Comm ID:Nero Berlioz Location:Unknown Recipient:Apostatas High Command
Saludos.
I decided to do a patrol run in Theta now that system wide activity is at an all time high. Corsair military activity has decreased as of late but there are still scout ships around and other civilian ships flying in and out of Freeport 9. I was lucky enough to remain unseen and managed to find a Junker transport passing by. After intercepting it my cargo scan reported that the ship was carrying artifacts. A short interrogation revealed that the Junker had purchased these artifacts at Crete and planned to sell them at Kurile, though this was most likely false information. As you know, the word of a smuggler can not be trusted. However, the pilot complied to my demands and the artifacts were destroyed. Hopefully one less smuggler to fuel the elder's economy on Crete.
I did not get a recording of the transport due to my ship's systems suffering some minor damage caused by radiation, but the communication logs have survived and will be attached at the end of this report.
I was later accompanied by Miguel Blancos. We encountered a pilot of the Gas Miners Guild whose name was Guildmaster Keiji Namura. He had spotted the smuggler transport as well and shared his gratitude for dealing with it. We seem to share common views when it comes to the artifact trade. They also have an interest in the research of Alien organisms. A mutually beneficial relationship between our organizations could be a possibility. Senor Namura informed us that they would reach out to us regarding this.
I will continue to patrol Theta as soon as my ship's systems have been repaired and restored.
[27.12.2018 00:21:14] ApS|N.Berlioz: Hold up for a moment.
[27.12.2018 00:21:17] The.Apothecary: Yo, what.
[27.12.2018 00:21:54] ApS|N.Berlioz: Please dont move senor. I need to ask you some questions.
[27.12.2018 00:22:12] ApS|N.Berlioz: Where are you heading to?
[27.12.2018 00:22:23] The.Apothecary: I swear on my Timbs. If this gon' be a waste of time.
[27.12.2018 00:22:26] ApS|N.Berlioz: Your ship is moving, please cut your engines.
[27.12.2018 00:22:36] ApS|N.Berlioz: Gracias.
[27.12.2018 00:22:53] The.Apothecary: Headin' for Kurile.
[27.12.2018 00:23:15] ApS|N.Berlioz: Where did you pick up those artifacts from?
[27.12.2018 00:23:28] The.Apothecary: *They squint.*
[27.12.2018 00:23:47] The.Apothecary: Where ya think? Anyone else but the Corsairs on Crete selling them for cheap?
[27.12.2018 00:24:16] ApS|N.Berlioz: Ok senor. I will give you two options.
[27.12.2018 00:24:37] ApS|N.Berlioz: One, you drop your artifacts and leave peacefully.
[27.12.2018 00:25:09] ApS|N.Berlioz: Two, you resist and I will have to blow a hole into your ship, destroying your artifacts either way.
[27.12.2018 00:25:28] The.Apothecary: Deadass?
[27.12.2018 00:25:46] ApS|N.Berlioz: Forgive my manners, but this is your ultimatum senor.
[27.12.2018 00:25:48] GMG-Namura.Maru: Good day, pilots.
[27.12.2018 00:25:53] ApS|N.Berlioz: Saludos.
[27.12.2018 00:26:14] GMG-Namura.Maru: Ah, an artifact smuggler. Must unfortunate.
[27.12.2018 00:26:20] The.Apothecary: Swear those people nowadays man.
[27.12.2018 00:26:40] ApS|N.Berlioz: Now what will it be senor?
[27.12.2018 00:26:49] The.Apothecary: Check yer sensors.
[27.12.2018 00:27:44] ApS|N.Berlioz: Gracias senor. That is all I wanted. Please do not come here again with artifacts.
[27.12.2018 00:30:15] GMG-Namura.Maru: That Junker's trajectory indicates he was preparing to jump to Guild space with a load of contraband.
[27.12.2018 00:30:26] ApS|N.Berlioz: Forgive me for not recognizing your presence Maru.
[27.12.2018 00:30:31] ApS|El.Diablo: Who are you?
[27.12.2018 00:30:42] GMG-Namura.Maru: Guildmaster Keiji Namura, of the Gas Miners Guild.
[27.12.2018 00:30:57] GMG-Namura.Maru: Our respective organisations have been in contact in the past.
[27.12.2018 00:31:06] ApS|N.Berlioz: Pleased to meet you senor, or is it senora?
[27.12.2018 00:31:13] ApS|El.Diablo: I heard, yes
[27.12.2018 00:31:15] GMG-Namura.Maru: Senor.
[27.12.2018 00:31:20] ApS|El.Diablo: How can we help you?
[27.12.2018 00:31:41] GMG-Namura.Maru: I would simply like to comment that it is most fortunate you interdicted the smuggler when you did.
[27.12.2018 00:31:57] GMG-Namura.Maru: The alien artifact trade is an unsavoury business that fuels criminality throughout the Sirius Sector.
[27.12.2018 00:32:15] ApS|El.Diablo: That's our job Senor
[27.12.2018 00:32:35] ApS|El.Diablo: Yet I don't think you came till here just for this
[27.12.2018 00:32:59] GMG-Namura.Maru: I am otherwise merely passing through. The Guild has great interest in the study of the alien organisms of this system.
[27.12.2018 00:33:05] ApS|N.Berlioz: Good to know we share a common view on that.
[27.12.2018 00:33:27] ApS|El.Diablo: I thought Sigma 17 was filled with those...
[27.12.2018 00:33:55] GMG-Namura.Maru: There is a species native to Planet Kurile that is most beneficial to the terraforming process.
[27.12.2018 00:34:07] GMG-Namura.Maru: Their neighbours in Omicron Theta appear to be of a slightly different strain.
[27.12.2018 00:34:33] ApS|N.Berlioz: Senor Maru.
[27.12.2018 00:34:54] ApS|N.Berlioz: The junker we just stopped, he claimed to be heading to Kurile.
[27.12.2018 00:35:07] GMG-Namura.Maru: Unlikely. It does not have functioning orbital entry facilities.
[27.12.2018 00:35:28] GMG-Namura.Maru: Furthermore, he would not find a buyer for his contraband there.
[27.12.2018 00:35:42] GMG-Namura.Maru: This is likely a lie in an attempt to secure passage through the system.
[27.12.2018 00:36:15] ApS|N.Berlioz: Well, I don't trust the word of a junker anyways.
[27.12.2018 00:36:48] GMG-Namura.Maru: I must return to Guild space. Thank you for the privilege of your time.
[27.12.2018 00:36:57] ApS|El.Diablo: We fight each and everydady smugglers Senor
[27.12.2018 00:37:01] GMG-Namura.Maru: Perhaps there is potential for collaboration between our groups in ensuring our mutual security.
[27.12.2018 00:37:08] ApS|N.Berlioz: Senor Maru, if it is alien organisms that you are interested in. We might have some we could share to you.
[27.12.2018 00:37:14] ApS|El.Diablo: There could be
[27.12.2018 00:37:20] ApS|N.Berlioz: If you are interested.
[27.12.2018 00:37:29] ApS|El.Diablo: Oh I'm sorry, where are my manners
[27.12.2018 00:37:38] GMG-Namura.Maru: The Guild is always on the lookout for business partners.
[27.12.2018 00:37:42] ApS|El.Diablo: I'm Miguel Blancos
[27.12.2018 00:37:47] GMG-Namura.Maru: A pleasure to meet you.
[27.12.2018 00:37:55] GMG-Namura.Maru: I must, for now, return to the Sigma systems.
[27.12.2018 00:38:01] ApS|El.Diablo: May I escort you?
[27.12.2018 00:38:13] GMG-Namura.Maru: As I recall, the Apostatas and Gas Miners Guild were attempting to establish relations.
[27.12.2018 00:38:14] ApS|N.Berlioz: We seem to share common views in more than just security.
[27.12.2018 00:38:26] GMG-Namura.Maru: Your offer is appreciated, however not required. My route is clear. Thank you.
[27.12.2018 00:38:54] ApS|N.Berlioz: My name is Nero Berlioz, I do believe I did not tell you my name either.
[27.12.2018 00:38:58] GMG-Namura.Maru: A pleasure.
[27.12.2018 00:39:05] ApS|El.Diablo: There were as I can recall aswell
[27.12.2018 00:39:27] ApS|El.Diablo: But I wasn't conducting the diplomatic mission
[27.12.2018 00:39:33] ApS|N.Berlioz: Si, maybe we need to establish those talks once again.
[27.12.2018 00:39:55] GMG-Namura.Maru: On my return to Sigma-19, I shall review our previous communications and attempt to resume where we left of.
[27.12.2018 00:40:03] GMG-Namura.Maru: Your time and thoughts on this matter have been most welcome.
[27.12.2018 00:40:16] GMG-Namura.Maru: I will now depart. Please enjoy the rest of your day.
[27.12.2018 00:40:17] ApS|N.Berlioz: Very well.
[27.12.2018 00:40:23] ApS|El.Diablo: You can dirrecly contact me, senor
[27.12.2018 00:40:40] ApS|N.Berlioz: Adios. Stay safe out there.