Hola!
We were redeployed to the Omega 5 system, to help with the Red Hessian infestation.
During one of my patrols, i came upon an IRG member, named Doctor James Erzie, flying a Serenity transport full to the brim with
Robotics, and heading for Ronneburg.
I asked him to drop the cargo or risk getting his ship blown up. He politely invited me to dance. After his dance invitation, a Red
Hessian appeared, to help our good Doctor step on my toes even more. Being outnumbered and accompanied by such skilled dancers, again,
i activated a mine, blocked the drop mechanism on the mine launcher and ejected.
Log Transcript:
[01.04.2019 23:19:33] Garda.Crystal: Hola cabron! Como estas? You good? Not for long!
[01.04.2019 23:19:36] IRG|Doctor.James.Erzie: Can I help you?
[01.04.2019 23:19:52] Garda.Crystal: Drop the cargo or you die.
[01.04.2019 23:19:55] Garda.Crystal: 10 seconds!
[01.04.2019 23:20:02] IRG|Doctor.James.Erzie: Or die? Hah. Let's dance.
[01.04.2019 23:20:03] [RHA]-Kvasir: Move, doc.
[01.04.2019 23:21:21] Death: Garda.Crystal suffered a self-administered loadout error (Mine).
Sender:Capitan H. Perez Location:Combat Transport Regalito, Omega 47 Encryption:Strongissimo Recipient:The Corsair Brotherhood Topic:Operation Atlas
Perez here.
El combat transports are ready for action.
Our soldatos are eager to take the fight to the enemy!
Initiating el live feed:
We are awaiting reports of a breach in the targets outer shell to send these hermanos y hermanas to their designated objectives.
Standing by for orders.
> Comm ID:Fabiana "Fabulous" Furiosa > Location:Battleship Fes > Destination ID:Salazar da Palma Oliveira & The Brotherhood > Subject:Shopping Trip and Fundraising > Priority:Important
'Ola everyone. I've been out in Rhienland territory gathering supplies and cash for operations off of Fes. My thinking is why not get them to pay for our operations *laughs* Anyways long story short I picked up a small load ofMilitary Vehicles for our Marines.
Also some of this weird drug called NOX... Any of you heard of it? I figure I have enough to retrofit a few of torpedoes. Wonder what would happen if this stuff was dispersed over a population center on a planet... Or a bunker... or space station.... You kids these days have no imagination when it comes to warfare. Also I managed to get a couple Mining Turrets off of one of the traders who chose to run instead of paying their taxes: MIning Turrets. Maybe someone in engineering can find a use for them.
And before any of you ask NO I DID NOT JUST KILL EVERYTHING INSIGHT....Cash 1 , Cash 2That's 2.5 million credits towards Battleship Fes Operations. Not to say I didn't score some kill *laughs*:
> Comm ID:Fabiana "Fabulous" Furiosa > Location:Battleship Fes > Destination ID:Salazar da Palma Oliveira & The Brotherhood > Subject: The OPG (Omega Pirate Granny) > Priority:Important
Came across a small load of goods for Fes (Do I really need to explain how I acquired them???)... Every bit helps... I will have to see about going on a shopping trip with something bigger: Alloy and Fuel.
It may not have been a materially abundant excursion, but it was EXTREMELY profitable:
That's 18 million credits towards Battleship Fes Operations for a total of 20.5 million. With that amount we can start to procure some extra nasty toys, pay for some new ships, some mercs.... The possibilities are endless... well up to 20.5 million.
Oh yeah I did pop one annoying Kruger who felt he and his cargo were too good to survive:
I'm sure the Beryllium will help us get every once of juice out of our reactors. The prisoners are for interrogation and summary execution... Dropping their bodies onto the battlefield from above would provide an extremely gross yet effective Psy-Op. The reinforced alloy on the otherhand is can be set aside for ship repairs, extra Armour, and for potentially a new ships.
12 million collected for a total of 32.5 million credits going towards the Fes Operational Slush fund. Cash 1 Cash 2 Cash 3
Let me add that this EFL scumbag not only tried to run when all I wanted to do was chat, but also proceeded to insult me and spout the typical racist rudness that we expect from Bretonians... Heres an example: Rude and Insulting Gallic
As far as I am concerned all EFL ships are fair game for maximum taxing and destruction if they utter one word of protest.
Three kills: Kill 2 yielded 3k of Aluminum Ore and this line of communication: Comms
> Comm ID:Delfina Flores > Location:Battleship Fes > Destination ID:Salazar da Palma Oliveira & The Brotherhood > Subject: Operational Supplies for Fes and Materials for Something Special > Priority:Important
Don't ask. I just acquired a good deal of materials for Fes. Also, for something special down the line... Something big.
Id: Alberto Rodriguez
Location: Battleship Delos
Encryption: Savage MachoMano
Pilots,
Earlier today i went on patrol around Planet Knossos and i confirm the report of a facility that belong to foreigners. I landed to visit the facility myself and noticed they are going under HUGE upgrade.
I suggest before it's too late that we get rid of this facility and make sure to keep our rights over this part of the empire. Prepare ye ships 'manos y 'manas. We will strike soon.
Gracias 'mano y manas!
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> Comm ID:Delfina Flores > Location:Battleship Fes > Destination ID:Salazar da Palma Oliveira & The Brotherhood > Subject: Granny Piracy and Operational Supplies for Fes and Materials for Something Special > Priority:Important
Another day another dollar... another set of chumps unlucky enough to cross this old ladies path *cackles*
That's an extra 31,040,200 Credits to the Ops Fund/Furiosa special surprise fund. That brings the total up too: a $62.5 million credits...
Also Delfina managed to grab some-more supplies for Fes. The dock master stated that Fes will send whatever isn't need to Casablanca for storage. and/or shipment back to Gamma for use on our special project.
Not to mention Delfina made a premium scrap metal run for our special project. A few more like these and we should have more than enough for out special project.
Als, let me make this clear F*** the Gallics. When they decided to prove their worth to us as our true allies have then may-be...just may-be I'll let them all off easy... but now that I think about it... HELL NO... I stand with the Gaians 110%. I'm old... I've hung around in the Omegas too much with Junekrs and Zoners, I may have even lost my accent, but there is ONE thing I have never lost.... And that is my loyalty to my friends.... And the Gaians have been some of our closet friends for ages.
> Comm ID:Delfina Flores > Location:Casablanca Base > Destination ID:Salazar da Palma Oliveira & The Brotherhood > Subject: Granny Piracy and our Special Little Field Trip > Priority:Important
I don't know HOW I let Pepe talk me into accompanying OSI and Custodi into Gallia.... BUT... I am sure glad he did.... OH BOY... *smiles*
So getting to the system called Lorraine was a piece of cake; all boring chit chat and no gun fire. Then when we got to this Luxury Liner that was all hot for our Relics... Things heated up. So despite thoughts to the contrary I was able to get docking permission on Luxury Liner Bellvile
The second I walked into the bar the place went silent... I mean dead cold silent. Upon questioning the bartender, who was surprisingly friendly, I learned that apparently TBH is "persona non grata" in Gallia. *laughs* I mean really? After what their rude freaking traders come on OUT turf and acting like we should be grateful to them for some imaginary reason... They get pirated a handful of times... and poof... we're the bad guys... Makes sense I suppose *laughs* Who knew these Gallics were such snowflakes... I mean wow... I don't even think we've destroyed one of their transports yet. Looks like we.... well I have touched a nerve... I'm going to enjoy this.... A LOT.
In anyways, I picked up some Luxury Consumer Goods for everyone back home. Worthwhile trip I guess: Goods for the folks
OH YEAH... This cranky little/big old lady did also manage to have some fun in Rhienland:
Ripped off some traders for loads of gold ore too (took what I could carry and destroyed the rest) plus some other goodies that... "fell" into my possession
Also i managed to "tax" one of those DHC- transports: Cash 1 That brings us to 70+ million credits in the slush fund.
On the subject of credits: I propose a rule.... well more a guideline that all DHC- tagged vessels be treated with an appropriate level of respect and only charged a small amount ranging from 500k if they are carrying normal cargo to at max 2 mill if the are carrying ore. I know, I know. A cranky evil old battle-axe like myself saying give traders a break... Hell, Well.... MIRACLES CAN HAPPEN PEOPLE.... *laughs*
Seriously, though. They have for the most part been rather pleasant compared to the average trader, so I feel that good behavior should be rewarded.or just let DHC- go about their business... As far as I'm concerned they've been through enough hell with us....Damn... I must really be getting soft in my old age... But in retrospect... A strong RHienland leads to a weakened Hessian/Commie cabal.
Back to the Gallics, we've collected more than enough operational funds and supplies to support a small expeditionary wing of fighters/bombers moving into Breotonia to support the Gaians. Such a force in the grand scheme makes no difference and will have no impact on operations in the Omegas, but that force would provide a rather large boost to the Gaian struggle against the Gallics. Don't worry... I'll do all the comms and leg work required. Also, I will personally fund the force. I put my money where my mouth is. *nods*
As for Gallic Transports in Rheinland.... I believe this is an appropriate quote: "Its not about the money, Its about sending a message."
Also Delfina managed to make a run to Texas with Artifacts and bring us back some Military Salvage from the Liberty/Rhienland War. Tripoli said they will sort out what is desperately needed and forward appropriate spare parts to Fes. Also, we have our own storage bay set up when Tripoli is storing the salvage and scarp they can't immediately use or send to Fes... Personally I am hoping to get enough parts to cobble together a Fafanir, but also we should have plenty to get our little surprise going.
Also, Delfina sent the profits from her adventures to me. To be honest I am going to stop counting how much it all is... I need an accountant at this rate. We have more than enough to fund Casablacnca and Fes operations while keeping plenty in reserves for our surprises down the line.