Incoming Transmission from Planet Leeds, Leeds System.
26/03/822 A.S.
To: Bretonia Armed Forces Admiralty CC: Bowex (HQ), BPA, BIS, PFI (HQ) Priority: Extremely High Topic: Nomad activity.
Message Contents: This is Senior Bombardier Aaron Clarke of the Bowex ExSec Clydesdale Brigade speaking.
I am afraid I bear rather disturbing news about operatives from an organization that calls itself D9. I present to you an extract from my report of the flight where I met, and subsequently fought them.
“After the first run we were going to be joined by a BAF captain, but we noticed some red git on our scanners and decided to follow. After a bloody good chase and a few TCD shots that would make the best marksman in the Army blush, fired by yours truly, the ship came to a stop. The power readings were so massive off that ship that we could barely scan the sod. Turns out to have been carrying some bloody big alien power cell. We got into a bit of a scrap with that one but we were repeatedly told off by the Captain so were forced to pull out. Eventually the poor Captain fell under fire from the D9 vessel.”
[22.03.2015 22:15:28] BAF|Capt.H.Pearson: Transports, I have an unidentified vessel heading to Southampton. Please be cautious
[22.03.822 22:15:42] D9|Schwarze.Adler: Damn... What reason for stopping me?
[22.03.822 22:15:54] D9|Schwarze.Adler: I'm not flying transport-class vessel
[22.03.822 22:16:01] BAF|Capt.H.Pearson: Because you are running away from me. You must be hiding something. Cut your engines at once.
[22.03.822 22:16:10] D9|Schwarze.Adler: I'm not running...
[22.03.822 22:16:15] Bowex)Leeson: Peterson: Need a hand there, captain?
[22.03.822 22:16:16] D9|Schwarze.Adler: Just going my way..
[22.03.822 22:16:17] BAF|Capt.H.Pearson: Before I deem you as a criminal.
[22.03.822 22:16:24] D9|Schwarze.Adler: As criminal? [22.03.822 22:16:32] BAF|Capt.H.Pearson: Mr Knight, get to the leeds hole now.
[22.03.822 22:16:37] BAF|Capt.H.Pearson: Yes. [22.03.822 22:16:39] BAF|LtCdr.Luke.Knight: Aye Captain
[22.03.822 22:16:44] D9|Schwarze.Adler: Maine Herren... I haven't done anything against Laws/
[22.03.822 22:16:51] BAF|Capt.H.Pearson: This is your last warning. Cut your engines now.
[22.03.822 22:16:59] Bowex)Leeson: Peterson: Disobeying an officer of the law, hm?
[22.03.822 22:17:07] Bowex)Sheridan: Indulge us sah.
[22.03.822 22:17:09] Bowex)Leeson: Peterson: Seems like something you might've done by this point.
[22.03.822 22:17:42] D9|Schwarze.Adler: Since when Militerau ships stoppin' civilians?
[22.03.822 22:17:55] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: Oh my.
[22.03.822 22:18:05] Bowex)Sheridan: Sah, firstly your transponder was broken.
[22.03.822 22:18:06] Bowex)Leeson: Peterson: Bloody hell, the power readings coming off that thing!
[22.03.822 22:18:14] BAF|Capt.H.Pearson: A suitinga with nomad materials? Where did you get that from.
[22.03.822 22:18:14] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: However now, bloooody hell.
[22.03.822 22:18:22] Bowex)Leeson: Peterson: And the thruster is... uh.
[22.03.822 22:18:26] BAF|Capt.H.Pearson: Bowex, please keep your distance
[22.03.822 22:18:36] D9|Schwarze.Adler: Uh wat?
[22.03.822 22:18:37] Bowex)Sheridan: No! We are patriots.
[22.03.822 22:18:44] D9|Schwarze.Adler: Go hunt Gauls?
[22.03.822 22:18:44] BAF|Capt.H.Pearson: You have one last chance to cut your engines
[22.03.822 22:19:17] Bowex)Leeson: Hitchen, what's your status? We've got a wee bit of a situation here.
[22.03.822 22:19:19] BAF|Capt.H.Pearson: Okay, fine. Guns are hot, I'm going in.
[22.03.822 22:19:32] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: Should have stopped lad.
[22.03.822 22:19:33] Bowex)Leeson: Clarke, we can tag him from a distance with missiles.
[22.03.822 22:19:40] Bowex)Leeson: Peterson: Bloody hell...
[22.03.822 22:19:40] D9|Schwarze.Adler: Naive officieren...
[22.03.822 22:19:47] Bowex)Charles.Hitchen: Just loading the Med Stasis Bands, Sir
[22.03.822 22:20:03] D9|Schwarze.Adler: You even have no cla-e what case you are intruding in...
[22.03.822 22:20:42] BAF|Capt.H.Pearson: Bowex transports, do not risk your own lifes.
[22.03.822 22:21:03] Bowex)Sheridan: For Queen and Country!
[22.03.822 22:21:16] Bowex)Sheridan: For Carina!
[22.03.822 22:21:31] BAF|Capt.H.Pearson: Move back to Southampton shipyard.
[22.03.822 22:21:42] Bowex)Leeson: You heard her, Clarke. Lets shift.
[22.03.822 22:21:57] Bowex)Leeson: Peterson: Clarke, orders from above. We're to pull out.
[22.03.822 22:22:12] Bowex)Sheridan: But sah...
[22.03.822 22:22:20] BAF|Capt.H.Pearson: Knight, status?
[22.03.822 22:22:32] Bowex)Leeson: Peterson: No buts. We have a job to do.
I certainly hope the good officer has made a full recovery and I have no doubt you have already received her report. I would like now to move on to the second incident, that being the hostage situation in Tau-31 in front of Planet Harris.
We were supposed to be joined by employees of Planetform Incorporated to ship medical supplies to Leeds, but before they could join us they had to offload on Planet Harris. That is where they ran our secure connection started interrupting and pleas for help could be heard amidst the static. As I was the closest to the incident, I broke off to join them and attempt to resolve the situation in any way I could.
[22.03.822 22:34:45] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: i didnt like the look of that red contact..
[22.03.822 22:34:49] PFI)Loch.Naver: Anothe scanner blibb...
[22.03.822 22:34:57] PFI)Loch.Naver: I saw it for one second...
[22.03.822 22:35:30] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Fiona: hmm.. D9.. ive never seen that before.
[22.03.822 22:36:17] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: well we arent going to be waiting around long enough for whatever is following us to.... jesus its right there!
[22.03.822 22:36:32] Bowex)Sheridan: Location, gentlemen?
[22.03.822 22:36:43] PFI)Loch.Naver: Damnit...
[22.03.822 22:36:51] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: under attack by an unknown ship
[22.03.822 22:37:01] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: Location, now.
[22.03.822 22:37:07] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: harris
[22.03.822 22:37:46] PFI)Loch.Naver: Aire, are you alright?...
[22.03.822 22:37:52] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Fiona: emi!
[22.03.822 22:38:04] PFI)Loch.Naver: Damnit...
[22.03.822 22:38:08] PFI)Aire: Um...I'm not sure, they're just circling
[22.03.822 22:38:09] PFI)Loch.Naver: Something is wrong here.
[22.03.822 22:38:33] Bowex)Leeson: Peterson: PFI ships, what's your situation?
[22.03.822 22:38:50] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Fiona: oh my god theyve got Emi... we are near Harris..
[22.03.822 22:38:57] PFI)Aire: Mr. Peterson they're circling me near Planet Harris
[22.03.822 22:38:59] PFI)Loch.Naver: Hole to Edingburgh is not clear.
[22.03.822 22:39:52] PFI)Loch.Naver: Comply to their orders...
[22.03.822 22:39:53] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: emi are you alright?? Roy whats going on over there
[22.03.822 22:40:02] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: Running over there triple time.
[22.03.822 22:42:36] PFI)Loch.Naver: We are trapped here in Tau-31.
[22.03.822 22:42:41] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: what. ship. classes. are. they.
[22.03.822 22:42:50] PFI)Loch.Naver: Bomber and two VHFs.
You can imagine hearing this left me quite disturbed, but what followed was even more disturbing. They were holding the captain of the PFI Vessel “Aire” hostage and cooperating with a Gallic Junker.
Part Three of Black Box Recording - Beginning of Hostage Situation
[22.03.822 22:44:53] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Fiona: emi can you escape??
[22.03.822 22:44:53] PFI)Aire: Emi: Fi stay back please, I don't want you guys hurt
[22.03.822 22:45:08] Elise.Lavoie: I demand only 1 mil of credit for the victory of our Crown [22.03.822 22:45:14] PFI)Loch.Naver: Who is that?...
[22.03.822 22:45:19] D9|Kobold: Maintaine a distance of 5K or he will get something nasty.
[22.03.822 22:45:23] PFI)Loch.Naver: *laughs*
[22.03.822 22:45:23] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: You lot?
[22.03.822 22:45:30] PFI)Loch.Naver: Oh man, that is crazy..
[22.03.822 22:46:02] PFI)Loch.Naver: Tyrr, don't move closer...
[22.03.822 22:46:10] PFI)Loch.Naver: Simon!..
[22.03.822 22:46:17] D9|Kobold: My Planetform Friends, I recommend you tell Mr Gray to back off. Or I will be unhappy. [22.03.822 22:46:24] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: shut yer trap
[22.03.822 22:46:31] PFI)Aire: Ummm....I can't feel my arm....
[22.03.822 22:46:36] PFI)Loch.Naver: He is not even our Freelancer...
[22.03.822 22:46:36] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: what can we do, hes nothing to do with us
[22.03.822 22:46:38] D9|Schwarze.Adler: "Ja. If he will not disappear someone will die..."
[22.03.822 22:46:44] D9|Schwarze.Adler: "Someone from Planetforn..."
[22.03.822 22:46:45] Desmond.Gray: Don't be stupid.... I've been chasing you since Drake.
[22.03.822 22:46:48] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: You lot, you mind explaining yourself.
[22.03.822 22:46:55] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: so what do you want anyway [22.03.822 22:47:00] PFI)Loch.Naver: Super Idea, Rambo...
[22.03.822 22:47:09] PFI)Loch.Naver: *facepalm*
[22.03.822 22:47:34] D9|Kobold: Now, let's all take a deep calming breath like you would've learnt at your corporate seminars. No?
[22.03.822 22:47:41] PFI)Loch.Naver: Mister Freelancer, do us a favor and fly back to your cave...
[22.03.822 22:48:02] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: .... so again, what is it you want
[22.03.822 22:48:04] Desmond.Gray: Look I'm not backing off, I came to help whoever needed it.
[22.03.822 22:48:21] Desmond.Gray: I've chased these guys for too long and been called a fool by everybody today when I mention them. [22.03.822 22:48:30] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: Emi, first sign of trouble you need to be ready to high tail it [22.03.822 22:48:33] PFI)Loch.Naver: We have a serious problem here, and it escaleted quickly...
[22.03.822 22:48:39] Elise.Lavoie: So, none of you, Planetform is willing to pay?
[22.03.822 22:48:45] D9|Schwarze.Adler: "Your presence getting situation more harder for the Planetform... Think about others first, not only for yourself."
[22.03.822 22:48:55] Desmond.Gray: Why do you think I have not moved?
[22.03.822 22:48:59] PFI)Aire: Emi: I'll try but I can't quite feel my right arm
Upon having moved away
[22.03.822 22:49:00] PFI)Loch.Naver: So happy now?..
[22.03.822 22:49:04] D9|Kobold: My 'friend' Adler will handle any talking with you kindly Planetform gents. And ladies. *he looks slightly chastised*
[22.03.822 22:49:05] Desmond.Gray: Because I don't want innocent blood on my hands.
[22.03.822 22:49:10] Elise.Lavoie: Merci.
[22.03.822 22:49:20] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Fiona: they will try to kill you instantly.. you need to be ready
[22.03.822 22:49:23] Elise.Lavoie: I will leave now
[22.03.822 22:49:36] PFI)Loch.Naver: I payed, the Junker bugger... [22.03.822 22:49:40] PFI)Aire: Ok Fi, I'll try my best
[22.03.822 22:49:48] Elise.Lavoie: for other pathetic preys
[22.03.822 22:49:58] PFI)Loch.Naver: I guess, my holiday with my wife will wait a bit longer... [22.03.822 22:50:07] PFI)Aire: No, my right arm is still tight and can't move much
[22.03.822 22:50:24] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: Alright you lot, let the Aire go and let us part ways.
[22.03.822 22:50:45] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: What. Do. You. Want.
[22.03.822 22:50:57] D9|Schwarze.Adler: "First to get you away."
[22.03.822 22:51:01] PFI)Loch.Naver: Feels like, a hostage situation here and I'm not even a police man...
[22.03.822 22:51:02] D9|Kobold: All will be made clear once you simply go to 5K, nobody dies, nobody gets hurt.
[22.03.822 22:51:12] PFI)Loch.Naver: A fine way...
[22.03.822 22:51:24] D9|Kobold: That's the only way the cookie will crumble my friend.
[22.03.822 22:51:25] D9|Schwarze.Adler: "Bowex guy, du too." [22.03.822 22:51:27] PFI)Loch.Naver: 5 K Tyrrr..
[22.03.822 22:51:39] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: Why, you saying something about me smell? [22.03.822 22:51:41] PFI)Loch.Naver: *sighs* Why, why todaay...
[22.03.822 22:51:51] PFI)Loch.Naver: I could be already at home, with my hot chocolate...
[22.03.822 22:51:52] D9|Kobold: I'm saying it is better for your friend's continued health if you back off.
[22.03.822 22:52:13] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: Now, let's all take a deep breath and- bloody ell, that's a clyde. [22.03.822 22:52:14] PFI)Aire: Emi: oh George, why mention hot choc right now....
The following is what could be salvaged from my black box.
[22.03.822 22:52:50] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Fiona: Emi do you think you could make a run for it to the planet?
[22.03.822 22:52:54] Bowex)Sheridan: Aire how much can you fly.
[22.03.822 22:53:00] PFI)Loch.Naver: No, I don't think so.
[22.03.822 22:53:07] PFI)Loch.Naver: She is not armored..
[22.03.822 22:53:10] Bowex)Sheridan: I'll take fire, just run. High-tail, lass.
[22.03.822 22:53:11] D9|Kobold: A bit more Mr Sheridan.
[22.03.822 22:53:24] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: Why don't you lot take on someone your own size. [22.03.822 22:53:25] PFI)Loch.Naver: This will not help much...
[22.03.822 22:53:34] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: Say for example, moi.
[color=#EE82EE][22.03.822 22:53:38] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: Emi, can you make it to the planet from here?
[22.03.822 22:53:40] PFI)Aire: I'm unarmored and feeling un-armed right now, a weird sensation is stopping my arm from moving much
[22.03.822 22:53:59] PFI)Aire: I can try Simon
[22.03.822 22:54:03] D9|Schwarze.Adler: "I don't want them to broke the procees of, you know what... So keep them away, Kobold." [22.03.822 22:54:08] PFI)Loch.Naver: Focus..
[22.03.822 22:54:10] D9|Kobold: I would rather we do this our way Mr Sheridan. Now maintain calm and obey instructions and it will be over before you know. [22.03.822 22:54:17] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: If you make a run, I will cover, as will the freelancer.
[22.03.822 22:54:22] PFI)Loch.Naver: We could surprise attack them..
[22.03.822 22:54:29] D9|Kobold: Everybody will go home and not in a wooden box. [22.03.822 22:54:30] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: Sooner die than submit to them.
[22.03.822 22:54:39] PFI)Loch.Naver: Cowards..
[22.03.822 22:54:41] D9|Kobold: You willing to bet the life of your friend here on that?
At this point one of the ships started emitting heavy radio interference
[22.03.822 22:54:49] D9|Schwarze.Adler: ..//static//..
[22.03.822 22:54:52] D9|Kobold: That's...Daring.
[color=#EE82EE][22.03.822 22:54:58] Bowex)Sheridan: Clarke: Aire, you should make a run now.
[22.03.822 22:55:12] PFI)Loch.Naver: *hits the console* Damnit... [22.03.822 22:55:19] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Fiona: Mister Gray you need to close and go in
[22.03.822 22:55:21] D9|Kobold: Sheridan, back off now.
[22.03.822 22:55:34] D9|Schwarze.Adler: ..//static//.. [22.03.822 22:55:35] Bowex)Sheridan: Aire, make a run for it.
[22.03.822 22:55:36] D9|Kobold: *His grin turns wicked* Or are you going to risk your firend?
[color=#EE82EE][22.03.822 22:55:41] PFI)Loch.Naver: Sheridan, you brainless....
[22.03.822 22:55:42] Desmond.Gray: Aire, run. I can hold them off.
[22.03.822 22:55:49] D9|Schwarze.Adler: ..//static//..
[22.03.822 22:56:00] Desmond.Gray: Engaging now!
[22.03.822 22:56:05] D9|Schwarze.Adler: "...turn your vessel on 180*"
[22.03.822 22:56:06] Bowex)Sheridan: For the Queen!
[22.03.822 22:56:08] D9|Kobold: Noncomplience hrn? [22.03.822 22:56:08] PFI)Loch.Naver: *shakes head*...
[22.03.822 22:56:12] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Fiona: Emi run!
[22.03.822 22:56:20] PFI)Loch.Naver: Okay, time to help... [22.03.822 22:56:20] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: run run run run run run!
[22.03.822 22:56:29] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: emi you arent moving!
[22.03.822 22:57:22] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: everyone else is advised to fall back as soon as possible!
[22.03.822 22:57:30] Desmond.Gray: EVERYBODY RUN!
[22.03.822 22:57:42] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Fiona: oh thank god! *holds her mouth* Emi thank god you're okay..
[22.03.822 22:58:11] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: roy dont you dare die on me.... ive still got a bone to pick with you
[22.03.822 22:58:24] Bowex)Sheridan: Make for the planet lad
[22.03.822 23:00:02] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simo: dock now!
[22.03.822 23:00:36] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Simon: all planetform is clear!
[22.03.822 23:00:50] PFI)Tyrrhenian: Fiona: Mister Gray, Sheridan please dock!
[22.03.822 23:00:56] Desmond.Gray: Sheridan get out!
[22.03.822 23:01:37] PFI)Loch.Naver: Did we survive this?..All alive?...
[22.03.822 23:02:14] CRITICAL SYSTEM FAILURE DETECTED.
[22.03.822 23:02:15] ESCAPE POD EJECTED.
Bowex has suffered through many incidents and attacks involving groups of alien operatives, making us somewhat familiar with the visual appearance of their technology and the methods they use. However, they've always originated from Rheinland in the past and used various combinations of Rheinland and Alien technology. This incident leads me to believe that the threat is spreading and is posing an imminent threat to the integrity of the Queen's army as well as the army of our ally. I leave the judgement to you, but I am of the opinion that this should be disclosed to our ally and the group henceforth banned from operating within Bretonian space. In this time of war, the last thing we need is someone attacking us from within.
I have included the Planetform Corporation in this channel and messaged them about the situation. I believe they will be willing to deliver their own testimonial.
Greetings esteemed members of Borderworld Exports, Police and Armed Forces representitives.
Planetform Incorporated has already acknowledged the above incident and is in the process of collecting testimony from the persons involved but is as yet unable to make a statement on this issue at this time.
A full spectrum diagnostic and psych analysis of Ms Emily Clarke specifically have been arranged. The crew of both the Tyrrhenian, and the Loch Naver will recieve similar treatment to assure that non on board have been infected by the alien race, the vessels themselves will be taken to Scarborough station for class 5 hazard inspection.
If crew tests turn up positive, for safety reasons we will of course begin disposal procedures immediately.