From: Hornviper Source: Loch Ness To: Black Hearts' Pirate Council Subject: Angry Liberty Transports
That's Jack.
I've met a Universal Shipping Transport, carrying H-Fuel from Omega-7. He wasn't really into the diplomacy or anything. He start blasting as soon as he tried to get away from me. The result is simple: Cargo and some extra work for Junkers. Dropping a Visuals.
From: Kurt Weinbaum Source: Ithaca Base To: Black Hearts' Pirate Council Subject: Propositions and Practice
This is Kurt.
Sent two patrols out today. One to the usual spot in Omega-3 and one to Frankfurt.
I was with the first one. Traffic was very light, no prey in sight. Then we picked up a distress call. I first thought it was some kind of trick. You know how sometimes merchant ships will make fake distress signals to send you on a wild goose chase while they go on their merry way? But that's not what happened.
Instead, there was a Freelancer frigate actually present at the given coordinates. Full of gold, too, and the captain wanted to talk. I'm attaching the conversation log for the Council's eyes - this could be something we can take advantage of.
[01.01.2023 15:34:25] NSE|=Hermod: Mayday mayday, this is NSE gold transport in need of assistance. Our engines have failed and we are losing power.
[01.01.2023 15:34:40] NSE|=Hermod: We are in sector F7 and in need of immediate assistance. Any vessel, please respond!
[01.01.2023 15:36:07] HRZ~Terpentin: I read you, NSE vessel. What is your status?
[01.01.2023 15:36:39] NSE|=Hermod: Degrading. Smoke is in our visual from our engine. We are sitting ducks out here!
[01.01.2023 15:37:56] NSE|=Hermod: Sector F7. Please help!
[01.01.2023 15:39:03] HRZ~Terpentin: Copy that, NSE vessel. Be advised, my ship is not equipped to provide... repairs. I am on the way.
[01.01.2023 15:39:59] HRZ~Terpentin: Hello there. Picking you up on visual.
[01.01.2023 15:40:01] NSE|=Hermod: HRZ Terpentin, I am Gunnar Anderson of the NSE Hermod. How are you today?
[01.01.2023 15:40:49] HRZ~Terpentin: The name's Kurt. You in some kind of trouble?
[01.01.2023 15:41:22] NSE|=Hermod: Kurt. The truth is, no, I am not. Granted this old piece of junk does sputter sometimes. But no...
[01.01.2023 15:41:46] NSE|=Hermod: The distress call was to give us an opportunity to talk. NSE has heard of your organization, the HRZ.
[01.01.2023 15:41:55] HRZ~Terpentin: Heh. Thought this was some kind of trick. I'm surprised you're *actually* here, though.
[01.01.2023 15:41:56] NSE|=Hermod: I would like to discuss a potential opportunity that could benefit us both.
[01.01.2023 15:42:19] HRZ~Terpentin: Alright, I'm listening.
[01.01.2023 15:42:20] NSE|=Hermod: Trick? Well, to get you here. But you are in no harm. I do intend to pay you for your time.
[01.01.2023 15:42:54] NSE|=Hermod: Your organization has been on a rise lately. NSE has recently refired it's factories and we frequent this...
[01.01.2023 15:43:05] NSE|=Hermod: ... trade lane that you and your group frequently... request donations on.
[01.01.2023 15:43:52] NSE|=Hermod: Time is sometimes critical to procure commodities. Our request is all NSE ships are to no longer be harrassed by your group.
[01.01.2023 15:44:12] NSE|=Hermod: In return... understandably, some commodities might be hard to acquire given your IFF. We can procure them for you.
[01.01.2023 15:44:52] NSE|=Hermod: For example, have you thought to construct a modular base as a hideaway for your organization? NSE can help... under the table.
[01.01.2023 15:45:19] HRZ~Terpentin: Interesting.
[01.01.2023 15:45:47] NSE|=Hermod: We could come to another agreement if that doesn't interest you. I do believe we can reach a common ground.
[01.01.2023 15:47:02] HRZ~Terpentin: I'll make this very simple for you. Me and my boys, we have a territory. Most people that pass, gotta pay.
[01.01.2023 15:47:23] HRZ~Terpentin: Less people we tax, less we get to eat. So why should we reduce our number of 'clients'?
[01.01.2023 15:48:03] HRZ~Terpentin: You some kind of smuggler? Got connections?
[01.01.2023 15:48:21] NSE|=Hermod: I'll speak frankly. I'm a Freelancer by trade. I have had my share of questionable dealings with questionable people.
[01.01.2023 15:48:37] NSE|=Hermod: I've witnessed your group destroying transports that are... not so smart.
[01.01.2023 15:48:57] NSE|=Hermod: So then... what to do with all of that cargo? You gain no money from the pilot or the corporation.
[01.01.2023 15:49:11] HRZ~Terpentin: A regrettable outcome, when it happens.
[01.01.2023 15:49:27] NSE|=Hermod: What if an unmarked ship tractors the cargo and delivers it to a secret location free of charge in exchange for... safe passage
[01.01.2023 15:49:49] NSE|=Hermod: That way it's not a total loss, especially for those corporate snobs.
[01.01.2023 15:50:40] NSE|=Hermod: Best part is, your group doesn't do shit. You still hold the lane and get the next transport.
[01.01.2023 15:51:44] NSE|=Hermod: We won't agree on terms now. Think on it, talk to your boys and girls about it. We'll be in touch
[01.01.2023 15:51:55] [2023-01-01] 15:51:56 You have received 8.000.000 credits from NSE|=Hermod
[01.01.2023 15:52:21] HRZ~Terpentin: Sure. I'll mention this to my crew. We might run a background check on ya. You know, security reasons.
[01.01.2023 15:52:36] HRZ~Terpentin: You've no ties to Crete or Malta, right?
[01.01.2023 15:53:27] NSE|=Hermod: Me, no. When I started running transport it was local routes.
[01.01.2023 15:53:57] NSE|=Hermod: Cargo was questionable. Drugs, guns and shit. I don't run people though.
[01.01.2023 15:54:13] HRZ~Terpentin: Understandable.
[01.01.2023 15:54:23] NSE|=Hermod: That's how I have these back roads marked on my personal nav map.
[01.01.2023 15:55:41] HRZ~Terpentin: Alright. I suppose it can't hurt to have a hand in the more legit transport sector. We'll think about your offer.
[01.01.2023 15:56:14] HRZ~Terpentin: And thanks for your donation to the Trade Lane Maintenance Fund. Have a good day, and fly safe.
[01.01.2023 15:56:35] NSE|=Hermod: Glad to hear it, Kurt. I'll inform my boss and I'll let the other pilots know to pay up when they see you for now.
[01.01.2023 15:56:43] NSE|=Hermod: Hope to talk soon. See you.
So that's something to think about when we next gather over some rum. Which is gone again, by the way. Maybe these folks can help out with that - if we don't mind working with corpies unofficially. One day we ease up on these NSE guys, and the next, what - do privateering contracts for Krueger? I know some of the boys might take issue with that.
Anyway, we've lost another ship today in Frankfurt. We've recovered a flight recorder and the pilot's frozen corpse - looks like he overestimated his chances against a military ship. It's unfortunate, but rookies too eager to pick a fight with the taxman might end up like this. Hell, all of us might, one day.
Our pilots should step up their training drills. I'll see about getting the simulation computer fixed up.
[01.01.2023 16:32:29] HRZ~Terpentin: Well, hello there.
[01.01.2023 16:32:39] KurtWulff: Hmm ze pirat
[01.01.2023 16:32:53] HRZ~Terpentin: You look like someone that doesn't appreciate the company of pirates.
[01.01.2023 16:33:02] KurtWulff: Oh no
[01.01.2023 16:33:13] HRZ~Terpentin: Fortunately, you haven't seen any. Savvy?
[01.01.2023 16:33:20] KurtWulff: You look like one who
[01.01.2023 16:33:25] KurtWulff: Was just arrested
[01.01.2023 16:33:41] HRZ~Terpentin: Well, can't have that now, can we?
[01.01.2023 16:33:49] HRZ~Terpentin: I am a law-abiding citizen!
[01.01.2023 16:33:50] KurtWulff: Yes we can
[01.01.2023 16:34:37] KurtWulff: So?You surrender?
[01.01.2023 16:34:42] HRZ~Terpentin: Hmm...
[01.01.2023 16:34:45] HRZ~Terpentin: Let me think.
[01.01.2023 16:34:54] HRZ~Terpentin: No.
[01.01.2023 16:35:05] KurtWulff: Ok tehn
[01.01.2023 16:35:33] KurtWulff: You know what is next
[01.01.2023 16:40:10] Death: HRZ~Terpentin was put out of action by KurtWulff (Gun).
From: Kurt Weinbaum Source: Ithaca Base To: Black Hearts' Pirate Council Subject: A Successful Heist
Alright ladies and gents, Kurt here. We've scored big time.
Yesterday, Maija and I went poking around in Corsair territory. And what do you know - their relic collection operation at Knossos that we've had our eyes on for a while? It was in full swing.
We've managed to slip in unnoticed. I guess we got lucky and missed their patrols, or maybe it happened during a changing of the guard, but the only one at the site was a Deterrence salvage vessel. He didn't even have to be coerced to fill up the Whydah's hold with the stuff he had.
Right when we were done, the Corsair combat ships arrived and started screaming over the open channel. But we managed to get out alright. It was almost too easy.
[02.01.2023 18:00:57] HRZ~Terpentin: Ah, hello there!
[02.01.2023 18:01:20] DTR-CCS>Kolkan.Garcia: K:Ola
[02.01.2023 18:01:46] DTR-CCS>Kolkan.Garcia: K:Looking for some Relics Senor?
[02.01.2023 18:01:46] HRZ~Terpentin: How goes your collection effort?
[02.01.2023 18:02:17] DTR-CCS>Kolkan.Garcia: K:Good
[02.01.2023 18:02:37] HRZ~Terpentin: Alright, well, I don't suppose you'll mind filling up my friend's cargo here?
[02.01.2023 18:02:51] HRZ~Terpentin: Terribly sorry if it's inconvenient.
[02.01.2023 18:03:02] DTR-CCS>Kolkan.Garcia: K:I can do that Senor, no Problem
[02.01.2023 18:05:29] HRZ~Whydah: Aight, that's a full haul.
[02.01.2023 18:05:34] HRZ~Terpentin: The Black Hearts appreciate your cooperation.
[02.01.2023 18:05:46] HRZ~Terpentin: Have a good day.
[02.01.2023 18:05:47] DTR-CNS>F.J.Gonzales: Oh Ratus Oh Ratus i can smell you
[02.01.2023 18:05:56] DTR-CCS>Kolkan.Garcia: K:Have a good day
[02.01.2023 18:06:12] DTR-CCS>Kolkan.Garcia: K:All good Amigo.
Before you break out the rum, that was just the first stage. We then had to smuggle out the loot. I'd heard rumors, of course, of the alien relic market in Liberty, but to go there was risky for a number of reasons.
For one, we had to go past Malta, and we had no idea how the Outcasts would react to a shipful of relics. Fortunately, no one paid us any heed except one freighter pilot. I still have no idea if he was actually tailing us or just going the same way, but he was getting on my nerves.
[02.01.2023 18:31:41] HRZ~Terpentin: You alright there, Mister Outcast?
[02.01.2023 18:31:49] Falco.Argentato: I am.
Once we had reached Liberty though, we had to worry about Rogues, Lane Hackers, Xenos, Liberty Navy, and God knows what else taking notice. But Maija seemed to know the way, and we managed to find a buyer for the stuff in California without too much trouble.
When that was over, getting home was the easy part.
On Maija's insistence, we bought freedom for some people from Liberty's slave markets and offered them a choice: get on with their lives or sign on with us. A few folks actually ended up joining, and we let the rest go. This decision weighs on me, because, despite good intentions, it supports the slave trade just the same, which is against our way. But Maija seems to consider it a valid recruitment method, and, well, I suppose we're in dire need of more support personnel here at Ithaca.
Is it better to let a man be chained than to free him by paying his captor, who can then go on to capture more men? It's a grey area for our Code. Suppose we can ponder that one over the next Council meeting. Anyway, I've rambled long enough.
From: Hornviper Source: Loch Ness To: Black Hearts' Pirate Council Subject: Angry Liberty Transports
That's Jack.
We've been in New York system a few days ago with Kharga and found out that Liberty Rouges have no education at all. A little talk with such of Rouges like Birdie makes me to not visit Liberty, at least without a proper reason. And there were a reason to come - Xeno Relics. Managed to snatch and smuggle some from Corsairs and with Kharga we sold it in Liberty. By the way the Birdie had become into the debris.. So after all we left Liberty and sold Kidnapped VIPs on Malta. This was a jackpot!
[24.01.2023 18:55:30] HRZ~Harrier: Are the lanes secure, officer?
[24.01.2023 18:56:37] HRZ~Harrier: Not one for the chit chat?
[24.01.2023 18:56:57] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Ah, there you are
[24.01.2023 18:57:06] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: The nebula must have eaten my last transmission
[24.01.2023 18:57:11] HRZ~Harrier: Oh, might we be packing one of those cargo scanners, eh?
[24.01.2023 18:57:27] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Far more convenient, I assure you
[24.01.2023 18:57:27] HRZ~Harrier: Good design, ineffective in the Walker.
[24.01.2023 18:57:46] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: In any case, I was looking forward to the end of my patrol. But if you've come to turn yourself in...
[24.01.2023 18:57:51] HRZ~Harrier: Honestly, get yourself one of them Jintsufreekiwotsits.
[24.01.2023 18:57:54] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I suppose I could spare the time to furnish you at Elbe
[24.01.2023 18:58:05] HRZ~Harrier: The whatwherenow?
[24.01.2023 18:58:18] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Nein, those are for offiziers. Besides, they cost far too much...
[24.01.2023 18:58:35] HRZ~Harrier: Bah. Surely the Militar pays you enough right?
[24.01.2023 18:58:47] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Enough to sustain myself in some comfort
[24.01.2023 18:58:49] HRZ~Harrier: Why else subject yourself to be their bitch?
[24.01.2023 18:58:55] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Some money for the family too
[24.01.2023 18:59:19] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I am proud to serve, unlike scum like you. I've seen many in boot camp
[24.01.2023 18:59:23] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Tall talkers
[24.01.2023 18:59:35] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: And here's another one
[24.01.2023 18:59:41] HRZ~Harrier: Hah. Freemen like me don't need no lecture from the spineless dogs like you.
[24.01.2023 18:59:48] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: The thing is, when hard things need doing, we're the ones who get called
[24.01.2023 18:59:48] Blackbridge: Guten tag herr ofizer
[24.01.2023 18:59:52] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Like seeing off nomads
[24.01.2023 19:00:11] HRZ~Harrier: Hey, I've the right mind to crack 'em too, them squidly things.
[24.01.2023 19:00:22] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Riiight
[24.01.2023 19:00:33] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: The most you can crack is a spine of a transport
[24.01.2023 19:00:40] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: One with an aging Kapitan at that
[24.01.2023 19:00:46] HRZ~Harrier: And a can of beer. But that's besides the point, aye?
[24.01.2023 19:01:15] Blackbridge: What are you talking about?
[24.01.2023 19:01:15] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Guten tag DHC. You're welcome to join the gathering
[24.01.2023 19:01:15] {DHC}CSD-Lich: Ah, the local impacts on our trading vessels.
[24.01.2023 19:01:21] HRZ~Harrier: Talkin' smack considered protocol for the 'end of your patrol' ?
[24.01.2023 19:01:30] {DHC}CSD-Lich: I'm sure corporate will enjoy this report.
[24.01.2023 19:01:34] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: We're comparing ship classes we've faced
[24.01.2023 19:01:44] HRZ~Harrier: Somethin' like that.
[24.01.2023 19:01:47] {DHC}CSD-Lich: Weapons online, Volkenhauer is engaging.
[24.01.2023 19:01:51] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I can do more than talk
[24.01.2023 19:01:52] Blackbridge: But you was saying something about nomads\
[24.01.2023 19:02:06] Blackbridge: Wtf!
[24.01.2023 19:02:08] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: And it seems this young security offizier chose that path for me
[24.01.2023 19:02:08] HRZ~Harrier: Hah. Good luck out there Blackbridge.
[24.01.2023 19:02:28] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Come now, we can talk in my hold
[24.01.2023 19:02:37] HRZ~Harrier: Huh. That ain't lookin' good. Wait. This ain't lookin' good.
[24.01.2023 19:02:50] HRZ~Harrier: Time to dance?
[24.01.2023 19:02:54] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Last chance to come quietly
[24.01.2023 19:03:20] HRZ~Harrier: I'll go how I came into this world. Screaming and kicking, covering in someone else's blood. Bring it, Militar!
[24.01.2023 19:03:28] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Fine, let's do this
[24.01.2023 19:03:34] Thorolf.Gustafsson: Contacts
[24.01.2023 19:04:19] Thorolf.Gustafsson: Standing by and awaiting orders.
[24.01.2023 19:05:39] Death: Blackbridge was put out of action by {DHC}CSD-Lich (Gun).
[24.01.2023 19:08:14] Core|WV-Everest: ?: It seems a hard day for someone.
[24.01.2023 19:09:14] Death: [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist was put out of action by HRZ~Harrier (Collision).
[24.01.2023 19:09:26] {DHC}CSD-Lich: Not so fast.
[24.01.2023 19:09:28] HRZ~Harrier: *sigh*
[24.01.2023 19:09:29] Core|WV-Everest: ?: Uh, oh... Take a pod!
[24.01.2023 19:09:48] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Yo-- t--ke over now, m--- her---
[24.01.2023 19:09:51] {DHC}CSD-Lich: Time to please corporate.
[24.01.2023 19:09:56] {DHC}CSD-Lich: Weapons online.
[24.01.2023 19:10:04] HRZ~Harrier: Here we go again.
[24.01.2023 19:13:04] IMGV-Melefour: RO: A pirate ship within vicinity.
[24.01.2023 19:13:15] Core|WV-Everest: ?: The Core bids you a good day, Melefour.
[24.01.2023 19:13:27] IMGV-Melefour: RO: Suppose we could lightly pepper them on one side, salt them on the other.
[24.01.2023 19:13:48] IMGV-Melefour: RO: We return no hails to those that helped with Aland.
[24.01.2023 19:14:26] IMGV-Melefour: RO: Time for a couple of warnings.
[24.01.2023 19:14:35] IMGV-Melefour: RO: All hands, man your stations.
[24.01.2023 19:15:18] IMGV-Melefour: RO: Warning shots issued.
[24.01.2023 19:15:26] Core|WV-Everest: ?: Cmon captain... My crew made a bids.
[24.01.2023 19:15:27] IMGV-Melefour: RO: We recommend fleeing into the fields.
[24.01.2023 19:15:44] IMGV-Melefour: RO: You should be glad that you are not the next on the list, Core.
[24.01.2023 19:16:01] Core|WV-Everest: ?: You dare to threat us?
[24.01.2023 19:16:07] IMGV-Melefour: RO: Do we have to repeat our previos statement?
[24.01.2023 19:16:24] IMGV-Melefour: RO: We don't forget Aland. You might.
[24.01.2023 19:16:53] Core|WV-Everest: ?: Aland wasn't your problem.
[24.01.2023 19:16:57] IMGV-Melefour: RO: Issuing the second warning.
[24.01.2023 19:17:16] IMGV-Melefour: RO: You've been warned.
[24.01.2023 19:17:26] Death: HRZ~Harrier was put out of action by a hostile
Found myself sucking reserve air, while I watch gas pockets detonate on munitions around me. Kinda pretty if it don't kill ya.
Thinkin' we should do somethin' about that IMG Battlecruiser who was so keen to 'warn' me with his secondaries. Thoughts?
Keep it burnin',
Maija.
End of transmission.
When contending with a monster, you'd be wise to give the devil his due.
From: Kurt Weinbaum Source: HRZ~Terpentin To: Maija Niska Subject: Another Raid
'Sup.
Good work on handling that Rheinwehr problem. The sooner they learn to respect what's ours, the better.
So, the IMG has come out to play the guy with a badge. We've had no dealings with them before - we usually stick to hitting House corps only. Taxing the taxman, so to speak. But if they want to go ahead and make us their problem, so be it. We've enough guns for everyone.
Anyway, I've had a little outing to New Berlin with Ulfhedinn as my wingman. The guy's a crack pilot - wouldn't have made out it without him.
We barely had time to get to our usual spot before a Bundschuh pilot showed up, and then a whole bunch of taxmen. Now, I don't know if the heat was onto him or what, but we didn't have time to chat before the badges started their usual drivel. I do hate the righteous types.
[25.01.2023 20:53:23] HRZ~Terpentin: Hail, Bundschuh vessel.
[25.01.2023 20:53:26] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Yo- ah, one of them activists.
[25.01.2023 20:53:39] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Good day. You appear to be part of the recent pirate group I have heard about.
[25.01.2023 20:53:54] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Hear that? We're moving up in the world!
[25.01.2023 20:54:00] Hitman-76: Lock: ... Uh ...
[25.01.2023 20:54:07] HRZ~Terpentin: Yeah, I was wondering. Does handing out pamphlets on university campus actually do anything?
[25.01.2023 20:54:09] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: And the activist brought in some heat.
[25.01.2023 20:54:13] HRZ~Terpentin: Oh.
[25.01.2023 20:54:16] HRZ~Terpentin: Well, shit.
[25.01.2023 20:54:22] Hitman-76: Lock: This is a surprise.
[25.01.2023 20:54:27] RNC-Wodan: What do I have here?
[25.01.2023 20:54:32] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Deez.
[25.01.2023 20:54:33] RNC-Wodan: Troublemakers again?
[25.01.2023 20:54:37] Hitman-76: Lock: Bunch of pirates it looks like.
[25.01.2023 20:55:03] HRZ~Terpentin: Bit heavy-handed, huh?
[25.01.2023 20:55:12] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Pirates? Terpentin. Are we pirates?
[25.01.2023 20:55:22] HRZ~Terpentin: Yarr, matey.
[25.01.2023 20:55:27] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Shit.
[25.01.2023 20:55:30] [RM]Fl-Frieda.Voigt: Ah, contacts.
[25.01.2023 20:55:32] RNC-Wodan: I don't think you should be trying to interrupt civilian ships here
[25.01.2023 20:55:32] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Now look at that.
[25.01.2023 20:55:39] Hitman-76: Lock: What in the world... half the entire fleet is here.
[25.01.2023 20:55:49] HRZ~Terpentin: We've been set up.
[25.01.2023 20:55:53] [RM]Fl-Frieda.Voigt: What a glorious sight.
[25.01.2023 20:56:03] [RM]Fl-Frieda.Voigt: Not so much for you.
[25.01.2023 20:56:10] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Start moving Terpentin. They're not here to donate to the poor or something.
[25.01.2023 20:56:13] [RM]Bmn-Jurgen.Fischer: Oh, well.......
[25.01.2023 20:56:14] [RM]Fl-Ignatz.Schwan: This is the Rheinland Military, please stand-by and submit to inspection.
[25.01.2023 20:56:17] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Cut your engines.
[25.01.2023 20:56:23] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Disrupt and apprehend....
[25.01.2023 20:56:35] Hitman-76: Lock: *chuckles* This should be fun to watch.
[25.01.2023 20:56:39] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: You woman, you're going down first.
[25.01.2023 20:56:39] RNC-Wodan: We are on standby mode. Crew, no need to engage
[25.01.2023 20:56:41] Ludwig.Shafen: I'll sit this one out, you have more than enough support.
[25.01.2023 20:56:41] HRZ~Terpentin: Well, now what?
[25.01.2023 20:56:41] [RM]Fl-Ignatz.Schwan: Civilian ships, this is your last warning.
[25.01.2023 20:56:57] [RM]Fl-Frieda.Voigt: I suggest you stand down instead.
[25.01.2023 20:56:57] [RM]Fl-Ignatz.Schwan: Submit or we will be forced to apprehend you.
[25.01.2023 20:56:58] RNC-Wodan: Someone must apprehend the Bundschuh pilot here
[25.01.2023 20:57:06] NWB|Paul.Botzler: There is no need for that.
[25.01.2023 20:57:17] [RM]Fl-Frieda.Voigt: Shall I pursue, Oberleutnant?
[25.01.2023 20:57:25] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Herr Botzler of all people! Oh but there is - you attacked Rheinwehr last time. Tsk.
[25.01.2023 20:57:41] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I have not done such a thing.
[25.01.2023 20:57:49] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Liar.
[25.01.2023 20:57:59] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Surely you have evidence of this.
[25.01.2023 20:58:03] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Get these pirates off me. Oh we do.
[25.01.2023 20:58:16] Hitman-76: Lock: Pirates, I wouldn't get so close if I was you.
[25.01.2023 20:58:21] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: All I'm seeing is an activist laying the heat on someone else, then vanish.
[25.01.2023 20:58:42] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I hope you are not truly thinking that it was me who brough the authorities.
[25.01.2023 20:58:51] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: That's the neat part.
[25.01.2023 20:58:56] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: I don't usually think!
[25.01.2023 20:58:56] HRZ~Terpentin: Probably not...
[25.01.2023 20:59:16] NWB|Paul.Botzler: You certainly are not losing your wit in a situation like this.
[25.01.2023 20:59:33] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Irrelevant. Wodan - these two have been spotted disrupting the lanes?
[25.01.2023 20:59:39] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Us? Never.
[25.01.2023 20:59:42] Hitman-76: Lock: They have done so for me.
[25.01.2023 20:59:44] RNC-Wodan: They were sitting near one of the lanes
[25.01.2023 20:59:47] HRZ~Terpentin: Maybe you should show some solidarity with the working class for once.
[25.01.2023 20:59:49] [RM]Fl-Frieda.Voigt: Am I to let the Rebel go, Oberleutnant?
[25.01.2023 21:00:09] Ludwig.Shafen: Leave him be, if he comes anywhere close to 6 clicks I'll blast him to where he belongs.
[25.01.2023 21:00:23] [RM]Fl-Frieda.Voigt: Ich verstehe, regrouping.
[25.01.2023 21:00:27] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: The lane was already shut down when we got here!
[25.01.2023 21:00:35] Hitman-76: Lock: Uh huh.
[25.01.2023 21:00:35] [RM]Bmn-Jurgen.Fischer: Why do I doubt that?
[25.01.2023 21:00:46] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Maybe you shouldn't doubt honest words.
[25.01.2023 21:00:54] Hitman-76: Lock: Your IFF tells me otherwise.
[25.01.2023 21:00:58] Ludwig.Shafen: You were warned Botzler.
[25.01.2023 21:01:09] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: I could, allegedly, be a pirate. But I'll be damned if I am a liar.
[25.01.2023 21:01:20] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Maybe you shouldn't lie. I have heard enough. Shafen? Arrest Botzler.
[25.01.2023 21:01:30] Ludwig.Shafen: I am already on it.
[25.01.2023 21:01:34] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Good.
[25.01.2023 21:01:42] HRZ~Terpentin: Hey, leave the guy alone. Is littering really a crime?
[25.01.2023 21:02:23] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Obstructing administration of law and assaulting Rheinwehr forces is. And you two have been spotted disrupting trade lanes.
[25.01.2023 21:02:28] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Proof?
[25.01.2023 21:02:35] HRZ~Terpentin: What next, gonna call in KKS-Schwanzgesicht to arrest us?
[25.01.2023 21:02:36] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Me breathing isn't a proof.
[25.01.2023 21:02:40] RNC-Wodan: Hitman and I can attest to that
[25.01.2023 21:02:47] Hitman-76: Lock: Tcah, I can handle these two my self.
[25.01.2023 21:03:10] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: *Snickers* Ah .... add some disorderly conduct on top. My favourite.
[25.01.2023 21:03:20] [RM]Fl-Ignatz.Schwan: In addition, you are in possession of illegal craft and your IFF verification system is invalid.
[25.01.2023 21:03:37] [RM]Fl-Frieda.Voigt: Sounds to me like there's only one solution left for all of these transgressions.
[25.01.2023 21:03:46] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: More than enough grounds to act upon. It indeed is Voigt.
[25.01.2023 21:03:48] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: There is.
[25.01.2023 21:03:51] RNC-Wodan: Alright, keep an eye on them. Make sure they do not attempt to escape
[25.01.2023 21:03:53] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Gentlemen. It's been a pleasure.
[25.01.2023 21:04:05] [RM]Fl-Frieda.Voigt: Escaping? Really?
[25.01.2023 21:04:06] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: I bid you a good day, and I promise not to shit on your lanes again.
[25.01.2023 21:04:06] [RM]Fl-Ignatz.Schwan: They're routing.
[25.01.2023 21:04:07] Hitman-76: Lock: Cowards!
[25.01.2023 21:04:07] [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer: Get them.
[25.01.2023 21:04:09] [RM]Fl-Ignatz.Schwan: Intercepting. [25.01.2023 21:04:55] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: do you want to fight them?
[25.01.2023 21:04:58] [RM]Fl-Ignatz.Schwan: One tagged.
[25.01.2023 21:05:05] RNC-Wodan: I hear a beep
[25.01.2023 21:05:07] [RM]Fl-Frieda.Voigt: ECM readings detected!
[25.01.2023 21:05:09] HRZ~Terpentin: Piss off, will you?
[25.01.2023 21:05:11] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Well shit, I ain't leaving that cunt alone.
[25.01.2023 21:05:23] [RM]Fl-Ignatz.Schwan: Moving in to detain suspect. [25.01.2023 21:05:25] HRZ~Terpentin: No choice, mate
[25.01.2023 21:05:29] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Let's.
[25.01.2023 21:05:40] Hitman-76: Lock: Pipe down was just me...
[25.01.2023 21:05:40] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: Cap their knees before they cap ours!
[25.01.2023 21:05:43] [RM]Fl-Frieda.Voigt: Understood, moving in!
[25.01.2023 21:06:05] Hitman-76: Lock: Four on two, fools.
[25.01.2023 21:06:14] Hitman-76: Lock: .. Or three.
[25.01.2023 21:09:22] Death: [RM]Obl-Trau.Habermeyer was put out of action by HRZ~Ulfhedinn (Gun).
[25.01.2023 21:09:26] Hitman-76: Lock: *sighs*
[25.01.2023 21:09:29] HRZ~Ulfhedinn: One down.
[25.01.2023 21:12:24] Death: HRZ~Terpentin was put out of action by [RM]Fl-Ignatz.Schwan (Gun).
So yeah. We made a run for it before they decided their numerical superiority wasn't enough and dropped a turtle on our heads, and might have clipped a few wings in the process.
Now I have to repair my ship again. Got that in common, you and I.
From: Hornviper Source: Loch Ness To: Black Hearts' Pirate Council Subject: Corsair transport in Cologne
This is Jack.
I've met a Corsair train on the way from Gallia, carrying Molybdenum ore in Cologne. He tried to hire me to escort him, but he refused to share with some of his cargo he had. The result is simple - I've sold the ore on Livadia Shipyard and head back to Omegas.
From: Kurt Weinbaum Source: HRZ~Jagdzeit To: All Black Hearts Subject: Angry Farmers
Alright, then.
Something interesting happened a few days ago. We were beaten to our mark - an EFL merchant ship - by another pirate. Said pirate was affiliated with the LWB movement, now part of the larger Farmers' Alliance.
The merchant was real obtuse - I don't know if they just build them dense over in Gallia or what, but he just couldn't be convinced to turn around and go back the way he came - or pay an escort fee to be carted over to Zurich. On the bright side, we seized his entire cargo of gin when we scrapped his rusty tub. We signaled our pickup crew and had a nice chat with the Farmer while waiting.
[12.02.2023 14:20:20] Death: EFL-Edgar_Atoi was put out of action by Abenddammerung (Missile/Torpedo).
[12.02.2023 14:20:43] Abenddammerung: Cheap produce.
[12.02.2023 14:20:46] Abenddammerung: It's worthless.
[12.02.2023 14:20:47] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Nice moves. You in LWB?
[12.02.2023 14:20:51] Abenddammerung: Ja.
[12.02.2023 14:20:54] HRZ~Vagabond: Shame I ain't got space for more. We'd have a good night on Ithaca with that.
[12.02.2023 14:21:21] Abenddammerung: Part of the Alliance's movement. Today I grabbed my sickle because I was tired of these foreigners bumping my prices.
[12.02.2023 14:21:36] Abenddammerung: Our crops are dying, and they're choosing to buy outside produce instead of ours.
[12.02.2023 14:21:47] HRZ~Vagabond: Hah. Don't blame you. Everyone's here to pick off Rheinland's carcass.
[12.02.2023 14:22:02] Abenddammerung: Rheinland died the moment they chose to bicker in a civil war.
[12.02.2023 14:22:15] HRZ~Jagdzeit: True enough.
[12.02.2023 14:22:20] Abenddammerung: But I need to make a living, still. If we farmers don't work on our produce, you're all dead.
[12.02.2023 14:22:35] Abenddammerung: "Synth" foods aren't comparable to real, sun-raised products.
[12.02.2023 14:22:55] Abenddammerung: And frankly you don't want to eat out of a toothpaste tube for your whole life.
[12.02.2023 14:23:00] HRZ~Jagdzeit: You got that right.
[12.02.2023 14:23:02] HRZ~Vagabond: So why you out here instead of doin' that farmin' eh? Or you got a tendency for a different kind of farmin'? Heh.
[12.02.2023 14:23:36] Abenddammerung: Because of these outsiders, barging in and making my customers buy their cheap, dirty products instead of the real ones.
[12.02.2023 14:24:06] HRZ~Vagabond: Ain't no one got a taster for the finer things no more.
[12.02.2023 14:24:10] Abenddammerung: So instead of arguing at the markets, I'm now out here bursting skulls open like tomatoes because they're too blinded by greed.
[12.02.2023 14:24:25] Abenddammerung: Or, well.
[12.02.2023 14:24:28] HRZ~Vagabond: Hows that goin' for you? Workin' ?
[12.02.2023 14:24:30] Abenddammerung: Low prices I guess.
[12.02.2023 14:24:44] HRZ~Jagdzeit: I can see you have passion for what you do.
[12.02.2023 14:25:01] Abenddammerung: It's going. All I want is for people to buy the real stuff we make, period.
[12.02.2023 14:25:06] Abenddammerung: We're at the foundation of society.
[12.02.2023 14:25:09] Abenddammerung: Always have been.
[12.02.2023 14:25:37] Abenddammerung: Everything comes from nature in one way or another but they have to force us to lower our prices because they make their lab-
[12.02.2023 14:25:49] Abenddammerung: -grown products even cheaper.
[12.02.2023 14:26:01] Abenddammerung: So, of course. Your average customer will buy cheapo paste from the market.
[12.02.2023 14:26:20] HRZ~Jagdzeit: It's good to remind the people on top who built them up and who can tear them down. That's why we're all here, I think.
[12.02.2023 14:26:49] HRZ~Vagabond: Got me thinkin' bout my stomach now. Thinkin' we bring her in to berth soon eh?
[12.02.2023 14:27:20] Abenddammerung: Great to hear. If I keep at it, by bursting down these imported products, Rheinland will have to cut ties with the other corpo-
[12.02.2023 14:27:24] Abenddammerung: corpos eventually.
[12.02.2023 14:27:42] Abenddammerung: Our guys in Kusari probably feel the same.
[12.02.2023 14:27:54] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Well, it would be a shame to let all this gin scatter in space... Even if it is an import.
[12.02.2023 14:28:18] HRZ~Vagabond: We wouldn't be takin' it into Rheinland anyway... jus' drink it.
[12.02.2023 14:28:45] Abenddammerung: That's an awful lot of Gin. It's better to just break the ones you can't carry.
[12.02.2023 14:29:03] HRZ~Vagabond: Thinkin' we call a ship out 'ere. Bring it back with us.
[12.02.2023 14:29:29] Abenddammerung: So long as there's nothing left. I'd hate it if some shrewd passerby would think about hauling it to Rheinland.
[12.02.2023 14:29:39] Abenddammerung: Besides, it would fetch a horrible price.
[12.02.2023 14:30:01] HRZ~Vagabond: It's our claim now, unless ye want to stake yours? Ain't no one takin' this here loot.
[12.02.2023 14:30:29] Abenddammerung: Danke, but I'm not interested. What matters is that this ends on the news.
[12.02.2023 14:30:48] Abenddammerung: If not over this transport, then I'll keep on stopping them until it happens.
[12.02.2023 14:30:55] HRZ~Jagdzeit: I'm thinking it would be a shame for your efforts to go unrewarded. [12.02.2023 14:31:12] [2023-02-12] 14:31:12 You have sent 5.000.000 credits to Abenddammerung.
[12.02.2023 14:31:19] HRZ~Jagdzeit: So keep on fighting the good fight, yeah?
[12.02.2023 14:31:26] Abenddammerung: Danke schon. I'll make sure to do that, yes.
[12.02.2023 14:31:45] Abenddammerung: So long as those Hessian freaks don't get in the way.
[12.02.2023 14:32:00] HRZ~Vagabond: Everyone's gettin' in each other's way out 'ere.
[12.02.2023 14:32:18] Abenddammerung: Especially the Hessians, friend. If they find you, you're dead.
[12.02.2023 14:32:34] Abenddammerung: Doesn't matter what your flag is. They're no better than the Corsairs.
[12.02.2023 14:32:47] Abenddammerung: No, even the Corsairs have some respect for their allies.
[12.02.2023 14:33:29] Abenddammerung: They will find the simplest excuse to blow you up. For their revolutions, or whatever.
[12.02.2023 14:33:56] HRZ~Jagdzeit: That's odd.
[12.02.2023 14:33:58] Abenddammerung: They just have these... lofty dreams while we're working our rears off, hands covered in soil and soot.
[12.02.2023 14:34:27] HRZ~Jagdzeit: What do the Hessians say about their goals?
[12.02.2023 14:35:03] Abenddammerung: Their goals are about the Volksrevolution, which in other words means the complete eradication of the Rheinland Military.
[12.02.2023 14:35:20] Abenddammerung: Like that's ever going to happen. The imperial dogs are practically endless.
[12.02.2023 14:35:42] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Sounds good to me. That particular institution could use a shakeup.
[12.02.2023 14:35:42] Abenddammerung: By the way, keep an eye on them, too. They don't take too kindly to murder.
[12.02.2023 14:36:11] HRZ~Vagabond: Rather ironic ain't it?
[12.02.2023 14:36:20] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Weren't you on the same side before the civil war?
[12.02.2023 14:36:54] Abenddammerung: I was too busy trying not to starve during the civil war. They came to my farmstead to aid the local markets.
[12.02.2023 14:37:00] Abenddammerung: Which was incredibly hilarious.
[12.02.2023 14:37:23] Abenddammerung: First they pay Synth Foods to supply them, then when they're having trouble reaching Rheinland they come to me.
[12.02.2023 14:38:06] Abenddammerung: I just laughed at the officers. My farm's soil was too arid at that time in particular.
[12.02.2023 14:38:25] HRZ~Jagdzeit: I take it they weren't happy?
[12.02.2023 14:38:51] Abenddammerung: They just turned back - not much they could have done about it.
[12.02.2023 14:39:28] Abenddammerung: I don't know, friends. Sometimes I envy Synth Foods for how easy they have it.
[12.02.2023 14:39:42] Abenddammerung: Turn up some bizarre mechanism, and make toothpaste food for half of Sirius.
[12.02.2023 14:39:51] Abenddammerung: But that's not how we evolved.
[12.02.2023 14:40:19] Abenddammerung: We didn't eat through a straw, we ate with our hands and forks and knives. It's just an insult.
[12.02.2023 14:40:31] Abenddammerung: To- to normalcy.
[12.02.2023 14:40:36] Abenddammerung: Common human decency.
[12.02.2023 14:40:54] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Is anything about our current situation normal anymore?
[12.02.2023 14:40:58] HRZ~Vagabond: At this rate, we're all destined to be suckin' somethin' through a tube, locked in a metal box, driftin' through space.
[12.02.2023 14:41:13] HRZ~Jagdzeit: We are lightyears away from the world we evolved on.
[12.02.2023 14:41:16] Abenddammerung: That's why we don't want to let that happen.
[12.02.2023 14:41:22] Abenddammerung: We can't regress like that.
[12.02.2023 14:41:22] HRZ~Jagdzeit: I wonder how it's doing.
[12.02.2023 14:41:45] HRZ~Vagabond: Feel like I'm headed that way already, Farmer. If you thinkin' you're fightin' that good fight, keep fightin' eh?
[12.02.2023 14:42:00] Abenddammerung: I will not stop until Rheinland finally comes back to us.
[12.02.2023 14:42:14] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Hear, hear.
[12.02.2023 14:42:21] Abenddammerung: You can take this Gin, just don't let the rest drift open for others to pick up.
[12.02.2023 14:42:29] HRZ~Vagabond: That's the plan.
[12.02.2023 14:42:39] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Yeah, I signaled our crew for pickup. They should be along soon.
[12.02.2023 14:42:41] Abenddammerung: Probably Gallic cheap-shit imports anyways.
[12.02.2023 14:42:52] Abenddammerung: Speak of the devil.
[12.02.2023 14:43:05] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Hey there.
[12.02.2023 14:43:08] HRZ~Vagabond: There's some of them in our number, Gallics that is. Maybe they'd appreciate it.
[12.02.2023 14:43:23] HRZ~Loch.Ness: So these Gin you told me?
[12.02.2023 14:43:28] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Yep.
[12.02.2023 14:43:39] HRZ~Loch.Ness: Traking it up
[12.02.2023 14:43:40] Abenddammerung: It's not my business if they have a taste for it. All I want is for it to not enter our markets.
[12.02.2023 14:44:03] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Help yourself. Just leave some for the rest of the crew.
[12.02.2023 14:45:28] HRZ~Jagdzeit: We're not exactly uh... welcome in Rheinland markets anyway.
[12.02.2023 14:45:49] Abenddammerung: You three seem to be in cahoots with each other. Are you just a group of ne-er-do-wells?
[12.02.2023 14:45:58] Abenddammerung: Friends, maybe?
[12.02.2023 14:46:06] HRZ~Vagabond: I do well, sometimes.
[12.02.2023 14:46:22] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Something like that.
[12.02.2023 14:46:46] Abenddammerung: Mostly based around Rheinland, then?
[12.02.2023 14:46:57] HRZ~Loch.Ness: I will take my leave.
[12.02.2023 14:47:08] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Well, if hiding out in the border worlds counts, yeah.
[12.02.2023 14:47:28] Abenddammerung: Auf Wiedersehen.
[12.02.2023 14:47:37] Abenddammerung: Ja, it does count.
[12.02.2023 14:47:50] HRZ~Kharga: RO: Hey.
[12.02.2023 14:47:59] Abenddammerung: Hello.
[12.02.2023 14:48:08] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Hey.
[12.02.2023 14:48:15] HRZ~Jagdzeit: They cargo's here - what's left of it.
[12.02.2023 14:48:19] HRZ~Vagabond: 'Bout time Kharga. Had you on the wire ages ago. Loch Ness rolled in and took most of it already.
[12.02.2023 14:48:25] HRZ~Kharga: RO: Perfect.
[12.02.2023 14:48:47] HRZ~Kharga: RO: Got her as fast as I could my guy.
[12.02.2023 14:49:05] Abenddammerung: You people aren't pulling back your punches when it comes to bringing in large ships.
[12.02.2023 14:49:14] Abenddammerung: It's an entire Oasis right here.
[12.02.2023 14:49:31] HRZ~Vagabond: *coughs* Pirates?
[12.02.2023 14:49:41] HRZ~Jagdzeit: We don't have many. We try to keep them on the quiet.
[12.02.2023 14:50:27] Abenddammerung: And stay on the quiet they shall. Rheinland is a dangerous place for people like us. It's better if it stays out.
[12.02.2023 14:50:48] Abenddammerung: Let the nimble ones in. Snub crafts, and the like.
[12.02.2023 14:50:55] HRZ~Jagdzeit: That's the idea.
[12.02.2023 14:51:19] Abenddammerung: Very thoughtful.
[12.02.2023 14:52:01] HRZ~Jagdzeit: It's a shame, really.
[12.02.2023 14:52:24] Abenddammerung: Not a lot we can do these days.
[12.02.2023 14:52:35] Abenddammerung: I'd like to check in Stuttgart, if that's alright.
[12.02.2023 14:52:47] HRZ~Jagdzeit: We're trying to make things better for Rheinland, but all we get is a gun.
[12.02.2023 14:52:54] Abenddammerung: A gun is all we need.
[12.02.2023 14:53:00] Abenddammerung: From our direction, that is.
[12.02.2023 14:53:05] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Heh.
[12.02.2023 14:53:12] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Well, see you around.
[12.02.2023 14:53:30] HRZ~Jagdzeit: Alright, let's go home.
[12.02.2023 14:53:32] Abenddammerung: Take care, crazy people.
[12.02.2023 14:53:39] HRZ~Vagabond: Best way to be.
[12.02.2023 14:53:39] Abenddammerung: Good luck with Rheinland.
The Farmer seemed alright. Maybe a little bit preachy, but we all have our causes, and this one's got a ship and is using it to fight the taxman and not us, which makes 'em a good sort in my books. Maybe we can get along - so enjoy the gin and don't go around starting pointless fights.
From: Kurt Weinbaum Source: HRZ~Terpentin To: Black Hearts' Pirate Council Subject: Raving Adventures
Hey, Kurt here.
First off, I had a little scouting trip into the Edge Worlds. I got as far as Omicron Nu looking for something to catch, but it didn't pan out so well.
Instead of fat smugglers, I found some kind of drone, an Order ship, and then a Liberty Navy patrol. The Liberty ship wouldn't answer my hails. Thought that was strange, since I'm not wanted in Liberty, but if my time in the Rheinwehr is any indication, they probably have orders to shoot everything that moves in that system. So I bailed before it got too heated.
On my way back, I met up with Billy from the RAVE crew. He had a similarly lackluster adventure but was open to teaming up.
[25.02.2023 10:58:09] HRZ~Terpentin: Hello, how's it going?
[25.02.2023 10:58:18] RAVE~Hornbreaker: Billy: Hi. Nothing interesting
[25.02.2023 10:58:31] RAVE~Hornbreaker: Billy: keep looking for adventure
[25.02.2023 10:59:00] HRZ~Terpentin: Look long enough, maybe adventure finds you, heh.
[25.02.2023 10:59:20] RAVE~Hornbreaker: Billy: Seems like not this morning
[25.02.2023 10:59:44] HRZ~Terpentin: Just got back from the Omicrons, myself. Whole load of nothing.
[25.02.2023 11:00:28] RAVE~Hornbreaker: Billy: Yeah. A boring day
[25.02.2023 11:01:30] HRZ~Terpentin: Kurt: Want to team up? Maybe there's something interesting in Bretonia.
[25.02.2023 11:02:37] RAVE~Hornbreaker: Billy: Don't think so. Let's look anyway
We set off towards Bretonia and immediately caught a BMF train on his way to Omega-48. Sadly, he was empty, but we still collected a small tax from him. Better than nothing.
[25.02.2023 10:58:09][25.02.2023 11:06:03] HRZ~Terpentin: Well, now.
[25.02.2023 11:06:18] HRZ~Terpentin: Cut your engines, please.
[25.02.2023 11:06:28] BMF|Eddystone: Ok sir
[25.02.2023 11:06:44] HRZ~Terpentin: Where are you headed?
[25.02.2023 11:07:02] BMF|Eddystone: I am heading to Omega 48.
[25.02.2023 11:07:53] HRZ~Terpentin: Alright, well, there's a small shipping fee for passing through our territory.
[25.02.2023 11:08:04] HRZ~Terpentin: Gotta make sure you're safe, and all.
[25.02.2023 11:08:14] HRZ~Terpentin: How about 2 million?
[25.02.2023 11:08:17] BMF|Eddystone: I am sure we can arrange a fair agreement
[25.02.2023 11:08:28] BMF|Eddystone: Very well [25.02.2023 11:08:54] [2023-02-25] 11:08:52 You have received 2.000.000 credits from BMF|Eddystone
[25.02.2023 11:09:11] HRZ~Terpentin: Much obliged. Carry on.
[25.02.2023 11:09:21] BMF|Eddystone: The credits transfer is completed [25.02.2023 11:09:26] [2023-02-25] 11:09:24 You have sent 1.000.000 credits to RAVE~Hornbreaker.
[25.02.2023 11:09:36] HRZ~Terpentin: Good luck out there.
We roamed around in Cambridge and New London for a bit - seems BAF are too busy stirring things up in the Taus. Still, we didn't find anything else worth noting.
On our way back though, we got intercepted by a BMF corporate security ship in Omega-3. Seems our earlier catch snitched on us - but no matter. We taught him a lesson and made it back to Ithaca safely.
[25.02.2023 11:37:54] HRZ~Terpentin: Hello there.
[25.02.2023 11:38:06] BMF|Lance-1: Bastards!
[25.02.2023 11:38:11] HRZ~Terpentin: What?
[25.02.2023 11:38:17] RAVE~Hornbreaker: Billy: Shut up
[25.02.2023 11:38:26] HRZ~Terpentin: We've never even met, and you're calling names?
[25.02.2023 11:38:27] BMF|Lance-1: The news about you made it all the way to my boss.
[25.02.2023 11:38:40] BMF|Lance-1: I had to scramble mid tea!
[25.02.2023 11:38:44] HRZ~Terpentin: Ah, well. Good news, I hope?
[25.02.2023 11:38:49] RAVE~Hornbreaker: Billy: Cool. Get lost now
[25.02.2023 11:38:59] BMF|Lance-1: No, you don't get it.
[25.02.2023 11:39:16] BMF|Lance-1: Don't waste my time and get the fuck out of here.
[25.02.2023 11:39:21] HRZ~Terpentin: We've prevented your transport from getting lost in the nebula, you know. Where's our tea and a 'thank you' note?
[25.02.2023 11:39:39] BMF|Lance-1: Shut up, I'm in a bad mood.
[25.02.2023 11:39:46] BMF|Lance-1: because of you!
[25.02.2023 11:39:52] RAVE~Hornbreaker: Billy: If you won't stop circling around, I'll cut you down
[25.02.2023 11:39:54] HRZ~Terpentin: What did I ever do to you?
[25.02.2023 11:39:56] BMF|Lance-1: Now, I count to 10
[25.02.2023 11:40:05] RAVE~Hornbreaker: Billy: I count to 1
[25.02.2023 11:40:09] BMF|Lance-1: Right
[25.02.2023 11:40:09] RAVE~Hornbreaker: Billy: Die
[25.02.2023 11:40:16] HRZ~Terpentin: Attack vector laid in. [25.02.2023 11:56:36] Death: BMF|Lance-1 was put out of action by HRZ~Terpentin (Mine).
These RAVE guys are pretty good pilots. We should fly with them more often - and any other crews who aren't too stuck up to work with us.
From: Abandoned Reason, Captain Source: Abandoned Reason To: All Die Schwarzen Herzen Subject: Systems Online, Drive Tests Complete
Systems Report, Abandoned Reason.
Die Schwarzen Herzen, This is the Captain speaking. As of some days ago, the Abandoned Reason conducted a refit with the aid of Junker contractors at Vieques Shipyard. For those present for operations testing, forgive the day on this report. Systems required repair and final adjustment before the Command Staff felt matters were completed.
With the aid of the Junkers technical staff, the Abandoned Reason has at long last been brought within acceptable operational parameters. All drive systems are functioning within specifications, and docking bay malfunctions have been reduced - for the moment - to an acceptable minimum.
Following the systems refit and initial testing, the Abandoned Reason and a supporting flight of strikes craft - Callsigns Terpentin,Roadkill,Dragonfly,Big Shot, and Ehrenwert
- conducted longer duty stress testing of the new systems, navigating several of the quiet areas of Sirius, including navigational hazards and some scans of long since discarded facilities for salvage operations.
Following these trials, i can report in full that all systems are functional to the capacity that i am willing to commit the Abandoned Reason to frontal operations, instead of reserve base duty.
Multiple small scale systems failures occurred in the course of systems stress testing, however engineering staff reports that hull fractures have been patched up with salvaged plating, and all turret armaments should function at expected levels in the case of a combat scenario, additional, fuel systems and faulty engine components have been replaced courtesy of third party deliveries to Ithaca base.
As of this moment, the Abandoned Reason is in full service, and prepared for operations across the Sirius Sector.
There is nowhere Die Schwarzen Herzen cannot reach, should the organisations Command feel it neccessary.
All Die Schwarzen Herzen, switch to Sequence 4 on your physical code sheets. Attempted communication with the Abandoned Reason under the prior code sequence will not be acknowledged and the Reasons precise location will not be given.
As before, should you misplace your code sheet, await pickup at Ithaca base, and be ready to buy a drink for whoever must divert to take you to the Abandoned Reason.
The crew and myself would like to once again convey our thanks to the Junker Marauders for their aid in securing the capability for this refit, as well as certain Corporate friendships the council have found agreeable for providing the equipment necessary, and remind all flights that the agreement stands with the aforementioned Corporate entity that their vessels are not subject to piracy for approximately the next one year.
Failure to comply with this agreement will result in the temporary confiscation of your craft and mandatory low level service duty aboard the Abandoned Reason - Assuming the Command Staff do not simply eject you from our ranks.
Logistics Addendum;
Stores of Hull Plating for repair are within acceptable levels for the time being.
Small Arms and Munitions for boarding parties and ship defence are down to 18%, with an influx of new recruits having consumed much of the prior stockpile, more will be required in short order.
The Bar aboard the Abandoned Reason is flush with Rum, courtesy of Third Party suppliers, and shall be for some time.
Fresh Food Stores are down to 45%, however reserve stockpiles are flush with allotted storage capacity.
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