Mesage To: All TAZ affiliates.
COMM ID: Cid, of the Wanchu.Pinchu
Greetings and happy days.I have recieveed multiple messages about the demise of this Guein-fellow. However, I advise the proper Zoner thing to do is simply destroy this vessel eiher way, if nothing else than a warning to it and it's crew. We Zoners depend on our reputation. I know I'm a drunk, but I pay my tickets. Those Zoner wannabes make all of us look bad. Drunk I may be. I've done more shots than most do in a month in this night. No complaint. Keep our name right and out of the crap. I had a decnt contract till recently to Pueblo, for some much needed Berillium, now I have to boycot my new customer. It's a bummer, but as a group we stand strong. Divided we fall.
Message To: Cid on the Wanchu. Pinchu and the rest 'o Yez!
Comm ID: Mad John [TAZ]Law_of_Fives
Cid... Couldn't agree more with your wise drunken words....You always did see more clearly after a decent slug or too many. I'm with you on this, we gotta stand together.
Message to: FnordNet - All TAZ
Comm ID: Mal, Shasta
Kallisti, mates,
Well, I may not get out much, but events came to Baffin recently.. couldn't resist the urge to show off a bit.
First, we had comms from a dapper little holo-gent who purported to be the Harvesters' "Voice'. It seems the Harvesters don't like the taste of TAZ meat any longer, and don't consider us in the "lubricant" category anymore. After a nice chat, the usual conditions, etc., I have agreed to a state of Neutrality between the TAZ and the Harvesters. Wave as you go by. Be polite, and pretend they're almost as smart as a Fnordette; and we'll be fine.
Next, I was delighted to meet our new neighbors from Freeport 6, the Traders' Guild. I invited their GM, Amon Cire and a few of his Guildsmen for a guided tour of Baffin, Shasta, and the Goddess Geode. A good time was had by all. We even chortled a bit when Lohingren, the leader of RoS, made a wrong turn and entered Baffin by mistake during the tour. Those wacky Reapers!
With all this fun news, there's still no word from ..ahem.. Liberty on our current status with 'em; so, continue to give all of Liberty a wide berth, folks. Maybe they'll actually learn to use a Comms panel some day.
And finally, join me in welcoming our newest Acolyte, Mondsey. You should see his vessel, the [TAZ]Mechanicus around and about in the near future. He's a shiney one! Reminds me of that little poet laureate XII a bit. Welcome aboard, Mondsey.
All for now. I only have 5,023 crystals left to polish in the Geode. Bring rags!
Message to: Mal a Bafflin'
Comm ID: [TAZ]Flagheap, F-23 Shamus Cmdg.
*Oi, El Queso Grande! (As our 'Sair neighbors would say..).
*Arrived in Theta with naught but a few scratches, Boss. First day in orbit above FP9 was quiet.
*I did have a short palaver with a couple o' those new [Zoners] lads. They seem nice enough, but I don't think they're quite ready to take over any peacekeepin' duties here in Theta. Why, the two I spoke with were still havin' transponder problems.
*They were askin' if I knew who had the keys to Lavidia and FP XV.. I just gave em a digital shrug, Boss.
*It's actually a bit lonely over here. Give ol' Shamus a shout now 'n then, me fellow TAZers.
Message From: Wanchu.Pinchu
COMM ID: Cid
RE: LN in Omega 49
Well today I got a very hazy hail from the BAF fellas back Bretonia side o' the hole. Well it seems they caught wind of a group of Bounty boys and a couple Liberty fella's sneakin around, well being my nosy self I poked my nose out. Heres what I find.
LN Rick.Gunner was in orbit around Canaria, and seemed to think that we are open to their poking. Gafwmn, another incarnation of this name maybe, as just launching. Both sport the Lib ID's they love and hold dear in the shower. I asked what they wanted and had the LN fella get in touch with the BAF, for giggles to get permission to get gear and transport it trhu the Bretonian space, and all. You see Mal, I CAN keep the peace. Even with a buzz. *Snort*
So they get their stuff, I have em escorted back to Liberty by some DW boys that were with them, and that killed two birds with one stone. Bountys and LN out of 49. Well then I run into these Junker boys, one of em, Somni I've even flown with a few times. He sent me a crate of his favorite brew, bloody thick and sweet if ya ask me. I'll drink it tho, when I run outta real booze.
Oh, and the Gafwymn made a 5 mil deposit to Eris for the incursion, and LN-Rick.Gunner a 1 million donation as well.
I know I'm getting sober, I efergot we were havin Liberty Issues, well, they chattered up right quick to me today, so maybe we'll get a responce soon. I'll be lookin for our status for them buggers now and update my computer proper like. Also, as we are allied to Order, aren't we darn near hostile to the Bounty boys? Just need to clear that up once and fer all.
Oi! And here I thought I'd collected some nice love offerrin's fer Eris. Ol' Cid done bested me down at Canaria.
I was plowin' a 10 kilometer-wide wake through Bafflin' yesterday, lads, and chanced upon two cabbages. The word must be gettin' out about our upcomin' Agape Ludens Festival, cause they were right anxious to get on Goddess' good side. A Hacker by the handle o' johns_Raider donated 2 tons' o Flax; and shortly after, an Outcast named Storm_Shadow also offerred up 2 Mil to the Church.
Y'know lads, let those Jupiter Guild fellas run the Harvest Festival this year. I think we'll have a right fine party here in Baffin as well, and won't have t' deal with them bleedin' Dung sculptures!
Message to: All Temporary Autonomous Zones
Comm ID: Episky Mal
Subject: Bafflin' Open House
Yes, ya tossers, attendance will be required. How can we have a Pineal Show 'n Shine if you don't bring your Pineals, eh?
As noted, we'll open the doors at 2200 SMT ((GMT)) on the 31st, good ol' All Hallow's Eve. Each of you should plan on taking a shift or two over the weekend, or until th last cabbage is boiled.
Now, as to door prizes and party favors: Our craftsmen on Shasta have been working round the clock producing our newest sacred "tool", the Pineal Amulet. However, it takes a long time to find just the right frequency crystals from inside the Geode, and to mount them properly for the best effect. I doubt we'll have enough Amulets to market for a few months yet. ((4.85)). The Amulet is of course mounted on a chain or circlet, and worn directly over the "Ajna". Shiney Pineal guaranteed, or your Flax back!
Therefore, I'd like all of you to insure there'll be an ample supply of Kallisti Gold and Principia Discordias for all our guests. I would suggest Roppongi as an excellent source for both. I've directed Sophie Noir to be available in Bafflin' to store these goodies until the Open House. You'll be reimbursed from the Treasury for expenses, time, and mileage.
Right then, have I forgotten anything? Oh yes, please RSVP here with the "shifts" you can work the doors.
Donations made to the Church of Eris Esoteric ("Fithings") should be carefullly noted, and will be posted on the same open Comms used to announce the event. Our guests should be recognized for their generosity, (and their use of our system for their various trading endeavours..)
Contact me on the Pineal Spa channel if you have any questions, eh?
Message to: Mal and all attending the Jamboree
Comm ID: Pope Mad John Rackham
Subject: Bafflin' Open House
Righto! I'll be there to help bounce the doors for the opening ceremony and the first session of glad handing, no doubt [TAZ]Law_of_Fives and the [TAZ]Zen_Clipper will turn up at some point in the celebrations.
I'll shop around for some party gifts in the mean time.
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