I have two Tau Space interceptions to report, one cardamine and one slave incident.
First, "Graciela.Darkheart", an Outcast Pirate Train smuggling vessel was trying to sneak through T23 with a full load of cardamine. I stopped the vessel and forced it's captain to release all drugs without much hassle.
The second incident was a considerably bigger operation. A Contari Lance convoy was spotted heading towards the T37 jumphole; I stopped all transports just before they were able to jump away. One of their cargo-vessels held close to 5000 slaves, the Trieste. I quickly proposed a deal, that was focused on freeing the persons onboard the Outcast transport. Luckily the Maltese agreed and two armored Guild Transports began securing the human cargo - IMG|Bonus.Runner and IMG|Hearty.Endeavour. The complete incident went without a single shot fired, which indicates a full success.
Quote:CL}CT-Trieste: Luke: A dramatic turn of events.
CL}CT-Firenzuola: This makes quite the role-reversal.
CL}CT-Trieste: Luke: What might you want?
IMG|Raymon:Lister: I am only interested in the Slave transport.
IMG|Raymon:Lister: And I propose a deal.
IMG|Raymon:Lister: I'll let go the Neon shipments unharassed, if you agree on letting go the slaves.
CL}CT-Trieste: Luke: *sighs*...not in any position to negotiate. My escorts appear to have deserted.
CL}CT-Firenzuola: Renato: I value that proposal, si.
IMG|Raymon:Lister: So we do agree on that, very good.
CL}CT-Firenzuola: I suppose you are going to wait for a transport to pick them up?
IMG|Raymon:Lister: Exactly.
(...)
IMG|Bonus.Runner: Barrett: in position
IMG|Bonus.Runner: Barrett: sorry, best i could muster on such short notice
IMG|Raymon:Lister: Trieste, begin transferring the slaves.
IMG|Java.One: But, hurty hurty.
IMG|Bonus.Runner: Barrett: Still 225 to go
IMG|Hearty.Endeavour: Well, looking to help where I can, but as long as they are safe.
IMG|Raymon:Lister: Okay we need some more cargo space here.
IMG|Bonus.Runner: Barrett: get an annapurna here! *shouts*
IMG|Hearty.Endeavour: I've got it, Barrett.
IMG|Raymon:Lister: Bonus Runner, bring these people to safety.
IMG|Bonus.Runner: Barrett: sure Lister, heading there now
IMG|Bonus.Runner: Barrett: Java, this is bonus. get ready for some work
CL}CT-Trieste: Luke: Hold is empty.
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Over the time since my last report I partook in several engagements within the Tau and Omega regions.
Two larger engagements in the Taus [T37 - Freeport, T39] ended in an IMG/CR/BHG retreat, however we managed to take out numerous enemies while the battles lasted, including a Storta Cruiser and a Tridente Gunboat along several fighters.
Furthermore an Outcast Gunboat attempted to harass the Omega 7 mining areas. It was swiftly taken out by a wing of IMG bombers near Freistadt.
Additionally, I took out a smuggler as well as an Outcast Tridente near Java station on my regular patrols.
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For reference
As outlined in the linked transmission, this report also covers the retrieval of the XB1-Aigaion from Planet Baja.
The initial situation of the cruiser was:
1.) Damaged Engines
2.) Inoperate Shields
After the exact location of the Aigaion was verified, a small wing consisting of a CR pilot and myself flew to the coordinates to guide the battlecruiser to Sabah station, where its shield and engines underwent rudimental repairs in order to prepare it for its flight to the initial destination - Jakarta. This was later changed to Singapore as Jakarta's capacities were at their limits.
In a large operation including IMG, CR, UC, ALG, BHG and even Order assets the cruiser was carefully moved into the Taus.
Several times the shield and engines failed, leading to peculiar situations in open space, with the Aigaion extremely vulnerable. However, no hostiles were encountered until the convoy reached T23.
As the damaged cruiser flew around the hot zone in the east part of the system, an Outcast Sabre disrupted the convoy, causing almost a complete halt of the Aigaion.
The crew of the Euryphrasia found a quick solution: Towing the battlecruiser with the Thanatos while all escort ships keep the Outcast busy. With success, the plan was applied; both cruisers reached Jakarta undamaged, while Outcast opposition was held back near Java.
After a quick change of destination to Singapore and an incidentless further flight, the XB1-Aigaion was brought to the Singapore Shipyard Drydocks.
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Signed,Raymon Lister
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