, but obviously this is only temporary
[28.05.2019 02:00:17] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Kenny Lawson, I run the Flagstone for Horizon's shipping operations.
[28.05.2019 02:00:23] Core|WV-Caesar: Since you're new around, I'll ahve to give you a notice
[28.05.2019 02:00:42] Core|WV-Caesar: The Core has recently been given orders to cease hostilities with most Outcasts in the "Northern" Omicrons
[28.05.2019 02:01:13] Core|WV-Caesar: Seeing their trade vessels around would be something scheduled, but their transports may be accompanied by escorts
[28.05.2019 02:01:21] Core|WV-Caesar: I advise to watch your step around them
[28.05.2019 02:01:23] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: That's a hell of a thing. Thanks for the heads up.
[28.05.2019 02:01:37] Core|WV-Caesar: Obviously The Core will provide security, but space is vast
[28.05.2019 02:02:06] Core|WV-Caesar: We can't be everywhere at all time
[28.05.2019 02:02:27] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Well then. That's going to be interesting, I'll have to inform our security. Anything y'all need out here?
[28.05.2019 02:02:55] Core|WV-Caesar: I wouldn't know. I am an officer of The Core. It's best if you contact the Guildmaster or the APM
[28.05.2019 02:03:24] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Fair enough, I'll kick that up the chain and see how the boss wants to proceed.
[28.05.2019 02:03:41] Core|WV-Caesar: Good. I'm glad we had a chance to to talk
[28.05.2019 02:04:03] Core|WV-Caesar: If you or more vessels of this Cryer subsidiary find their way in Core space
[28.05.2019 02:04:21] Core|WV-Caesar: Be advised - you have the obligation to abide by The Omicronis Legal Codex
[28.05.2019 02:04:41] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Won't have to worry about that. We're a law-abiding Libertonian company.
[28.05.2019 02:05:02] Core|WV-Caesar: I feel better knowing that I've done my job and informed you
[28.05.2019 02:05:53] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Of course. Am I clear to moor? My crew could use a chance to stretch their legs.
[28.05.2019 02:05:56] Core|WV-Caesar: I'll be landing shortly on Nauru. Everything in order?
[28.05.2019 02:05:59] Core|WV-Caesar: Ofcourse you are.
[28.05.2019 02:06:06] Core|WV-Caesar: Safe landing!
[28.05.2019 02:06:10] [HI]HTV-Flagstone: Kenny: Aye, you too.
Message ends.
RE: [HI] Horizon Insights - Status Reports - Thexare - 09-23-2019
Signal received.
Sender: Caitlin Moore
Division: Research & Development
Involved Ships: [HI]Caitlin.Moore, Destruction, ApS|CRV-Justicia
Location: Atka Research Station, Sigma-17
Tags: Apostatas, Commune, Corsairs
Priority: Medium
Report Details:
Cryer's got one of their own ships out here, a Titanic called.... Destruction? Odd choice. Maybe a freelancer on contract? They were flying empty through Kappa, which is... weird. Might wanna call the main office and see what's up with that.
I went to Freeport 9 to pick up our gun order for installation. While running the initial integration setup outside, I met an Apostatas gunboat, CRV Justicia. We had a discussion, in which unusual Zoner activity and a resurgent Commune were mentioned. The captain didn't elaborate on the Zoner movements, unfortunately. Logs attached, but it's mostly the typical pleasantries. Fly carefully, try not to die, we'll sell you drugs, there's political unrest, yadda yadda.
Initial integration of Scythe-type tachyon cannons and Hades heavy pulse cannons appears to be going well. Further testing is needed, but so far power fluctuations appear to be within acceptable ranges, and ensuring stability only results in a slight loss of efficiency. Of course, that's just on the popular Chalice-series freighter-scale power generators. I'll need some time to run more tests before I can support wider adoption. That Marauder we picked up for Walker came with Sickles, so I'd like to use that for testing as well.
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[23.09.2019 06:15:14] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Hola.
[23.09.2019 06:15:23] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Hey, how're things going out here?
[23.09.2019 06:15:43] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Pretty unstable to say at least.
[23.09.2019 06:15:59] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Zoners are moving their forces, Commune has shown their presence again.
[23.09.2019 06:16:19] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Theta doesn't look like that calm system I was used to know.
[23.09.2019 06:16:25] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Well, at least we know how to deal with Commune. Shoot 'em. What're the Zoners up to though?
[23.09.2019 06:17:01] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: I honeslty don't know and, pardon for my rudeness, I don't give single buck about it.
[23.09.2019 06:17:29] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: I've got my work, they've got theirs. We mind our business so it's nice and simple.
[23.09.2019 06:17:51] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Fair enough, then.
[23.09.2019 06:17:56] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: But yeah. Strange to see that much of them around. Probably they are inspecting the station or something.
[23.09.2019 06:18:34] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: And... Let me guess, you are here to find more partners for selling your medical stuff, am I right?
[23.09.2019 06:18:48] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Guess that you rip huge profits from Omicrons.
[23.09.2019 06:18:59] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Actually, I've been doing some experimental refitting. I help keep Horizon's ships running.
[23.09.2019 06:19:09] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: But yes, Horizon Insights is always looking for new business partners.
[23.09.2019 06:19:35] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: I will keep this in mind. Or rather my bosses will, I don't actually care, until I broke my leg and I need your meds.
[23.09.2019 06:20:10] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: And I hope you don't need the help anytime soon, but hey, good to know who to call, right?
[23.09.2019 06:20:26] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: *Yawn, followed by a tired sigh* Sorry for being kind of rude. I've got stuck here for the whole night.
[23.09.2019 06:20:44] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: With reactivation of our activity in the area, we need to keep eye on the Commune.
[23.09.2019 06:21:11] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Yeah, I hear they can be a real problem. Crazy bastards, the lot of 'em.
[23.09.2019 06:21:16] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: So I had to stay here and be "on call".
[23.09.2019 06:21:51] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Yeah... That's the type of people I don't want to have talks with. Just shoot their brains out of their heads and that's it
[23.09.2019 06:22:10] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Well... I have this attitude towards the most of people around here, but that's not about it.
[23.09.2019 06:22:28] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Crazy bastards, you can't say better.
[23.09.2019 06:23:47] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Y'all might want to watch for Outcast activity too. Not much different from Commune really.
[23.09.2019 06:24:05] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: And this experimental project of you... I guess it's some kind of /very/ secured transport for vips and people who can-
[23.09.2019 06:24:10] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Afford it?
[23.09.2019 06:24:23] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: But we've been hearing that the Core are working with them now. One of the Core captains actually told us about it.
[23.09.2019 06:24:39] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Oh, nah, just testing weapons on this Voyager before implementing them on our escorts
[23.09.2019 06:24:55] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: They are trying to estabilish some kind of civilian state though.
[23.09.2019 06:24:56] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: These freighters are really stable test platforms, very reliable generators.
[23.09.2019 06:25:15] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: I mean, that's still better, that what the Brotherhood is doing.
[23.09.2019 06:25:27] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Oh? What're they up to, then?
[23.09.2019 06:25:51] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Nothing. Or rather turning Crete population into the population of brainless idiots.
[23.09.2019 06:26:05] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Not like their brains were shot from their heads...
[23.09.2019 06:26:07] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: I mean...
[23.09.2019 06:26:14] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Ugh... You've got me, right?
[23.09.2019 06:26:34] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: ... kinda. So there just hasn't been much progress on Crete.
[23.09.2019 06:27:03] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Si, it stays the same and it will unthing someone goes there and change things. That's actually what are we trying to do.
[23.09.2019 06:27:16] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: I mean, other people are doing that. I'm just a soldier.
[23.09.2019 06:27:29] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Until, I mean.
[23.09.2019 06:27:46] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: I mean that I say "I mean" too much. Crap.
[23.09.2019 06:27:50] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: We've all got our roles to play. Someone's gotta protect the people pushing for change.
[23.09.2019 06:29:05] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: I want my children to grow up in a civilian state, not starving on tight streets of Crete, while their fathers are...
[23.09.2019 06:29:14] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Doing weird stuff ordered by Elders.
[23.09.2019 06:29:23] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Elders are weird by themselves.
[23.09.2019 06:29:28] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: And that's it.
[23.09.2019 06:29:45] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Hmm, all systems integrated, condition green... good, good
[23.09.2019 06:29:54] ApS|CRV-Justicia: //Parents*
[23.09.2019 06:30:18] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Does it mean, that your tests have been successful?
[23.09.2019 06:30:50] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Initial integration has been. There's a lot more testing to do, more than just one run. I just didn't want to head back before
[23.09.2019 06:30:56] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: the initial confirmation.
[23.09.2019 06:31:13] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: My congratulations anyway.
[23.09.2019 06:31:26] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: These heavy pulse cannons could be very useful if everything goes well.
[23.09.2019 06:32:09] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Well, if y'all need anything, go ahead and give Horizon Insights a call. We run out of Atka and Johnson, so you should see us
[23.09.2019 06:32:09] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: I think I shouldn't distract you from your tests then. Time is money in your case.
[23.09.2019 06:32:12] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: around the area
[23.09.2019 06:32:17] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Sure.
[23.09.2019 06:32:22] [HI]Caitlin.Moore: Safe flying, captain.
[23.09.2019 06:32:30] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: My people need some rest, so we will be departing as well.
[23.09.2019 06:32:48] ApS|CRV-Justicia: CO: Good bye. *She salutes and closes comm window*
Message ends.
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