Trip Log submission by:
Captain Dawn Richardson, =IT=Concordia
Date:
Mar 3, 835 AS
Brief summary of trip:
After the run to IDF for OS&C with copper, we needed a return run to keep us earning. We found that in Niobium for 75 from Biacris, Tau-23. We loaded up on station and headed out immediately.
An OSI Zoner we found upon entering Tau-31 was emitting some crazy light waves - sensors couldn't make sense of it - I kinda wish they responded to hails so I could ask them more, but we just passed in the gate area too quickly.
A short trip later, we sold most of Niobium to Cortez Miner Tavern for 210, although they reached their quota and refused to take the full load.
It was decided just to head to Cordova Shipping Platform and filled the hold up again with Super Alloys for 65. This way both products could be sold on Emerson Supply in Hudson, as they were always in demand there.
We landed on Emerson and no sooner than had we sold our product, the base administration asked for a supply run of Ablative Armor Plating as a favor to them from Hamburg's Alster Shipyard. It seems it's a product of high demand these days and they wanted to have some in stock to entice traders to visit. This delivery was short and sweet, but we still had a contract to fulfill - it was back to another run to IDF.
We grabbed another load of Xenobiotic Filters from Cold Bay and headed out to Susquehanna Station for the first leg.
Once delivery to the Deep Space Engineering station was completed, Coronado was our objective, again in search of copper.
Scottsdale Refinery had their usual volume in supply, and we filled our hold to the brim with our desired resource of the day.
On our way towards the Baffin jump hole, we had another glimpse of the local comet - a welcome wonder amongst our long route!
In Baffin itself, our curiosity almost got the better of us when the crew and myself decided to check out that visual contact out by Hodge and Podge we'd seen on that prior trip through the system. As we closed in, entering the Chao field nearest to Planet Podge, we finally received further readings on the station. It appeared to be heavily neglected or only partial constructed, but it wasn't broadcasting any identification and our threat response lit it up as we closed within 10k. We veered off back towards our course - still finding it mysterious but none of us
would jeopardize the safety of the ship just to get conclusive answers when the potential for combat is involved.
The Taus were quiet and we saw few ships once we went off-lane in Tau-23 on approach to Gallia's heavily guarded Languedoc gate. We were cleared as routine as the last trip but this time we ran into a Unione Corse Border Patrol agent in Languedoc near Briancon Station. We complied and they offered up an escort for our Gallic travels, which also involved a brief stop-over at Provence's raceway, discussion about local politics, and finally a full escort right up to our destination in Liberty with our return cargo!
I've included the transcript in this log, and they did acknowledge receiving our communication after Thomas Smith's conversation with their agents in the field.
Our arrival in Provence coincided with a Corsair freighter hauling a product called 'Azurite Gas' through the region. The Unione Corse agent had no problems with their group, The Brotherhood, as the UC pilot called them. This 'exotic' material was explained as available in the 'deep Omicrons'. It might be an opportunity to look into, as I know I've never come across the substance myself, so it must be rare!
On our return trip through Kusari, we stopped by yet another busy raceway at the Golden Dragon in Shikoku. The turns and loops involved in this one would definitely take some practice to master!
Finally, we reached Colorado and Planet Denver, where my escort Unione Corse agent and I parted ways. I must say that this particular individual seemed well suited to promotion - it almost makes me want to look towards setting up a place of residence on Marseille for my vacation time away!
[03.03.2025 01:33:43] =IT=Concordia: Hey there, UC/-UCS-"Bastia"
[03.03.2025 01:33:44] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Salute, vessel. This is the UCS Bastia, of the 1st Border Flotilla; please halt for a routine scan.
[03.03.2025 01:33:56] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: How are you doign?
[03.03.2025 01:34:05] =IT=Concordia: Very well. All stop.
[03.03.2025 01:34:09] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Oh, are you being attacked? We can move away if you need to?
[03.03.2025 01:34:17] =IT=Concordia: We can't complain. The trip has been good thus far!
[03.03.2025 01:34:25] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, nevermind; unlawfuls heh. Sorry. Ah, glad to hear!
[03.03.2025 01:34:45] =IT=Concordia: Yeah there was some friendly fire going on for a moment!
[03.03.2025 01:35:04] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: We've had some reports about an increase in piracy or pirates in general's presence in the Taus Economic Area.
[03.03.2025 01:35:08] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: But, glad to hear!
[03.03.2025 01:35:13] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: So, where are ya headed?
[03.03.2025 01:35:45] =IT=Concordia: We have a contract obligation to fulfill with OS&C's Riviera Resort near Planet New Paris. They need copper.
[03.03.2025 01:36:05] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, I see! Well, let us escort you if you'd like!
[03.03.2025 01:36:14] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Where will you go next?
[03.03.2025 01:36:19] =IT=Concordia: I'd love that.
[03.03.2025 01:36:23] =IT=Concordia: Onward we go!
[03.03.2025 01:36:28] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: You're clear to proceed by the way! Indeed!
[03.03.2025 01:36:48] =IT=Concordia: We may head to Provence to help with contracts there as well
[03.03.2025 01:37:10] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si, the Commission received a transmission from =IT=, their reply will arrive soon enough, don't worry!
[03.03.2025 01:37:28] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: They like to take a while before answering
[03.03.2025 01:37:31] =IT=Concordia: Oh excellent!
[03.03.2025 01:38:11] =IT=Concordia: Well it is quite important to thoroughly review messages before responding, I understand!
[03.03.2025 01:38:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed; though they just are a bit paranoid when using the NeuralNet. HAh
[03.03.2025 01:38:35] Attention! Stand clear. Towing UC/-UCS-"Bastia"
[03.03.2025 01:39:20] =IT=Concordia: This base likes the view from higher up!
[03.03.2025 01:39:20] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I personally didn't even know OS&C had a Modular Installation here!
[03.03.2025 01:39:42] =IT=Concordia: I almost missed it the first time through!
[03.03.2025 01:39:43] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I wonder if they'd be up for one in Provence! It's the #1 tourist destination after all!
[03.03.2025 01:39:59] =IT=Concordia: Heading aboard to drop cargo!
[03.03.2025 01:40:03] 2025-03-03 01:40:02 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
[03.03.2025 01:40:11] ERR: Base cannot accept goods, stock limit reached.
[03.03.2025 01:43:52] =IT=Concordia: Interesting - they would not take the whole shipment!
[03.03.2025 01:44:05] =IT=Concordia: I think New Paris will like the surplus though...
[03.03.2025 01:44:21] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: No idea!
[03.03.2025 01:44:42] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: We only know a bit about Copper via our informal relations with a Crayter Modular Installation.
[03.03.2025 01:44:57] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Personally? I'm just a border & customs Capitaine. *chuckles*
[03.03.2025 01:45:11] =IT=Concordia: Makes sense - we'll just be another moment!
[03.03.2025 01:45:18] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Sure thing!
[03.03.2025 01:45:21] 2025-03-03 01:45:19 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
[03.03.2025 01:47:30] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: So, next stop? *smiles*
[03.03.2025 01:47:38] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Tau-23 and beyond?
[03.03.2025 01:47:50] =IT=Concordia: I'll have to talk with the boss on this contract - New Paris bought it for 30credits more! *laughs*
[03.03.2025 01:48:00] =IT=Concordia: I'm heading to Provence
[03.03.2025 01:48:01] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Huh, that's interesting!
[03.03.2025 01:48:07] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Alrighty, let's go then!
[03.03.2025 01:48:25] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": There's a Jump Gate to Provence in Ile de France...?
[03.03.2025 01:48:32] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: You do know that, right?
[03.03.2025 01:48:42] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Or is it quicker here? *chuckles*
[03.03.2025 01:48:50] =IT=Concordia: Yeah, I'm still learning some of these routes
[03.03.2025 01:48:56] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, I see!
[03.03.2025 01:49:04] =IT=Concordia: But we're here now *giggles*
[03.03.2025 01:49:08] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, it is just at the Billancourt Junction!
[03.03.2025 01:49:44] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed, we're already here, haha
[03.03.2025 01:49:59] =IT=Concordia: For the next loop, I'll try that exit. Thanks!
[03.03.2025 01:50:18] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: By the way, if you need some interceptors or anything; Monte Carlo sells Racing Engines!
[03.03.2025 01:50:40] =IT=Concordia: There's racing engines out now! Nice!
[03.03.2025 01:50:57] =IT=Concordia: I've really got to catch one of those events at the track
[03.03.2025 01:51:00] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Our 1st Border Flotilla, Provence, benefitted from that, by acquiring a former racing vessel that is an interceptor now.
[03.03.2025 01:51:10] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si, well, if you want, we can do one right now!
[03.03.2025 01:51:53] =IT=Concordia: Right now? Are you going to show me your skills?
[03.03.2025 01:52:02] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: It's really fun, but a bit scary. Especially since here, our track got a minefield in it...!
[03.03.2025 01:52:22] La.Pala[TBH]: Hola senor
[03.03.2025 01:52:23] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Hah, well, I said that if you wanted to witness one, you could, I could hop on that interceptor!
[03.03.2025 01:52:27] =IT=Concordia: That does sound a bit terrifying, actually!
[03.03.2025 01:52:36] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Salute, Corsair vessel! Pleasure to see you here!
[03.03.2025 01:52:37] =IT=Concordia: Sure, I'd be glad to check it out
[03.03.2025 01:52:45] La.Pala[TBH]: It was a long journey
[03.03.2025 01:52:52] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I imagine! How are you doing?
[03.03.2025 01:53:12] La.Pala[TBH]: Well enough, but looking forward to strech my legs on some solid ground
[03.03.2025 01:53:13] Death: Cait.Ward was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[03.03.2025 01:53:22] La.Pala[TBH]: And yourself, amigo?
[03.03.2025 01:53:24] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well... Welcome to Provence! Both of ya!
[03.03.2025 01:53:33] =IT=Concordia: Pleasure as always!
[03.03.2025 01:53:45] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I'm escorting the Concordia here for their missions.
[03.03.2025 01:54:00] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: And doing border & customs operations in general!
[03.03.2025 01:54:24] La.Pala[TBH]: Senor, I could not think of a more boring job
[03.03.2025 01:54:43] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, by the way; don't worry about it, I saw these Azurite Gas, but, since we are friendly with the Corsair Empire;
[03.03.2025 01:54:58] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -no need to worry; feel free to appreciate Provence as much as you'd like!
[03.03.2025 01:55:06] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed, it is a tad difficult!
[03.03.2025 01:55:18] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Sorry, Concordia, I'm back.
[03.03.2025 01:55:24] =IT=Concordia: Is such a cargo quite dangerous to transport? Explosive even?
[03.03.2025 01:55:45] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Dunno... I think it's from the Omicrons?
[03.03.2025 01:55:53] La.Pala[TBH]: Si senor, deep in the Omicrons
[03.03.2025 01:55:58] La.Pala[TBH]: It... is very exotic
[03.03.2025 01:56:02] La.Pala[TBH]: Very valuable
[03.03.2025 01:56:13] =IT=Concordia: Ah, that explains why I've not come across it yet - we need to explore that region for trade opportunities
[03.03.2025 01:56:17] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: The guidelines shows that it is in the "Restricted Commodities" but, since it is a Corsair vessel, they are welcome here.
[03.03.2025 01:56:35] =IT=Concordia: Well, I wouldn't just bring it in without asking first!
[03.03.2025 01:56:48] La.Pala[TBH]: *chuckles* Good thing I am used to carrying... legally interesting cargo then
[03.03.2025 01:56:57] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: That reminds me; you're from The Brotherhood, right? Provence has diplomatic ties with the Deterrence but not-
[03.03.2025 01:57:13] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -ther Brotherhood; would you mind if the Commission contacted ya about it?
[03.03.2025 01:57:29] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Since Provence recognizes the Corsair Empire as the rightful descendant of the Hispania.
[03.03.2025 01:57:36] La.Pala[TBH]: Si, senor
[03.03.2025 01:57:42] La.Pala[TBH]: That would be very good
[03.03.2025 01:57:48] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Glad to hear! Should I contact someone in particular?
[03.03.2025 01:57:53] La.Pala[TBH]: I'm sure there is plenty would could talk about
[03.03.2025 01:58:05] La.Pala[TBH]: Eh, someone will pick up the phone if you ring it long enough
[03.03.2025 01:58:07] CONSOLE: Jacob.Forsythe has scored a new highscore on Monte Carlo Tour leaderboard: #9 - 144.202s
[03.03.2025 01:58:18] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Oh, there is a race right now!
[03.03.2025 01:58:23] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: There's someone racing!
[03.03.2025 01:58:25] La.Pala[TBH]: Ah race?
[03.03.2025 01:58:32] =IT=Concordia: Ah it is popular!
[03.03.2025 01:58:33] La.Pala[TBH]: Now that is intriguing
[03.03.2025 01:58:42] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si, near Monte Carlo Freeport; we have a race track; with a minefield!
[03.03.2025 01:58:54] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Alright, splendid, I'll notify the Commission as well about it!
[03.03.2025 01:59:00] =IT=Concordia: That sounds like a challenge a Corsair would appreciate!
[03.03.2025 01:59:21] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Hah! Well, everyone (who isn't an Outcast) is welcome here!
[03.03.2025 01:59:35] La.Pala[TBH]: *you get the feeling he just cracked his knuckles* Senors, the Corsairs are the best pilots in Sirius, and soon
[03.03.2025 01:59:36] La.Pala[TBH]: Gallia
[03.03.2025 01:59:46] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Hah! That would be awesome to see!
[03.03.2025 02:00:17] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: The 1st Border Flotilla, Provence didn't lose time to grab our first proper racing ship as an interceptor...!
[03.03.2025 02:00:28] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: So, we essentially keep up the peace, I suppose!
[03.03.2025 02:00:40] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, apologies Concordia, what's your next plan?
[03.03.2025 02:01:08] =IT=Concordia: I thought you were going to show me the track before I have to head out with next contract cargo?
[03.03.2025 02:01:09] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Oh, and, don't be shy, you can move freely here, La.Pala!
[03.03.2025 02:01:12] =IT=Concordia: Still an option?
[03.03.2025 02:01:15] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Sure thing, then follow me!
[03.03.2025 02:01:32] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I thought you wanted to proceed with ya mission, sorry *chuckles*
[03.03.2025 02:01:47] La.Pala[TBH]: Adios, senors. Have fun at that track
[03.03.2025 02:01:50] =IT=Concordia: Safe skies Corsair pilot!
[03.03.2025 02:01:51] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Here's the Freeport; there's a route with buoys right to the start of the race.
[03.03.2025 02:02:03] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Safe skies and take care!
[03.03.2025 02:02:18] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Apologies, I got a bit distracted by the Corsair!
[03.03.2025 02:02:28] =IT=Concordia: What an incredible base!
[03.03.2025 02:02:36] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si! And it's a Freeport!
[03.03.2025 02:02:43] Changing screen mode=full
[03.03.2025 02:03:16] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Freelancer, we've come to spectate! No need to worry!
[03.03.2025 02:03:43] =IT=Concordia: Now THIS is a course! Love the obstacles everywhere!
[03.03.2025 02:03:53] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Here's the track! It goes through a minefield and all; methinks it is the most dangerous of all tracks in Gallia & Sirius!
[03.03.2025 02:04:14] =IT=Concordia: I'd have to agree just by the description alone!
[03.03.2025 02:04:32] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed, it is one of the most popular places here! A lot of youngsters come in to race and all! But yeah, the mines don't-
[03.03.2025 02:04:37] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -spare anyone!
[03.03.2025 02:05:00] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, seems like we scared the Freelancer.
[03.03.2025 02:05:16] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Though they're still here I guess?
[03.03.2025 02:05:36] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: The track is a bit big after all, I think it's more than 4 sectors?
[03.03.2025 02:05:40] =IT=Concordia: Aw, that's alright. At least I had a quick tour.
[03.03.2025 02:05:41] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I'll check it out!
[03.03.2025 02:05:45] =IT=Concordia: Ok!
[03.03.2025 02:05:54] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, if you really want, we can race later!
[03.03.2025 02:06:13] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: And, we can race with these ships too! We won't have the 1,000 speed, but still!
[03.03.2025 02:06:38] =IT=Concordia: I mean this rig is fast, but she don't turn on a dime - but I'm willing to try and follow you around a bit *smile*
[03.03.2025 02:06:44] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: More than 600 of speed only through a thruster... 1,000 of speed in cruise... Engine Kill and stuff...!!!
[03.03.2025 02:06:58] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I'll be back in a sec then:
[03.03.2025 02:07:03] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Wait for me!
[03.03.2025 02:07:11] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: The interceptor is parked here anyway!
[03.03.2025 02:07:16] =IT=Concordia: I'll be here
[03.03.2025 02:07:44] =IT=Concordia: Hey there, Jacob.Forsythe
[03.03.2025 02:07:50] Jacob.Forsythe: Greetings
[03.03.2025 02:08:05] =IT=Concordia: Our host from the Unione Corse is planning to race too
[03.03.2025 02:08:28] =IT=Concordia: They are just getting a different fast ship, with new engines I'm told
[03.03.2025 02:09:05] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Apologies for the wait!
[03.03.2025 02:09:13] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Oh, there's the Freelancer! Salute!
[03.03.2025 02:09:14] =IT=Concordia: Boy you close that gap on sensors fast!
[03.03.2025 02:09:24] Jacob.Forsythe: Greetings
[03.03.2025 02:09:56] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Does the Furnace Thruster helps, by the way?
[03.03.2025 02:10:19] Jacob.Forsythe: Not really...
[03.03.2025 02:10:25] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Ah, damn!
[03.03.2025 02:10:28] UC/-Saint-Antoine: I'll try it out!
[03.03.2025 02:10:30] Jacob.Forsythe: It's really just for looks
[03.03.2025 02:12:29] CONSOLE: UC/-Saint-Antoine has scored a new highscore on Monte Carlo Tour leaderboard: #9 - 120.041s
[03.03.2025 02:12:40] =IT=Concordia: Incredible! Nicely done!
[03.03.2025 02:14:29] CONSOLE: UC/-Saint-Antoine has scored a new highscore on Monte Carlo Tour leaderboard: #10 - 120.089s
[03.03.2025 02:14:35] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Wew
[03.03.2025 02:14:53] =IT=Concordia: Nice job! Very fast engines indeed!
[03.03.2025 02:15:08] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Merci! Indeed!
[03.03.2025 02:15:16] Jacob.Forsythe: Yes, Nicely done
[03.03.2025 02:15:46] UC/-Saint-Antoine: I love these engines! The Commission really did a good decision by requesting racing engines from Renoir-Sounder!
[03.03.2025 02:16:18] UC/-Saint-Antoine: This race track is really hard; it's harder than the one in Dublin that's for sure!
[03.03.2025 02:17:27] =IT=Concordia: At those speeds, I can imagine! Dublin is just a test track by comparison. But it has great history...
[03.03.2025 02:17:35] UC/-Saint-Antoine: So, what was your time, Freelancer, by the way!
[03.03.2025 02:17:56] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Si, si, here, we're proud to have a damned minefield in our race track! It is pretty deadly!
[03.03.2025 02:18:22] Jacob.Forsythe: It was about 140, I hit one of the gates, and it slowed me down
[03.03.2025 02:18:25] UC/-Saint-Antoine: And of course, with the backdrop of the Mer Mediterranee... Planet Marseille, Istres!
[03.03.2025 02:18:27] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Ah, damn!
[03.03.2025 02:18:33] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Good job!
[03.03.2025 02:18:38] UC/-Saint-Antoine: One lap?
[03.03.2025 02:18:47] Jacob.Forsythe: yes
[03.03.2025 02:18:52] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Gotcha!
[03.03.2025 02:18:56] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Nice, nice!
[03.03.2025 02:19:16] =IT=Concordia: Very good - Mastering those speeds can't be easy
[03.03.2025 02:19:24] Jacob.Forsythe: I might give it another try
[03.03.2025 02:19:28] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Well, Concordia, do you want to stay here, or do you want to continue being escorted? (Just asking so that I know hehe)
[03.03.2025 02:19:36] Death: Cait.Ward was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[03.03.2025 02:20:03] UC/-Saint-Antoine: And, if I keep using this ship or no, of course. I am no professional racer, this interceptor is parked here heh.
[03.03.2025 02:20:07] =IT=Concordia: Well, I should continue onward - time is credits and all. But this has been a great experience I hope to repeat!
[03.03.2025 02:20:20] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Indeed, indeed!
[03.03.2025 02:20:35] UC/-Saint-Antoine: So, do you want me to escort ya with this ship, or back with the Gunship?
[03.03.2025 02:20:39] UC/-Saint-Antoine: And, where to?
[03.03.2025 02:20:57] =IT=Concordia: Just to nearby Avignon then out back to Taus today
[03.03.2025 02:21:14] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Alrighty, let me hop back in my Gunship then!
[03.03.2025 02:21:18] UC/-Saint-Antoine: Be right back!
[03.03.2025 02:21:19] =IT=Concordia: Whichever ship you wish to use for your duties is fine by me, I can wait
[03.03.2025 02:21:23] =IT=Concordia: Will do!
[03.03.2025 02:24:48] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Back!
[03.03.2025 02:25:02] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Apologies for the wait!
[03.03.2025 02:28:30] Jacob.Forsythe: Sure, what do I need to know?
[03.03.2025 02:28:44] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Provence is an autonomous region of the Gallic Union, that's the top #1 thing to know!
[03.03.2025 02:29:08] =IT=Concordia: Alright - I'm on to my trading! Systems operational
[03.03.2025 02:29:09] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: The laws differ, and Provence is known for its neutrality!
[03.03.2025 02:29:39] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Modular Installations costs 0 credits period, but you need to put a request first, and so on; you can find the-
[03.03.2025 02:29:55] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -laws of Provence on the NeuralNet; in the "Unione Corse" -> Government of Provence -> Legislation!
[03.03.2025 02:30:11] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, I'll continue to escort the Concordia! Thank you and have fun here in Provence!
[03.03.2025 02:30:20] =IT=Concordia: No cost for bases here? The government doesn't need the taxes?
[03.03.2025 02:30:23] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Don't hesitate to contact me or anyone!
[03.03.2025 02:30:27] Jacob.Forsythe: Alright, thanks for the information
[03.03.2025 02:30:27] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Nope!
[03.03.2025 02:30:28] =IT=Concordia: Ok, heading out!
[03.03.2025 02:30:42] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: We pride ourselves in our market!
[03.03.2025 02:31:02] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: But si, you do need to request a permission first, but it is granted!
[03.03.2025 02:31:20] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Seems like not a lot of people know about this particular clause of Provence, heh.
[03.03.2025 02:31:53] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I suppose it is better that way. The latest illegal Modular Installation blew up a few days ago anyway.
[03.03.2025 02:32:24] =IT=Concordia: Ah, all good information to know!
[03.03.2025 02:32:30] 2025-03-03 02:32:28 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
[03.03.2025 02:33:46] CONSOLE: Jacob.Forsythe has scored a new highscore on Monte Carlo Tour leaderboard: #11 - 139.585s
[03.03.2025 02:34:26] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Good job!
[03.03.2025 02:35:00] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Alright, let's get ready for the Taus!
[03.03.2025 02:35:14] =IT=Concordia: On the road again!
[03.03.2025 02:35:22] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Remember that Tau-23 is dangerous!
[03.03.2025 02:35:47] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: That's why I'll escort ya right to the exit, and all the way in Tau-23, as an exception.
[03.03.2025 02:35:53] =IT=Concordia: Believe me, I am VERY cautious around mines and asteroid fields
[03.03.2025 02:36:03] =IT=Concordia: Sounds great!
[03.03.2025 02:36:13] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, I was talking about Pirates and House govt.s
[03.03.2025 02:36:23] =IT=Concordia: Those too!
[03.03.2025 02:37:07] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: As you may not know, the Kingdom of Bretonia violates the Treaty of Leviathan, which put an end to the-
[03.03.2025 02:37:13] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -war between Gallia and Sirius.
[03.03.2025 02:37:46] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: They also decided that, Gallic civilians should be discriminated against, for example.
[03.03.2025 02:37:54] =IT=Concordia: So these embargos in place, are not really, fair?
[03.03.2025 02:38:07] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: It is not "fair"; it is illegal.
[03.03.2025 02:38:28] =IT=Concordia: Amazing what House Govs get away with at times
[03.03.2025 02:38:52] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: They are violating the very treaty which put a stop to the war. They forgot that the Union is not in any active war.
[03.03.2025 02:39:03] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Their "laws" are ridiculous too.
[03.03.2025 02:39:22] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Since their laws also are illegal on the Treaty-side
[03.03.2025 02:40:09] =IT=Concordia: Well I appreciate your help during these routes! And the raceway experience!
[03.03.2025 02:40:23] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Of course, no problem!
[03.03.2025 02:40:49] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: The 1st Border Flotilla, Provence is in the process of helping the Gallic Union in securing the Tau-23 border as well-
[03.03.2025 02:41:04] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -as helping securing the supply of our luxury liner in Tau-44, the Argenton.
[03.03.2025 02:41:25] =IT=Concordia: Ah your organization has a Tau-44 presence too?
[03.03.2025 02:41:58] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: It's been very long since we had a luxury liner in Tau-44, we have very cordial relations with the Crayter Republic!
[03.03.2025 02:42:24] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: It is near Sulawesi Citadel; near Halmhara, or whatever it's written, *chuckles*
[03.03.2025 02:42:46] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: But since it is in the Taus, and since Bretonia is hellbent on violating all the laws in existence;
[03.03.2025 02:42:56] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -the supply and link with the liner is done via our military.
[03.03.2025 02:43:07] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Instead of the Merchant Navy.
[03.03.2025 02:43:18] =IT=Concordia: Sounds like alot of challenges
[03.03.2025 02:43:37] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed... Hey, if you didn't know who we were; would you even think about halting?
[03.03.2025 02:43:53] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: This happens like, 80% of the time; people either ignore you, or think they're under attack.
[03.03.2025 02:44:19] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: That's why I have to indicate the "1st Border Flotilla" and "don't worry it's a routine scan", and so on...
[03.03.2025 02:44:23] =IT=Concordia: There are alot of timid traders out there!
[03.03.2025 02:44:52] =IT=Concordia: Luckily there's alot who are looking for contacts - business thrives on new potential clients!
[03.03.2025 02:44:53] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: And, a group of Unione Corse pilots were asked to leave New London whilst on a visit.
[03.03.2025 02:45:15] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Of course; well, the Commission received your message, and we plan on building a shipping facility to help with our new
[03.03.2025 02:45:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": industry- high-end tech., since our mine fields are all empty...
[03.03.2025 02:45:51] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: So we'll try to import minerals; produce high-tech stuff; and export them!
[03.03.2025 02:46:13] =IT=Concordia: Hey, we're in favor of helping out with trade and base support as such like that!
[03.03.2025 02:46:19] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Awesome!
[03.03.2025 02:47:01] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Right now we have one partner for this
[03.03.2025 02:47:34] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: But we've decided to keep them for upgrading our Modular Installation; we'll give ya the task to help us with this future-
[03.03.2025 02:47:37] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": -shipping facility!
[03.03.2025 02:48:26] =IT=Concordia: Excellent - the boss will love to hear that kinda talk!
[03.03.2025 02:48:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Tau-44 is also a very beautiful place by the way!
[03.03.2025 02:48:33] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed!
[03.03.2025 02:49:51] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I sure hope there will be no problem for us here...
[03.03.2025 02:50:07] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: This system too is infested by pirates and Outcasts and the like...
[03.03.2025 02:51:17] =IT=Concordia: There's your Outcasts!
[03.03.2025 02:51:41] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Missiles make a quick work of these. But these are only house flies.
[03.03.2025 02:52:06] Rules Tip: A single player running two or more instances of Freelancer is against server rules and is regarded as cheating.
[03.03.2025 02:52:46] =IT=Concordia: I'm sure you've had too much experience with such criminals!
[03.03.2025 02:52:58] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Kusari... I'll swing by the track after that.
[03.03.2025 02:53:09] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Oh indeed. We have a lot of partnerships against these scum!
[03.03.2025 02:53:45] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Thankfully, Provence is well-defended, and the legislation has a clause where if a state of emergency is declared;
[03.03.2025 02:54:05] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": weapon platforms are legal to be deployed - they're not since it is a demilitarized system.
[03.03.2025 02:54:25] =IT=Concordia: I'm quite impressed that Provence has a contigency for most situations!
[03.03.2025 02:54:35] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ships above gunboat-class are not authorized except if there's a state of emergency or direct exception!
[03.03.2025 02:54:44] =IT=Concordia: Better to be prepared
[03.03.2025 02:54:51] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed, that is one good thing from the paranoia of the Commission!
[03.03.2025 02:56:24] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Otherwise; life is relatively peaceful in Provence, that's why it is our military that is in charge of hunting pirates etc
[03.03.2025 02:56:35] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: In Sirius and outside of Provence.
[03.03.2025 02:56:52] =IT=Concordia: So tell me - what's your kill count - you guys must track these things!
[03.03.2025 02:57:22] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Uh, we don't have direct kill counts, but I am relatively new compared to a lot of people in the Unione Corse.
[03.03.2025 02:57:46] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: We have decorations for that, I remember there was a large battle in Zurich against Nomads, thus there's a clasp for it.
[03.03.2025 02:57:52] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I don't have any but still.
[03.03.2025 02:58:04] =IT=Concordia: Ah, I thought all combat pilots did comparisons - but that's a big assumption.
[03.03.2025 02:58:17] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: You know how it is; and you remember what the Corsair said - border & customs are boring, *chuckles*
[03.03.2025 02:58:44] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, I'm not from the SOFP (military), I'm just in the border & customs branch
[03.03.2025 02:59:04] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: So, we're not combat-heavy!
[03.03.2025 02:59:04] =IT=Concordia: Indeed - not necessarily the exciting activities I suppose, but a needed role
[03.03.2025 02:59:22] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Indeed. Well, if that Corsair was anyone else...
[03.03.2025 02:59:45] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Let's just say it would've been scraped by GMS. *chuckles*
[03.03.2025 03:00:03] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: We sometimes need to close our eyes on the behavior of our friends, since many end up backstabbing us.
[03.03.2025 03:00:20] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: On top of my head; the Technocracy, really just a bunch of fascists.
[03.03.2025 03:00:32] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Oh hey, the racer's here!
[03.03.2025 03:00:47] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I think he's racing at the Hogosha race track!
[03.03.2025 03:00:53] =IT=Concordia: I've got to drop quickly at Deshima if you'd like to check out the track
[03.03.2025 03:01:06] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I escort ya! You're the boss (temporarily!)
[03.03.2025 03:01:13] 2025-03-03 03:01:12 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
[03.03.2025 03:02:07] =IT=Concordia: Let's check out that track
[03.03.2025 03:02:30] /1
[03.03.2025 03:02:30] =IT=Concordia: Hey there, Jacob.Forsythe
[03.03.2025 03:02:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Aye; I wonder what our "Kusarian equivalents" have as a race track - salute again!
[03.03.2025 03:02:42] =IT=Concordia: Good luck! Looking great!
[03.03.2025 03:03:08] Jacob.Forsythe: Thanks
[03.03.2025 03:03:10] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Si! It does look pretty with the Crow Nebula and the colors of the space!
[03.03.2025 03:03:47] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: This one is also pretty hard I assume, it coils and stuff, fascinating!
[03.03.2025 03:04:07] Jacob.Forsythe: Yes, It's very challenging
[03.03.2025 03:04:10] =IT=Concordia: There's alot of twisting there!
[03.03.2025 03:05:01] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ready to proceed when you are!
[03.03.2025 03:05:17] =IT=Concordia: Yes, this cargo needs to get to Liberty now
[03.03.2025 03:05:34] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Have fun, Freelancer! Take care and win these races!
[03.03.2025 03:05:39] =IT=Concordia: Happy racing!
[03.03.2025 03:05:58] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Ah, Liberty, at least it isn't as fascistic as Bretonia or Kusari.
[03.03.2025 03:07:01] =IT=Concordia: On to another wild west area - although I've been lucky
[03.03.2025 03:07:32] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Salute, Freelancer!
[03.03.2025 03:07:34] =IT=Concordia: Hey there, Phezuzu|OSC_Felidae
[03.03.2025 03:08:09] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: There's a lot of Modular Installations here, huh. A lot more than how I remember it, though it's been a while, heh.
[03.03.2025 03:08:29] =IT=Concordia: It's been a booming spot in the sector - Platinum always in demand!
[03.03.2025 03:08:40] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Platinum eh?
[03.03.2025 03:10:20] =IT=Concordia: You can see our group travels all over - all the time! Where ever the trade takes us!
[03.03.2025 03:10:31] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Hehehe, that's awesome!
[03.03.2025 03:10:41] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: I suppose you must be very busy in general!
[03.03.2025 03:11:18] =IT=Concordia: Yes, that's true. Well, here's my endpoint. I appreciate the escort! Did you want some compensation for your troubles today?
[03.03.2025 03:11:29] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Awesome! Made it in one piece!
[03.03.2025 03:11:41] =IT=Concordia: Some upkeep credits for that racing ship?
[03.03.2025 03:11:43] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, I wouldn't say no to a few credits, for sure, but if you can of course!
[03.03.2025 03:11:53] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: It would be very kind of you!
[03.03.2025 03:11:56] [2025-03-03] 03:11:54 You have sent 250.000 credits to UC/-UCS-"Bastia".
[03.03.2025 03:12:01] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Not a lot of course! Are you sure?
[03.03.2025 03:12:11] =IT=Concordia: It's been nice to have some protection!
[03.03.2025 03:12:20] =IT=Concordia: We do well in our trades
[03.03.2025 03:12:21] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Always present to protect our friends!
[03.03.2025 03:12:38] =IT=Concordia: Alright, farewell, and safe skies!
[03.03.2025 03:12:45] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Well, I'll leave ya to your work!
[03.03.2025 03:12:51] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Merci!
[03.03.2025 03:12:54] UC/-UCS-"Bastia": CIC: Take care!
[03.03.2025 03:12:56] 2025-03-03 03:12:54 SMT Traffic control alert: =IT=Concordia has docked
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