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From: Kurt Weinbaum
Source: HRZ~Terpentin
To: Ithaca Base
Subject: Mission Report

Hello, it's me again.

I'm sending this back after docking at the Reason. It's safe to say that this particular raid can be considered a failure, but I will keep this recording anyway. Maybe someone will find it entertaining once I croak. Anyway, on to the report.

I first set out with Maija and her crew towards Cologne, hoping to catch some traffic there. After sitting at the trade lane for a while and watching a fat zero trade ships pass us, we braved the Zurich system.

We found two transports by a station there - a GMS and a Universal Shipping. The GMS ship immediately docked upon seeing us. The other guy - he felt the need to trash talk us while hanging right outside the docking port. We blew him up, of course - but the cargo was gone. Unrecoverable.

First Encounter

First Encounter - Conclusion

We went back and headed to Frankfurt - sometimes traffic goes out to the Omicrons or the odd mining operation happens. But no luck - when we got there, a Rheinland battlecruiser was out on patrol. There was no way to even threaten it with one old frigate and one fighter, so we ran into Sigma-15, past Freeport 8 and into the Omicrons.

Second Encounter

After that, we've decided we had enough for one day and returned home.

Conversation logs

[15.12.2022 17:34:59] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: 'Sup.
[15.12.2022 17:35:22] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Thought I'd recognised that callsign. Encounter any trouble up this way?
[15.12.2022 17:35:40] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Nah, not a whiff.
[15.12.2022 17:37:03] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Shame. Was thinkin' of gettin' outa the borders for now either way.
[15.12.2022 17:38:02] HRZ~Terpentin: Let's hit up Cologne. Maybe a Gallic convoy will pass by.
[15.12.2022 17:38:21] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Let's hope.
[15.12.2022 17:38:48] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Ever since the Hessians did a number on that place, the Militarys been sniffin' about more than they should.
[15.12.2022 17:39:04] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Can barely keep the corridor secure with the Unioners hitting commerce there though.
[15.12.2022 17:39:13] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: That's unfortunate.
[15.12.2022 17:39:31] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Maybe some old friends will be there.
[15.12.2022 17:40:02] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Never liked stealin' from pensioners. What kind of old friends you referrin' to?
[15.12.2022 17:40:29] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Rheinwehr members, mainly.
[15.12.2022 17:41:27] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Used to serve in the fleet didn't ye?
[15.12.2022 17:41:38] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Sure.
[15.12.2022 17:41:48] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: That's why I know their tricks.
[15.12.2022 17:42:42] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Handy. Anythin' else that Militar brain got in store for us?

[15.12.2022 17:43:06] HRZ~Terpentin: Let's hold here, see if anything shows up.
[15.12.2022 17:43:58] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Always liked these Gallic lanes. Somethin' about em just makes it easier to use em and abuse em.
[15.12.2022 17:45:47] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: It's that sideways configuration.
[15.12.2022 17:46:18] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Everythin' Gallic is a bit sideways...
[15.12.2022 17:46:42] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: True. The wine is nice, though.
[15.12.2022 17:47:29] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: I like the fruity ones, tastes less like engine coolant. Think the Lady's got a stash?
[15.12.2022 17:48:08] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Almost certainly.
[15.12.2022 17:50:28] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: *sigh* Traffic ain't like it used t'be. Stations need Oxygen I s'pose.

[15.12.2022 17:54:24] A/)-Revenant: Oh, the "escorts. "
[15.12.2022 17:54:28] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Hello there.
[15.12.2022 17:54:33] A/)-Revenant: Salut?
[15.12.2022 17:54:46] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: That ain't no freight ship. *sigh* I'm tellin' you, ain't like it used to be.
[15.12.2022 17:55:00] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Yeah...
[15.12.2022 17:55:26] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Maybe we should try our luck in a different pond.
[15.12.2022 17:55:42] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: There's plenty more. Jus' hope they ain't dried up.
[15.12.2022 18:05:50] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: I'm bored. Let's hit up Zurich, see if anyone is knocking about.
[15.12.2022 18:06:02] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: On you.

[15.12.2022 18:11:13] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Something ahead.
[15.12.2022 18:11:28] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Got nothin'. Sure it wasn't some glitch?
[15.12.2022 18:12:14] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: No, it was something.
[15.12.2022 18:12:34] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Alright, alright. I believe ya.
[15.12.2022 18:12:51] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Got something.
[15.12.2022 18:13:04] 2022-12-15 18:13:03 SMT Traffic control alert: GMS|Saminer has requested to dock
[15.12.2022 18:13:05] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Roger that.
[15.12.2022 18:13:44] HRZ~Terpentin: Hello there.
[15.12.2022 18:13:49] Coca.de.Naranja: hy
[15.12.2022 18:14:13] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Doing some mining?
[15.12.2022 18:14:48] HRZ~Terpentin: Or rather, enjoying the fruits of the miner's labors?
[15.12.2022 18:14:59] Coca.de.Naranja: no idea
[15.12.2022 18:15:23] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: ...Huh.
[15.12.2022 18:15:28] Coca.de.Naranja: and you?
[15.12.2022 18:15:53] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Just out for a stroll.
[15.12.2022 18:16:01] Coca.de.Naranja: fine
[15.12.2022 18:16:29] Coca.de.Naranja: so, why not stroll a bit far from here?
[15.12.2022 18:16:32] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Are you waiting for someone?
[15.12.2022 18:16:49] Coca.de.Naranja: yeah, for you to vanish
[15.12.2022 18:17:07] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Space is big enough ain't it? Can stroll wherever whenever.
[15.12.2022 18:17:16] Coca.de.Naranja: yeye
[15.12.2022 18:17:24] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Or is that box too tight for you that you need extra vacuum?
[15.12.2022 18:17:25] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: And we will. Don't worry. It's just that you seem reluctant to go about your business.
[15.12.2022 18:18:44] Coca.de.Naranja: Well, that seems fair enough.
[15.12.2022 18:19:04] HRZ~Terpentin: Tell you what. For a small donation, we'll make sure you leave the system safely. No harm will come to you from us.
[15.12.2022 18:19:18] HRZ~Terpentin: I'm sure you're eager to get on with your day.
[15.12.2022 18:19:29] Coca.de.Naranja: I would have bet on that.
[15.12.2022 18:20:26] Coca.de.Naranja: What kind of donation is in your mind?
[15.12.2022 18:20:56] HRZ~Terpentin: I don't know, a million each for me and my friend here?
[15.12.2022 18:21:15] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Inflation these days, eh? Makes it sound more than it is.
[15.12.2022 18:22:47] HRZ~Terpentin: Surely a small enough sum to ensure the safety of the trade lanes. Or would you like to share some cargo instead?
[15.12.2022 18:23:07] Coca.de.Naranja: neither nor
[15.12.2022 18:24:14] HRZ~Terpentin: That's unfortunate. I urge you to reconsider. If we can't ensure your safety, how much will your shipment be delayed?
[15.12.2022 18:24:33] Coca.de.Naranja: delay is no problem
[15.12.2022 18:24:44] HRZ~Terpentin: Your bosses might be displeased. And that's what we ultimately want.
[15.12.2022 18:25:04] Coca.de.Naranja: too kind!
[15.12.2022 18:26:24] HRZ~Terpentin: Alright then, scurry and hide. Open fire!
[15.12.2022 18:26:40] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Pulse Cannon online. Universal, why'd it have to come to this?
[15.12.2022 18:26:45] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: You could've just complied.
[15.12.2022 18:26:59] 2022-12-15 18:26:57 SMT Traffic control alert: Coca.de.Naranja has requested to dock
[15.12.2022 18:27:32] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: I'm sorry it had to be like this.
[15.12.2022 18:27:41] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Always happens.

[15.12.2022 18:57:16] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Nothing here. Normally there's Kruger knocking about.
[15.12.2022 18:57:27] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Day off perhaps?
[15.12.2022 18:57:45] HRZ~Terpentin: *chortles* Day off? What's that?
[15.12.2022 18:57:54] HRZ~Terpentin: Sounds like Red Hessian propaganda.
[15.12.2022 18:58:17] HRZ~Syriix: Maija: Can't afford it in this economy.
[15.12.2022 18:59:29] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Oh. A battlecruiser.
[15.12.2022 18:59:52] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Hello, Rheinland Military. How are you doing?
[15.12.2022 19:00:04] Arne.von.Asgard: your end is near
[15.12.2022 19:00:14] HRZ~Terpentin: I'm sorry, what?
[15.12.2022 19:00:15] Arne.von.Asgard: weapons hot
[15.12.2022 19:00:24] HRZ~Terpentin: Run!

[15.12.2022 19:21:07] HRZ~Terpentin: Hello there.
[15.12.2022 19:21:29] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Good to see some friendly faces for once.
[15.12.2022 19:22:39] HRZ~Abandoned.Reason: [The Transmission crackles, before the deliberate interference is cleared.] d'Aubigny: Fine hunting, mon ami?
[15.12.2022 19:23:43] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Not great. We got one kill, but the cargo was not salvageable.
[15.12.2022 19:24:46] HRZ~Abandoned.Reason: d'Aubigny: Unfortunate. Deep Omega's have been quiet enough, not that we would have it any other way.
[15.12.2022 19:26:30] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: That's good. At least they don't hunt us here. Yet.
[15.12.2022 19:27:02] HRZ~Abandoned.Reason: d'Aubigny: No doubt the Rheinlanders will find an excuse.
[15.12.2022 19:28:07] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Let's go home.
[15.12.2022 19:33:05] 2022-12-15 19:33:04 SMT Traffic control alert: HRZ~Terpentin has requested to dock

I'm attaching the relevant recordings as well - maybe someone will have a laugh. Maybe that someone will be me in a few years. Time to rest, refuel and try again.

Kurt out.

End of transmission.