The following message is encryted. The data contained within are classified.
Comm ID: Lt Col McKnight
To: Maj Patterson
Greetings, major.
I thank you for transmitting the condition of our two pilots so promptly. Make sure everything the two fighters have recorded during this time have been archived and sent to me. Follow procedure concerning classified data destruction afterward; there must be no trace left of it.
I will have these transmitted to Naval Intelligence. I demand your discretion on this matter, and not inquire about it, even to our two pilots. Thank you.
McKnight out.
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Incoming transmission.
LMC Headquarter Quantico, DoN. Planet Manhattan.
Comm ID: Lt Col McKnight
To: Lt Johnson, Lt Hartmann
Gentlemen.
I wish I didn't have to transmit this, but this time, you two boys have crossed a couple of lines in a totally irational, dangerous way that is by no mean or manner representative of a soldier serving under a uniformed, armed service of Liberty. To go seeking for a totally alien territory out of nowhere is one lunatic thing enough to do; to take leave and chase some rumour like a farm boy - and do so with military equipement is another - and you should be glad none of your ships got a scratch right now. But that being not enough, you had to cross into an unidentified jump device - again, without authorization and completely against all the most basic protocoles you are taught at the Academy. I would have thought at this point, some sense would of knocked in you two's brain, but it seems I got that wrong, seeing you -landed- upon uncharted, alien territory without any approval from your superiors and interacted with individuals that, for all you know, were dangerous enemies to your country.
Because of you two's recklessness, you have risked not only your lives, but also possibly compromised classified intelligence to non-identified, potentially hostile forces. The lack of intel we retrieved from either of your crafts make this a highly sketchy background as to who these people could possibly be, not to mention what they could have -done- to you. I hope I had made it clear that the you two, have risked the integrity of our military structure, because of a little curious impulsion. I could expect these sort of behaviors from a drunken civilian on a cardamine trip but definitively not from two brillant marines, marines that are educated, marines that are military officers, marines that lead men to do great deeds, not to commit themselves to foolishness.
I certainly hope your flight probation time served have put some order in the two of you for now. I shall not expect such behavior in the future from either of you, and I hope I have made this clear.
This said, gentlemen, medical have confirmed that neither of you seems to suffer either mental or physical consequence of this event, for which I am glad. You two are healthy and fit to fly again.
I also wish to present Hartmann with his second bar, which hereby promote you to the rank of first lieutenant. Your promotion was due the day you took leave, and was hence pushed back, but it is great time it took its due. Your promotion shall be celebrated tonight at the parade square of Quantico Flight Unit 481.
You deserved it. Well done, and thank you for your continued service to the Corps.
****Incoming Transmission****
****Location:Near Colorado Jumpgate*****
**** Comm ID: Aviator Jackson***&
****Subject: Report*****
**** Signal Strength: Very weak****
This is Aviator Jackson. We just stopped a Pirate raid. I heard from Intel that we had a large gathering near the Colorado JG to Ra................id. We responded to it by checking that area. We found out a well known Pirate Name BrotherBearV and his Freelancer Chuck.Harvey Had already started it. the.........re we....re Ship remains all around the pla...ce. I am losing you. My ship is badly damage.....d.d.d.d.d..d.d.d.d.d.d.d.. I........Ammmmmmmmmmmmmmm.............
****Signal Lost****
****Reconnecting Failure****
****New Transmission Incoming****
****Comm ID: Fort Bush Control Room****
****Signal strength: Strong****
This Aviator Jackson.
I lost my transmission since my ship was badly damaged in the fight. I had to dock in Fort bush. I am reporting from the Ft.Bush. Aviator baker was ambushed. He had no chance to escape. His ship was Destroyed. I pulled him in. We won the fight with the help of 2 cruisers. We were both Fighters so weren't able to handle it by ourselves. LPI was Keeping quiet. They didn't send reinforcements of any kind. Any way our new Aviator is at good health.
While my ship was being repaired in Ft.Bush, I had a scheduled scout mission to attend. I had my Brother Narendran took me to Missouri. I had my Upholder there. After that I departed to Hamburg. We had no Rheinland ships in Bering. When i entered Hamburg i was given a warm welcome.
I escaped them. Other than that no ships were there that had to found as possible threats. They didnt have any Capital ship ready for defense. I returned to Base Safely finishing my mission.
After i finished scouting and reported in Missouri, I had an Instant Transmission. THe Transmission is given Below:
***Incoming Transmission***
*** Comm ID: Mr.Jack***
Sir, We are having our Cruise Ship attacked. We need Immediate Help. We are in the Lane from Manhattan to Fort bush
*** Transmission Lost***
I was in Trenton Outpost at that time. I wanted to see my Brother there. I contacted Ft.Bush for the Stats of my ship. The ship was too heavily damaged and was under repair still. So i Grabbed my Upholder and went on to the coordinates. I found a Sabre insisting to pay Tax. The outcast didn't want to Co Operate. He wanted to Tax. So i Engaged him with a Upholder. I had a good hit with the SNAC which put him off.
Aviator Jackson,
congratulation for staying alive one more day. I am glad the Corps marines aren't being slaughtered even ambushed. You have done well. I am also pleased of your work against the pirate aggressions, the destruction of this craft will soon earn you the status of an ace at that rate.
Only one slight notice, you are not to enter into Rheinland space unless advised to do so by superior officers, or unless part of an assault team of reasonable force; I am still glad you have reported in. The forces amassed in Hamburg is up to what we expected from the Rheinland military and their increasingly aggressive stance on their borders.
Next time, you should also relocate toward New Hampshire to check those less populated borders as well. We have had multiple reports of Rheinland infiltration by there.
Comm Block Erich Sending Comm ID: 1st Lt. Erich Hartmann
[color=#339999]Receiving Location: LLiberty Marine Corps Communications Center Subject Line:Fleet Combat Report 21-05 Encryption Level:LOW
Report Begins
I reported in with a large number of Liberty Navy, and Other vessels to intercept a Rhienland Fleet that had entered the Hudson system. The fleet consisted of numerous fighters, and a full complement of Capital ships including Battleships, Battle cruisers, Cruisers, and Gunships.
Initially a fighter wing, which I was involved with, moved in to locate the Rhienland fleet. Not too far from Atka. Scans indicated two battleships, multiple cruisers, a surprisingly small number of gunships, and a nearly innumerable fleet of fighters. After calling in the Main fleet we moved to engage. The ensuing battle with unbelievable, I’m unable to account for all the combat but I can confirm that we lost both a dreadnaughts, and multiple cruisers and Battle cruisers. Whereas the Rheinlander’s capital ship fleet was all but decimated.
The fight ended up splitting into three smaller scuffles. I ended up supporting a extremely well helmed Rogue cruiser designated “Just.Killing.Time”, assisted by several Liberty Navy vessels and a Liberty Gunship. We all but eliminated most of the hostiles there including a Hessian Cruiser, a few Military vessels bolted towards Atika where we found Admiral Robinson of the Navy as well as several navy vessels engaged by a huge amount of Hessians. She was shot down, and gave the order to retreat
I held for as long as I could to buy time for as many people to leave as possible. But ultimately I was forced to retreat through the Texas Jump hole. I then reported into the Mississippi to await further orders.
[/signed]
Erich Hartmann
1st Lieutenant [color=#339999]Transmission terminated
***Incoming Transmission***
***Comm ID: Aviator Paul Jackson***
***Location: Planet Manhattan***
I was standing in front of Manhattan with the ending of my duty when a pirate named I.Shall.Have.Revenge challenged officer Neo for battle. I had my guns on standby but Neo managed to defeat him easily. Well i docked my ship in Manhattan as my duty ended for the day.
<the parade ground was lit in a bright midday sky personnel from the unit and media filled in jimmy stood there with full dress on then when all had stopped he raised his hand and spoke>
"gentlemen and ladies here today,there comes a time when a man achieves greatness in combat... a feat that so many never get in entire careers." jimmy paused and step forward" today i will honor one of those men, first lieutenant Jack Johnson step foreword"
<jimmy waited and the Lieutenant walked up to him and saluted which jim promptly returned>
"Lieutenant Johnson im not one for speaches so il lmake this short as fitting as a officer should d, he paused reaching for something "as is my duty and as is your prowless in combat permits i Major James Steven Patterson hereby award you with the Medal of Service ,for 10 confirmed combat kills agenst the enemy.
<jimmy showed the medals box and opened it reveling the lieutenants award >"were this with pride jack,youve set an example both in feild and in your reports your a damn fine man and an even finer Marine and i humbly salute you,sense ive met you youve only improved and not only became a comrade of mine but a friend as well "
<jimmy pinned it to his uniform and shook his hand posing for the cameras present> " if you would like to say anything you may do so but for all rights and means when the lieutenant sits down this ceremony is over,you may all help yourself to whatever beverages the cooks have prepared
ENCRYPTING MESSAGE..... Successful
ID SIGNATURE.... 1st Lieutenant Jack Johnson
Encryption Level... MAXIMUM CAPACITY
Message Level: Priority.
To:LMC Reporting Station
Thank you for the commendation, Majro Patterson. It is an honor to serve under you and Lt. Colonel McKnight. I humbly accept this medal and am happy to serve Liberty in any way possible.
On another note, previously the Joker was destroyed on another routine patrol. Major Patterson called me into New York on my Upholder and myself and Lieutenant Backus dispatched the Joker quickly, along with his drone the "Inferno Drone." Guncam as follows.
- 1st Lieutenant Jack Johnson
End Message Body
Signal trace...Somewhere in Texas.
Transmission source..offline.
***Incoming Transmission***
***Comm ID: Aviator Jackson, Liberty Marne Corps.
***Signal Strength : Good***
***Subject: The Joker***
This is Aviator Paul Jackso......n. I have just Finished a Battle with Joker and his Accomplice ChaoS.DarknesS. I and a Liberty Assault Battle Cruiser intended to take it down. I myself was flying a Guardian. When i entered into Battle. I know ed that i was not going to be much of use. But still i wanted to be useful in any way i can. I Got my Ship heavily damaged in the middle of the fight and had to return to West Point. But somehow he got help from other Officers and destroyed him.
I am repairing my ship in West Point. It will take sometime to resume my duty. So please grant me time.