Trip Log submission by:
Captain Dawn Richardson, =IT=Concordia
Date:
Feb 2, 835 AS
Brief summary of trip:
I've been so busy lately - unfortunately the time for reporting is often put off while handling operational questions during the Boss' Theta Medical Training. He can have the high level planning - I'm just happy running these routes and seeing the sector!
We left Provence with full cargo of mostly Cigars, but also some Consumer Goods from Avignon from our favorite dockhand. I don't know where he gets his connections - but the bonuses involved are worth hauling such usually routine cargo for his clients!
Again we flew the shortcut jump hole he provided to Hamburg in Cologne so our trip to Planet Hamburg was more direct, albeit across much more open space!
The rest of the flight, picking up High Temp Alloys from New Berlin for shipping to Mecachrome in Provence was pretty unremarkable. We may need to switch it up a bit after the next run to keep the crew alert with new stimulating routes and systems.
After some downtime on the station, we again headed to Avignon, but just picked up Cigars for Planet New Berlin for this run - that usual contact was nowhere in sight this time, maybe for the best, least he be looking for a tip or higher price for those wares.
This trip was much more eventful - first we came across a Freelancer at the Cologne Jump Gate in Zurich. We had a surprising longer chat about his long haul deliveries, currently on Iridium from Omicron Delta, and he even mentioned aliens! I personally think he's been out on the fringes too long, but the boss is always reinforcing our 'Freelancer Network' angle, so I mentioned the Contract Board and we parted ways. Aliens!
A bit further into the journey, we came across a convoy on a course parallel with our own near Freiburg in Stuttgart - BMF from New London headed to New Berlin! As well as their Freelancer escort pilot!
We tagged along and got to know them as well as their recent popular routes out of Bretonia - seems they are a busy port at Isle of Skye!
Once we reached New Berlin, I thought about that 'change of route' mentioned earlier in this journal and we offered our assistance on their hauling requirements. I sold our Cigars on the Planet, and landed at The Ring in orbit to collect some Ablative Armor Plating. With that, I joined their convoy and we provided back to their New London home station with our valuable cargo.
Surprisingly, the trip across the Omega systems didn't present any unusual dangers - it's possible our timing worked well, possibly between patrols or perhaps pirates had their fill from other unfortunate souls early in the day. Either way, we made it safely to the BMF station without much fuss.
I made sure to acknowledge our docking clearance and land as slowly as possible as I admired the beauty of the rather unique station amongst the backdrop of the Bretonian starscape. It's quite a spectacle!
Given they were headed back again to Rheinland, and we still had Gallia contracts to attend to, we bought some Gold on station destined for Sigma-15's Wichter Station.
As it turned out, Corsairs decided to rear their aggressive heads on the way out of system, cutting the first lane going towards the Cambridge jumpgate. They turned their attention on a Rheinland Shipping Train going by the name 'Blauberen'.
They had a pair of Tiger Shark escorts, but it didn't feel right seeing that transport convoy under attack without some conduct on our part. We engaged the pair of Corsairs, to their surprise, and the group of us were able to down one hostile almost immediately. The second pulled away from the convoy and while I engaged it, the Rheinlanders were able to escape using the now enable trade lane. We took a bit of damage handling the second hostile, but were able to disable it before too long. We proceeded to Cambridge to meet up with our BMF counterpart that had left earlier, missing this conflict.
We were still quite alert from our Bretonia encounter, but it appears we were due for even more excitement when passing through Stuttgart.
Our sensors went off when passing just outside of the orbit of the Planet Stuttgart, and visuals confirmed that there were ships that had impacted the planet, seemly missing their line up to the Mooring points. We would have turned back to help, as we had in New Berlin, but with the Battleship and other orbitals already scrambling rescue craft, we could see we would just get in the way. It was still very sad, seeing such needless tragedy.
Eventually we managed through Rheinland, into Sigma-15, and rounded Planet Baltrum to come to ALG's distant Wichter Station. They gladly paid us well for our Gold, and provided well priced High Temperature Alloys so we could return to our currently active contract.
We continued to run the route with BMF until our paths diverged as we veered off towards the Alsace Passage, and bid them farewell.
Our normal run back to Provence, met with little traffic, save one contact upon entering the Provence system itself.
There was a GNI agent monitoring the area just around the Jump Gate to IDF - while the female pilot kept her cards close to her chest, as expected, we did engage in a lovely moment discussing racing - what else in Provence?
Afterwards we arrived at Mecachrome Engine Supply, dropping off our newest load of High Temperature Alloys for the station's operations. They seemed quite happy to receive it.
This third and fourth load of 3600 units out of 50,000 requested - 14,400 total delivered thus far.
Freelancer in Zurich
[05.02.2025 01:41:17] =IT=Concordia: Hey there
[05.02.2025 01:41:17] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Good evening there.
[05.02.2025 01:41:44] =IT=Concordia: how's trading today, Freelancer captain?
[05.02.2025 01:42:02] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: So far so good... bringing up cargo from the Omicrons. Not sure I can suggest going there now though.
[05.02.2025 01:42:09] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: It's been very dangerous lately in that sector.
[05.02.2025 01:42:39] =IT=Concordia: Omicrons? Damn you do some long haul! I've just been running contracts between houses so far for the organizatiion
[05.02.2025 01:43:09] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Captain Ripley's ship specializes in long distance transport admittedly. I don't mind it myself.
[05.02.2025 01:43:09] =IT=Concordia: But I appreciate the warning. I think the boss is out in Theta on Medical Training at the moment.
[05.02.2025 01:43:28] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Hopefully they stay safe out there, the alien attacks are on the rise.
[05.02.2025 01:43:33] =IT=Concordia: I don't know if I'd feel safe out there without an escort!
[05.02.2025 01:43:44] =IT=Concordia: Aliens?
[05.02.2025 01:43:53] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: I think Theta is about as far as you can go safely, any further becomes very hazardous.
[05.02.2025 01:44:30] =IT=Concordia: I'll take your word for it! Sounds a bit dangerous but probably profitable for the risk involved!
[05.02.2025 01:44:32] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Indeed... it's made colonization of the region a challenge at best.
[05.02.2025 01:44:59] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: We may be forced to route away from the deep Omicrons soon though, as I said, it's becoming too dangerous.
[05.02.2025 01:45:10] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: May need to go and take more tau region contracts.
[05.02.2025 01:45:36] =IT=Concordia: That's a real frontier. I heard even the Omegas was sketchy when it comes to piracy and the like
[05.02.2025 01:46:08] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Well the Omegas aren't safe, but if you see a pirate, just hit the brakes and comply... safer than trying to fight half
[05.02.2025 01:46:10] Insufficient.Postage: the time.
[05.02.2025 01:46:27] =IT=Concordia: Sound advice.
[05.02.2025 01:46:29] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Insurance will cover lost cargo, harder to replace lost crew from picking fights with Corsairs.
[05.02.2025 01:47:05] =IT=Concordia: True. There's no price on a human life over just getting reimbursed for lost cargo.
[05.02.2025 01:47:43] =IT=Concordia: Are you working with a base or organization? Or just true Freelancer independency?
[05.02.2025 01:48:11] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Freelancing entirely... we don't really have any steady, long term contracts.
[05.02.2025 01:48:35] Insufficient.Postage: Most are a case by case basis, or prearranged cargo transfers... again, we specialize in long distance.
[05.02.2025 01:49:01] Insufficient.Postage: I am sure you can otherwise hire Imperial or Universal for shorter range mass transport contracts as needed.
[05.02.2025 01:49:45] =IT=Concordia: Alright it's good to be specialized!
[05.02.2025 01:50:22] =IT=Concordia: If you are looking for contracts, though, most Freelancer bases have access to our =IT= contracts if you're looking for
[05.02.2025 01:50:27] =IT=Concordia: anything different.
[05.02.2025 01:50:37] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Hmm, well we will keep that in mind moving forward.
[05.02.2025 01:50:47] =IT=Concordia: That's all I ask.
[05.02.2025 01:51:07] =IT=Concordia: But I won't keep ya - long enough haul without too much gabbing *laugh*
[05.02.2025 01:51:28] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Fair, engineering says this soup is hell for the hull. We best move out of this cloud.
[05.02.2025 01:51:49] =IT=Concordia: The name's Dawn Richardson, by the way. Great to be chatting with you today.
[05.02.2025 01:52:09] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: I will be sure to forward that to Captain Ripley. It's been a pleasure.
[05.02.2025 01:52:23] =IT=Concordia: Safe skies! Till next time!
[05.02.2025 01:52:32] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Best of luck.
BMF convoy
[05.02.2025 01:55:45] =IT=Concordia: Good day BMF!
[05.02.2025 01:55:47] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Greetings there Freelancer
[05.02.2025 01:55:58] =IT=Concordia: and a Freelancer!
[05.02.2025 01:56:08] Black.Widow: ahoy matey
[05.02.2025 01:56:28] =IT=Concordia: where's everyone headed?
[05.02.2025 01:56:37] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Planet New Berlin
[05.02.2025 01:56:56] BMF|Gold-Kitty: How about you with that mighty cargo
[05.02.2025 01:56:58] =IT=Concordia: Are you kidding? That's where our cargo is headed!
[05.02.2025 01:57:06] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Join us
[05.02.2025 01:57:21] BMF|Gold-Kitty: We have a route for you back, if you are looking to get back in Bretonia
[05.02.2025 01:57:23] =IT=Concordia: I'll tag along for a bit, sure!
[05.02.2025 01:57:55] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Well then keep up
[05.02.2025 01:58:16] =IT=Concordia: I'll try my best!
[05.02.2025 01:58:37] =IT=Concordia: Does BMF do this route often?
[05.02.2025 01:58:54] BMF|Gold-Kitty: We do have it quite often, as we are in constant need of Ablative Armour Plating
[05.02.2025 01:58:59] Black.Widow: This freelancer seems really friendly
[05.02.2025 01:59:16] Black.Widow: Maybe too friendly
[05.02.2025 01:59:19] BMF|Gold-Kitty: He is of the trading kind, they are nice in general, and very useful
[05.02.2025 01:59:35] BMF|Gold-Kitty: He can attack us with bad jokes for sure
[05.02.2025 01:59:38] =IT=Concordia: Traders just like to learn all the routes!
[05.02.2025 02:00:41] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Well there freelancer, if you want you can grab some Ablative Armour from the Ring and follow us
[05.02.2025 02:00:56] 2025-02-05 02:00:54 SMT Traffic control alert: BMF|Gold-Kitty has docked
[05.02.2025 02:01:00] 2025-02-05 02:00:58 SMT Traffic control alert: Black.Widow has docked
[05.02.2025 02:01:04] =IT=Concordia: Alright, I'll help ya out. Just selling my cargo then I'll grab those ablatives
[05.02.2025 02:01:13] 2025-02-05 02:01:11 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
[05.02.2025 02:02:08] BMF|Ebejer: Tim is moeny
[05.02.2025 02:02:15] 2025-02-05 02:02:13 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
[05.02.2025 02:03:02] BMF|Ebejer: you guys bring ablative armour plating i will take another material
[05.02.2025 02:04:15] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Freelancer, we are taking this cargo down to New London, at Isle of Skye
[05.02.2025 02:04:36] =IT=Concordia: Alright, understood!
[05.02.2025 02:05:22] =IT=Concordia: Hey there, Daniel_Fort \\Another Freelancer in passing
Reaching New London
[05.02.2025 02:18:23] =IT=Concordia: Another BMF vessel! Ahoy!
[05.02.2025 02:18:26] BMF|Truck: ?: Greetings!
[05.02.2025 02:18:46] =IT=Concordia: Are you joining our party?
[05.02.2025 02:18:54] BMF|Truck: ?: Soon I will be yes.
[05.02.2025 02:19:01] Attention! Stand clear. Towing BMF|Gold-Kitty
[05.02.2025 02:20:10] =IT=Concordia: That's some station !
[05.02.2025 02:20:20] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Home of the BMF
[05.02.2025 02:20:25] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Isle of Skye
[05.02.2025 02:20:26] =IT=Concordia: Beautiful!
[05.02.2025 02:20:50] BMF|Gold-Kitty: We have never ever built something that is not beautiful and practical
[05.02.2025 02:20:58] BMF|Gold-Kitty: This is the crown jewel if you ask me
[05.02.2025 02:21:08] BMF|Truck: Greetings greetings
[05.02.2025 02:21:17] =IT=Concordia: Well, it's good to be proud of your corporations accomplishments
[05.02.2025 02:21:26] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Years of work and billions of credits have gone into this marvel
[05.02.2025 02:21:38] =IT=Concordia: I can tell by the craftsmanship
[05.02.2025 02:21:51] Black.Widow: WOW NICE BASE
[05.02.2025 02:21:55] BMF|Gold-Kitty: We are indeed proud of ourselves for we have worked for every single bolt
[05.02.2025 02:21:57] 2025-02-05 02:21:55 SMT Traffic control alert: Black.Widow has docked
[05.02.2025 02:21:59] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Thank you
[05.02.2025 02:22:13] =IT=Concordia: Amazing indeed
[05.02.2025 02:22:59] 2025-02-05 02:22:57 SMT Traffic control alert: BMF|Gold-Kitty has docked
[05.02.2025 02:23:02] 2025-02-05 02:23:00 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
Passing through Stuttgart with BMF, towards New Berlin
[05.02.2025 02:36:54] =IT=Concordia: Damn, you move through these lanes move like a racecar than a truck!
[05.02.2025 02:37:13] BMF|Truck: ?: Heh, practice makes perfect!
[05.02.2025 02:37:22] BMF|Truck: ?: Also throws the pirates off of us.
[05.02.2025 02:37:36] =IT=Concordia: That's some great flying! Name's Dawn Richardson by the way. To whom do I have the pleasure?
[05.02.2025 02:37:51] BMF|Truck: ?: Bob bobberson.
Passing through Stuttgart with BMF, departing towards Gallia
[05.02.2025 02:55:07] =IT=Concordia: I've got buyers for these alloys in Gallia, so I'll veer off towards that direction when we get to Stuttgart
[05.02.2025 02:55:30] BMF|Truck: ?: Roger that! Was a pleasure flying with you in convoy today.
[05.02.2025 02:55:40] BMF|Truck: ?: Even though I was a bit late to the first one.
[05.02.2025 02:56:00] Attention! Stand clear. Towing BMF|Truck
[05.02.2025 02:56:21] =IT=Concordia: Ah it's alright - we do what we can for our respective organizations and allies
[05.02.2025 02:56:30] BMF|Truck: ?: Agreed!
[05.02.2025 03:03:19] =IT=Concordia: Safe skies, Mr. Bobberson! Until we meet again
[05.02.2025 03:03:36] BMF|Truck: ?: Cheers mate! Same goes to you! *drinks tea*
Provence jumpgate discussion with GNI
[05.02.2025 03:12:33] =IT=Concordia: Hey there, GNI/-Archange
[05.02.2025 03:12:43] GNI/-Archange: Bonsoir.
[05.02.2025 03:13:09] GNI/-Archange: Staying, uh, out of trouble?
[05.02.2025 03:13:22] =IT=Concordia: We try to!
[05.02.2025 03:13:32] =IT=Concordia: Just running contracts for local business in the area
[05.02.2025 03:13:41] GNI/-Archange: What business would that be?
[05.02.2025 03:14:07] =IT=Concordia: The station in system works with engines - they use these alloys from Rheinland in their construction
[05.02.2025 03:14:21] =IT=Concordia: Racing engines! Can you believe it?
[05.02.2025 03:14:46] GNI/-Archange: I have heard that scene has been expanding lately.
[05.02.2025 03:15:12] =IT=Concordia: It seems to be. It's all I hear on different Freelancer ports.
[05.02.2025 03:15:35] GNI/-Archange: Quite exciting, oui. I recall one here in Provence a few months.
[05.02.2025 03:16:16] =IT=Concordia: I'm looking forward to more coverage so I can watch when I'm out on these routes.
[05.02.2025 03:16:43] GNI/-Archange: Mm, the time trials.
[05.02.2025 03:17:10] =IT=Concordia: Testing those ships to their limits! Exciting stuff
[05.02.2025 03:17:36] GNI/-Archange: You speak like someone wanting to dive in.
[05.02.2025 03:18:18] =IT=Concordia: Nah I'm just a hauler with some interest. I could never pilot those skinny ships - just give me a big ol' transport anyday.
[05.02.2025 03:18:37] =IT=Concordia: Did you ever race? In your youth perhaps?
[05.02.2025 03:18:53] GNI/-Archange: Well. A bit. I hope I do not sound so old.
[05.02.2025 03:19:18] =IT=Concordia: Well, no, just meant before the service.
[05.02.2025 03:20:04] GNI/-Archange: I have been through the track here in Provence a few times.
[05.02.2025 03:20:52] GNI/-Archange: Even set some records.
[05.02.2025 03:21:38] =IT=Concordia: I had a feeling by the way you were talking of it!
[05.02.2025 03:22:13] GNI/-Archange: [She affords herself a chuckle.]
[05.02.2025 03:23:11] =IT=Concordia: The name is Dawn Richardson, by the way. I don't often meet enough friendly ships on my Provence travels, so it's a pleasure!
[05.02.2025 03:23:32] =IT=Concordia: Most are too busy, full throttle
[05.02.2025 03:23:42] GNI/-Archange: I try to keep the lanes safe, Madame Richardson. For now, Archange will do.
[05.02.2025 03:23:59] =IT=Concordia: Oh of course. *Nods*
[05.02.2025 03:24:09] =IT=Concordia: Just being friendly!
[05.02.2025 03:24:35] GNI/-Archange: Of course. I will not hold you up any further, however. I am certain deliveries have deadlines.
[05.02.2025 03:24:50] =IT=Concordia: Well I bid you safe skies! Take care out there!
[05.02.2025 03:25:00] GNI/-Archange: Safe travels.
Trip Log submission by:
Captain Jeff Simpson, =IT=Independence
Date:
Feb 11, 835 AS
Brief summary of trip:
My first report for the new group - thanks for having me aboard! It's a pleasure to be riding with Freelancers that respect the lifestyle and pursuit of profit, wherever the path takes us!
Nostalgic for earlier years, and seeking a trustworthy vessel for lane trades through house space, I've been using my Retrofit Transport lately as the sturdy support for my trading adventures. It's a bit tough on the corners at times, and often it's handy to have a bit of alloy to weld onto stressed sections when necessary, but it's reliable. Older and mature like myself, but moving forward, bumps, bruises and all!
After leaving discussions with Jake on Manhattan, I started some trade on our contracts - choosing to buy some Deuterium from Bristol's Cleveland Station in Pennsylvania. I noted some old contracts of mine had established business in system - I'll have to get in touch with Nebula Technologies on behalf of our organization to get some contracts underway!
Leaving with Deuterium in hand, I headed through Kusari to the Sigmas, to find an appropriate buyer for these wares. The office had mentioned that Breuninger, suggested by Bristol originally, wasn't always going to be receptive of this cargo, but that's never stopped me from finding interested parties for goods before!
Kusari space was fairly peaceful, save for one startling incident near Kishiro's Shinagawa Station in New Tokyo.
Sensors picked up a disturbance near the gas giant Planet Fuji. As I turned a visual to it, I was unfortunate enough to watch first hand as some vessels were pulled into its atmosphere, torn apart, and finally exploded. The emergency lights on Shinagawa had already activated by this point, and crews were on scene to survey the accident for a report - I'm not sure what kind of survivors could come away from that kind of tragedy.
In the first Sigma system I happened into, Sigma-13, I visited Iejima Station, thinking the GMG would be happy to accept my shipment to assist with their operations in H-Fuel production. However, the station turned away my goods, and there was no indication that they accepted outside sources for their supply.
Undeterred, we set course for another Sigma, this time Sigma-15, having to travel through Rheinland space of the Frankfurt system to get there. We did see a bit of hostile activity as we neared the gate to Sigma-15, but the locals seemed to have it under control and the conflict didn't follow us through the gate.
In Sigma-15, our quest resumed, contacted and arriving at base after base to discover that while Deuterium is critical to many Kruger H-Fuel related secondary operations, there were logistics issues that drove external providers away. Breuninger Depot was overstocked to the point where it wouldn't need resupply for some time. Miningfactory Neuss was offering a ridiculously low payment for the lengthy delivery of this product from Pennsylvania. Other bases such as Norderney Refinery and Eupen Handelsplatz had no interest in the product at all.
Thankfully, the facility clear across the opposite side of the system near Planet Baltrum, ALG's Wichter Station, glady accepted the cargo with at a rate we could appreciate. Having secured that sale, we bid them good day and proceeded to view our data acquired from nearby station communications to find a departed load of cargo and another trade route.
Despite the dismissal of their earlier posted prices for Deuterium, we had to admit that Miningfactory Neuss did have reasonably priced products in the way of Propulsion systems for export. The market showed that demand was still intense for these products, and we gladly procured some stock onboard and headed out towards the gate to Frankfurt.
As if to show us on parting how industrialized this system was, we encountered a barge full of Ablative Armor Plating, inbound from Frankfurt. The captain didn't pay us much heed when greeted, but I expect as much with these Barge crews - those ships are trying at the best of times! My assumption would be these parts were destined for use with ship superstructures, or possibly some weapons manufacture. However without confirmation from the captain, we missed an opportunity to find out which base was needing this much supply. It could have been a nice contract!
The trip back to Liberty through Rheinland was routine with not much to report. We arrived at our destined port of Susquehanna Station with the Propulsions and earned ourselves a nice profit doing so.
At this point, another of our team, Captain Thomas Smith of the =IT=Njord, contacted us and we concluded a goods convoy would be in our best interested in terms of coordination of assets and protection. His ship was just finishing up a run to Vespucci - we have been making efforts to ensure all of our clients are kept happy and the Freelancer base of Tijuana Freeport has been receiving a steady supply of Basic Alloys on his watch! I maintained position near Planet Curacao and reviewed the nearby markets to plot our next contract trade.
When Captain Smith arrived, I had determined that mining operations did not seem to be selling much product out of Cortez on this day, so we proceeded to the safe bet of heading to Scottsdale Refinery in Coronado. They would have copper - we both filled our holds and directed our course to another DSE asset in need of supply - Red Rock Refinery in Colorado.
These convoys are always much more interesting and entertaining for me than just running these routes as a sole ship alone. New blood and all, communications lit up as Freelancers are discussing all their latest stories and accomplishments! It's part of the reason why I stay independent and free of the corporate life! This convoy was no exception - Captain Smith had a lot of trade experience lately with the organization, and he was becoming somewhat of an expert at tying contracts together in exceptional ways for maximum profit!
As we continued back through Liberty, we made brief contact with a capital armed forces ship from the 1st group, around the orbit of Planet Manhattan. We were allowed to proceed and made great time to our Colorado destination of Red Rock - Captain Smith's nimble Serenity making it to the base ahead of my own.
Red Rock's product of Interiors had a surplus for sale - an opportunity we couldn't pass up given the market in Shikoku was especially hot for many ship components on most days. Still, before purchase, we confirmed this on the live markets, secured their stock to our cargo holds, and we were then headed to Shikoku.
Beginning what was probably my shortest trade trip since joining, one trade lane later, we arrived in Galileo and headed towards the Shikoku gate. As we discussed different issues in the markets, I was also analyzing available of stock on bases in the region so we knew where our next direction would be, and product.
Arriving in Shikoku, we were given clearance to dock on Ionic Laboratories, where our Interior systems were offloaded very efficiently.
They had a limited stock of Avionics at very affordable prices on station. Once again confirming the dockmaster on Susquehanna would receive these goods, we bought out the station's remaining product but still had free cargo remaining. A dockhand mentioned nearby associated base of Ionic Industries had supply, so we headed there - and bought them out too!
Still not full but lacking Shikoku suppliers, it was decided to head out with stock on hand.
However, this would not be the end of the Avionics story - it turns out a small supply was available on Bristol's Arcetri base in Galileo. Since we passed it on our route anyhow, Captain Smith pulled his Serenity over to collect this affordable addition. Now both ships had respectable quantities to best justify a return to Cortez.
Returning through New York, in diligent duty to Liberty, the capital ship from the 1st asked us to hold for while scanning for hostiles and contraband. We passed the test and were about to depart, when a Liberty Rogue in a destroyer-class vessel began to approach the Navy ship - very aggressively! Given our prior inspection was complete, we vacated the area so we didn't become casualties of that interaction.
A short time later, with no further incidents, we arrived at Susquehanna Station in Cortez and sold our Avionics at a sizeable profit.
We bid Captain Smith's ship and crew farewell as we took some brief time off on Planet Curacao after several long days off trade routes.
Note: I will post on the Freelancer Contract Board our routes today so reporting is satisfied and proper payouts to myself and the crew can be issued for time on contract. A small price to pay for the bonuses received for such routine trade!
[11.02.2025 15:00:23] =IT=Independence: Hey there, Santieus_Ballard!
[11.02.2025 15:01:06] =IT=Independence: Is that surplus in demand at the moment? I'm always looking for great routes!
[11.02.2025 15:02:09] 2025-02-11 15:02:07 SMT Traffic control alert: Santieus_Ballard has docked
[11.02.2025 15:55:50] =IT=Independence: I'm headed to Cortez with some cargo - you loaded with anything?
[11.02.2025 15:56:25] =IT=Njord: Hey! Im loaded with Basic Alloys. Delivering to Vespucci.
[11.02.2025 15:56:56] =IT=Independence: Perfect - did you want to meet in Cortez afterwards and convoy some routes together?
[11.02.2025 15:57:05] =IT=Njord: Sure
[11.02.2025 16:16:52] =IT=Independence: Thanks! We could grab some copper to start in Coronado
[11.02.2025 16:17:03] =IT=Njord: ok
[11.02.2025 16:25:16] =IT=Independence: DSE's Red Rock in Colorado is empty and buys copper for 200
[11.02.2025 16:25:26] =IT=Njord: Nice
[11.02.2025 16:25:46] =IT=Independence: It's a shorter trip and lots of ship parts to trade available in area
[11.02.2025 16:26:05] =IT=Njord: Wich contract is this?
[11.02.2025 16:26:21] =IT=Independence: DSE import/export Red Rock is a faction base
[11.02.2025 16:26:24] =IT=Independence: ah
[11.02.2025 16:29:09] =IT=Independence: Hey there, 1st|LNS-Colorado!
[11.02.2025 16:29:21] =IT=Njord: Greetings Navy!
[11.02.2025 16:30:04] =IT=Independence: We're off to Colorado - hopefully all lanes are clear today!
[11.02.2025 16:30:33] =IT=Independence: Safe skies to you!
[11.02.2025 16:31:08] =IT=Independence: Hey there, Alaehnae!
[11.02.2025 16:31:12] Alaehnae: Wolf: Guten Tag.
[11.02.2025 16:31:17] =IT=Njord: Greetings!
[11.02.2025 16:31:27] =IT=Independence: Heading our way?
[11.02.2025 16:31:37] Alaehnae: Probably.
[11.02.2025 16:32:08] =IT=Independence: Ah the open space of Colorado
[11.02.2025 16:33:07] =IT=Independence: Safe skies on your trip!
[11.02.2025 17:10:51] =IT=Njord: Hello Officer.
[11.02.2025 17:10:51] 1st|LNS-Colorado: Hold
[11.02.2025 17:10:54] =IT=Independence: I've been putting off making one because it's alot of work
[11.02.2025 17:10:56] 1st|LNS-Colorado: This is battleship Colorado - this is a routine smuggling check wait while we scan your cargo hold
[11.02.2025 17:11:09] =IT=Independence: Understood. Answering all stop.
[11.02.2025 17:11:11] =IT=Njord: No problem Office.
[11.02.2025 17:12:06] 1st|LNS-Colorado: You clear. Have a nice stay in Liberty
[11.02.2025 17:12:07] =IT=Njord: So, lots of smugling happening aroung here ?
[11.02.2025 17:12:38] =IT=Independence: Thank you officers. We are glad to have your watchful eyes on these parts.
[11.02.2025 17:13:22] =IT=Njord: Pirate detected on scanner.
[11.02.2025 17:13:34] Belmont's.Blight: Well what do we have here?
[11.02.2025 17:13:59] 1st|LNS-Colorado: Enemy spoted
[11.02.2025 17:14:05] Belmont's.Blight: Looks like a massive brick of a target for me! Haha!
[11.02.2025 17:14:19] =IT=Independence: Leaving area...
[11.02.2025 17:20:20] 2025-02-11 17:20:18 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Independence has docked
These last few days have been a rush! But I'm not complaining; on the contrary, I'm pleased to see that we have a lot of work to do. However, I won't report the details of the deliveries here. This is already duly recorded in the files of our cargo delivery section. What I would like to report here is what happened on one of the deliveries that left Sigma-15 and was destined for Provence.
Well, the route was very calm and that's exactly why when I was in Kyushu I decided to shorten the route and take the jump hole to Tau-23 and from there pass through the restricted access gate to Languedoc, since =IT= has authorization to do so. I confess that I always feel a bit tense when I sail through TAU-23. That system seems like a perfect place for pirates to ambush merchants. But everything was going so well that I felt confident enough to take this shortcut.
As soon as my ship left the jump hole and I found myself on Tau-23, I set the navigation systems to the coordinates of the gate to Languedoc and sat up straight in my chair, trying to focus all my attention on the onboard computers and the view I could get of the outside. I know that the corridors in the middle of the asteroid fields are quite safe to navigate. But I usually take a straight line from the Java station to the gate to Languedoc, which means that in this part of the route, instead of using the corridor, I navigate between the asteroids. So all my concentration is necessary.
It didn't take long after passing the Java station and entering the asteroid field towards the gate to Languedoc to feel an old and pleasant sensation: piloting the Serenity using its maneuverability to position myself on the paths I could find among the asteroids. How I love this ship!
I was focused and entertained with the navigation when I began to visualize, still in the distance, the shape of the gate that was my destination. I was calculating where I would turn left to get out of the minefield and use the corridor for the last few kilometers of the trajectory when I noticed a contact on the scanner and almost immediately a request for me to stop and turn off the engines.
What I immediately thought was that my intuition, or overconfidence, had deceived me. I began to mentally calculate what would be feasible to pay as a fee to the pirate who was approaching, preparing myself for a negotiation.
To my surprise, before I had finished doing the calculations, the pilot seemed friendly. In fact, he was patrolling the area. He belongs to the Unione Corse faction and the name of his ship is "Bastia". He offered me the favor of escorting my ship to its destination and then to the limits of TAU-23 again, which I gladly accepted. We talked for the rest of the journey and, finally, this conversation might lead to a business opportunity.
It turns out that his faction is interested in developing projects for the construction of some kind of modular facility in Provence. And since our partners in this region are also partners of his faction, we thought that perhaps we could extend this partnership to a joint effort. He agreed to talk to his boss and I to mine. And here I am reporting this to =IT=.
I have attached below the details of the conversation taken from the black box communication log. I hope this bears fruit!
[21.02.2025 02:32:07] =IT=Njord: Greetings!
[21.02.2025 02:32:10] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Salute, Freelancer. Please halt your engines for a Border Control please.
[21.02.2025 02:32:20] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: We are not going to pirate you, do not worry.
[21.02.2025 02:32:27] =IT=Njord: Lets just get out of this field
[21.02.2025 02:32:37] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Please shut down your engines.
[21.02.2025 02:32:46] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Merci.
[21.02.2025 02:32:48] =IT=Njord: Done
[21.02.2025 02:32:52] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: So, where are ya coming from?
[21.02.2025 02:33:05] =IT=Njord: Im coming from Sigma-15
[21.02.2025 02:33:16] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I see; where are ya headed?
[21.02.2025 02:33:29] =IT=Njord: To Mecachrome Station in Provence.
[21.02.2025 02:33:39] =IT=Njord: And Yhen I will go back eith cigars
[21.02.2025 02:33:42] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Oh, Provence; we will escort you there if you want.
[21.02.2025 02:33:49] =IT=Njord: Sure!
[21.02.2025 02:33:52] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, si; cigars back to Sigma-15?
[21.02.2025 02:33:59] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: What station if I may ask?
[21.02.2025 02:34:04] =IT=Njord: Cigars to Syracuse in Colorado
[21.02.2025 02:34:18] =IT=Njord: Station in Provence?
[21.02.2025 02:34:21] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, Colorado. Then Sigma-15, and then, Provence, and again?
[21.02.2025 02:34:28] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I meant Sigma-15 sorry, hah.
[21.02.2025 02:34:56] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: We can talk while moving, don't worry, let's keep going, let's not stop our economy from moving!
[21.02.2025 02:34:59] =IT=Njord: Sigma -15 I bought this cargo to deliver in Provence
[21.02.2025 02:35:17] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si, but what base in Sigma-15, I mean.
[21.02.2025 02:35:23] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I'll jump after ya.
[21.02.2025 02:35:29] =IT=Njord: Wichter Station
[21.02.2025 02:35:38] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, si. Thanks for the info.!
[21.02.2025 02:35:47] =IT=Njord: No problem.
[21.02.2025 02:36:28] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: It's awesome that our partners in Provence have your company as partners!
[21.02.2025 02:36:44] =IT=Njord: Yeah, nice business opportunity
[21.02.2025 02:36:46] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: It would be nice if you would also extend your partnership with us!
[21.02.2025 02:37:02] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Should the Commission contact you, or some way other?
[21.02.2025 02:37:18] Attention! Stand clear. Towing UC/-UCS-"Bastia"
[21.02.2025 02:37:20] =IT=Njord: OH..thas my Boss business
[21.02.2025 02:37:29] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, I see; well, tell your boss!
[21.02.2025 02:37:31] =IT=Njord: I can talk to him about it.
[21.02.2025 02:37:49] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Merci! That would be nice, we have some development projects in Provence for our own Modular Installation.
[21.02.2025 02:38:11] =IT=Njord: So I ask him to look for Union Corse?
[21.02.2025 02:38:29] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si, and its Union*e* Corse. Or Govt. of Provence, both works!
[21.02.2025 02:39:10] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Welcome (back) to Provence!
[21.02.2025 02:39:11] =IT=Njord: I dodnt know you guys police this are.
[21.02.2025 02:39:22] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Of course we do. Provence has its own code of laws.
[21.02.2025 02:39:23] =IT=Njord: Thanks!
[21.02.2025 02:39:57] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: The Gallic Union devolved the government back to its rightful owners; the people of Provence, so we police our own home!
[21.02.2025 02:40:09] =IT=Njord: Thats nice!
[21.02.2025 02:40:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: And Provence is a demilitarized zone, so no capital ships is allowed above a gunboat, unless a state of emergency has been
[21.02.2025 02:40:34] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -declared.
[21.02.2025 02:40:59] =IT=Njord: I need to check some papper stuff before landing.
[21.02.2025 02:41:16] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Haha, I was doing that too!
[21.02.2025 02:41:18] [OOC] =IT=Njord: Willt ake like a minute to organize the screenshot
[21.02.2025 02:41:19] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Don't worry!
[21.02.2025 02:41:24] Death: Barry.McCockiner was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[21.02.2025 02:41:26] [OOC] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": no worries
[21.02.2025 02:41:35] /time
[21.02.2025 02:41:35] 2025-02-21 02:41:35 SMT
[21.02.2025 02:42:42] =IT=Njord: All good to land.
[21.02.2025 02:42:48] =IT=Njord: Docking now.
[21.02.2025 02:42:56] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Got it!
[21.02.2025 02:42:57] 2025-02-21 02:42:57 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Njord has docked
[21.02.2025 02:43:38] =IT=Njord: Now Im going to Avignon Station to pick a load of Cigars.
[21.02.2025 02:43:56] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Sure thing. We'll wait for ya here, next to the trade lane.
[21.02.2025 02:44:03] =IT=Njord: OK.
[21.02.2025 02:44:33] 2025-02-21 02:44:33 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Njord has docked
[21.02.2025 02:45:10] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Maybe think about setting up a Modular Installation here; the fee is 0 credits for life! You just need to submit an-
[21.02.2025 02:45:26] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -application before building said base, there's a guideline in the laws section anyway.
[21.02.2025 02:45:36] =IT=Njord: Thats very nice!
[21.02.2025 02:45:40] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: If you don't have a Modular Inst. yet of course.
[21.02.2025 02:45:53] /time
[21.02.2025 02:45:53] 2025-02-21 02:45:52 SMT
[21.02.2025 02:46:03] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si, it helps with commerce and trade; so all these bases pay 0 credits, both for the license, and the time.
[21.02.2025 02:46:44] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Uh, by the way, why don't you buy Cigars on Monte Carlo? It costs, if I remember correctly, 39 credits/u.?
[21.02.2025 02:47:05] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: My bad, it's 65/u.
[21.02.2025 02:47:23] =IT=Njord: Ah
[21.02.2025 02:47:31] =IT=Njord: Because Im filling a contract.
[21.02.2025 02:47:43] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Hmm, I wonder where... Nah nevermind, it must be sold elsewhere-- oh I see, with Avignon? Awesome!
[21.02.2025 02:47:56] =IT=Njord: The contract is with Avignon
[21.02.2025 02:47:57] CONSOLE: Possible cheating detected: DSM-89
[21.02.2025 02:48:09] =IT=Njord: The station is exporting xigars,
[21.02.2025 02:48:29] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si, si. That's awesome! I see =iT= has a few contracts with our partners! I'd love to have your company become a partner-
[21.02.2025 02:48:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -with us!
[21.02.2025 02:48:56] =IT=Njord: Yeah, I will talk with my Boss for sure.
[21.02.2025 02:49:10] CONSOLE: Possible cheating detected: DSM-89
[21.02.2025 02:49:11] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Merci; and I'll talk with mine too! Haha
[21.02.2025 02:50:02] =IT=Njord: Hows the pirating over here?
[21.02.2025 02:50:47] =IT=Njord: So, hows the pirating over here?
[21.02.2025 02:50:56] CONSOLE: Possible cheating detected: DSM-89
[21.02.2025 02:50:59] =IT=Njord: I guess is qquiotem safe around here.
[21.02.2025 02:51:05] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Gallia is pretty quiet. No piracy has been detected and reported for a very, very long time now.
[21.02.2025 02:51:15] =IT=Njord: Thats cool.
[21.02.2025 02:51:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: But that's why we escort ya; could happen. The Maquis are in jeopardy, same for the Brigands.
[21.02.2025 02:51:40] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: However - Tau-23 is a hotbed for piracy.
[21.02.2025 02:51:56] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: If you'd like, we'd love to escort you to your next stop after Tau-23
[21.02.2025 02:51:59] =IT=Njord: Im having luck then
[21.02.2025 02:52:04] Rules Tip: A single player running two or more instances of Freelancer is against server rules and is regarded as cheating.
[21.02.2025 02:52:07] =IT=Njord: Sure!
[21.02.2025 02:52:14] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si. Same for the Gallic Royalists; it seems they disappeared.
[21.02.2025 02:52:52] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: So business is at an all-time high, and no piracy for a long while; but like everything, it'll stop one day... I hope not.
[21.02.2025 02:53:36] =IT=Njord: We heading to Kiusshu JH.
[21.02.2025 02:53:38] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Next stop? Kyushu Jump Hole?
[21.02.2025 02:53:47] =IT=Njord: Yeas
[21.02.2025 02:54:00] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Hah, we thought of the same, we'll escort you to the Jump Hole and let ya go of course.
[21.02.2025 02:54:33] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: You'll be fine in Kyushu and Kusari - however piracy rates here have still been high there.
[21.02.2025 02:54:41] =IT=Njord: Yeah
[21.02.2025 02:54:50] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Blood Dragons; Golden Chrysanthemums... Independent Pirates...
[21.02.2025 02:54:57] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Hogosha as well.
[21.02.2025 02:55:33] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Same for Liberty but at least there's law enforcement presence there.
[21.02.2025 02:56:15] =IT=Njord: Yeah, but sometimes the pirates really do a mess.
[21.02.2025 02:56:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, sorry, I rambled a bit about the various info. we have from our representatives in Sirius.
[21.02.2025 02:57:08] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, good luck!
[21.02.2025 02:57:16] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Safe skies! Take care!
[21.02.2025 02:57:20] =IT=Njord: I appreciate the escort!
[21.02.2025 02:57:33] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: No problem! It was a pleasure to help our partners!
[21.02.2025 02:57:35] =IT=Njord: I will have a word with my Boss.
[21.02.2025 02:57:49] =IT=Njord: I hope we can do things together again.
[21.02.2025 02:57:54] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Merci beaucoup! Remember about the clause for Modular Installations if your company thinks about it!
[21.02.2025 02:58:04] =IT=Njord: Sure.
[21.02.2025 02:58:10] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Of course! We hope for it too! We look forward to it!
[21.02.2025 02:58:13] =IT=Njord: Fly safe out there friend!
[21.02.2025 02:58:15] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Alright, safe skies!
[21.02.2025 02:58:22] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: You too friend:
[21.02.2025 03:00:29] 2025-02-21 03:00:29 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Njord has docked
[21.02.2025 03:00:29] Auto-Buy(Countermeasures): Bought 1 unit(s), cost: 4$
[21.02.2025 03:04:15] CONSOLE: Possible cheating detected: |I|-Cometa-1
[21.02.2025 03:11:35] Death: Vardekxx was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[21.02.2025 03:12:09] /leave
[21.02.2025 03:12:16] 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.
[21.02.2025 03:13:18] [OOC] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": Thank you for letting me have some RP with ya and escorting ya, it was fun! And thanks again for not just cruising away ^^
[21.02.2025 03:13:44] [OOC] =IT=Njord: Thank you too! Was fun indeed!
[21.02.2025 03:13:49] [OOC] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": (It happens many times, even TheKusari have done it, apparently a lot of people don't like being checked at the border hah)
[21.02.2025 03:13:59] [OOC] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": No problem! ^^ have fun and see ya around! <3
[21.02.2025 03:14:10] [OOC] =IT=Njord: Cya
[21.02.2025 03:15:45] /1
[21.02.2025 03:15:45] =IT=Njord: Greetings!
[21.02.2025 03:15:56] Stellar: H: Hello
[21.02.2025 03:15:58] 2025-02-21 03:15:57 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Njord has docked
Trip Log submission by:
Captain Dawn Richardson, =IT=Concordia
Date:
Feb 27, 835 AS
Brief summary of trip:
Freed, however briefly, from the needs of Mr. Simpson's new station project in Hudson, the crew and I decided to attend to our new contract in Ile de France, providing copper for OS&C's projects on station.
For the first leg of the trip, we picked up some Xenobiotic Filters at Cold Bay for a good price, and proceeded through Liberty to sell them to Susquehanna Station in Cortez. They were more than happy to pay us well for the product - I guess manufacturing is still in full swing onsite.
A quick survey of base economic data in the region showed that copper was in short supply, so off to the source to Coronado to find other sale points.
We chose Crayter's Timor-Leste Bazaar as it had resources onhand - with the side show of a nearby comet to briefly break up our trip with some sightseeing. However, that adventure didn't do wonders for our exterior when we ventured slightly closer than safety regulations suggested...
However, we now had our copper product, and headed through the local jumphole to Baffin in the Barrier Ice Field and towards the Tau systems.
Our quick trip through Baffin was scenic - although I'm certain I spied a base near Hodge and Podge and an established one at that... it must be scientists logging data on that environment.
Movement to the Taus, now back on the trade lanes, was quick - hopped through Tau-31 past Holman, and followed a group of traders to the Tau-23 gate.
Carefully traversing what was left of the Tau-23 lane infrastructure, we proceeded through the minefield protecting the Languedoc gate access, transmitted our credentials to the Gallic Navy standing by and were allowed to proceed into Gallia.
Finally we reached Planet New Paris and we scouted the base - not a quick find even though we were told it's location area. It seems OS&C were going for scenic views from higher orbits around the nearby moon of the planet, and sensors guided us to the base eventually, where our cargo was promptly off-loaded by pleasant docking staff.
Trip Log submission by:
Captain Dawn Richardson, =IT=Concordia
Date:
Mar 3, 835 AS
Brief summary of trip:
After the run to IDF for OS&C with copper, we needed a return run to keep us earning. We found that in Niobium for 75 from Biacris, Tau-23. We loaded up on station and headed out immediately.
An OSI Zoner we found upon entering Tau-31 was emitting some crazy light waves - sensors couldn't make sense of it - I kinda wish they responded to hails so I could ask them more, but we just passed in the gate area too quickly.
A short trip later, we sold most of Niobium to Cortez Miner Tavern for 210, although they reached their quota and refused to take the full load.
It was decided just to head to Cordova Shipping Platform and filled the hold up again with Super Alloys for 65. This way both products could be sold on Emerson Supply in Hudson, as they were always in demand there.
We landed on Emerson and no sooner than had we sold our product, the base administration asked for a supply run of Ablative Armor Plating as a favor to them from Hamburg's Alster Shipyard. It seems it's a product of high demand these days and they wanted to have some in stock to entice traders to visit. This delivery was short and sweet, but we still had a contract to fulfill - it was back to another run to IDF.
We grabbed another load of Xenobiotic Filters from Cold Bay and headed out to Susquehanna Station for the first leg.
Once delivery to the Deep Space Engineering station was completed, Coronado was our objective, again in search of copper.
Scottsdale Refinery had their usual volume in supply, and we filled our hold to the brim with our desired resource of the day.
On our way towards the Baffin jump hole, we had another glimpse of the local comet - a welcome wonder amongst our long route!
In Baffin itself, our curiosity almost got the better of us when the crew and myself decided to check out that visual contact out by Hodge and Podge we'd seen on that prior trip through the system. As we closed in, entering the Chao field nearest to Planet Podge, we finally received further readings on the station. It appeared to be heavily neglected or only partial constructed, but it wasn't broadcasting any identification and our threat response lit it up as we closed within 10k. We veered off back towards our course - still finding it mysterious but none of us
would jeopardize the safety of the ship just to get conclusive answers when the potential for combat is involved.
The Taus were quiet and we saw few ships once we went off-lane in Tau-23 on approach to Gallia's heavily guarded Languedoc gate. We were cleared as routine as the last trip but this time we ran into a Unione Corse Border Patrol agent in Languedoc near Briancon Station. We complied and they offered up an escort for our Gallic travels, which also involved a brief stop-over at Provence's raceway, discussion about local politics, and finally a full escort right up to our destination in Liberty with our return cargo!
I've included the transcript in this log, and they did acknowledge receiving our communication after Thomas Smith's conversation with their agents in the field.
Our arrival in Provence coincided with a Corsair freighter hauling a product called 'Azurite Gas' through the region. The Unione Corse agent had no problems with their group, The Brotherhood, as the UC pilot called them. This 'exotic' material was explained as available in the 'deep Omicrons'. It might be an opportunity to look into, as I know I've never come across the substance myself, so it must be rare!
On our return trip through Kusari, we stopped by yet another busy raceway at the Golden Dragon in Shikoku. The turns and loops involved in this one would definitely take some practice to master!
Finally, we reached Colorado and Planet Denver, where my escort Unione Corse agent and I parted ways. I must say that this particular individual seemed well suited to promotion - it almost makes me want to look towards setting up a place of residence on Marseille for my vacation time away!
[03.03.2025 01:33:43] =IT=Concordia: Hey there, UC/-UCS-"Bastia"
[03.03.2025 01:33:44] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Salute, vessel. This is the UCS Bastia, of the 1st Border Flotilla; please halt for a routine scan.
[03.03.2025 01:33:56] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: How are you doign?
[03.03.2025 01:34:05] =IT=Concordia: Very well. All stop.
[03.03.2025 01:34:09] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Oh, are you being attacked? We can move away if you need to?
[03.03.2025 01:34:17] =IT=Concordia: We can't complain. The trip has been good thus far!
[03.03.2025 01:34:25] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, nevermind; unlawfuls heh. Sorry. Ah, glad to hear!
[03.03.2025 01:34:45] =IT=Concordia: Yeah there was some friendly fire going on for a moment!
[03.03.2025 01:35:04] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: We've had some reports about an increase in piracy or pirates in general's presence in the Taus Economic Area.
[03.03.2025 01:35:08] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: But, glad to hear!
[03.03.2025 01:35:13] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: So, where are ya headed?
[03.03.2025 01:35:45] =IT=Concordia: We have a contract obligation to fulfill with OS&C's Riviera Resort near Planet New Paris. They need copper.
[03.03.2025 01:36:05] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, I see! Well, let us escort you if you'd like!
[03.03.2025 01:36:14] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Where will you go next?
[03.03.2025 01:36:19] =IT=Concordia: I'd love that.
[03.03.2025 01:36:23] =IT=Concordia: Onward we go!
[03.03.2025 01:36:28] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: You're clear to proceed by the way! Indeed!
[03.03.2025 01:36:48] =IT=Concordia: We may head to Provence to help with contracts there as well
[03.03.2025 01:37:10] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si, the Commission received a transmission from =IT=, their reply will arrive soon enough, don't worry!
[03.03.2025 01:37:28] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: They like to take a while before answering
[03.03.2025 01:37:31] =IT=Concordia: Oh excellent!
[03.03.2025 01:38:11] =IT=Concordia: Well it is quite important to thoroughly review messages before responding, I understand!
[03.03.2025 01:38:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed; though they just are a bit paranoid when using the NeuralNet. HAh
[03.03.2025 01:38:35] Attention! Stand clear. Towing UC/-UCS-"Bastia"
[03.03.2025 01:39:20] =IT=Concordia: This base likes the view from higher up!
[03.03.2025 01:39:20] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I personally didn't even know OS&C had a Modular Installation here!
[03.03.2025 01:39:42] =IT=Concordia: I almost missed it the first time through!
[03.03.2025 01:39:43] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I wonder if they'd be up for one in Provence! It's the #1 tourist destination after all!
[03.03.2025 01:39:59] =IT=Concordia: Heading aboard to drop cargo!
[03.03.2025 01:40:03] 2025-03-03 01:40:02 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
[03.03.2025 01:40:11] ERR: Base cannot accept goods, stock limit reached.
[03.03.2025 01:43:52] =IT=Concordia: Interesting - they would not take the whole shipment!
[03.03.2025 01:44:05] =IT=Concordia: I think New Paris will like the surplus though...
[03.03.2025 01:44:21] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: No idea!
[03.03.2025 01:44:42] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: We only know a bit about Copper via our informal relations with a Crayter Modular Installation.
[03.03.2025 01:44:57] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Personally? I'm just a border & customs Capitaine. *chuckles*
[03.03.2025 01:45:11] =IT=Concordia: Makes sense - we'll just be another moment!
[03.03.2025 01:45:18] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Sure thing!
[03.03.2025 01:45:21] 2025-03-03 01:45:19 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
[03.03.2025 01:47:30] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: So, next stop? *smiles*
[03.03.2025 01:47:38] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Tau-23 and beyond?
[03.03.2025 01:47:50] =IT=Concordia: I'll have to talk with the boss on this contract - New Paris bought it for 30credits more! *laughs*
[03.03.2025 01:48:00] =IT=Concordia: I'm heading to Provence
[03.03.2025 01:48:01] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Huh, that's interesting!
[03.03.2025 01:48:07] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Alrighty, let's go then!
[03.03.2025 01:48:25] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": There's a Jump Gate to Provence in Ile de France...?
[03.03.2025 01:48:32] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: You do know that, right?
[03.03.2025 01:48:42] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Or is it quicker here? *chuckles*
[03.03.2025 01:48:50] =IT=Concordia: Yeah, I'm still learning some of these routes
[03.03.2025 01:48:56] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, I see!
[03.03.2025 01:49:04] =IT=Concordia: But we're here now *giggles*
[03.03.2025 01:49:08] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, it is just at the Billancourt Junction!
[03.03.2025 01:49:44] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed, we're already here, haha
[03.03.2025 01:49:59] =IT=Concordia: For the next loop, I'll try that exit. Thanks!
[03.03.2025 01:50:18] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: By the way, if you need some interceptors or anything; Monte Carlo sells Racing Engines!
[03.03.2025 01:50:40] =IT=Concordia: There's racing engines out now! Nice!
[03.03.2025 01:50:57] =IT=Concordia: I've really got to catch one of those events at the track
[03.03.2025 01:51:00] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Our 1st Border Flotilla, Provence, benefitted from that, by acquiring a former racing vessel that is an interceptor now.
[03.03.2025 01:51:10] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si, well, if you want, we can do one right now!
[03.03.2025 01:51:53] =IT=Concordia: Right now? Are you going to show me your skills?
[03.03.2025 01:52:02] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: It's really fun, but a bit scary. Especially since here, our track got a minefield in it...!
[03.03.2025 01:52:22] La.Pala[TBH]: Hola senor
[03.03.2025 01:52:23] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Hah, well, I said that if you wanted to witness one, you could, I could hop on that interceptor!
[03.03.2025 01:52:27] =IT=Concordia: That does sound a bit terrifying, actually!
[03.03.2025 01:52:36] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Salute, Corsair vessel! Pleasure to see you here!
[03.03.2025 01:52:37] =IT=Concordia: Sure, I'd be glad to check it out
[03.03.2025 01:52:45] La.Pala[TBH]: It was a long journey
[03.03.2025 01:52:52] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I imagine! How are you doing?
[03.03.2025 01:53:12] La.Pala[TBH]: Well enough, but looking forward to strech my legs on some solid ground
[03.03.2025 01:53:13] Death: Cait.Ward was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[03.03.2025 01:53:22] La.Pala[TBH]: And yourself, amigo?
[03.03.2025 01:53:24] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well... Welcome to Provence! Both of ya!
[03.03.2025 01:53:33] =IT=Concordia: Pleasure as always!
[03.03.2025 01:53:45] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I'm escorting the Concordia here for their missions.
[03.03.2025 01:54:00] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: And doing border & customs operations in general!
[03.03.2025 01:54:24] La.Pala[TBH]: Senor, I could not think of a more boring job
[03.03.2025 01:54:43] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, by the way; don't worry about it, I saw these Azurite Gas, but, since we are friendly with the Corsair Empire;
[03.03.2025 01:54:58] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -no need to worry; feel free to appreciate Provence as much as you'd like!
[03.03.2025 01:55:06] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed, it is a tad difficult!
[03.03.2025 01:55:18] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Sorry, Concordia, I'm back.
[03.03.2025 01:55:24] =IT=Concordia: Is such a cargo quite dangerous to transport? Explosive even?
[03.03.2025 01:55:45] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Dunno... I think it's from the Omicrons?
[03.03.2025 01:55:53] La.Pala[TBH]: Si senor, deep in the Omicrons
[03.03.2025 01:55:58] La.Pala[TBH]: It... is very exotic
[03.03.2025 01:56:02] La.Pala[TBH]: Very valuable
[03.03.2025 01:56:13] =IT=Concordia: Ah, that explains why I've not come across it yet - we need to explore that region for trade opportunities
[03.03.2025 01:56:17] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: The guidelines shows that it is in the "Restricted Commodities" but, since it is a Corsair vessel, they are welcome here.
[03.03.2025 01:56:35] =IT=Concordia: Well, I wouldn't just bring it in without asking first!
[03.03.2025 01:56:48] La.Pala[TBH]: *chuckles* Good thing I am used to carrying... legally interesting cargo then
[03.03.2025 01:56:57] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: That reminds me; you're from The Brotherhood, right? Provence has diplomatic ties with the Deterrence but not-
[03.03.2025 01:57:13] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -ther Brotherhood; would you mind if the Commission contacted ya about it?
[03.03.2025 01:57:29] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Since Provence recognizes the Corsair Empire as the rightful descendant of the Hispania.
[03.03.2025 01:57:36] La.Pala[TBH]: Si, senor
[03.03.2025 01:57:42] La.Pala[TBH]: That would be very good
[03.03.2025 01:57:48] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Glad to hear! Should I contact someone in particular?
[03.03.2025 01:57:53] La.Pala[TBH]: I'm sure there is plenty would could talk about
[03.03.2025 01:58:05] La.Pala[TBH]: Eh, someone will pick up the phone if you ring it long enough
[03.03.2025 01:58:07] CONSOLE: Jacob.Forsythe has scored a new highscore on Monte Carlo Tour leaderboard: #9 - 144.202s
[03.03.2025 01:58:18] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Oh, there is a race right now!
[03.03.2025 01:58:23] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: There's someone racing!
[03.03.2025 01:58:25] La.Pala[TBH]: Ah race?
[03.03.2025 01:58:32] =IT=Concordia: Ah it is popular!
[03.03.2025 01:58:33] La.Pala[TBH]: Now that is intriguing
[03.03.2025 01:58:42] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si, near Monte Carlo Freeport; we have a race track; with a minefield!
[03.03.2025 01:58:54] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Alright, splendid, I'll notify the Commission as well about it!
[03.03.2025 01:59:00] =IT=Concordia: That sounds like a challenge a Corsair would appreciate!
[03.03.2025 01:59:21] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Hah! Well, everyone (who isn't an Outcast) is welcome here!
[03.03.2025 01:59:35] La.Pala[TBH]: *you get the feeling he just cracked his knuckles* Senors, the Corsairs are the best pilots in Sirius, and soon
[03.03.2025 01:59:36] La.Pala[TBH]: Gallia
[03.03.2025 01:59:46] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Hah! That would be awesome to see!
[03.03.2025 02:00:17] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: The 1st Border Flotilla, Provence didn't lose time to grab our first proper racing ship as an interceptor...!
[03.03.2025 02:00:28] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: So, we essentially keep up the peace, I suppose!
[03.03.2025 02:00:40] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, apologies Concordia, what's your next plan?
[03.03.2025 02:01:08] =IT=Concordia: I thought you were going to show me the track before I have to head out with next contract cargo?
[03.03.2025 02:01:09] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Oh, and, don't be shy, you can move freely here, La.Pala!
[03.03.2025 02:01:12] =IT=Concordia: Still an option?
[03.03.2025 02:01:15] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Sure thing, then follow me!
[03.03.2025 02:01:32] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I thought you wanted to proceed with ya mission, sorry *chuckles*
[03.03.2025 02:01:47] La.Pala[TBH]: Adios, senors. Have fun at that track
[03.03.2025 02:01:50] =IT=Concordia: Safe skies Corsair pilot!
[03.03.2025 02:01:51] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Here's the Freeport; there's a route with buoys right to the start of the race.
[03.03.2025 02:02:03] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Safe skies and take care!
[03.03.2025 02:02:18] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Apologies, I got a bit distracted by the Corsair!
[03.03.2025 02:02:28] =IT=Concordia: What an incredible base!
[03.03.2025 02:02:36] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si! And it's a Freeport!
[03.03.2025 02:02:43] Changing screen mode=full
[03.03.2025 02:03:16] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Freelancer, we've come to spectate! No need to worry!
[03.03.2025 02:03:43] =IT=Concordia: Now THIS is a course! Love the obstacles everywhere!
[03.03.2025 02:03:53] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Here's the track! It goes through a minefield and all; methinks it is the most dangerous of all tracks in Gallia & Sirius!
[03.03.2025 02:04:14] =IT=Concordia: I'd have to agree just by the description alone!
[03.03.2025 02:04:32] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed, it is one of the most popular places here! A lot of youngsters come in to race and all! But yeah, the mines don't-
[03.03.2025 02:04:37] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -spare anyone!
[03.03.2025 02:05:00] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, seems like we scared the Freelancer.
[03.03.2025 02:05:16] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Though they're still here I guess?
[03.03.2025 02:05:36] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: The track is a bit big after all, I think it's more than 4 sectors?
[03.03.2025 02:05:40] =IT=Concordia: Aw, that's alright. At least I had a quick tour.
[03.03.2025 02:05:41] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I'll check it out!
[03.03.2025 02:05:45] =IT=Concordia: Ok!
[03.03.2025 02:05:54] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, if you really want, we can race later!
[03.03.2025 02:06:13] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: And, we can race with these ships too! We won't have the 1,000 speed, but still!
[03.03.2025 02:06:38] =IT=Concordia: I mean this rig is fast, but she don't turn on a dime - but I'm willing to try and follow you around a bit *smile*
[03.03.2025 02:06:44] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: More than 600 of speed only through a thruster... 1,000 of speed in cruise... Engine Kill and stuff...!!!
[03.03.2025 02:06:58] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I'll be back in a sec then:
[03.03.2025 02:07:03] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Wait for me!
[03.03.2025 02:07:11] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: The interceptor is parked here anyway!
[03.03.2025 02:07:16] =IT=Concordia: I'll be here
[03.03.2025 02:07:44] =IT=Concordia: Hey there, Jacob.Forsythe
[03.03.2025 02:07:50] Jacob.Forsythe: Greetings
[03.03.2025 02:08:05] =IT=Concordia: Our host from the Unione Corse is planning to race too
[03.03.2025 02:08:28] =IT=Concordia: They are just getting a different fast ship, with new engines I'm told
[03.03.2025 02:09:05] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Apologies for the wait!
[03.03.2025 02:09:13] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Oh, there's the Freelancer! Salute!
[03.03.2025 02:09:14] =IT=Concordia: Boy you close that gap on sensors fast!
[03.03.2025 02:09:24] Jacob.Forsythe: Greetings
[03.03.2025 02:09:56] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Does the Furnace Thruster helps, by the way?
[03.03.2025 02:10:19] Jacob.Forsythe: Not really...
[03.03.2025 02:10:25] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Ah, damn!
[03.03.2025 02:10:28] UC/-Saint-Antoine: I'll try it out!
[03.03.2025 02:10:30] Jacob.Forsythe: It's really just for looks
[03.03.2025 02:12:29] CONSOLE: UC/-Saint-Antoine has scored a new highscore on Monte Carlo Tour leaderboard: #9 - 120.041s
[03.03.2025 02:12:40] =IT=Concordia: Incredible! Nicely done!
[03.03.2025 02:14:29] CONSOLE: UC/-Saint-Antoine has scored a new highscore on Monte Carlo Tour leaderboard: #10 - 120.089s
[03.03.2025 02:14:35] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Wew
[03.03.2025 02:14:53] =IT=Concordia: Nice job! Very fast engines indeed!
[03.03.2025 02:15:08] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Merci! Indeed!
[03.03.2025 02:15:16] Jacob.Forsythe: Yes, Nicely done
[03.03.2025 02:15:46] UC/-Saint-Antoine: I love these engines! The Commission really did a good decision by requesting racing engines from Renoir-Sounder!
[03.03.2025 02:16:18] UC/-Saint-Antoine: This race track is really hard; it's harder than the one in Dublin that's for sure!
[03.03.2025 02:17:27] =IT=Concordia: At those speeds, I can imagine! Dublin is just a test track by comparison. But it has great history...
[03.03.2025 02:17:35] UC/-Saint-Antoine: So, what was your time, Freelancer, by the way!
[03.03.2025 02:17:56] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Si, si, here, we're proud to have a damned minefield in our race track! It is pretty deadly!
[03.03.2025 02:18:22] Jacob.Forsythe: It was about 140, I hit one of the gates, and it slowed me down
[03.03.2025 02:18:25] UC/-Saint-Antoine: And of course, with the backdrop of the Mer Mediterranee... Planet Marseille, Istres!
[03.03.2025 02:18:27] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Ah, damn!
[03.03.2025 02:18:33] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Good job!
[03.03.2025 02:18:38] UC/-Saint-Antoine: One lap?
[03.03.2025 02:18:47] Jacob.Forsythe: yes
[03.03.2025 02:18:52] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Gotcha!
[03.03.2025 02:18:56] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Nice, nice!
[03.03.2025 02:19:16] =IT=Concordia: Very good - Mastering those speeds can't be easy
[03.03.2025 02:19:24] Jacob.Forsythe: I might give it another try
[03.03.2025 02:19:28] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Well, Concordia, do you want to stay here, or do you want to continue being escorted? (Just asking so that I know hehe)
[03.03.2025 02:19:36] Death: Cait.Ward was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[03.03.2025 02:20:03] UC/-Saint-Antoine: And, if I keep using this ship or no, of course. I am no professional racer, this interceptor is parked here heh.
[03.03.2025 02:20:07] =IT=Concordia: Well, I should continue onward - time is credits and all. But this has been a great experience I hope to repeat!
[03.03.2025 02:20:20] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Indeed, indeed!
[03.03.2025 02:20:35] UC/-Saint-Antoine: So, do you want me to escort ya with this ship, or back with the Gunship?
[03.03.2025 02:20:39] UC/-Saint-Antoine: And, where to?
[03.03.2025 02:20:57] =IT=Concordia: Just to nearby Avignon then out back to Taus today
[03.03.2025 02:21:14] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Alrighty, let me hop back in my Gunship then!
[03.03.2025 02:21:18] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Be right back!
[03.03.2025 02:21:19] =IT=Concordia: Whichever ship you wish to use for your duties is fine by me, I can wait
[03.03.2025 02:21:23] =IT=Concordia: Will do!
[03.03.2025 02:24:48] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Back!
[03.03.2025 02:25:02] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Apologies for the wait!
[03.03.2025 02:28:30] Jacob.Forsythe: Sure, what do I need to know?
[03.03.2025 02:28:44] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Provence is an autonomous region of the Gallic Union, that's the top #1 thing to know!
[03.03.2025 02:29:08] =IT=Concordia: Alright - I'm on to my trading! Systems operational
[03.03.2025 02:29:09] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: The laws differ, and Provence is known for its neutrality!
[03.03.2025 02:29:39] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Modular Installations costs 0 credits period, but you need to put a request first, and so on; you can find the-
[03.03.2025 02:29:55] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -laws of Provence on the NeuralNet; in the "Unione Corse" -> Government of Provence -> Legislation!
[03.03.2025 02:30:11] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, I'll continue to escort the Concordia! Thank you and have fun here in Provence!
[03.03.2025 02:30:20] =IT=Concordia: No cost for bases here? The government doesn't need the taxes?
[03.03.2025 02:30:23] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Don't hesitate to contact me or anyone!
[03.03.2025 02:30:27] Jacob.Forsythe: Alright, thanks for the information
[03.03.2025 02:30:27] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Nope!
[03.03.2025 02:30:28] =IT=Concordia: Ok, heading out!
[03.03.2025 02:30:42] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: We pride ourselves in our market!
[03.03.2025 02:31:02] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: But si, you do need to request a permission first, but it is granted!
[03.03.2025 02:31:20] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Seems like not a lot of people know about this particular clause of Provence, heh.
[03.03.2025 02:31:53] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I suppose it is better that way. The latest illegal Modular Installation blew up a few days ago anyway.
[03.03.2025 02:32:24] =IT=Concordia: Ah, all good information to know!
[03.03.2025 02:32:30] 2025-03-03 02:32:28 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
[03.03.2025 02:33:46] CONSOLE: Jacob.Forsythe has scored a new highscore on Monte Carlo Tour leaderboard: #11 - 139.585s
[03.03.2025 02:34:26] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Good job!
[03.03.2025 02:35:00] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Alright, let's get ready for the Taus!
[03.03.2025 02:35:14] =IT=Concordia: On the road again!
[03.03.2025 02:35:22] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Remember that Tau-23 is dangerous!
[03.03.2025 02:35:47] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: That's why I'll escort ya right to the exit, and all the way in Tau-23, as an exception.
[03.03.2025 02:35:53] =IT=Concordia: Believe me, I am VERY cautious around mines and asteroid fields
[03.03.2025 02:36:03] =IT=Concordia: Sounds great!
[03.03.2025 02:36:13] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, I was talking about Pirates and House govt.s
[03.03.2025 02:36:23] =IT=Concordia: Those too!
[03.03.2025 02:37:07] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: As you may not know, the Kingdom of Bretonia violates the Treaty of Leviathan, which put an end to the-
[03.03.2025 02:37:13] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -war between Gallia and Sirius.
[03.03.2025 02:37:46] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: They also decided that, Gallic civilians should be discriminated against, for example.
[03.03.2025 02:37:54] =IT=Concordia: So these embargos in place, are not really, fair?
[03.03.2025 02:38:07] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: It is not "fair"; it is illegal.
[03.03.2025 02:38:28] =IT=Concordia: Amazing what House Govs get away with at times
[03.03.2025 02:38:52] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: They are violating the very treaty which put a stop to the war. They forgot that the Union is not in any active war.
[03.03.2025 02:39:03] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Their "laws" are ridiculous too.
[03.03.2025 02:39:22] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Since their laws also are illegal on the Treaty-side
[03.03.2025 02:40:09] =IT=Concordia: Well I appreciate your help during these routes! And the raceway experience!
[03.03.2025 02:40:23] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Of course, no problem!
[03.03.2025 02:40:49] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: The 1st Border Flotilla, Provence is in the process of helping the Gallic Union in securing the Tau-23 border as well-
[03.03.2025 02:41:04] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -as helping securing the supply of our luxury liner in Tau-44, the Argenton.
[03.03.2025 02:41:25] =IT=Concordia: Ah your organization has a Tau-44 presence too?
[03.03.2025 02:41:58] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: It's been very long since we had a luxury liner in Tau-44, we have very cordial relations with the Crayter Republic!
[03.03.2025 02:42:24] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: It is near Sulawesi Citadel; near Halmhara, or whatever it's written, *chuckles*
[03.03.2025 02:42:46] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: But since it is in the Taus, and since Bretonia is hellbent on violating all the laws in existence;
[03.03.2025 02:42:56] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -the supply and link with the liner is done via our military.
[03.03.2025 02:43:07] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Instead of the Merchant Navy.
[03.03.2025 02:43:18] =IT=Concordia: Sounds like alot of challenges
[03.03.2025 02:43:37] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed... Hey, if you didn't know who we were; would you even think about halting?
[03.03.2025 02:43:53] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: This happens like, 80% of the time; people either ignore you, or think they're under attack.
[03.03.2025 02:44:19] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: That's why I have to indicate the "1st Border Flotilla" and "don't worry it's a routine scan", and so on...
[03.03.2025 02:44:23] =IT=Concordia: There are alot of timid traders out there!
[03.03.2025 02:44:52] =IT=Concordia: Luckily there's alot who are looking for contacts - business thrives on new potential clients!
[03.03.2025 02:44:53] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: And, a group of Unione Corse pilots were asked to leave New London whilst on a visit.
[03.03.2025 02:45:15] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Of course; well, the Commission received your message, and we plan on building a shipping facility to help with our new
[03.03.2025 02:45:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": industry- high-end tech., since our mine fields are all empty...
[03.03.2025 02:45:51] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: So we'll try to import minerals; produce high-tech stuff; and export them!
[03.03.2025 02:46:13] =IT=Concordia: Hey, we're in favor of helping out with trade and base support as such like that!
[03.03.2025 02:46:19] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Awesome!
[03.03.2025 02:47:01] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Right now we have one partner for this
[03.03.2025 02:47:34] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: But we've decided to keep them for upgrading our Modular Installation; we'll give ya the task to help us with this future-
[03.03.2025 02:47:37] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -shipping facility!
[03.03.2025 02:48:26] =IT=Concordia: Excellent - the boss will love to hear that kinda talk!
[03.03.2025 02:48:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Tau-44 is also a very beautiful place by the way!
[03.03.2025 02:48:33] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed!
[03.03.2025 02:49:51] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I sure hope there will be no problem for us here...
[03.03.2025 02:50:07] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: This system too is infested by pirates and Outcasts and the like...
[03.03.2025 02:51:17] =IT=Concordia: There's your Outcasts!
[03.03.2025 02:51:41] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Missiles make a quick work of these. But these are only house flies.
[03.03.2025 02:52:06] Rules Tip: A single player running two or more instances of Freelancer is against server rules and is regarded as cheating.
[03.03.2025 02:52:46] =IT=Concordia: I'm sure you've had too much experience with such criminals!
[03.03.2025 02:52:58] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Kusari... I'll swing by the track after that.
[03.03.2025 02:53:09] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Oh indeed. We have a lot of partnerships against these scum!
[03.03.2025 02:53:45] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Thankfully, Provence is well-defended, and the legislation has a clause where if a state of emergency is declared;
[03.03.2025 02:54:05] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": weapon platforms are legal to be deployed - they're not since it is a demilitarized system.
[03.03.2025 02:54:25] =IT=Concordia: I'm quite impressed that Provence has a contigency for most situations!
[03.03.2025 02:54:35] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ships above gunboat-class are not authorized except if there's a state of emergency or direct exception!
[03.03.2025 02:54:44] =IT=Concordia: Better to be prepared
[03.03.2025 02:54:51] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed, that is one good thing from the paranoia of the Commission!
[03.03.2025 02:56:24] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Otherwise; life is relatively peaceful in Provence, that's why it is our military that is in charge of hunting pirates etc
[03.03.2025 02:56:35] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: In Sirius and outside of Provence.
[03.03.2025 02:56:52] =IT=Concordia: So tell me - what's your kill count - you guys must track these things!
[03.03.2025 02:57:22] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Uh, we don't have direct kill counts, but I am relatively new compared to a lot of people in the Unione Corse.
[03.03.2025 02:57:46] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: We have decorations for that, I remember there was a large battle in Zurich against Nomads, thus there's a clasp for it.
[03.03.2025 02:57:52] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I don't have any but still.
[03.03.2025 02:58:04] =IT=Concordia: Ah, I thought all combat pilots did comparisons - but that's a big assumption.
[03.03.2025 02:58:17] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: You know how it is; and you remember what the Corsair said - border & customs are boring, *chuckles*
[03.03.2025 02:58:44] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, I'm not from the SOFP (military), I'm just in the border & customs branch
[03.03.2025 02:59:04] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: So, we're not combat-heavy!
[03.03.2025 02:59:04] =IT=Concordia: Indeed - not necessarily the exciting activities I suppose, but a needed role
[03.03.2025 02:59:22] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed. Well, if that Corsair was anyone else...
[03.03.2025 02:59:45] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Let's just say it would've been scraped by GMS. *chuckles*
[03.03.2025 03:00:03] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: We sometimes need to close our eyes on the behavior of our friends, since many end up backstabbing us.
[03.03.2025 03:00:20] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: On top of my head; the Technocracy, really just a bunch of fascists.
[03.03.2025 03:00:32] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Oh hey, the racer's here!
[03.03.2025 03:00:47] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I think he's racing at the Hogosha race track!
[03.03.2025 03:00:53] =IT=Concordia: I've got to drop quickly at Deshima if you'd like to check out the track
[03.03.2025 03:01:06] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I escort ya! You're the boss (temporarily!)
[03.03.2025 03:01:13] 2025-03-03 03:01:12 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
[03.03.2025 03:02:07] =IT=Concordia: Let's check out that track
[03.03.2025 03:02:30] /1
[03.03.2025 03:02:30] =IT=Concordia: Hey there, Jacob.Forsythe
[03.03.2025 03:02:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Aye; I wonder what our "Kusarian equivalents" have as a race track - salute again!
[03.03.2025 03:02:42] =IT=Concordia: Good luck! Looking great!
[03.03.2025 03:03:08] Jacob.Forsythe: Thanks
[03.03.2025 03:03:10] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si! It does look pretty with the Crow Nebula and the colors of the space!
[03.03.2025 03:03:47] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: This one is also pretty hard I assume, it coils and stuff, fascinating!
[03.03.2025 03:04:07] Jacob.Forsythe: Yes, It's very challenging
[03.03.2025 03:04:10] =IT=Concordia: There's alot of twisting there!
[03.03.2025 03:05:01] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ready to proceed when you are!
[03.03.2025 03:05:17] =IT=Concordia: Yes, this cargo needs to get to Liberty now
[03.03.2025 03:05:34] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Have fun, Freelancer! Take care and win these races!
[03.03.2025 03:05:39] =IT=Concordia: Happy racing!
[03.03.2025 03:05:58] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, Liberty, at least it isn't as fascistic as Bretonia or Kusari.
[03.03.2025 03:07:01] =IT=Concordia: On to another wild west area - although I've been lucky
[03.03.2025 03:07:32] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Salute, Freelancer!
[03.03.2025 03:07:34] =IT=Concordia: Hey there, Phezuzu|OSC_Felidae
[03.03.2025 03:08:09] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: There's a lot of Modular Installations here, huh. A lot more than how I remember it, though it's been a while, heh.
[03.03.2025 03:08:29] =IT=Concordia: It's been a booming spot in the sector - Platinum always in demand!
[03.03.2025 03:08:40] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Platinum eh?
[03.03.2025 03:10:20] =IT=Concordia: You can see our group travels all over - all the time! Where ever the trade takes us!
[03.03.2025 03:10:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Hehehe, that's awesome!
[03.03.2025 03:10:41] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I suppose you must be very busy in general!
[03.03.2025 03:11:18] =IT=Concordia: Yes, that's true. Well, here's my endpoint. I appreciate the escort! Did you want some compensation for your troubles today?
[03.03.2025 03:11:29] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Awesome! Made it in one piece!
[03.03.2025 03:11:41] =IT=Concordia: Some upkeep credits for that racing ship?
[03.03.2025 03:11:43] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, I wouldn't say no to a few credits, for sure, but if you can of course!
[03.03.2025 03:11:53] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: It would be very kind of you!
[03.03.2025 03:11:56] [2025-03-03] 03:11:54 You have sent 250.000 credits to UC/-UCS-"Bastia".
[03.03.2025 03:12:01] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Not a lot of course! Are you sure?
[03.03.2025 03:12:11] =IT=Concordia: It's been nice to have some protection!
[03.03.2025 03:12:20] =IT=Concordia: We do well in our trades
[03.03.2025 03:12:21] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Always present to protect our friends!
[03.03.2025 03:12:38] =IT=Concordia: Alright, farewell, and safe skies!
[03.03.2025 03:12:45] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, I'll leave ya to your work!
[03.03.2025 03:12:51] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Merci!
[03.03.2025 03:12:54] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Take care!
[03.03.2025 03:12:56] 2025-03-03 03:12:54 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
With the OS&C routes between Manhattan, Curacao, and New Tokyo going so well, it only made sense to obtain another ship to maximize our performance and show OS&C we are putting in the true effort for their customers.
A Regent class luxury yacht was purchased - managed to find one in decent shape from the local dealers on Manhattan - it didn't take much for our crews to whip it up into fit-for-duty shape.
The passenger routes have been fairly routine - I can't say we've had any difficulties in terms of hostiles or ship troubles during these last few weeks. I'm sure that has helped our ratings with customers, as I haven't had to respond to as many negative feedback incidents lately.
As for the rest of operations, Dawn and Thomas have been doing great taking care of contracts while Jeff has been busy setting up the new Hudson venture - getting our trading and transfer station established to build a better presence towards Rheinland and Gallia via Alsace Passage.
There have been quite a few communications flowing - business is looking up, new contacts and contracts getting established - if we were publicly traded, I'd like to think our stock price would be through the roof!
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