Some days ago, we had to clean Tau-23 again as it was filled with our beloved IMG and CR friends. Cipriano Adimari and Pedro Alvarez from the Lance, as well as some XTF pilots, were already in the process of removing these little pests. Once I reached the location of the battle, I immediately joined our forces and opened up on our enemies, who also received help from some Unione Corse. We, on the other hand, received help from Komachi Kurosawa, one of our contractors.
However, I do have to admit that the enemy forces didn't make it easy for us. I admire their fighting spirit, even though it's for a lost cause. In the end, they had to face their inevitable doom.
Nevertheless, they're still pathetic creatures. I hate them.
An unusual run in occurred yesterday. Operating out Cali for the night, scouts reported an Artificial Intelligence vessel en route through our Tau territories. Intercept was made at Kyushu anomaly. The, discussion, was odd, and is reported in full below for further investigation.
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[22.08.2014 05:34:15] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Saluti, machine.
[22.08.2014 05:34:29] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::What will be the fine at this present time now?::
[22.08.2014 05:34:40] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Quick to busines.
[22.08.2014 05:34:44] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Appreciable.
[22.08.2014 05:34:58] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Who is to say that I would allow you to Malta in the first place?
[22.08.2014 05:35:11] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::This unit isn't going to Malta.::
[22.08.2014 05:35:23] CL}Drago.Celestino.: No? Where are you going then?
[22.08.2014 05:35:38] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::Freeport 10.::
[22.08.2014 05:35:43] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Lies.
[22.08.2014 05:35:50] CL}Drago.Celestino.: No one purchases your cargo there.
[22.08.2014 05:35:53] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::Care to come with this unit then?::
[22.08.2014 05:36:14] CL}Drago.Celestino.: I don't care. You are passing into Contari territory.
[22.08.2014 05:36:42] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Last I remember your "intelligence" threatened to purge our existance.
[22.08.2014 05:36:53] CL}Drago.Celestino.: It is not something we have forgotten.
[22.08.2014 05:37:13] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Nor do we wish your presence in our space.
[22.08.2014 05:40:39] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Perhaps you have wiped your memory banks, but your threats against the Maltese are remembered by us.
[22.08.2014 05:41:07] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::This unit has no occurance with such the Maltese...::
[22.08.2014 05:41:31] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Your particular memories aside, your associates have issues such.
[22.08.2014 05:41:36] CL}Drago.Celestino.: *issued
[22.08.2014 05:42:09] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::Our associates were foolish.::
[22.08.2014 05:42:19] CL}Drago.Celestino.: One of your units attempted to negotiate with us.
[22.08.2014 05:42:26] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::Affirmative.::
[22.08.2014 05:42:34] CL}Drago.Celestino.: It has yet to respond with any reason why your presence should be tolerated.
[22.08.2014 05:43:02] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::Would your vessel like to make a deal with this unit?::
[22.08.2014 05:43:10] CL}Drago.Celestino.: My vessel is flown by me.
[22.08.2014 05:43:16] CL}Drago.Celestino.: It makes no deals.
[22.08.2014 05:43:59] CL}Drago.Celestino.: What worth would you have to give that would spare your vessel from becoming scrap?
[22.08.2014 05:44:22] CL}Drago.Celestino.: And why would I take it over making you into it?
[22.08.2014 05:44:27] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::What would you like a captail ship being constructed?::
[22.08.2014 05:44:33] CL}Drago.Celestino.: *snorts*
[22.08.2014 05:44:37] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Arrogance.
[22.08.2014 05:44:44] CL}Drago.Celestino.: I did not think machines capable of such.
[22.08.2014 05:45:06] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::This unit does not want any war, the unit just wishes to establish peace with the Outcasts and Consensus.::
[22.08.2014 05:45:24] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::Our associates in the past have been in hibernation and are no longer with the Consensus.::
[22.08.2014 05:45:37] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Your unit does not command your negotiations.
[22.08.2014 05:46:00] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::Which is why this unit only wishes to negotiate with itselves and not the Consensus.::
[22.08.2014 05:46:01] CL}Drago.Celestino.: The Contari are still awaiting a response. Your cold shoulder has not shown us much we wish to bargain with.
[22.08.2014 05:46:18] CL}Drago.Celestino.: A spark of independent thought. Hnn.
[22.08.2014 05:46:54] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Maltese space is forbidden to you. Your offer of a "warship" is posturing.
[22.08.2014 05:47:29] CL}Drago.Celestino.: You have one opportunity to explain what you offer and where your destination is.
[22.08.2014 05:47:51] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::Planet Malta, Premium scrap.::
[22.08.2014 05:47:57] CL}Drago.Celestino.: *snorts*
[22.08.2014 05:48:20] CL}Drago.Celestino.: A lying machine. Amusing. "Freeport 10" indeed.
[22.08.2014 05:48:37] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::Freeport 10 offers less credits for the cargo, but it will do.::
[22.08.2014 05:48:49] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::If this unit is forbidded to travel to Planet Malta.::
[22.08.2014 05:49:06] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Your organization is forbidden from travelling to any Maltese system.
[22.08.2014 05:49:17] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Or was getting shot there unclear?
[22.08.2014 05:49:22] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::This is not a Maltese system.::
[22.08.2014 05:49:32] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::This system is contested.::
[22.08.2014 05:49:35] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Not proper. It will be, in time.
[22.08.2014 05:50:08] CL}Drago.Celestino.: You are aware of the Sirian Credit I hope.
[22.08.2014 05:50:34] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::This unit has acquired some to deal with the issue of piracy.::
[22.08.2014 05:50:50] CL}Drago.Celestino.: You will be dealing with that here.
[22.08.2014 05:51:15] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Five million and you will offload at the Freeport. I will confirm this or you will perish.
[22.08.2014 05:51:42] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Pass beyond the Freeport into Maltese space and it will be your end.
[22.08.2014 05:52:24] CL}Drago.Celestino.: I have received no payment.
[22.08.2014 05:52:49] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::I have given payment already.::
[22.08.2014 05:53:11] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Perhaps your processor forgot the "." on this account.
[22.08.2014 05:54:16] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Hnn. To the Freeport. I will see your cargo offloaded.
[22.08.2014 05:57:01] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Offload here.
[22.08.2014 05:57:02] 2014-08-22 05:57:04 SMT Traffic control alert: [AI]L|Conscentia has requested to dock
[22.08.2014 05:57:40] CL}Drago.Celestino.: Now depart.
[22.08.2014 05:57:53] CL}Drago.Celestino.: And remember that the Contari remember.
[22.08.2014 05:58:25] [AI]L|Conscentia: ::Memory bank wiping... downloading more RAM...::
There is much to be learned here of these machines. They lie. They distort. They posture. They fail to learn relevant reality, though. I am sure the Commandantes will find this beneficial in future negotiations or demands.
Addio.
~D. Celestino
(--- USER SIGNING OFF: Drago Celestino, Familiare ---)
I present record of discussion with Arbiter James Trenton of the Junker's Congress. While returning from a run to Liberty, he spoke with me of possible dealings. I hope I have successfully impressed upon him that relations with us are not the same as relations with other Maltese organizations, or that our relations with other Junkers are not relations with the Congress.
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[28.08.2014 05:02:57] .:j:.JunkTow: Ola amigo! I was thinking senor. Even tho I feel we've earned our stripes without all the construction we've done in Alpha
[28.08.2014 05:03:22] .:j:.JunkTow: You hombres we haven't dealt with yet.
[28.08.2014 05:03:57] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: First, we are not hombres. We are not common scum, do refer to us as such.
[28.08.2014 05:04:13] .:j:.JunkTow: Whoa wait a min.. no disrespect
[28.08.2014 05:04:34] .:j:.JunkTow: i say it as a "tough dude"
[28.08.2014 05:04:42] .:j:.JunkTow: not some common scum
[28.08.2014 05:05:00] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: You may address as Maltese, or preferably, as Lancieres.
[28.08.2014 05:05:03] CL}CT-Palermo: *us
[28.08.2014 05:05:56] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Second, we have no issue with your export of the orange. Merely your method.
[28.08.2014 05:06:13] .:j:.JunkTow: Well I always called Outcasts hermanos or amigos. We've been very close to many other familia's of Alpha
[28.08.2014 05:06:25] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Imagine a Kusari Battleship arriving in Puerto Rico captained by us.
[28.08.2014 05:06:34] .:j:.JunkTow: We wouldnt turn you all away
[28.08.2014 05:06:50] .:j:.JunkTow: Were not against the Outcasts in anyway mi casa su casa
[28.08.2014 05:06:54] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Hnnn. I find that unlikely.
[28.08.2014 05:06:59] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: But as you say.
[28.08.2014 05:07:04] .:j:.JunkTow: Its been that way for years amigo
[28.08.2014 05:07:26] .:j:.JunkTow: I assure you we have not been about turning away our associates when they mean us no harm and only wish to do
[28.08.2014 05:07:32] .:j:.JunkTow: business with us.
[28.08.2014 05:07:56] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: You may conduct your business within the bounds established by Maltese law.
[28.08.2014 05:08:13] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: We have no issue with those who export the orange dream.
[28.08.2014 05:08:43] .:j:.JunkTow: Which we always have.. but it seems your wanting it changed. Long ago we were allowed but you all changed that
[28.08.2014 05:09:11] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: It would appear that the Ghosts have spoken on the matter, signore.
[28.08.2014 05:09:15] .:j:.JunkTow: I just wonder where this misguided distrust of those that have built bases even assisting in Albion light
[28.08.2014 05:09:29] .:j:.JunkTow: Using this same ship and method
[28.08.2014 05:09:34] .:j:.JunkTow: but as you say..
[28.08.2014 05:09:36] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: You speak of business done with others. Why would this matter to us?
[28.08.2014 05:09:47] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: We are not they, nor are they us.
[28.08.2014 05:09:59] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Surely this is understood.
[28.08.2014 05:10:08] .:j:.JunkTow: Cause they should be your kinfolks and brethren. Your all from the same cloth Outcasts I thought
[28.08.2014 05:10:27] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: We are Maltese, true. Not all pursue the same goals or methods.
[28.08.2014 05:10:45] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: The Cross do not pursue Contari interests, nor we theirs.
[28.08.2014 05:10:55] .:j:.JunkTow: I wasnt talking about them
[28.08.2014 05:10:59] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: I would not leave one to a Hunter, however.
[28.08.2014 05:11:30] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: I merely explain that our interests are not aligned, but we do not cast them aside in their need.
[28.08.2014 05:11:58] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: The Marauders, are they not Junkers? Do you align with their interests?
[28.08.2014 05:12:03] .:j:.JunkTow: anyway.. I was attempting to offer some sort of business arrangement and wasnt my intent to argue our side with you
[28.08.2014 05:12:35] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: I wish you to understand that work for others is not work for us, and has no bearing on anything to us.
[28.08.2014 05:12:57] .:j:.JunkTow: I will not agree that it shouldn't but if that is how you feel then so be it.
[28.08.2014 05:13:12] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: As if we were to work with Marauders, would you accept that as sufficient for your purposes?
[28.08.2014 05:13:12] .:j:.JunkTow: You never dock at Albion Light then?
[28.08.2014 05:13:30] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: I have seen no need to step foot on that station.
[28.08.2014 05:13:34] .:j:.JunkTow: Ok
[28.08.2014 05:13:49] .:j:.JunkTow: So there ya have it. Nothing weve ever done directly benefited you.
[28.08.2014 05:13:50] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: This is not to say we cannot make deals in the future.
[28.08.2014 05:14:13] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: But do not lean on things that have no bearing to our interests.
[28.08.2014 05:14:20] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Agreed?
[28.08.2014 05:15:16] .:j:.JunkTow: Excuse me your trying to say all of our work is null and no i wont say that. IF JM said you were welcomed at Spire I would have
[28.08.2014 05:15:27] .:j:.JunkTow: to respect that.
[28.08.2014 05:15:49] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Is it not the Marauder facility?
[28.08.2014 05:16:06] .:j:.JunkTow: its a junker base
[28.08.2014 05:16:15] .:j:.JunkTow: just as rochester or beaumont
[28.08.2014 05:16:27] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: You set policy on the Spire?
[28.08.2014 05:18:03] .:j:.JunkTow: Negative and thankfully dont have to maintain it. Does that make it less Junker?
[28.08.2014 05:18:36] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: It does not, but it means I do not address you with respect to it, for you have no influence on its standing.
[28.08.2014 05:19:15] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Do you allow the Marauders to speak for your stations in Puerto Rico, or are they Congress stations?
[28.08.2014 05:19:58] .:j:.JunkTow: Anyway.. sorry I will not say all that we have done should have no bearing on what is happening now.
[28.08.2014 05:20:00] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: If I wished access, would I talk to them, or to you?
[28.08.2014 05:20:24] .:j:.JunkTow: Your getting way off the topic.. our operation was mutually beneficial and on going for years.
[28.08.2014 05:20:27] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Perhaps if you answer my question, you will have perspective on my answer.
[28.08.2014 05:20:54] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Would I talk with Marauders for access to the modular bases in Puerto Rico?
[28.08.2014 05:20:59] .:j:.JunkTow: I've answered what it is relevant
[28.08.2014 05:21:33] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: It seems then that if you understand my question, you understand my answer.
[28.08.2014 05:21:35] .:j:.JunkTow: Your saying our work in the past has no bearing on the future. Just because it didnt involve you all. I wanted to change that
[28.08.2014 05:21:47] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: We are open to future business, signore.
[28.08.2014 05:21:56] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: If you wish to work with us on it.
[28.08.2014 05:22:18] .:j:.JunkTow: Well I am not sure of what you all may need?
[28.08.2014 05:22:27] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: As to what, I do not know myself.
[28.08.2014 05:22:53] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: We do not mantain, or intend to maintain, modular stations.
[28.08.2014 05:23:27] .:j:.JunkTow: well give it some thought. Perhaps you may have something that needs to be done.
[28.08.2014 05:23:54] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Perhaps scrapping work at some point.
[28.08.2014 05:24:14] .:j:.JunkTow: You guys already have that
[28.08.2014 05:24:36] .:j:.JunkTow: all you need to do is dock at LF in PR and get a load of p.scrap
[28.08.2014 05:24:47] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Collection is not something we can do, and the Spire is not always open.
[28.08.2014 05:24:53] .:j:.JunkTow: LF is
[28.08.2014 05:25:01] .:j:.JunkTow: and always filled with p.scrap
[28.08.2014 05:25:19] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Hnnn. If you grant access, I will see if we can not find time to visit.
[28.08.2014 05:25:26] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: What prices do you offer?
[28.08.2014 05:25:49] .:j:.JunkTow: Let me check I believe you already have access tho
[28.08.2014 05:26:25] .:j:.JunkTow: yep your already cleared at LF
[28.08.2014 05:26:33] .:j:.JunkTow: you should come by PR and check it out
[28.08.2014 05:26:48] .:j:.JunkTow: 4k for the p.scrap buy or sell
[28.08.2014 05:27:33] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: The prices at Valetta have fallen recently. Your price may be, high, for us.
[28.08.2014 05:27:49] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: We shall keep it mind, however.
[28.08.2014 05:28:28] .:j:.JunkTow: What else can you sell in Alpha for 5900 profit per unit?
[28.08.2014 05:28:43] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: I did not catch a name. You are?
[28.08.2014 05:29:19] .:j:.JunkTow: The name is James Trenton Arbiter for the Junker Congress and owner of JunkerTown fleet most call me 'JT'
[28.08.2014 05:29:37] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Drago Celestino, Familiare, Contari Lance.
[28.08.2014 05:30:09] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Signore Celestino or Familiare Celestino will do.
[28.08.2014 05:30:22] .:j:.JunkTow: Muy bueno.. Its good to meet you Signore!
[28.08.2014 05:30:32] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: Hnn.
[28.08.2014 05:31:01] CL}CT-Palermo: Drago: My business is at an end today. Addio, Signore Trenton.
[28.08.2014 05:31:37] .:j:.JunkTow: Adios Drago
Perhaps business can be made with them after all.
Addio.
~D. Celestino
(--- USER SIGNING OFF: Drago Celestino, Familiare ---)
Message Received...
To: Contari Lance Internal Communications
From: Akane Nakahara
Subject: Order ships and IMG brawl
Encryption: Moderate
Konnichiwa.
Today was my first patrol out into the Taus, which was led by the Drago Celestino, who did his best to make sure I came back alive and experienced.
The day started with a simple call-out to Tau-23 to deal with an IMG force that had amassed there. We soon found that it was not only the IMG who had occupied the system, but a collection of Order Agents that bore the "D9|" tag and had broken IFF transponders. While we were going to escort them out of the Taus in a body bag, they vanished as the IMG appeared.
Our attention shifted back the miners and after some small talk about what we'd just seen, we engaged a pilot named Robert Walker, who thought he could trash talk the Lance and get away unscathed. Laura Huntington and Alexandra Mckenzie fled to Java, where Robert eventually led us. They finally mustered up some courage and decided to take us on.
The fight went crooked, but we were assisted by the pilot of the Orange Dream and 2 Junker Marauder ships. Eventually, a 3rd Junker chimed in to help while a member of the Crimson Cross appeared to lend a hand.
The battle jumped to Tau-37 for a moment, then back to 23, where it eventually died down with the retreat of Laura, demanding a Maya McAscott to dock to safety.
I'll attach the logs for your entertainment.
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30.08.2014 10:13:56] CL}Akane.Namahara.: [Communication Link established from Omicron-80]
[30.08.2014 10:14:11] CL}Drago.Celestino": Saluti. IMG in our territory.
[30.08.2014 10:14:41] CL}Akane.Namahara.: Konnichiwa, Outcasts!
[30.08.2014 10:14:57] 2014-08-30 00:14:53 SMT
[30.08.2014 10:15:00] CL}Drago.Celestino": *raises an eyebrow*
[30.08.2014 10:15:15] 2014-08-30 00:15:11 SMT
[30.08.2014 10:15:15] CL}Akane.Namahara.: Is something wrong?
[30.08.2014 10:15:23] 2014-08-30 00:15:20 SMT
[30.08.2014 10:15:23] CL}Drago.Celestino": One of the new recruits from outside Malta, I take it.
[30.08.2014 10:15:38] CL}Akane.Namahara.: Hai!
[30.08.2014 10:15:54] CL}Drago.Celestino": Hnn. Well enough. You can prove yourself today.
[30.08.2014 10:16:51] CL}Drago.Celestino": We move out.
[30.08.2014 10:16:54] CL}Akane.Namahara.: Brilliant, the only thing I've been doing is Cardamine runs anyway.
[30.08.2014 10:17:11] CL}Drago.Celestino": That job never ceases to be important.
[30.08.2014 10:17:39] CL}Akane.Namahara.: That job never ceases to be profitable! I can see why everyone wants a taste of the Orange!
[30.08.2014 10:17:49] CL}Akane.Namahara.: That and the addiction it causes.
[30.08.2014 10:17:59] CL}Akane.Namahara.: Uh...
[30.08.2014 10:18:14] CL}Akane.Namahara.: Konnichiwa?
[30.08.2014 10:18:16] D9|Double.D: "Hola"
[30.08.2014 10:18:18] CL}Drago.Celestino": Ignore it unless it causes problems.
[30.08.2014 10:18:33] D9|Double.D: "I`m not Kusarian one"
[30.08.2014 10:18:37] CL}Akane.Namahara.: I'd love to talk, but I have places to go.
[30.08.2014 10:18:42] CL}Drago.Celestino": Libertonian.
[30.08.2014 10:18:56] CL}Akane.Namahara.: Liberty? In the Taus?!
[30.08.2014 10:18:59] CL}Drago.Celestino": And an Order fighter.
[30.08.2014 10:19:10] CL}Drago.Celestino": Libertonian and Order.
[30.08.2014 10:19:34] D9|Double.D: "I dont see any Libertonian around"
[30.08.2014 10:19:34] D9|Wild.Fox: "Yea?... Actually that 'Libertonian' is member of The Order"
[30.08.2014 10:19:44] D9|Chameleon: "I am flying a Liberty ship, but I am an Order agent"
[30.08.2014 10:19:52] CL}Drago.Celestino": Are you.
[30.08.2014 10:20:01] D9|Chameleon: "Yes"
[30.08.2014 10:20:08] CL}Drago.Celestino": We have new targets.
[30.08.2014 10:20:30] CL}Drago.Celestino": Wild Fox is priority.
[30.08.2014 10:20:43] CL}Drago.Celestino": We're not fond of Order.
[30.08.2014 10:20:55] D9|Chameleon: "Do you think a Libertorian will get along with an Order agent very well?"
[30.08.2014 10:21:13] D9|Wild.Fox: *She nod*
[30.08.2014 10:21:25] D9|Chameleon: "Never mind"
[30.08.2014 10:21:28] CL}Drago.Celestino": Order is an organization, not a race or house.
[30.08.2014 10:21:40] 2014-08-30 00:21:36 SMT
[30.08.2014 10:21:40] D9|Wild.Fox: "Indeed."
[30.08.2014 10:21:59] 2014-08-30 00:21:55 SMT
[30.08.2014 10:21:59] D9|Chameleon: "I didn't say Order was one of the houses"
[30.08.2014 10:22:21] CL}Drago.Celestino": What brings the refugees to our territory?
[30.08.2014 10:22:30] CL}Drago.Celestino": Or are you lost?
[30.08.2014 10:22:37] D9|Wild.Fox: "Something like?..."
[30.08.2014 10:22:44] D9|Wild.Fox: "Help us getting out?"
[30.08.2014 10:22:59] CL}Drago.Celestino": Make sense.
[30.08.2014 10:23:18] CL}Akane.Namahara.: You want to be escorted out of here? By force or with mercy?
[30.08.2014 10:23:45] CL}Drago.Celestino": You are not welcome in our territory.
[30.08.2014 10:23:49] D9|Chameleon: "Boss?"
[30.08.2014 10:23:55] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Contacts.
[30.08.2014 10:23:59] CL}Drago.Celestino": Turn and leave or leave in fire.
[30.08.2014 10:24:01] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Stay at a safe distance.
[30.08.2014 10:24:04] IMG|Alexandra'Mckenzie: I see them. Looks like they are outcasts.
[30.08.2014 10:24:08] D9|Wild.Fox: "Good... Maybe we'll like... Leave? Or...?"
[30.08.2014 10:24:12] Orange.Scream: Hola amigos!
[30.08.2014 10:24:16] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Yes. They are in contact with these Order agents as well, it seems.
[30.08.2014 10:24:25] Orange.Scream: Wow! That's a lot of red things on my scanner
[30.08.2014 10:24:30] CL}Akane.Namahara.: We can use them to fight these IMG!
[30.08.2014 10:24:44] IMG|Alexandra'Mckenzie: Lots of targets on scanner.
[30.08.2014 10:24:54] IMG|Laura.Huntington: We are not here to make enemies.
[30.08.2014 10:24:58] IMG|Laura.Huntington: The situation is unclear.
[30.08.2014 10:25:00] CL}Akane.Namahara.: Konnichiwa.
[30.08.2014 10:25:00] CL}Drago.Celestino": You already have enemies.
[30.08.2014 10:25:07] Orange.Scream: Hola!
[30.08.2014 10:25:11] CL}Drago.Celestino": Saluti.
[30.08.2014 10:25:13] CL}Akane.Namahara.: This may get hot, be aware.
[30.08.2014 10:25:15] IMG|Laura.Huntington: RoE suggest we do not get ourselves into more mess than necessary.
[30.08.2014 10:25:17] D9|Wild.Fox: **... 'ours' -enters- ~backgroud~ ...**
[30.08.2014 10:25:22] CL}Drago.Celestino": Wild Fox--
[30.08.2014 10:25:26] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Orders are: Observe...
[30.08.2014 10:25:32] IMG|Laura.Huntington: and keep distance.
[30.08.2014 10:25:39] CL}Drago.Celestino": Nomad inflection.
[30.08.2014 10:25:56] IMG|Laura.Huntington: There are no mining operations running now, so we have all the lexibility we need
[30.08.2014 10:26:04] CL}Akane.Namahara.: I'd be more concerned about the cash sink just in front of us.
[30.08.2014 10:26:22] CL}Drago.Celestino": Saluti, miners.
[30.08.2014 10:26:24] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Cash sink? I do not think I understand
[30.08.2014 10:26:39] CL}Drago.Celestino": Thoughts on the weakest?
[30.08.2014 10:26:53] Orange.Scream: Hmmm
[30.08.2014 10:26:56] CL}Akane.Namahara.: Who do you deem the weakest?
[30.08.2014 10:27:04] Orange.Scream: Well, the strongest is most certainly Laura
[30.08.2014 10:27:19] Orange.Scream: So, I would say Alexandra
[30.08.2014 10:27:20] CL}Drago.Celestino": The strongest shall be our target then.
[30.08.2014 10:27:26] Orange.Scream: Very well
[30.08.2014 10:27:28] CL}Drago.Celestino": We can dodge the weak one.
[30.08.2014 10:27:28] IMG|Laura.Huntington: So, you were talking to these D9| Order Agents?
[30.08.2014 10:27:46] IMG|Laura.Huntington: What did they tell you? You seemed not very pleased
[30.08.2014 10:27:54] CL}Drago.Celestino": When are we ever pleased with the Order?
[30.08.2014 10:28:07] IMG|Laura.Huntington: That was the question. Did they tell you the same story?
[30.08.2014 10:28:18] CL}Drago.Celestino": They gave no story, only incoherence.
[30.08.2014 10:28:26] CL}Drago.Celestino": Detestable.
[30.08.2014 10:28:35] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Sounds about the same as I can report from my attempts to question them.
[30.08.2014 10:28:47] CL}Drago.Celestino": Regardless, they are gone. You are here.
[30.08.2014 10:28:47] Robert.Walker: We have some Outcasts here.
[30.08.2014 10:28:51] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Suspicious people, indeed.
[30.08.2014 10:28:59] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Yes. We know.
[30.08.2014 10:29:01] Orange.Scream: Well done for spotting the obvious, Mr. Walker
[30.08.2014 10:29:13] IMG|Laura.Huntington: It's a conversation just now.
[30.08.2014 10:29:37] IMG|Laura.Huntington: So, what did you decide who they are?
[30.08.2014 10:29:39] CL}Drago.Celestino": You maintain a lot of firepower for "miners".
[30.08.2014 10:29:46] Robert.Walker: Since when are you talking with Outcasts?
[30.08.2014 10:29:58] CL}Drago.Celestino": Who I think they are is not important.
[30.08.2014 10:30:03] Robert.Walker: They are just murders.
[30.08.2014 10:30:05] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Since it is almost the end of my patrol and I have had enough fighting for today.
[30.08.2014 10:30:11] CL}Drago.Celestino": Have you.
[30.08.2014 10:30:23] CL}Drago.Celestino": You will send your dogs in for you, then?
[30.08.2014 10:30:29] CL}Drago.Celestino": Or will you pay for peace today?
[30.08.2014 10:30:33] CL}Akane.Namahara.: That'll make the next part all that bit easier for us then.
[30.08.2014 10:30:36] IMG|Alexandra'Mckenzie: Dogs? Who are you calling a dog
[30.08.2014 10:30:43] CL}Drago.Celestino": Woof woof.
[30.08.2014 10:30:49] CL}Akane.Namahara.: You, obviously.
[30.08.2014 10:30:58] CL}Drago.Celestino": Now, your kind is often stubborn.
[30.08.2014 10:31:02] IMG|Alexandra'Mckenzie: You need to go back to Malta and be taught some manners.
[30.08.2014 10:31:09] CL}Drago.Celestino": But, we can deal if you can deal.
[30.08.2014 10:31:11] CL}Akane.Namahara.: *she giggles* This is quite fun, the taunting.
[30.08.2014 10:31:13] Robert.Walker: Let`s make them pay for their words.
[30.08.2014 10:31:20] Robert.Walker: We are stronger guys.
[30.08.2014 10:31:23] CL}Drago.Celestino": You can pay in credits, or in hull.
[30.08.2014 10:31:24] JM|-Scrub.Two: I heard there was some fightin' ta be had!
[30.08.2014 10:31:43] CL}Drago.Celestino": Walker burns first. His attitude offends.
[30.08.2014 10:31:50] JM|-Scrub.Two: Ooh, look at the purdy red on my scanner.
[30.08.2014 10:32:02] CL}Akane.Namahara.: Noted, all onto Walker.
[30.08.2014 10:32:04] IMG|Laura.Huntington: IMG wings, retreat towards Java.
[30.08.2014 10:32:07] Orange.Scream: sup
[30.08.2014 10:32:11] CL}Drago.Celestino": Will you-- typical.
[30.08.2014 10:32:19] JM|-Scrub.Two: Aww, retreat? That's no fun!
[30.08.2014 10:32:27] CL}Akane.Namahara.: What a surprise.
[30.08.2014 10:32:30] Robert.Walker: Retreat is not for us at the moment.
[30.08.2014 10:32:30] CL}Drago.Celestino": Hide your hide.
[30.08.2014 10:32:30] IMG|Alexandra'Mckenzie: On it.
[30.08.2014 10:32:30] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Getting shot is no fun either
[30.08.2014 10:32:39] Robert.Walker: We can defeat them.
[30.08.2014 10:32:39] Orange.Scream: But i thought we all loved guns?
[30.08.2014 10:32:45] JM|-Scrub.Two: Don't you know the moves to the dance, Miss Huntington?
[30.08.2014 10:32:51] JM|-Scrub.Two: Or has mining worn down your skills?
[30.08.2014 10:32:51] CL}Drago.Celestino": Contari, Maltese, Marauder, you know your target. We're moving in.
[30.08.2014 10:32:58] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Ah. Here we go.
[30.08.2014 10:33:01] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Okay.
[30.08.2014 10:33:05] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Do what you have to do
[30.08.2014 10:33:12] CL}Akane.Namahara.: Let it fly!
[30.08.2014 10:33:14] JM|-Scrub.Two: Here goes nothin'. Let's burn some miners, yeah!
[30.08.2014 10:33:59] |IMG|Tau-Patrol: oh dear they started
[30.08.2014 10:34:07] IMG|Alexandra'Mckenzie: Are we going in Laura?
[30.08.2014 10:34:24] IMG|Alexandra'Mckenzie: Weapons hot
[30.08.2014 10:34:24] IMG|Alexandra'Mckenzie: Going in
[30.08.2014 10:34:57] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Gunboat, please stand down
[30.08.2014 10:44:09] JM|-Paradox: Dropping the hammer, assisting Marauders!
[30.08.2014 10:44:24] JM|-Scrub.Three: Bout time you got here!
[30.08.2014 10:44:31] JM|-Paradox: Lets take them out!
[30.08.2014 10:46:31] CL}Drago.Celestino": Pursuing.
[30.08.2014 10:48:21] |+|-Gemma.Batalla: Well Hello,
[30.08.2014 10:50:13] IMG|Laura.Huntington: Maya, wake up!
[30.08.2014 10:50:17] IMG|Laura.Huntington: And dock!
[30.08.2014 10:50:29] 2014-08-30 00:50:25 SMT Traffic control alert: IMG|Maya.McAscott has requested to dock
[30.08.2014 10:50:33] 2014-08-30 00:50:30 SMT Traffic control alert: IMG|Laura.Huntington has requested to dock
[30.08.2014 10:51:51] CL}Drago.Celestino": We'll watch you claim it.
[30.08.2014 10:52:20] 2014-08-30 00:52:16 SMT
[30.08.2014 10:52:23] CL}Drago.Celestino": Whom has strength here, Signore Walker?
[30.08.2014 10:52:46] CL}Drago.Celestino": Not the miners, it would appear.
[30.08.2014 10:53:01] JM|-Scrub.Three: C'mon buddy, you're not gonna grab any kills in this furball
[30.08.2014 10:53:11] CL}Drago.Celestino": Cross pilot, leave things to the Marauders, if you would.
[30.08.2014 10:54:08] CL}Drago.Celestino": Your support was appreciated.
[30.08.2014 10:54:39] JM|-Paradox: We're always happy to help the Lance
[30.08.2014 10:54:41] JM|-Scrub.Three: Forming on Paradox
[30.08.2014 10:54:57] JM|-Paradox: Lets head back to Cali
[30.08.2014 10:55:22] CL}Drago.Celestino": Namahara, you survived. That is a start.
[30.08.2014 10:55:35] CL}Akane.Namahara.: Hai! That was an achievement!
[30.08.2014 10:56:21] CL}Drago.Celestino": To the Freeport, then.
[30.08.2014 10:57:33] JM|-Scrub.Three: Yep, Scrub Three signing off; Thanks for the fight mates, do it again sometime
[30.08.2014 10:57:36] JM|-Scrub.Three: We'll bang, 'kay?
[30.08.2014 10:57:39] CL}Drago.Celestino": Addio.
[30.08.2014 10:57:43] CL}Akane.Namahara.: Uh?
If that is all well and done, I'll take my leave then.
Akane Nakahara, you have done well within the Lance for a pilot of non-Maltesian origin. We recognize your worth, and grant the rank of Lanciere upon you. I trust you will use your new privileges wisely.
Addio.
~D. Celestino
(--- USER SIGNING OFF: Drago Celestino, Familiare ---)
Took a trip through Tau-23 today and uncovered an Independant Mining Goose treading on the toes of the Lance. I showed him who's boss.
The logs, of course:
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[04.09.2014 18:06:49] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: Konnichiwa.
[04.09.2014 18:07:00] Heges: Hi.
[04.09.2014 18:07:18] Heges: Need something?
[04.09.2014 18:07:31] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: So. I'll have you know you're in Lance territory.
[04.09.2014 18:07:50] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: And you belong to Independant Mining Dorks.
[04.09.2014 18:08:00] Heges: This is IMG field
[04.09.2014 18:08:28] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: Or so you think.
[04.09.2014 18:08:44] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: This field- No. This system, belongs to the Outcasts.
[04.09.2014 18:08:44] Heges: Here IMG sattelites
[04.09.2014 18:09:12] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: The Guild is simply in too far over it's head, believing they can push back our might.
[04.09.2014 18:09:13] Heges: I know only Cali base here
[04.09.2014 18:10:09] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: You seem to have difficulty understanding. We -own- this place. Therefore, you must pay us.
[04.09.2014 18:10:29] Heges: I havent money only ore...
[04.09.2014 18:10:34] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: Think of it as paying us to ensure your safety.
[04.09.2014 18:10:46] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: Infact, think of us as your body guards.
[04.09.2014 18:11:35] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: You're going to have to pay.
[04.09.2014 18:11:46] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: If you can't, I'll simply have to kill you.
[04.09.2014 18:12:35] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: That's a joke.
[04.09.2014 18:12:43] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: I can't accept that little amount.
[04.09.2014 18:13:11] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: Are you going to have to pay with your blood?
[04.09.2014 18:13:39] Heges: As you wish? I have many miners in Sirius
[04.09.2014 18:13:57] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: If that is an invitation to kill you.
[04.09.2014 18:14:00] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: I'd be glad to.
[04.09.2014 18:14:05] Heges: Ok
[04.09.2014 18:14:10] CL}Akane.Nakahara,: Prepare the weapons, time to die!
[04.09.2014 18:14:22] Heges: i havent guns =)
[04.09.2014 18:14:53] Death: Heges was put out of action by CL}Akane.Nakahara, (Gun).
I'll also extend my gratitude in my promotion. My thanks!
I took off with some of the newer Fanteria on a convoy into the heart of Liberty today. Why? To enrich their economy with the power of the orange, of course! But I'll leave the details to them to report. I'm reporting about a little encounter we had in California, featuring two independent miners carrying Basic Alloy to god-knows-where. They were quite hesitant to even listen to our demands, so they found themselves on the receiving end of the Outcast fist.
The logs:
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[27.09.2014 21:52:05] CL}Dario.Peruzzi: Hegemon up ahead
[27.09.2014 21:52:05] CL}CT-Dragonera: Let us see if he bumps onto us
[27.09.2014 21:52:14] CL}CT-Dragonera: What do you say?
[27.09.2014 21:52:20] CL}CT-Dragonera: Do we try to extort it?
[27.09.2014 21:52:26] CL}CT-Messina: Akane: yes.
[27.09.2014 21:52:29] CL}Pedro.Alvarez': Why not *smiles*
[27.09.2014 21:52:37] CL}CT-Dragonera: Is it near the station?
[27.09.2014 21:52:44] CL}Dario.Peruzzi: Ciao Signores
[27.09.2014 21:52:55] CL}CT-Messina: Akane: Konnichiwa, Miner.
[27.09.2014 21:53:06] CL}CT-Dragonera: Hola
[27.09.2014 21:53:19] CL}CT-Dragonera: Disrupt
[27.09.2014 21:53:33] CL}CT-Dragonera: Not letting you go so easily
[27.09.2014 21:53:34] CL}CT-Messina: Akane: Bad move.
[27.09.2014 21:53:48] CL}CT-Messina: Akane: Halt or die, Miner.
[27.09.2014 21:54:00] CL}Pedro.Alvarez': Stop!
[27.09.2014 21:54:04] CL}CT-Dragonera: So, you better pay us before we write you your death warrants
[27.09.2014 21:54:05] CL}Dario.Peruzzi: Pooh
[27.09.2014 21:54:10] CL}Pedro.Alvarez': Hydra powered up, ready to engage!
[27.09.2014 21:54:15] PoohTheBear: After you shot me. Dont think so
[27.09.2014 21:54:22] CL}CT-Messina: Akane: Sigh. Kill it.
[27.09.2014 21:54:25] CL}CT-Dragonera: Engage
[27.09.2014 21:54:25] CL}Dario.Peruzzi: No one shot you, we disrupted you
[27.09.2014 21:54:36] PoohTheBear: Thats why i lost all my shield
[27.09.2014 21:54:38] CL}CT-Messina: Akane: Open fire!
[27.09.2014 21:54:45] CL}Dario.Peruzzi: Understood
[27.09.2014 21:54:48] CL}Pedro.Alvarez': Attacking
[27.09.2014 21:54:50] CL}CT-Dragonera: Show them what it means to not obey the words of the lance
[27.09.2014 21:55:02] Death: Francis_Drake was put out of action by CL}CT-Messina (Gun).
[27.09.2014 21:55:30] Death: PoohTheBear was put out of action by CL}Pedro.Alvarez' (Gun).
[27.09.2014 21:55:40] CL}CT-Messina: Akane: That takes care of that.
Specifically, the transports from this brigade consisted of myself, Xavier Pastore, Pedro Alvarez and Dario Peruzzi. Together, we achieved a great convoy, despite general sloppiness due to no previous organization. However, this is overshadowed by the amount of money we raked in for the Lance.
Destination: Contari Lance Communique Systems ----------------------------------------------
Hola!
Been flying around Tau-23 for a fair bit of time. I was quite amused by the freedom with which the Independant Miners Guild are stealing the Lance's resources in there, and hauling it to strengthen the economy of other houses. I managed to stumble upon a few unfortunate miners and haulers, not to mention some idiots who tried to try their hands at disrupting the Lance's operations. They all got dealt with in an appropriate manner.
I came across this GMG[size=11] vessel moving through Tau 23, while on regular patrol. He refused to stop, when told to, and was dealt[size=11] with accordingly. Next in line is this [size=11]unfortunate miner who was having quite a nice and quiet day until I showed up. He was extorted.[/size][/size][/size]
After a few hours of lurking around the bar in Cali, I moved out once again to find quite a big group of people involved in a mining operation. The Interspace[size=11] vessel was extorted and the hauler working for the miners was also taxed[size=11]. While I was involved in a chat of some sorts with the miner, who was mining for both of these vessels, a bomber class vessel, working for the Independant Miners Guild[size=11] intervened. With him as cover, the miner fled away from the spot. He tried[size=11] to put up a fight, but never really looked like he could pull off a victory. He was swept aside[size=11] almost immediately.[/size][/size][/size][/size][/size]
I took off from Cali, the next day, to try and scout into Kusari. I met a Freelancer[size=11] vessel carrying Niobium ore through Kyushu. I intercepted it, and the captain was generous enough to to pay up[size=11] a hefty sum. I had to turn back to Tau 37 following a distress call from a Junker requesting assistance. By the time I reached there, the Junker had managed to safely land in the Freeport. But I came across a group of strange people near the Freeport, with motives unknown. There was a Carrier class vessel flying under the Zoner[size=11] colors. Upon scanning of the vessel, I found a Jump Drive[size=11] in it's hold. While investigating, another strange, and rather, a very big Zoner[size=11] came by and both of them decided to moor by the Freeport.[/size][/size][/size][/size][/size]
I moved through Nagano, Rishiri, Hokkaido and then to New Tokyo. I found an Interspace affiliated vessel, but couldn't really trouble him, as he was under the cover of planetary defense system of Planet New Tokyo and the nearby Roppongi Station. But he sure seemed to be aware[size=11] of our threat. I saw the same vessel I had met in Kyushu a few hours earlier, when on my way back to Cali. He had Side Arms in his hold, and since, I personally found him not a big harm to us, as well as, being cooperative, I left him with a small amount[size=11] to cover my repairs encountered during my trip into Kusari. I proceeded to dock on Cali and headed to the bar then, for since, it has been a very long day for me.[/size]
***Incoming message***
***From: Pedro Alvarez, Fantiera***
***To: The Contari Lance Internal Communication Channel***
***Subject: Chasing the LSF***
Hola. We got reports about two LSF agents in our home. It was surprise for me when I heard it, but I knew exactly what to do. Me along with another Fantiera attempted to destroy their ugly ships, but again, surprise came. They weren't much for fight. How is it possible Liberty have such incompetent people in their "intelligence" agency? I would say Libertonian intelligence is kinda oxymoron. So here are the details, we chased them to Omicron Beta where another Lancier joined us. But this wasn't enough to hunt down scared rabbits. They ran to Sigma 19, where.. fourth Lancier joined us. We split those two Libertonians, we chased one to Honshu, but then lost them both. I didn't have any cruise disruption missile left, because I wasted them while chasing the LSF ships. I went to resuply my ship at Ruiz base.
Some minutes later I returned to Sigma 19, where one of us was in duel with Gas miner guild ship, which got quickly destroyed. Second GMG ship came directly after the first exploded. I duelded this one, but I was not succesfull due to my unfortunate mistake. I must thank to my mate for retriving my pod and destroying that ship.
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To: Contari Lance Internal Communications
From: Dario Peruzzi
Subject: Status report
Encryption: Low
Ciao!
It seems I was too bold in my claims of being a lanciere, so here's a detailed report on my progress towards promotion. The other day I set off to explore the Sigmas and quickly ran into GMG|KS-Yuzuki.Ichimoto, a Kaichou-class bomber. After quick repairs I continued to Omicron Gamma and foundLucius.Macro[TBH] hanging out at Freeport 9. Due to ion interference I was unable to properly land hits with my guns and I resorted to mines. I was on top of him until the very end and he was drained of nanobots when I ran out of CD's. My frustration and carelessness had gotten the better of me, and I wasn't able to deliver any more significant damage before my Sabre exploded. Luckily the fight took place close to Freeport 9, so my pod was quickly scooped in, and I was on a shuttle back to Malta within the hour.
As explained by lanciereAkane Nakahara, a few days later we completed a smuggling run to Liberty and back that netted me10,000,000 credits. Upon our return to Tau-23 I made a quick sweep and found Mr.Miner who generously donated3 million credits. Moving through Kusari I extorted the transportsBlack.Water andInstalok|-Ego.Gamer landing me another 4,000,000 credits combined.
Today I followed fanteriaPedro Alvarez, fanteriaBonita Belmonte and lanciereXavier Pastore on a chase for two =LSF= agents that had gotten themselves to Omicron Alpha. I was in Sigma-19 monitoring the jump hole when an AI Drone approached, refusing to respond to any calls. Impatiently, waiting for some action, I followed the AI through to Beta just as the two agents entered Sigma-19, but at least the robot wastoast.
We eventually lost the agents in Honshu, where a particularly loud-mouthed captain of the GMG|GTS-Ishiro insulted signore Pastore. Signore Pastore and I intercepted a Kamome-class mining vessel designated GMG|MV-Ishiro in Okinawa and attacked it. GMG|Shiki~, a Katana, quickly showed and engaged signore Pastore while I chased the Kamome into Sigma-19 where GMG|Ruushii, a Kaichou bomber, cut me off. I turned my attention towards the bomber and quickly drained it of nanobots and shield batteries before the pilot cowardly fled to Aomori Station.
I returned to Sigma-19 to find Xavier Pastore under heavy fire from the Katana as well as GMG-Defender, a Karasu I believe, and I engaged them just as Pastore's Sabre was downed. I soon realized that the combined fire from the two ships was too much for me, so I fled towards Omicron Beta. A short while into the pursuit, the Katana pilot honorfully asked GMG-Defender to break off so she and I could duel. Pedro Alvarez later arrived on the scene, and I asked him to stand down as well. As the fragile Katana went up inflames, GMG|Mioshi.Hakamoto, a Karasu-class Heavy Fighter with a torpedo loadout, appeared, and signore Alvarez went on to duel him. Alvarez' ship was downed by an unfortunate torpedo, but the wreck left me with nanobots, so both the Karasu and my Sabre were fully loaded up for a final fight.
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Summary:
1 Sabre Lost
3 GMG| snubs downed
1 AI Drone downed
1 GMG| transport damaged
1 GMG| snub damaged
1 Brotherhood snub damaged
7 million credits extorted
10 million credits earned from escorts