Smuggling activity seems to be on the rise in Liberty despite increased SA patrols. Earlier on yesterday in Texas we (Cmdr Razer and I) ran into several Oucast and Xeno Cruisers and Bombers. We fought them to a stand still, but were outgunned in the end and had to disengage. Later that night, upon orders from Commander Razr I moved to intercept a known smuggler Asgidi. Sensing we were unto him he setup an amush mid trade lane.
Upon sensor pickup I exited the trade lane and engaged him immediatly. The fight only lasted about 2 minutes when he decided he'd had enough and made a run for it. I and Cmdr Razr chased him all over Tex before loosing him through several jumps leading to Magellan. Boy he sure knows how to run.
Shortly afterward another known smuggler was ordered to halt, failing to do so Cmdr Razr ordered me to engage him. The transport was destroyed in short order giving me my 5th kill. Although a transport is not much to brag about.
The last engagement of the night turned into another running fight. 2 Xeno's engaged Cmdr Razer and I. After a 3 minute engagement I claimed my 5th kill. Cmdr Razer engaged a cruiser and brought it down as well.
I cannot finish this report though unless I complete the details. Cmdr Razr assigned me escort duty to new trader Kestrel. Upon engagement from a pirate Asgindi, I was unable to protect her sufficiently and she died. The pirate placed himself between Kestrel and I so I was unable for a bout 30 secs to get a clean shot without fear of hitting Kestrel. She ejected safely, and I tractored her and and took her to base for 1st aid. She reccovered well but my ego was destroyed.
I'm sorry for my failure sirs:(.
I will consider myself on probation until ordered otherwise from the Command Staff.
