► Source:Planet New Berlin ► Encryption:port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM ► Submitter:Oberleutnant Traudel Habermeyer ► Recipient:Kaiserliche Rheinwehr HQ, Kolonnenplatz Neu Berlin ► Subject:Crayter Artifact Smuggling, 04.11.829
Guten Abend Officers,
a Freelancer relayed troubling findings of his to me.
A certain Lars D. Ross spotted a Crayter vessel carrying artifacts in Frankfurt, near the Konstanz Wreck. He called me rather shortly after having found the smuggler, but no contact was maintained afterwards. Thus, i departed for Frankfurt myself and investigated. System itself was clear, no signs of the Crayter ship near Konstanz, major trade lane routes or some of the previously found jump holes. Taking a gamble, i took it upon myself to follow the route the last smuggler, a Liberty Rogue, took. From Frankfurt over New Berlin to Hamburg and then Hudson. Lo and behold i found what i was looking for, Crayter ship with the callsign Johan.Freland mid jump to Hudson. I followed and managed to conduct a proper scan, before he took the lane and vanished around Manitoba Station.
Of note might be the fact yet another Liberty Rogues gunboat showed up only moments after i startled this smuggler. It landed a few shots and stripped me of my shields, but except that no further damage was suffered. Back in Hamburg i warned another Freelancer of the situation in Hudson, prompting him to take the route through Bering instead.
[04.11.2022 22:51:18] Rusty-Bucket: <Incoming Message> <Accept/Deny>
[04.11.2022 22:51:28] Hitman-76[F]: TO: That just... doesn't fit my motto.
[04.11.2022 22:51:40] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: I -... hold, i ... am getting a message, apparently.
[04.11.2022 22:51:51] Hitman-76[F]: TO: Lock would probably be -pissed- if someone pranked him and swap his engines to pink ones! [04.11.2022 22:51:57] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: <Accept>
[04.11.2022 22:51:59] Hitman-76[F]: TO: ... Distress?
[04.11.2022 22:52:06] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: About to see... [04.11.2022 22:52:27] Rusty-Bucket: Good day Sir, I think you may find it interresting that there is someone smuggling Artefacts through Rheinland
[04.11.2022 22:53:13] Rusty-Bucket: Transponder showed: Johan Freland, but dont nail me on it. I just got a glimps on it
[04.11.2022 22:53:37] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: That ... is indeed interesting, to say the least. *The pilot lifts her left brow.* Any more information? Where and when?
[04.11.2022 22:53:50] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Smuggling ... artifacts apparently... hrnf.
[04.11.2022 22:54:14] Hitman-76[F]: TO: Wonderful...
[04.11.2022 22:54:24] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: I'll have to check that, i am afraid. This is very high up on my priority list currently. [04.11.2022 22:54:29] Rusty-Bucket: When, just 2 minutes ago. We passed each other in Frankfurt, near the Konstanz Wreck.
[04.11.2022 22:54:48] Hitman-76[F]: TO: Yeah no joke, wish I could send a fighter wing after you but none are available right now.
[04.11.2022 22:55:13] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Frankfurt - just now near Konstanz Wreck. J-... ja, i'm afraid i have to depart already Thomas. If anyone is available... send
[04.11.2022 22:55:26] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: them my direction if they wish to render aid. I'll have to hurry now.
[04.11.2022 22:55:29] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Maybe later. [04.11.2022 22:55:29] Rusty-Bucket: The weird thing was that "Freelancer" was using a Crayter Vessel.
[04.11.2022 22:55:33] Hitman-76[F]: TO: God speed. [04.11.2022 22:56:32] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Ah Crayter vessel? This is getting more interesting by the moment. With whom do i have the pleasure of talking right now
[04.11.2022 22:56:34] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: anyway?
[04.11.2022 22:57:50] Rusty-Bucket: Oh appologies, my Name is Lars D. Ross
[04.11.2022 22:58:18] Rusty-Bucket: Just a Freelancer, sticking to the law trying to make a living.
[04.11.2022 22:58:53] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: That is alright, the main concern had higher priority than pleasantries, Herr Ross. Oberleutnant Traudel Habermeyer, delighted.
[04.11.2022 22:59:25] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Were you able to find out what type of vessel this person piloted by any chance?
[04.11.2022 23:00:50] Rusty-Bucket: Definatly Atlas Class, Frau Oberleutnant. But I only got the Radar Tag, sadly no specific Identification.
[04.11.2022 23:01:53] Rusty-Bucket: I hope my informations can be of any Help if needed I could provide the data of my fly by scan. Its an old habbit...
[04.11.2022 23:02:19] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: That is already very helpful information to begin with, i have to thank you for your efforts, Herr Ross. That data would be
[04.11.2022 23:02:22] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: indeed appreciated as well.
[04.11.2022 23:04:26] Rusty-Bucket: I will forward the Data to the Rheiland Military. But now I will excuse myself there is cargo to be cleared.
[04.11.2022 23:05:00] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Your efforts are most appreciated, Herr Ross. Have a safe flight and no complications with that cargo of yours.
[04.11.2022 23:30:25] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Guten Tag there....
[04.11.2022 23:30:31] Johan.Freland: heelo
[04.11.2022 23:30:50] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Mhhhm... so hasty.
[04.11.2022 23:35:18] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Well look at that ... a smuggler and you show up again.
[04.11.2022 23:35:24] Birdie: well well
[04.11.2022 23:35:36] Birdie: lettle rm here
[04.11.2022 23:35:45] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Oh, i got what i came for.
[04.11.2022 23:35:47] Birdie: ok run or die
[04.11.2022 23:36:23] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Not going to give you the satisfaction, that is for sure.
[04.11.2022 23:43:54] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Guten Tag, Freelancer. On the way to Hudson, by any chance?
[04.11.2022 23:45:08] Richards.-[Fae: I was about to be. Is there any danger?
[04.11.2022 23:45:46] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Not sure if there still is, but i just returned with a Liberty Rogues gunboat hot on my tail from Hudson. Smuggler managed to escape me
[04.11.2022 23:45:48] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: by an inch...
[04.11.2022 23:46:08] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: And i suspect the Rogues have some sort of cover or protection ops running. Each time a gunboat turns up.
[04.11.2022 23:46:53] Richards.-[Fae: Oh my. That sounds troubling. Thank you for letting me know, ma'am. I will take Bering instead.
[04.11.2022 23:47:48] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: No reason not to, Freelancer. Rheinland's jurisdiction may end over there... doesn't mean i don't at least warn.
[04.11.2022 23:48:05] Richards.-[Fae: Well, I do appreciate it, officer.
[04.11.2022 23:48:11] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Certainly - safe travels.
[04.11.2022 23:48:19] Richards.-[Fae: Thanks, to you as well.
[04.11.2022 23:48:25] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Appreciated. Auf Wiedersehen.
Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!
Hochachtungsvoll,
Traudel Habermeyer
Oberleutnant der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr