Your statement of, "If attacked by Yanagi, Yanagi will aid you," translates to if attacked near Yanagi, Yanagi will aid you, yes? For, to the less enlightened, it can be seen in a different light.
' Wrote:However, if you fly elsewhere in Sirius to conduct your own operations, we cannot always intervene. If attacked by Yanagi, Yanagi will aid you.
Your statement of, "If attacked by Yanagi, Yanagi will aid you," translates to if attacked near Yanagi, Yanagi will aid you, yes? For, to the less enlightened, it can be seen in a different light.
My regards,
OsoRojo
Yes--your statement is the correct one--a stray ion burst no doubt garbled the transmission...and it does apply at Bornholm (and all Junker bases) as well. I also offer as a reminder that we are making some arrangements regarding the bounty hunter problem as well.
*Incoming Transmission*
Comm. ID - Col. Diablo - Commander, SOB
Target ID - Junkers Congress
Transmission Begins
Congressmen,
As you are aware from our previous talks & agreements made through the Council of the Dons, I have deployed a small task force to Yanagi Station.
In the past few weeks it has effectively repelled a few of the Bounty Hunting scum from attacking or even approaching the station, keeping it secure for all smugglers & Junkers alike. ( Even those Corsair scum we despise, but allow to enter). Recently, other events have unfolded to force me to move some of my fleet around to cover other theaters of operations. I still have a formidable group posted at Yanagi, yet it is smaller & will eventually be less effective. Thus I will be sending requests to a few allies for support in efforts to keep Yanagi free of Bounty Hunter interference.
I do however have a coupe questions that I need cleared up do to some uncertainty of Junkers wishes & policies.
1: How far of a buffer zone should the no fire agreement be limited to?
We was told 8k by one Junker, 5 k from another & 10k from yet another. A set distance agreed by all would be most helpful.
2: We are assuming we are weapons free at any distance from Yanagi to repel Bounty Hunters & other lawful ships such as the GMG. Is this a correct assumption?
3: Would the allied ships we may be asking to assist have permission to dock, refuel /arm & rest at Yanagi station when needed?
4: Would you like to have detailed reports of our activities posted to you concerning Yanagi & if so, where would you like them sent?
There also seems to be concerns about our pirating operations in the Sigma 13 area. Rest assured, All SOB ships have been instructed to limit pirating to a distance of 5 to 8k away from Yanagi & not to pirate any Junker identified ship. But the Congress should be aware that our pirating is funding our fleet that is present to protect your station.
If any other concerns should arise, Please send me a message or transmit your concerns to the Council of the Dons.
' Wrote:*Incoming Transmission*
Comm. ID - Col. Diablo - Commander, SOB
Target ID - Junkers Congress
Transmission Begins
Congressmen,
As you are aware from our previous talks & agreements made through the Council of the Dons, I have deployed a small task force to Yanagi Station.
In the past few weeks it has effectively repelled a few of the Bounty Hunting scum from attacking or even approaching the station, keeping it secure for all smugglers & Junkers alike. ( Even those Corsair scum we despise, but allow to enter). Recently, other events have unfolded to force me to move some of my fleet around to cover other theaters of operations. I still have a formidable group posted at Yanagi, yet it is smaller & will eventually be less effective. Thus I will be sending requests to a few allies for support in efforts to keep Yanagi free of Bounty Hunter interference.
I do however have a coupe questions that I need cleared up do to some uncertainty of Junkers wishes & policies.
1: How far of a buffer zone should the no fire agreement be limited to?
We was told 8k by one Junker, 5 k from another & 10k from yet another. A set distance agreed by all would be most helpful.
2: We are assuming we are weapons free at any distance from Yanagi to repel Bounty Hunters & other lawful ships such as the GMG. Is this a correct assumption?
3: Would the allied ships we may be asking to assist have permission to dock, refuel /arm & rest at Yanagi station when needed?
4: Would you like to have detailed reports of our activities posted to you concerning Yanagi & if so, where would you like them sent?
There also seems to be concerns about our pirating operations in the Sigma 13 area. Rest assured, All SOB ships have been instructed to limit pirating to a distance of 5 to 8k away from Yanagi & not to pirate any Junker identified ship. But the Congress should be aware that our pirating is funding our fleet that is present to protect your station.
If any other concerns should arise, Please send me a message or transmit your concerns to the Council of the Dons.
Comm ID: Hannibal Bishop, Captain of Junker Guard Gunboat Caveat Emptor
Greetings Outcast;
Not to worry about diminishing your fleet. I have personally stepped up efforts to protect the station and surrounding areas. My craft, while relatively compact, is capable of driving off or destroying larger vessels up to but excluding battleships. Solitary capital-class craft without escort are particularly vulnerable.
I will answer your questions as best I can. Keep in mind that my answers are not Tinkerbell's final word on the subject; but they are educated opinions on the matter from a seasoned veteran of the Junker Guard.
On to your questions:
1) The no-fire buffer zone is 5k.
2) While strictly adhering to the no-fire zone is appreciated, if you are fired upon by vessels in the envelope, we understand craft acting in self-defense.
But act in self-defense only: engaging Hunters who simply sit in the perimeter are not to be engaged if the situation has not escalated. And keep in mind that your weapons fire places Junkers in danger as well -- be extremely cautious about taking this course of action.
And please exercise further discretion with the GMG, in regards to their actions immediately surrounding and/or directly involving Yanagi. While factions that have been strictly declared outlaw are shoot-on-sight to them and vice-versa, we Junkers maintain a tenuous neutrality. Keep in mind that most Junkers are indeed legitimate salvage workers, and we do maintain an enterprise which is legal in three Houses.
A GMG pilot in our space is indeed suspect, but they should be questioned rather than fired upon -- Yanagi is a legitimate trade hub and place of business. Questioning should be the first action you take as a general rule. It is instrumental in preventing conflict escalation and thus collateral damage.
3) It's commonly said that we Junkers only keep four rules when it comes to use of our facilities.
- Pay for what you take.
- Don't crap where you eat.
- Don't tell us our math is bad. Ha.
4) Evidence of incidents directly involving Yanagi should be sent to Tinkerbell and myself. I only involve myself because I maintain a log of such incidents, and directly intervene where possible.
We do not need to be informed of incidents that transpire outside Yanagi's sphere of contact. Any business you take part in that does not directly involve us is your business and not ours. We don't ask questions regarding your movements, in exchange for you not questioning ours. Just follow our basic rules, and exercise discretion in your actions where you act in our stead.
I hope your questions have been answered. If further clarification is needed, or you have further questions, feel free to ask.
Thank you for your continued support.
Cpt. H. Bishop
- The Caveat Emptor
(//EDITED 10/20/08 - Tinkerbell has posted clarifications.)
Due to my business needs, within Sigma-13, I feel it is just to provide your association with a brief of the S-13 situation. At present, my house has several vessels stationed on Yanagi to provide cover for the flow of the Orange. It has been a successful endeavor and you, and I, are benefiting highly. Overall, my forces, and those associated with my endeavor have repulsed several invasions by Bounty Hunters, Harvesters, and, just today, the Colonial Remnant. Needless to say, all will think twice before mounting another trip to Sigma-13.
*sigh* As is their nature, and not unexpected, the Bounty Hunters fall to the occasion of disregarding "no-fire" zone. It is tradition now. However, what is truly precedent setting is their new ally a Corsair! Aye, a flesheater has sided with those filthy Bounty Hunters and assisted in flaunting your vaunted "no-fire" zone. Once again you have a flesheater using your safe harbor to attack those of honor. Your position on this Grimly [ZweiHander] is awaited with bated breath.*spits*
My regards,
OsoRojo
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P.S. Many were in attendance if you desire to hold investigation I can provide list.
****begin transmission****
Com ID: Jack Crow, Yanagi station
Thank you for this report along with the evidence. Our position on Yanagi is the same for everyone. 5k around Yanagi is a no fire zone. All who are willing to respect this are welcome to avail themselves of Yanagi's hospitality. Those who do not respect this are subject to expulsion......by force if necessary. Rest assured, the Congress is aware of this and we will keep Yanagi peaceful.
Once again, I would like to express the appreciation of the Junker Congress to those who continue to respect the neutrality of Yanagi and have helped to keep the peace.
In the event our no fire zone (which we have decided to enforce as 5k though our agreement with the Don's allowed more) is violated, Junkers at Yanagi will treat the vessel as an unwanted hostile. At such time we may declare it is free to be engaged--as it is a matter of base defense at this point. Outside of the 5k zone we take no action regarding the behavior of others unless it is injurious action against Junkers.
One problem we have been having is pilots who by the skin of their teeth are following the minimal letter of the law but are coming close to violating it. We understand not every visiting pilot will be familiar with our practices at Yanagi and will make allowance on occasion so long as the problem is quickly corrected. Here is the problem we are having currently though and by some "house guests"...
Pilots basing fairly consistently at Yanagi literally camp their ships atop it--loitering in its space and using these loiter points to stage fast raids on shipping for piracy and attacks on enemies.
This is giving Yanagi the image that it is partisan in its dealing with factionalized traffic and this is not the case. The reason for the accord with the esteemed Dons was so that we could address such matters directly to offending pilots with no concern that it would be twisted into an "act of aggression" by factions those pilots represent.
Yet once again, we are dealing with friendlies who bend rules or abuse them and then intimate that if we do not back down, they might become aggressors again.
This behavior is a violation of the accord with the Dons and blatant disrespect to us and their orders. In future, if a Junker Congressmen asks a ship to dock or move 5k away or to cease an activity, we do not want to hear threats issued at them by faction members with whom we have an equitable relationship and clear agreement. I am not asking pilots to surrender their pride but they may have to swallow it if they want to operate regularly from Yanagi.
Reinforcements are being assigned to Yanagi as I speak. A seven ship fighter-bomber wing and two cruisers and a battleship will be maintained there by the Congress beginning within the week.
We prefer diplomacy but we insist on order. 5K about Yanagi is JUNKER territory. That is the accord we have.
Report pilots violating our base rules to us and we will pursue them. One was destroyed last night for this very thing.
Junkers, I tell you, I am livid, I am so close to ordering all of your ships attacked on sight. This is a gross violation of any type of trust that has been built between our peoples. One of your pilots, a Berry Jansen not only sat in front of Crete with Cardimine in his hold, but when instructed to drop the offending cargo for destruction, he told me to, and I quote, "Get your own, Fool." and docked on Crete... WITH CARDIMINE! He then proceed to insult the Corsairs on the scenes with insults such as Barbarian and such.
Junkers, we know you consort with the Outcasts, Hessians and GC. We over look this...poor choice in associates because it serves both of out ends, but do not mistake our relations. We will not stand for this type of insult. Do not push us, because we will push back hard. Do not think the Junkers network, can't be replaced. I am sure the Hogosha and Farmers in Kusari would be glad to up their shipments of Food and Artifacts, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Rogues showed some interest in taking over your role in the Artifact trade.
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