Comm ID: Admiral Soren
Origin: Flagship Ableben
Recipient: Marauder
We have part of your crew sir. The Harvesters tried to push their luck in Omicron Theta shortly after you incident. The Ableben came out and was assisted by another Zoner named Darck-TheHorizon in killing Harvesters, 01, 08, 09, and 10.
The part of the crew that was not already in the 'harvesting' process was delivered safely to Freeport 9's medical ward and ready to be picked up.
However, I would like to say that I am quite disappointed in the ethics, actions, and attitudes of the Jupiter Guild's pilots during this battle. As you may have noticed, I did not include the names of a Guild pilot in the beginning of my report. If anyone wishes to know the full details please send us a private message and we will explain it to you and forward you log transmissions for you to interpret for yourselves.
Thank you for your assistance in rescuing our TAZ member's crewmen. I'm sure the [TAZ]-Marauder will appreciate their return, hopefully undamaged.
I am indeed interested in more data on the incident with the Jupiter Guild vessels. Although your logs of the incident show that there may be "issues", perhaps you could elaborate in private comms. This may be a matter for further Council of Zoner deliberations.
Would you also convey my compliments to the AW Delegate Sister Aurelia, and ask her to review recent Council proceedings? Her input on recent matters would be appreciated.
Regards,
Malaclypse, Episkopos, COEE (POEE),
for the TAZ
I am sending this communication only because of something weird I observed. Normally I keep much to myself. Since my vessel V*GER was in the shop after an encounter with Harvestor 10 in NY. I survived and beamed up what was left of the Harvestor.(not much left to be recognizable). I was hitching a ride on Tanker's ship. While passing by Freeport 2 in Bering I saw Harvestor 16 docking there.proof available. I couldn't do anything about it at the time,though I though it was passing strange. please advise.
We have part of your crew sir. The Harvesters tried to push their luck in Omicron Theta shortly after you incident. The Ableben came out and was assisted by another Zoner named Darck-TheHorizon in killing Harvesters, 01, 08, 09, and 10.
The part of the crew that was not already in the 'harvesting' process was delivered safely to Freeport 9's medical ward and ready to be picked up.
However, I would like to say that I am quite disappointed in the ethics, actions, and attitudes of the Jupiter Guild's pilots during this battle. As you may have noticed, I did not include the names of a Guild pilot in the beginning of my report. If anyone wishes to know the full details please send us a private message and we will explain it to you and forward you log transmissions for you to interpret for yourselves.
Admiral Soren out.
To: Big AW ship thingy (OOC: I couldn't resist:))
Comm ID: Me
Subject: Crew saving op
Message:
Many thanks for your help, um, one question though... are you sure you got the right person?
I could have sworn it was a young lad I hired on freeport 6, I've got back a young lass, so you can see why I'm a tad confused.
Yes, he didn't notice that the 'crewman' he'd hired was a girl in disguise, lucky for her he was too drunk to notice. (line added by comm terminal).
Marauder
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To: Boss guy
Comm ID: Marauder
Subject: I think I'm in trouble this time...
Message:
Hi Mal!
Had a good time in that bar you got lost in? Remind me to get you to take me there sometime soon... er, um.
Ok, bush circling done.
'We' will be in baffin shortly. Got some 'guests' to meet you, all forty-three of em. Looks like the [TAZ] might be getting a sudden boost in numbers too, and lethality.
Message To: TAZ
COMM ID: ***DE-ENCRYPTION ATTEMPT DENIED***; Annonomous
RE: Harvester sightings and engagements.
A think Rheinland accent comes through the comms
Greetings Zoner defenders. We of the Mighty Rheinland Military have had a few recent encounters with these Harvester Units in New Berlin and surrounding areas. Harvester units of varying Number have been duly dispatched. This at the refusal to comply with RM orders to leave. This will be SOP in our ZoI, however, do not consider this to be an opening of arms. This is a simple message to enlighten you, nothing more.
To any man hunted by a machine, you have my blessing for luck.
After getting my ship repaired from the harvester encounter, I decided to pay a visit to the Freeport 2. It appears that there are several people missing or unaccounted for. This seemed to happen after the Harvester 16 had docked there. Could this only be a coincidence ? I shudder to think they have been harvested.
This encounter has left me alittle out of sorts...any help ,medically or mentally would be greatly appreciated.
Comm ID:Mike Agathon Commander of the Research ship Aurora
Origin: Freeport 9
Recipient: Zoner Council
Earlier today I received some intel from a junker, of strange ships hanging around O-15, their description seemed to match that of the Harvesters. Instead of risking the Aurora I had an Eagle prepped for a recon mission and headed for O-15. Once I reached there I headed straight for the Guild station in the system for repairs and to see if the hunters had further information. (they didn't seem to know much)
Seeing as the tip came from a junker I set a course towards the Junker station in the system, before I could reach there, a Harvester destroyer flew right past me, seemingly not noticing. Seems the stealth armour installed was working, for now...
As I moved closer, 2 more harvesters appeared on scanners. Their designations were harvester 1, 8 and 15. Here are the 3 scans I took of the ships, however their scanners appeared to have penetrated the stealth at this point, and harvester 1 engaged.
From this I could only conclude that the harvesters are mining this rich scrap metal field for resources. Possibly for use in reconstructing their ships after they are destroyed.
I'd suggest investigating this further, if we can remove a possible resource location from them, we may be able to slow their growth.
Mike Agathon Out.
*channel closed*
Iâll carry this flag
To the grave if I must
Because itâs flag that I love
And a flag that I trust
'Ello again you lot...I have more to report this morning.
Last night while making a few short runs close to home in the Erinloch, I recieved a message through my neural net from a Junker in Omega-15 named Claudia Starfire, who I met about a week ago when I used 'the code' against two seperate Harvey's.
I was just sitting down to have dinner while my Whale was in auto-pilot, & the Junker told me that she was pinned, & effectively being blockaded inside her station by number Six.
It seemed strange to me that a Harvester would do such a thing to a non-Zoner, so I set course back to Canaria to launch my Gunboat & race as fast as I could to her aid.
I admit it took a while to get there to help her, but because of my previous encounter with both 09 & 10, I called on Mad John Rackham to assist me. By the time we both arrived at O-15, the Harvey moved on to Rheinland space, & shortly thereafter, Mad John parted with us to attend other business.
As I'm still getting myself accustomed to my new gunboat, I stayed with Claudia for a while to keep watch over her in case the bugger returned.
Omega-15 remained quiet, so I spun my seat to my comms console & sent an aid request to Shamus after I noticed that Harvey 10 was closeby in Sigma-13.
Both He & I met up there, & proceded to taunt the humorless machine over the open comms as we searched the system. (At least Shamus has a sense of humor in that titanium crome-dome of his.)
By the time we finally engaged number 10 in S-17, I came to realize very quickly that it was no laughing matter.
My skills have atrophied in the past two years since I left Edinburgh after my wife's murder, & quit the Gravedancer's Union on Islay. I made a few stupid mistakes under pressure; eventually however, I was able to strike the killing blow.
I have a tendancy to keep to myself... to a fault, but the times are changing & so am I.
I better understand now the threat we are under, & I'm no longer laughing.
'sho, I wash in Kusari wit Tradin'Sheb, like? Ann' I wash going to Canaria, aight?
An den dere was this flying toaster, inna Zhoner Fearlessh! He shased me to New Tokyo, where a shmall defense forshe showed up as a reshponse to my mayadayadays.
He shot my 'ol bird right up an' I crashed here on New Tokyo. Now awating tow servishe and checking out the ship pot'n'wine storesh together with me crew.
John Johnson - Master of Synth.Foods-Convoy|049
Hans Adler - Synth Foods escort wing