Curious, is there a new narcotic being used by our local pirates? While on routine patrol, the LNS-Benjamin Franklin encountered the Hacker bomber "Jarek_70" resting under the Newark station. LNS-Franklin investigated the unusual situation via hails and scans. Overall, the pirate was less than friendly but we were able to free the two civilians and Liberty policemen from the eviscerated bomber's hull. The four citizens were transported to Manhattan with only minor injuries.
It is a glorious, and sad, day before us. The crew of the LNS-Benjamin Franklin just returned over 3,350 souls back to freedom. However, it turns out that Pennsylvania system is the hub for human bondage! The irony of it all boogles the mind of this student of history! Pennsylvania System, the namesake of Earth's Penn. which was the home of Benjamin Franklin and the center of abolitionists, is now a haven for a Sirius-wide slave trade, a cruel irony to say the least!
During LNS-Franklin's routine patrol in New York the crew spotted two Pirate Train (Scull&Bones and Sweety) vessels heading to Penn. On a hunch the LNS-Franklin followed them to a new pirate base (to LNS-Franklin), Niverton, within Penn. Due to time, and the bases defenses, the LNS-Franklin took long range observations of the region. In time, the two targets popped up on scanners and the LNS-Franklin stopped to inquire of their intentions...
Sadly, the two targets turned out to be slavers. The LNS-Franklin attempted to negotiate the release of the slaves, but both vessels decided to engage the LNS-Franklin in combat. Utmost in the crew's mind was the release of those slaves but the slavers did not ask for quarter and, in the end, was given none. Fortunately, the crew's training paid-off. LNS-Franklins targetting was so good she was able to slice sections of the targets hulls open releasing several thousand slave pods to the Void for later pick-up. However, the vessels Sweety and Scull&Bones crews were not so lucky...It seems none of their pods survived the destruction, according to LNS-Franklin's scanners.
Due to the LNS-Franklin's actions over 3,350 ex-slaves are now at Philadelphia station for processing back into Liberty. Though the LNS-Franklin went beyond the call of duty, most of the ex-slaves would not have survived if it were not for the help of two passing civilians. The IMG fighter Jessica_Ferres and the IMG mining vessel Carsten.Miller. Through their valiant efforts these 3,000+ souls are now returning to freedom.
So, as commander of Tejas Squad, I shall enter their names into our rolls as honorable members of Texas! They shall always be welcomed into our company.
I am taking a personal risk and risking my sailors on a simple request from a Senator! What the frak am I doing?! I hope Lt. Bruin and the Franklin can find more data on what the frak is going on out on the edge.
From: Lt. (jg) Bruin, LNS-Benjamin Franklin Commander
Re: Deep, deep, deep scouting mission
Greetings,
Per your orders, and Senator Ramirez' request, the LNS-Benjamin Franklin has made its way into the edge systems. Fortunately, we have not gone alone. A dettached unit from the LCBO requested permission to accompany us.
At present, we are docked at Freeport 11 after a brief visit within Kappa. Fortunately, we have yet to have our presence known by all, but we did have a brief discussion with a member of the Cerberus. They seem to be a new branch of the Order and rather hospitable, to a degree. LCBO-Red Dwarf and the LNS-Benjamin Franklin also managed to gain minor data in Minor, but there was little movement so continued on our main course.
Overall, we gleened a couple of tid-bits of data from our Cerberus host. Tripoli ship yards is a mess of steel, due to a combined fleet of TCG, Cerbrus and RHA...I received this info directly from our host. From this information, it seems the Cannibals' reach has exceeded their grasp. Our dipolmatic corp may find this an interesting new twist.
However, I hope now that the Cannibals are on notice the Order, and its branches, shall start focusing on the Squids. I tire of having squid caps parked outside Manhattan, such as this: Combat-1234
"Master Chief, assemble the squadron." Lt. RedBear
"Aye, aye, sir!" Master Chief Watts
"Tejas Squadron! Form a school circle in the assembly area!" Master Chief Watts.
{Grumbles and stomping of boots}
"Sir, Tejas Squadron is assembled!" Master Chief Watts
"Thank you Master Chief, take your station." Lt. RedBear
"Aye, aye, sir!" Master Chief Watts
"All right Tejas Squadron, I have a bit of news and kister chewing to do, so maintain focus for I shall not repeat myself. Sadly, despite our war with the Krauts, the paper-pushers at command seem to have time to nit-pick. So, to fulfill my duty as commander, and seeing as water flows down hill, I must now chew your kisters off!
Command's main point of contention is proper cockpit decor...Yes, decor. No longer, it seems, can personal belongs be kept in the cockpit. It turns out that our pilots, throughout the fleet, keep sentimental keepsakes in their cockpits. Per command regulations, this must stop throughout the fleet. I shall not name-names, Ramirez, but a prime example of a poorly kept cockpit looks like this: Exhibit 1.
I must stress this is no longer allowed! *wink* Ok, officially I have made this known and shall stand by the regulation...However, I know patrols are hard and long so...my command shall be allowed to keep 2 reminders of what we fight for, but, Ramirez, fuzzy dice and family photos on your HUD must stop!
Ok kister chewing is over! My next bit of news. Cold Bay Depot officials have finally finished the renovations of Hangar Bay level 3 for our use, as ya'll can see. I have the completed schematic and shall pass copies to the Squadron. Now we no longer have to camp beside our vessels on Level 1. All members make yourselves familiar with the new layout:
Lt. Bruin located a prison station in Hamburg and the LNS-Franklin crew wishes to breach its hull to rescue known Liberty sailors held there. However, I don't, as yet, have the forces to mount such an attack...I cannot allow them to linger there!
I am in the process of recruiting several more prospects, but do they have the sand and grit required to be in Tejas Squadron?
As prospective enlistees into the Tejas Squadron some minor paperwork is required. However, let it be known, I despise such but those nit-pickers at Command require a quota of trees to be cut down to justify their positions on Manhattan.
So, for form sake, I am posting the minor requirements to enlist in the best dang unit in Texas!
It is simple:
Name:
Home System:
Education:
Work Experience:
Hobbies:
General Biography:
Example:
To: Liberty Navy Command
From: RedBear
Re: Enlistment
Per enlistment requirments, I shall list my vitals to help your process determine my eligibility to serve Liberty. I hale from the Texas system, which, at present, has become the latest battlefield for the hated facists Krauts. For sometime, I have watched from the surface of Houston as many brave Libertarians fight to keep these sourkraut breathing facists from entering my home's gravity well. I feel ill standing by the wayside and offer my labour, and honor, to the Liberty Navy to do my fair share in removing this taint from our systems. I have just completed my undergraduate degree in particle studies at the University of Texas, Houston, 3.541 GPA. Needless to say, I am biting at the bit to continue my education at the side of the Liberty Navy. Overall, I am 6 feet tall, 220 lbs, 25 years old, and a confirmed man, which certain ladies at many Honky-Tonks outside Houston central can attest to in detail.
My relatives....well lets just say my family tree has a large variety of characters. I do not wish to use their names for special treatment in any form, and only wish my career within the Liberty Navy to progress due to my merits. However, form dictates my listing some of them so, here we go: My father is OsoRojo and my mother is Kate Nuber. Fortunately, and sadly, I am an only child.
Good luck recruit and may the Void watch over your endeavors!
Due to the formal requirements, i shall provide informations that are needed for my enlistment in [SA].
My partner and I come from system of New York, seeking to provide aid to the honorable actions of Liberty Navy. We are still young and inexperienced but we are going to give our best to provide you with the services you require. We seek to get better in trading/fighting for our fellow men, and try to help in any way possible.
I sure hope we get the chance to prove ourselves worthy of the title you are about to bestow upon us.
Best regards
StJimmy (Fighter) , The-M-Dude (Trader)
"Sir! Tejas Squadron all accounted for per your orders!" Master Chief Watts
"Thank you Master Chief, take your station." Lt Redbear
"Tejas Squadron! I only thought Texas Raiders day made me feel so giddy, but today's news comes in as a close second. It is my honor to announce two new officers have joined our rag-tag, but steadfast and honorable, ranks. Let it be known to all within these armoured and chilled halls that Ensign StJimmy and Elethill are now written into the Tejas Squadron list. As such, they shall be shown the respect and loyalty all of you have shown me and Liberty."
(Rebel yells and stomping of boots)
"At ease Tejas Squadron!" Lt. RedBear
"I know it is great news, but do not lose focus for you are at attention! Now, to end my little speech, ya'll know I detest such, let me be the first to offer my congratulations to our new butter-bars. Congratulations Ensigns! I shall not be gentle. Ok, Master Chief dismiss the squadron!" Lt. RedBear
"Tejas Squadron! Disssmissed!" Master Chief Watts
(Yeeehaaaaaa! Congratulations Ensigns! May Void bless you! Don't drop the soap!.....)
[color=#FF0000]Born during a time of turmoil, and popular resistance, the Southern Alliance was formed to stand between Liberty and the tender embrace of the Void's myriad of minions. To this very day, the Southern Alliance's accomplishments have stood the test of time and all of Sirius can still hear the echoes of her many heroes' battle cries. However, Liberty's enemies are once again amassing before its gates dictating the reincarnation of the Southern Alliance. Its brand of warfare, and tactics, are needed to stem the relentless tide of war. It shall strike Liberty's enemies where they are least prepared and at their weakest. Like their forbearers, the Tejas Squadron shall prevail when all seems lost.
Lieutenant RedBear shall head the once infamous Southern Allaince. Plus, despite the seeming career ending appointment to a backwater post, shall command personally the Tejas Squadron to remove the taint of his fathers by returning honor to Texas, and Liberty, with the defeat of her enemies. As long as one [SA] holds sway within Sirius, Liberty shall prevail! Squadron System - Hudson
Secondary Systems - All of Liberty and border systems
Capital ships:
[SA]-LNS-Benjamin.Franklin (Liberty Gunboat)
Diplomacy: Enemies of Liberty = Enemies of [SA]. Friends and Allies of Liberty = Allies of [SA]
1st recruitment requirement - Find me and lets chew the fat
2nd recruitment requirement - Find me and lets chew the fat
3rd recruitment requirement - Find me and lets chew the fat
[font=Century Gothic]If you have the sand, grit, and cajones find me and we shall chew the fat to determine the depth, and breath, of your desire. The [SA] is not for the
straight-lace, prissy, nor faint of heart!
+ Members as a memorial Welcome to Tejas Squadron! Where the beer is always cold since frakking Master Chief Watts has yet to fix the Squad bay's heating unit.....