To: LPI High Command ID: Sargeant Samms Location: New York Priority: Low Subject: Trader instigated response
Report 17
Warning call issued first by Economical.Shopper, of Gallic incursion in Magellan, a Valor class Battleship RNS-Montreuil.
My SWAT Roc informed all LNS, 5th| and SFC ships in Liberty of the threat then moved to California as support. LNS-Battleship.Illinois and LNS-Rheinfall responded.
The Navy ships entered Magellan and I followed as support, my SWAT having a cruise disrupter that may have proved useful. A brief trip to Freeport 4 and the surrounding space revealed no ship and long range scanners indicated the RNS vessel had moved to Leeds.
Returned to California whilst the LNS vessels moved into Leeds, overall an uneventful use of rocket fuel.
----Patrol Report----
To: LPI High Command
Date: 02/04/821 AS
ID: Recruit Zeeroi Talbot
Location: New York, Detroit Debris Field and Planet Manhatten
Subject: First Patrol, Rogue Hellhounds and Outcast Tridente
Report 1
This was my first patrol with LPI. I was transported to Planet Manhattan with my Liberator and was awaiting orders. I was told to undock and remain in close orbit of the Planet, and I will find a superior officer who will let me tag along with his patrol.
My patrol began outside Planet Manhattan with LPI Officer Jack Bauer, who was piloting his bomber. We moved away from Planet Manhattan and took the tradelane to Fort Bush. Along the way, we received a transmission from LNS-Arkansas stating that there were two Liberty Rogue Hellhound gunboats just outside the Detroit Debris Field. LNS Arkansas was calling for assistance with the two gunboats who have open fired on his ship.
We made our way towards the edge of the debris field, and we were joined by to Navy 5th Fleet bombers, and it was clear that these two gunboats were not in the mood for conversation. We announced that we were engaging and began firing on them. As I was in my Liberator Light Fighter, I managed to draw the attention of one of the gunboats and led him around in circles within firing range of the LNS Arkansas. I took a few hits here and there, but managed to keep my ship together throughout the engagement.
After one gunboat was down, an Outcast ship had been spotted on our long range scanners 10K away, being the fastest ship I set to cruise speed and went to find out what class of ship it was. Within 6K I managed to scan his ship, it was an Outcast Tridente.
After relaying necessary information to the bombers and LNS- Arkansas, I drew the Tridente's attention back to the engagement with the remaining Hellhound. With the bombers and the Arkansas trajectories lined up, they made quick work of the outcast gunboat.
It wasn't long before the final rogue gunboat ran dry of shield batteries and nanobots, and was blown to dust in the debris field.
One final sweep of the debris field turned up a freelancer with an incorrect IFF (showing Hessian), after some questioning, the freelancer agreed to get his hardware checked out to fix this glitch in his ship's neural net.
We returned to Planet Manhattan, and debriefed the patrol. 5th fleet and LNS-Arkansas returned to their stations.
---- Patrol Report----
To: LPI High Command
Date: 02/05/821 AS
ID: Recruit Zeeroi Talbot
Location: New York, Planet Manhattan to Colorado Jump Gate
Subject: First Solo Patrol, Black Market Munition smugglers
Report 2
After my first day on patrol, I debriefed with my supervising officer. My performance was satisfactory during that patrol, but not the level of excellence that LPI strives for, I needed to commit more and give more to the force.
His words were, "I've seen you in training Recruit, you ain't the best we got. You ain't bad, but you ain't the best. Which means you are like the rest of us, you gotta work to get to where you want, and I have seen you working hard enough. How many solo patrols have you done? You know, routine patrols, just along the tradelanes in the home systems. Nothing fancy, nothing dangerous, don't what you getting killed, but theres a job that needs doing, and why not you to do it?"
I had never done a solo patrol, not since joining as a Recruit. I figured the Sergent was right, I ought to take initiative and do more for the LPI and prove I am worthy of this position. Damn, I wish I had at least done one solo patrol before that debrief, that would have saved me from wiping at least half of the Sergent's spittle off my helmet and face.
I went down and spoke to some of the other officers in orbit around Planet Manhattan, and I figured my best bet for a routine patrol would be along the tradelanes to the Colorado Jumpgate. Off I went, with a full set of nanobots and shield batteries, and as many cruise disruptors my little fighter could take.
It wasn't look before I spotted two rookie smugglers holding Black Market Munitions, two full cargo bays of it. I proceeded towards them at full cruise speed and ordered them to halt. They cut power to the engines immediately, and I instantly thought that was far too easy, something must be up. I approached them and begin making my arrest, and demanded they drop their cargo. It wasn't long that they decided to make a run for it, I managed to disrupt their cruise engines, and just in time the LNS-Arkansas appeared. At which point they started to fire on us, and I gave the Arkansas all clear to assist in engaging the smugglers. It wasn't long until black market munitions were scattered into space and destroyed on sight, except for a few samples taken for evidence. With a quick debrief with Captain Walter of the LNS Arkansas, the scene was quickly cleaned up and my patrol came to an end.
It was an eventful second patrol, something my liberator ship could handle, not like the Liberty Rogue gunboats from my first patrol, which just made me feel adequate.
I am starting to feel like I just might fit with this faction, so long as I keep working hard and prove my worth.
To: LPI High Command
From: Officer Colt
Subject: Hostile Freelancer Encounter
Alright time to log this encounter, damn kruats gonna pay for the damages to my ship
*He begins typing up his report*
Henry Colt Reporting an encounter with a Hostile Freelancer by the name of "Tax_Collector" This is the account of the encounter:
Went on a small patrol and found a Freelancer with a Republican Transponder hauling Blood Diamonds, saw him near Fort Bush. I had him cut his engines and prepare for cargoscan. I knew trouble was brewing from that moment because he would not cut his engines. I gave him another warning to cut his engines. And began to explain why I was stopping him. However, as I was questioning him on his transponder he explained to me that he has been smuggling through Rheinland into and out of Liberty for quite a while!. Then after a while of trying to explain that he is breaking the law by dooing so, he proceeds to open fire on me. I begin engaging him and chased him back to Baltimore were hedocked his ship.
Note I did have a New Recruit with me, strange name but he claimed a Liberty Navy told him to join the Liberty Police so, I wasn't complaining the company was nice, Though he did keep complaining about his.
Recordings:
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[10.02.2014 23:15:45] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Hold up.
[10.02.2014 23:15:55] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Rheinlander cut your engines.
[10.02.2014 23:15:56] Tax__Collector: What do you need
[10.02.2014 23:16:13] Tax__Collector: I am NOT a Reihnlander, no need to be insulting
[10.02.2014 23:16:32] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Your Transponder says otherwise.
[10.02.2014 23:16:49] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Cut your engines Republican.
[10.02.2014 23:17:02] Tax__Collector: How else do you haul reihnland contraband through reinland territory?
[10.02.2014 23:17:04] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Cut them!
[10.02.2014 23:17:19] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Huh,
[10.02.2014 23:17:30] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: So you admit to Smuggling over the embargo?
[10.02.2014 23:17:36] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Bad call.
[10.02.2014 23:17:46] Tax__Collector: Well, the liberty navy just cleared my cargo
[10.02.2014 23:18:00] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Quit lieing.
[10.02.2014 23:18:09] Tax__Collector: I'm not, they did
[10.02.2014 23:18:30] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Lieing to a cop and Smuggling your making this bad on your self.
[10.02.2014 23:18:33] Tax__Collector: They re scanning now
[10.02.2014 23:18:45] Tax__Collector: They just cleared me again.
[10.02.2014 23:18:55] Hsif.Yllej: They are rookies and dont know the laws well yet
[10.02.2014 23:19:03] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Your really trying me, drop the cargo and pay a 1.5 million credit fine.
[10.02.2014 23:19:06] Tax__Collector: They have jurisdiction, you do not
[10.02.2014 23:19:15] Hsif.Yllej: Say what?
[10.02.2014 23:19:23] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Boy he really has lost it.
[10.02.2014 23:19:29] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: I knew he was a Rheinlander.
[10.02.2014 23:19:36] Tax__Collector: Not true.
[10.02.2014 23:19:45] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Your acting like one.
[10.02.2014 23:19:50] Hsif.Yllej: Rheinland spy more lik it i bet!
[10.02.2014 23:20:06] Tax__Collector: Reinlanders would shoot me for my cargo, liberty doesn't care, why do you?
[10.02.2014 23:20:19] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: You admited to running the embargo.
[10.02.2014 23:20:36] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: That and your running an illeagal Transponder.
[10.02.2014 23:20:38] Tax__Collector: It is not embargo in liberty or anywhere else besides reinland
[10.02.2014 23:20:43] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: *cough* Illegal
[10.02.2014 23:20:52] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Your joking right?
[10.02.2014 23:21:10] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Look, My Break is in * checks watch* five minutes.
[10.02.2014 23:21:11] Hsif.Yllej: Running trade out of liberty into rhinland is ilegal
[10.02.2014 23:21:18] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: So Take your pick cooperation? or not?
[10.02.2014 23:21:24] Tax__Collector: Rookie. No I am not joking. Been running these for months with other liberty folks letting me run right through.
[***(During this Time Tax Collector began firing and a firefight ensued)***]
[10.02.2014 23:23:26] Traffic control alert: Tax__Collector has requested to dock
[10.02.2014 23:23:39] Tax__Collector: bye
[10.02.2014 23:23:53] Hsif.Yllej: KOS order?
[10.02.2014 23:24:13] LPI-Henry.Colt[O]: Will be reported to High command but other then that I cannot do anything.
ID: Zeeroi Talbot
Current Location: Planet Manhattan, New York
Priority:LOW Encryption: HIGH Subject:Collection of fines for transferal to the Leavenwoth.
I collected 2 million credits of fines from a patrol a few days ago, unfortunately my ship suffered some damage later in that patrol and I have lost records of this fine and the transferal of the credits. Perhaps someone from the LPI bank staff can confirm it has been received? Sorry for the lack of records, I shall aim to preserve these logs better next time I come under fire.
When I woke up this morning I had a bad feeling about today's patrol. I tried to shake off the feeling during my healthy breakfast (Bear Claws with Chocolate Sprinkles and Coffee) but I couldn't get the thought out of my head. I got into my uniform and left my apartment and headed towards the launchpad.
I knew I was scheduled to patrol with Recruit Officer Zeeroi Talbot and Captain John Aryn today. Lets just say this did not exactly buoy my spirits. Though Zeeroi was only a recruit his combat skills were quite impressive. I felt a tad jealous that this recruit was so good and yet also was so young. As far as Captain Aryn, I wasn't sure what to make of him. Though he was my superior I have realized that he can be quite an odd character. You never really know whats gonna happen when he is around.
I decided to fly my Raven's Talon today since I knew Zeeroi would be in a Liberator and I was unsure as to what Captain Aryn would be flying since he is a tad unpredictable. I figured my Raven would be a good balance. Considering my evil coffeemaker/AI Cara was installed in my Warran bomber I was loathe to use that ship. It would be nice to actually enjoy this flight without listening to her mean spirited comments about my weight. That coffeemaker can really destroy your spirits after an extended period of time.
Anyway, enough about that devil coffeemaker of mine. I launched out to space from Manhattan and contacted my fellow LPI. We grouped up at Fort Bush after the customary run to pick up donuts and coffee at Sunbucks.
We caught sight of a rogue named Alex.Ripley. Zeeroi was the first in pursuit and demanded the rogue halt. Of course the Rogue was not amenable to that demand and kept running while calling out taunts to us. We eventually were able to disrupt his cruise engines and engaged him in a battle. He was quite a coward though and instead of facing us he docked at Rochester station.
Shortly after this, Captain Aryn and myself went to check out a contact in Cali. Captain Aryn had gotten a report of a rogue out by the JG in Cali. We headed that way but found no sign of this contact upon entering California. We eventually returned to New York and headed back to Fort Bush. Upon examining Long Range Scans we found a large group of Xenos heading towards New York from Colorado.
We made contact with these hostiles in the tradelane between Fort Bush and the Colorado Jumpgate. Seeing the odds were greatly against us Captain Aryn ordered us to abort. However our new recruit had already been engaged by the Xenos and we felt duty bound to fight and die by his side. After a short time first Captain Aryn's Guardian, then my Raven, and finally our recruit's Libby were destroyed.
I am now writing this log as I float through space in my escape pod. I can only hope that I and my comrades will eventually be rescued.
I have now floated through space for over a week and the comms from my comrades grow weaker as we drift farther and farther apart.
I glance at my instrument panel and notice my oxygen gauge is down to 1 hour. My mind goes into overdrive as I try to think of some way, anyway, out of this situation. As the oxygen levels drop I grow more at peace with my fate. I settle back in my seat and close my eyes. I know the end is near......................................................
............LPI escape pod?...........
............Do you read me?...............
............This is a DSE Mining Ship I have received your escape pods beacon...............
.............Hold on Officer, We will be there shortly.................
I wake up and am blinded by bright lights. I see movement and I ask,"Am I dead?"
"No Officer. You will be just fine. Though it was a close call you should recover fully." I heard a voice respond.
I look up and see a figure in a DSE uniform."Thank you friend. I will never forget this," I tell him and then slip back into unconsciousness.
To: LPI Treasury Department
ID: Zeeroi Talbot
Location: Fort Bush, New York
Subject: Transferring fine from Order ship in Colorado
Encryption: HIGH
Priority: LOW
I began my patrol in Colorado at the New York Jump Gate. I made a sweep through the Asteroid fields near Pueblo and spotted an Order ship, t015A "Nephthys" The Order Very Heavy Fighter. Which upon consulting my field manual of Liberty Law Section 3.III, I deduced was an illegal vessel in Liberty space. I approached the Pilot, who had a Freelancer ID, and began explaining the situation to him, and his choices. Instead of immediately firing on him, I provided him an alternative which was to pay the fine and be escorted out of Liberty space. Which after some discussion, he agreed and I escorted him to the Kepler Jump gate and he left Liberty space.
I have attached logs showing the transmissions between my ship and the Order vessel. They are located below.
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[13.02.2014 18:53:03] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: Captain Wanderer, do you copy?
[13.02.2014 18:53:08] wanderer: hmm im not order pilot.. i just did some trading with them
[13.02.2014 18:53:17] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: You are in an order ship
[13.02.2014 18:53:29] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: and you have an Order IFF
[13.02.2014 18:53:33] wanderer: ye i bought for good price
[13.02.2014 18:54:02] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: Are you aware that ship is not allowed in Liberty space?
[13.02.2014 18:54:27] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: do you understand?
[13.02.2014 18:54:39] wanderer: can i go myself to kepler?
[13.02.2014 18:54:47] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: yes, but you will still have to pay the fine
[13.02.2014 18:54:53] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: and I will be following you until you leave
[13.02.2014 18:55:13] wanderer: fine for what?
[13.02.2014 18:55:23] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: For flying an illegal ship in Liberty space
[13.02.2014 18:55:39] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: I understand that you have a freelancer ID, even though your transponder says you are Order
[13.02.2014 18:55:53] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: which you should get checked out
[13.02.2014 18:56:03] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: but freelancer or order, your ship is still illegal in Liberty space
[13.02.2014 18:56:05] wanderer: i can explain transponder
[13.02.2014 18:56:13] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: Section 3.3 of the liberty laws
[13.02.2014 18:56:21] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: states that Order ships are illegal in Liberty space
[13.02.2014 18:56:28] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: and that includes the Nephthys
[13.02.2014 18:56:40] wanderer: you kow these orders always suspicious, iff is just a bribe
[13.02.2014 18:56:52] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: check the laws yourself if you like
[13.02.2014 18:56:56] wanderer: im just ship collectioner
[13.02.2014 18:56:57] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: this is not a bribe
[13.02.2014 18:56:59] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: these are the laws
[13.02.2014 18:57:04] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: it doesnt matter what you are
[13.02.2014 18:57:08] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: you are flying a ship that is illegal
[13.02.2014 18:57:13] wanderer: k, i see
[13.02.2014 18:57:15] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: i don't charge people for what their profession is
[13.02.2014 18:57:20] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: i just uphold the law
[13.02.2014 18:57:28] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: which you are currently breaking
[13.02.2014 18:57:37] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: do you understand my point of view?
[13.02.2014 18:57:41] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: Liberty's point of view?
[13.02.2014 18:58:04] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: I have no choice but to fine you, and escort you out of the system
[13.02.2014 18:58:05] wanderer: ya ya, there are many reasons why even freelancers dont wana stay in liberty
[13.02.2014 18:58:14] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: Unfortunately so, but that is the law
[13.02.2014 18:58:38] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: Section 3.3 states specifically that the Nephthys is not allowed in Liberty space
[13.02.2014 18:59:05] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: and you must understand that the Order are a ruthless and aggressive bunch, and thus we cannot allow anyone to fly their ships
[13.02.2014 18:59:37] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: Do you copy, Wanderer?
[13.02.2014 18:59:43] wanderer: but what if ill join liberty police and make some missions for liberty?
[13.02.2014 18:59:53] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: You certainly cannot fly that ship
[13.02.2014 19:00:04] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: Your ship is not allowed here, regardless of who you are and what you do
[13.02.2014 19:00:16] wanderer: i see
[13.02.2014 19:00:42] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: Normally pilots will fine you the full fee for flying an illegal ship
[13.02.2014 19:01:00] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: however there is actually a difference in the amount according to the size of the ship
[13.02.2014 19:01:09] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: so I will not be overcharging you, I assure you that
[13.02.2014 19:01:25] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: you are flying a Nephthys and will be fined the appropriate amount
[13.02.2014 19:01:30] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: which is 1 million credits
[13.02.2014 19:01:39] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: if you were in a junker train or something larger, it would be 2 million or more
[13.02.2014 19:01:49] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: do you copy, pilot?
[13.02.2014 19:02:03] wanderer: yup
[13.02.2014 19:02:18] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: Please pay the fine of 1 million credits, then we can set off to Kepler
[13.02.2014 19:02:36] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: Thank you for your cooperation
[13.02.2014 19:02:53] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: if you would kindly lead the way to Kepler, I will follow to make sure no other officers arrest you and charge you again
[13.02.2014 19:03:31] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: I understand it must be frustrating
[13.02.2014 19:03:39] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: there is no doubt that the order engineers make fine ships
[13.02.2014 19:03:55] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: but it just isn't safe to have Order ships flying around
[13.02.2014 19:04:10] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: My interests are in the safety and security of Liberty space
[13.02.2014 19:04:19] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: I hope you understand
[13.02.2014 19:04:38] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: but that is a fine ship
[13.02.2014 19:04:47] wanderer: i know you just following orders, you dont make laws
[13.02.2014 19:05:00] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: that is absolutely right
[13.02.2014 19:05:15] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: but if I did make the laws, that ship still wouldn't be allowed here
[13.02.2014 19:05:18] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: it poses a threat
[13.02.2014 19:08:19] wanderer: hawe luck then..
[13.02.2014 19:08:23] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: Thank you for your cooperation
[13.02.2014 19:08:40] LPI-Zeeroi.Talbot[RO]: if you would change your ship, you would always be welcome in Liberty, so long as you obey the laws
To: LPI High Command
ID: Zeeroi Talbot
Location: Fort Bush, New York
Subject: Rheinland encounter in Texas
Encryption: HIGH
Priority: HIGH
I have an urgent transmission for LPI high command. I have just come off from what I thought would be a routine patrol in the Texas system. I was flying Fighter #1 of the Raven's Talon Wing along with Mizushima who was in his Raven's Talon. We were joined by an independent law keeper Gemma Gray and soon after that one of LSF's pilots, Virgo. We were escorting =LSF= Virgo to LPI Sugarland, just within orbit of Planet Brazos. Sugarland received an unknown transmission from a pilot requesting asylum. Due to LSF demanding that sensitive information remain confidential I am not able to state his name, but I have a recording of his transmissions to Sugarland. Hang on, let me play it back. ****Buzzing of transmission signals**** "Sugarland! Sugarland, this is Rheinland military Major *censoring beep*!!! I request asylum!"
I'll let the transmission play on a bit more. ****Buzzing of transmission signals crackles again**** This is LSF Agent Virgo, Proceed to Sugarland. Sugarland!! I am under attack!! Request assistance!! This is SWAT squadron leader Rokuro Mizushima. Sector F6. I am 16 klicks out!! We are en route to your position. LPI station. I am under attack! Repeat under attack. Please send assistance! Mayday!
The LSF pilot accompanied by the LPI SWAT wing and the independent lawkeeper left Sugarland in search of this unknown Rheinland Major.
When we approached our scanners picked up that our subject was being tailed by four Rheinland Military officers. I am unable to provide their names as LSF has again deemed that information sensitive. After some negotiation, it was clear that the Rheinland Military were not going to cease fire on the subject, and we moved in to assist.
The Rheinlanders had been chasing this target for quite some time, and were low on power and physically exhausted, this gave us the upperhand. After the better part of an hour fighting, 3 of their pilots were down and one pilot decided to retreat toward the debris field. I was able to disrupt his cruise engines and keep him locked down. He decided to surrender and begged us to hold fire. We listened to his story, which I am afraid I am unable to repeat on this transmission. He claimed that he had tractored the other three Rheinland pilots and that his cargo scan shows that their life signs are stable. The LSF Agent Virgo called in the =LSF= Langley. In the mean time we had kept the Rheinland pilot locked down and the mysterious Rheinland Major was forced to remain in close formation. When the Langley arrived they were forced to dock and arrested. At this point the situation was taken out of LPI hands, the LSF took the two pilots and the 3 escape pods off to Alaska for questioning.
Perhaps you can communicate with LSF if you desire to learn more of the situation, but I fear I may have said too much and I have tried to only transmit information that is not confidential.
I am returning to base now, my patrol is complete, I was not expecting so much excitement. I have been transferred to New York for routine patrols and scans there.
Recruit Zeeroi Talbot, out.
I started my patrol today and found nothing of interest through my flight through Colorado and Texas. I returned to Manhattan to check for smugglers and eventually found Kondensat. He was hauling Slaves on a Pirate train. I immediately ordered him to halt and drop the slaves. He eventually complied and when forced to pay the corresponding fine he first refused. After a bit of "persuading" he paid his fine and was warned not to carry slaves again.
I also encountered a ship callsign Red.Rocket. He was flying a freelancer ID'd ship and claimed he was collecting a bounty on me. In his persistance in claiming this bounty he attempted to attack me while I was parked near Hoover station. As may be guessed he did not last long after that thanks to Hoover's defenses.
Today I had a very interesting patrol. When I first started my patrol I was informed of a large battle near Rochester. Multiple [LN] and =LSF= were battling several unlawfuls. I arrived late in the encounter however and was only able to assist with a few torpedoes before all the hostiles were destroyed.
I returned to Manhattan for a routine smuggling check until my scanners caught a glimpse of an Outcast Sarissa Battleship named YAKUZA. Though I was alone I decided to check out this ship. After a brief chase I got close enough to establish communications. After a short chat I decided to engage this Outcast.
Alone with my trusty Warran bomber I started my engagement of this Battleship. I started my attack with several torpedo shots at maximum range. After landing several hits I moved within 3 k and continued my torpedo runs. I was able to drop his shields with my torpedo attacks. I then moved to my Shorter range antimatter cannon and started making runs against this Battleship.
During my torpedo runs the Battleship tried very hard to land hits on me but was only successful twice. Each time he hit me he did drop my shields which I countered by using up all my shield batteries. I had completely dropped his shields and run down his nano bots. When several ships caught wind of this battle and moved in to assist.
I would like to state for the record that I did not call for any assistance and feel confidant I could have handle this inept Outcast by myself.
However, With the massive firepower brought to bear against this Outcast by myself and the ships that came to assist this Battleship was destroyed.
Communications Log- [23.03.2014 16:40:14] LPI-SWAT-J.Valent[W]: Well an Outcast Battleship hmm?
[23.03.2014 16:40:27] YAKUZA: were?
[23.03.2014 16:40:31] LPI-SWAT-J.Valent[W]: What are you doing out here?
[23.03.2014 16:40:45] YAKUZA: fine,you?
[23.03.2014 16:41:13] LPI-SWAT-J.Valent[W]: So no escort?
[23.03.2014 16:41:24] LPI-SWAT-J.Valent[W]: Dangerous thing to do
[23.03.2014 16:41:36] YAKUZA: who knos ...
[23.03.2014 16:42:15] LPI-SWAT-J.Valent[W]: I think im gonna have to try to kill you now
[23.03.2014 16:48:02] Dane.Shermann: ooo look at that
[23.03.2014 16:48:14] Dane.Shermann: your time to die has come yakuza
[23.03.2014 16:48:22] Dane.Shermann: assisting navy
[23.03.2014 16:48:32] YAKUZA: he started
[23.03.2014 16:49:19] [LN]-LNS-Mount.Hood: I heard that you have a bit of a Sarissa problem
[23.03.2014 16:49:40] LPI-SWAT-J.Valent[W]: Yea but ive been doing quite well so far
[23.03.2014 16:50:13] [LN]-LNS-Mount.Hood: Kohaku: Turrets online, ready to go in
[23.03.2014 16:51:59] YAKUZA: bastards
[23.03.2014 16:52:04] Death: YAKUZA was killed by an admin
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