Trip Log submission by:
Captain Dawn Richardson, =IT=Concordia
Date:
Feb 2, 835 AS
Brief summary of trip:
I've been so busy lately - unfortunately the time for reporting is often put off while handling operational questions during the Boss' Theta Medical Training. He can have the high level planning - I'm just happy running these routes and seeing the sector!
We left Provence with full cargo of mostly Cigars, but also some Consumer Goods from Avignon from our favorite dockhand. I don't know where he gets his connections - but the bonuses involved are worth hauling such usually routine cargo for his clients!
Again we flew the shortcut jump hole he provided to Hamburg in Cologne so our trip to Planet Hamburg was more direct, albeit across much more open space!
The rest of the flight, picking up High Temp Alloys from New Berlin for shipping to Mecachrome in Provence was pretty unremarkable. We may need to switch it up a bit after the next run to keep the crew alert with new stimulating routes and systems.
After some downtime on the station, we again headed to Avignon, but just picked up Cigars for Planet New Berlin for this run - that usual contact was nowhere in sight this time, maybe for the best, least he be looking for a tip or higher price for those wares.
This trip was much more eventful - first we came across a Freelancer at the Cologne Jump Gate in Zurich. We had a surprising longer chat about his long haul deliveries, currently on Iridium from Omicron Delta, and he even mentioned aliens! I personally think he's been out on the fringes too long, but the boss is always reinforcing our 'Freelancer Network' angle, so I mentioned the Contract Board and we parted ways. Aliens!
A bit further into the journey, we came across a convoy on a course parallel with our own near Freiburg in Stuttgart - BMF from New London headed to New Berlin! As well as their Freelancer escort pilot!
We tagged along and got to know them as well as their recent popular routes out of Bretonia - seems they are a busy port at Isle of Skye!
Once we reached New Berlin, I thought about that 'change of route' mentioned earlier in this journal and we offered our assistance on their hauling requirements. I sold our Cigars on the Planet, and landed at The Ring in orbit to collect some Ablative Armor Plating. With that, I joined their convoy and we provided back to their New London home station with our valuable cargo.
Surprisingly, the trip across the Omega systems didn't present any unusual dangers - it's possible our timing worked well, possibly between patrols or perhaps pirates had their fill from other unfortunate souls early in the day. Either way, we made it safely to the BMF station without much fuss.
I made sure to acknowledge our docking clearance and land as slowly as possible as I admired the beauty of the rather unique station amongst the backdrop of the Bretonian starscape. It's quite a spectacle!
Given they were headed back again to Rheinland, and we still had Gallia contracts to attend to, we bought some Gold on station destined for Sigma-15's Wichter Station.
As it turned out, Corsairs decided to rear their aggressive heads on the way out of system, cutting the first lane going towards the Cambridge jumpgate. They turned their attention on a Rheinland Shipping Train going by the name 'Blauberen'.
They had a pair of Tiger Shark escorts, but it didn't feel right seeing that transport convoy under attack without some conduct on our part. We engaged the pair of Corsairs, to their surprise, and the group of us were able to down one hostile almost immediately. The second pulled away from the convoy and while I engaged it, the Rheinlanders were able to escape using the now enable trade lane. We took a bit of damage handling the second hostile, but were able to disable it before too long. We proceeded to Cambridge to meet up with our BMF counterpart that had left earlier, missing this conflict.
We were still quite alert from our Bretonia encounter, but it appears we were due for even more excitement when passing through Stuttgart.
Our sensors went off when passing just outside of the orbit of the Planet Stuttgart, and visuals confirmed that there were ships that had impacted the planet, seemly missing their line up to the Mooring points. We would have turned back to help, as we had in New Berlin, but with the Battleship and other orbitals already scrambling rescue craft, we could see we would just get in the way. It was still very sad, seeing such needless tragedy.
Eventually we managed through Rheinland, into Sigma-15, and rounded Planet Baltrum to come to ALG's distant Wichter Station. They gladly paid us well for our Gold, and provided well priced High Temperature Alloys so we could return to our currently active contract.
We continued to run the route with BMF until our paths diverged as we veered off towards the Alsace Passage, and bid them farewell.
Our normal run back to Provence, met with little traffic, save one contact upon entering the Provence system itself.
There was a GNI agent monitoring the area just around the Jump Gate to IDF - while the female pilot kept her cards close to her chest, as expected, we did engage in a lovely moment discussing racing - what else in Provence?
Afterwards we arrived at Mecachrome Engine Supply, dropping off our newest load of High Temperature Alloys for the station's operations. They seemed quite happy to receive it.
This third and fourth load of 3600 units out of 50,000 requested - 14,400 total delivered thus far.
Freelancer in Zurich
[05.02.2025 01:41:17] =IT=Concordia: Hey there
[05.02.2025 01:41:17] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Good evening there.
[05.02.2025 01:41:44] =IT=Concordia: how's trading today, Freelancer captain?
[05.02.2025 01:42:02] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: So far so good... bringing up cargo from the Omicrons. Not sure I can suggest going there now though.
[05.02.2025 01:42:09] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: It's been very dangerous lately in that sector.
[05.02.2025 01:42:39] =IT=Concordia: Omicrons? Damn you do some long haul! I've just been running contracts between houses so far for the organizatiion
[05.02.2025 01:43:09] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Captain Ripley's ship specializes in long distance transport admittedly. I don't mind it myself.
[05.02.2025 01:43:09] =IT=Concordia: But I appreciate the warning. I think the boss is out in Theta on Medical Training at the moment.
[05.02.2025 01:43:28] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Hopefully they stay safe out there, the alien attacks are on the rise.
[05.02.2025 01:43:33] =IT=Concordia: I don't know if I'd feel safe out there without an escort!
[05.02.2025 01:43:44] =IT=Concordia: Aliens?
[05.02.2025 01:43:53] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: I think Theta is about as far as you can go safely, any further becomes very hazardous.
[05.02.2025 01:44:30] =IT=Concordia: I'll take your word for it! Sounds a bit dangerous but probably profitable for the risk involved!
[05.02.2025 01:44:32] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Indeed... it's made colonization of the region a challenge at best.
[05.02.2025 01:44:59] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: We may be forced to route away from the deep Omicrons soon though, as I said, it's becoming too dangerous.
[05.02.2025 01:45:10] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: May need to go and take more tau region contracts.
[05.02.2025 01:45:36] =IT=Concordia: That's a real frontier. I heard even the Omegas was sketchy when it comes to piracy and the like
[05.02.2025 01:46:08] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Well the Omegas aren't safe, but if you see a pirate, just hit the brakes and comply... safer than trying to fight half
[05.02.2025 01:46:10] Insufficient.Postage: the time.
[05.02.2025 01:46:27] =IT=Concordia: Sound advice.
[05.02.2025 01:46:29] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Insurance will cover lost cargo, harder to replace lost crew from picking fights with Corsairs.
[05.02.2025 01:47:05] =IT=Concordia: True. There's no price on a human life over just getting reimbursed for lost cargo.
[05.02.2025 01:47:43] =IT=Concordia: Are you working with a base or organization? Or just true Freelancer independency?
[05.02.2025 01:48:11] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Freelancing entirely... we don't really have any steady, long term contracts.
[05.02.2025 01:48:35] Insufficient.Postage: Most are a case by case basis, or prearranged cargo transfers... again, we specialize in long distance.
[05.02.2025 01:49:01] Insufficient.Postage: I am sure you can otherwise hire Imperial or Universal for shorter range mass transport contracts as needed.
[05.02.2025 01:49:45] =IT=Concordia: Alright it's good to be specialized!
[05.02.2025 01:50:22] =IT=Concordia: If you are looking for contracts, though, most Freelancer bases have access to our =IT= contracts if you're looking for
[05.02.2025 01:50:27] =IT=Concordia: anything different.
[05.02.2025 01:50:37] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Hmm, well we will keep that in mind moving forward.
[05.02.2025 01:50:47] =IT=Concordia: That's all I ask.
[05.02.2025 01:51:07] =IT=Concordia: But I won't keep ya - long enough haul without too much gabbing *laugh*
[05.02.2025 01:51:28] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Fair, engineering says this soup is hell for the hull. We best move out of this cloud.
[05.02.2025 01:51:49] =IT=Concordia: The name's Dawn Richardson, by the way. Great to be chatting with you today.
[05.02.2025 01:52:09] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: I will be sure to forward that to Captain Ripley. It's been a pleasure.
[05.02.2025 01:52:23] =IT=Concordia: Safe skies! Till next time!
[05.02.2025 01:52:32] Insufficient.Postage: Comms: Best of luck.
BMF convoy
[05.02.2025 01:55:45] =IT=Concordia: Good day BMF!
[05.02.2025 01:55:47] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Greetings there Freelancer
[05.02.2025 01:55:58] =IT=Concordia: and a Freelancer!
[05.02.2025 01:56:08] Black.Widow: ahoy matey
[05.02.2025 01:56:28] =IT=Concordia: where's everyone headed?
[05.02.2025 01:56:37] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Planet New Berlin
[05.02.2025 01:56:56] BMF|Gold-Kitty: How about you with that mighty cargo
[05.02.2025 01:56:58] =IT=Concordia: Are you kidding? That's where our cargo is headed!
[05.02.2025 01:57:06] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Join us
[05.02.2025 01:57:21] BMF|Gold-Kitty: We have a route for you back, if you are looking to get back in Bretonia
[05.02.2025 01:57:23] =IT=Concordia: I'll tag along for a bit, sure!
[05.02.2025 01:57:55] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Well then keep up
[05.02.2025 01:58:16] =IT=Concordia: I'll try my best!
[05.02.2025 01:58:37] =IT=Concordia: Does BMF do this route often?
[05.02.2025 01:58:54] BMF|Gold-Kitty: We do have it quite often, as we are in constant need of Ablative Armour Plating
[05.02.2025 01:58:59] Black.Widow: This freelancer seems really friendly
[05.02.2025 01:59:16] Black.Widow: Maybe too friendly
[05.02.2025 01:59:19] BMF|Gold-Kitty: He is of the trading kind, they are nice in general, and very useful
[05.02.2025 01:59:35] BMF|Gold-Kitty: He can attack us with bad jokes for sure
[05.02.2025 01:59:38] =IT=Concordia: Traders just like to learn all the routes!
[05.02.2025 02:00:41] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Well there freelancer, if you want you can grab some Ablative Armour from the Ring and follow us
[05.02.2025 02:00:56] 2025-02-05 02:00:54 SMT Traffic control alert: BMF|Gold-Kitty has docked
[05.02.2025 02:01:00] 2025-02-05 02:00:58 SMT Traffic control alert: Black.Widow has docked
[05.02.2025 02:01:04] =IT=Concordia: Alright, I'll help ya out. Just selling my cargo then I'll grab those ablatives
[05.02.2025 02:01:13] 2025-02-05 02:01:11 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
[05.02.2025 02:02:08] BMF|Ebejer: Tim is moeny
[05.02.2025 02:02:15] 2025-02-05 02:02:13 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
[05.02.2025 02:03:02] BMF|Ebejer: you guys bring ablative armour plating i will take another material
[05.02.2025 02:04:15] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Freelancer, we are taking this cargo down to New London, at Isle of Skye
[05.02.2025 02:04:36] =IT=Concordia: Alright, understood!
[05.02.2025 02:05:22] =IT=Concordia: Hey there, Daniel_Fort \\Another Freelancer in passing
Reaching New London
[05.02.2025 02:18:23] =IT=Concordia: Another BMF vessel! Ahoy!
[05.02.2025 02:18:26] BMF|Truck: ?: Greetings!
[05.02.2025 02:18:46] =IT=Concordia: Are you joining our party?
[05.02.2025 02:18:54] BMF|Truck: ?: Soon I will be yes.
[05.02.2025 02:19:01] Attention! Stand clear. Towing BMF|Gold-Kitty
[05.02.2025 02:20:10] =IT=Concordia: That's some station !
[05.02.2025 02:20:20] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Home of the BMF
[05.02.2025 02:20:25] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Isle of Skye
[05.02.2025 02:20:26] =IT=Concordia: Beautiful!
[05.02.2025 02:20:50] BMF|Gold-Kitty: We have never ever built something that is not beautiful and practical
[05.02.2025 02:20:58] BMF|Gold-Kitty: This is the crown jewel if you ask me
[05.02.2025 02:21:08] BMF|Truck: Greetings greetings
[05.02.2025 02:21:17] =IT=Concordia: Well, it's good to be proud of your corporations accomplishments
[05.02.2025 02:21:26] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Years of work and billions of credits have gone into this marvel
[05.02.2025 02:21:38] =IT=Concordia: I can tell by the craftsmanship
[05.02.2025 02:21:51] Black.Widow: WOW NICE BASE
[05.02.2025 02:21:55] BMF|Gold-Kitty: We are indeed proud of ourselves for we have worked for every single bolt
[05.02.2025 02:21:57] 2025-02-05 02:21:55 SMT Traffic control alert: Black.Widow has docked
[05.02.2025 02:21:59] BMF|Gold-Kitty: Thank you
[05.02.2025 02:22:13] =IT=Concordia: Amazing indeed
[05.02.2025 02:22:59] 2025-02-05 02:22:57 SMT Traffic control alert: BMF|Gold-Kitty has docked
[05.02.2025 02:23:02] 2025-02-05 02:23:00 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
Passing through Stuttgart with BMF, towards New Berlin
[05.02.2025 02:36:54] =IT=Concordia: Damn, you move through these lanes move like a racecar than a truck!
[05.02.2025 02:37:13] BMF|Truck: ?: Heh, practice makes perfect!
[05.02.2025 02:37:22] BMF|Truck: ?: Also throws the pirates off of us.
[05.02.2025 02:37:36] =IT=Concordia: That's some great flying! Name's Dawn Richardson by the way. To whom do I have the pleasure?
[05.02.2025 02:37:51] BMF|Truck: ?: Bob bobberson.
Passing through Stuttgart with BMF, departing towards Gallia
[05.02.2025 02:55:07] =IT=Concordia: I've got buyers for these alloys in Gallia, so I'll veer off towards that direction when we get to Stuttgart
[05.02.2025 02:55:30] BMF|Truck: ?: Roger that! Was a pleasure flying with you in convoy today.
[05.02.2025 02:55:40] BMF|Truck: ?: Even though I was a bit late to the first one.
[05.02.2025 02:56:00] Attention! Stand clear. Towing BMF|Truck
[05.02.2025 02:56:21] =IT=Concordia: Ah it's alright - we do what we can for our respective organizations and allies
[05.02.2025 02:56:30] BMF|Truck: ?: Agreed!
[05.02.2025 03:03:19] =IT=Concordia: Safe skies, Mr. Bobberson! Until we meet again
[05.02.2025 03:03:36] BMF|Truck: ?: Cheers mate! Same goes to you! *drinks tea*
Provence jumpgate discussion with GNI
[05.02.2025 03:12:33] =IT=Concordia: Hey there, GNI/-Archange
[05.02.2025 03:12:43] GNI/-Archange: Bonsoir.
[05.02.2025 03:13:09] GNI/-Archange: Staying, uh, out of trouble?
[05.02.2025 03:13:22] =IT=Concordia: We try to!
[05.02.2025 03:13:32] =IT=Concordia: Just running contracts for local business in the area
[05.02.2025 03:13:41] GNI/-Archange: What business would that be?
[05.02.2025 03:14:07] =IT=Concordia: The station in system works with engines - they use these alloys from Rheinland in their construction
[05.02.2025 03:14:21] =IT=Concordia: Racing engines! Can you believe it?
[05.02.2025 03:14:46] GNI/-Archange: I have heard that scene has been expanding lately.
[05.02.2025 03:15:12] =IT=Concordia: It seems to be. It's all I hear on different Freelancer ports.
[05.02.2025 03:15:35] GNI/-Archange: Quite exciting, oui. I recall one here in Provence a few months.
[05.02.2025 03:16:16] =IT=Concordia: I'm looking forward to more coverage so I can watch when I'm out on these routes.
[05.02.2025 03:16:43] GNI/-Archange: Mm, the time trials.
[05.02.2025 03:17:10] =IT=Concordia: Testing those ships to their limits! Exciting stuff
[05.02.2025 03:17:36] GNI/-Archange: You speak like someone wanting to dive in.
[05.02.2025 03:18:18] =IT=Concordia: Nah I'm just a hauler with some interest. I could never pilot those skinny ships - just give me a big ol' transport anyday.
[05.02.2025 03:18:37] =IT=Concordia: Did you ever race? In your youth perhaps?
[05.02.2025 03:18:53] GNI/-Archange: Well. A bit. I hope I do not sound so old.
[05.02.2025 03:19:18] =IT=Concordia: Well, no, just meant before the service.
[05.02.2025 03:20:04] GNI/-Archange: I have been through the track here in Provence a few times.
[05.02.2025 03:20:52] GNI/-Archange: Even set some records.
[05.02.2025 03:21:38] =IT=Concordia: I had a feeling by the way you were talking of it!
[05.02.2025 03:22:13] GNI/-Archange: [She affords herself a chuckle.]
[05.02.2025 03:23:11] =IT=Concordia: The name is Dawn Richardson, by the way. I don't often meet enough friendly ships on my Provence travels, so it's a pleasure!
[05.02.2025 03:23:32] =IT=Concordia: Most are too busy, full throttle
[05.02.2025 03:23:42] GNI/-Archange: I try to keep the lanes safe, Madame Richardson. For now, Archange will do.
[05.02.2025 03:23:59] =IT=Concordia: Oh of course. *Nods*
[05.02.2025 03:24:09] =IT=Concordia: Just being friendly!
[05.02.2025 03:24:35] GNI/-Archange: Of course. I will not hold you up any further, however. I am certain deliveries have deadlines.
[05.02.2025 03:24:50] =IT=Concordia: Well I bid you safe skies! Take care out there!
[05.02.2025 03:25:00] GNI/-Archange: Safe travels.
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