Today was difficult, and not nearly so rewarding. I report as follows.
It was brought to my attention that there were intruders of unknown origin in Alpha space. I launched from our plantation on Malta to look. In space I saw numerous contacts, all who flew Rheinland vessels. They identified themselves as Buro and wished to buy our orange for research. As Rheinland is unfriendly, I landed to rouse Commandante Contari and inform him of their request. After talking with Commandante Contari I relaunched to inform them we would not sell them our orange. They were not pleased with this and assaulted my person, wishing to steal from my very blood what their money would not buy. Outnumbered four to one I fought while Commandante Contari and Familiare Como roused themselves to my aid. When Commandante Contari appeared they broke engagement, only to lie to him as to why they had attacked. Upon his order we attacked the enemy again for their deceit. I myself nearly claimed one of theirs when ion baffles got in the way, only to have my vessel struck from behind and lost to one of theirs during those crucial few moments. It is my understanding that the Buro was driven off in the end after suffering two losses. This is all.
Addio.
~D. Celestino
(--- USER SIGNING OFF: Drago Celestino, Lanciere ---)