Diamond, I’m sure you are not familiar with me. For now, I will refer to myself as a lost raider. The important thing is that I will be handling administrative tasks for our leader, hence forward.
Our leader is pleased with your work, and I must say, I’m impressed as well. As you are aware, the search for Loyola is a top priority. In addition, you’ve done great work ensuring the safety of the light.
As compensation for your work, I will be transferring five millions credits to you. I’m confident this covers any expenses you’ve incurred, and expresses our leader’s thanks.
Keep up the good work, and more will come your way.
For the last few days I have been flying in the Tau sectors nearby the Omicron systems. I have been patrolling and looking for Loyola in this system that Light has left to rot in the hands of IMG. Since I arrived, I have pirated some transports. Unfortunately, I have no information about Loyola. Here is my patrol journal, brothers:
Day 1
It’s the first day of my patrol. I have just come to Tau and I already hate this system. After getting myself a room on Cali base I have set of for my first patrol. After 4 hours of flying around Tau 23 I have seen only one ship. That one ship appeared to be a Gateway Shipping vessel. The name of the ship captain was Phil Walcott. He happily paid me 5 million Sirius Credits and continued his journey with his ship undamaged.
Another day has begun and the food on Cali base sucks. It's a good thing I grabbed some Synthetic Marijuana on my way from Barrier Gate. Today when I started my patrol it seemed weird. Space wasn't so empty. Starting my patrol, I saw Diamond. We flew to Coronado and searched every system on our way. Upon arrival in Coronado we noticed a vessel. It was one of our Assassin operatives. Together, we took a flight to Barrier Gate. By our way we came across an unknown installation. The installation was not hostile but we didn't have time to sit around. Soon after, assassin received a signal for help, from one of our old Maltese friends. We jumped into California, helping our friend. After a quick talk we noticed two Liberty Dreadnoughts. Soon after the first one was blown to pieces we took care of the second one. After that Commune fleet watched a fight between an Aoi operative and a Gaian. I suddenly got tired and took a flight to Alcatraz when I spent the night.
The third day has come and I woke up on a Rogue base in California system. I couldn't be there for much longer, I was too far from my mission objective. I jumped into my Sabre and flew to Tau 23. I came back to my room and settled down. I took another flight and disrupted a transport vessel. The vessel carried quite a valuable cargo. He was worth my time and gave me 2.5 million credits. I had a headache from so much travel and Marijuana so I returned to Cali and so my patrol ended for the day.
My three day mission has finally come to an end. Space has been... interesting, to say the least. The further I dig, the deeper the mysteries seem to be. To be honest, I'm not sure what to make of the information I've received. My journey has been long, and lacking in sleep. I could use some of the gin I was gifted, I miss my days of drinking.
I've organized my thoughts for you, brothers. I will speak to inform you, with a bifurcation by day. I trust you will all find this as interesting as I.
Day One
I had planned on delaying the start to my mission. For personal reasons, I wanted to take a trip to the Reactor. This trip didn't turn out to be as peaceful as I had hoped.
I had very little time to myself before the one called "Kessereya" arrived. Of course, we've spoken with this one before - she is the exiled one. But this time seemed different. I quickly noticed that she was with a pilot she had told us about prior, Megaera. I don't think it would be a stretch to say that Kessereya is somewhat... obsessed with her.
Kessereya's tone was immediately aggressive. She said she wanted to speak with Nomak. Of course, I knew our leader was busy, so I offered to deliver a message. This would not suffice for the exiled, however, so I called upon our leader.
With Nomak's arrival, the exiled immediately began asking him about an agreement we had, angrily at that. But this is where things got weird... apparently this Megaera had informed the exiled that we were sent to spy on her. Throughout our first conversation, we gained no information, at all.
We initially decided to give up the pursuit; however, Nomak decided to go back, so I followed. This led to an even worse situation, in which Megaera decided to try and defend herself by cowering behind other captains. Fortunately, they were not particularly interested in the conflict. Doing away with the rest of the drama, it appears that the exiled still believed we were spies, so we left.
I made my way to a nearby base, and slept for about two hours. There was much work to be done.
It's clear to me that our leader is no longer fond of Megaera. Yet, I'm not so quick to anger, for me only time will tell.
The second day of my mission was longer, but potentially more fruitful.
I began by taking a trip deeper into the playground of The Light. I figured it was time I introduce myself. I met with two of the ones classified as Vagrants, and was welcomed kindly. There isn't much to report here.
After leaving the presence of the light, I reported back to our leader. He was interested in going back to inform the light of our interactions with Kessereya. It is clear that they are as confused as we are regarding her behavior, and the allegations. Our conversation on the matter was brief, for the moment. Nomak was tired from the drink, so he departed, requesting that I stay in the company of The Light.
The Light was set on bringing about destruction as a means to purify Sirius, so we were off. However, Sirius seemed empty. The closest we came to our objective was a couple of capitol ships. As infuriating as it was, we were forced to stand down. The darkness was too strong for us to handle, and we moved out of the system.
Once we were safe, we spent a long time communicating. I brought up my concerns regarding our technology, and it appears that the Vagrants share my thinking. This is something I will have to speak with my lord about. For now, I will leave it be.
After speaking for a while, we came across the exiled. I spent quite a bit of time speaking with her, and thought I had brokered peace between her and Nomak. However, after speaking with Nomak, I don't think he is very interested. I suppose my next journey will be to inform her of the decision.
After another night of no sleep, I decided I would do a bit of exploring. I've been gone for a long time, and I need to see if I can find some old friends, and get to know what has happened in my absence.
I began a journey to the Taus to search for Loyola, deciding to go through Kusari - I haven't been there in ages, and I figured I might learn something. Luck was on my side, because I came across a pilot flying for an organization called "The Blood Dragons". I must be honest with all of you, I rather liked the organization.
My first concern was ensuring that I was not offending them by passing through the system. I have been assured that we will be able to pass through the system so long as:
We do not sell cardamine in Kusari; and,
If we decide to sell weapons, we supply them only to the Blood Dragons.
I was also able to ask them about Loyola; however, they don't seem to have any information. They did say that if they received any credible information, they would reach out.
As I departed, they gifted me with quality gin. They are truly gracious hosts, and I have a deep respect for them. I hope to see a stronger relationship established there.
After the interaction, I was too tired to continue my journey, and the temptation to open the gin was too strong. I've made a promise that I will not break. I've moved back in the Omicrons, where I will rest a few days.
Spectre Cortez, the effort you've invested will not go unrewarded. But for now, we have more to do. NullSec has analyzed the information collected and prepared the appropriate responses to the inconveniences mentioned. The Silver Sun casts the light of its judgement:
Firstly, due to the constant interference and malicious rumor-mongering, the person known as 'Megaera' has been officially marked for extermination. All Commune assets are obliged to do her harm, whenever able. Secondly, the rogue husk known as 'Kessereya' has been identified as an undesirable influence on our operations. This entity is stricken with an obvious sickness, separated from both the K'hara and Vagrant mindshares. Confused and irrational. There is only one cure for this disease, and all assets operating in the Omicron cluster are sanctioned to administer it.
And lastly, the Vagrants have enlisted our aid. A strike group will be established and sent to Omicron Delta. Depositing the exact mindstream to the Neural Gestalt.
Enlightened brothers, I come with a situation status regarding the tactical removal of the Installation inside the Delta solar system. I offered my assistance to our bio-luminical life forms that we are attuned with, alongside with the Wilde associates. The situation was grim for the inhabitants of the station, for they tried to resist the continuous strikes of the entity known as Kapheira. I converged with our allies into the various "blitz" interventions of further interlopers or unfortunate trespassers. The system of Delta is in it's knees.
The striving from the various human groups that reside in that system is weak and disorganized. Some try to push their limits but they eventually end up dying just braver than most. Irrelevant choice for the majority of the pilots. They are warned though prior to their extirpation from the Void. A deterministic calculus results in the starvation of the Installation's crew at first, being followed by the failure of the shielding generator. Then the conclusion is obvious. There was a misfire from an MNS vessel that resulted in the accidental damage of an Aoi vessel. The overall result is great. It is proof that our enemies are "smart" from a certain perspective. Not to show up entirely, they value their individual lives more than of a collective. That will be their demise in the end.
The Siege proceeds forward. I invite you to partake in this operation in more numbers.
This day made me exhaused like never before. I gave all my efforts to deliver a punch to the Kemmerer base located in the centre of Omicron Delta system. I felt like a lone soldier, trying to shoot down something stronger and more durable than myself. In the name of light, I continued scratching the station's reinforced hull. However, it only had a very little effect. Until a lightbringer called 'Deevokaa' arrived, I kept fighting on my own. My eyes were closing and all the efforts turned into fatigue. Full of regrets, I left and watched the fight from afar, hidden in the depths of space. Then I fell asleep. The awakening brought a relief to my heart. There were Vagrant capital ships, and the station had no chance of holding together. A loud sound of explosion was followed by silence. A silience of calmness. This mighty day shall not be forgotten. Our cooperation with the nomads will persist. We will not stop, unless they want us to. I am lookinng forward to see you in space.
We are addressing the Neural Gestalt with several updates pertaining to operations currently ongoing, and operations slated for the future. Firstly, we are addressing you to confirm the destruction of the 'Kemmerer Outpost', and to congratulate all the assets involved in the operation. All involved operatives have shown great vigor and dedication, but one has stood out beyond all others. We are speaking of course, of the operative 'Diamond'. It is our belief that this Illuminated Brother has a great part to play in our struggle for the Great Work. It is the opinion and recommendation of the Silver Sun, that 'Diamond' should move up the Pyramid and receive further responsibilities within the Gestalt. That concludes our thoughts on this matter.
And for matters of the imminent future; We are taking this opportunity to inform you of the next priority mission. During the past several weeks, NullSec and the rest of the Silver Sun have watched and analyzed the passenger liner routes throughout Sirius. To fuel the needs of our designs, it has been deemed necessary to assault several of these liners, and put the passenger crews under our direct custody. Strategic efficiency planning suggested that for our purposes, it would be best to assault these liners as the crews depart from their respective Houses. Or alternatively, as they traverse through the sparsely patrolled border worlds. Heavy transport support is essential for this mission, and the vessel 'Euphrates' has been cleared of its usual schedule to assist whoever takes this up. Depending on the development of the situation, more transports may or may not be provided.
A bonus subset of this mission is also available: Namely, individual pilots must be shot down and abducted from their respective Houses and Organisations. Disabled, but unharmed, they must be secured in our facilities, pending transportation to [REDACTED]. This bonus objective requires no heavy transport support, and no further support will be provided. The target list will be provided and updated, real-time, as the field operation develops. Assets completing this bonus objective will have to organize their own provisions, if they so desire. That concludes our today's announcement.
"From Ignorance, to Truth. From Darkness, to Light. From Death, to Immortality."
There is much to address. I will first reply to the work of our brethren, then I have an update of my own.
Diamond, per usual, your work exceeds expectations. As you know, our leader is busy at the moment, I will be speaking with him about your exemplary performance. Know that it does not go unnoticed. Per usual, you will be compensated for your expenses.
Altair, I’m glad to have you in the light of the Silver Sun. I’ve spoken with our leader, and again, he is pleased. Expect five million credits as a reward. I will be speaking with you soon about our next operation. For now, stay stationed in the Omicrons.
To the next matter... I’ve gathered the pilots for the ones called the Vagrants. The humans have been transferred to the transport, as requested. I will project my recollection of events, later.
Abran Cortez
Spectre in The Silver Sun
My work will forever be for the brightest star in all of the Universe
For you, I remain strong
HC. HL. HM.
I bring some good news! Today what seemed to be an ordinary day in New York system, turned out into a complete massacre. While me and Basilisk were heading towards Planet Manhattan we encountered one Outcast Dreadnought and a Liberty Rogue Destroyer. We set our position on the trade lane to Fort Bush, in order to ambush two Liberty Navy officers that we've gotten info about them being around. We slowly moved towards the planet where we found those two officers that we were looking for, but they weren't alone. Near the planet, there were as well two Navy Dreadnoughts stationed. In a matter of seconds everything went south. Hell let loose, guns firing in all directions. Unfortunately Basilisk was forced to retreat due to extensive damage. I was joined by Mediterran and we started to take out their small vessels. Five officers were put down along with a gunboat. I call this a good day!
I'm half asleep now after a very long day. Not only did I do alot of reconnaisance, but I fired my guns too.
The corsairs are common enemies and so I infiltrated their territory to gain intel about their strategic positions. My run was worth it and I found a few points of interest. These are paths I used to enter each system.
Let's get started
Omicron Gamma
I used Omicron Xi to make a passage to Omicron Gamma, the Corsair homeland. First of all, I explored the Malvada cloud. Deep inside I could see a station signature. From up close it appeared as a base suited for mining operations. Apart from this catch, we should have enough intel of this frequently visited system
Omega-41
Using a jump hole in the Gredos cloud, I appeared in Omega-41. A really nice system with a neutron star in the centre. Not far from the jump hole was a corsair base called "Leon base". Minefields, each on the opposite side of the neutron star sort of split the system in two halves. I ventured on the other half and found freeport 5. Nothing else to be interested about.
Omicron Omega
The Corsairs seem to be showing a big interest in this system. It is well guarded. Scanning around the planet brought me closer to Johnson supply depot, a structure belonging to the Cryer. While heading towards the Santa Marina field, the Barcelona station obstructed my way. However, this was not the last corsair station I noticed in this system. Alexandria base was placed inside the asteroid field, on its edge, and a corsair battleship appeared to be guarding a jump hole inside the field as well. Further scans told me that it leads to the Cayman system.
Cayman
Beautiful system with beautiful nebulae. No wonder Corsairs made a station around here too. That in The Periphery field. Corsairs weren't the only ones having a station here. That I assured when I arrived near the planet Brailia in the centre of the system. Up above, a massive station could be seen. It was the Shadowheaven station, belonging to the coalition. I kept away and moved in the northern sectors of the map. I was surprised to see a former minefield and even more when I saw a collapsed station in the middle. That is all the intel I gained. And I am looking forward to explore more.
Omicron Delta encounter
Tired of exploring, I visited good old Omicron Delta again. It did not took long and I found a lightbringer "Elune" in a cruiser. My arrival was too late however, so I could not stop a cloaking unioner ship from fleeing. It didn't take long for an order cruiser to show up. The Kessereya visited the show too.
Battle started. Elune and I gave the cruiser hell. Confusion came into my head. It was because of Kessereya. She engaged the cruiser too. She was helpful. It almost looked like the light came back to her. After we were done with the cruiser, Kessereya left and I communicated with Elune. Words of wisdom were spoken. About the light, the elders. I got tired fast. Now here I am, docked on Ruiz base and sleepy as a sloth.
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