> QUASI-LAWFUL BOUNTIES - GMG - GAS MINER NAHA

[Gas Miners Guild]

The GMG Bounty Officer, Sen Ishiguro, greeted Ms Carson with an enthusiastic hand shake. Other staff members started clapping for the hero of the evening.

"Well done, Ms Carson! The executive board instructed me to pay you a bonus for the rescue of our pilots! In addition, you and your crew members are invited to enjoy first-class dining and five-star lodging for the night, courtesy of the executive board!"

After the pleasantries, Ishiguro transferred the payment via neural net to Esther Carson.

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[Zapp]

Opening Transmission
Comm ID: ********27
Name: Esther Carson
Location: Planet Pecos
Target: GMG

I had heard rumors of a GMG Kaichou working as a mercenary for a group headed up by some deranged fellow known as the Joker. The ship in question is the Inferno-Drone. I have some proof here of both its ID, armament, and associations. Do with it what you will.



Closing Transmission

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[DeathsOverture]

-Incoming transmission-

Com ID: Nozaki Ichimoto
Location: Gas Miner Ogashawa, Sigma-19
Transmitted to: Esther Carson


Konbanwa,

Arigato for this information. I've just placed a five million credit bounty for the complete destruction of the technology. Show no mercy, Ms Carson.

Ichimoto Nozaki
Guild Master

-End of transmission-

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[Gas Miners Guild]

-Incoming transmission-

This board now includes bounties on stolen GMG technology. Gambatte, hunters.

The Board of Executives

-End of transmission-

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[Thexare]

Incoming transmission...
Sender: Calvin Sorlyn
To: Gas Miners Guild
Subject: Status Update

Well, if you hadn't guessed, DXI is basically finished. The boss is, far as I know, still out on Freeport 10 recovering from... let's not get into that. I'm not much of a leader, and the next most qualified person also left.

So, I left my old Karasu on Naha and bought a used Wasupu. Feels like it's had a few aftermarket upgrades, but I'm pretty sure you don't care about that.

Here's what you do (probably) care about: I'm back to patrolling the Sigmas. Here's my IFF data, and here's my ID. Figured I'd get that out of the way now so I don't forget later.

End of transmission.

[Zapp]

Opening Transmission
Comm ID: ********27
Name: Esther Carson
Location: Gas Miner Naha
Target: GMG

This is just a status report, to let you know we're not completely slacking. I'm gonna yell at the boys to start moving away from Bretonia and into the Sigmas, at least for the time being. Seems there's a gang operating out here called the "Black Sails". Whenever I've engaged them, more always pop up out of the woodwork. I'm slightly afraid that we're outgunned on this one, but no matter. It'll work itself out, and we'll be sure to deal them a bloody nose.

I dueled who I think is their leader earlier today. He got away, but to let you know exactly how hard I'm working...



Long story short, Hammerhead versus Gladiator, Hammerhead loses one nanobot and Gladiator runs with about 5% hull. Not expecting pay for that one, but still. Letting you know that work's getting done.

Of course, Grimly had three pals sitting around. When I get back, though... well. The NovaPG were eating into them. Something fierce. Dunno who won, I wisely stayed out of it. One rule for space combat as a Hunter: when you come across two unlawful groups duking it out, you leave them alone. The Dragons were very cool towards me, as in they wanted me gone but didn't come to blows over it. I'd like to know how I'm to treat Dragons found in the Sigmas, as apparently it's real close to their stomping grounds.

Also to report is a Rheinland Cruiser that the Dragons kicked the snot out of... twice. RNC-LibertyHunter (if you look at the sensor pane from the first guncam image, you can see him). Guy didn't know jack about the treaty keeping Rheinland warships out. From what I gather, the Dragons pushed him to ground... Helgoland probably. Then he came back and they blew off all his turrets. Might wanna talk to the Rheinlanders about that one.

That about sums it all up. Carson out.

Closing Transmission

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[Gas Miners Guild]

Konnichiwa Ms Carson.

It has indeed been too long since you have graced our skies. The Guild thanks you for your continued efforts. We shall address the two concerns you have raised thusly:

1) The Blood Dragons are a dangerous group of pirates, moreso because they operate from within Kusari. If you come across any of these ships actively pirating on our tradelanes you may give one warning before opening fire. In other cases, due to their longstanding hatred of certain Hispanic pirates, they are to be avoided.

2) The Gas Miners Guild has recently signed the historic Sigma Trade Pact. This allows an overlapping patrol zone between the GMG and Rheinland Military. Cruiser-class ships on patrol in lower Sigma-13 is something of a concern however.

Should you encounter Rheinland ships further north then Helgoland Station or Yanagi, or any capital-class ships operating in a less than professional manner, please forward any imagery you have to us. Otherwise co-operate with the RM as you would any other lawful entity.

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[Zapp]

Opening Transmission
Comm ID: ********27
Name: Esther Carson
Location: Gas Miner Naha
Target: GMG

Got a target in Sigma 19, by the jump hole to Omicron Beta. Corsair Titan. Lost a ship; he had quite a few explosives. Accidents happen. Of course, his death was no accident.

ID Shot:


Engagement Notice:


Death Confirmation:


Payment to Wayward.Wolf.

Closing Transmission

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[Gas Miners Guild]

-Incoming transmission-
Target ID: Esther Carson

Domo Arigato, Miss Carson. Here is your reward.



We look forward to doing business with you in the future.

-End of transmission-

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[Zapp]

Opening Transmission
Comm ID: ********27
Name: Esther Carson
Location: Gas Miner Naha
Target: GMG

Unexpectedly picked up a Hogosha smuggler in Sigma 17 in my lone Hammerhead. It was a slow process of attrition, but I eventually nailed him in Sigma 13.

Scans:


Engagement Notice:


Kill Confirmation:


Closing Transmission

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