Message Received - Neural Net access code 9472001835
To:Communications Hub Sender:Gefreiter Konrad Lichter Origin:Kreuzberg Depot
Report 12-09-824
Mitkämpfer,
I was itching to get some more flight time under my belt yesterday, so I set out into Neu Berlin to watch the lanes and check transports bound for the capital. I got a little more than I had bargained for.
Mission Objective: Patrol
Commanding Officer: Gefreiter Konrad Lichter - DWR|Konrad.Lichter (Sabre VHF)
Friendly Forces:
N/A
Notable Encounters:
•JSS-Punblade - Neutral A friendly Junker Pilgrim liner, carrying a load of gin towards planet Neu Berlin. Hardly valuable cargo worth keeping out of the hands of the Federals, but the captain was very forthcoming with his donation, despite not being too inquisitive regarding our cause. Opportunistic fellow, the way he talked about salvaging my ship and not my pod, but then, what Junker isn't?
•BHG|Quicksilver, - Hostile A Guild hunter, piloting a Manta if I recall. Short and to the point, I was just a payday as far as he was concerned. We engaged in short order, gave him a few good scratches, but he ended up besting me. Somewhat embarrassing to be taken down by such mercenary trash. This calls for more time in the sims.
•Hobb.Okei - Hostile An MND snubcraft of some description, arrived during my combat with the Guild pilot. He seemed content to observe. Bit of an abrasive gentleman judging by the comm log.
The incidents occurred at the halfway point on the lane between planet Neu Berlin and the Battleship Strausberg's position. I had cut the lane when I saw the Punblade approaching, after which we had our discussion. By the time we had finished our exchange, I was ready to pull away, but the Guild pilot arrived and I may have been eager for a little target practice. Needless to say it did not go how I had planned.
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: Captain. If you would please halt for a quick inspection. DWR|Konrad.Lichter: Just an honest gin hauler, eh?
JSS-Punblade: Shug : Well, I'm a simple alcohol merchant. I'm sure my goods won't be worth much to you...
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: Ja, you are correct. However, I am interested in something else.
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: If you are aware of die Weisse Rose, I would ask if you are interested in a donation, junker.
JSS-Punblade: Shug : As long as it doesn't eat too much into my profit for my run. This ship breaks down more than I'd like... *laughs*
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: I only ask for however much you'd be willing to spare for our movement.
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: If you'd rather not, that is up to you. This isn't a robbery.
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: I just make a point of checking vessels bound for Neu Berlin.
JSS-Punblade: Shug : Well, I estimate I'd only make about 7 million on this run - a couple of million of that'll go towards stock and repairs
JSS-Punblade: Shug : Call it 5 million for now?
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: That's a lot out of your pocket, but I won't turn it down mein freund.
JSS-Punblade: Shug : True, but I should make a killing heading to Liberty with Rheinbeir...
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: They could use a taste of real culture up that way, for sure.
<You have received 5.000.000 credits from JSS-Punblade>
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: Vielen dank. This contribution is far larger than I usually receive.
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: I promise you we'll put it to good use.
JSS-Punblade: Shug : *laughs* I might swing by with a load of gin for you lads sometime.
JSS-Punblade: Shug : Anyway, hopefully you stay safe out here. You seem to have attracted some attention.
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: Bah, just bounty hunter lowlifes. Expendable lot. Can't even shoot straight.
JSS-Punblade: Shug : *laughs* they never can...
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: Keep safe yourself, junker. Someone on Kreutzberg could probably point you to Bruchsal if you want to make good on that gin.
JSS-Punblade: Shug : I believe my engineer has been there before back in his piloting days. Of course, he has his hands full here now
BHG|Quicksilver,: Whats this.
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: Well, one of them has some good sense.
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: Tag. Just exchanging words with a kind gentleman is all.
BHG|Quicksilver,: A bounty, wandering about?
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: Not easily claimed.
JSS-Punblade: Shug : Don't look at me hunter, I'm simply an alcohol merchant. Last thing I want is more repairs on this junkheap.
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: You're welcome to try your luck.
BHG|Quicksilver,: I'm not looking at you.
BHG|Quicksilver,: I think I will try my luck.
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: Be my guest.
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: Locking target.
BHG|Quicksilver,: Lets go then.
JSS-Punblade: Shug : Just as well - there's no bounty in traders... *laughs*
JSS-Punblade: Shug : I might hang around for the salvage though, whichever way it goes...
JSS-Punblade: Shug : Don't worry, I ain't getting involved - the crew's wanting a better view for their bets...
DWR|Konrad.Lichter: How touching.
JSS-Punblade: Shug : Don't worry - it's 45/50 just now...
JSS-Punblade: Shug : In your favour, of course, Konrad - based on your skills.
JSS-Punblade: Shug : More visitors, eh? Don't mind me - I'm just here for the salvage - I ain't getting involved in the fight
JSS-Punblade: Shug : As you can see, army man, I'm simply an alcohol trader. I'll not turn down salvage rights from this fight though
Hobb.Okei: Are we friends?
JSS-Punblade: Shug : I don't know you, but you're in a military ship.
Hobb.Okei: You keep talking to me like we're friends.
JSS-Punblade: Shug : Just making clear I'm not involved in the fight between the Bundschuh & Bounty Hunter.
JSS-Punblade: Shug : Ah, another nice little debris field to salvage... *laughs* I've no space for the escape pods though.
<System reporting catastrophic failure. Shutting down.>
I steered my pod in the general direction of Kreuzberg and got scooped up by one of the flights near there. I've already arranged for some transport back to Bruchsal and will be on-station within a few hours.
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