COMM ID:Colonel Jonathan Beam, Tactical Operations, Department Chief TARGET ID:Units selected for Intel Op LOST CREEK SUBJECT:Operation ENCRYPTION:High PRIORITY:High
Operatives,
You've already been briefed of the operation, I'm here to give you the last minute changes. Due to political reasons, it's been decided that the King's Bay will only serve as a secondary-support role and will stay stationed in Magellan, out of sight.She will respond in the case the mission goes FUBAR and heavy support is required.
Instead, three Bisons will act as home-base within the Turtle Creek Nebula, they've been refitted to house multiple snubcraft and will be stocked with enough resources to last a month. A gunboat will be placed in formation in order to connect yourselves to the outside world. It's also been confirmed that Octavarium forces will indeed be joining the operation. As far as the politicians are concerned, the Natio Octavarium are now the reigning power in the system and are a neutral-friendly entity to Liberty. So, play nice, you don't need me to tell you to keep it tight anyway, but, just in case, keep it tight. I don't want any leaks.
If you find -anything- unusual, you report it immediately. I'll be blunt, I don't actually think we're going to find anything here but that Nebula is simply not normal, so there's a small chance that we'll actually find something, which is apparently enough for the Directorate to give the green on this op.
The operation will start within 48 hours, good hunting people.
With the completion of a classified project, Grise Fjord Shipyard will now be returning to normal servicing parameters. However due to the ever increasing Gallic threat, it has been decided that the LSF's capability of conventional warfare must be increased in order to counter external threats.
With that taken into consideration, Grise Fjord is now within wartime emergency protocols. The relocation of extra personnel to the station has already begun and is almost complete, the shipyard will be working at optimal capacity to produce capital vessels of Cruiser and Battlecruiser sizes. To this extent, the funding of RD&A's Zeta level projects -along with extra funding- have been relocated to our Logistics Department in order to ensure our production efficiency and secrecy.
COMM ID:Sergeant Ryan Knowles TARGET ID:The Directorate SUBJECT:-Classified- ENCRYPTION:High
After rendezvousing with several agents within the New York system, we set our sights on venturing to the Tau 23 system, once the response team re-armed, we proceeded immediately. The journey to Tau 23 was a quiet one, fairly odd, since Intel advised caution whilst flying through Liberty. The task force was lead by our Senior Agent, maintaining radio silence seemed key here.
Highlighting later events, I was picking up strange signals upon arrival of the Tau 23 system. Nevertheless we set course to Java Station, to find that several Kusarian pilots had appeared from no where, conveniently I managed to get a few pictures from my gun cams and found this.
Data.002 Communications were soon scrambled, it seemed the strange signals I was picking up on earlier had caused interference to my radio. I had lost all contact with my Senior Agent. I was now working off my own initiative, I found myself near to the Kyushu hole, under pressure from the Kusarian pilots, I felt I had no choice but to enter Kusari Space.
Once I arrived in the Kyushu system, I soon noticed I was no longer being pursued. I headed straight towards the Tau 29 Jump gate without hesitation, given Liberty's current circumstance with Kusari, I felt obligated to avoid attracting any unwanted attention. Unfortunately that did not go as planned, I was soon told to cut my engines by what I believe was a representative of the Kusari Naval Forces, I did not wish to be a cause for concern and had felt I had to obey, I did however activate my recording device.
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Codename Virgo, Guardian Database File #310036 Wrote:[KNF]Ka.Ryoma.Sakamoto: If you wish to deny your presence in Kusari earlier, This is fine.
=LSF=Virgo: I do not wish to question your intel, In fact, I was only present within Tau 23, Until I was forced to Move here.
[KNF]Ka.Ryoma.Sakamoto: I'd like to know why do Liberty forces keep violating our space. You must understand things are tense enough already.
[KNF]Ka.Ryoma.Sakamoto: We don't need this.
=LSF=Virgo: Given tension is high, I do not wish to further such negativity.
=LSF=Virgo: Nor give ample room for you to become even more stressed.
[KNF]Ka.Ryoma.Sakamoto: I'm fine, Thank you.
=LSF=Virgo: I would like to share with you my deepest apologies in regards to this matter.
=LSF=Virgo: And hope I have not been to much of a cause for concern.
[KNF]Ka.Ryoma.Sakamoto: Very well, LSF Vessel, you can move to Tau 29, returning home using the Barrier Pass.
=LSF=Virgo: Thank you very much sir.
After having conversed with the Kusarian Naval Forces representative, I set course for Liberty with great haste to avoid any unnecessary stress.
Target ID: Agent Edward Hawke, Commander Christian Deus Encryption:High
I'm wondering if such a mistake was made due to a psychological error that stems from working too hard or if it was just blatant ignorance.
In any case, Interal Affairs will remember their place before they try ordering Commander Deus anywhere he hasn't been assigned by myself or the Director.
I'm sure such a mistake will not happen again on your -or IA's- part Hawke.
COMM ID:Edward Hawke, Internal Affairs Department TARGET ID:Black Throne SUBJECT:Investigation ENCRYPTION:High PRIORITY:High
Black Throne,
It seems that the conclusion of Commander Dues was a mistake, Indeed, We do reckon that the Directorate Trust him, And so will we, Commander Dues is hereby removed from this investigation, I assure you, this won't happen again.
I apologize on behalf of The Internal Investigation Department.
COMM ID:Sergeant Ryan Knowles TARGET ID:The Directorate SUBJECT:-Classified- ENCRYPTION:High
After doing an extensive search within the Omicron Minor system. I have discovered some recordable material that may be of some value to us within the near future, I will of course file a full report in regards to my findings, However I now find myself in contact with Don Carlos of The Benitez Family, He wishes to meet with myself. I will need an able wing to escort me to a secluded location of the Don's choice. More information will be presented once the meeting has taken place, The wing will be working primarily to ensure my safety whilst en route to the secluded location, However all weaponry must be deactivated at the meeting, given the Don is a cautious person, I expect full discretion, and a level of professionalism to be maintained throughout this meeting.
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Codename Virgo: Guardian Database File #42004 Wrote:Benitez(CF)Carlita: A Corsair reconnaissance patrol detected you on scanners amigo. Rare to see your kind in the Edge worlds.
=LSF=Virgo: Greetings, I do hope I am not intruding, After visiting Planet Toledo, or what's left of it atleast.
=LSF=Virgo: It seems there are audible recordings from some of the wrecks nearby.
Benitez(CF)Carlita: Since the dissolution of our relations with all elements in that particular region, and the Minor incident.
Benitez(CF)Carlita: We have little interest in what people like you get up to in that region, as long as you know to stay out of our way.
Benitez(CF)Carlita: And steer clear of the Corsair Empire's territory unless invited.
Benitez(CF)Carlita: I am contacting you, in fact, because your arrival in Comm's range of corsair space is fortunate.
=LSF=Virgo: That shouldn't be a problem, As I say my presence within this region is purely research based.
=LSF=Virgo: And I do not wish to exercise any unnecessary stress to provoke the Corsairs.
=LSF=Virgo: I will make sure it is announced within the future, so that you don't have any surprises.
Benitez(CF)Carlita: As I said Minor is no longer within our area of interest, so it is not my concern unless you stray closer to our core.
Benitez(CF)Carlita: But it is rare that members of the LSF are within range of our long range comm relays, and I would like to speak with you.
=LSF=Virgo: Not a problem at all, how about we arrange in a location of your choice.
=LSF=Virgo: And we can discuss whatever it is you wish too in a more comfortable manner.
Benitez(CF)Carlita: An interesting proposal, However I am not speaking on behalf of myself, I am the head of Don Carlos Benitez' Personal Staff.
Benitez(CF)Carlita: He may be interested in meeting you.
Benitez(CF)Carlita: I will contact him and find out his plans for this afternoon, I'm sure he would appreciate the trip.
Benitez(CF)Carlita: The familia rarely allow him to leave Crete. We are very protective.
=LSF=Virgo: I am quite happy to meet in Corsair space, providing the Don is acceptant of that.
Benitez(CF)Carlita: That is highly unlikely, as such a move would require approval of our government, and would likely draw unwanted attention.
Benitez(CF)Carlita: It might be better to meet at a neutral location, closer to your current location.
Benitez(CF)Carlita: One moment I will go and find the Don.
=LSF=Virgo: Aye, please do not rush on my behalf.
Benitez-Yacht: This is Cezar Moreno, Head of Don Carlos' Personal Staff.
Benitez-Yacht: The Don is interested in meeting with you in person shortly.
=LSF=Virgo: I am glad you got in contact with me once more Mr Moreno. Tell the Don I will be happy to meet with him.
=LSF=Virgo: I will be bringing a patrol wing with me, I do hope that is not a problem.
Benitez-Yacht: Hmm, Additional wings are fine, but we expect weaponry to be deactivated throughout the duration of the meeting.
Benitez-Yacht: Don Carlos is a cautious man, and in former days, Liberty Forces had a habit of arresting Senior official from our Empire.
=LSF=Virgo: Very well, If you can forgive my ignorance momentarily, I will be ordering deployment of a wing to escort myself to a location of your choice.
COMM ID:Sergeant Ryan Knowles TARGET ID:The Directorate SUBJECT:-Classified- ENCRYPTION:High
After rendezvousing with two Agents in the Omicron Minor system, we embarked on a journey from Planet Toledo to the Omicron Zeta system, Our objective was to meet with the Benitez Family in the Omicron Delta system at a secluded location. The two Agents had provided me with plenty of cover, we had come across a lot of nomad activity whilst en route to Delta, so it's a good thing I had an escort wing along side me.
Upon arrival of the Omicron Delta system, I was picking up faint signals a short distance away, we decided to pursue, The Benitez family were gracious enough to alert me of some Order activity within system. From here on in we maintained radio silence, the last thing we needed was to attract any attention whilst meeting privately with Don Carlos and his companions. After a short time the signal we picked up on had lead us to the Benitez Family, although it was a cause for concern to start with, I sighed in relief once we had confirmed it was the Benitez Family, one less thing to worry about.
I had activated my recording device prior to conversing with Don Carlos, so I could monitor any strange activity within the Omicron systems. Unfortunately there was nothing of any particular interest, other than the Benitez meeting itself.
Benitez-Yacht: Thank you for coming to speak with us, I appreciate that this is an unusual event.
=LSF=Virgo: It is of course not a problem, I assume your eagerness to meet with us is of vital importance.
Benitez-Yacht: Ahem. Presenting his excellency Don Carlos Benitez, patriarch of the familia, elder statesman of Crete and ceremonial administrator of the Eastern Most Territories.
Benitez-Yacht: Greetings Senors.
=LSF=Virgo: Greetings Don Carlos.
=LSF=Typhoon: Good Day Don Carlos.
=LSF=Virgo: It is a pleasure to meet with you at last.
Benitez-Yacht: Likewise, May I ask To whom am I speaking to?
=LSF=Virgo: Ah, forgive my blind ignorance, I am Ryan Knowles, Of the Liberty Security Force, Tactical Operations.
Benitez-Yacht: Excellente, a pleasure.
Benitez-Yacht: I can't deny, I am surprised to be speaking to the LSF on such pleasant terms.
=LSF=Virgo: We do not tend to be judgemental so quickly Don Carlos, after all an open mind is more than appropriate for our role in this job.
=LSF= Virgo: I trust your journey was pleasant.
Benitez-Yacht: Si, Si, Most pleasant, this vessel is very good, primarily for long ventures.
Benitez-Yacht: Now to business.
=LSF=Virgo: But of course.
Benitez-Yacht: I have been in communication with General Brant in regards to a deal, supplying the LSF directly that is with, active alien artefacts we have recently acquired.
Benitez-Yacht: They are extremely valuable, and I know the LSF are in the best position to offer a good price.
Benitez-Yacht: Obviously the logistics will be complicated, we can't be seen to do business publicly.
=LSF=Virgo: Indeed, I would like to ask, First and foremost, you claim these artefacts of yours are active.
=LSF=Virgo: Given that they are, do they possess any particular capability of interest?
=LSF=Virgo: I trust you have had scientists confirm such a discovery?
=LSF=Virgo: More so, that we can conduct our own analysis of the artefacts presented.
Corsair-Valeria-Benitez: Si, they want to know whether the deal is for real, mi Don.
Benitez-Yacht: The artefacts are varied. Most have been giving off weak energy signatures.
Benitez-Yacht: Our government however, is cautious when it comes to allowing more detailed research on the artefacts, to my annoyance.
=LSF=Virgo: Then perhaps you would condone supplying us with your recent developments.
Benitez-Yacht: I can do better, I have samples of the artefacts, which I am willing to give you, to convey back to your own research station.
Benitez-Yacht: As a gesture of good faith, as you will.
=LSF=Virgo: Ah, how courteous of you, I will of course take it in good faith. Thank you.
Benitez-Yacht: Right gentleman, I won't keep you any longer, except to say this.
Benitez-Yacht: I am by nature an impatient fellow, I have many duties, and I don't appreciate being kept waiting.
Benitez-Yacht: I would appreciate you asking your General to reply to my latest communique.
=LSF=Virgo: I will of course, respect that you are a busy man Don Carlos, I will have my Senior Agent contact you at his earliest convenience.
Benitez-Yacht: Gracias, Amigo,
=LSF=Virgo: Not a problem, I trust we are concluded here, Until next time Don Carlos, with respects, Safe journeys.
Benitez-Yacht: Si it was good to meet you gentleman, I hope this is the start of a very profitable relationship.
=LSF=Virgo: To you as well, Agent Typhoon, enter formation, we're moving out.
=LSF=Typhoon: Roger, In Formation.
As you can see the meeting went rather well, I would like our research division to verify that the energy signatures from the artefact's provided are active. If so we can analyse them further and see what primary function they possess, perhaps they power a source of some kind.
COMM ID:Corporal Daniyal Altaf Tactical Operations, Reassigned Agent. TARGET ID:LSF High Command SUBJECT:Operation "Thunderbolt" ENCRYPTION:High PRIORITY:High
Altaf here,
I've facilitated and moved the entire ops from Kusari to Gallia, our ships shall enter Gallia through Orkney and try and establish a safehouse in a favorable system close to the core worlds, once we establish a safehouse,we shall give out a 4-Tech Beam Transmitter signal,after which command is requested to send the necessary supplies for the Operation.
Operation Thunderbolt is a classified operation authorized by the Liberty Security Force high command,to break in and severely weaken Gallia from inside, a successor to the Task Force Carentan, Operation Thunderbolt will be performed undercover, the operatives will move to sabotage Gallic targets undercover,effectively crippling it from the inside,giving the Liberty Navy the opportunity to perform a full-scale invasion onto Gallian soil.
As the operation is directly undercover,LSF ships will be flying with different transponders,and will be attacking targets with intel from our informatives operating in Gallia.
Our first ops would be in the Burgundy system,we shall perform a breach on the Battleship Beauvray and sabotage it,which would be enough to damage the battleship severely...
Lastly, I would like to move the safehouse to Ile-De-France,Once we've destroyed enough targets.
You all already should be aware of the completion of the Predator Project. I've looked through the details as you all have and probably agree with me when I say it's time to move away from human-dependency just a bit more. Therefore I'm approving the construction of the first 100 units of Predators, mostly the G series although we'll have some of the Cs in operation and around for good measure. The AI Command Node on Hoover should already have been installed and the relevant personnel transferred to the station.
I'm sure Caparzo will be brushing up the details of his announcement soon enough as well as taking over Drone Operations himself, under Homeland Security. Good Luck.