while guarding the Hamburg jump gate in Hudson, we stopped an Orbital Spa and Cruise vessel. Their cargo was in order. Upon being questioned about irregularities on their route here, they could not recall anything unusual. After a while, we picked up an unaffiliated Valkyrie on our scanners, which was, according to its own statements, coming from Manitoba and heading to the Sigmas.
Before we were able to find out more, two Liberty Rogue ships appeared as well. A cruiser with single fighter escort, the cruiser opened fire on the Orbital Spa and Cruise vessel shortly after arriving. Kommandant Kertz urged OS&C to depart for Hamburg, while the Sprotte moved into the direct line of possible fire. The unaffiliated Valkyrie kept its distance, while the Rogues demanded some of our previously captured criminal pilots. As there is no ground to negotiate with criminals, Kommandant Kertz firmly denied. Subsequently, hostilities ensued.
Being outmatched by the Rogue cruiser in firepower as well as numbers, despite us holding our ground considerably well, the Valkyrie offered to assist us - for a price. Kommandant Kertz accepted.
Together we managed to take out the cruiser's fighter escort - until a Liberty Navy patrol unit sent a system wide message. We transmitted our location and joined forces shortly after with the LNS-Lady.of.Leeds of the 46th, a siege cruiser, and her fighter escort. Gamma-6. The remaining Rogue, now outgunned in turn, struggled from here on and attempted to flee - but was successfully stopped in its attempt. The Sprotte lined up and fired her main gun one last time, taking out the enemy.
Kommandant Kertz paid the agreed sum to our contracted auxiliary, which then quickly departed. Keeping an eye on this ship is advised, as we could not properly review whether or not special authorization to use a Valkyrie had been granted in the past.
After ensuring the Lady of Leeds' damage reports turned up mostly harmless, we had but a brief moment until yet another Rogue appeared. Single fighter craft, keeping distance and hiding mostly in the nearby Wrangell Field. Kommandant Kertz decided to hold our position and monitor the access to Hamburg as well as the trade lane, as following the Rogue was out of the question. The Lady of Leeds departed after a while, having to return to their duties.
A rather long conversation between the Rogue and me took place, with near nothing of noteworthy substance being gained. He did mention that Unioners sometimes were spotted in Texas, but that was all. And how useful that statement is, is not for me to decide.
The combat AI from a previos report, a Bounty Hunter, arrived during that. No fight took place, as the Rogue preferred to remain in the Wrangell Field at first. Only after a considerable while he left it, but Kommandant Kertz saw no reason in chasing a single Rogue into what could possibly be an ambush.
Therefore, we continued to hold our position and observe entry to Hamburg and the trade lane nearby. No further attacks took place, until the Rogue grew seemingly impatient.
By attacking the Sprotte with a single mine in the end, the Rogue robbed himself of what little kept him safe - he fled to a nearby trade lane access and outran us.
[17.09.2022 22:40:45] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: Schneider: Achtung! Unidentified ship in scanner range.
[17.09.2022 22:41:09] Caliban: Yeah...unidentified. As if my transponder says so.
[17.09.2022 22:41:21] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Time might be up, Traudel. Heads up.
[17.09.2022 22:41:56] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: hmm your IFF says nothing but your name
[17.09.2022 22:42:16] Caliban: Fair enough.
[17.09.2022 22:42:26] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: Schneider: Your word against the scanners. Nothing here.
[17.09.2022 22:43:01] Caliban: What's that supposed to mean?
[17.09.2022 22:43:11] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: H: Schneider, you just have a way with words...
[17.09.2022 22:43:38] Caliban: Right.
[17.09.2022 22:44:22] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: H: Well then, let me try what i do best. Talk. Something to hide? Or just damaged, Caliban? Or am i to believe there is no
[17.09.2022 22:44:27] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: affiliation at all.
[17.09.2022 22:45:05] Caliban: Neither of those. I just departed from Manitoba. I'm headed to the Sigmas.
[17.09.2022 22:45:31] Caliban: Though the lack of affiliation is correct. One way or another.
[17.09.2022 22:46:53] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: H: How does that happen? Being that alone can be dangerous. Also. You are flying a N9, good choice. Quality choice.
[17.09.2022 22:47:39] Frank_Costello: G'day
[17.09.2022 22:47:49] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: Schneider: Achtung - new contact. Rogues...?
[17.09.2022 22:47:58] Frank_Costello: So...
[17.09.2022 22:48:01] Frank_Costello: Ya lads like jazz?
[17.09.2022 22:48:01] The.Fun.Factory: hello
[17.09.2022 22:48:03] Caliban: I know what I'm flying. Yeah.
[17.09.2022 22:48:12] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: hey doont shoot at the Cook
[17.09.2022 22:48:25] The.Fun.Factory: fine
[17.09.2022 22:48:33] Frank_Costello: Blimey mate! What about the crumpets?!?
[17.09.2022 22:48:33] The.Fun.Factory: for now...
[17.09.2022 22:48:41] Caliban: They won't care if you cook food or drugs. Just a hunch.
[17.09.2022 22:48:55] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Now then... a matter of time apparently. Orbital Spa and Cruise, i suggest you leave the area.
[17.09.2022 22:48:59] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: ahm i have no Crumpets today but i can offer meatlove.
[17.09.2022 22:49:15] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: ahm yes might be better.
[17.09.2022 22:49:22] Frank_Costello: I'll just have the Xeno Pilot, thnk you very much
[17.09.2022 22:49:49] OS&C|ONE-Beefmaster: Hilda: good Luck Sprotte
[17.09.2022 22:49:53] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Won't happen.
[17.09.2022 22:49:55] Frank_Costello: Don't kill the cook!
[17.09.2022 22:50:05] Frank_Costello: Now then
[17.09.2022 22:50:24] Frank_Costello: Ready to die, Rheinlander?
[17.09.2022 22:50:36] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: Habermeyer: If... i may?
[17.09.2022 22:50:40] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Not now, Traudel.
[17.09.2022 22:50:46] Frank_Costello: Considering life decisions?
[17.09.2022 22:51:00] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: Habermeyer: But... ... that will bring the Rheinwehr on them! I-
[17.09.2022 22:51:11] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Denied, Traudel. To your stations.
[17.09.2022 22:51:14] Caliban: You've got a limited amount of options, Rheinlander. One of them is ridding yourself of some criminals that are better off dead
[17.09.2022 22:51:20] Caliban: -than being sent to prison.
[17.09.2022 22:51:22] The.Fun.Factory: wepons ready
[17.09.2022 22:51:24] Frank_Costello: Harsh words, freelancer
[17.09.2022 22:51:28] Caliban: Or fight and see where that gets you.
[17.09.2022 22:51:46] The.Fun.Factory: im bored
[17.09.2022 22:51:47] Caliban: Harsh? Probably. It is the truth, though.
[17.09.2022 22:51:50] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: Habermeyer: Yes sir...
[17.09.2022 22:51:53] The.Fun.Factory: time to fight
[17.09.2022 22:51:55] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: All hands, combat operations imminent! Man all turrets!
[17.09.2022 22:52:01] The.Fun.Factory: engageing
[17.09.2022 22:52:48] Caliban: Guess you'd need a hand. For a buck I could provide just that.
[17.09.2022 22:53:03] Frank_Costello: Try it and die
[17.09.2022 22:53:32] Caliban: It's up to the Gunboat's Captain. I need to make a living somehow.
[17.09.2022 22:53:33] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Engage on your own discretion
[17.09.2022 22:53:41] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Hired - if you mean it.
[17.09.2022 22:53:57] Caliban: Say...five million and we have a deal.
[17.09.2022 22:54:02] Caliban: Per head.
[17.09.2022 22:54:13] Frank_Costello: You really seem to annoy me
[17.09.2022 22:54:18] Frank_Costello: This, is where you die
[17.09.2022 22:54:22] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Very well, done.
[17.09.2022 22:54:29] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: On delivery, that is.
[17.09.2022 22:56:29] Caliban: Come on, man. Thought you'd put up a fight.
[17.09.2022 23:00:00] Death: Frank_Costello was put out of action by The.Fun.Factory (Collision).
[17.09.2022 23:00:08] Caliban: That's one.
[17.09.2022 23:00:12] Caliban: Next.
[17.09.2022 23:00:19] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: You seem to be worth that price.
[17.09.2022 23:00:36] 46th|LNS-Lady.of.Leeds: Camile: this is the Liberty Navy, should anyone need assistance call us.
[17.09.2022 23:00:58] Caliban: Get your ass to Hamburgh. The Jump Gate.
[17.09.2022 23:01:01] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: :This is the Rheinwehr - ... Liberty Rogues near the Hamburg jump gate.
[17.09.2022 23:01:27] 46th|LNS-Lady.of.Leeds: Camile: On my Way, ariveing soon.
[17.09.2022 23:01:56] 46th|LNS-Lady.of.Leeds: Camile: weapons Free.
[17.09.2022 23:02:06] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: taking heavy fire!
[17.09.2022 23:02:45] Caliban: Leaving so soon?
[17.09.2022 23:03:03] Gamma-6: You seem to be in a iffy situation.
[17.09.2022 23:03:16] Gamma-6: Weapons online.
[17.09.2022 23:03:18] Caliban: Come on, jackass. You had a big mouth back then. Now start swallowing.
[17.09.2022 23:04:19] Death: The.Fun.Factory was put out of action by [RM]RNC-Sprotte (Gun).
[17.09.2022 23:04:27] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Target eliminated.
[17.09.2022 23:04:35] Caliban: We're done here. Rheinlander? Don't forget the pay.
[17.09.2022 23:04:41] 46th|LNS-Lady.of.Leeds: Camile: well this was some nice, Interhouse Naval Action.
[17.09.2022 23:04:46] Gamma-6: Pathetic.
[17.09.2022 23:04:51] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Status report? Damages?
[17.09.2022 23:05:06] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Yes, Caliban. Your payment was agreed upon - Rheinland will ensure you receive it.
[17.09.2022 23:05:24] /givecash caliban 10000000
[17.09.2022 23:05:24] [2022-09-17] 23:05:59 You have sent 10.000.000 credits to Caliban.
[17.09.2022 23:05:28] 46th|LNS-Lady.of.Leeds: Camile: only Minor Damage and i havent enve Spiled my Tea. *she says in a Bretonian Accent*
[17.09.2022 23:05:50] Caliban: Great. Pleasure doing business with you. I'll be on my way now.
[17.09.2022 23:06:05] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: K: Glad to hear. Traudel? Get on the comms, i have to take care of something back here.
[17.09.2022 23:06:11] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: Traudel: Yes sir!
[17.09.2022 23:06:26] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: Traudel: ... thank your for the assistance, Liberty Navy.
[17.09.2022 23:06:41] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: Traudel: It ... indeed was a pleasant interhouse naval interaction.
[17.09.2022 23:06:49] 46th|LNS-Lady.of.Leeds: Camile: your Welcome, you where lucky that i was on border Patrole.
[17.09.2022 23:07:13] 46th|LNS-Lady.of.Leeds: Camile: Lady Camile Summers at your Service.
[17.09.2022 23:07:23] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: T: The Liberty Rogue vessel attacked a nearby Orbital Spa and Cruise ship. While we, ourselves, were on border patrol.
[17.09.2022 23:07:50] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: T: Delighted, Lady Camile. Fliegerin Traudel Habermeyer, aboard the RNC-Sprotte.
[17.09.2022 23:08:53] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: Schneider: Get that sparking menace under control back there!
[17.09.2022 23:08:53] 46th|LNS-Lady.of.Leeds: Camile: nice to meet you Miss Habermeyer. Well did that Orbital Ship escape or do we need to make a Search and Rescue?
[17.09.2022 23:09:13] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: T: Keep it low, Schneider! Just ... grab that spanner there, isn't that complicated.
[17.09.2022 23:09:33] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: T: Pardon, Lady Camile. Ah- no. We ordered it to jump to Hamburg, it should be perfectly fine on its route.
[17.09.2022 23:10:10] 46th|LNS-Lady.of.Leeds: *she smiled and enjoyed some Tea and Crumpets as her engenier came* Betty: only some Armor Damage and some Fried Cables ---
[17.09.2022 23:10:43] 46th|LNS-Lady.of.Leeds: --nothing Serious Mylady. ||Camile: good Betty Repair what you can the rest haves to wait.
[17.09.2022 23:11:35] 46th|LNS-Lady.of.Leeds: Camile: good i dont want to have Colateral Damage in my Report. *she speaks with the accent of a Bretonian Noble.*
[17.09.2022 23:12:01] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: Schneider, somewhere in the background. Muffled: Even Liberty is more courteous than you, Habe-...
[17.09.2022 23:12:09] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: T: Shut it, would you! Not now.
[17.09.2022 23:12:58] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: T: *The radio operator smiles as if nothing was wrong.* Glad to hear you only took minor damages. We ... seem all in order here
[17.09.2022 23:13:00] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: as well.
[17.09.2022 23:13:56] 46th|LNS-Lady.of.Leeds: Camile: well the Lady of Leeds is a Cruiser after all, even when she is a Light one. But to Fight with a Cruiser while you---
[17.09.2022 23:14:06] 46th|LNS-Lady.of.Leeds: --have only a Gunboat is Curageous.
[17.09.2022 23:15:03] [RM]RNC-Sprotte: T: We don't back down from a fight, milady. The Sprotte may be a smaller vessel, but that never deterred us before.
Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!
Hochachtungsvoll,
Traudel Habermeyer
Bootsmann der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr