Following inspection of Sydney Station in the Omicron Theta system to ensure Guild ships have docking access, which is indeed the case, a freelance transport was encountered and scanned in the Sigma-17 system. The ship had a hold full of what were unmistakably alien artifacts, but of a composition not witnessed before.
In exchange for both information and the safe transfer of this cargo to my ship, the pilot was allowed to continue his journey without further consequences. The artifacts have been transported to Sigma-19 for study.
[10.12.2016 15:23:31] GMG|Namura.Maru: Good day, pilot. Please hold for routine inspection.
[10.12.2016 15:23:40] [IND]Simon.Says: What's that?
[10.12.2016 15:24:12] GMG|Namura.Maru: Scans are consistent with alien artifacts, but not of the exact composition I have seen before.
[10.12.2016 15:24:19] GMG|Namura.Maru: Are you aware alien artifacts are contraband in Guild space?
[10.12.2016 15:24:53] [IND]Simon.Says: I was unware these were alien in nature, I was told by a zoner I trade with for them that they were mere trinkets.
[10.12.2016 15:25:15] GMG|Namura.Maru: Do you have any information on how the zoner acquired them?
[10.12.2016 15:25:39] [IND]Simon.Says: I'm am sorry I don't. He told me they were collectors items from the Omicrons.
[10.12.2016 15:26:29] GMG|Namura.Maru: This is most concerning.
[10.12.2016 15:27:12] [IND]Simon.Says: Listen good sir, I don't mean to cause any trouble, is there any way I can take care of this quietly? I have a reputation to
[10.12.2016 15:27:37] [IND]Simon.Says: maintain and I want the GMG or anyone else to think I Was involved in something untoward.
[10.12.2016 15:27:57] [IND]Simon.Says: *wouldnt want*
[10.12.2016 15:28:22] GMG|Namura.Maru: Well, you are undeniably hauling alien artifacts in Guild space, which is violation of Guild law.
[10.12.2016 15:28:42] GMG|Namura.Maru: But I do admit this is the first instance of this kind being encountered in Guild space.
[10.12.2016 15:29:02] GMG|Namura.Maru: As such, I am willing to exercise discretion on the matter.
[10.12.2016 15:29:16] GMG|Namura.Maru: Please transfer your cargo to my ship, and I will be happy to consider the case closed.
[10.12.2016 15:29:34] [IND]Simon.Says: Fair enough, I am happy to give them to you for study.
[10.12.2016 15:30:11] GMG|Namura.Maru: Thank you for your cooperation on this matter. The Guild will study these artifacts.
[10.12.2016 15:30:19] GMG|Namura.Maru: Please be sure to observe Guild law at all times in Guild space.
[10.12.2016 15:30:25] GMG|Namura.Maru: You may proceed at your leisure. Please enjoy your flight.
[10.12.2016 15:30:28] [IND]Simon.Says: The IND is always more than happy to cooperate with local authorities.
Later the same day, a serious incident occured in Sigma-13. Massive energy readings were suddenly reported by both Gas Miner Naha and Helgoland Station, appearing without warning. Given the natural interference of the Crow Nebula, the true strength of these signatures is unclear but can safely be assumed to be of an astronomical scale.
The Guild was evidently not the only group to suspect something was wrong, as heavy assets belong to the Kusari Naval Forces, the destroyer Okinoshima and battleship Katana arrived to lend their assistance. Given the severity of the situation was unknown at the time of their arrival, they were temporarily granted access to Guild space.
Ship scanners began to lose performance on approach to the origin of the anomalous readings, but further investigation revealed a large alien structure lurking in the cloud. The area had previously been confirmed to be clear, and although how it came to be is unknown, some clues were left behind later. Large Nomad ships of a previously unknown composition were on the scene, and had attracted the attention of many assorted ships, including a Core Mako.
Several waves of Nomad ships attacked the area in an unusual pattern that would likely not be employed by any human military, leading to the destruction of many Nomad ships and an overall but costly human victory, with the large structure destroyed, before the remaining aliens disappeared into the Nebula. It is possible this incursion was a test of new battle strategies, or a feint to probe the security of the Sigma systems. Contact shall be made with the Order.
In the aftermath of the battle, a great deal of alien materials were salvaged from the wreckage, including a power cell. Several pieces of wreckage are strangely exhibiting the same electromagnetic readings as commonly recorded around jumpholes. The recent boost in The Guild's research capabilities as a result of the enlistment of several experienced scientists from Cambridge will go a long way in our attempts to ascertain exactly what happened and what information can be gleaned from it.
Fortunately, some assistance has arisen in the unlikely form of an independent Zoner researcher, who was present at the attack. He has shared his findings with The Guild, and directly transferred local copies of his data to my ship, which were subsequently uploaded to the GMG intranet via Gas Miner Naha for investigation.
[11.12.2016 23:52:08] Pionero: It's a good thing that I managed to get in contact with you, senhor, I've found this strange... thing after the infestation -
[11.12.2016 23:52:10] Pionero: incident
[11.12.2016 23:53:44] GMG|Namura.Maru: Good day, Zoner. I believe you were present when the Nomads invaded Sigma-13.
[11.12.2016 23:54:17] Pionero: You are correct, senhor. My vessel had received a report about a strange anomaly occurring in this system
[11.12.2016 23:54:43] GMG|Namura.Maru: A Nomad construct, apparently. Alone, The Guild would have been in serious trouble.
[11.12.2016 23:54:47] Pionero: We came as quickly as we could to investigate.
[11.12.2016 23:54:58] GMG|Namura.Maru: Fortunately, many ships belonging to local factions arrived to assist.
[11.12.2016 23:55:18] GMG|Namura.Maru: The Guild recovered several alien materials of interest, for study.
[11.12.2016 23:55:43] GMG|Namura.Maru: Your assistance in the situation is most appreciated.
[11.12.2016 23:55:46] Pionero: I believe that's why I'm here as well senhor
[11.12.2016 23:55:59] GMG|Namura.Maru: Might you have further information?
[11.12.2016 23:56:27] Pionero: Claro, in fact, I believe that it is, well, out of my area of expertise
[11.12.2016 23:56:36] Pionero: See, when we arrived to the incident area
[11.12.2016 23:56:58] Pionero: we found a strange structure, our scanners could not identify it as with most present
[11.12.2016 23:57:25] GMG|Namura.Maru: Our data is consistent with an unknown alien structure.
[11.12.2016 23:57:29] Pionero: But after the fight erupted, we managed to recover several samples and make scans on the surrounding cloud.
[11.12.2016 23:58:02] Pionero: Correcto
[11.12.2016 23:58:14] Pionero: its morphology is consistent with that of an alien installation
[11.12.2016 23:58:16] GMG|Namura.Maru: Ah, I see. Guild assets were preoccupied with ensuring the safety of the ships and general area at the time.
[11.12.2016 23:58:32] GMG|Namura.Maru: Should you have any data on the alien incursion, it would be most welcome.
[11.12.2016 23:58:52] Pionero: I do, senhor, in fact, too detailed for us to be able to make anything out of it
[11.12.2016 23:59:25] Pionero: We investigated the samples and data we could collect but I'm afraid the readings we could get are way too-
[11.12.2016 23:59:32] Pionero: close to the metal for us to decipher it
[12.12.2016 00:00:12] Pionero: We picked samples, ran a scan, no detections, then progressively raised the sensitivity until we had this.... monster of a -
[12.12.2016 00:00:31] Pionero: result report, it's taking up half of our harddrive
[12.12.2016 00:01:05] GMG|Namura.Maru: Our data is limited. Should you wish to cooperate on this matter, The Guild would be most grateful.
[12.12.2016 00:01:31] GMG|Namura.Maru: The alien menace is recognised as a major threat to the colonies.
[12.12.2016 00:01:46] Pionero: Por supuesto! I do wish to cooperate with the Guild, considering that the incident occurred within your jurisdiction, it's only
[12.12.2016 00:01:54] Pionero: fair that I gave the information to you, senhor
[12.12.2016 00:02:26] GMG|Namura.Maru: Your assistance is appreciated. I would recommend that you share any data you may have acquired, and in return, The Guild can
[12.12.2016 00:02:45] GMG|Namura.Maru: share any further research with you personally, in order to come to productive conclusion on the matter.
[12.12.2016 00:02:57] GMG|Namura.Maru: Might this be satisfactory?
[12.12.2016 00:03:26] Pionero: Claro, well I believe that we might benefit from this further as well. See, my vessel is an exploration vessel, as I said, so -
[12.12.2016 00:04:05] Pionero: further contact between us could be potentially beneficial for both parties in the future. Gas vein prospection, anomaly-
[12.12.2016 00:04:22] Pionero: exploration, the sort of things you could be interested in.
[12.12.2016 00:05:01] GMG|Namura.Maru: Indeed. I am Guildmaster Keiji Namura. Might I know your name?
[12.12.2016 00:05:29] Pionero: Of course. My name is Ricardo Molina, senhor.
[12.12.2016 00:05:47] GMG|Namura.Maru: It is a pleasure, Mr. Molina.
[12.12.2016 00:05:58] Pionero: Don't mind the hispanian name, I do have origins in the Cretan empire, but I don't approve of their activities.
[12.12.2016 00:06:23] Pionero: Thus my current affiliation, for a more legitimate vocation.
[12.12.2016 00:06:26] GMG|Namura.Maru: The Corsairs are mortal foes of The Guild. However, I trust your intentions to be sincere.
[12.12.2016 00:06:43] GMG|Namura.Maru: Were they not, I would not expect to be drawing breath.
[12.12.2016 00:06:52] Pionero: I assure you that your trust is not misplaced, senhor.
[12.12.2016 00:07:37] Pionero: Very well then. I need to warn that this data is, as I said, very detailed, senhor
[12.12.2016 00:07:40] GMG|Namura.Maru: The Gas Miner Naha is not particularly outfitted with an impressive science lab, but it can surely serve as a temporary
[12.12.2016 00:07:47] GMG|Namura.Maru: for any data you may have acquired.
[12.12.2016 00:08:14] GMG|Namura.Maru: Might you transfer your findings to my ship's computers, so they may be backed up on Guild servers for safe keeping?
[12.12.2016 00:08:40] Pionero: Claro, do with it as you wish. I'm afraid that the data is very, very detailed, however, so a wireless transfer is of very high
[12.12.2016 00:08:43] Pionero: risk of corruption
[12.12.2016 00:08:55] Pionero: I will need to transfer the drives physically to your vessel
[12.12.2016 00:09:17] Pionero: To ensure data integrity
[12.12.2016 00:09:23] GMG|Namura.Maru: That will of course be possible, and most prudent.
[12.12.2016 00:09:39] Pionero: Very well.
[12.12.2016 00:09:55] Pionero: Hang on, let me lock on the tractor transfer system.
[12.12.2016 00:10:19] GMG|Namura.Maru: Your data has been received.
[12.12.2016 00:10:34] Pionero: Transfer complete, the hard drives are on your ship now, aren't they?
[12.12.2016 00:11:09] GMG|Namura.Maru: I can indeed confirm I am in possession of your hard drives.
[12.12.2016 00:11:30] Pionero: Muy bien, that confirms the success
[12.12.2016 00:12:23] Pionero: I would advise to keep them in a very well ventilated area, however, to ensure that they don't overheat and cause something
[12.12.2016 00:12:33] GMG|Namura.Maru: In order to ensure the integrity of the drives and their data, I would like to transfer the information to the Gas Miner Naha
[12.12.2016 00:12:35] GMG|Namura.Maru: database.
[12.12.2016 00:12:37] Pionero: to break down and corrupt the data.
[12.12.2016 00:12:43] GMG|Namura.Maru: Understood.
[12.12.2016 00:12:51] GMG|Namura.Maru: Again, your assistance is most appreciated.
[12.12.2016 00:12:54] Pionero: Claro, do with it as you wish, senhor, the data's yours now
[12.12.2016 00:13:14] Pionero: I'm glad to be of assistance.
[12.12.2016 00:13:15] GMG|Namura.Maru: I shall ensure the data is backed up immediately, and contact you over the neural net with any further information.
[12.12.2016 00:13:25] GMG|Namura.Maru: In the meantime, please consider yourself most welcome in Guild space.
[12.12.2016 00:13:58] Pionero: I'm honored, senhor
[12.12.2016 00:14:20] GMG|Namura.Maru: Excellent. I must moor with the Naha. Please enjoy the rest of your day.
[12.12.2016 00:14:35] Pionero: And thanks for the info offer, I'll see if I can get something helpful for you out of it, if possible
[12.12.2016 00:14:50] Pionero: Muy bien, a pleasure to be of assistance.
The penultimate event of note involved a Core "Mako" Battleship, originally detected on its way to Planet Hiran, and failing to comply with directives instructing it to come to a stop. It continued to move towards the Luxury Liner Hawaii, likely since its captain was aware it was in violation of Guild law. The ship did eventually come to hold position and scans determined it to be in possession of alien materials, its second infraction.
The captain refused demands its cargo be confiscated, and moored with the Hawaii to avoid prosecution. Communications for both the captain and Orbital Spa and Cruise are presently being composed.
[12.12.2016 12:27:17] GMG|Keiji'Namura: Core ship, please come to a stop.
[12.12.2016 12:27:54] Neviden: Servus. What could I help you?
[12.12.2016 12:28:13] GMG|Keiji'Namura: Please explain your presence.
[12.12.2016 12:28:43] Neviden: I have a trading contract. And I bring the products to Sigma-19
[12.12.2016 12:29:02] Neviden: The customer will come here, too.
[12.12.2016 12:29:13] GMG|Keiji'Namura: Ah, you are delivering alien remains to Sigma-19. What is your final destination, and who are you meeting?
[12.12.2016 12:29:34] Neviden: My final destination is Gas Miner Ogashawa
[12.12.2016 12:29:55] GMG|Keiji'Namura: I am afraid that will not be possible. You do not have permission to moor with the Ogashawa.
[12.12.2016 12:30:11] GMG|Keiji'Namura: Capital vessels are not permitted in Guild space without prior authorisation. Authorisation you do not have.
[12.12.2016 12:30:11] Neviden: How could I get that permission?
[12.12.2016 12:30:27] GMG|Keiji'Namura: Furthermore, the transport of alien materials in Guild space is prohibited.
[12.12.2016 12:30:45] GMG|Keiji'Namura: You may request permission for safe transit through the Sigmas over the neural net.
[12.12.2016 12:30:50] Neviden: Oh, my stupid head.
[12.12.2016 12:30:54] GMG|Keiji'Namura: Once you transfer your cargo to my ship and vacate the Sigma systems.
[12.12.2016 12:31:03] Neviden: So I'm violating rule here?
[12.12.2016 12:31:06] GMG|Keiji'Namura: Yes. Two.
[12.12.2016 12:31:34] Neviden: Well, I can't tranfer these goods. It's pricy
[12.12.2016 12:31:45] Neviden: I could pay the fine and leave.
[12.12.2016 12:31:54] GMG|Keiji'Namura: Your cargo is clear violation of Guild law, and is to be confiscated.
[12.12.2016 12:32:22] Neviden: Oh, come one... you know these are that high price.
[12.12.2016 12:32:53] GMG|Keiji'Namura: I am afraid that is not relevant. You are flying a battleship in Guild space without permission, and carrying contraband.
[12.12.2016 12:33:06] GMG|Keiji'Namura: It must be confiscated, and you escorted out of the Sigma systems.
[12.12.2016 12:33:43] Neviden: I'm afraid that I only follow the leaving order, not your demand.
[12.12.2016 12:34:06] GMG|Keiji'Namura: Failure to comply with Guild directives may result in ship destruction. Please transfer your cargo to my ship.
[12.12.2016 12:34:16] Neviden: I refuse, sorry.
[12.12.2016 12:34:17] 2016-12-12 12:34:16 SMT Traffic control alert: Neviden has requested to dock
Finally, a Hogosha base has been discovered in the Okinawa system. A Hogosha fighter was discovered in Sigma-19 and, evidently feeling outmatched, immediately vanished through the nearby Okinawa jumphole. It fled through the Hasuda Asteroid Field, and, shortly after a declaration of intent, made an emergency landing on a previously unknown installation.
[12.12.2016 21:10:03] GMG|Keiji''Namura: Hogosha ship, come to a stop.
[12.12.2016 21:10:19] [HA]-$|Yukari.Yakumo: Uh... better not.
[12.12.2016 21:11:37] GMG|Keiji''Namura: You are tresspassing in Guild space and failing to comply with Guild directives.
[12.12.2016 21:11:42] GMG|Keiji''Namura: Your ship is to be destroyed.
[12.12.2016 21:11:45] GMG|Keiji''Namura: Discharging weapons.
[12.12.2016 21:11:57] [HA]-$|Yukari.Yakumo: you don't say... i know that myself.
[12.12.2016 21:12:58] 2016-12-12 21:12:56 SMT Traffic control alert: [HA]-$|Yukari.Yakumo has requested to dock