Another somewhat large update from me - it seems I've been a bit slow at completing paperwork.
Two days ago, I encountered Benedikt Volkmann, a trader in a Firefly class vessel. A quick demand for 1.5 million credits, and I was transferred a total of 1.65 million credits into my account, with no need for shots to be fired Benedikt Volkmann
The day after, I encountered Mr. Volkmann again while on patrol. He had upgraded to a Container transport, and appeared to be flying for Ageira. This time, he had brought an escort and was not so amenable to our demands. Unfortunately, Phate and I were forced to destroy both Volkmann's vessel, and his escort. Benedikt Volkmann & Escort Benedikt Volkmann & Escort
Unfortunately, while I was in the vicinity of Freeport 4, some S/D Bounty Hunter vessels attempted to claim the Liberty bounty on Lane Hackers. I fended off Carly Denver in a Sea Serpent, and Richard Vettei in a Manta, while Phate was en route to assist me. Eventually, Carly Denver fell to my guns. S/D Carly Denver S/D Carly Denver
After Denver's demise, another S/D vessel arrived in sector, Torre Magnusson. Eventually, under combined fire from two fighters, my armor fell apart and I was forced to eject. Though, as noted in Phate's transmission, he was able to dispatch both of the remaining bounty hunter fighters.
After my release from Medical, I engaged in trade disruption operations again. I encountered a Whale transport named SzabFer, bearing a Police IFF and Trader ID, transporting Boron to the Manchester system. After completely ignoring my multiple demands, I was eventually forced to destroy this foolish trader. SzabFer SzabFer SzabFer
I returned to help Phate deal with a rather odd situation, a Waran bomber smuggling gold. He appeared to be from [lpx], a group who apparently runs trade and smuggling operations. We agreed to let him go, provided that one of his vessels shipped a full load of cardamine to us. A risky move, but we explained the consequences for crossing us, and waited for the trading vessel to arrive. [lpx]Seraphim
Eventually, the promised transport arrived, piloted by [lpx]-the_Trainman. As promised, carrying a full load of Cardamine. I returned to mactan and launched my freighter, the Corporate Calamity. A few minutes later, we were the proud owners of approximately 3300 units of Cardamine, it should keep the base happy for quite a while. The Trainman The Trainman
That cardamine shipment turned what could have been a rather lacklustre day into quite a good one.