COMM ID: Maria Lacroix
TARGET ID: Collective Message Dump
SUBJECT: A weird encounter in Tau-29
ENCRYPTION: Medium
I'd like to share a rather interesting conversation I had with an Outcast, IRMM~"Blackfox" near Freeport 6, when I decided to check what the Freeport had to offer in terms of equipment.
It seems we might have a common enemy, Enclave and Confederate forces alike have conducted hostilities towards the Maltese, according to the Outcast I had spoken with, anyway. The idea came up of using cardamine as a...biological weapon against key targets, the idea is really unorthodox, but I believe it is worth taking into consideration at least, I believe, in very specific circumstances, we could make use of such weapons.
I included the whole recording of the conversation for reference.
However I'd like to ask if the Collective as a whole agrees, I'd like to search for possible organizations we could trade with, perhaps we could obtain some interesting pieces of equipment from groups that share our views.
[12.01.2020 14:05:15] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oh, another one perhaps ?
[12.01.2020 14:05:32] IRMM~"Blackfox": Another? Have you perhaps met some of our already?
[12.01.2020 14:05:38] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Good day, Blackfox, I so happened to see another so called outcast just now
[12.01.2020 14:05:46] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Hauling quite the load of cardamine.
[12.01.2020 14:06:04] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I believe he is heading to the Tau-31 Jump Hole.
[12.01.2020 14:06:08] IRMM~"Blackfox": Did you let him go?
[12.01.2020 14:06:13] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Of course.
[12.01.2020 14:06:20] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I mean, look at my ship.
[12.01.2020 14:06:25] IRMM~"Blackfox": Good *Sniff*. I was actually escorting him for a while.
[12.01.2020 14:06:26] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: This isn't for fighting.
[12.01.2020 14:06:48] IRMM~"Blackfox": Gallic, I've seen transports robbing transports.
[12.01.2020 14:06:58] IRMM~"Blackfox": Sirius is full of suprises.
[12.01.2020 14:07:02] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Have you seen Light Fighters robbing transports ?
[12.01.2020 14:07:22] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Because I yet have to see one.
[12.01.2020 14:07:31] IRMM~"Blackfox": Good question, a skilled pilot might be able to do so. Given time, and no stations or support around.
[12.01.2020 14:07:39] Death: Raider.Epsilon-5 was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[12.01.2020 14:07:54] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I can assure you, I'm not a fan of violence.
[12.01.2020 14:08:09] IRMM~"Blackfox": Which raises another question, a Maquis LF this far from Gallia? Don't you risk a bit too much?
[12.01.2020 14:08:10] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Otherwise I'd be using a more...heavier ship, yes ?
[12.01.2020 14:08:47] Death: SkillShark was put out of action by [RMK]ObLt.Lina-S.Lowe (Gun).
[12.01.2020 14:08:47] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Please tell your friends to stop shooting me
[12.01.2020 14:08:50] IRMM~"Blackfox": Seems like our younglings can't behave.
[12.01.2020 14:09:02] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I really don't want to deal with them.
[12.01.2020 14:09:11] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: But they are forcing me to do so if they keep up.
[12.01.2020 14:09:22] IRMM~"Blackfox": Teach them.
[12.01.2020 14:09:28] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Very well.
[12.01.2020 14:09:42] IRMM~"Blackfox": They will learn only through fire, as everyone.
[12.01.2020 14:10:06] IRMM~"Blackfox": Ah!
[12.01.2020 14:10:09] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Ouch ?
[12.01.2020 14:10:14] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I'll consider that an accident.
[12.01.2020 14:10:16] IRMM~"Blackfox": That wasn't certainly intended.
[12.01.2020 14:10:25] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Now where was I...ah yes.
[12.01.2020 14:10:41] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I am here to see what this Freeport has to offer.
[12.01.2020 14:10:49] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: In terms of equipment and all that.
[12.01.2020 14:10:55] IRMM~"Blackfox": Kinda far from your space in such a light armored vessel.
[12.01.2020 14:11:11] IRMM~"Blackfox": Space is dangerous and not everyone, like those yournglings might be willing to let you around.
[12.01.2020 14:11:38] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Don't worry, this vessel is well equipped with an escape pod.
[12.01.2020 14:11:49] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Besides, the reason why I use such vessel, is the speed.
[12.01.2020 14:12:01] IRMM~"Blackfox": Shall I assume a recon?
[12.01.2020 14:12:08] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I'm not here to start fights for my greedy own gains.
[12.01.2020 14:12:14] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: That is a better word for it, yes.
[12.01.2020 14:12:29] IRMM~"Blackfox": So you say gains. What would be those.
[12.01.2020 14:12:32] IRMM~"Blackfox": *Sniff*
[12.01.2020 14:12:54] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oh please, most of the people are concerned about money these days.
[12.01.2020 14:13:04] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Or perhaps power is a better term.
[12.01.2020 14:13:23] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I don't really have "gains", more like goals.
[12.01.2020 14:13:48] IRMM~"Blackfox": Money? Gah, there's always money around. One just has to be smart. As for power, that's different.
[12.01.2020 14:14:12] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Money is something that isn't hard to obtain
[12.01.2020 14:14:17] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Power on the other hand.
[12.01.2020 14:14:31] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Blood must be spilled for such...commodity.
[12.01.2020 14:14:38] IRMM~"Blackfox": This system is actually where Malta has shown its power.
[12.01.2020 14:15:03] IRMM~"Blackfox": Crayter Carrier fell into ashes by our Ranseur-class Dreadnought Basilica.
[12.01.2020 14:15:33] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Yes, well we heard of Outcasts operating in these systems.
[12.01.2020 14:15:52] IRMM~"Blackfox": We operate in nearly entire Sirius except few places, which are being worked on.
[12.01.2020 14:16:02] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: We also heard rumours of you people engaging Enclave, Confederal, and Duchy military forces alike.
[12.01.2020 14:16:30] IRMM~"Blackfox": Those, shall I say "retards" think they can conquer Maltese Navy which has been through far more.
[12.01.2020 14:17:07] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I'm suprised they are not killing each other instead.
[12.01.2020 14:17:35] IRMM~"Blackfox": Strangely, both attack in different time and systems.
[12.01.2020 14:17:56] IRMM~"Blackfox": Gallic government fears our Nazion.
[12.01.2020 14:18:03] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Interesting, however not really suspicios.
[12.01.2020 14:18:18] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: The current government is...how shall I put it.
[12.01.2020 14:18:30] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Doesn't live up to its promises.
[12.01.2020 14:18:38] Death: Nece_Nick suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[12.01.2020 14:18:45] IRMM~"Blackfox": What were those?
[12.01.2020 14:18:49] IRMM~"Blackfox": *Sniff*
[12.01.2020 14:18:50] Death: Erik.`Clausen was put out of action by CV-2400 (Missile/Torpedo).
[12.01.2020 14:19:18] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I see you are not familiar why the Maquis as a whole dislikes the Council since they took over.
[12.01.2020 14:19:37] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: You see, we were with the Council, because we had a common enemy, the Crown.
[12.01.2020 14:20:08] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: The Council promised that they'd bring justice to those responible for atrocities in the government at that time.
[12.01.2020 14:20:19] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I'm sure you have heard what happened to Leeds...
[12.01.2020 14:20:32] IRMM~"Blackfox": Leeds was something even Malta wouldn't do.
[12.01.2020 14:20:49] IRMM~"Blackfox": We were there, some of us even helped with Evacuation.
[12.01.2020 14:21:04] IRMM~"Blackfox": Bretonians, were always, logical in their ways.
[12.01.2020 14:21:08] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I see, that is admirable.
[12.01.2020 14:21:20] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Anyways, yes, the Crown was eventually overthrown.
[12.01.2020 14:21:32] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: And the Council took over.
[12.01.2020 14:22:13] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: And we finally rejoiced that justice would be served for all the suffering.
[12.01.2020 14:22:25] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: You see, I was originally aligned with the Council myself.
[12.01.2020 14:22:26] Death: BMF|Mineiro was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[12.01.2020 14:22:35] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Served as a technician.
[12.01.2020 14:22:37] IRMM~"Blackfox": *Nods and Sniffs Cardamine*
[12.01.2020 14:22:38] Death: Erik.`Clausen was put out of action by CV-2400 (Missile/Torpedo).
[12.01.2020 14:22:47] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: And mechanic.
[12.01.2020 14:23:50] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Where was I...
[12.01.2020 14:23:55] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Ah yes.
[12.01.2020 14:24:00] IRMM~"Blackfox": You were a mechanic.
[12.01.2020 14:24:06] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: So as I was saying, I was part of the Council myself
[12.01.2020 14:24:27] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: So they came to power, we were hoping things would actually change.
[12.01.2020 14:24:47] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: And instead, as you can see, they are now supporting the same nobles whom were supporting the Crown.
[12.01.2020 14:25:07] IRMM~"Blackfox": Betrayal in my eyes.
[12.01.2020 14:25:15] Death: Erik.`Clausen was put out of action by Bastardo|Aoi (Gun).
[12.01.2020 14:25:37] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Those nobles, who are practically responsible for Leeds and all the atrocities on Leeds, indirectly.
[12.01.2020 14:26:07] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Tell me, what's the point of a different government, if it can't fix what the previous one did ?
[12.01.2020 14:26:22] IRMM~"Blackfox": Power.
[12.01.2020 14:26:28] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Exactly.
[12.01.2020 14:26:45] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: So yes, eventually, the Maquis as a whole started to dislike the Council.
[12.01.2020 14:27:04] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Although the term "dislike" today is more like hate.
[12.01.2020 14:27:28] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: We want to do what the Council can't.
[12.01.2020 14:27:30] IRMM~"Blackfox": Sounds quite well as a planned revenge.
[12.01.2020 14:28:01] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Deliver justice to those who are responible for war crimes during the Gallic War, and also for atrocities in Gallia
[12.01.2020 14:28:09] IRMM~"Blackfox": And given your own information about Council, you have high chances of doing so.
[12.01.2020 14:28:11] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: At least, that is my personal goal.
[12.01.2020 14:28:24] IRMM~"Blackfox": What about the bigger picture?
[12.01.2020 14:28:58] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Well, that is a complicated thing to answer.
[12.01.2020 14:29:04] Death: Expl'rer.Ant'n was put out of action by Trismo|Aoi (Gun).
[12.01.2020 14:29:13] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: The Maquis are more concerned of the short-term consequences.
[12.01.2020 14:29:47] IRMM~"Blackfox": Well *Sniff*, As a member of a powerfull Maltese group, we have the wealth to support anyone as we're already doing all-
[12.01.2020 14:29:50] IRMM~"Blackfox": over Sirius.
[12.01.2020 14:30:28] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: But if we could convice the Council, to actually deliver justice, and deal with the Duchy, we wouldn't be hostile towards them.
[12.01.2020 14:30:40] Death: Ash`B12 was put out of action by Cazador|Aoi (Gun).
[12.01.2020 14:30:58] IRMM~"Blackfox": Do you believe you can do it after they've done nothing after working with you?
[12.01.2020 14:31:05] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I believe the Maquis is capable of making the government listen, via extreme measures.
[12.01.2020 14:31:15] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: You have to hit them hard.
[12.01.2020 14:31:27] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Wake them up, whatever expression you'd like.
[12.01.2020 14:31:50] IRMM~"Blackfox": We've "persuaded" IMG in the same way to leave on of our systems as they never listen to kind words.
[12.01.2020 14:31:56] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Getting their attention perhaps could convince them that what they are doing is wrong.
[12.01.2020 14:32:10] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: We don't try with kind words.
[12.01.2020 14:32:19] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: We try with actions against them.
[12.01.2020 14:32:52] IRMM~"Blackfox": I agree with you. Brute force always wakes them up. Especially if something happens to civilians supporting them.
[12.01.2020 14:32:58] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: One may call us terrorists, or pirates.
[12.01.2020 14:33:13] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: But quite frankly, there is no better alternative.
[12.01.2020 14:33:33] IRMM~"Blackfox": Let them call you however they want, it will always be a sign of their fear.
[12.01.2020 14:33:44] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Indeed.
[12.01.2020 14:33:53] IRMM~"Blackfox": Sirians call us "Sniffers", yet we control over half of Sirius.
[12.01.2020 14:34:19] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oh yes, your infamous drug, cardamine.
[12.01.2020 14:34:40] IRMM~"Blackfox": Infamous, yet giving superhuman abilities, yes.
[12.01.2020 14:34:49] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I've heard of it, while the attributes sound interesting, the life-long addicition is a huge downside.
[12.01.2020 14:35:05] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: So the Maquis as a whole prefer to avoid it.
[12.01.2020 14:35:16] IRMM~"Blackfox": There's never a shortage of Cardamine. And we control Liberty with it.
[12.01.2020 14:35:19] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Besides, it is a perfect tool for you to be in power.
[12.01.2020 14:35:43] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Such drug can ensure loyalty, more than money would ensure it.
[12.01.2020 14:35:51] IRMM~"Blackfox": We prefer to stay in the dark until someone starts digging in the wrong places.
[12.01.2020 14:36:13] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Fair enough.
[12.01.2020 14:36:21] IRMM~"Blackfox": That's how you cause fear.
[12.01.2020 14:36:27] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: So tell me, why are you interested in Gallia as of late ?
[12.01.2020 14:36:40] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: More trade opportunities ?
[12.01.2020 14:36:51] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: More markets for cardamine ?
[12.01.2020 14:37:11] IRMM~"Blackfox": They're trying to invade Omicron Tau, and I don't have to make it more obvious that we're interested in Gallia.
[12.01.2020 14:37:28] IRMM~"Blackfox": Be it supporting a group to fight against them, or gaining new market foothold.
[12.01.2020 14:37:57] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: So this interest is only because Gallic forces in general try to invade Omicron Tau ?
[12.01.2020 14:38:20] IRMM~"Blackfox": The interest was there even before, but i'll be blunt, our contact with Gallia was very sporadic.
[12.01.2020 14:38:32] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Indeed it was.
[12.01.2020 14:38:49] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: And it still is, since not a lot of people are interested in your drug.
[12.01.2020 14:39:02] IRMM~"Blackfox": *Sniff* It's one way to control people.
[12.01.2020 14:39:09] IRMM~"Blackfox": Hello there.
[12.01.2020 14:39:25] IRMM~"Blackfox": Oh are you leaving?
[12.01.2020 14:39:34] BMF|Mercator: hello
[12.01.2020 14:39:35] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Hmm, a Bretonian transport.
[12.01.2020 14:39:53] IRMM~"Blackfox": I'm kinda in a need of money, could you perhaps spare some?
[12.01.2020 14:40:02] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: It seems your economy is starting to improve ?
[12.01.2020 14:40:09] IRMM~"Blackfox": You know, support the good ol' Malta.
[12.01.2020 14:40:53] IRMM~"Blackfox": Hey Bretonian, we're talking to you.
[12.01.2020 14:41:06] IRMM~"Blackfox": You ain't gonna leave me with another option that way.
[12.01.2020 14:41:08] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Hmm, everything alright over, monsieur ?
[12.01.2020 14:41:20] BMF|Mercator: i'll defend my cargo ... but you need money .... how much
[12.01.2020 14:41:22] BMF|Mercator: ?
[12.01.2020 14:41:40] IRMM~"Blackfox": 5 million for a pass will work great.
[12.01.2020 14:42:21] BMF|Mercator: humnnn .... 5 milion help you cause in malta?
[12.01.2020 14:42:39] IRMM~"Blackfox": Of course, your aid towards Malta won't be forgotten.
[12.01.2020 14:43:12] CONSOLE: Possible cheating detected: Hans_Scholl
[12.01.2020 14:43:20] BMF|Mercator: Ok, then ... i will help you cause with 5 million.
[12.01.2020 14:43:42] IRMM~"Blackfox": *Sniff*
[12.01.2020 14:43:57] BMF|Mercator: Money send
[12.01.2020 14:43:59] IRMM~"Blackfox": Received, thank you!
[12.01.2020 14:44:08] BMF|Mercator: np
[12.01.2020 14:44:25] BMF|Mercator: i'm free to go?
[12.01.2020 14:44:25] IRMM~"Blackfox": You may go.
[12.01.2020 14:44:37] BMF|Mercator: ok ... cya later
[12.01.2020 14:44:51] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Safe skies, monsieur
[12.01.2020 14:44:58] IRMM~"Blackfox": Safe voyage.
[12.01.2020 14:45:01] BMF|Mercator: Merci
[12.01.2020 14:45:38] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Now where were we ?
[12.01.2020 14:46:06] IRMM~"Blackfox": About Cardamine not being prevalent in Gallia *Sniff*.
[12.01.2020 14:46:36] IRMM~"Blackfox": You see, there's a way to control people by it. And getting the right ones "hooked-up" would certainly help you in getting-
[12.01.2020 14:46:45] IRMM~"Blackfox": Council, how would I say it, "by the balls".
[12.01.2020 14:46:51] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oh yes, I believe only the Brigands are interested in.
[12.01.2020 14:47:05] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: An interesting idea, however the consequences would be too severe.
[12.01.2020 14:47:22] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Although...
[12.01.2020 14:47:27] IRMM~"Blackfox": Delivering it wouldn't be a problem, sources are well placed.
[12.01.2020 14:47:46] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Cardamine can be turned into a breathable substance, correct ?
[12.01.2020 14:48:06] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: You've just given me an idea.
[12.01.2020 14:48:08] IRMM~"Blackfox": Into all three substances. Steam, Dust, Liquid, you name it.
[12.01.2020 14:48:14] IRMM~"Blackfox": Solid too.
[12.01.2020 14:48:49] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: That means one can...I suppose poison the air with cardamine.
[12.01.2020 14:49:10] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: A rather unorthodox method, but it is an idea.
[12.01.2020 14:49:15] IRMM~"Blackfox": Yes.
[12.01.2020 14:49:48] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Hmm, well, I'm not sure
[12.01.2020 14:49:51] IRMM~"Blackfox": It can exist in all forms and shapes, giving a great potential for use.
[12.01.2020 14:50:12] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: However, if my group considers it as a possible method.
[12.01.2020 14:50:14] IRMM~"Blackfox": If you need to see the results, look at Liberty and Kusari.
[12.01.2020 14:50:31] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: We could in theory use cardamine as a biological "weapon"
[12.01.2020 14:50:53] IRMM~"Blackfox": You can infuse terraforming gas with it.
[12.01.2020 14:50:59] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Basically, the right people exposed to it could be broken very easly afterwords.
[12.01.2020 14:51:09] IRMM~"Blackfox": Indeed.
[12.01.2020 14:51:09] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Easily *coughs*
[12.01.2020 14:51:36] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Alright Maltese, you've got my attention for now.
[12.01.2020 14:51:42] IRMM~"Blackfox": Given Cardamine's versatility, all you need is a corrupt supplier of oxygen.
[12.01.2020 14:51:46] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: However, don't get your hopes up.
[12.01.2020 14:51:56] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Again, such method needs to be approved by my group.
[12.01.2020 14:52:04] IRMM~"Blackfox": Understandable.
[12.01.2020 14:52:41] IRMM~"Blackfox": In that case I'm looking forwards to your response about this matter.
[12.01.2020 14:52:50] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: But otherwise, I believe that we could work together, for the reason to deal with the Duchy.
[12.01.2020 14:53:40] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Just keep in mind, that this possible cooperation could be a thing, because in a way, we have a common enemy.
[12.01.2020 14:53:48] IRMM~"Blackfox": G'Day,
[12.01.2020 14:53:54] IRMM~"Blackfox": Stay.
[12.01.2020 14:54:02] Dezone: Hi senior
[12.01.2020 14:54:08] IRMM~"Blackfox": *Sniff*
[12.01.2020 14:54:19] IRMM~"Blackfox": Ciao there. I see you've got some good Alcohol there.
[12.01.2020 14:54:34] Dezone: yep finest alcohol in colonies
[12.01.2020 14:54:36] IRMM~"Blackfox": You see, I will be hosting a party, perhaps you can spare some of it ?
[12.01.2020 14:54:48] Dezone: ass you wish
[12.01.2020 14:55:04] Dezone: 140 is enough ?
[12.01.2020 14:55:05] IRMM~"Blackfox": And some for the good lady here, she might find use for it aswell.
[12.01.2020 14:55:11] IRMM~"Blackfox": I will take 2 bottles.
[12.01.2020 14:55:17] Dezone: oh okey
[12.01.2020 14:55:59] Dezone: good day mr. blackbox
[12.01.2020 14:56:02] Dezone: and dear lady
[12.01.2020 14:56:08] IRMM~"Blackfox": Go then.
[12.01.2020 14:56:13] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Safe skies, monsieur.
[12.01.2020 14:56:38] IRMM~"Blackfox": Cooperation then.
[12.01.2020 14:56:45] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: So as I was saying, a temporary cooperation is I suppose possible.
[12.01.2020 14:56:58] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Again, I'll contact my group about this, and decide accordingly.
[12.01.2020 14:57:27] IRMM~"Blackfox": Very well, I admit the details would better be off on a dedicated channel than in front of a busy Freeport.
[12.01.2020 14:58:00] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Indeed they will, we will contact you if a decision is made, whether the cooperation idea is accepted, or not.
[12.01.2020 14:58:28] Death: [RMK]RWK-Kaiser was put out of action by Vityaz:3 (Missile/Torpedo).
[12.01.2020 14:58:34] IRMM~"Blackfox": Understood. Well then, I'd say this is my goodbye for now aswell.
[12.01.2020 14:58:47] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Perhaps a specific organization we could contact ?
[12.01.2020 14:58:52] IRMM~"Blackfox": The IRMM.
[12.01.2020 14:59:00] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: IRMM you say, very well.
[12.01.2020 14:59:18] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Well then, it is for the better for us to part ways now.
[12.01.2020 14:59:38] IRMM~"Blackfox": *Nods and Sniffs* Indeed. Until later, Maria.
[12.01.2020 14:59:40] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Safe skies, Blackfox.
COMM ID: Maria Lacroix
TARGET ID: Collective Message Dump
SUBJECT: N/A
ENCRYPTION: Medium
I believe the Collective might find this report interesting, let me explain.
I was flying to the Lorraine Jump Hole in Burgundy when I saw a Confederate vessel from afar, EOS|-CLN-Democratie, I ignored it, decided to check around Lorraine.
After I arrived at the Burgundy Jump Gate, I spotted a Maltese warship, L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise, the vessel's CO decided to be just rude, and blocked access to the gate in general, thus I had to head back to the Jump Hole to return to Burgundy.
However, while you may condemn me for this, I decided to contact the Confederate vessel I saw, to inform the CO of it, that there is a Maltese warship in Gallic space.
Well, it turned out to be actually interesting, both in terms of communication, and in terms of fireworks when the Confederate response force actually decided to check out the Maltese warship.
While the Confederate response force lost their bomber, a cruiser reinforcement allowed them to finish off the Maltese, after that we parted ways, I recommend you check the Blackbox log, that'll explain everything in detail, I'll also include guncam footage.
Note: I saw a Kusarian transport, bearing Kempeitai transponder signal during this whole thing, Aohige, I recommend we watch out for the Kusarians.
[13.01.2020 16:15:18] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: Bonjour.
[13.01.2020 16:15:36] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Bonjour, Monsieur.
[13.01.2020 16:18:24] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Well well well.
[13.01.2020 16:19:23] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Not the talking type I see ?
[13.01.2020 16:19:31] /time
[13.01.2020 16:19:31] 2020-01-13 16:19:31 SMT
[13.01.2020 16:19:32] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: This is Captain Alberto Vesco. The access is sealed.
[13.01.2020 16:19:48] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Now move off, I haven't come here to target your likes.
[13.01.2020 16:19:59] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I'm waiting to have my turn.
[13.01.2020 16:20:03] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: So please hurry up.
[13.01.2020 16:20:45] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Come on, do I really have to use the jump hole instead ?
[13.01.2020 16:20:57] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: You can also die if you want.
[13.01.2020 16:21:27] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Careful there, sniffer.
[13.01.2020 16:21:41] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: No one gets in or out. We've had enough of you barbarians entering Omicron Tau.
[13.01.2020 16:21:42] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: How rude.
[13.01.2020 16:22:11] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: *Incoming medium priority transmission, accept Y/N*
[13.01.2020 16:22:19] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: *Y*
[13.01.2020 16:22:34] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: It's closed channel, what the hell?
[13.01.2020 16:22:42] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Good day, Monsieur, Maximilian, was it ?
[13.01.2020 16:23:06] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: Yes, Maximilian Bernard, to be honest. Who are speaking to me?
[13.01.2020 16:23:20] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: The lady you've met in Burgundy a few minutes ago.
[13.01.2020 16:23:41] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I'm merely contacting you to tell that there is an Outcast capitalship blockading the Burgundy Gate
[13.01.2020 16:23:45] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: Lady? Did this Lady have a name?
[13.01.2020 16:23:49] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: In Lorraine
[13.01.2020 16:24:00] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Of course, my name is Maria Lacroix.
[13.01.2020 16:24:33] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: While we are not on the...best of terms, I believe that outcast vessel is an annoyance for the both of us, oui ?
[13.01.2020 16:24:48] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: Maybe. I will check this.
[13.01.2020 16:26:00] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: The ID name of the capitalship is L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise, according to my scanners anyway.
[13.01.2020 16:26:20] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: It appeared to be...a Battlecruiser, however I'm not familiar with Maltese warships.
[13.01.2020 16:26:23] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: What's your organisation, by the way? I saw Maquis ship.
[13.01.2020 16:26:40] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: Former The Council ship, oui.
[13.01.2020 16:26:57] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Indeed, we are a...new cell, however I don't think that'd interest you.
[13.01.2020 16:27:27] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: Don't think so.
[13.01.2020 16:28:06] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: Gallic Republic is interested about The Maquis position to them.
[13.01.2020 16:28:21] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: The Maquis dislike the Republique for a good reason, I don't think we need to elaborate on that.
[13.01.2020 16:28:40] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Or perhaps you weren't informed of that, Monsieur ?
[13.01.2020 16:28:56] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: What's reason? I've heard that Republique don't want to lose relation ship with their friends.
[13.01.2020 16:29:16] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: interesting...well allow me to explain in short.
[13.01.2020 16:29:40] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Many of the former nobles who supported the Crown are now being supported by the Republique instead.
[13.01.2020 16:29:48] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: A great example would be the Duchy.
[13.01.2020 16:30:15] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: As you know, the Maquis wants justice and revenge against those who actively supported the Crown.
[13.01.2020 16:30:42] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: However, it seems the...Republique failed to deliver their promise.
[13.01.2020 16:31:17] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Or perhaps I could be wrong about all this, Monsieur ?
[13.01.2020 16:31:33] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: Not everyone in Republique dislike The Maquis opinion about Crown and people who supported it.
[13.01.2020 16:32:07] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: The Maquis..how should I put it...they tend to resort to radical actions to get the message across.
[13.01.2020 16:32:13] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: For example, me. I am not like MNG so much as everyone can think. They came back only after Leeds genocide.
[13.01.2020 16:32:26] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Hmm, fair enough.
[13.01.2020 16:32:55] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: So you have...mixed thoughts of the Maquis, oui ?
[13.01.2020 16:33:01] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: But we are people of one Home and we should stick together in this hard times.
[13.01.2020 16:33:18] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: While I would like to agree, I am afraid things are not that easy.
[13.01.2020 16:33:58] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Earning back the Maquis trust would only be possible if the Republique would decide to...
[13.01.2020 16:34:09] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Deliver justice as soon as possible.
[13.01.2020 16:34:48] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: As I said, we don't want to make Third Gallic War.
[13.01.2020 16:35:19] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Is the Republique planning to deliver justice in the future at least ?
[13.01.2020 16:35:37] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Or perhaps they won't live up to their promises, ever ?
[13.01.2020 16:36:36] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: Everything isn't so easy. Anyway I can't say all details because I am not a politican.
[13.01.2020 16:36:50] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Fair enough, however your words made me think.
[13.01.2020 16:37:22] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I am a person that prefers a more diplomatic approach, still, I don't speak in the name of the whole Maquis.
[13.01.2020 16:38:28] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: I don't think that you can speak in the name of the whole Maquis. As me too.
[13.01.2020 16:38:38] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Indeed, Monsieur.
[13.01.2020 16:40:02] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: *Sigh* I see you're still here.
[13.01.2020 16:40:18] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Duty.
[13.01.2020 16:40:31] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Monsieur, the Outcast vessel is still blockading the gate
[13.01.2020 16:40:36] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I have direct visual at the moment.
[13.01.2020 16:40:55] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: So tell me, what is your business here ?
[13.01.2020 16:40:57] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Let me scan you.
[13.01.2020 16:41:12] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: He's close to the Burgundy jump gates?
[13.01.2020 16:41:14] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I doubt you'd find anything of interest.
[13.01.2020 16:41:15] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Harmless.
[13.01.2020 16:41:37] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: No, maybe my boss will even forgive me for letting you pass...
[13.01.2020 16:41:39] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oui, it is next to it, preventing access to the Gate
[13.01.2020 16:41:58] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Your ship is light enough to go undetected on his sensors.
[13.01.2020 16:42:15] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I can imagine, I'm piloting a small light fighter, what could I possible do to even scratch that vessel of yours ?
[13.01.2020 16:42:25] /time
[13.01.2020 16:42:25] 2020-01-13 16:42:24 SMT
[13.01.2020 16:42:29] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Hm.
[13.01.2020 16:42:33] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Ahoige
[13.01.2020 16:42:40] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: This is not a cargo I'll let through.
[13.01.2020 16:42:43] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Drop those Maquis pilots, if you'd be so kind.
[13.01.2020 16:42:57] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Ahem...
[13.01.2020 16:43:09] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: *Sigh*
[13.01.2020 16:43:28] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: No, I should not have mercy next time.
[13.01.2020 16:43:31] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Monsieur, are Kempetiai vessels allowed in Gallia now ?
[13.01.2020 16:43:42] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: No, they aren't.
[13.01.2020 16:43:43] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: "You've gone soft, you've gone soft", my boss keeps saying.
[13.01.2020 16:43:48] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: I've gone soft.
[13.01.2020 16:43:54] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: One just jumped to Burgundy.
[13.01.2020 16:44:05] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: I should have blown that one right up. Who cares if there were children aboard?
[13.01.2020 16:44:10] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: A Kusarian transport to be exact, you might to keep an eye out for it.
[13.01.2020 16:44:11] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: It was carrying stabiline!
[13.01.2020 16:44:26] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Actually I agree with you on that one, as unlikely that sounds.
[13.01.2020 16:44:35] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: It was carrying my comrades after all.
[13.01.2020 16:44:57] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Go after it then!
[13.01.2020 16:45:02] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Ah. Your ship is too weak.
[13.01.2020 16:45:13] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Glad you've noticed.
[13.01.2020 16:45:30] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Here we are, a maniac with a light fighter and a softheart with a battlecruiser.
[13.01.2020 16:45:31] Death: Expl'rer.Ant'n was put out of action by 5th|Nazawo.Ayato (Gun).
[13.01.2020 16:45:41] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: I'd propose you to marry me if I was not a eunuch.
[13.01.2020 16:46:18] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oh, Monsieur, I'm flattered.
[13.01.2020 16:46:43] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: And I might consider your "proposal", if you weren't addicted to cardamine.
[13.01.2020 16:46:49] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Yes, I've gone soft. A eunuch giving compliments to ladies. That is pathetic.
[13.01.2020 16:47:13] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: I need an enemy capital ship to blow up. Full to the brim with men armed to the teeth and trained to exhaustion.
[13.01.2020 16:47:20] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: That should bring me back into shape.
[13.01.2020 16:47:49] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Well, even though the current...Confederate Defense Forces are...not the best.
[13.01.2020 16:48:06] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Someone is bound to notice your presence here, other than me of course.
[13.01.2020 16:48:29] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oui, Kusarian.
[13.01.2020 16:48:39] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Ah! Someone was unwise!
[13.01.2020 16:48:40] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: *Sigh* Great
[13.01.2020 16:48:44] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: My comrades are gone.
[13.01.2020 16:48:54] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oh, Bonjour.
[13.01.2020 16:49:01] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Now I'll blow your ship right up, Kusarian. Every one of you, right into the cold vacuum.
[13.01.2020 16:49:02] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: Bonjour.
[13.01.2020 16:49:06] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Seems like you've got your capitalship, Maltese.
[13.01.2020 16:49:11] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: If you don't drop all your cargo. ALL cargo. Now.
[13.01.2020 16:49:14] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: Ah, shut up, Maltese.
[13.01.2020 16:49:28] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Counting to ten...
[13.01.2020 16:49:30] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Gentlemen, could you take care of the Kempetiai first ?
[13.01.2020 16:49:34] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: This is not your territory, where are you loosing all ships. Go away.
[13.01.2020 16:49:39] Aohige: Ok who am I to obey here?
[13.01.2020 16:49:48] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: The one with more guns.
[13.01.2020 16:49:52] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: This vessel under OCI defence, you should leave it alone.
[13.01.2020 16:49:58] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Now drop it! Drop it!
[13.01.2020 16:50:00] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Kusarian, you are not in Kusari space.
[13.01.2020 16:50:21] Aohige: I am confused
[13.01.2020 16:50:25] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Ah! Exactly what I wanted! A ship full of innocent, dumb souls to blow up and murder them all.
[13.01.2020 16:50:44] Aohige: Syop I will drop
[13.01.2020 16:50:44] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oh, seems like the Maltese isn't kidding around.
[13.01.2020 16:50:51] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Do it! Now!
[13.01.2020 16:51:02] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: I think, I don't have any way. Cutter, you are free to opening fire at Maltese vessel. Crew, battlestations!
[13.01.2020 16:51:08] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Goooood!
[13.01.2020 16:51:15] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Hmm, this should be interesting to watch.
[13.01.2020 16:51:18] /time
[13.01.2020 16:51:18] 2020-01-13 16:51:18 SMT
[13.01.2020 16:51:27] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Now go. You don't want to be caught in the crossfire between Saint Blaise and this thing.
[13.01.2020 16:51:27] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: Target marked, fire at will!
[13.01.2020 16:51:34] EOS|-Cutter: ?: I see the Enemy! Income to the battle!
[13.01.2020 16:51:44] L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise: Vesco: Your turn, Gaul. But from you I don't want cargo. I want your lives.
[13.01.2020 16:51:46] EOS|-Cutter: ?: Guns activated, go, go, GO! I am shooting the enemy.
[13.01.2020 16:51:49] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: And the guns are already blazing.
[13.01.2020 16:52:06] Aohige: I'll sit here and watch before leaving if you don't mind
[13.01.2020 16:52:18] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: That reminds me
[13.01.2020 16:52:28] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Where did you deliver those Maquis pilots, Kusarian ?
[13.01.2020 16:52:41] Aohige: I dropped them as requested
[13.01.2020 16:52:49] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: To where ?
[13.01.2020 16:52:52] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Wait...
[13.01.2020 16:53:04] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: No, you had a full load of Stabiline when you arrived.
[13.01.2020 16:53:18] Aohige: Here. Picked up by the vessels you are attcking
[13.01.2020 16:53:28] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oh, the Maltese took them
[13.01.2020 16:53:30] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: How rude
[13.01.2020 16:53:56] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Alright, the Maltese has enough ships pounding it already, I'll just wait until I can recover my people.
[13.01.2020 16:54:00] Aohige: I'm going if you don't mind..
[13.01.2020 16:54:10] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Go, and don't come back preferably.
[13.01.2020 16:55:06] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oh dear, the bomber has taken quite the beating.
[13.01.2020 16:57:25] Death: EOS|-Cutter was put out of action by L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise (Gun).
[13.01.2020 16:57:50] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Well, that's unfortunate, but not unexpected.
[13.01.2020 17:01:53] /time
[13.01.2020 17:01:53] 2020-01-13 17:01:53 SMT
[13.01.2020 17:05:03] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oh, another Confederate vessel I see ?
[13.01.2020 17:05:41] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Hmm, strange
[13.01.2020 17:05:48] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: My scanners must be faulty...
[13.01.2020 17:07:20] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oh dear...
[13.01.2020 17:07:28] EOS|-CLN-Resourde: Alber: This is Gallic Navy Destroyer "Resourde". We got enemy signatures on our scanners. Crew - prepare to battle!
[13.01.2020 17:07:31] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Oh, my scanners are not faulty after all.
[13.01.2020 17:07:35] EOS|-CLN-Resourde: Albert: Weapons charged, crew are ready! Enemy target has been marked! Open fire!
[13.01.2020 17:07:49] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: CO of the Resourde, it seems your friend could use some help, oui ?
[13.01.2020 17:09:47] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Hmm, I suppose the Maltese is rather outmatched now.
[13.01.2020 17:10:08] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Perhaps one of your vessels will be enough to disable it ?
[13.01.2020 17:11:37] Death: Pvt.Eric_Cooper was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[13.01.2020 17:12:14] Death: L\-MNS-Saint.Blaise was put out of action by EOS|-CLN-Resourde (Gun).
[13.01.2020 17:12:16] /time
[13.01.2020 17:12:16] 2020-01-13 17:12:16 SMT
[13.01.2020 17:12:21] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: And... Done.
[13.01.2020 17:12:29] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Well I suppose that's that.
[13.01.2020 17:12:52] EOS|-CLN-Democratie: Maximilian: So we can back to nearest station.
[13.01.2020 17:12:54] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Well, time to part ways, now that the fun is over.
[13.01.2020 17:14:06] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I hope the Republique can manage any further Maltese.
COMM ID: Juliet Crux
TARGET ID: Collective Message Dump
SUBJECT: Kempeitai
ENCRYPTION: Medium
Ladies and gentlemen, your attention please.
Yesterday, Lacroix and I encountered with a Kusarian transport carrying artifacts to Orleanais, by his own accord, which is fine.
Flying under Kempeitai IFF is not. If you encounter any foreign intelligence agencies, be sure to give them a plasma hot welcome, unless ordered otherwise.
13.01.2020 20:10:53] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I told you
[13.01.2020 20:11:00] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Don't come back.
[13.01.2020 20:11:01] [VC]Juliet.Crux: Lacroix.
[13.01.2020 20:11:03] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: But here you are.
[13.01.2020 20:11:14] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Stop
[13.01.2020 20:11:20] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Or we will just shoot straight away.
[13.01.2020 20:11:37] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Juliet, you want to see this.
[13.01.2020 20:11:43] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: This one is full of Sorted Artifacts.
[13.01.2020 20:11:46] [VC]Juliet.Crux: Seeing it.
[13.01.2020 20:11:49] [VC]Juliet.Crux: Kill it.
[13.01.2020 20:11:57] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I didn't know the Kempeitai deals with such commodities
[13.01.2020 20:12:20] Aohige: Ordered by Orleanais
[13.01.2020 20:12:26] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Yes, that might teach the Kempeitai to keep out of Gallia
[13.01.2020 20:12:28] [VC]Juliet.Crux: Weak story.
[13.01.2020 20:12:39] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Weapons armed ! [13.01.2020 20:14:53] Death: Aohige was put out of action by [VC]Juliet.Crux (Missile/Torpedo).
[13.01.2020 20:15:08] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Let's hope they'll learn their lesson.
[13.01.2020 20:15:17] [VC]Juliet.Crux: Destroy the cargo.
[13.01.2020 20:15:39] [VC]Juliet.Crux: Good.
[13.01.2020 20:15:53] [VC]Juliet.Crux: We need smugglers, but Kempeitai? No.
[13.01.2020 20:16:12] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I met this one already, warned it not to come back.
[13.01.2020 20:16:17] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: It had it coming.
COMM ID: Maria Lacroix
TARGET ID: Collective Message Dump
SUBJECT: N/A
ENCRYPTION: Medium
This was a rather eventful day for the Collective, we managed to obtain 1000 units of Uncut Diamonds, found a Libertorian in Gallia, and also a Crayter Republic Liner.
I'll provide the Blackbox Logs only for the encounter with the Crayterian, the rest will be proved by the guncam footage.
I spotted a Rheinland vessel, Jonas.Kaufmann, at Planet Orleans, and since the pilot of the vessel was smart enough, he followed me until the local law enforcement weren't bothering us anymore, and waited until [VC]Van.Du.Maquis, and [VC]Juliet.Crux arrived on the scene, the pilot was smart enough to also "donate" 1000 units of said Diamonds, so this encounter didn't result in any unnecessary bloodshed.
Later on we found what appeared to be a Universal Shipping Inc. vessel, [FP12]-Dan.Trenton, first spotted in Lorraine, then we followed it as far as the Tau-53 system. It came up with the excuse of being lost, quite frankly none of us believed it, but the vessel was empty, so in the end we let it move on.
Later, me and Juliet spotted a Crayterian vessel, =CR=ILL-Aquaria, after some word exchanges, Juliet presented an offer to the Crayterian, and we all moved on, I'll provide the Blackbox Logs however.
[17.01.2020 19:42:16] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Bonjour
[17.01.2020 19:42:26] Z.Bluemoon: Hello
[17.01.2020 19:42:32] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Kirara: Bonjour Captain
[17.01.2020 19:43:04] [VC]Juliet.Crux: Office of import taxes.
[17.01.2020 19:43:17] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: import you say?
[17.01.2020 19:43:29] [VC]Juliet.Crux: Export and internal too.
[17.01.2020 19:43:32] Z.Bluemoon: You don't seem to be popular!
[17.01.2020 19:43:48] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Zoner... jaja ... i think ... so
[17.01.2020 19:44:02] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: so, there is a tax?
[17.01.2020 19:44:15] Z.Bluemoon: Good day to you Aquaria. Pirates
[17.01.2020 19:44:19] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Well, I didn't know the Crayterians are now in trade relations with the Confederacy.
[17.01.2020 19:44:26] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: good day aquaria
[17.01.2020 19:44:38] [VC]Juliet.Crux: How the mighty have fallen...
[17.01.2020 19:45:05] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Pirates, right, I'll consider that as a mere misunderstanding.
[17.01.2020 19:45:28] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Kirara: so?
[17.01.2020 19:45:28] [VC]Juliet.Crux: I've got a question for you, Crayterian.
[17.01.2020 19:45:33] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Go ahead
[17.01.2020 19:46:34] [VC]Juliet.Crux: What do you think, if a nation betrays those who helped building it, and stabs them in the back will do to those who once
[17.01.2020 19:47:10] [VC]Juliet.Crux: Who seem to be in the way of their expansion?
[17.01.2020 19:47:44] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Kirara: As far my school teach me about ethics, it would be consider a useless nation, i mean you can't betray your own allies.
[17.01.2020 19:47:57] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: or friendly people who started to build your empire
[17.01.2020 19:50:09] [VC]Juliet.Crux: *laughs* How old are you, girl?
[17.01.2020 19:50:20] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Kirara: 16 Years old ...
[17.01.2020 19:50:52] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Kirara: Why captain?
[17.01.2020 19:50:56] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Hmm, you're quite young for being the captain of that vessel.
[17.01.2020 19:51:00] [VC]Juliet.Crux: So young, so naive. What are you doing here?
[17.01.2020 19:51:38] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Kirara: Well captain, people need to eat and have some water ... my bussisness here is to chart and know the space...
[17.01.2020 19:52:22] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Chart you say ?
[17.01.2020 19:53:01] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Kirara: My fathers died when i was younger, so i go to take any action to live by myself ...
[17.01.2020 19:53:06] [VC]Juliet.Crux: Hmm.
[17.01.2020 19:53:08] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Your vessel seems like a trading one, rather than an explorer.
[17.01.2020 19:53:30] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Kirara: Well, currently no offices is paying for explore,
[17.01.2020 19:53:38] [VC]Juliet.Crux: Tell me my young friend, would you like to earn some pocket money?
[17.01.2020 19:54:01] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Kirara: right now i am on debt with civilians in gallia, and kusary people, and of course the people who accept me
[17.01.2020 19:54:59] [VC]Juliet.Crux: Here is a deal.
[17.01.2020 19:55:13] [VC]Juliet.Crux: We represent the Voltaire Collective.
[17.01.2020 19:55:39] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Kirara: Deal? okay...
[17.01.2020 19:55:41] [VC]Juliet.Crux: And we would like to hire your services, both for exploring, and transportation.
[17.01.2020 19:55:59] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Kirara: what is the request?
[17.01.2020 19:56:08] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Are you sure about that, Crux ?
[17.01.2020 19:56:29] [VC]Juliet.Crux: I am.
[17.01.2020 19:56:35] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Kirara: Tell me, you need something?
[17.01.2020 19:56:43] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Very well
[17.01.2020 19:56:54] [VC]Juliet.Crux: You know, we've got certain supplies in need for transporting in.
[17.01.2020 19:57:04] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: I suppose we'll see if the Crayterians are really trustworthy.
[17.01.2020 19:57:21] [VC]Juliet.Crux: Make contact with us, and we'll make it worthwile.
[17.01.2020 19:57:24] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Lis.Bleu
[17.01.2020 19:57:38] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Ah, a Freelancer.
[17.01.2020 19:57:53] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Kirara: Well, i can try make the job of course, but i will help if requested, that is the ethic of a CR Vessel ... and me
[17.01.2020 19:58:08] [VC]Juliet.Crux: I hoped you'd answer this.
[17.01.2020 19:58:16] [VC]Juliet.Crux: See you around.
[17.01.2020 19:58:32] =CR=ILL-Aquaria: Okay...
[17.01.2020 19:58:43] [VC]Maria.Lacroix: Farewell
COMM ID: Maria Lacroix
TARGET ID: Collective Message Dump
SUBJECT: N/A
ENCRYPTION: Medium
I know my presence has been rather...lacking, however I am still with the Collective, I'm afraid these are daring times, and the Confederacy is still at large to wipe us out, so sometimes it's better to draw away the attention from us.
Now onto the matter at hand then.
During a raid to the heart of Gallia, we managed to draw the attention of a Confederate battlecruiser, GDFS-A.Vio
I was onboard the Obsidian Sonnet, Juliet being on the La Levrette, and finally Neo Bechard joined us as well in action.
Together we managed to take care of that battlecruiser, and we didn't encounter any further issues later on.