► Source:Planet Neu Berlin ► Encryption:port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM ► Submitter:Oberleutnant Traudel Habermeyer ► Recipient:Kaiserliche Rheinwehr HQ, Kolonnenplatz Neu Berlin ► Subject:Piracy and Subversion, 18.12.829
Guten Abend Officers,
less than a month ago an opportunity opened itself to me due to a prevented piracy attempt by Hessians i Frankfurt.
I apologize for the delay in this report, it must have slipped my mind while compiling similar submissions like this one. While on patrol in New Berlin i received a distress call from a Kruger vessel and proceeded to jump to Frankfurt. I found a Hessian DL-A "Armadillo" transport, the Elberfeld, close to the Kruger vessel. Not particularly long after my arrival Paul Botzler showed up, prompting me to alter strategy after recent encounters between him and Rheinwehr personnel. I urged the Hessian to leave, while the Mainz was en route to my location and arrived not long after. Taking the chance to escape with their lives, the Elberfeld retreated to the asteroid fields - Botzler followed suit. A seed, an idea, had been planted at this stage.
To secure our corporate interests the Mainz and me escorted the Kruger vessel towards its destination, Hausenfeld's mineable zones. As Bootsmann Wagner arrived, i instructed him about my plans and cloaked. Leaving the area to seek Botzler and the Hessian, assuming they might conduct business away from our eyes. What i found instead was, yet again, Charlie,Jukins. Carrying sixty-one units (61) of Black Market Munitions, still having illegal equipment based on Nomad tech mounted as well as various hostages. To my shame i have to admit i was unable to retrieve them without seriously endangering them by a firefight in which i would have been outnumbered, due to Botzler and an unknown Alliance member arriving at the scene. The Mainz' point defense systems could have allowed me to seek cover, but there was merely a slim chance to effectively turn a combat situation into a positive outcome for me. Thus i opted to gain all i could by way of words instead. Jukins was happy to sell his contraband on while in the open, Botzler went on to question and criticize Rheinland's ruling body and the Alliance pilot, Ferdinand.Traxler, had hostages with him as well. Botzler, in the end, offered me a 'way out' by telling me his group's doors would always be open.
I followed Jukins to the Sigma-15 gate in the end, ensured he left and returned to the Schwerin together with the Mainz for maintenance.
Primary Private Transmission Channel Private Transmission RM_Mainz Private Transmission [RM]Saboteur Rheinwehr Frequency [18.12.2022 22:48:32] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Mayday mayday! We are getting pirated by a Hessian in Frankfurt!!
[18.12.2022 22:48:44] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Understood - coordinates Kruger vessel?
[18.12.2022 22:48:59] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: 7B tradelane!
[18.12.2022 22:49:04] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Please hurry!
[18.12.2022 22:49:47] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: So claim they. I'm always suprpised by these politics!
[18.12.2022 22:49:55] GT-Elberfeld: Ha, you are clever, capitan. You didn't want a politics lesson
[18.12.2022 22:50:00] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Oh thank God, officer
[18.12.2022 22:50:06] GT-Elberfeld: But waited for reinforcements
[18.12.2022 22:50:07] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: And what is this we have happening here? A hessian.
[18.12.2022 22:50:27] GT-Elberfeld: Just having a little chat about politics with our Kruger miner friend here
[18.12.2022 22:50:30] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Well, actually both, TT-Elberfeld. I was just all too lucky this officer came along.
[18.12.2022 22:50:51] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: That so? A simple discussion about politics? I do harbour doubt in this regard.
[18.12.2022 22:50:55] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: GT-Elberfeld was collecting "donations" for his cause.
[18.12.2022 22:51:07] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: A true Rheinland i believe
[18.12.2022 22:51:19] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Though i must admire his spirit.
[18.12.2022 22:51:27] GT-Elberfeld: It was merely voluntary donations for the poor orphans of the Rheinland miners
[18.12.2022 22:52:24] GT-Elberfeld: But seein as herr Kruger captain does not seem to care about the damage his company has done in the past...
[18.12.2022 22:52:32] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: If that is the case i am certain you are going to be alright if said voluntary donations are not always handed out.
[18.12.2022 22:52:35] GT-Elberfeld: And continues doing to this day
[18.12.2022 22:52:57] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: I'm pretty sure you have been doing more damage to our transports than we ever could have done to you, good sir!
[18.12.2022 22:53:16] GT-Elberfeld: Oh, not to me personally, no
[18.12.2022 22:53:39] GT-Elberfeld: But my family did also suffer from Kruger's misguided corporate policies
[18.12.2022 22:53:46] GT-Elberfeld: As did many Rheinland families
[18.12.2022 22:53:52] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Like your miners, we also just have good people working for their food.
[18.12.2022 22:53:58] GT-Elberfeld: The families who helped build Rheinland...
[18.12.2022 22:54:17] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: That is a lie! We have always worked for a better Rheinland and their people! We tried keeping the Guilds at bay so our people-
[18.12.2022 22:54:30] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: have the resources to continue a good lifestandard!
[18.12.2022 22:55:02] GT-Elberfeld: You might have been lied. As we have been. But at least we had the guts to see through the lies
[18.12.2022 22:55:16] GT-Elberfeld: And you still continue to believe in them
[18.12.2022 22:55:22] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: I must say i'm rather offended good sir!
[18.12.2022 22:55:44] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: War or not! We always tried to do the right thing for the people!
[18.12.2022 22:56:00] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: And yes we made mistakes in the past! But we're not sightseers either!
[18.12.2022 22:56:13] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Your ... request... for donations has cleary been denied, Elberfeld. I suggest to let this case rest then and move on instead.
[18.12.2022 22:56:14] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Mein Gott, another one
[18.12.2022 22:56:23] GT-Elberfeld: You shouldn't be offended. You should be ashamed that you have not followed the battle cry of the many many poor souls that had
[18.12.2022 22:56:30] GT-Elberfeld: their lifes shattered after the war
[18.12.2022 22:56:33] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: That is not a Hessian, Kruger vessel.
[18.12.2022 22:57:01] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Do not be disturbed by my presence.
[18.12.2022 22:57:06] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: We always give our employees a decent wage to have a good life standard! [18.12.2022 22:57:06] RM_Mainz: Cruiser Mainz reporting for duty
[18.12.2022 22:57:22] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Now that is an outrageous claim.
[18.12.2022 22:57:23] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: You Hessians should try it! honest work!
[18.12.2022 22:57:33] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: My very apologies but this is just an outrage! [18.12.2022 22:57:35] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Cruiser Mainz, you come to the right time. Sector 7B in Frankfurt, i require your assistance.
[18.12.2022 22:57:44] RM_Mainz: roger that
[18.12.2022 22:57:45] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Do not fire immediately upon arrival, however.
[18.12.2022 22:57:50] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: I cannot believe what i'm hearing! Here you are stealing and you're telling me i'm destroying lives?
[18.12.2022 22:57:50] GT-Elberfeld: Perhaps Kruger has changed.
[18.12.2022 22:57:57] NWB|Paul.Botzler: It saddenes me to see another worker breaking a leg for their masters.
[18.12.2022 22:58:08] GT-Elberfeld: Alas that is not what my parents told me
[18.12.2022 22:58:16] NWB|Paul.Botzler: And with such profound enthusiasm too.
[18.12.2022 22:58:19] GT-Elberfeld: Perhaps you truly pay a decent wage today
[18.12.2022 22:58:34] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: I can't speak for the past! I only became the mining director a few month's earlier!
[18.12.2022 22:58:48] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: And if ANYONE has a complaint there, i'll gladly listen!
[18.12.2022 22:59:01] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Is that so?
[18.12.2022 22:59:02] GT-Elberfeld: But hundreds of thousands had to lose their livelihoods for that to be achieved
[18.12.2022 22:59:17] GT-Elberfeld: And they got zero compensation for it
[18.12.2022 22:59:24] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: I can't tell who started that war, but i know both parties chose violence!
[18.12.2022 22:59:26] RM_Mainz: whats going on here
[18.12.2022 22:59:41] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: I'm sure your collegue can explain, officer!
[18.12.2022 22:59:54] GT-Elberfeld: Nothing special, offizier, just a discussion about politics
[18.12.2022 22:59:59] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Welcome to the scene, Mainz. A ... simple discussion as of now.
[18.12.2022 23:00:05] RM_Mainz: i see
[18.12.2022 23:00:19] RM_Mainz: politics huh
[18.12.2022 23:00:23] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: You forgot the "donations" part mister!
[18.12.2022 23:00:28] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I considered the days of politically engaged Hessians to be nothing but a faint dream, I am happy to stand corrected.
[18.12.2022 23:00:32] RM_Mainz: we all know thats a waste of time talking about
[18.12.2022 23:00:36] NWB|Paul.Botzler: At least in this instance.
[18.12.2022 23:00:52] GT-Elberfeld: But seeing as the common folk of Rheinland still haven't seen the error of their ways we will be seeing the error of ours
[18.12.2022 23:01:02] GT-Elberfeld: In trying to convince them
[18.12.2022 23:01:13] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Granted - the continued presence of a Hessian craft is not going to be tolerated for much longer. Elberfeld - your course of
[18.12.2022 23:01:19] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: action will decide the next few minutes.
[18.12.2022 23:01:28] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Trying to extort money from me is not a way to convince me of your cause, good sir!
[18.12.2022 23:01:35] GT-Elberfeld: Yes, back to the fields for us it is
[18.12.2022 23:01:39] GT-Elberfeld: then.
[18.12.2022 23:01:43] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: As a matter of fact, it's the contrary!
[18.12.2022 23:01:55] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Wise decision.
[18.12.2022 23:02:10] RM_Mainz: your lucky Kruger
[18.12.2022 23:02:17] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Huh!
[18.12.2022 23:02:26] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Lucky? You let this man go!
[18.12.2022 23:02:26] GT-Elberfeld: The heavy jackboot of the Rheinwehr still does not let politics happen
[18.12.2022 23:02:37] RM_Mainz: i just got back from getting my coffee when i got your radio mayday
[18.12.2022 23:02:52] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: He tried to extort me, extort me i say!
[18.12.2022 23:03:17] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: And he did not succeed, did he now?
[18.12.2022 23:03:29] RM_Mainz: not while we are on duty
[18.12.2022 23:03:32] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Hmph, that is true!
[18.12.2022 23:03:40] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: I must admire your fast responsiveness, the both of ya!
[18.12.2022 23:03:56] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Botzler's arrival changed the course of action. Withouth him the Hessian would've been immediately destroyed upon arrival of
[18.12.2022 23:03:57] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: the Mainz.
[18.12.2022 23:04:01] RM_Mainz: was only 1 jump out was hardly a stretch for the engines
[18.12.2022 23:04:06] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: With him though...
[18.12.2022 23:04:28] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: I want to see if he makes mistakes. We got eyes on him since a few days.
[18.12.2022 23:04:43] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Well it's good the military is doing good work!
[18.12.2022 23:04:53] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: As a thank you, is there anything i can offer to you?
[18.12.2022 23:05:04] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Going away with the Hessian was ... interesting to see. Yet another mark on his reputation.
[18.12.2022 23:05:10] RM_Mainz: Doughnuts and coffee ?
[18.12.2022 23:05:21] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: For us? Negative, Kruger vessel. We are simply doing our duty. That is reward enough.
[18.12.2022 23:05:56] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Well, should you want these doughnuts und coffe, you are always welcome at my desk in Mannheim Station!
[18.12.2022 23:06:06] RM_Mainz: Roger that
[18.12.2022 23:06:38] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: I was planning for an aluminium haul.. but i might wait a bit and get escorts before i plan that next move hehe.
[18.12.2022 23:07:01] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: There is no need to wait, i am available - and so may be the Mainz.
[18.12.2022 23:07:09] RM_Mainz: we can escort you out of Frankfurt if you want
[18.12.2022 23:07:27] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Well if you would be so kind
[18.12.2022 23:07:39] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: I'm heading to Hausenfeld
[18.12.2022 23:07:57] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: I'm leading a big aluminium mining project there!
[18.12.2022 23:08:04] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Feel free to check it out!
[18.12.2022 23:08:41] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: To the Hausenfeld then? Very well. We shall follow.
[18.12.2022 23:08:47] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Lead the way, Kruger vessel.
[18.12.2022 23:08:49] RM_Mainz: lead the way
[18.12.2022 23:09:04] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: For sure!
[18.12.2022 23:11:13] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Also one of our sideprojects, a new Konstanz base.
[18.12.2022 23:11:23] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Unfortunately on hold, but we plan to resume it in the future
[18.12.2022 23:11:28] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Much needed... the poor station deserves better days.
[18.12.2022 23:11:57] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Right this way, ladies and gentlemen!
[18.12.2022 23:12:28] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Ah... exactly who i waited for. [18.12.2022 23:12:30] Preparing to cloak...
[18.12.2022 23:12:51] Cloaking device on [18.12.2022 23:12:51] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Be advised ... i'm staying close.
[18.12.2022 23:13:30] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: As you can see, our miners are hard at work jumpstarting this Aluminiumfield ? [18.12.2022 23:13:46] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Bootsmann Wagner, are you reading me? [18.12.2022 23:13:54] RM_Mainz: i heard a cloaker
[18.12.2022 23:14:06] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Most of these will be sent to Bretonia, some to Kusari if the situation allows it. [18.12.2022 23:14:15] [RM]Saboteur: Yes I am, loud and clear
[18.12.2022 23:14:29] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Excellent. I have a task for you. Coordinate with the Mainz. There might still be a Hessian in this system.
[18.12.2022 23:14:33] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Together with our man Botzler.
[18.12.2022 23:14:51] [RM]Saboteur: I have a score to settle with that man, will do!
[18.12.2022 23:14:59] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: I ... let the Hessian go as Botzler arrived. I want to see if he takes the bait. Do not mention i am here.
[18.12.2022 23:15:14] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Maybe... they will see me as a potential ally and reach out. That'll be another nail in their coffin. [18.12.2022 23:15:25] RM_Mainz: you guys hear any cloaked ships nearby ? [18.12.2022 23:15:30] [RM]Saboteur: Understood
[18.12.2022 23:15:34] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Hence i have to entrust the search and destroy to you and the Mainz.
[18.12.2022 23:15:37] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Perfect. [18.12.2022 23:15:52] RM_Mainz: sensors detected something a moment ago
[18.12.2022 23:16:27] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Where did they all go! I was busy explaining our mining operations!
[18.12.2022 23:16:30] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: Hmph!
[18.12.2022 23:16:32] Kruger|KTS-Heinrich: How rude! [18.12.2022 23:16:41] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Be advised Mainz, this is me. No need to be alarmed. [18.12.2022 23:16:49] RM_Mainz: roger
[18.12.2022 23:17:48] RM_Mainz: Kruger ship is a miner comming to this field ?
[18.12.2022 23:23:33] Charlie,Jukins: I'm sure if you spoke to the Daumann employees they would vouche for me.
[18.12.2022 23:23:44] RM_Mainz: its still illigal
[18.12.2022 23:24:26] Lea.Kaufman: Run Jukins. That's a friend advice.
[18.12.2022 23:25:34] Charlie,Jukins: Sir, please.
[18.12.2022 23:25:49] Charlie,Jukins: This is insane.
[18.12.2022 23:26:27] Charlie,Jukins: I really wish it didn't come to this.
[18.12.2022 23:26:33] Charlie,Jukins: I'm innocent I tell you.
[18.12.2022 23:26:38] [RM]Saboteur: You brought this on yourself.
[18.12.2022 23:26:48] [RM]Saboteur: Think I forgot last time?
[18.12.2022 23:26:51] Charlie,Jukins: Hey, I didn't start shooting without asking questions.
[18.12.2022 23:26:53] RM_Mainz: face the fine or be turned to space dust
[18.12.2022 23:27:06] [RM]Saboteur: You are a criminal and you will be treated as such
[18.12.2022 23:27:08] Charlie,Jukins: No way! Its a false fine!
[18.12.2022 23:27:51] Markus.Reacher: Greetings officer
[18.12.2022 23:28:17] [RM]Saboteur: That is irrelevant, you have broken multiple laws
[18.12.2022 23:28:25] [RM]Saboteur: This is but a drop in the ocean
[18.12.2022 23:31:00] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Ah, Ostkantone. Don't mind me. I am scouting for a Hessian and their potential company.
[18.12.2022 23:31:04] RM_Mainz: i see
[18.12.2022 23:31:44] [RM]KKS-Ostkantone: Interesting!
[18.12.2022 23:31:54] [RM]KKS-Ostkantone: Any leads?
[18.12.2022 23:32:39] [RM]KKS-Ostkantone: S: Then by any means let's check it out!
[18.12.2022 23:32:48] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: ... something else may have come up instead...
[18.12.2022 23:32:59] Charlie,Jukins: Ah, good day, Officer. Captain.
[18.12.2022 23:33:15] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Jukins - you're at the wrong place. Should've left. [18.12.2022 23:33:22] 2022-12-18 23:33:23 SMT Traffic control alert: Lea.Kaufman has requested to dock
[18.12.2022 23:33:23] Charlie,Jukins: What? Why?
[18.12.2022 23:33:27] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: You know why.
[18.12.2022 23:33:28] [RM]KKS-Ostkantone: S: Hey weren't you the one i saw my comrades chase earlier?
[18.12.2022 23:33:32] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: He is.
[18.12.2022 23:33:42] Charlie,Jukins: I haven't done anything wrong.
[18.12.2022 23:33:45] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Liar.
[18.12.2022 23:33:54] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: And it's documented even, what a shame.
[18.12.2022 23:34:01] Charlie,Jukins: Come on, I have a perfectly acceptable explanation for everything!
[18.12.2022 23:34:10] Charlie,Jukins: You guys just don't see it. Sadly.
[18.12.2022 23:34:21] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: This will lead nowhere, Jukins. Wishing something to be true sadly does not make it true.
[18.12.2022 23:34:56] Charlie,Jukins: Of course not, that would be foolish but what I'm telling you is. I've explained this before, I'm sure.
[18.12.2022 23:35:33] Charlie,Jukins: Woah woah.
[18.12.2022 23:35:36] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Your ramblings do not excuse the gear you use. I've been exceedingly lenient with you.
[18.12.2022 23:35:41] Charlie,Jukins: What was that for??
[18.12.2022 23:35:52] Charlie,Jukins: Ramblings? No no, they are simple facts.
[18.12.2022 23:35:54] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Nor the illegal goods in your hold.
[18.12.2022 23:35:58] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Made up.
[18.12.2022 23:36:04] Charlie,Jukins: I already told your associate.
[18.12.2022 23:36:07] RM_Mainz: your constant running from the law is not amusing
[18.12.2022 23:36:11] Charlie,Jukins: These are weapons from Daumann.
[18.12.2022 23:36:17] Charlie,Jukins: I just collected them.
[18.12.2022 23:36:22] Charlie,Jukins: Go ask them yourself.
[18.12.2022 23:36:26] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Should've not done that then.
[18.12.2022 23:36:40] Charlie,Jukins: A jobs a job. Simple as that.
[18.12.2022 23:36:46] RM_Mainz: sounds like a shady deal to me
[18.12.2022 23:36:49] Charlie,Jukins: I didn't think to question them.
[18.12.2022 23:36:56] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Then this is on you, simple as that.
[18.12.2022 23:36:58] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: And ja, that is a fact.
[18.12.2022 23:37:14] Charlie,Jukins: No no, it was perfectly legal, in the open for all to see.
[18.12.2022 23:37:51] Charlie,Jukins: Why would I lie to you, hm? I have nothing to gain.
[18.12.2022 23:37:59] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: These wares a considered illegal and as contraband. There is nothing legal about them.
[18.12.2022 23:38:09] Charlie,Jukins: Well go tell those Daumann employees that.
[18.12.2022 23:38:24] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Oh we will, certainly.
[18.12.2022 23:38:30] RM_Mainz: saying over and over dauman sold you the weapons dont make it legal
[18.12.2022 23:38:30] Charlie,Jukins: Its not my job to make sure the weapons a megacorporation gave me were legal or not.
[18.12.2022 23:38:55] RM_Mainz: hostiles on sensors ?
[18.12.2022 23:38:58] Charlie,Jukins: Its not something YOU should be charging me with! I am just the messanger so to speak.
[18.12.2022 23:39:05] [RM]KKS-Ostkantone: Why don't we put you and Dauman toghether? Maybe we can make somethign of that story
[18.12.2022 23:39:06] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: You can claim a lot, wihtout proof it is nothing more than your claim.
[18.12.2022 23:39:12] Charlie,Jukins: Like I said, all a misunderstanding.
[18.12.2022 23:39:23] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: It always is with you, Jukins.
[18.12.2022 23:39:29] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Ah, Mr. Jukins, why am I not surprised to find you in trouble?
[18.12.2022 23:39:30] [RM]KKS-Ostkantone: Exactly, come to the office with us. I'm sure we can figure it out.
[18.12.2022 23:39:42] RM_Mainz: we got a hostile
[18.12.2022 23:39:44] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: And, as i see, you have not dismounted those adapted nomad weapons.
[18.12.2022 23:39:47] Charlie,Jukins: *sigh* Again with these military folks, I really don't know how it happens.
[18.12.2022 23:39:58] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Blissful ignorance...
[18.12.2022 23:40:01] Charlie,Jukins: Adapted what nows?
[18.12.2022 23:40:11] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Suffering amnesia now, are we? We had that over in Hamburg.
[18.12.2022 23:40:16] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: And no, these are not Kusarian made things.
[18.12.2022 23:40:18] Ferdinand.Traxler: Hm, seems harmless enough.
[18.12.2022 23:40:24] Charlie,Jukins: Ah yes yes, but I already told you didn't I?
[18.12.2022 23:40:33] Charlie,Jukins: Surely you remember what I said.
[18.12.2022 23:40:43] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: And so did i - they are to be dismounted and you are banned from Rheinland space until you rectify this.
[18.12.2022 23:41:05] [RM]KKS-Ostkantone: Attention, unconfirmed vessels nearby.
[18.12.2022 23:41:15] Charlie,Jukins: But theres nothing to rectify if these are perfectly legal. See, simple!.
[18.12.2022 23:41:22] NWB|Paul.Botzler: This would be the third time a military officer demanded such things from the Freelancer.
[18.12.2022 23:41:35] NWB|Paul.Botzler: And again this is unlikely to amount to anything.
[18.12.2022 23:42:03] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Please do humor me, Herr Botzler. What do your sensors read on dear Herr Jukins's vessel?
[18.12.2022 23:42:31] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Does that matter? All I know is that Mr. Jukins will wind himself out of this either by plays of words or combat.
[18.12.2022 23:42:48] NWB|Paul.Botzler: And I must unfortunately say that from what I have seen he is a more formidable pilot than most of your soldiers are.
[18.12.2022 23:43:00] Ferdinand.Traxler: I would have thought our dear military would be quicker with actions than this.
[18.12.2022 23:43:16] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Yes, in recent times they have expanded their patience.
[18.12.2022 23:43:20] Charlie,Jukins: Nonsense, I'm no combat pilot, maybe I one point I tried my hand at it but it never worked out...
[18.12.2022 23:43:22] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Which is admirable.
[18.12.2022 23:43:36] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: It matters to me, yes. And furthermore ... it does matter to me what your take on this is. Do you .... condone this equipment?
[18.12.2022 23:43:45] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Now, Mr. Jukins, no point in being overly humble, you are insulting the Rheinwehr. [He smirks]
[18.12.2022 23:43:48] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Or the illegal goods he carries? Even those pilots?
[18.12.2022 23:44:26] Charlie,Jukins: Ah well, I apologize to the good military Officers. The ones who haven't tried to throw me in jail over simple...
[18.12.2022 23:44:30] Charlie,Jukins: Misunderstandings.
[18.12.2022 23:44:49] Charlie,Jukins: Now if you would I really must be going, I have a delivery to make.
[18.12.2022 23:44:51] Ferdinand.Traxler: Back in the day he would be in Vierlande already.
[18.12.2022 23:45:09] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Best make that delivery outside Rheinland then, Jukins. ...
[18.12.2022 23:45:16] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Frau Oberleutnant, you must understand that these sorts of weapons have been swept onto the blackmarket for a long time now.
[18.12.2022 23:45:24] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: That does not make them more legal.
[18.12.2022 23:45:27] Charlie,Jukins: Well, you know I actually haven't checked the actual destination yet.
[18.12.2022 23:45:35] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Why am i not surprised...
[18.12.2022 23:45:36] Charlie,Jukins: I should do that really.
[18.12.2022 23:45:38] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Consider if your efforts at underminding their usage are as effective.
[18.12.2022 23:46:13] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Do you always justify the legality of things with their legality?
[18.12.2022 23:46:22] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Ja, you should Jukins.
[18.12.2022 23:46:24] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Do i what?
[18.12.2022 23:46:54] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: There are a laws in place for a reason, Herr Botzler. Or do you prefer anarchy?
[18.12.2022 23:46:56] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Is your framework at judging the usefulness of legal prohibition of an object the mere legislation itself?
[18.12.2022 23:47:07] [RM]KKS-Ostkantone: It's the only thing they seem to know
[18.12.2022 23:47:24] Ferdinand.Traxler: What good is an officer that does not enforce the letter of the law.
[18.12.2022 23:47:30] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I am aware of laws, Frau Oberleutnant but the necessity of them is to be questioned, is it not?
[18.12.2022 23:47:33] [RM]KKS-Ostkantone: Else you wouldn't choose that living style
[18.12.2022 23:48:06] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Certainly is, Herr Botzler. But questioning their necessity does not equal ignoring them at will at any given time that suits
[18.12.2022 23:48:08] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: oneself.
[18.12.2022 23:48:53] [RM]KKS-Ostkantone: I'm receiving a report elsewhere, good luck comrades!
[18.12.2022 23:48:54] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Which is why you may consider my words as a way of telling you that your position as a footsoldier of the capital is...
[18.12.2022 23:49:00] NWB|Paul.Botzler: questionable, let me put it that way.
[18.12.2022 23:49:38] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: If they are deemed insufficient... they may be adapted. Until then, acting against them is ... acting against them. Is it not?
[18.12.2022 23:49:58] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Questionable?
[18.12.2022 23:50:03] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Quite the realization, Frau Oberleutnant.
[18.12.2022 23:50:11] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: I have my moments.
[18.12.2022 23:50:17] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Truly.
[18.12.2022 23:50:32] NWB|Paul.Botzler: And you surely have no interest in ruining that moment with a battle, do you?
[18.12.2022 23:50:53] Ferdinand.Traxler: Some more assertiveness would serve you well, officer.
[18.12.2022 23:51:04] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Nein, i mean it. If, let us entertain the thought for a moment, you'd be the one to change them ... and you did. But then
[18.12.2022 23:51:20] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: another equally ... illustrious ... Freelancer like Jukins here bends to them to their will. What would your reaction be?
[18.12.2022 23:51:24] Charlie,Jukins: Destination.....Destination...where is that destination form...
[18.12.2022 23:51:39] Ferdinand.Traxler: Why do you even sit here and listen to this nonsense, Jukins?
[18.12.2022 23:51:53] Charlie,Jukins: Uh Huh, who? Sorry I was looking for my forms.
[18.12.2022 23:51:53] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: A battle? I take you more for a man that talks before hostilities ensue.
[18.12.2022 23:51:55] Charlie,Jukins: You were saying?
[18.12.2022 23:52:15] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Oh, I did not mean by my hand. I am certainly not interested in a battle.
[18.12.2022 23:52:19] Ferdinand.Traxler: Nevermind.
[18.12.2022 23:52:23] Charlie,Jukins: You wouldn't believe the mess in here.
[18.12.2022 23:52:30] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Oh, i do believe it. Proceed to look at them... and do me the favor of finding one outside of Rheinland.
[18.12.2022 23:52:50] Ferdinand.Traxler: You think you could part with some of those munitions?
[18.12.2022 23:52:55] Charlie,Jukins: Oh sure sure, I really need to get some organization in here...
[18.12.2022 23:53:16] Charlie,Jukins: Part with them? Well, I'd have to make some adjustments to the manifest but I could probably.
[18.12.2022 23:53:18] Charlie,Jukins: Why?
[18.12.2022 23:53:34] Ferdinand.Traxler: Never hurts to get some supplies, and if you're already here.
[18.12.2022 23:53:56] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: ... it is almost like you are deliberately asking for trouble down the line, Jukins. You do know what you are doing there, ja?
[18.12.2022 23:54:10] Charlie,Jukins: Of course, I'm doing business!
[18.12.2022 23:54:16] Charlie,Jukins: What else would it be?
[18.12.2022 23:54:30] NWB|Paul.Botzler: [He laughs]
[18.12.2022 23:54:38] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Such a simple view of it. The very same kind of problematic business that got you today's attention in the first place.
[18.12.2022 23:54:53] Charlie,Jukins: You would be suprised at how many different ways people view business in different places.
[18.12.2022 23:54:58] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: You are able of reason, are you not?
[18.12.2022 23:55:07] Ferdinand.Traxler: So what's it gonna be?
[18.12.2022 23:55:13] Charlie,Jukins: Oh of course! At least I try to think that.
[18.12.2022 23:55:14] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: You could've at least pretended to do it somewhere i do not see it. *Sighs*
[18.12.2022 23:55:22] NWB|Paul.Botzler: For a Rheinwehr officer you seem to be a bit too able to reason, Frau Oberleutnant.
[18.12.2022 23:55:32] NWB|Paul.Botzler: At least in regards to fire restraint.
[18.12.2022 23:55:40] Charlie,Jukins: Lets see, I would still want some form of payment for the ones I will have to part with.
[18.12.2022 23:55:48] Ferdinand.Traxler: How much are you thinking.
[18.12.2022 23:55:51] Charlie,Jukins: To make up for the lesser amount.
[18.12.2022 23:56:20] Charlie,Jukins: Well, lets see...I bought them for 5 million total. So it depends on how many you want!
[18.12.2022 23:56:36] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: There is no gain in this course today, Herr Botzler. I will simply ... collect my findings. And add them to the unfortunate
[18.12.2022 23:56:48] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: pile that is Jukins' documents.
[18.12.2022 23:56:53] Ferdinand.Traxler: Let's say a dozen.
[18.12.2022 23:57:07] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Wise choice, Frau Oberleutnant, wise choice.
[18.12.2022 23:57:09] Charlie,Jukins: Alright! Lets see, you want a dozen...
[18.12.2022 23:57:22] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Much wiser than the choice your fellow soldiers made the past days.
[18.12.2022 23:58:11] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: That so? Well, we all make our own decisions, do we not?
[18.12.2022 23:58:11] Charlie,Jukins: So after some quick math, your total will be.....1.2 million!
[18.12.2022 23:58:19] Charlie,Jukins: Sound good?
[18.12.2022 23:58:25] Ferdinand.Traxler: That.. that's far too expensive for me.
[18.12.2022 23:58:35] Charlie,Jukins: Ok ok I'm willing to negoitate.
[18.12.2022 23:58:35] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Ideally, yes, but people in your position rarely do, otherweise they would not be in their position.
[18.12.2022 23:58:49] Charlie,Jukins: Who actually uses a calculator these days anyways..
[18.12.2022 23:59:00] Charlie,Jukins: How much are you willing to spend?
[18.12.2022 23:59:02] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Not that the rest of us is fully free. But actors within the government certainly enjoy less of it than we do.
[18.12.2022 23:59:06] Ferdinand.Traxler: Perhaps the officer can help out with some money?
[18.12.2022 23:59:16] Charlie,Jukins: Oh! Now thats an idea.
[18.12.2022 23:59:17] Ferdinand.Traxler: I'm sure the pay is great in the military with all that danger.
[18.12.2022 23:59:20] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Freedom always varies...
[18.12.2022 23:59:40] NWB|Paul.Botzler: But it certainly remainds low in the system you perpetuate, Frau Oberleutnant.
[18.12.2022 23:59:51] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Excuse me gentlemen? I will not 'help' anyone with their finances here. Be assured.
[19.12.2022 00:00:03] Ferdinand.Traxler: It's for a good cause.
[19.12.2022 00:00:12] Charlie,Jukins: Yeah!
[19.12.2022 00:00:13] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Perhaps you can use this moment of wisdom to question your way of thinking as a whole.
[19.12.2022 00:00:21] Charlie,Jukins: Don't you do charity work, Officer?
[19.12.2022 00:00:33] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: That entirely depends on your perspective. Oh, i do charity work. Just not here.
[19.12.2022 00:01:01] Charlie,Jukins: Hm...How about think of it as investing in Rheinlands future?
[19.12.2022 00:01:08] Ferdinand.Traxler: They're still absorbed in their useless discussion I fear.
[19.12.2022 00:01:08] Charlie,Jukins: That should be a good cause no?
[19.12.2022 00:01:22] Charlie,Jukins: Guess it will have to wait.
[19.12.2022 00:01:23] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: I do so in my own way. As i believe... we all here do. In our own respective ways.
[19.12.2022 00:01:48] Ferdinand.Traxler: I always thought the bundschuh people are the ones who can't stop themselves from yapping.
[19.12.2022 00:01:48] NWB|Paul.Botzler: These discussions are never useless, comrade. I would count the destruction of Samura and Synth Foods transports to be--
[19.12.2022 00:01:52] NWB|Paul.Botzler: even less effective.
[19.12.2022 00:01:53] Ferdinand.Traxler: But I guess this officer fits right in.
[19.12.2022 00:02:08] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Well that would be a welcome change.
[19.12.2022 00:02:18] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Our doors are always open, Frau Oberleutnant.
[19.12.2022 00:02:31] RM_Mainz: {Lights a cigar and takes a long draw] all this yapping is pointless dont you guys have something better to do
[19.12.2022 00:02:33] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Oh, i am a talker. You got me there. *She chuckles, then lifts a brow.* Your doors?
[19.12.2022 00:03:02] Charlie,Jukins: This is something good to do, Captain.
[19.12.2022 00:03:04] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Yes, bays, doors, gates, whatever you may call them. Put your ability to communicate to a better use than the Rheinwehr.
[19.12.2022 00:03:16] Ferdinand.Traxler: I guess all those wars has taken a toll on the military's quality of personell still left..
[19.12.2022 00:03:28] Charlie,Jukins: Ouch.
[19.12.2022 00:03:33] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Oh, if it leads them to join us I would say it has greatly increased.
[19.12.2022 00:03:34] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: How exceedingly rude of you. And uncalled for. Manners are hard to come by these days, i am not surprised.
[19.12.2022 00:03:53] RM_Mainz: indeed
[19.12.2022 00:04:05] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Maybe the civil war and the rise of authoritarianism has caused some officers to finally wake up.
[19.12.2022 00:04:21] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Then again, most of them have become even more hardlined.
[19.12.2022 00:04:34] NWB|Paul.Botzler: But we do not mind catching the outliers.
[19.12.2022 00:04:41] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Rarely does one development lead to a single direction for all those involved.
[19.12.2022 00:04:48] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Are you an outlier, Frau Oberleutnant?
[19.12.2022 00:05:11] Ferdinand.Traxler: I think they've forgotten about you, Jukins. How lucky.
[19.12.2022 00:05:18] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: If it were so easy.
[19.12.2022 00:05:19] Charlie,Jukins: Ah...
[19.12.2022 00:05:27] Charlie,Jukins: Well, not anymore.
[19.12.2022 00:05:29] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: An outlier, you say?
[19.12.2022 00:05:35] NWB|Paul.Botzler: That is what I said.
[19.12.2022 00:06:00] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Mhm, some might say so. That i have not opted to fire right then and there should tell you enough.
[19.12.2022 00:06:32] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I suppose by Rheinwehr standards that makes one an outlier.
[19.12.2022 00:07:05] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Thinking just before following an order must be considered an act of rebellion almost.
[19.12.2022 00:07:44] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: These are your words. Mine are - it is not almost an act of rebellion. Blind loyalty is dangerous.
[19.12.2022 00:08:04] NWB|Paul.Botzler: You must be in danger then.
[19.12.2022 00:08:13] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Safety is an illusion.
[19.12.2022 00:08:20] Charlie,Jukins: Hey! What about the cargo you wanted!?
[19.12.2022 00:08:26] Ferdinand.Traxler: Hm?
[19.12.2022 00:08:32] Ferdinand.Traxler: Well I said I can't pay.
[19.12.2022 00:08:39] Ferdinand.Traxler: Would you rather have me take it by force or what?
[19.12.2022 00:08:43] Charlie,Jukins: Well, I was willing to negoitate.
[19.12.2022 00:08:51] Charlie,Jukins: But, suit yourself.
[19.12.2022 00:09:13] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Safety is certainly not an illusion Frau Oberleutnant, but I will tell you one thing, in regards to the [He cleans his throat]
[19.12.2022 00:09:24] Ferdinand.Traxler: Another time, Freelancer.
[19.12.2022 00:09:26] NWB|Paul.Botzler: situation we find ourselves in, I would rather not risk your head with such talk.
[19.12.2022 00:09:30] Charlie,Jukins: Alright, well.
[19.12.2022 00:09:32] Ferdinand.Traxler: Be careful you're not put to sleep by those two.
[19.12.2022 00:09:44] Charlie,Jukins: I'll keep an eye out!
[19.12.2022 00:10:11] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: And why would you care about my head then? From your words it seemed those that serve the capital are ... questionable at best.
[19.12.2022 00:10:12] Charlie,Jukins: I also have coffee for that. Somewhere in here.
[19.12.2022 00:10:23] Ferdinand.Traxler: Alright. Man sieht sich.
[19.12.2022 00:10:28] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Your ideological framework is, not your existence.
[19.12.2022 00:10:48] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: What difference does it make to you if i am ... removed for my words? Ah.
[19.12.2022 00:11:15] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Every life lost through the oppression of another is a waste.
[19.12.2022 00:11:29] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: We can agree on this much, Herr Botzler.
[19.12.2022 00:11:51] NWB|Paul.Botzler: It is just that you fight for the side that does exactly that, Frau Oberleutnant.
[19.12.2022 00:12:00] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Exactly that.
[19.12.2022 00:12:34] Charlie,Jukins: Ah HA! I found it. Alright well, have a nice chat, I have a delivery to make!
[19.12.2022 00:12:44] Charlie,Jukins: See you all soon!
[19.12.2022 00:12:46] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Doesn't every side say that about their adversary? - oh i will see to it you safely .. arrive.
[19.12.2022 00:12:48] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Safe flight, Mr. Jukins.
[19.12.2022 00:12:55] Charlie,Jukins: To you as well!
[19.12.2022 00:13:10] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Well, Frau Oberleutnant, there are compelling arguments that could prove that I am, in fact, correct.
[19.12.2022 00:13:26] RM_Mainz: what now ?
[19.12.2022 00:13:27] NWB|Paul.Botzler: But the weapon system of the Mainz are bit too suspicious for me to dare explain this as of now.
[19.12.2022 00:13:38] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: There may be more chances then in the future...
[19.12.2022 00:13:51] Charlie,Jukins: Oh hello!
[19.12.2022 00:13:53] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Hm. Of course. Remember the door.
[19.12.2022 00:14:00] Charlie,Jukins: Uh, do you still need something?
[19.12.2022 00:14:03] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: I may just do that.
[19.12.2022 00:14:06] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Nothing, Jukins.
[19.12.2022 00:14:12] Charlie,Jukins: Great great!
[19.12.2022 00:14:16] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: As i said, i'm simply a generous host and see to it that you arrive safely.
[19.12.2022 00:15:04] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Pardon this rather unorthodox approach, Mainz. But this may prove useful in the future.
[19.12.2022 00:15:28] RM_Mainz: was the biggest snore ever for me
[19.12.2022 00:16:01] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: ... well, that is one way to put it. Not always is the way of weapon fire the immediate way to victory.
[19.12.2022 00:16:12] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: This ... door... Botzler mentioned may be their downfall.
[19.12.2022 00:16:26] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: But that is not for me to decide.
[19.12.2022 00:16:34] RM_Mainz: i see
[19.12.2022 00:17:29] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: I'll be proceeding to the Schwerin for maintenance of my vessel. Your assistance was welcome. Once more, my apologies i
[19.12.2022 00:17:41] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: offered the same excitement as a desk assignment today.
[19.12.2022 00:17:51] RM_Mainz: all good i should have the engine looked at myself
[19.12.2022 00:18:08] Berthold_Taezgon_Perhan: seig my friends
[19.12.2022 00:18:17] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Then by all means, let us both return to Schwerin.
Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!
Hochachtungsvoll,
Traudel Habermeyer
Oberleutnant der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr