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03 . June 822 A . S . To: Trade Division Director Topic: Convoy Shipping, Omega 11 system to Waterloo, New London system
Convoy Participants :
BES McGregor
BES Pendragon
Convoy Information :
The Convoy moved from Omega 11, Solaris Station to Waterloo station, New London carrying diamonds.
BES McGregor and BES Pendragon got raw diamonds from a Daumann Miner and attempted to transport them to Waterloo.
Convoy Incidents :
The jourrney itself was very eventful. Immediately after exiting the Omega 3, Cambridge Jumpgate I was assaulted by a Pirate, whose IFF showed him to be Mike.Mover. Scanns revealed a pirate train, who immediately demanded 15 million credits. While calling for aid and warning Captain McCullough he apperently scanned my ship and got a look at my nonexistent defensive capabilities. So while I was answering him he attempted to scare off a bounty hunter and started firing on my vessal, droping my shild to almost nothing. I took it as sign of him being not willing to negotiate and tried to escape. Sadly he was equiped with Cruise distruptors and the bounty hunter did not use his Countermeasures in my defence. after running for 18k I gave the order to abandon ship and my crew and I escaped the destruction of my ship in your rescue units. Captain McCullough collected us while the pirate destroyed all remains of my ship and cargo.
I hope that ExSec will feriously engage him if he ever shows himself in Bretonian space again.
Miranda O'Neal here with more exciting news for you office-boys!
While patrolling the beryllium fields of Cambridge I encountered a transport filled with alien artifacts belonging to a known terrorist cell, the Gaian Guard. Its captain was named Flora. Interestingly enough the transport was equipped with the best armor upgrade and it had Kusarian origin. Not a surprise of course, as it is well-documented their collaboration with Kusarians. Anyway, after a brief chat an ion storm hit us. When I resumed control of my ship, the Gaian had already escaped in New London system.
Soon afterwards, Bowex)Teutonic and officer Salad started looking for the Gaian transport too. I eventually tracked it down while it was cruising to Leeds jump hole. Flora was convinced to relinquish her cargo and pay a fine while a BMF| transport arrived on the scene to pick the cargo and move it to Southampton in order to be properly confiscated by the BPA.
Convoy Information :
The Beryllium mining operation took place in Cambridge near the Cardiff Mining station. The miners filled the Bowex transports with beryllium ore and that was delivered to Carnary wharf.
Convoy Incidents :
At the beginning a few pictures where made by the independant Vessal "the.Watcher", who had shortly before made a reportage about the fight in Poole between Corsairs and bretonian forces. After the first two shippments the BES Lipton and Lawrence opted out, they had to attend important negotiations in a big restaurant in New London. BES McGregor and BES Avalon continued the shipping, while the Miners just left the beryllium ore floating in space, it was tractored in and brought to Canary wharf. Before each start the vessals were scanned to get a picture of how much ore was mined.
All participents were more than satisfied with the results , a stunning 41437 tons, and signaled their willingness to repeat the exercise.
Incoming Transmission from Canary Wharf Station, New London
11/06/822 A.S.
To: Bowex infoNet Priority: Medium Topic: Edinburgh survey
Message Contents:
Hullo hullo. I finally finished kitting the Sheridan out with some new guns and survey equipment so I went on a small excursion to Edinburgh in order to do a survey of it. Quite a few things have changed in the system over the past few years, namely there is this weird scent of onions that overpowers even the massive stench emitted by the Islay field and those bleeding unclean activists. Gallia has moved in force, thankfully there are still secure routes through the system.
System Name: Edinburgh
House: Bretonia/Gallia contested
Number of Planets: 2
Number of Stations: 3
Number of Jump Gates: 1 (Leeds)
Trade Lanes: No
System Hostility Threat: To be determined
Base notes:Old corporate logs say that this planet was a prime target for terraforming operations by the lads from Planetform Inc. Evidently, that came to a halt when the Garlic invaded.
Planet Gaia
Base size: Large Planet Sector Location: E 3
Base notes: A so called paradise of a planet. We had research teams from the Cambridge Institute over there, but they were evacuated when the Garlic took over. The remaining research outposts must be manned by their teams, bugger knows what they're doing there.
Perth Station
Base size: Medium Sector Location: E 3
Base notes:Station that Planetform Inc used to base their terraforming ops for Ayr off of. Has since been abandoned to the GRN who are doing bugger all with it.
Islay Base
Base size: Medium Sector Location: F 3
Base notes:Rather creatively named after the Islay field, this base is where those bloody activists hide when we send them running home.
Battleship Castres
Base size: Small Sector Location: E 23
Base notes: Garlic battleship placed near Gaia to both keep our fancy planet hostage, protect their flank in Dundee and secure their supply lines from Lewis.
I feel a bit sickly so I won't get into unnecessary details. Firstly, I'd like to report the destruction of two Gateway| vessels in Omega-3 yesterday. I am not proud of what I did but I had to act in self-defence. Disillusioned, the whole bunch of them.
It all started when I received a distress call from McGregor about a Hessian vessel in Omega-3. When I reached the area, McGregor had already safely left for Omega-7 and apparently the Hessian wasn't doing anything illegal. At first I questioned her about a pile of ship equipment floating close to her in which she claimed that she found them and didn't cause them by herself. Eventually we chatted a bit about her and her organization when a Bergelmir type - RM bomber showed up. At first the Rheinlander was very aggresive, ignoring the supremacy of Bretonian laws in Omega-3 and the status of Omega-9. Eventually the wild dog was talked down and complied into escorting the Hessian out of Bretonian territory.
Thus I can claim that the entire encounter ended in the most positive way, with no blood being shed. I would like to thank Mr Clarke who responded to my emergency call when either the Hessian or the Major tried to pull a stunt and forcing me in defusing the situation.
Quote:Lisa.Suter: A Corporal, that must have been hard to get such a rank. Paul:Richter: It appears as if our information was correct. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Oh we have another contact. Lisa.Suter: I am reading the other contact as well. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Rheinland Military standard bomber type. Paul:Richter: Did this individual harm you in any way, Bretonian? Lisa.Suter: Why does everyone think im a violent person. Gahhh *Sighs* Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: She has not been aggresive, in fact we were about to escort her out of Bretonian territory. Paul:Richter: A Corporation escorting criminal individuals? Paul:Richter: This is something the Kanzler would not tolerate. Lisa.Suter: I am no criminal, so please stop calling me one. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Escorting? Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Yes well, we don't want Hessians in Bretonia Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Is that bad, Richter? Paul:Richter: So you wanted to bring this individual to the Republik instead? Paul:Richter: And you are a criminal, Hessian. All of you are. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Omega-9 actually. Then she would not be my problem anymore. Paul:Richter: But ours. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Yours? Why? Lisa.Suter: I am no criminal, the other Hessians might be but not me. Paul:Richter: Omega 9 belongs to the Kanzler. So moving this individual there, would make it our problem. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: I am afraid you are wrong Herr Richter. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Rheinland does not claim Omega-9. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: You can check the laws of Rheinland in the neuralnet. Paul:Richter: Do you attempt to lecture a Rheinwehr Major about the laws of the Republik? Paul:Richter: That is indeed a smart move. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Oh Paul. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: I didn't... know that you were a Major. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Where is your entourage by the way? Paul:Richter: I doubt that you were given permission to call me by my first name. Lisa.Suter: Can I just be on my way? Lisa.Suter: What by paul. *Laughs* Lisa.Suter: Never knew you needed permission to say someone's name. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Indeed. And I am a civilian under no military conduct, Paul. Lisa.Suter: Makes two of us. Paul:Richter: Its Major Richter for people like you. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: So Lisa you will be escorted by myself and the Major to Omega-9. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Is that clear? Lisa.Suter: Mr Paul, how about you give me a chocolate and 500k and be on your way. Lisa.Suter: I was having a nice chat with this kind ma'am of the Bowex. Paul:Richter: I doubt that you are in the position to make demands, criminal. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Lisa, you're making demands? Lisa.Suter: You really should stop calling me that. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: I am afraid this is not allowed Lisa. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Comply immediately or you shall face the consequences! Paul:Richter: It is, what you are, so I may call you in the way I see fit. Lisa.Suter: Consequences. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: We have a situation here. Bowex)MacGregor: Clarke: Eh? Paul:Richter: Now BowEx employee, be on your way. the Rheinwehr will take care of this... problem. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: This is Bretonian territory. Lisa.Suter: Try to take care of this problem. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: If you are to do something, you will do it with me. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Meaning that we'll bring Lisa down, together. Lisa.Suter: Now now, no need to fight Lisa.Suter: Wow! Lisa.Suter: That is a little to far is it not? Paul:Richter: Killing this criminal does not appear to be necessary. Lisa.Suter: Killing you is Major Richter Bowex)MacGregor: Clarke: Hold out as long as you can, I'll route through Omega-9 and pick up my personal fighter from Sprague. Paul:Richter: There are different plans for persons like this. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: What plans? Paul:Richter: Plans that do not involve you and are thus not relevant for you. Lisa.Suter: Bowex, I am happy to help take this Republican out Lisa.Suter: Then be on my way. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Well, as I said Major. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: This is Bretonian territory. Paul:Richter: If you attempt to start a way because of a known criminal, then thats the way to do it. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: A Military Major and a Hessian. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Lisa. For one last time. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Are you going to comply and be escorted out of Bretonian territory? Lisa.Suter: Yes I am Bowex)MacGregor: Clarke: Oh wonderful, I'll be dropping in as soon as possible. Be on the look-out, jellies are bloody everywhere. Lisa.Suter: But that Rheinlander is not coming with us. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Set coordinates for the Omega-9 jump hole. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: He is. Paul:Richter: Very well. Paul:Richter: Power up your engines, criminal. Lisa.Suter: Don't call me that Rheinland Scum! Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Where are you going Lisa? Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Set a straight path please. Lisa.Suter: Straight is boring though Lisa.Suter: What? Lisa.Suter: I am flying in a straight path. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: You were given specific instructions. Paul:Richter: Fall back too much and you die here. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Follow them, please. Lisa.Suter: That I am following Lisa.Suter: Was that a threat Rheinlander Lisa.Suter: You need to sort your attitude out Paul:Richter: It was a prediction of your future should specific conditions arise. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: That's a relief. Lisa.Suter: Oh is that so. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: I am really surprised that this didn't end in bloodshed. Lisa.Suter: Well after you Major Richter Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Anyway not my problem anymore. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: I wish you good day Major. Paul:Richter: Good. Bowex)Aaron.Clarke: Bit of a security issue in here. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Sitution was just resolved, Clarke. Lisa.Suter: I have made an escape. Thank you again Bowex.
I would also like to request to meet Mr McCarthy about some convoy ideas I designed in my free time and the re-formation of an old Bowex) squadron with some important differences this time. I will be unavailable for the next hour or so because of the MRI scan that Clarke has scheduled for me.
Incoming Transmission from Wales District, Planet New London, New London system
18/06/822 A.S.
To:Bowex InfoNet Priority:High Topic:Capture of Flora, And one more thing
Greetings.
I would like to report that an extremely-dangerous Gaian diplomat was captured a few hours ago. Flora was intercepted near the proximity of Planet Sprague. Soon afterwards a Gateway| vessel arrived too though he was only observing the situation doing nothing as usual. Flora initially tried to flee and made it to Omega-5 where she tried to engage me several times. After failing she tried to flee again before eventually declaring her surrender. I called for backup and Clarke responded while simultaneously the Gateway| vessel activated its cloaking device and left a few seconds later.
With the help of Mr Clarke we escorted Flora on the far side of Planet Sprague where her vessel was destroyed and her escape pod was tractored by Clarke's vessel. She was then moved to a holding cell of Canary Wharf where she still is detained until the paperwork is finished for her transfer to BPA.
I would also like to report one more thing. That is why the report's priority is set as "High" and is only accessible to employees with "Manager" security clearance and above.
During the ExSec encounter with the aliens in Chester system, I have solid reasons to believe that not only James was affected by the nomads. Sian Breacon's mentality and mood has changed considerably since then and she is not "herself". Subsequently, I would like to request the Sergeant to be thoroughly examined.
Incoming Transmission from Planet New London, New London
18/06/822 A.S.
To: Exploration & Security Priority: Yet another priority rainbow! Topic: Commendations??
Message Contents:
Huh.
I always thought I could one day shape up a division to be more efficient than our Armed Forces and Police, but I never considered it'd be in this way. When I look at this infoNet, what I see is Gateway getting mashed, inferior pirates getting stomped, and our and the Crown's assets being protected! Such a thing of beauty nearly brought a tear to my old, demented eyes! Good work, the lot of you.
However that does not mean that you do not have much to learn! You should all take a moment and look at Corporal O'Neal as a shining example of exactly what we need more of in this company. I hope that in the future, you lot can follow her in going above and beyond the call of bloody duty. Co-operating against Hessians and improving diplomatic relations, protecting our most valuable trade routes, repeatedly showing Gateway that Omega-3 is our territory, and apprehending well known activist gits. Wonderful, wonderful work, lass.
You have the respect of this simple privateer bastard.
Oh, and Ms Breacon? You are still one of our finest employees, but I'd like to make sure you don't keel over. Heard Ion storms have been hitting hard. Go get yourself to our medical bay for a check-up. No reason to suspect anything!
Right. That out of the way I would like to tell you all to get to bloody work!
Carina, Regina, Imperatrix.
Jonathan McCarthy
Director of Exploration and Security
Borderworld Exports
Incoming Transmission from Scarborough Station, Newcastle
20.06.822 A.S.
To: Bowex Infonet. Priority:Medium. Topic: Convoy report.
Convoy Participants:
BES Durham - Ed Forder.
BES MacGregor - William McCullough.
BES Danton - Jonathan Drew.
BES Sassoon - Mart Bellock.
Convoy Log:
Couple days ago we conducted convoy to Rheinland, we loaded our transports with Beryllium ore and headed towards New Berlin, we reached Dortmund station without any problems and from there we continued to Omega-11 where we had miner from Daumann Heavy Construction waiting us.
The mining operation started quickly and our miner started filling us. Soon after we started our mining operation, a Corsair Dreadnought decided to interfere our operations. Taking the Dreadnought out with 3 Shires was no problems as it didn't carry any short of armor upgrade.
After that we continued mining operation, which almost got finished, but a Infected Rheinland Military gunboat decided to attack us which forced us to retreat to Solarius station. The Wilde gunboat stopped us and said he was BDM officer and he had to do cargo scan because we seemed like suspicious convoy, because we found his accusations ridiculous we refused to them and tried to continue our trip to Solarius, at that point he attacked us, but luckily we got support from Rheinland Military and he was taken down quickly.
After that a lone Hessian fighter and 2 Unioner snubs arrived. At that point we decided to dock and continue convoy later as we were under constant attacks.
Incoming Transmission from Birmingham Station, Manchester
18. 07. 822 A.S.
To: Bowex Infonet. Priority: Medium Topic:Contact with Hirschel Energy R and D
Notes:
After I shipped Mox from Birmingham to Planet Sprague, I was heading past New London, when I was contacted by the ship ‘-=J=-Contraption’. He asked if I would be interested in shipping Heat Sinks. Anxious to make a good impression I asked him how many units of Heat Sinks he would like after receiving a company name ‘Hirschel Energy R and D’ I landed and made enquiries with a reliable source about this company and the ‘Kansas’ system whilst waiting for the first consignment of Heat Sinks.
As I was passing through Manchester I came upon a severely dilapidated base ‘Kubahulda’ near Sheffield Station which seem to be on fire, this was rather interesting however as I was on a tight schedule with my prior commitments. I could not investigate this further, however I would recommend sending a message to the owners of Kubahulda about littering Bretonia Space with poorly supplied base WH
After this I entered Magellan which was quiet and I proceeded to Kansas which seems to be rather desolate apart from ‘Wichita R and D’ the base which was the intended destination loacted under a Planet Wichita. Afterwhich I took the second consignment to the same location. Furthermore I enclose several gun cams and text log for further information.
Incoming Transmission from Wales District, Planet New London system
20/08/822 A.S.
To:Bowex InfoNet Priority:Normal Topic:Planet New London attack, Intel about BDM
Good day!
A few days ago a SCRA destroyer was sighted in Planet New London, near the BMF construction site. With the help of some secondary fleet pilots we managed to eliminate the target and deal a blow to the communist menace! Furthermore, I would also like to report a major engagement that happened the other day in the orbit of Planet New London. Thankfully the target was not Canary Wharf, but BMF's new modular station. The Bretonian forces were outnumbered by both the Corsair and the Coalition fleets. Thankfully, however, the not-so-smart Coalition engaged in combat both sides so our enemies' objective to destroy the station was not fulfilled even if we tactically lost the battle.
I also lost my ship, after our fighter cover was eliminated. However, I successfully managed to get into the escape pod before my Waran exploded. Along with my cat.
I should also report a very important information that I gathered while I was on leave in Rheinland. The management should be aware of it, considering the past incidents with Büro der Marineintelligenz.
On my way back from Rheinland, a VWA wing took down the lane. I thought that they were about to attack me, but they were instead very kind and informative. They lead me to a dense cloud in Frankfurt where they showed me from distance a secret Rheinland facility. Due to radiation, the recording was malfunctioned in some parts, but I managed to salvage all the juicy details.
Quote:VWA|Erich.Klugmann: Yes. That is Schatten. A leftover from the Nomad War. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Unusual minefield surrounding it too. VWA|Erich.Klugmann: The minefield is organic. Alien construction was involved. VWA|Erich.Klugmann: Most of them are two decades old and low-yield, but I wouldn't draw any closer. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: That's.. concerning Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Leaving the remnants of nomad technology.. unsalvaged. VWA|Erich.Klugmann: We ~believe that the Buro der Marineintelligenz bases from here. And that technology is being /used/. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Nomad technology you mean? VWA|Erich.Klugmann: Yes. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Hmm that is concerning but it is entirely different from nomad infiltration. VWA|Erich.Klugmann: That may be a consequence of their meddling. VWA|Erich.Klugmann: Additionally, they are likely using this technology for experimentations in law-enforcement. VWA|Erich.Klugmann: Much of this technology finds a home at Nassau, more than likely. Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: What sort of experimentations? VWA|Erich.Klugmann: I'm afraid I do not know specifics. VWA|Erich.Klugmann: I only know that Nomad specimens and technology were brought en-masse to Nassau Space Port, Neu Berlin. (...) VWA|Erich.Klugmann: Yes. Inform your superiors of what you saw, and tell them that the Buro and Republican Shipping are involved in a smuggling operation of Nomad Supplies. I can offer proof of my claims over the Neural Net if you'd like.
If the evidence provided to us proves to be noteworthy, I suggest the ExSec management to issue a memo about how to deal with BDM inside Bretonian space and also while escorting ships outside of the House. Considering the incident with James and Sian Breacon, I strongly recommend to not take lightly this threat.
- Miranda O'Neal Corporal, Exploration & Security
Veteran Contractor, Crown Services
Security, Daumann Heavy Construction
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