┝┅{Sender: Commander Corella Sonata ┝┅{Recipients: Deterrence High Command ┝┅{Location: Planet Crete, Omicron Gamma ┝┅{Subject: Convoy to Liberty
Hola Commanders,
Seems like the lucky bull never strikes once! Here I am, reporting to you with yet another successful convoy to distant skies under my command.
Our journey began with Planet Knossos, where our miners worked hard to fill up three heavy transports - including my own flagship, DTR-CCS>Megisti.Anesi, and our brother from the Black Flag Corsairs flying the "BFC|Pegaso". When the transports were full, I let Ioannis Daskalakis, captain of DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo plot the course for our convoy. When he first said that we're going through the Beta jump gate, I was skeptical. But, as his ship's name suggests, Ioannis is quite the stealth expert. We were in and out of Beta in no-time, long before the Outcasts would even notice. We then proceeded through Sigmas and then through Kusari space. We caught up with a Zoner vessel named "Wavefront," who agreed to escort us throughout the entire operation for nothing but the glory of the kill.
Upon reaching Colorado, we've had an unexpected yet predictable encounter with the Xenos. They demanded that we acquire their approval to move through Liberty space. Being a powerful criminal organization in Liberty, I had no intention whatsoever to get in trouble with them. After all, engaging them would mean trouble for the entirety of DTR. Following a rather rough negotiation, the Xenos approved of our operation and even agreed to follow as escorts. Here are some recordings from the Megisti Anesi:
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[01.01.2022 22:28:34] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Hola Xenos
[01.01.2022 22:28:42] XA-Cobra: You mind explaining what all of you are doing here?
[01.01.2022 22:28:47] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Trading
[01.01.2022 22:28:50] Wavefront: just passing through
[01.01.2022 22:28:51] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: Ola.
[01.01.2022 22:28:52] DTR-Filibuster: Hola.
[01.01.2022 22:28:52] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Wan't some relics?
[01.01.2022 22:28:52] XA-Cobra: Without our consent?
[01.01.2022 22:29:02] Wavefront: what consent?
[01.01.2022 22:29:09] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: Didn't we use to have your consent?
[01.01.2022 22:29:09] XA-Cobra: This is our home, not yours.
[01.01.2022 22:29:12] XA-Cobra: You ask before you walk in.
[01.01.2022 22:29:24] XA-Cobra: The only group that's asked has been the Brotherhood.
[01.01.2022 22:29:51] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Look, guy, we don't have much time and being targeted, we can deal, and good
[01.01.2022 22:29:53] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: We were among them, in many convoys, earlier last year.
[01.01.2022 22:29:54] Wavefront: auxo coming most likely
[01.01.2022 22:30:00] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Provide us escort, and you get 20 million credits
[01.01.2022 22:30:09] XA-Cobra: Unless you want your business trip cancelled, I would suggest more patience and respect.
[01.01.2022 22:30:13] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Xenos are neutral and good business partners
[01.01.2022 22:30:16] XA-Cobra: Calling me "guy" and being hasty is going to get you killed.
[01.01.2022 22:30:16] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: I do remember seeing you there at Ouray.
[01.01.2022 22:30:24] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Yea, we are being followed
[01.01.2022 22:30:27] XA-Cobra: And that's not a threat, it's a promise.
[01.01.2022 22:30:28] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: We do respect you
[01.01.2022 22:30:34] XA-Cobra: Then act like you do.
[01.01.2022 22:30:38] DTR-CCS>Megisti.Anesi: Corella: Hey, we don't want any trouble. What do you want from us to grant safe passage?
[01.01.2022 22:30:55] XA-Cobra: Where are you headed?
[01.01.2022 22:30:59] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: California
[01.01.2022 22:31:02] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Fontana
[01.01.2022 22:31:29] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: I wasn't aware every Corsair group needs a seperate allowance. Sorry, my bad.
[01.01.2022 22:31:46] XA-Cobra: It's basic courtesy.
[01.01.2022 22:31:55] XA-Cobra: But anyway.
[01.01.2022 22:32:01] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: If that is what you wish, I will make sure that I, and the Deterrence will arrange everything needed via the neural net.
[01.01.2022 22:32:05] XA-Cobra: I'm expecting an apology.
[01.01.2022 22:32:41] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: You have my apology. We did not mean to disrespect the Xenos.
[01.01.2022 22:32:47] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: We apologize for not providing the request beforehand because of lack of information, but we are willing to trade with you
[01.01.2022 22:32:51] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: And not only one time
[01.01.2022 22:32:54] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: More relics will come
[01.01.2022 22:32:58] XA-Cobra: Good.
[01.01.2022 22:33:15] DTR-CCS>Megisti.Anesi: Corella: An apology is definitely due. We understand the wrongs we've done and we should've applied for safe passage prior-
[01.01.2022 22:33:18] XA-Cobra: And for future correspondence, call me "Cobra" - not "guy."
[01.01.2022 22:33:22] DTR-CCS>Megisti.Anesi: -to coming here. We're sorry
[01.01.2022 22:33:40] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Alright, Cobra. 20 millions for protection till Fontana
[01.01.2022 22:33:53] XA-Cobra: You can do better than that.
[01.01.2022 22:34:00] XA-Cobra: This is a huge haul and you barged in here.
[01.01.2022 22:34:01] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: And relics to your market, obviously
[01.01.2022 22:34:03] XA-Cobra: Double it.
[01.01.2022 22:34:41] DTR-CCS>Megisti.Anesi: Corella: Well guys, what do you think?
[01.01.2022 22:34:57] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: I guess we can afford a goodwill gesture if it pays out on our next runs
[01.01.2022 22:35:07] XA-Cobra: Good, wire it.
[01.01.2022 22:35:10] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Let's check if they are trustworthy. After all Xenos are good for trade.
[01.01.2022 22:35:14] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: I am sending the money
[01.01.2022 22:35:23] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Done
[01.01.2022 22:35:46] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: Xenos always have their price. But from what I've heard, they have proven to be worth it.
[01.01.2022 22:35:51] XA-Cobra: Received, a pleasure.
[01.01.2022 22:35:58] XA-Cobra: Follow after us.
[01.01.2022 22:36:06] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Alright people, let's move till the filthy Auxo gets us
[01.01.2022 22:36:14] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: Allright, escorts after them. I go last.
[01.01.2022 22:36:14] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Jumping in
[01.01.2022 22:36:49] XA-Cobra: I hope you're here purely for transit.
Arriving at Ontario, we had a predictable encounter with a few Auxesians. However, they seemed to have no intention to engage in combat. Very non-typical of them.
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[01.01.2022 22:37:08] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Predictable
[01.01.2022 22:37:09] Vyrix: Mission indicates patrolling Kepler anomaly area.
[01.01.2022 22:37:13] DTR-CCS>Megisti.Anesi: Corella: Auxesians, what a surprise
[01.01.2022 22:37:14] Vyrix: Passing through.
[01.01.2022 22:37:14] A/)-Basilisk.1: Affirmative.
[01.01.2022 22:37:22] chramey: I hope those rare pieces of scientific material aren't destined for open markets.
[01.01.2022 22:37:25] XA-Cobra: Convoy, continue on course.
[01.01.2022 22:37:29] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: Why am I not surprised?
[01.01.2022 22:37:35] DTR-CCS>Megisti.Anesi: Corella: Affirmative
[01.01.2022 22:37:45] Vyrix: Why do they seem so nervous?
[01.01.2022 22:37:53] DTR-Filibuster: Filis: That was...peculiar.
[01.01.2022 22:37:54] chramey: They fear us, it's natural.
[01.01.2022 22:38:10] A/)-Basilisk.1: Proceeding to waypoint
We parted ways with the Xenos near Fontana, then went to pick up some Helium from Pennsylvania for the way back.
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[01.01.2022 22:43:28] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Thank you for your cooperation Xenos, we will be sure to keep saturating your market further. Safe skies.
[01.01.2022 22:43:37] XA-Cobra: Liberty or death.
[01.01.2022 22:43:46] 2022-01-01 20:43:45 SMT Traffic control alert: DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo has requested to dock
[01.01.2022 22:43:50] DTR-CCS>Megisti.Anesi: Corella: Ravenna Vult!
[01.01.2022 22:43:57] 2022-01-01 20:43:56 SMT Traffic control alert: DTR-CCS>Megisti.Anesi has requested to dock
[01.01.2022 22:44:15] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: Much appreciated, Cobra, Diadem. I will let you know next time we visit.
[01.01.2022 22:44:29] 2022-01-01 20:44:28 SMT Traffic control alert: BFC|Pegaso has requested to dock
Our way back was very interesting. Ioannis plotted a course through Bretonian space into the Omegas in an attempt to avoid conflict. An ally from The Brotherhood joined us on our way.
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[01.01.2022 23:14:16] BFC|Pegaso: Ola Pepe.
[01.01.2022 23:14:19] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Hola amigo
[01.01.2022 23:14:24] Pepe:Ladron-[TBH]: Hola hermanos.
[01.01.2022 23:14:36] BFC|Pegaso: We are heading to the Omegas. We might be followed. Could use our way.
[01.01.2022 23:14:37] DTR-Filibuster: Hola, compadre.
[01.01.2022 23:15:00] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Hola mate
[01.01.2022 23:15:04] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Have a deathwish?
[01.01.2022 23:15:06] Pepe:Ladron-[TBH]: is RV in cambridge ok?
[01.01.2022 23:15:11] Wavefront: heading omega 3 JH
[01.01.2022 23:15:17] BFC|Pegaso: No, RV on the way.
[01.01.2022 23:15:24] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Okay.
Despite Ioannis' stealthy course, we still had a very unpleasant encounter with the BAF. Our escorts, DTR-Filibuster and Pepe:Ladron-[TBH], were taken down by the Brets. Wavefront managed to catch the escape pods and return them safely to our home, while also slaying the Bretonians very efficiently.
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[01.01.2022 23:15:25] Wavefront: greetings
[01.01.2022 23:15:29] BAF|HMS-Indefatigable: French
[01.01.2022 23:15:37] DTR-CCS>Ghost.Bravo: Terminate him.
[01.01.2022 23:15:40] BAF|HMS-Indefatigable: French: This is Commander Seeley French, Armed Forces.
[01.01.2022 23:15:51] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: Oh my.
[01.01.2022 23:15:52] BAF|HMS-Indefatigable: French: Argh!
[01.01.2022 23:15:58] Wavefront: jumphole now
[01.01.2022 23:16:06] Wavefront: this group is under our protection
[01.01.2022 23:16:10] BAF|HMS-Indefatigable: French: Nay, you aren't going anywhere!
[01.01.2022 23:16:13] Wavefront: just passing through
[01.01.2022 23:16:18] BAF|HMS-Indefatigable: French: I cannot let Corsairs pass!
[01.01.2022 23:16:18] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: Stay off. You will regret it.
[01.01.2022 23:16:25] BAF|HMS-Indefatigable: French: Stop right there, please!
[01.01.2022 23:16:34] Wavefront: we are almost clear of bretonia territory
[01.01.2022 23:17:15] BAF|HMS-Indefatigable: French: Right then.
[01.01.2022 23:17:25] Wavefront: please hold off
[01.01.2022 23:17:32] Wavefront: we are beyond your territory now
[01.01.2022 23:17:45] BAF|HMS-Indefatigable: French: You disobeyed an officer's orders, this is what you get.
[01.01.2022 23:18:06] Wavefront: very well, powering up weapons
[01.01.2022 23:18:06] Flex.Tape: French, I'll need orders.
[01.01.2022 23:18:14] Wavefront: all weapons on those bretonias
[01.01.2022 23:18:16] Flex.Tape: What's the situation? Corsairs, evidently.
[01.01.2022 23:18:17] Wavefront: open fire!
[01.01.2022 23:18:25] Flex.Tape: Seems they might be making the call for me.
[01.01.2022 23:18:25] DTR-Filibuster: Opening fire!
[01.01.2022 23:18:35] BFC|Pegaso: Lucia: This is unacceptable.
[01.01.2022 23:18:40] BFC|Pegaso has set BAF|HMS-Indefatigable as group target.
[01.01.2022 23:18:48] Flex.Tape: Strange allies, Zoner.
[01.01.2022 23:19:13] BAF|HMS-Indefatigable: French: This Zoner is working for them!
[01.01.2022 23:20:09] Death: DTR-Filibuster was put out of action by Flex.Tape (Mine).
[01.01.2022 23:23:12] Death: BAF|HMS-Indefatigable was put out of action by Wavefront (Gun).
[01.01.2022 23:28:29] Death: BAF|Cdr.Jacob.Oscar was put out of action by Wavefront (Gun).
[01.01.2022 23:29:17] Death: Pepe:Ladron-[TBH] was put out of action by Flex.Tape (Mine).
Ending our convoy at Corfu, we dropped off the Helium and proceeded back to Crete. Despite a few losses, great profits were made, and we've returned victorious to our borders.
I do recommend considering a long-term relationship with the Xenos. They've proved very competent in fending off unwanted attention.