I still do not know how the Nomads were able to discover [REDACTED], but it matters little. With the new facilities on [REDACTED] operational, the loss of our old base of operations will be but a mild blow to Section 8. That is, of course, assuming Odysseus and the transports reach the new base. Valkyrie Squadron, I regret to report, will not. They gave their lives in defense of the convoy and the Unto Nightfall. We, too, would have been overwhelmed by this final Nomad assault, had I not ordered an emergency jump out of the system as soon as Odysseus confirmed exiting the Helljumper Sector.
As per protocol, the emergency jump was conducted blind, without any input coordinates. We could not risk the Nomads tracking our trajectory to any of our stored destinations. The jump should have nevertheless landed us somewhere within the boundaries of the Sirius sector - the drive's safety mechanisms are designed to ensure as much. However, something appears to have gone wrong. We find ourselves in an entirely unknown system. Astrographical data has so far proven inconclusive, nor do the surrounding stars match any configuration in the Nightfall's onboard database.
Sysops has been unable to establish a connection to the neural net, nor have we been able to contact Odysseus or [REDACTED]. Trasser believes we may have indeed traveled beyond Sirius. I am not so certain. Regardless, we certainly do appear to be lost.
Furthermore, the jump exceeding standard operating parameters overloaded the drive, causing cascading damage and triggering several failsafes throughout the Nightfall's electronic systems. No crew was injured, but the ship is in poor condition. We will need to spend several cycles repairing the most vital systems - particularly the jump drive. For now, however, I am afraid we are stranded here, wherever here is. Until we are able to perform another jump, I will have sysops conduct detailed scans of the system and its stellar bodies. Perhaps we will discover something useful - a means to contact [REDACTED] or a hint as to where exactly we are.
We have been in this system for going on twenty-four hours. So far we have been unable to determine our location. Sysops has failed to establish any connections to either the neural net or Section 8, nor have we encountered any signs of life or activity otherwise within the system. Further, the Nightfall's nav computer seems to be incapable of accurately charting the system as we explore it. Why exactly this may be the case has yet to be determined, though Trasser believes it may be related to damage caused by the power surges we experienced during our jump. If that is so, we should eventually be able to mend the issue and chart a proper map of this place.
In the mean time, we must make due with more old fashioned means of detailing the system's exploration. So far, scans have determined the system to be a binary system made up of two type G8 stars. Orbiting these, we have discovered two planets - one terrestrial, the other a gas giant. The Nightfall's scanners, however, have thus far been unable to gather any detailed information on these. Trasser again blames damaged electronics. Further, we have found two asteroid fields, one of which is contained within a dark nebula. Again, no more detailed analysis is possible. I have so far elected not to explore the nebula. In our current condition, I would rather not risk such an endeavor, especially considering the system's unusual radiation. So far, the Nightfall's shielding is holding, but without the possibility of repair and maintenance, it is only a matter of time before the ship suffers compounding damage.
For now, we have retreated into the second asteroid field. While we appear to be alone here, there is little point in taking any unnecessary chances by remaining in open space. Repairs of the Nightfall's systems continue, as does further analysis of our findings. The crew remains on high alert with twelve-hour shifts. Regrettably, Solemn's fighter was damaged too badly during our escape from [REDACTED] to be launched. As we lack the means to repair it, we must make due without a fighter escort for the time being. One can only hope that we will not find ourselves in need of one.
Another twenty-four hours have passed without any contact with Section 8 or the rest of Sirius. Sysops and engineering are hard at work repairing the damaged systems, as well as keeping up with increasing radiation damage. We are still unable to generate any sort of map of this system, nor can our sensors seem to gleam any kind of detailed information from any stellar bodies we encounter.
We have discovered two more small asteroid fields, one to what we assume is the system's stellar south-west, the other to the north-west. The latter seems to have formed around the smaller, terrestrial planet. It appears to contain faint traces of water ice, some of which we have mined in order to augment our own ever dwindling supplies, yet we were unable to detect any other resources that might be of use to us.
Our sensors picked up a strong source of gravitational waves within the south-western field. On careful approach, it revealed itself as a gravitational anomaly consistent with a jump hole.
While the crew was elated to have discovered a possible route out of this system, I had sysops conduct a more thorough analysis of the anomaly. Magnetic and gravimetric readings fluctuated too wildly for any kind of trajectory to be calculated, nor could we determine whether a ship of the Unto Nightfall's size could safely traverse it. For now, we have jotted down the anomaly's location and will continue to explore the system for other means of egress or until engineering manages to get our jump drive operational again.
Trasser suggests that we take a closer look at the gas giant. It appears to be orbited by a complex ring system, which may contain usable resources or, perhaps, further anomalies. I have ordered helm to set a course and approach at half speed to give the crew some time to rest and recover.
Our cautious exploration of this system has continued for another forty-eight hours. Trasser's suggestion to investigate the gas giant and its ring systems proved most prudent. While the resources we found within the orbiting rings were scarce, what we were able to mine greatly expedited the process of restoring the most vital of the Unto Nightfall's damaged systems and repairing the gravest of radiation damage. Engineering once more worked a miracle, though the results of their work are hardly pleasing to the eye. A downside I am willing to overlook, given the circumstances and the fact that the ship's jump capability has been restored.
We continued to avoid the nebula to the system's north-east. Both Trasser and I were uncomfortable with the idea of exploring its depths, though why exactly we could not tell - instinct, perhaps. Instead, we remained in high orbit of the gas giant, letting its gravity guide the Nightfall's course across its circumference, giving us an excellent view of the entire system. Sadly, our sensors remained unable to obtain any detailed readings of our surroundings.
As we orbited the planet, however, we detected something particularly unusual, even by this system's standards. An object circling the gas giant at a lower altitude.
At first, sysops assumed it was a large asteroid or small moon orbiting the planet. As our orbit took us closer, however, it became apparent that the object was artificial in nature. Our sensors - for all their lauded capabilities - were once more unable to ascertain any details. In fact, what readings we were able to gather suffered corruption and artifacting. Sysops is unsure whether this is due to the system's general background radiation, interference from the planet's magnetosphere, or perhaps an effect originating from the unknown structure itself. Nevertheless, visuals indicated that it was not of human origin or at least not of any design known to Sirius.
Further, comms picked up a strange signal pattern apparently being emitted by the structure but was unable to decrypt it.
While I admit that my curiosity is certainly piqued by this development and I would very much like to investigate this unknown structure more closely, Trasser advises against approaching any further. He is right, of course. Our foremost prerogative at the moment is to depart this system, return to known space, and reestablish contact with the rest of Section 8. We have been lost far too long already and with our jump drive repaired, we have no more time to waste.
While sysops and engineering complete a series of simulated jump sequences to ensure the drive can operate within safe parameters, we will complete one final orbit of the gas giant and deploy a number of probes throughout its ring systems. With any luck, they will survive the system's radiation and we will be able to establish a link with them upon our return to [REDACTED] and calculate coordinates for a future return to this system.
Of course, this depends first and foremost on whether or not we succeed in jumping home.
Login ID:Solemn Entry Date:23 Dec. 829 Location:Niigata Star City, Sigma-59
Report: Aniva Nebula
As requested, I finished my excursion to Kusari by inspecting the Sigma-59/Omicron Epsilon jump hole in the Aniva Nebula. Sensor data indicates that it remains stable. No signs of recent traffic, human or otherwise, were detected.
En route to sector 2G from the Sigma-59/Okinawa jump hole I passed by Planet Toyohara. My sensors picked up unexpected readings coming from its vicinity, so I broke off to investigate. In high orbit over the planet, I discovered a small station; its IFF transponder read Yaese Research Station.
It was damaged and decaying, but interfacing with its automated response systems showed that its reactor, docking facilities, and basic life support were still functioning. Hailing the station gave no answer, so I docked for a closer look. The installation appears to be completely abandoned. I found no signs of life or any items of interest on board. I couldn't tell how long it has been since someone set foot on the station, nor what it was used for; though the name suggests that it was looking into Planet Toyohara and the surrounding fragmentary field.
I disembarked, stored the data my sensors and scanners collected, and resumed my flight.
Near the Sigma-59/Omicron Epsilon jump hole, my ship's sensors picked up increased radiation coming from deeper within the Aniva Nebula. Readouts indicated that its origin wasn't far, so I chose to investigate. I discovered two small regions within the nebula's asteroid field containing a variety of rocks different to those that make up the rest of the field. My scanners could not make out whether they also differed in composition, but they appear to be emitting high energy radiation - levels were tolerable.
Maybe the Gas Miners on Niigata know more about this. I will be staying there in case I am to take a closer look at these findings.
As requested, I returned to the Sigmas to look out for unusual activity. My timing could not have been better: The orbit of Planet Hammersee, Sigma-15, was crowded. Notably present, among others, were:
Caliban (formerly Vincent Abrams)
Ridgenose (former Xeno Alliance member)
MNS-Amalfi (potentially infected crew)
A/)-Revenant (high priority target)
Others included several ships of the Rheinland MND, the Core, and several freelancers. As I arrived, Caliban and the present Core vessels were engaged in combat with Revenant and an Auxesian frigate. Both Revenant and the frigate went down.
Following the engagement, I contacted Ridgenose over a tightbeam frequency to inquire about Caliban and the current goings-on, assuming the former's ties with the latter from when he still went by Abrams remained. Ridgenose wasn't eager to talk at first, but opened up eventually. He confirmed the Alliance commander's information that Caliban is indeed Abrams. He further stated that Caliban is currently involved with the Core, Bretonian intelligence, and the Outcast de Marco. Also that he is still seeking "the Vault" - the presumed information cache guarded by the Sentinels.
Closing the conversation, Ridgenose made a request: that Section 8 share with him the evidence presented to Cobra regarding Vincent Abrams prior to his (failed) termination. In return for this, Ridgenose will gather intel concerning Caliban and the Sentinels and forward it to us. My personal opinion would be to agree to this deal. Ridgenose is now an independent pilot and may prove a valuable asset to us - especially considering how difficult to track Caliban has proven to be. Their former loyalties to each other could be useful in that regard. Even should Ridgenose go back on his end of the deal, little will be lost by giving him access to the files at this point. It can be revoked easily enough.
I wish Emissary had been there to handle the talking. Maybe she could have gotten more out of Ridgenose. Logs of the conversation are attached to this report.
[18.01.2023 20:35:21] "Solemn"|S8: Former Alliance member, Ridgenose?
[18.01.2023 20:35:50] Ridgenose: Hello spook.
[18.01.2023 20:36:10] "Solemn"|S8: Mind explaining what's going on here?
[18.01.2023 20:36:24] Ridgenose: To you? Really?
[18.01.2023 20:36:37] Ridgenose: Why would I?
[18.01.2023 20:36:49] "Solemn"|S8: Credits.
[18.01.2023 20:36:58] Ridgenose: Fuck you.
[18.01.2023 20:37:11] Ridgenose: All the shit that went down and you wanna' just try and buy me?
[18.01.2023 20:37:21] "Solemn"|S8: What shit would that be?
[18.01.2023 20:38:11] Ridgenose: The shit that created the shell in front of us that's running around in the body of my former friend.
[18.01.2023 20:38:25] "Solemn"|S8: Oh. That shit.
[18.01.2023 20:38:36] "Solemn"|S8: He's alive, isn't he?
[18.01.2023 20:38:40] Ridgenose: No.
[18.01.2023 20:38:45] Ridgenose: No he isn't.
[18.01.2023 20:39:17] "Solemn"|S8: He felt plenty alive when he forced me to punch out of my last ship.
[18.01.2023 20:40:32] Ridgenose: Well, if you want to ruin my rare moment of poetic crap, yes, technically.
[18.01.2023 20:40:40] Ridgenose: Mhm.
[18.01.2023 20:41:01] "Solemn"|S8: Not big on poetry. Sorry.
[18.01.2023 20:41:19] "Solemn"|S8: Though maybe it's poetic that the man we thought we killed came back to kill us.
[18.01.2023 20:41:22] "Solemn"|S8: How about that?
[18.01.2023 20:42:09] Ridgenose: The man you thought you killed was sector's apart from the mercenary that's caused you problems today.
[18.01.2023 20:42:54] "Solemn"|S8: Then maybe we didn't fail after all.
[18.01.2023 20:43:05] Ridgenose: Depends on how you look at it.
[18.01.2023 20:43:17] "Solemn"|S8: What can you tell me about him?
[18.01.2023 20:44:15] Ridgenose: Mostly just second hand tidbits.
[18.01.2023 20:44:48] "Solemn"|S8: I'll listen to anything you've got.
[18.01.2023 20:45:48] "Solemn"|S8: If now's a bad time, I can ask again another day.
[18.01.2023 20:46:07] Ridgenose: Don't think there won't ever be a bad time.
[18.01.2023 20:46:36] Ridgenose: On the other hand most of what I could tell you you've probably witnessed yourself, assuming that was you lurking around.
[18.01.2023 20:47:32] "Solemn"|S8: Guess he doesn't care much for the Auxesians anymore.
[18.01.2023 20:47:47] Ridgenose: They've fallen out for a long time now.
[18.01.2023 20:48:15] "Solemn"|S8: To the point of him wanting to kill Revenant?
[18.01.2023 20:48:35] Ridgenose: Ain't the first time he's tried it.
[18.01.2023 20:48:53] "Solemn"|S8: Maybe this new version of him isn't so bad.
[18.01.2023 20:49:15] Ridgenose: Pfft, he's on the Core and SIS's payroll, not sure that qualifies as good.
[18.01.2023 20:49:27] "Solemn"|S8: Bretonian intelligence?
[18.01.2023 20:49:34] Ridgenose: Yeah, that's what I heard.
[18.01.2023 20:49:45] "Solemn"|S8: Interesting.
[18.01.2023 20:50:01] "Solemn"|S8: Is he still pursuing his old obsession?
[18.01.2023 20:50:33] Ridgenose: Far as I know.
[18.01.2023 20:51:04] "Solemn"|S8: Then maybe he's not so good.
[18.01.2023 20:52:23] Ridgenose: Definitely not.
[18.01.2023 20:52:40] Ridgenose: Then again, in my book neither are you spooks.
[18.01.2023 20:53:22] "Solemn"|S8: Well, we can't please everyone.
[18.01.2023 20:53:58] Ridgenose: Mhm, 'cept in the case that leaves me with a grudge with you people, you certainly could have.
[18.01.2023 20:54:46] "Solemn"|S8: What if I told you we're terribly sorry it ended up the way it did?
[18.01.2023 20:54:57] Ridgenose: That makes me and you both.
[18.01.2023 20:55:22] "Solemn"|S8: But we did what we believed we had to do. I'm sure someone with your background understands.
[18.01.2023 20:56:01] Ridgenose: I understand that, I don't understand why I was kept out of the loop.
[18.01.2023 20:56:26] "Solemn"|S8: If I remember the reports correctly, you screwed up one time.
[18.01.2023 20:56:47] Ridgenose: Your reports were wrong, I didn't screw up, I decided to do things my way.
[18.01.2023 20:56:50] "Solemn"|S8: Or maybe your commander just wanted to protect you. Who's to say.
[18.01.2023 20:57:56] Ridgenose: If protection was the case, then Damien fucked up badly.
[18.01.2023 20:58:46] "Solemn"|S8: By failing to protect Abrams?
[18.01.2023 20:58:58] Ridgenose: No, by failing to trust me.
[18.01.2023 20:59:18] Ridgenose: Way he said it, you all gave him proof Abrams was infected.
[18.01.2023 20:59:41] Ridgenose: He declined to share it.
[18.01.2023 21:00:29] "Solemn"|S8: That sorta intel is highly confidential. He was requested not to.
[18.01.2023 21:00:53] Ridgenose: Yeah well, had he actually shown it I'd have called off what happened next.
[18.01.2023 21:01:17] Ridgenose: Probably wouldn't be out in this god forsaken wasteland, so forgive me if I'm bitter about it.
[18.01.2023 21:01:32] "Solemn"|S8: Understandable.
[18.01.2023 21:02:03] Ridgenose: All the fucking trouble and the only result is a bigger asshole being made.
[18.01.2023 21:02:39] "Solemn"|S8: It's a miracle Abrams survived. To the extent that he did, anyway.
[18.01.2023 21:03:19] Ridgenose: Miracle ain't the word I'd use.
[18.01.2023 21:03:28] "Solemn"|S8: Curse?
[18.01.2023 21:03:34] Ridgenose: Something like that.
[18.01.2023 21:03:47] "Solemn"|S8: Well, we did try our best.
[18.01.2023 21:03:58] Ridgenose: Now what remains has even less of a code than me.
[18.01.2023 21:04:30] "Solemn"|S8: Do you know what exactly he's up to? What he's planning?
[18.01.2023 21:05:07] Ridgenose: Not really, just that he's got his sights on the Vault and has a vendetta with you spooks and Rev.
[18.01.2023 21:05:21] Ridgenose: Oh and I left out the part where he was on De Marco's payroll as well.
[18.01.2023 21:05:43] "Solemn"|S8: The Core, Bretonian intelligence, and the Outcasts?
[18.01.2023 21:06:00] "Solemn"|S8: And he's still after whatever it is the Sentinels are guarding?
[18.01.2023 21:06:19] Ridgenose: Mhm, was the Buro at one point was as well, but that might have died with Abrams.
[18.01.2023 21:06:33] "Solemn"|S8: He sure gets around.
[18.01.2023 21:06:55] Ridgenose: Mhm, yeah he always was a pain in the fucking ass.
[18.01.2023 21:07:04] "Solemn"|S8: Makes me wonder what he's got to offer them.
[18.01.2023 21:07:29] Ridgenose: Fucked if I know, that's spook territory, not really my preferred line of work.
[18.01.2023 21:07:44] "Solemn"|S8: What exactly is your line of work these days?
[18.01.2023 21:08:14] Ridgenose: Whatever odd merc work I can get that doesn't make my skin crawl.
[18.01.2023 21:08:39] "Solemn"|S8: Can't be much of that out here and with this sort of company.
[18.01.2023 21:09:13] Ridgenose: Ain't that the fuckin' truth.
[18.01.2023 21:09:47] Ridgenose: But to answer your question, yeah, last time I spoke he was still gunning for the Vault but that was about a year ago.
[18.01.2023 21:10:16] Ridgenose: From what odd tidbit's I hear from the wrong side of the Liberty border, things are changing these days.
[18.01.2023 21:10:30] "Solemn"|S8: How so?
[18.01.2023 21:11:04] Ridgenose: Dunno' heard at one point he had a cease fire with you guys.
[18.01.2023 21:11:29] Ridgenose: Much as I hoped he took what I said last time we spoke to heart, seems I was wrong.
[18.01.2023 21:11:38] "Solemn"|S8: And what was that?
[18.01.2023 21:12:03] Ridgenose: To drop the vendetta and leave the fucking vault be.
[18.01.2023 21:12:31] "Solemn"|S8: After what it cost him, I can't blame him.
[18.01.2023 21:12:52] Ridgenose: No, I can't, but my mind was elsewhere at the time.
[18.01.2023 21:13:56] "Solemn"|S8: Well, keep an eye on him. If you're still friends.
[18.01.2023 21:14:02] Ridgenose: Cal?
[18.01.2023 21:14:07] "Solemn"|S8: Mhm.
[18.01.2023 21:14:07] Ridgenose: Not really.
[18.01.2023 21:14:25] Ridgenose: Look, I've told what I know.
[18.01.2023 21:14:45] Ridgenose: What I need are two favours.
[18.01.2023 21:14:51] "Solemn"|S8: Ask away.
[18.01.2023 21:15:23] Ridgenose: First is whatever you gave Damien that convinced him to make the choice he did.
[18.01.2023 21:15:29] Ridgenose: Second is, well...
[18.01.2023 21:15:35] Ridgenose: Tell Damien I said...
[18.01.2023 21:15:49] Ridgenose: I don't know, just tell him I said I wish things turned out different.
[18.01.2023 21:16:16] "Solemn"|S8: I'll pass both of those along. No promises concerning the former.
[18.01.2023 21:16:34] "Solemn"|S8: Like I said. Highly confidential.
[18.01.2023 21:16:59] Ridgenose: I understand that, but I need some convincing that all the bullshit that mess caused was at least worth it.
[18.01.2023 21:17:15] "Solemn"|S8: I'll see what I can do.
[18.01.2023 21:17:26] "Solemn"|S8: And before I forget.
[18.01.2023 21:17:32] Ridgenose: You convince me of that and I'll give you everything I can get on Cal and the Sentinels.
[18.01.2023 21:17:58] "Solemn"|S8: Now you've got yourself a deal. I'll -really- see what I can do.
[18.01.2023 21:18:29] "Solemn"|S8: In the mean time, if you're looking for work, keep an eye out for ... things that might interest us. If that doesn't make-
[18.01.2023 21:18:34] "Solemn"|S8: your skin crawl too much.
[18.01.2023 21:18:59] Ridgenose: Ain't got problems pointing you in the direction of aliens to vaporize.
[18.01.2023 21:19:24] "Solemn"|S8: Good. And if you do any vaporizing yourself, you'll find yourself a few credits richer.
[18.01.2023 21:19:31] Ridgenose: Noted.
Login ID:Vagabond Entry Date:17 June 830 Location:Cairo Station, Omicron Zeta
Priority Report: Overwatch/Liberty Breach of Home Space
Command,
Yesterday at 1950 hours SMT, the Unto Nightfall reported sightings of a Liberty Navy convoy, accompanied by at least one Liberty Security Force ship, in Omicron Nu and Omicron Minor. As I was the nearest pilot, I launched from Cairo Station to investigate. I spotted the convoy, made up of two Bison-class heavy transports, three gunboats, and several snubcraft in Omicron Zeta, preparing to pass through the Omicron Mu jump hole. Several Overwatch ships were with them, and I was preparing to assist them in repelling this obvious breach of our home space, when, well, the lead Overwatch operative, Solantheus, invited them to make the jump. I was shocked but kept my mouth shut, instead following them to figure out what was going on.
It only gets more bizarre from here. The Overwatch vessels guided the Libertonian convoy - again, including an LSF ship - through the Omicron Zeta minefield and out of the Orillion Ice Field, all the way to our very own home world, Akabat. At no point did the Overwatch ships bother patching me into tactical comms (no wonder after what I heard about Odysseus' latest achievements) to tell me what the hell they were up to. I opened a secure channel to secondary agent Nobume Maki instead, who shared my apprehension about having Libertonians waltzing around our home. Together, we ensured that none of our "visitors" strayed from their formation.
Now, when the convoy reached Akabat orbit and Overwatch prepared to transfer unspecified cargo to the two transports, I was expecting some kind of highly confidential technological exchange to warrant the presence of a small Navy fleet and - I can't stress this enough - a Liberty Security Force ship. But the cargo turned out to be ... two ship loads of palladium. I was at a loss.
While the palladium was being transferred, Agent Maki and I kept an eye on the Libertonians. Unsurprisingly, the LSF vessel, gunboat Fort Custer, broke from the formation and attempted to sneak away, but we put a quick stop to that before it get more than a few clicks from the convoy.
Once the transports were ready to go, the convoy turned around and this time the Overwatch vessels showed them the way to the Omicron Minor jump hole. The return journey through Minor and Nu was relatively uneventful, save for the appearance of a lone Nomad warform near Taba Starbase and a Kusari Office of Intelligence scout getting lost in the Wall of Seth. Once approaching the supergate to the Virginia system, the Overwatch vessels and the Libertonian convoy parted ways. Maki and I lingered until all Navy and LSF vessels had made the jump out of Omicron Nu before returning to Cairo Station ourselves.
I'm not sure what to make of all this, so I hope Command can figure out the meaning of it all. From what I can tell, Overwatch just gave the Liberty Navy and Liberty Security Force a guided tour of the Order's home space, all for a gift of palladium. I don't even want to imagine the damage to the Order's internal and operational security this stunt of theirs caused. I'll be keeping my eyes and ears open for any news or explanations for this gross misconduct.
Communication logs and video recordings are attached. That is all.
[16.06.2023 20:06:22] Order|Solantheus: Caution is understandable LSF, it took some convincing on our end as well
[16.06.2023 20:06:41] Order|Solantheus: Would one of the escorts like to go first to confirm the safety?
[16.06.2023 20:06:47] Order|Solantheus: Or will our word suffice?
[16.06.2023 20:06:49] =LSF=Fort.Custer: B: Order agents, be advised. Unit is solely escorting the Navy fleet.
[16.06.2023 20:06:50] 46th|Aurelius.Howard: I'll do it.
[16.06.2023 20:06:53] 46th|Aurelius.Howard: Jumping now.
[16.06.2023 20:07:14] =LSF=Fort.Custer: B: Should you try to turn your backs on us, we shall defend our convoy.
[16.06.2023 20:07:42] Order|Hurwitz: The jump hole leads to our homeworld. It's a well guarded sector, no intruders shall be identified.
[16.06.2023 20:07:55] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: All units, the other side is clear. We may proceed.
[16.06.2023 20:07:59] 46th|MM-LNT-Courage: RO: Proceeding to jump.
[16.06.2023 20:07:59] 46th|Bishop'Zehel: transport vessel please proceed
[16.06.2023 20:08:05] Order|Hurwitz: You are clear to proceed.
[16.06.2023 20:08:16] 46th|Delta-5: Defiance, I will maintain our 6.
[16.06.2023 20:08:33] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: We might require some guidance out of this minefield.
[16.06.2023 20:08:41] Order|Solantheus: Be careful around the minefield, it forms a chokehole for the Nomads that try to enter the system
[16.06.2023 20:08:45] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: All transports are accounted for.,
[16.06.2023 20:08:49] Order|Hurwitz: Please, enter formation and do not enter cruise mode. Over.
[16.06.2023 20:08:52] Tip: Did you end up lost? Can't find your way back? Use the Interactive NavMap on our forums.
[16.06.2023 20:09:01] 46th|MM-LNT-Courage: RO: Understood
[16.06.2023 20:09:06] Order|Hurwitz: Follow the Overwatch's units through the field. Over.
[16.06.2023 20:09:10] 46th|MM-LNT-Appaloosa: RO: Power diverted to defense systems.
[16.06.2023 20:09:11] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: You heard them. Proceed carefuly and on impulse speed.
[16.06.2023 20:09:29] Order|Hurwitz: Mines are heavily modified, and carry heavier explosives than usual.
[16.06.2023 20:09:29] 46th|LNS-Rose.of.Leeds: Camile: understand we follow closely.
[16.06.2023 20:09:43] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Transports have cleared the minefield, we may engage cruise engines.
[16.06.2023 20:09:49] Nobume.Maki: Not every day you see Libertonian ships in our Home system.
[16.06.2023 20:09:56] "Vagabond"|S8: That's right.
[16.06.2023 20:09:58] Order|Hurwitz: Please do. Cruise up toward open space outside the asteroid field.
[16.06.2023 20:10:08] [LN]-ESRD|Atlas: Better be last.
[16.06.2023 20:10:09] Ping: 91ms (Max: 1000ms) Fluct: 41ms Loss: 4% (Max: 70%) Lag: 58% (Max: 100%)
[16.06.2023 20:10:12] Order|Solantheus: Some guests of the Overwatch, nothing to see here
[16.06.2023 20:10:13] Nobume.Maki - Ping: [redacted] (Max: 1000ms) Fluct: 4ms Loss: 0% (Max: 70%) Lag: 0% (Max: 100%)
[16.06.2023 20:10:14] Nobume.Maki: Pray that it is.
[16.06.2023 20:10:17] Order|Solantheus: Engaging cruise engines
[16.06.2023 20:10:31] Order|Hurwitz: Open space reached. Proceed with the formation Over.
[16.06.2023 20:10:55] Ping: 93ms (Max: 1000ms) Fluct: 35ms Loss: 12% (Max: 70%) Lag: 62% (Max: 100%)
[16.06.2023 20:11:11] Nobume.Maki: Yeah.. nothing out of the ordinary.
[16.06.2023 20:11:20] [LN]-ESRD|Atlas: ..what was supposed to be that?
[16.06.2023 20:11:27] [LN]-ESRD|Atlas: Comic relief?
[16.06.2023 20:11:28] Order|Hurwitz: You are in the mere center of our homeworld, one of the most secure places deep in the omicrons.
[16.06.2023 20:11:29] 46th|Aurelius.Howard: The wildlife I guess.
[16.06.2023 20:11:31] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: An IMG battlecruiser.
[16.06.2023 20:11:38] =LSF=Fort.Custer: B: That's... a weird sight.
[16.06.2023 20:11:43] "Vagabond"|S8: Agent Maki, make sure no one strays.
[16.06.2023 20:11:49] [LN]-ESRD|Atlas: Of course, nature.
[16.06.2023 20:11:51] "Vagabond"|S8: I don't know what Overwatch is up to but I don't trust this.
[16.06.2023 20:11:53] Nobume.Maki: I have my eyes peeled, agent.
[16.06.2023 20:11:55] Order|Hurwitz: Solantheus, please take over. I have to assure safety of the convoy. over.
[16.06.2023 20:12:00] Order|Solantheus: Understood
[16.06.2023 20:12:05] Nomad_Eradicator: The core is not welcomed here!
[16.06.2023 20:12:06] Order|Solantheus: Welcome to Akabat ladies and gentlemen
[16.06.2023 20:12:11] Nobume.Maki: Bravo 24, remain in formation.
[16.06.2023 20:12:13] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Convoy, stand by,
[16.06.2023 20:12:17] Order|Hurwitz: Disrupt the Core vessel and immediately eradicate the intruder. Over.
[16.06.2023 20:12:34] Nomad_Eradicator: Understood
[16.06.2023 20:12:37] 46th|Bravo-24: If only we had some intruders right now.
[16.06.2023 20:12:39] Order|Solantheus: Docking procedures will unfortunately not be available, but we have prepared some vessels to help unload/load the cargo
[16.06.2023 20:12:49] Nomad_Eradicator: We'll see that...
[16.06.2023 20:12:50] Order|Hurwitz: These have been noted cooperating with the Outcasts.
[16.06.2023 20:12:58] 46th|MM-LNT-Courage: CO: Roger that, they will have clearance to unload.
[16.06.2023 20:13:05] Force!Challenger: funny coming from a Corsair Slave
[16.06.2023 20:13:18] Order|Solantheus: I'll give them the signal to get started
[16.06.2023 20:13:32] Ping: 46ms (Max: 1000ms) Fluct: 0ms Loss: 0% (Max: 70%) Lag: 0% (Max: 100%)
[16.06.2023 20:13:36] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: We will remain at a safe distance of six clicks away, over.
[16.06.2023 20:13:38] Order|Hurwitz: Sector is clear, we'll unload heavy transport vessels to take over.
[16.06.2023 20:14:41] Order|Hurwitz: How has the experience been so far, your personnel seem rather quiet.
[16.06.2023 20:14:48] Order|LV-Wosret: *whistles* they weren't kidding when they said there'd be a convoy coming
[16.06.2023 20:15:09] 46th|Aurelius.Howard: It's just a routine convoy, we've not got much to comment about honestly.
[16.06.2023 20:15:09] 46th|MM-LNT-Courage: RO: Its been quite the experiance. [he laughs]
[16.06.2023 20:15:12] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Standard procedure is to maintain radio silence in such situations.
[16.06.2023 20:15:15] Order|LV-Wosret: Coming in to help unload
[16.06.2023 20:15:16] Order|Hurwitz: We're unusually not greeted with silence. Fortunately, it's been according to the plan.
[16.06.2023 20:15:17] 46th|Aurelius.Howard: Other than the hospitality from you guys, all's good.
[16.06.2023 20:15:21] "Vagabond"|S8: Pilot Cheel Mayers. Hand over the Order pilot in your cargo hold, please.
[16.06.2023 20:15:26] Nobume.Maki: I don't think this is routine.
[16.06.2023 20:15:29] 46th|LNS-Rose.of.Leeds: Camile: its a Realy Nice Planet that you have here.
[16.06.2023 20:15:41] "Vagabond"|S8: Appreciated.
[16.06.2023 20:15:42] 46th|Aurelius.Howard: Not routine per se but routine as an escort pilot.
[16.06.2023 20:16:11] Order|Hurwitz: A system that you've never been before, must be an intriguing venture.
[16.06.2023 20:16:20] 46th|Bishop'Zehel: This is the heart of Order. quite beautiful
[16.06.2023 20:16:27] [LN]-ESRD|Atlas: No, it's not.
[16.06.2023 20:16:30] Order|Hurwitz: LV Wosret is standing by for the cargo trade request. Over.
[16.06.2023 20:16:33] 46th|LNS-Rose.of.Leeds: Camile: it reminds me of Planet Cambridge a bit, i loved to walk trough the forests there as i was on Holidays.
[16.06.2023 20:16:44] Nobume.Maki: Honest. I like that.
[16.06.2023 20:17:00] Nomad_Eradicator: Core ships are to be destroyed on sight!
[16.06.2023 20:17:15] "Vagabond"|S8: Fort Custer, return to the formation.
[16.06.2023 20:17:17] Order|LV-Wosret: Cargo received, time to pick up the rest
[16.06.2023 20:17:25] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Custer, rejoin the convoy, over.
[16.06.2023 20:17:51] "Vagabond"|S8: Thank you.
[16.06.2023 20:18:30] 46th|Bishop'Zehel: rn my hearts racing like a horse for some reason
[16.06.2023 20:18:32] Order|Hurwitz: Your units will receive a rather useful commodity acquired by men extracting resources of a nearby desert planet.
[16.06.2023 20:18:34] Nobume.Maki: Why we're runnning security for the Overwatch's own guests, I have no idea.
[16.06.2023 20:18:46] 46th|LNS-Rose.of.Leeds: Camile: So far its realy going smooth. *sips her tea*
[16.06.2023 20:18:48] "Vagabond"|S8: Because we're smart enough not to trust these people in our home.
[16.06.2023 20:18:55] DTR-CNS>Soy.Peligroso: Horhe: Ola, compadre !
[16.06.2023 20:18:57] Order|Hurwitz: Palladium. I assume you've seen it on my ocassions.
[16.06.2023 20:18:57] [LN]-ESRD|Atlas: Contacts.
[16.06.2023 20:19:03] =LSF=Fort.Custer: B: Corsairs.
[16.06.2023 20:19:05] Nomad_Eradicator: halt
[16.06.2023 20:19:08] Order|Hurwitz: Corsair vessels in contact. Over.
[16.06.2023 20:19:09] DTR-CNS>El-Gran-Capitan: S: hello amigos, how's going
[16.06.2023 20:19:11] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Enemy contacts in range.
[16.06.2023 20:19:14] Order|LV-Wosret: You can stand down convoy
[16.06.2023 20:19:17] Order|Hurwitz: You are to leave this sector immediately. Over.
[16.06.2023 20:19:25] Nobume.Maki: Perfect.
[16.06.2023 20:19:25] Order|LV-Wosret: The Order has signed a cease fire with the Corsairs due to the Core/Outcast alliance
[16.06.2023 20:19:28] Order|LV-Wosret: They wont cause any trouble
[16.06.2023 20:19:34] Force!Challenger: Alliance?
[16.06.2023 20:19:36] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: All escorts, code yellow. Be ready, but stay close to the transports.
[16.06.2023 20:19:38] Force!Challenger: What hogwash!
[16.06.2023 20:19:48] Nobume.Maki: Doesn't imply they're allowed to be here. Neither do the Liberty ships.
[16.06.2023 20:19:49] 46th|MM-LNT-Courage: CO: Wosret, you may proceed with the transfer when ready.
[16.06.2023 20:19:53] 46th|Delta-5: Copy, that, Defiance. Targets are 9 clicks out.
[16.06.2023 20:19:55] [LN]-ESRD|Atlas: This better be true.
[16.06.2023 20:19:58] 46th|Bravo-24: If any shots come towards us, you're dead meat Corsairs.
[16.06.2023 20:20:09] =LSF=Fort.Custer: B: Unit will defend the convoy from any possible attack.
[16.06.2023 20:20:10] Order|Hurwitz: Opening fire on the Core intruder sabotaging the convoy. Over.
[16.06.2023 20:20:18] 46th|Aurelius.Howard: If even part of the paint chips off on our transports, they are going down.
[16.06.2023 20:20:21] DTR-CNS>El-Gran-Capitan: S: don't be so brave littleboy, you're lucky today. Over and out
[16.06.2023 20:20:25] 46th|LNS-Rose.of.Leeds: Camile: Rodger that we secure Tea and Crumpets for a Potencial Fight.
[16.06.2023 20:20:30] Order|SP>Agent.A: intercepting core
[16.06.2023 20:20:32] 46th|Bishop'Zehel: ready
[16.06.2023 20:20:34] 46th|MM-LNT-Courage: CO: Transfer complete. Cargo secured.
[16.06.2023 20:20:35] 46th|Bishop'Zehel: to defend
[16.06.2023 20:20:45] Caliban: I'm not seeing Alpha-11 here. So, what gives?
[16.06.2023 20:20:49] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: We are not here to discuss politics. All escorts, stay close to transports. Do not break up.
[16.06.2023 20:21:17] 46th|LNS-Rose.of.Leeds: Camile: Aye sir stand close to transports.
[16.06.2023 20:21:44] 46th|Aurelius.Howard: Alpha-11's on his mandated R&R right now, anything you want us to relay to him?
[16.06.2023 20:21:46] 46th|MM-LNT-Courage: CO: Ready to take on the last transfer
[16.06.2023 20:22:59] 46th|MM-LNT-Courage: CO: Cargo secured. Thanks again Wosret.
[16.06.2023 20:23:15] 46th|LNS-Rose.of.Leeds: Camile: thanks mates we apreciate the Buissnes.
[16.06.2023 20:23:21] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Confirming, cargo secured. All ships, prepare for departure.
[16.06.2023 20:23:29] 46th|Bishop'Zehel: roger that
[16.06.2023 20:23:34] Caliban: So yeah. Alpha-11. Let him know that my goods are ready. Whenever his guys are the show can begin.
[16.06.2023 20:23:36] Order|Hurwitz: Please remain static until the rest of the Order units link up.
[16.06.2023 20:23:39] Caliban: He should know what it's about.
[16.06.2023 20:23:41] 46th|Aurelius.Howard: Alright, let's get out of here. This place is giving me the creeps.
[16.06.2023 20:23:44] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Affirmative.
[16.06.2023 20:23:48] 46th|Cheel.Mayers: Farewell
[16.06.2023 20:23:55] 46th|LNS-Rose.of.Leeds: Camile: Ready for the escort back
[16.06.2023 20:23:58] 46th|Aurelius.Howard: Understood, Caliban. He will be informed.
[16.06.2023 20:23:58] 46th|Delta-5: Caliban, we will pass along the message. Confirmed.
[16.06.2023 20:24:01] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Escorts, turn to face the direction we came from, awaiting further directions.
[16.06.2023 20:24:06] Caliban: Now I'll see myself out. Wouldn't want to annoy the locals, yeah?
[16.06.2023 20:24:13] Order|Hurwitz: We'll be providing you with an escort.
[16.06.2023 20:24:33] "Vagabond"|S8: Not much of a formation.
[16.06.2023 20:24:39] 46th|Aurelius.Howard: Entering formation. Stay frosty boys
[16.06.2023 20:24:53] "Vagabond"|S8: Mayers, Fort Custer, return to your formation.
[16.06.2023 20:25:06] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Return to formation, everyone.
[16.06.2023 20:25:23] Caliban: What the---
[16.06.2023 20:25:24] Order|Hurwitz: Please do not deviate from the pathway. We'll be guiding the convoy toward a nearby wormhole.
[16.06.2023 20:25:27] Caliban: Is Taba under attack?
[16.06.2023 20:25:30] 46th|Delta-5: Forming up.
[16.06.2023 20:25:31] Caliban: Shit, it is.
[16.06.2023 20:25:36] =LSF=Fort.Custer: B: What's... this?
[16.06.2023 20:25:42] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Confirming alien signatures!
[16.06.2023 20:25:43] "Vagabond"|S8: Nomad warforms sighted.
[16.06.2023 20:25:48] "Vagabond"|S8: Engaging.
[16.06.2023 20:25:48] [LN]-ESRD|Atlas: What's this stuff?
[16.06.2023 20:25:48] =LSF=Fort.Custer: B: We've got a Nomad, over.
[16.06.2023 20:25:52] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: All stations code red! Do not deviate from the convoy!
[16.06.2023 20:25:52] Caliban: Hey, Hurwitz. Can I overstay my "welcome" a little bit?
[16.06.2023 20:25:56] DTR-CNS>El-Gran-Capitan: S: oh boy, we have squids!
[16.06.2023 20:25:59] Order|Hurwitz: Do so.
[16.06.2023 20:26:05] Caliban: Fuck yeah.
[16.06.2023 20:26:08] Order|Solantheus: All weapons locked and loaded
[16.06.2023 20:26:09] Order|Hurwitz: Convoy, we'll distract the danger.
[16.06.2023 20:26:11] Order|Solantheus: Buy time for the convoy
[16.06.2023 20:26:13] Caliban: Firing.
[16.06.2023 20:26:17] Order|Hurwitz: Proceed to sector BC7. Over.
[16.06.2023 20:26:19] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Appreciated, Hurwitz.
[16.06.2023 20:26:33] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: We should be able to navigate the field ourselves now.
[16.06.2023 20:27:10] Order|Solantheus: You are deviating from the safe route
[16.06.2023 20:27:19] Order|Solantheus: Ah, nevermind
[16.06.2023 20:27:31] CONSOLE: Possible cheating detected: ID-None
[16.06.2023 20:27:51] [LN]-ESRD|Atlas: Uhoh, that cruiser is pointed at transport.
[16.06.2023 20:28:00] Order|Hurwitz: With the provided coordinates, you'll find the wormhole headed straight towards the Minor system.
[16.06.2023 20:28:19] Caliban: Another Sen--
[16.06.2023 20:28:21] Caliban: Ahem.
[16.06.2023 20:28:41] 46th|Bishop'Zehel: Sensors are blind
[16.06.2023 20:29:02] Order|Hurwitz: Please proceed up ahead while we distract the Nomads.
[16.06.2023 20:29:03] [LN]-ESRD|Atlas: You want to say something?
[16.06.2023 20:29:09] "Vagabond"|S8: Keep moving.
[16.06.2023 20:29:12] Rules Tip: A single player running two or more instances of Freelancer for trading or mining purposes is against server rules and is regarded as cheating.
[16.06.2023 20:29:13] Order|Hurwitz: Cloaking signatures.
[16.06.2023 20:29:18] Nobume.Maki: Into the jump hole.
[16.06.2023 20:29:21] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: All transports, proceed.
[16.06.2023 20:29:47] "Vagabond"|S8: KOI vessel sighted here.
[16.06.2023 20:29:57] Hannya: Fascinating.
[16.06.2023 20:30:00] Order|Solantheus: KOI? Here?
[16.06.2023 20:30:07] Order|Solantheus: Now that's peculiar
[16.06.2023 20:30:10] Caliban: Seems so.
[16.06.2023 20:30:21] Hannya: Don't follow a Corsair, note to self, huh.
[16.06.2023 20:30:33] Hannya: Ain't a place I'm willing to stay.
[16.06.2023 20:31:26] Hannya: *sigh* Now where was it..
[16.06.2023 20:31:37] "Vagabond"|S8: Need a guide?
[16.06.2023 20:31:51] Order|Solantheus: KOI vessel, I suggest you take Vagabond up on their offer
[16.06.2023 20:31:59] Order|Solantheus: This is dangerous space and we're preoccupied ourselves at the moment
[16.06.2023 20:31:59] Order|SP>Agent.A: This is becoming quite the mess
[16.06.2023 20:32:25] Order|Hi-3: Ja, you would be best to follow the Section 8 agent, before you get attacked by nomads.
[16.06.2023 20:32:31] Hannya: I'm rather certain I know where I am going, although the brief glimpse I caught on Liberty vessels..
[16.06.2023 20:32:32] Hannya: Oh well.
[16.06.2023 20:32:42] Hannya: I doubt the route back will be going as smoothly.
[16.06.2023 20:33:58] Hannya: Ah, my guide again.
[16.06.2023 20:34:26] 46th|Delta-5: Forming up on Courage, over.
[16.06.2023 20:35:15] =LSF=Fort.Custer: B: It seems the Corsair vessel has stopped pursuing, over.
[16.06.2023 20:35:26] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Affirmative. Proceed to the Super Gate.
[16.06.2023 20:35:40] Order|Solantheus: Convoy, do you have things from here?
[16.06.2023 20:35:55] Order|Hurwitz: The Convoy is out of my reach Solantheus.
[16.06.2023 20:35:57] =LSF=Fort.Custer: B: Initial scans confirm the cloaked vessel as a destroyer-class.
[16.06.2023 20:36:02] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Keep in mind the Nomad threat.
[16.06.2023 20:36:11] 2023-06-16 20:36:11 SMT
[16.06.2023 20:36:43] 46th|Delta-5: We're not home yet. Stay frosty.
[16.06.2023 20:37:20] 46th|LNS-Defiance: RO: Your assistance is appreciated, Overwatch. We'll handle it from here.
[16.06.2023 20:37:30] Order|Solantheus: Affirmative, good luck
[16.06.2023 20:37:33] =LSF=Fort.Custer: B: Order vessels. Do not proceed further beyond this gate.
[16.06.2023 20:37:34] Order|Solantheus: Overwatch, break off
[16.06.2023 20:37:45] 46th|Aurelius.Howard: Covering the rear.
[16.06.2023 20:37:46] "Vagabond"|S8: That's our call too, Maki.
[16.06.2023 20:37:52] Nobume.Maki: Copy.
[16.06.2023 20:37:52] 46th|MM-LNT-Courage: RO: Thanks again for the escort.
[16.06.2023 20:38:05] Order|Solantheus: Sweep for any remaining Nomads
[16.06.2023 20:38:15] 46th|Aurelius.Howard: Alright, let's get out of here, boys.
[16.06.2023 20:38:20] 46th|Delta-5: All clear, proceed Howard.
[16.06.2023 20:39:07] Nobume.Maki: Let's get out of here.
[16.06.2023 20:39:11] "Vagabond"|S8: Damn right.
[16.06.2023 20:39:31] "Vagabond"|S8: Now just what the hell is Overwatch doing, inviting the Navy and LSF of all people into our home?
[16.06.2023 20:39:51] Nobume.Maki: The LSF out of everyone as well. I can't even fathom the reasoning behind this.
[16.06.2023 20:39:57] Nobume.Maki: This will bite us back. Hard.
[16.06.2023 20:40:04] 2023-06-16 20:40:04 SMT
[16.06.2023 20:40:07] "Vagabond"|S8: Absolutely. You saw how the Custer tried to sneak away.
[16.06.2023 20:40:29] "Vagabond"|S8: And all this for two shiploads of palladium?
[16.06.2023 20:40:47] Nobume.Maki: The Liberty convoy had more escorts than our forces combined.
[16.06.2023 20:41:09] Nobume.Maki: The fuck were they thinking?
[16.06.2023 20:41:27] "Vagabond"|S8: Something's going on here. Either Overwatch is getting played or they're running some con.
[16.06.2023 20:41:33] "Vagabond"|S8: I'm tending towards the former.
[16.06.2023 20:41:59] Nobume.Maki: Don't know. And I'd like to think the Overwatch aren't as dumb as was displayed here.
[16.06.2023 20:42:13] Hannya: Saw something pass by Toledo earlier.
[16.06.2023 20:42:35] "Vagabond"|S8: I'm heading back to Cairo. You?
[16.06.2023 20:42:55] Nobume.Maki: My destination as well.
[16.06.2023 20:43:10] "Vagabond"|S8: I hope you're right about Overwatch. But I don't trust them.
[16.06.2023 20:43:26] "Vagabond"|S8: Then again, they don't trust my outfit, either.
[16.06.2023 20:44:45] Nobume.Maki: Can't really say they've gained the reputation of being trustoworthy after some of their choices.
[16.06.2023 20:44:54] "Vagabond"|S8: Tell me about it.
[16.06.2023 20:45:40] "Vagabond"|S8: Here's hoping this was all some deal to get Liberty off the Order's back.
[16.06.2023 20:45:54] Nobume.Maki: Well hope so. But everything's got a catch.
[16.06.2023 20:46:05] Nobume.Maki: If anything, all I can see is Liberty extending its reach into the Omicrons.
[16.06.2023 20:46:06] "Vagabond"|S8: If a few thousand tons of palladium buy us some peace of mind in house space, I'll play along.
[16.06.2023 20:46:15] Nobume.Maki: And we all know Liberty and it's expansive interests.
[16.06.2023 20:47:04] "Vagabond"|S8: Howdy, Hurwitz. Sure was an interesting little operation, wasn't it.
[16.06.2023 20:47:20] Nobume.Maki: Hey Overwatch.
[16.06.2023 20:47:22] Nobume.Maki: What's your play?
[16.06.2023 20:47:49] Order|Hurwitz: I'm recovering from the brain damage suffered from all the saboteurs.
[16.06.2023 20:48:09] "Vagabond"|S8: Uh-huh, sorry to hear that.
[16.06.2023 20:49:05] Nobume.Maki: Right.
[16.06.2023 20:49:10] "Vagabond"|S8: Tight-lipped.
[16.06.2023 20:49:14] Nobume.Maki: Glad we got all of these important answers.
[16.06.2023 20:49:21] Nobume.Maki: Thanks for nothing.
[16.06.2023 20:49:31] Rules Tip: This is a roleplay server, so keep your ship's name in line with the setting. Do not use references to pop-culture such as memes or distasteful subjects.
[16.06.2023 20:49:48] Nobume.Maki: Wouldn't really call it a great start.
[16.06.2023 20:50:22] "Vagabond"|S8: They really should inform other Order cells about this kind of stuff.
[16.06.2023 20:50:35] CONSOLE: Possible cheating detected: =CR=FV-Tyran|248
[16.06.2023 20:50:42] "Vagabond"|S8: Can't just have Libertonian military waltz around our home system unannounced.
[16.06.2023 20:50:56] 2023-06-16 20:50:56 SMT
[16.06.2023 20:51:44] Nobume.Maki: Their loss if the other cells lose confidence in the Overwatch.
[16.06.2023 20:51:53] "Vagabond"|S8: If they ever had any to begin with.
[16.06.2023 20:52:37] "Vagabond"|S8: Well, I'm sure we'll hear something about this eventually.
[16.06.2023 20:52:47] "Vagabond"|S8: Probably on the Core's news broadcast.
[16.06.2023 20:53:07] Nobume.Maki: Not really sure if that's a joke or a fact.
[16.06.2023 20:53:17] Nobume.Maki: As ironic as it is, I'm leaning to the latter.
[16.06.2023 20:53:21] "Vagabond"|S8: Guess it's a joke until it becomes fact.
[16.06.2023 20:53:39] "Vagabond"|S8: Strange that Overwatch didn't bother taking down that Core vessel.
[16.06.2023 20:53:47] Nobume.Maki: Well. Don't think they'll be able to keep it under the radar for long. And all I know is that the next time I see a Liberty -
[16.06.2023 20:54:00] Nobume.Maki: ship in Mu, it'll turn into a blazing fire.
[16.06.2023 20:54:10] "Vagabond"|S8: Damn right.
[16.06.2023 20:54:31] "Vagabond"|S8: I'm all for inter-human cooperation, but Akabat's safety comes first.
[16.06.2023 20:55:24] Nobume.Maki: This meeting could have been done in Zeta or Minor for all I care. No need to put our homeworld into jeopardy.
[16.06.2023 20:55:44] "Vagabond"|S8: Something tells me Overwatch didn't put that much thought into it.
[16.06.2023 20:56:00] Nobume.Maki: Don't think they did. No.
[16.06.2023 20:56:11] "Vagabond"|S8: Or maybe they are just that desperate to garner some goodwill.
[16.06.2023 20:56:29] "Vagabond"|S8: We'll just have to wait and see.
[16.06.2023 20:56:33] Nobume.Maki: Desperation harbors most mistakes.
[16.06.2023 20:56:42] Nobume.Maki: Yeah. Time will tell.
[16.06.2023 20:57:02] "Vagabond"|S8: Now what the...
[16.06.2023 20:57:03] ID-None: *Scanning ship*
[16.06.2023 20:57:24] ID-None: *Complete**
[16.06.2023 20:57:26] Nomad_Eradicator: Ignoring AI toaster..
[16.06.2023 20:57:29] ID-None: Objective Change
[16.06.2023 20:57:48] ID-None: *Extends Greetings* BEEP
[16.06.2023 20:57:55] "Vagabond"|S8: Steer clear of this station, calculator.
[16.06.2023 20:58:24] "Vagabond"|S8: Oh, it just jumped to Mu.
[16.06.2023 20:58:25] Nobume.Maki: Right. This day just gets weirder and weirder.
[16.06.2023 20:58:38] "Vagabond"|S8: I'm sure Taba can deal with it.
[16.06.2023 20:59:14] Nobume.Maki: Anyhow. Stay vigilante, Vagabond. Glad there's still agents like you and me here.
[16.06.2023 20:59:31] "Vagabond"|S8: Damn right. Someone's gotta stay sane out here.
[16.06.2023 21:00:07] Nobume.Maki: Agreed. Just hope my next patrol doesn't involve some crazy Libertonian tourists who wanted to check Akabat out.
[16.06.2023 21:00:20] Nobume.Maki: Or some LSF recon patrol that though they're allowed here.
[16.06.2023 21:00:28] "Vagabond"|S8: Yeah. I much prefer Nomads. At least with them you know what to expect.
[16.06.2023 21:00:43] Nobume.Maki: Damn right.
[16.06.2023 21:00:47] "Vagabond"|S8: Stay frosty.
[16.06.2023 21:00:53] Nobume.Maki: I'll catch you later, agent.
[16.06.2023 21:00:56] Nobume.Maki: Stay safe.
[16.06.2023 21:00:58] "Vagabond"|S8: Mhm.
Login ID:Trasser Entry Date:13 Oct. 833 Location:Planet Akabat, Omicron Mu
Priority Report: Codename EARHART
This is Commander Maximilian Trasser's report on the preliminary expedition into the newly discovered, presumed extra-Sirian system, codename EARHART.
At 1835 hours SMT, October 12, the Unto Nightfall engaged its jump drive for a "blind jump," opening a hyperspace breach to what conventionally should have been a random location within the Sirius sector. The Point Of No Return, under my command, escorted by field operative Armsman, was to enter the opened breach, traverse hyperspace, and investigate whatever system we entered on the other side. As predicted based on analysis from a previously attempted blind jump, the Point Of No Return exited hyperspace in an unknown location. Due to rapid destabilization of the jump hole, Armsman was unable to follow; the Unto Nightfall was forced to open a second breach, which the operative was able to traverse. While he, too, entered the same location as us, our arrival points were separated by several dozen clicks.
The location, confirmed by visual data comparison with the Unto Nightfall's logs to be codename EARHART, appears to be a starless sector of space. While similar in appearance to locations in the Edge Nebula, we were unable to pinpoint coordinates using known astrographical data, corroborating the hypothesis that EARHART is extra-Sirian.
The EARHART sector
Fascinatingly, the entire sector was littered with debris. Scanner sweeps confirmed the majority of it to be of human origin. Several dozen remains of spaceships were discovered, most of relatively recent date, including the two Libertonian dreadnoughts Fairmont and Whitefield and their escorts, presumed lost in 826 A.S., as well as ships of Rheinland, Kusari, Bretonian, Gallic, and Outcast origin.
The LNS Fairmont
The LNS Whitefield
However, we also discovered wreckage of significantly older make, dating as far back as the earliest days of Sirian exploration: the LCC Bell, dating back to 92 A.S., and the LCEC Ordway, dating as far back as 60 A.S.
The LCC Bell
The LCEC Ordway
At the center of EARHART, we discovered a formation of clearly artificial origin: a series of smaller objects, enveloped by energy fields of a yet unknown kind, forming a ring around a large central structure, consisting of two horizontally segmented, roughly diamond-shaped polyhedrons forming a pylon. Their segments shift by rotating every few seconds. Between the two objects' obtuse points, sensors detected a point of high, extremely concentrated energy. Exact readings were impossible to take, resulting in readout failures across the board. The exact energy output, dimensions, mass, material composition, or temperature of the structure are therefore currently impossible to ascertain. However, it is clear that these structures are not of human origin.
The central structure with surrounding ring formation
Armsman and the Point Of No Return attempted to approach the formation to conduct another series of scans at closer range. However, the smaller structures forming the perimeter seem to serve as a defensive system. They targeted both our vessels and launched kinetic projectiles at incredible velocities and ranges. The Point Of No Return took a direct hit, which overloaded her shields immediately. We aborted our approach, took evasive actions, and retreated out of range of these weapons. Scanners could not determine the composition of the launched projectiles, nor the exact mechanism by which they were launched.
The sector's intense radiation, likely emanating from the central structure, was gradually wearing through both Armsman's and the Point Of No Return's shielding. Nevertheless, I decided to perform a sweep of EARHART's outer reaches. Around the perimeter, we discovered eight further structures of clearly artificial, non-human origin. Consisting of three pairs of connected petal-like "arms" in a ring formation, these constructs vaguely resemble human-made jump gates. While four of these objects were inert, four more were actively containing unstable jump holes. Amazingly, scans showed that two of these led to Sirian systems, Sigma-19 and Zurich. The other two destinations could not be determined. It is possible that these lead to further extra-Sirian systems. As with the sector's central structures, even close-range surface scans were unable to determine the "gates'" material composition.
An inert "gate"
With our ships' shielding rapidly wearing down and radiation damage to their hulls accumulating, I made the decision to abort any further exploration of EARHART. Armsman and the Point Of No Return set course for the gate containing a jump hole to the Sigma-19 system and entered. Despite its unstable nature, we successfully reentered real space intact. The egress point showed signs of extreme instability, likely rendering a return jump through the jump hole to EARHART recklessly dangerous, if not outright impossible. Given the state of our ships, I chose not to make an attempt.
We returned to Omicron Mu at best speed and without any incident to deliver the collected data.
I advise extreme caution regarding future expeditions into EARHART. It is unknown whether further blind jumps will open breaches into the sector, nor whether there will continue to be viable egress routes back to Sirius. Further, the intense radiation and present hostile weapon systems pose a severe threat to any exploratory force.
Login ID:Armsman Entry Date:23 Jan 834 Location:Dabadoru Station, Omicron Delta
Romero
As ordered, I met with a fresh contact named Romero.
I conducted this meeting in Minor, away from the major belt of the graveyard and in an empty section of the wider nebula. He is a stubborn and insistent creature. Undoubtedly of Cretan ancestry and carrying all the implications that comes with. Throughout the course of my questioning, despite his erratic behavior, I did not see any signs of what could be described as "compromised" behavior. The subject instead displays a commitment to stand against whatever these "things" are that he cannot understand.
To that end he has requested, numerous times and with the thumping of his fist, information. The kind only we can supply him with. I leave this to the discretion of Command, I emphatically informed him of my lack of authority to brief him regarding anything and advised general caution.
I conclude the subject to be simple minded, or unintelligent in their approach if left uninformed. Additionally, I have little suspicion regarding the subject's status as being compromised, although the Freeport's scanning history will easily verify this and substitute the need for trust.
[22.01.2024 17:53:08] "Armsman"|S8: Mister Romero. Do you read me?
[22.01.2024 17:53:21] D.Romero: Loud and clear senor.
[22.01.2024 17:53:36] "Armsman"|S8: Good. Then follow my instructions exactly.
[22.01.2024 17:53:56] D.Romero: *nods*
[22.01.2024 17:54:01] "Armsman"|S8: Navigate towards sector Charlie-5, and maintain a respectful distance from Toledo's tomb.
[22.01.2024 17:54:16] "Armsman"|S8: We'll speak there.
[22.01.2024 17:54:35] D.Romero: Course is set. ETA 2 minutes.
[22.01.2024 17:56:41] D.Romero: Saludos senor.
[22.01.2024 17:56:46] D.Romero: I do appreciate this meeting.
[22.01.2024 17:56:47] "Armsman"|S8: Saludos.
[22.01.2024 17:56:57] "Armsman"|S8: We can begin.
[22.01.2024 17:57:02] D.Romero: May i ask what information your supervisor provided?
[22.01.2024 17:57:03] "Armsman"|S8: Explain your situation fully.
[22.01.2024 17:57:07] "Armsman"|S8: Spare no details.
[22.01.2024 17:57:09] D.Romero: *sighs* Si.
[22.01.2024 17:57:25] D.Romero: Im seeking information about .. something.
[22.01.2024 17:57:42] D.Romero: It all started a few weeks ago. I first saw this blue cloud or whatever this is in the delta system neer the freeport. [22.01.2024 17:57:55] "Armsman"|S8: A cloud, not a concise form?
[22.01.2024 17:57:58] D.Romero: The second encounter was a few days ago. Delta system again not far from the freeport.
[22.01.2024 17:58:07] D.Romero: I cannot really describe what this was.
[22.01.2024 17:58:22] "Armsman"|S8: [He notes this with several clacks of a keypad.]
[22.01.2024 17:58:41] "Armsman"|S8: It sounded as if you were experiencing difficulty.
[22.01.2024 17:58:46] "Armsman"|S8: Elaborate on that.
[22.01.2024 17:59:02] D.Romero: Difficulties maybe. Im seeking for explanations.
[22.01.2024 17:59:11] D.Romero: See after the encounter my... dream changed.
[22.01.2024 17:59:16] "Armsman"|S8: You stated "things" were "literally" in your mind.
[22.01.2024 17:59:29] D.Romero: *Sighs* I have the same dream. Every night since a certain event.
[22.01.2024 17:59:34] "Armsman"|S8: Do you find yourself unable to recall where you were? Or losing track of time?
[22.01.2024 17:59:57] D.Romero: In my dream senor?
[22.01.2024 18:00:01] "Armsman"|S8: No.
[22.01.2024 18:00:06] "Armsman"|S8: While conscious.
[22.01.2024 18:00:18] "Armsman"|S8: Do you experience blackouts or anything of the like?
[22.01.2024 18:00:33] D.Romero: No blackouts so far.
[22.01.2024 18:00:42] D.Romero: Why are you asking this ?
[22.01.2024 18:00:47] "Armsman"|S8: Did you make any physical contact with these things you saw?
[22.01.2024 18:00:56] D.Romero: Not the first time at the freeport.
[22.01.2024 18:01:00] D.Romero: The second time.. possible.
[22.01.2024 18:01:05] "Armsman"|S8: Possible?
[22.01.2024 18:01:08] "Armsman"|S8: Explain.
[22.01.2024 18:01:12] D.Romero: If i recall it correctly it may have engulged my ship.
[22.01.2024 18:01:19] "Armsman"|S8: Engulged?
[22.01.2024 18:01:41] D.Romero: It appeared suddenly and i felt myself within this... thing.
[22.01.2024 18:01:46] D.Romero: Nothing but blue.
[22.01.2024 18:01:52] "Armsman"|S8: Did anything makes its way onboard your ship?
[22.01.2024 18:02:00] D.Romero: Not that i was aware of.
[22.01.2024 18:02:12] D.Romero: After docking the freeport the scanners showed nothing if you want to say that.
[22.01.2024 18:02:26] "Armsman"|S8: Yes, I'm aware of the Freeport's countermeasures.
[22.01.2024 18:02:39] "Armsman"|S8: My task here, Senor Romero is to diagnose.
[22.01.2024 18:02:45] "Armsman"|S8: I am not authorised to inform you about anything.
[22.01.2024 18:02:47] D.Romero: A diagnose? Of what?
[22.01.2024 18:02:52] D.Romero: What is this thing?
[22.01.2024 18:03:01] "Armsman"|S8: To diagnose your condition.
[22.01.2024 18:03:13] D.Romero: I havent slept very well but otherwise im fine...
[22.01.2024 18:03:26] "Armsman"|S8: Peculiar.
[22.01.2024 18:03:42] "Armsman"|S8: [He documents all of this as well with several more rapid taps against a keyboard.]
[22.01.2024 18:03:52] D.Romero: I need answers senor.
[22.01.2024 18:03:57] D.Romero: I need to know what this is.
[22.01.2024 18:03:58] "Armsman"|S8: I offer none.
[22.01.2024 18:04:12] "Armsman"|S8: Those will come to you from people with the discretion to provide them.
[22.01.2024 18:04:28] D.Romero: *sighs* More questions, bravo.
[22.01.2024 18:04:38] "Armsman"|S8: I will file this report with my superior.
[22.01.2024 18:04:49] "Armsman"|S8: They may elect to evaluate your situation.
[22.01.2024 18:04:54] D.Romero: Evaluate?
[22.01.2024 18:05:10] "Armsman"|S8: They may either brief you.
[22.01.2024 18:05:10] D.Romero: See, capitano. I want to find out if that...thing is a threat.
[22.01.2024 18:05:31] "Armsman"|S8: Always assume unknown quantities to be threats, Senor Romero.
[22.01.2024 18:05:39] "Armsman"|S8: Where you are from that ought to be your first instinct.
[22.01.2024 18:05:56] D.Romero: THings can change. So can people.
[22.01.2024 18:06:18] D.Romero: Capitano, i seek to protect now. In order to protect i need to know what im dealing with.
[22.01.2024 18:06:41] D.Romero: Right now i have more questions than answers.
[22.01.2024 18:06:47] D.Romero: And i don't like questions.
[22.01.2024 18:06:50] "Armsman"|S8: And I have no orders to answer questions.
[22.01.2024 18:06:56] "Armsman"|S8: I will relay your questions to my superior.
[22.01.2024 18:07:00] "Armsman"|S8: That will be for them to decide.
[22.01.2024 18:07:22] D.Romero: *exhales deeply* Just a tiny piece of information?
[22.01.2024 18:07:29] "Armsman"|S8: No.
[22.01.2024 18:07:44] "Armsman"|S8: Until we contact you again, I would personally advise you steer clear of the uncertain.
[22.01.2024 18:07:51] D.Romero: *slams his controls* Senor por favor!
[22.01.2024 18:08:36] "Armsman"|S8: Control yourself.
[22.01.2024 18:08:52] "Armsman"|S8: If your intention is to protect people, you'll need more resolve than that.
[22.01.2024 18:08:58] "Armsman"|S8: Or is your warrior culture so easily forgotten?
[22.01.2024 18:09:22] D.Romero: It is not yet i won't stay clear of anything. I am sorry but i will not let my people down.
[22.01.2024 18:09:34] D.Romero: If you dont want to provide any answers...
[22.01.2024 18:09:52] "Armsman"|S8: If you choose to ignore my advice, I cannot provide you with any assurance of my superiors choosing to cooperate with you.
[22.01.2024 18:10:10] D.Romero: Of course. I will just hide behind a rock and wait for your reply.
[22.01.2024 18:10:25] "Armsman"|S8: I'm a soldier. Not a scientist and certainly not an investigator.
[22.01.2024 18:10:36] D.Romero: Yet you are taking notes like one.
[22.01.2024 18:10:44] "Armsman"|S8: I am under orders to do so.
[22.01.2024 18:10:55] D.Romero: Orders, fuck orders. I have been ordered to do things all my life.
[22.01.2024 18:11:14] D.Romero: Sometimes its just common sense to tell people if they are in danger or not.
[22.01.2024 18:11:17] D.Romero: Thats all im asking for.
[22.01.2024 18:11:38] "Armsman"|S8: You're at the edge of the sector. You are /always/ in danger here.
[22.01.2024 18:11:56] D.Romero: *sighs* Senor...
[22.01.2024 18:12:29] D.Romero: Here is the deal. You do what you have to do and i will not run into this thing if i see it.
[22.01.2024 18:12:37] "Armsman"|S8: Was anyone else with you when these things occured?
[22.01.2024 18:12:37] D.Romero: IF it does not threaten anyone.
[22.01.2024 18:13:10] D.Romero: Not that i was aware of. There may have been some ships in range but i wasnt paying attention to my scanner.
[22.01.2024 18:13:23] "Armsman"|S8: Very well.
[22.01.2024 18:13:38] "Armsman"|S8: We'll be in touch, Romero.
[22.01.2024 18:13:57] D.Romero: I do hope so. With answers por favor.
[22.01.2024 18:14:02] D.Romero: I thank you for your time.
Login ID:Armsman Entry Date:12 Mar 834 Location:Dabadoru Station, Omicron Delta
Sigma Incident
Armsman reporting after deployment into Omicron Delta to cover Vagabond's withdrawal.
I am acutely aware that my "expertise" is often viewed as too blunt for our otherwise clinical usage. But the Overwatch's recent actions call for some form of corrective measures to be taken if we are to truly be prepared to meet threats across the Houses. Our cause will be hard pressed if we are to find ourselves in a situation of undue scrutiny with our regional partners, the Overwatch is currently making quick work of ensuring most of our partners readily believe us to be misguided imperialists not unlike the warriors of Crete rather than the bulwark against alien invasion that we were once recognized as.
This cannot continue. I humbly suggest that our regional partners be properly informed of the Overwatch's recent tendencies, not just to their respective groups - but to our own forces. Our regional partners must be further advised to cease and desist with all forms of cooperation previously offered to the Overwatch. I will state however that it would be a waste of time to attempt this with the Corsairs as they are likely too committed to expansionism to heed our warning, especially if the Overwatch is so keen to throw their lot in with them.
The Bundschuh, Blood Dragons, and any other group that has offered us steadfast support in the past must be inoculated against Overwatch hysteria, so that we might repair the damage done and secure the regions in which these groups occupy against any unforeseen threats from the ultimate enemy.
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