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Luminium · 08-21-2024, 12:13 PM,

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From: Chief C. O'Reilly
To: Provisional Republic Fleet Command
Subject: The Siege of Scaglainne Oir: After Action Report

This is Banshee Actual.

Scaglainne Oir is no more. With it, our concerns about a "neutral" station providing support to our enemies in Dublin are laid to rest.

The op took eight days to complete. Serious resistance started once the Black Sails acted on their extortion attempt. The entire 4th Assault Group got massacred outside the station, and the 6th suffered heavy losses as well. However, the PRF managed to regroup and counterattack, routing the raiders and even destroying their reinforcements from outside the system.

All PRF pilots taking part in the op, as well as independent Molly units and allied formations, have acquitted themselves well. The following units deserve special mention for their valour:

Coalition warship Yugoslavia;
IMG warship Rockabill;
Provisional Republic warship Noblesse Oblige;
Provisional Republic warship Belfast;
Molly warship Kilmacduane;
Molly warship Gilded;
Molly pilot Jill Siddeley;
Molly pilot Kayden McElroy;
Mercenary pilot, callsign "Suntiger-7";
And many others.

The Corsairs' disdain for outsiders and ignorance of our ways continue to work against them. Their interference did not manage to stop our forces from accomplishing their objective, nor accomplish their own listed objective of thinning our forces to a sufficient degree. Even with their individual tactical successes, like the ambush of the 4th Assault Group, they did not manage to inflict casualties over the course of the operation without suffering similar losses themselves. The overall strategic situation remains unchanged, but both sides have been weakened. Any thought of reaching an accord with the Santander has now been buried, even as we both risk getting swept by the Kingdom's counteroffensive.

The Armed Forces only committed a token few assets to this hotspot, and contented themselves to sit back and observe. They will likely make their move once the smoke clears.

The only comforting development is our surviving units have gained experience, and the salvage recovered from the battlefield will offset the repair costs.

Long live Free Dublin.

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Luminium · 09-09-2024, 10:04 AM,

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From: Chief C. O'Reilly
To: All Fighters of the Banshee Squadron
Subject: Reassignment

This is Banshee Actual.

As of this moment, our unit is on detached duty from the rest of the Provisional Republic Fleet. We're to station ourselves on Lisburn Rock and monitor the area while waiting for further instructions. We're also to keep an eye on traffic around Sprague, and to play nice with the local Chartists. That last one might have been implied.

I won't lie, it feels like we are leaving Dublin in a time of need. But these orders come directly from the Admiral, and we will carry them out to the best of our ability.

Prepare your ships and get some rest. We fly to Cambridge in twelve hours.

Long live Free Dublin.

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Luminium · (This post was last modified: 09-10-2024, 01:33 PM by Luminium.)

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From: Chief C. O'Reilly
To: Provisional Republic Fleet Command
Subject: Lisburn Rock

This is Banshee Actual.

I'm happy to report that Banshee Squadron successfully ran the blockade and relocated to Lisburn Rock. All ships have managed to reach the destination safely, including the accompanying supply vessel, the PRS Sacrifice. We're now ready to deploy in the eastern border region.

Upon first glance, Lisburn Rock seems to be in a better state than any of our Dublin facilities. It is well-concealed, is not under an active blockade, and has access to water that the local Mollys mine from the surrounding ice clouds to keep life support running. However, the locals have a very different idea of acceptable supply usage. They are wasteful and undisciplined, and their commanders are not as strict as the ones in Dublin. The station is also very crowded. Our arrival was enough to nearly start a fight over trying to secure a landing pad for the squadron, and God only knows how to get everyone a place to sleep, even if they had to do it in shifts.

Still, we have done some preliminary recon, and the results are encouraging. Immediately upon arrival, we have encountered a Bowex barge. It was empty, but the captain "donated" us some credits in exchange for his life.

Attached Data: Bowex Barge Conversation Log

The patrol then moved to investigate the barge's origin and located Eureka Station in the F4 sector of the Cambridge system. It is a Class 3 Bowex installation, the purpose of which I can't begin to guess, so I will simply make note of it for now. We moved on to the Omega-3 gate, which is where we encountered an independent pilot, callsign Lazurith. I recognised him from his earlier visits to Arranmore. Unfortunately, our conversation was cut short when I was hailed on a private channel by someone claiming to have an offer for the Assembly.

Attached Data: Lazurith Conversation Log

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[09.09.2024 18:33:07] RPA|Banshee-1: Alright. We'll settle in later, let's do some recon first.

[09.09.2024 18:33:12] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: Copy that.

[09.09.2024 18:33:34] RPA|Banshee-1: Let's try to find this Eureka station. Then we'll head into Omega-3 and check on Sprague.

[09.09.2024 18:33:37] RPA|Banshee-1: After that, we'll see.

[09.09.2024 18:33:42] RPA|Cillian.O'Malley: Roger.

[09.09.2024 18:35:26] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: There seems to be something ahead.

[09.09.2024 18:35:35] RPA|Banshee-1: Oh. Well, that was easy to find.

[09.09.2024 18:36:13] RPA|Banshee-1: We'll take the lane from here.

[09.09.2024 18:36:25] RPA|Banshee-1: Something behind us.

[09.09.2024 18:36:32] Lazurith: Hi. Don't mind me.

[09.09.2024 18:36:33] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: Yep, see the contact as well.

[09.09.2024 18:36:42] RPA|Banshee-1: Hello there.

[09.09.2024 18:36:52] Lazurith: Hellew.

[09.09.2024 18:36:57] RPA|Banshee-1: You have a very distinctive ship.

[09.09.2024 18:37:04] Lazurith: I... uhm. Thanks...?

[09.09.2024 18:37:22] RPA|Banshee-1: I think I remember you visiting Dublin once. Or twice?

[09.09.2024 18:37:40] Lazurith: I think it's been three times at this point. I like to pay a visit to Arranmore once in a blue moon.

[09.09.2024 18:38:27] RPA|Banshee-1: Alright. So where are you headed now?

[09.09.2024 18:38:42] Lazurith: Well, I was thinking of paying a visit over yonder once again.

[09.09.2024 18:38:59] Lazurith: My Black Rose whiskey cabinet's all dried out.

[09.09.2024 18:39:15] RPA|Banshee-1: That's a shame. Tough week?

[09.09.2024 18:39:19] Lazurith: Not at all. 

[09.09.2024 18:39:56] Lazurith: I like to have a drink every so often, sometimes I can call over some buddies for a Saturday evening.

[09.09.2024 18:40:23] Lazurith: There's no holding back when you tell someone "drink's on me". 

[09.09.2024 18:40:39] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: Certainly wouldn't be able to hold me back.

[09.09.2024 18:40:56] Lazurith: Heh.

[09.09.2024 18:41:12] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: Free drinks are free drinks.

[09.09.2024 18:41:42] RPA|Banshee-1: Alcohol makes people do silly things.

[09.09.2024 18:41:46] Lazurith: Pearls before swine, man. I oughtn't offer them that Black Rose stuff. It's hard to get my hands on some, you know.

[09.09.2024 18:42:39] RPA|Banshee-1: Take it these are old friends of yours, then.

[09.09.2024 18:42:55] Lazurith: Not exactly. I've made a few work buddies while working on Freeport One.

[09.09.2024 18:43:11] Lazurith: They like Plasmaball, so they're alright in my book.

[09.09.2024 18:43:23] RPA|Banshee-1: I like Plasmaball.

[09.09.2024 18:43:28] Lazurith: Right on, brother.

[09.09.2024 18:43:32] RPA|Banshee-1: Too bad Arranmore doesn't have a team.

[09.09.2024 18:44:57] RPA|Banshee-1: And, uh.

[09.09.2024 18:45:05] RPA|Banshee-1: It's "sister".

[09.09.2024 18:45:08] Lazurith: Pardon me.

[09.09.2024 18:45:15] RPA|Banshee-1: No problem.

[09.09.2024 18:45:27] Lazurith: My damn comms receiver's a bit funky today.

[09.09.2024 18:47:04] RPA|Banshee-1: Well, my comms seem to be exploding.

[09.09.2024 18:48:15] RPA|Banshee-1: Alright, well.

[09.09.2024 18:48:24] RPA|Banshee-1: Seems Freeport One is our next stop.

[09.09.2024 18:49:08] RPA|Banshee-1: Let's go.

[09.09.2024 18:49:11] RPA|Cillian.O'Malley: Copy.

[09.09.2024 18:49:17] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: On your wing.

[09.09.2024 18:49:59] RPA|Banshee-1: I've got some guy on comms that claims he wants to do business. He's waiting at the Freeport.

[09.09.2024 18:50:14] RPA|Banshee-1: Some Kusari.

[09.09.2024 18:50:16] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: Does that happen often?

[09.09.2024 18:50:32] RPA|Banshee-1: Not really. Be on your guard.

Attached Data: Shiro Conversation Log

We proceeded to the Omega-3 system and found a Hogosha Raba-class frigate waiting at Freeport 1. Scans indicated a cargo of provisions, as well as cigars and other luxury items. I briefly spoke to the captain over a secure channel. His offer boiled down to turning these items over to us, and procuring more supplies for us in the future in exchange for our gold. He claimed that doing business with the Crown is not in the interest of his benefactors. I am unsure whether he can be trusted. Given the history of Kusari involvement against us, and the Hogosha involvement in the artifact trade, his actions seem unorthodox. But Dublin may need these supplies. I will leave it to the Assembly's judgement how to respond.

Regardless, it's good to know that Freeport 1 is available as a neutral meeting point, even if it is far from a secret one.

Attached Data: Hogosha Trade Offer

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[09.09.2024 18:50:51] The.Nogitsune: Greetings, fair people of Dublin.

[09.09.2024 18:50:53] RPA|Banshee-1: Evening.

[09.09.2024 18:51:00] RPA|Cillian.O'Malley: Hello there.

[09.09.2024 18:51:09] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: Greetings.

[09.09.2024 18:51:24] The.Nogitsune: It pleases me to see that our transmission was recieved and treated in earnest.

[09.09.2024 18:51:55] Lazurith: Fancy seeing 'Goshas in this armpit of a place.

[09.09.2024 18:51:55] RPA|Banshee-1: Well, it's not something I hear every day.

[09.09.2024 18:52:27] The.Nogitsune: Mmmm, well our business takes us where it is necissary to travel.

[09.09.2024 18:52:32] Lazurith: Of course.

[09.09.2024 18:52:39] RPA|Banshee-1: That's a nice ship.

[09.09.2024 18:53:08] RPA|Cillian.O'Malley: Yet reminds me of those bloody invaders' gunboats.

[09.09.2024 18:53:08] The.Nogitsune: And I admire the effeciency of your own fightercraft... I have seen the footage of them in action.

[09.09.2024 18:53:19] RPA|Banshee-1: I've seen this class before -- in the hands of Corsairs.

[09.09.2024 18:53:48] The.Nogitsune: Perhaps I shall cut directly to the point, considering the locals dislike for us... though we can move away from the station,

[09.09.2024 18:53:50] The.Nogitsune: If needed.

[09.09.2024 18:54:05] RPA|Banshee-1: By all means.

[09.09.2024 18:54:05] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: Definitely seems similar to their designs as well. Nobody sensible puts horns on a ship...

[09.09.2024 18:54:27] The.Nogitsune: We can relocate at your descresion, if you would like to pick a spot to talk.

[09.09.2024 18:55:07] RPA|Banshee-1: This is as good of a spot as any. We can switch to a secure channel, if you prefer.

[09.09.2024 18:55:22] The.Nogitsune: By all means.

[09.09.2024 18:55:53] RPA|Banshee-1: Alright. So what's this about?

[09.09.2024 18:56:07] The.Nogitsune: I shall be direct.  Not everyone in Kusari is content with how the Crown is conducting business.

[09.09.2024 18:56:42] The.Nogitsune: My benefactors are rightfully convinced that your fledgeling nation would make for fine business partners in, shall we say

[09.09.2024 18:57:01] The.Nogitsune: A more direct and morally wholesome acquisition of gold for their business.

[09.09.2024 18:57:10] The.Nogitsune: Of course we recognize that the RPA has needs of it's own.

[09.09.2024 18:57:24] RPA|Banshee-1: And so your benefactors would like to test the waters by sending you to treat with us.

[09.09.2024 18:57:27] The.Nogitsune: We are more than willing to offer materials, armaments, and compontents in exchange.

[09.09.2024 18:57:42] The.Nogitsune: Along with more personal items to increase the quality of life aboard your stations.

[09.09.2024 18:58:12] RPA|Banshee-1: Gold for supplies.

[09.09.2024 18:58:32] Lazurith: Well - I can let y'all fellas have your business talk. Don't wanna get in the way.

[09.09.2024 18:58:40] Lazurith: Have fun. 

[09.09.2024 18:58:45] RPA|Banshee-1: See you around.

[09.09.2024 18:58:45] RPA|Cillian.O'Malley: Godspeed.

[09.09.2024 18:58:49] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: Fair day.

[09.09.2024 18:58:53] The.Nogitsune: Farewell.

[09.09.2024 18:59:30] The.Nogitsune: A more direct monetary exchange is of course an option to allow us access to purchase from your refinaries.

[09.09.2024 19:00:03] RPA|Banshee-1: But why go to us?

[09.09.2024 19:00:43] The.Nogitsune: There are still those content within Samura and Kishiro to trust the Bretonian government, I will not lie.

[09.09.2024 19:01:14] The.Nogitsune: However the tides of change in Bretonia are beating against it's sturdy base.

[09.09.2024 19:01:46] The.Nogitsune: The Crown's reliability has failed, and in it's place, the Assembly as proven itself consistant and shall we say,

[09.09.2024 19:01:57] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: And water ever reliably hollows out rocks.

[09.09.2024 19:02:02] The.Nogitsune: Somewhat more preferable in the eyes of my benefactors than dealing with Bretonia directly.

[09.09.2024 19:02:16] RPA|Banshee-1: That is a surprising assessment.

[09.09.2024 19:02:36] RPA|Banshee-1: Considering the official Kusari stance, I mean.

[09.09.2024 19:03:05] The.Nogitsune: The government's position hinges on the unconditional success of Kishiro's prototypes I believe.

[09.09.2024 19:03:26] The.Nogitsune: There are those who have doubts as to how relations will progress shall they fall short of expectations.

[09.09.2024 19:04:36] RPA|Banshee-1: Right. We know about those. We did not take into account the possibility of them failing.

[09.09.2024 19:05:06] The.Nogitsune: Any new technology is shall we say, troubled.

[09.09.2024 19:05:32] The.Nogitsune: I can only postulate the reprocussions politically for those in the government who are relying on this.

[09.09.2024 19:05:39] The.Nogitsune: Though I am no scientist nor politician.

[09.09.2024 19:05:43] RPA|Banshee-1: Still, it was my impression that the Kusari underworld already had a sturdy trade network.

[09.09.2024 19:05:59] RPA|Banshee-1: One that had a big share in the artifact trade, among other things.

[09.09.2024 19:07:51] The.Nogitsune: I shall not sugarcoat the matter for you, you are indeed correct.  My associates have a thriving hand in the artifact trade.

[09.09.2024 19:08:04] The.Nogitsune: There are those within Kusari who are obsessed with such trinkets.

[09.09.2024 19:08:28] RPA|Banshee-1: Well, we know who these trinkets come from.

[09.09.2024 19:08:39] The.Nogitsune: And as such you must of course take my proposal with a grain of salt, as this no doubt colors your expectations of myself and 

[09.09.2024 19:08:42] The.Nogitsune: My intentions.

[09.09.2024 19:08:55] The.Nogitsune: Such doubt cannot be easily assuaged, nor should it be.

[09.09.2024 19:09:34] The.Nogitsune: But I do come in earnest with this business proposal.

[09.09.2024 19:09:50] RPA|Banshee-1: Your associates deal with the same people who are trying to slaughter us and plunder our home.

[09.09.2024 19:10:06] RPA|Banshee-1: We would need some proof of your good intentions.

[09.09.2024 19:10:45] RPA|Banshee-1: Even then, I do not guarantee that the answer will be positive.

[09.09.2024 19:10:55] The.Nogitsune: I can offer little other than what I have in my cargo hold at the moment, which can be offloaded on Arranmore at your leisure.

[09.09.2024 19:11:12] The.Nogitsune: My word does not go far, but I shall say I have made a true attempt.

[09.09.2024 19:11:41] The.Nogitsune: If you have no wish to do business, we may part ways amicably and I shall trouble you no more.

[09.09.2024 19:12:14] The.Nogitsune: Such a decision will not weigh negatively upon you.

[09.09.2024 19:12:22] RPA|Banshee-1: Very well, I will bring your request for the Assembly to consider.

[09.09.2024 19:12:43] The.Nogitsune: You have my thanks.  I shall trouble you no further.

[09.09.2024 19:12:49] The.Nogitsune: Perhaps we shall meet again.

[09.09.2024 19:12:59] RPA|Banshee-1: Perhaps so.

Once the conversation concluded, the patrol returned to Cambridge, where we found and eliminated a lone Corsair gunboat. Some engine and weapon components were salvaged from the wreck and brought back to Lisburn Rock.

Attached Data: Corsair Gunboat Conversation Log

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[09.09.2024 19:24:55] RPA|Banshee-1: Hello, Corsair.

[09.09.2024 19:25:10] RPA|Banshee-1: Bit far from home.

[09.09.2024 19:25:23] RPA|Banshee-1: Doing anything interesting?

[09.09.2024 19:25:24] RPA|Cillian.O'Malley: How unfortunate.

[09.09.2024 19:25:35] DTR-Verso.Avion: wew. you caught me.

[09.09.2024 19:25:39] DTR-Verso.Avion: now what?

[09.09.2024 19:25:53] RPA|Banshee-1: I guess we'll see.

[09.09.2024 19:26:05] RPA|Banshee-1: Hold your engines.

[09.09.2024 19:26:19] DTR-Verso.Avion: Holding

[09.09.2024 19:26:20] RPA|Banshee-1: Very good.

[09.09.2024 19:26:39] RPA|Banshee-1: Where were you going before we stopped you?

[09.09.2024 19:26:57] DTR-Verso.Avion: hmm..

[09.09.2024 19:27:07] DTR-Verso.Avion: I'm on my way to New Berlin.

[09.09.2024 19:27:22] RPA|Banshee-1: Why?

[09.09.2024 19:27:38] RPA|Banshee-1: Rheinland sausage party?

[09.09.2024 19:28:00] DTR-Verso.Avion: Well, i was looking for various stock of Engines they have.

[09.09.2024 19:28:10] DTR-Verso.Avion: Scan me and see how much Engine i have.

[09.09.2024 19:28:25] RPA|Banshee-1: So you're shopping for engines?

[09.09.2024 19:28:32] DTR-Verso.Avion: Yeah. haha

[09.09.2024 19:28:38] RPA|Banshee-1: I see.

[09.09.2024 19:29:00] RPA|Banshee-1: Alright. Send me 50,000 credits and you can go.

[09.09.2024 19:29:13] DTR-Verso.Avion: Oh. so you guys are pirating me?

[09.09.2024 19:29:26] RPA|Banshee-1: Let's call it an engine tax.

[09.09.2024 19:29:28] DTR-Verso.Avion: Isn't my ship is bigger? You can't see

[09.09.2024 19:29:30] RPA|Cillian.O'Malley: Not used getting pirated yourself, aren't ye?

[09.09.2024 19:29:49] RPA|Banshee-1: We're not scared of your big ship, which should be a warning to you.

[09.09.2024 19:29:54] DTR-Verso.Avion: Heheh. sure. i pirate someone. not fond of getting pirated.

[09.09.2024 19:30:24] DTR-Verso.Avion: Well, then i'll be leaving.

[09.09.2024 19:30:32] DTR-Verso.Avion: Come at me and be prepared to get shot.

[09.09.2024 19:30:35] RPA|Banshee-1: You haven't paid me.

[09.09.2024 19:30:37] RPA|Cillian.O'Malley: Not you're not.

[09.09.2024 19:30:45] RPA|Banshee-1: Alright, shoot them.

[09.09.2024 19:30:59] RPA|Cillian.O'Malley: Priming weapons and ready to blast the cannibals.

[09.09.2024 19:34:02] RPA|Banshee-1: Last chance.

[09.09.2024 19:34:50] RPA|Cillian.O'Malley: Surrender now, fools.

[09.09.2024 19:35:09] DTR-Verso.Avion died to RPA|Banshee-1 (50%)

[09.09.2024 19:35:09] Assisted by: RPA|Cillian.O'Malley (50%)

[09.09.2024 19:35:14] RPA|Banshee-1: Well, that's dealt with.

[09.09.2024 19:35:45] RPA|Banshee-1: Dropped any good loot?

[09.09.2024 19:35:56] RPA|Cillian.O'Malley: Aye.

[09.09.2024 19:36:10] RPA|Cillian.O'Malley: A couple of cretan gunboat turrets and multiple engines.

[09.09.2024 19:36:28] RPA|Cillian.O'Malley: Might be fancy for the Trafalgar fellas.

After a short break, the patrol moved in the New London direction, where we linked up with another Molly pilot, callsign Yellow. Together, we met a Bundschuh convoy on its way from Dublin to Rheinland with a shipment of gold. We agreed to give them an escort home. I've heard of the 5-11-Dresden route from our smugglers, but have never taken it myself before now. It's a relatively short journey, but not without its dangers. The minefields in Omega-5 are going to be a significant obstacle for future operations in the area, and the red giant star in Omega-11 prohibits long-term exposure.

Attached Data: Yellow Conversation Log

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[09.09.2024 20:05:05] Yellow: Oi, BAF pigs, where is this blocake yall keep talkin' about?

[09.09.2024 20:05:14] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: If Sprague rebels against the Crown, do ya think we stand a chance of splittin their fleet?

[09.09.2024 20:05:45] RPA|Banshee-1: Maybe.

[09.09.2024 20:06:08] RPA|Banshee-1: There's a lot of unknowns, and Sprague is not exactly self-sustaining.

[09.09.2024 20:09:10] RPA|Banshee-1: Hi.

[09.09.2024 20:09:15] Yellow: Well ahoy there.

[09.09.2024 20:09:19] RPA|Banshee-1: You alright?

[09.09.2024 20:09:44] Yellow: Some dumb bret was spotted alone at the Dublin Jump hole on my radar, then he vanished.

[09.09.2024 20:10:05] Yellow: Or maybe he was just hiding near the planet, who knows.

[09.09.2024 20:10:08] RPA|Banshee-1: Oh, so that's why you were yelling on open comms.

[09.09.2024 20:10:18] Yellow: Yeah, don't mind me. heh.

[09.09.2024 20:10:20] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: Apologies. Comms cut out. Likely from that gas cloud..

[09.09.2024 20:10:53] RPA|Banshee-1: You know taunting the enemy is not productive.

[09.09.2024 20:11:01] RPA|Banshee-1: Now he knows where you are.

[09.09.2024 20:11:08] Yellow: I was askin' an honest question.

[09.09.2024 20:11:13] RPA|Banshee-1: Fair.

[09.09.2024 20:11:31] Yellow: Maybe a bit vulgar on my language, but a question, is a question.

[09.09.2024 20:11:52] Yellow: And an answer, well, I didn't get one.

[09.09.2024 20:11:59] Yellow: *shrugs*

[09.09.2024 20:12:05] RPA|Banshee-1: That's usually how it goes.

[09.09.2024 20:12:39] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: Funny that them Crownies claim to help their people, an' yet they keep turnin' their back to 'em...

[09.09.2024 20:12:49] Yellow: Yeah, kinda a shame really.

[09.09.2024 20:13:11] RPA|Banshee-1: That's why we do what we do, innit.

[09.09.2024 20:13:52] Yellow: Well, sometime or another they're gonna break.

[09.09.2024 20:14:31] Yellow: One thing I'd like to see, is a dunkirk blowing right in orbit. That ought to show em.

[09.09.2024 20:14:45] RPA|Banshee-1: That'd be a sight.

[09.09.2024 20:14:56] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: Yeah we stand up and take the fight to 'em. Can't help but wonder why they support BMM the way that they do though.

[09.09.2024 20:15:13] Yellow: Money, well thats my guess.

[09.09.2024 20:15:38] RPA|Banshee-1: Regular people want to hold on to their jobs, even if the jobs are shit.

[09.09.2024 20:15:38] Yellow: An obvious one, but can't be wrong saying people want money.

[09.09.2024 20:16:18] RPA|Banshee-1: Right, there's nothing here.

[09.09.2024 20:16:23] RPA|Banshee-1: Let's resume our patrol.

[09.09.2024 20:16:32] RPA|Banshee-1: You coming with?

[09.09.2024 20:16:32] Yellow: Ye want a tagalong?

[09.09.2024 20:16:38] Yellow: 'Ure, why not.

Attached Data: Bundschuh Conversation Log

Code:
[09.09.2024 20:17:47] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: Hard to believe this is a century old design from the first Volksrevolution.

[09.09.2024 20:17:55] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Lobgesang: Shut it for a moment, we have something on radar.

[09.09.2024 20:18:17] RPA|Banshee-1: There's Portsmouth in the distance.

[09.09.2024 20:18:28] RPA|Banshee-1: They're cooking something up in there for us.

[09.09.2024 20:18:34] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: The Jackpot, the Odin Mark One can carry sixty five bots, sixty five batteries and has just about the right hold to fit-

[09.09.2024 20:18:38] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: -sixty five crates.

[09.09.2024 20:18:47] RPA|Banshee-1: Well. Hello there.

[09.09.2024 20:18:56] Max_Transport2: Greetings.

[09.09.2024 20:18:57] Yellow: That's an interesting sight.

[09.09.2024 20:19:00] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: This is transport Aufbruch to the Republic of Dublin. How do you do?

[09.09.2024 20:19:02] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: Hello republicans.

[09.09.2024 20:19:11] RPA|Banshee-1: Not too bad, really.

[09.09.2024 20:19:14] RPA|Banshee-1: And you?

[09.09.2024 20:19:23] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Hope you don't mind us shipping some of your export back to Rheinland.

[09.09.2024 20:19:30] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Care to join us on our way out of Bretonia?

[09.09.2024 20:19:32] RPA|Banshee-1: Not at all.

[09.09.2024 20:19:51] RPA|Banshee-1: I suppose we have an obligation to help.

[09.09.2024 20:20:07] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Very nice!

[09.09.2024 20:20:15] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: The more the merrier.

[09.09.2024 20:20:24] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: This settles any and all debates over potential threats in Omega five.

[09.09.2024 20:20:40] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: Takin' up flaking position on the transport.

[09.09.2024 20:20:41] RPA|Banshee-1: Interesting route. Would it not be faster to go through Seven?

[09.09.2024 20:20:59] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: I don't know. Lobgesang, is it?

[09.09.2024 20:21:02] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Lobgesang: [Shrugs]

[09.09.2024 20:21:11] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Wha- You're our map man!

[09.09.2024 20:21:13] RPA|Banshee-1: Yeah, I don't know. I'm not a smuggler.

[09.09.2024 20:21:25] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: It wouldn't make much of a difference.

[09.09.2024 20:21:49] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: I remember a lovely one of yours escorting us back all the way to Dresden some while ago.

[09.09.2024 20:21:54] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: And on the same route.

[09.09.2024 20:22:02] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: So I think we'll all be fine.

[09.09.2024 20:22:11] RPA|Banshee-1: One can hope.

[09.09.2024 20:23:45] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: And back through Hammen we go.

[09.09.2024 20:23:47] RPA|Banshee-1: Alright, this is the risky part.

[09.09.2024 20:23:56] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Not with all of you around us.

[09.09.2024 20:24:04] RPA|Banshee-1: But if we are going to be operating here, might as well get familiar with the territory.

[09.09.2024 20:24:11] Yellow: This system is quite pretty.

[09.09.2024 20:24:20] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: And dangerous.

[09.09.2024 20:24:24] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: It's a decades long battlefield now.

[09.09.2024 20:24:25] Yellow: That makes it more fun.

[09.09.2024 20:24:26] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Usually, at least.

[09.09.2024 20:24:35] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Oh, we have a warrior spirit there.

[09.09.2024 20:24:45] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Sure, some may find the looming threat of death "fun".

[09.09.2024 20:24:51] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Each to their own.

[09.09.2024 20:24:52] RPA|Banshee-1: Not at all.

[09.09.2024 20:24:58] RPA|Banshee-1: I just prefer not to think about it.

[09.09.2024 20:25:06] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: I'm not judging.

[09.09.2024 20:25:09] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Lobgesang: I am.

[09.09.2024 20:25:09] Yellow: Ship's on fire, getting shot at left and right. *chuckles*

[09.09.2024 20:25:12] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Shush.

[09.09.2024 20:26:08] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Now this should be a sight for most of you.

[09.09.2024 20:26:29] RPA|Banshee-1: Oh yeah.

[09.09.2024 20:26:36] RPA|Banshee-1: Now that is a star.

[09.09.2024 20:26:43] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Lobgesang: It's a dead fucking star.

[09.09.2024 20:26:44] Yellow: Is that the big abr... agf... How do you say it?

[09.09.2024 20:26:53] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: Ah, this ain't my first rodeo through these parts.

[09.09.2024 20:27:19] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: The big abr what?

[09.09.2024 20:27:30] Yellow: Some radiation stuffs.

[09.09.2024 20:27:35] RPA|Banshee-1: You know, red giants are actually pretty common. They're some of the oldest stars in the universe.

[09.09.2024 20:27:41] RPA|Banshee-1: I'm surprised there isn't more of them.

[09.09.2024 20:27:46] RPA|Banshee-1: In Sirius, I mean.

[09.09.2024 20:27:53] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: There are.

[09.09.2024 20:28:10] RPA|Banshee-1: Where?

[09.09.2024 20:28:27] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: I believe there's another one somewhere in Taus.

[09.09.2024 20:29:05] RPA|Banshee-1: Can't say I've seen it.

[09.09.2024 20:29:19] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: How was it called...

[09.09.2024 20:29:20] Yellow: Taus is a long way...

[09.09.2024 20:29:22] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: We missed that part due to jumping. Where did you say, could one find more of those stars?

[09.09.2024 20:29:59] RPA|Banshee-1: I've been in the Taus. It was nasty and full of Gauls at the time.

[09.09.2024 20:30:11] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: Lambda-1?

[09.09.2024 20:30:24] RPA|Banshee-1: Huh?

[09.09.2024 20:30:36] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: Yes, I believe that's the common name in the chart.

[09.09.2024 20:30:47] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Not trying to disrupt your conversation but we have to off-load the cargo. Wish all of you a nice day.

[09.09.2024 20:30:48] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: Coloqually known as Roussillion?

[09.09.2024 20:30:55] RPA|Banshee-1: Alright.

[09.09.2024 20:30:56] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Thank you for the escort!

[09.09.2024 20:30:59] RPA|Banshee-1: Take care.

[09.09.2024 20:31:01] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: See you around folks.

[09.09.2024 20:31:02] NWB|WTS-Aufbruch: Mannherz: Godspeed everyone.

[09.09.2024 20:31:26] RPA|Banshee-1: Oh, that one. Yeah, I've never been there.

[09.09.2024 20:31:41] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: Glad to have seen you to your destination without a scratch.

[09.09.2024 20:31:45] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: Neither I've been, but I vaguely recall it had a similar star.

[09.09.2024 20:32:01] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: Yes, it's been a quiet route overall.

[09.09.2024 20:32:17] RPA|Banshee-1: Quiet is good.

[09.09.2024 20:32:32] RPA|Banshee-1: I suppose we might be seeing more of each other if you make more of these trips.

[09.09.2024 20:32:47] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: We certainly hope so, yes.

[09.09.2024 20:33:35] RPA|Banshee-1: We'll be stationed in Cambridge, so call if you need help getting in or out of Dublin.

[09.09.2024 20:33:37] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: If you'd be returning home I suggest you pick a few crates of diamonds.

[09.09.2024 20:33:51] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: They're in demand back at Foyle.

[09.09.2024 20:34:08] RPA|Banshee-1: Yeah, that's the thing.

[09.09.2024 20:34:14] Yellow: Will grab a few, see what they are like.

[09.09.2024 20:34:25] RPA|Banshee-1: I'm not going home.

[09.09.2024 20:34:27] RPA|Banshee-1: I have a new home.

[09.09.2024 20:34:38] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: Cambridge?

[09.09.2024 20:34:41] RPA|Banshee-1: Yeah.

[09.09.2024 20:34:54] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: Dealing with Corsair logistics?

[09.09.2024 20:35:28] RPA|Banshee-1: Among other things. We're also going to be keeping an eye on Sprague.

[09.09.2024 20:35:54] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: In case the Armed Forces movilize some ships there?

[09.09.2024 20:36:09] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: *mumbling* Can't allow the Crownies to recreate Leeds...

[09.09.2024 20:36:59] RPA|Banshee-1: It's more than that.

[09.09.2024 20:37:04] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: They probably will have it harder now with the Green Front being a thing this time around.

[09.09.2024 20:37:30] RPA|Banshee-1: Sprague is miserable, and BMM is pushing the people there hard.

[09.09.2024 20:38:01] RPA|Banshee-1: We need to help them see that there is a different way.

[09.09.2024 20:38:07] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: It's what BMM always did, yes.

[09.09.2024 20:38:26] RPA|Banshee-1: Aye.

[09.09.2024 20:38:27] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: Something tells me the IMG would be interested in helping out with that.

[09.09.2024 20:38:56] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: If you make their employees move onto the IMG ranks that'd be a better outcome than having them under the BMM's thumb.

[09.09.2024 20:40:26] RPA|Banshee-1: That's true, I suppose. I'm hesitant to call on IMG for anything except covert commercial activity.

[09.09.2024 20:40:33] RPA|Banshee-1: Wouldn't want to get them outlawed.

[09.09.2024 20:40:54] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: They are de-facto considered persona-non-grata in Bretonia and Rheinland.

[09.09.2024 20:40:59] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: I'm sure they'll help.

[09.09.2024 20:41:04] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: Specially the Kongsi split.

[09.09.2024 20:41:29] RPA|Banshee-1: Maybe.

[09.09.2024 20:42:16] RPA|Banshee-1: And yet, we also need to grow our own support base.

[09.09.2024 20:43:11] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: I don't think the Free Dublin struggle is suited for everyone.

[09.09.2024 20:43:25] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: But making a living with IMG surely can be.

[09.09.2024 20:43:32] RPA|Banshee-1: We've never been a popular movement.

[09.09.2024 20:43:42] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: You've been popular.

[09.09.2024 20:43:58] RPA|Banshee-1: When?

[09.09.2024 20:44:11] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: It's considered one of the most relevant worker struggles to this day in Sirius.

[09.09.2024 20:44:45] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: But what I meant is that the struggle isn't something everyone is willing to commit to.

[09.09.2024 20:44:53] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: It consumes your whole life and purpose.

[09.09.2024 20:45:05] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: And there's no easy going back.

[09.09.2024 20:46:14] RPA|Banshee-1: True. I suppose it was easy for me. I was born into the movement. Never had to throw my old life away.

[09.09.2024 20:46:24] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: Same here.

[09.09.2024 20:47:22] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: I wasn't born into the movement. But, can't say there was a challenge in the change. 

[09.09.2024 20:48:06] RPA|Banshee-1: Well. I suppose we should be heading back.

[09.09.2024 20:48:12] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: The Crown betrayed me, BMM in particular. Armed Forces backed 'em for the betrayal, an' offered me a "Leave or Die".

[09.09.2024 20:48:36] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: Many such cases.

[09.09.2024 20:48:47] RPA|Banshee-1: So you left?

[09.09.2024 20:49:43] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: Left? I wasn't workin' as them. Only for.

[09.09.2024 20:49:46] NWB|Gustav.Rudel: See you around and safe skies folks.

[09.09.2024 20:49:52] Yellow: Same to you.

[09.09.2024 20:49:54] RPA|Banshee-1: Take care.

[09.09.2024 20:49:59] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: You too.

Still, we saw the convoy safely to Dresden. On our way back, we encountered and destroyed a Corsair cruiser within the Hammen Hole in Omega-5.

Attached Data: Corsair Cruiser Encounter Log

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[09.09.2024 20:55:07] RPA|Banshee-1: Hey there, Six.

[09.09.2024 20:55:11] RPA|Banshee-1: Good to have you with us.

[09.09.2024 20:55:19] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: Contact.

[09.09.2024 20:55:22] RPA|Banshee-6: Howdy 1 Good to be here

[09.09.2024 20:55:36] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: Flyin' the flag of the Corsairs it seems.

[09.09.2024 20:55:40] RPA|Banshee-6: Im Reading it too

[09.09.2024 20:55:50] CNS-Catalonia: god damn  too many of them

[09.09.2024 20:56:03] RPA|Banshee-1: Corsair captain. Cut your engines.

[09.09.2024 20:56:13] Yellow: A lost cruiser?

[09.09.2024 20:56:23] Yellow: Well, maybe not lost. But lonely.

[09.09.2024 20:56:38] RPA|Banshee-6: All alone out here no Cretens to help

[09.09.2024 20:56:44] CNS-Catalonia: just on mission you golden piss

[09.09.2024 20:56:51] RPA|Banshee-1: What mission?

[09.09.2024 20:57:00] CNS-Catalonia: secret information

[09.09.2024 20:57:00] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: Got a mouth on 'im too, it seems.

[09.09.2024 20:57:13] Yellow: Hey, at least its valuable, if its golden.

[09.09.2024 20:57:27] RPA|Banshee-6: Probably looking for stock for the markets

[09.09.2024 20:57:56] Yellow: Ey shut em engines off.

[09.09.2024 20:57:57] CNS-Catalonia: so do you need something here ?

[09.09.2024 20:58:01] Yellow: Lookin' scary over there mister.

[09.09.2024 20:58:03] RPA|Banshee-1: Yeah.

[09.09.2024 20:58:27] RPA|Banshee-1: Since you've been so rude, there's not going to be any demands for you.

[09.09.2024 20:58:31] RPA|Banshee-1: Prepare to die.

[09.09.2024 20:58:37] RPA|Banshee-1: All ships, engage.

[09.09.2024 20:58:42] CNS-Catalonia: ok then show us what you got

[09.09.2024 20:58:47] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: Primed and ready.

[09.09.2024 20:58:52] Yellow: Weapons hot.

[09.09.2024 20:58:58] RPA|Banshee-6: Engaging subsystem locked

[09.09.2024 20:59:02] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: For the Republic!

[09.09.2024 20:59:06] Yellow: Blow it up!

[09.09.2024 21:02:10] Yellow: Nice, we got em.

[09.09.2024 21:02:11] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: Yeah!

[09.09.2024 21:02:11] CNS-Catalonia was obliterated by Yellow (45%)

[09.09.2024 21:02:11] Assisted by: RPA|Banshee-1 (28%), RPA|Saoirse.Keane (20%)

[09.09.2024 21:02:21] RPA|Banshee-1: Well done. That will teach them to talk back.

[09.09.2024 21:03:15] RPA|Banshee-1: Let's return to base.

[09.09.2024 21:03:28] RPA|Banshee-6: Roger that 1 formed on you

[09.09.2024 21:03:41] RPA|Saoirse.Keane: Looks like we got us a damaged starboard weapon array. Reckon Lisburn have the necessary measures for system repairs?

[09.09.2024 21:03:52] RPA|Banshee-1: It should do.

[09.09.2024 21:04:49] RPA|Banshee-1: I'll see if we can convince the Chartists to part with some supplies for us.

From there, the patrol returned to Lisburn Rock and stood down for rest and rearmament. For now, we will continue monitoring the local traffic and keep an eye on the Portsmouth and Sprague to see how the situation develops. I'm now headed to a meeting with the station administration, as we will have to work with them to advance our positions in this war.

Banshee Actual out.

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Saoirse Keane · 09-10-2024, 11:23 AM,

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From: Saoirse Keane
To: Provisional Republic Fleet Command
Subject: Strange Blue thing.

Keane here, reporting in.

After a satisfyin’ flight through the local Omegas and around Lisburn, I found a desire to hitch a lift to Ithaca in Omega Seven. Picked up myself one of them lovely lookin’ Thors and hightailed it to Arranmore. She’s in service bay three now, being refitted to punch extra big holes through some of our larger foes that prowl around our turf.

Went to take my leave back to Lisburn, only to make it out of the landing bays and be catchin’ a sensor glimpse of some anomaly type thing. I know, we got alotta dead connections in an’ around Dublin, but this one was different. It was moving! Hooked up with the ol’ Bucket, one of our movement’s mining rigs who just about finished their shift and there it was. Some spooky lookin’ weirdly-glowing blue thing. One of our Coalition comrades stuck around for a bit, an’ spoke some about how they “have never seen one of these in the Omegas” but they didn’t stay long. After they took their leave, it looped round and did nothing more than stick out like a sore thumb. Then it seemed to… speak? Not too sure, the comms relay didn’t pick anythin’ up. It glowed plenty too, some kinda strange discharges of energy from stickin’-out bits.

Whatever it was, its dangerous. The damn thing made me look silly… and yet it let me go. My old gal’s in critical condition, smokin’ in more places than I can count, an’ yet when it shoulda finished the job, it chose not to. Initial reports from the repair crew can’t even tell me what hit me that hard either. They punched through the electronics and the coolant systems, almost had to crash her down in the hangar. I hope Assembly Command know what to do with all the data, though I ain’t sure whether “unknown” is all that useful. I’m promptly catchin’ the next ride to Lisburn to resume the efforts of the Banshee wing. Figured I should forward this before I leave.

Bí ar do gharda..

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Luminium · (This post was last modified: 09-21-2024, 11:55 AM by Luminium.)

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From: Chief C. O'Reilly
To: Provisional Republic Fleet Command
Subject: Opportunity

This is Banshee Actual. Priority message for all units in the border regions.

On a routine patrol, we have encountered a Merchant Navy liner belonging to the Bretonian Armed Forces. Upon questioning, the captain disclosed that his ship is meant to be part of a supply run into the Omicrons. Furthermore, this supply run is targeted at the Core -- the one group in the Omicrons with unquestionable ties to the Houses. I'm attaching the log for review.

Attached Data: BAF Merchant Navy Liner Conversation Log

Code:
[14.09.2024 17:29:34] RPA|Banshee-1: Hello.

[14.09.2024 17:30:05] BAF|MN-AMC-Shetland: Dang

[14.09.2024 17:30:05] RPA|Banshee-1: I suppose the Bretonian captain is done running?

[14.09.2024 17:30:14] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: And we found a Crownie on top of that.

[14.09.2024 17:30:38] RPA|Banshee-1: Hold your engines for a bit.

[14.09.2024 17:30:55] BAF|MN-AMC-Shetland: Look you two, I got a tight schedule to keep. What is it you want?

[14.09.2024 17:31:04] RPA|Banshee-1: What's the hurry?

[14.09.2024 17:31:12] RPA|Banshee-1: Going somewhere important?

[14.09.2024 17:31:43] RPA|Banshee-1: Like where?

[14.09.2024 17:31:53] BAF|MN-AMC-Shetland: It is somewhat important to me and my crew

[14.09.2024 17:31:58] RPA|Banshee-1: What's your destination?

[14.09.2024 17:32:13] BAF|MN-AMC-Shetland: Picking up supplies at Portsmouth

[14.09.2024 17:32:14] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: Don't like how evasive they are about the topic.

[14.09.2024 17:32:22] RPA|Banshee-1: Supplies for what?

[14.09.2024 17:33:00] BAF|MN-AMC-Shetland: For a supply run I've been ordered to partake in

[14.09.2024 17:33:14] RPA|Banshee-1: Supply run to what?

[14.09.2024 17:33:48] BAF|MN-AMC-Shetland: Is the minor details really that important to you?

[14.09.2024 17:34:32] RPA|Banshee-1: We want to know what you are up to. Now answer the question.

[14.09.2024 17:35:27] BAF|MN-AMC-Shetland: Maintenance supplies to the Omicrons

[14.09.2024 17:35:38] RPA|Banshee-1: The Omicrons?

[14.09.2024 17:35:48] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: That's unexpected.

[14.09.2024 17:36:06] BAF|MN-AMC-Shetland: Which is why it's important

[14.09.2024 17:37:00] RPA|Banshee-1: I wasn't aware of any goings on in the Omicrons that the Crown had a hand in.

[14.09.2024 17:37:25] RPA|Banshee-1: What is it, charity to the Zoners?

[14.09.2024 17:38:14] BAF|MN-AMC-Shetland: It is a deal made with the Core

[14.09.2024 17:38:38] RPA|Banshee-1: Deal with the Core? Interesting.

[14.09.2024 17:38:56] RPA|Banshee-1: Interesting friends you got.

[14.09.2024 17:38:57] RPA|Abigail.Seagrave: Surprisingly cooperative this one.

[14.09.2024 17:39:14] RPA|Banshee-1: I suppose the Core will be providing something in return.

[14.09.2024 17:39:37] RPA|Banshee-1: Very well.

[14.09.2024 17:39:40] RPA|Banshee-1: You may go.

[14.09.2024 17:39:54] BAF|MN-AMC-Shetland: Thank you

I advise all units to keep an eye out for this convoy and be ready to intercept it at a moment's notice. Interference with the operations of the Armed Forces is crucial to our efforts.

Banshee Actual out.

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**jammi** · 09-17-2024, 11:53 AM,

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From: Chief Ewan Thomas, CRA.
To: All Fighters of the Banshee Squadron
Subject: Local primer

This is Chief Thomas.

I appreciate the Republic deploying a wing to lend a hand out this way, and I see many of you have settled in on Lisburn already. I wasn't expecting the gesture after the, uh... fractious response in the Assembly. Regardless, I've been asked to provide a primer for any Dublin natives that aren't used to working out this way.

First up, Lisburn itself. Probably the busiest and most cramped Molly base. You've got elbow room and that's about it - we've got a lot of folk training up as fighters off Sprague, plus most of the generational civvies that were in Poole before the jump holes collapsed. We're all living on top of each other, so be considerate. Don't use more than your water ration for washing, keep the noise down when it's a night cycle, avoid drink if you're gonna get lairy. Your ships have been earmarked for priority resupply and repair, and that's coming out of the local patrol budget. You folks have a job to do, and we'll make sure you can do it - but don't take the piss.

In terms of keeping the peace, there's a thick streak of Chartism running through Lisburn's recent arrivals. They don't have much truck with the Coalition or their beliefs, so if you're one for planned economies run by the revolutionary vanguard, avoid politics for this deployment. Nowt wrong with believing that, I suppose, so long as you're never in a position to make actual decisions. You'll also find reps from the Ithaca Council aboard, and they're a bunch of cut-throat bastards. They're here for coin, not the cause, so again - talk shop but not politics. They're a potential line on mercenaries for use against the Crown, so try not to piss em off - too much, anyway.

Now, on to Cambridge and Omega-3. This is another front line against the Corsairs, and the primary logistics route they take to New London and Dublin. We've got a relatively good lock on Keswick where we are now, but you can't take anything for granted. Corsairs are constantly probing, and you'll often find Hunters trying to pick off one of our rookies for a quick payout. If you're looking to hit Corsair smugglers and supply ships headed for London, the Newcastle Field is the place to be. That way you'll pick up any runners taking the long route through the Peterborough Field, or trying to slip in from Omega-3. Hit a target then leave, as the welcome wagon will roll up in force pretty quick if you make too much noise.

Highly recommend staying out of the Grasmere. It's an absolute Corsair hive, and the Gaians also consider the place their turf. Normally the Gaians have a bit of a local live and let live policy around here, but they'll brook no intruders in southern Grasmere. Not a fight that's worth having when we have bigger issues to be dealing with. On that note, Armed Forces seem to have orders not to chase us into the clouds, as they know what'll happen if they do. Make of that what you will. Only time the Norfolk is an issue is raids hitting the gates or lanes. The CDI still provide a lot of security in these parts too, which is good because they're a pretty useless lot. If you see a CDI wing come in, check out whether they've got a proper copper as a wing leader. If so, all bets are off. If not, you can probably pay em to fuck off.

Omega-3 is a rough neighbourhood. Lots of Corsairs, but we can also bank on the Hessians to lend a hand when things get real hairy. Maybe not as much these days, as I hear they've been having troubles of their own. But it is something. Good pickings on the lanes, especially where the response time from the Norfolk is a little slower out this way. If you find something decent that we can't use ourselves, you can always fence it to the Zoners, although they'll thank you not to drag open Molly business to their door while witnesses are about.

You're more likely to run into trouble with corporate security scrambling from Sprague than the actual law. On that note, we've got a number of cells on Sprague itself, stirring the pot and drumming up support. Lots of recruitment goes on there, and a fair bit of orderly and disorderly protest. If for some reason you find yourself on Sprague - willingly or through mishap - my advice is to head down. Law is for the surface and the factories. The further down you go, the worse the gangs get. Not our folks, either. Life on a knife edge, down there. Mollys would earn a lot of good will by rounding up some of the worst offenders and applying a pickaxe for the public good. Take over that turf and run it on our terms. Lot of people would welcome us in with open arms - the underground unions would for sure.

That's the bulk of it. I'm on site at Lisburn to lend a hand and smooth out friction if need be. Let me know what's needed.

One man, one vote.

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Nika · 10-07-2024, 01:46 PM,

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From: The Coordinator.
To: All Mull squadrons.
Subject: Assignments.

Attention all Mull squadrons, your standing orders are as follows.

A post-factum notice Hellburners have relocated to point Home in full capacity. Hellburner actual has been briefed on your MO for the coming assignment and should have briefed relevant personnel on the spot; Bundoran is tasked to provide logistical support as necessary, coordinate with the crew as necessary. Formally, Bundoran is answering to Hellburner actual for this assignment.

Hellburners are to assist at defensive lines only in case of critical emergency, otherwise present directives take precedence.

Flashers are on an external assignment to point Lunge. We all agree our interests do not align with Chartists too much but, be as it may, they are too our Kin. Assist with their routine on Sprague and Lunge security as necessary, however, any outstanding requests with moderate priority must go down the chain of command for approval; Flasher actual has been trusted with secret clauses regarding potential recruits squadron discovers, members will be briefed on a need-to-know basis. Point Lunge is to serve for resupply, we can not allocate any logistical assets to the area for the moment.

Carry out your orders with due dilligence.

Prowlers, Pouncers, Pounders, Dunderrow & Inchydoney companies are shuffled and to report to point Vantage and tighten security around Galloway. Any unathorised ships must be stopped and either detained or routed. Lethal force is authorised.

Mothership is to relocate to point Home and bolster the defenses.

Everyone not explicitly mentioned - carry out your routines as usual. Now we must stand firm and united more than ever.

Long live Free Dublin.

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RepublicanProvisionalAssembly

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From: Provisional Republic Fleet Command
To: All RPA Units
Subject: Update

This is Fleet Command.

Mr. Phelps' discovery represents a renewed hope for us, but only a faint one. Already several ships were lost trying to brave the unstable connection to Omega-48 that he has shown us. Still, with the Essex apparently back in New London after a retrofit, the blockade is once again reinforced by big guns, which makes the risk of navigating this anomaly worth considering. Commanders are encouraged to use caution and weigh their options when tasked with leading their units out of Dublin on expeditions.

The Free Dublin Shipping Company is already working on establishing trade contacts on Gran Canaria, and a new path has opened for reinforcements from the Red Hessians and the Coalition. The IMG will also likely benefit from an alternate supply route. The Zoners of Gran Canaria, who may well become the next target of Bretonian imperialism, are being considered by the Assembly as potential partners, but no talks have been initiated yet.

Perhaps the only true downside of this development is the possibility of the Santander escaping retribution through the new jump hole, if the Corsairs' sense can outweigh their arrogance and ambition. From what we know of them, that is unlikely to happen yet.

Fleet Command out.

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Jayenbee

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From: Darian Wynne
To: Nora Rees Brennan
Subject: The Slog

Nora,

I've a few favours to ask, if you're willing.

Some of our Hacker friends are looking into acquiring some Carix, otherwise known as 'Slog'.
The fact of the matter is that there's bound to be a growing interest outside of Bretonia for this shite and where there's interest, there's credits. Now, don't get me wrong, I hate crap like this as much as the next sanity loving man, but the movement needs the cash.

Word has it, there's already the odd lab in operation on Mull itself, the other cells smell profit and are clocking on.

Firstly, I need you to assist me with cobbling together an order of 5000 units of the stuff from whatever cells are producing, don't worry about coming up a bit short, my lads on Sprague may be able to smuggle out the rest needed.
If you can, find me some extra lads we can trust for a discrete job. You know the kind, those who don't need their balls cutting off for dipping into the product.

Then, I'd like you to keep me informed of who our brothers-in-arms are selling to, I want to know where this shite flows and I want to know more about who some of the key players are.
I want us to have control over this trade and perhaps turn an otherwise bad situation into a temporarily beneficial one, once the Assembly pulls it's finger out.

I've a few things in motion on my end, but I'm stuck in a bit of a traffic jam at the moment.

Speak soon.

Darian Wynne
Assembly Command

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