I had an...encounter...yesterday in Dublin. It wasn't pretty.
The...CNS-Necessitas decided to come to dublin, and started to sprout profanity and such. When I refused to respond to such, it's deranged crew opened fire.
I was in the middle of talking to a possible TAZ recruit when it happened. The III is badly damaged, but at least I'm safe. I'm not sure why such an attack was provoked, especially against a TAZ vessel.
I honestly don't know what more to say on the subject. I'll be holding data and visual logs until requested.
23's
Brettonias ==End of Log==
-"If we do not learn at least one thing a day....Our minds turn to stupor"- Kyle Sparrgrove -2005
[color=#FFFFFF]Kallisti fellow discordians, it is with great sorrow that I announce that our captain, Sister Joanna, has passed away. Today on January 1 820 A.S. at approximately 13.00GMT her ship arrived on automatic pilot. She had already passed away before we could get to her. I'm glad that we no longer have to worry about where she went and i'm sure she's in a better place now. Tomorrow evening at 20.00GMT her remains will be incinerated and jetissoned in the orbit of planet Eris. May her soul find eternal peace in the presence of our goddess.
Comm ID: Dr. Hodge VanMojo, Half Second Apostle of Eris, Half Patron of the Season of Discord, Church of Eris Esoteric
To: All Temporary Autonomous Zoners and Baffin Independent Zoners
From: [TAZ]Fifth.of.Discord, Rousillion System
Subject: New Jump Hole Discovered
Kallisti fellow dopplegangers!!!!!
Five Five Five Five Five!
It has been a long time since my last communication with all of you via this channel, but today I am very happy to bring you some interesting news! It happens to be that I was on board [TAZ]Fifth.of.Discord, wandering between Planet Eris and the beloved star, when some of my men tell me that an unidentified jump hole was detected by the scanner.
I have been roaming Baffin for a long time now, and I had never heard of a jump hole in that location, so I told the popes to set course to that location. For a moment I thought with great anxiety that Goddess had once again gifted my with a ticket to Sol.
But it wasn't anything like that. The jump hole was ordinary, so we decided to enter it. The system we arrived in wasn't any I knew or had heard about really...
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Exploration Report Codename 'Not in My Backyard'
This report is to be seen by authorized Popes of The Church of Eris Esoteric Only and authorized parties only.
SYSTEM NAME: ROUSILLION
Jump Hole
The Jump hole to the Rousillion System, in Baffin, is located on the B3 grid, near the new location of Pueblo Bonito, just inbetween Planet Eris and the star.
Planets
Five planets and a planetoid were found in this system so far. One of them, Tolouse is inhabitted by Gaul exiles apparently. We were invited to dock and exchanged some words with the people around the Spaceport. It seems that some Gallic groups have set base here. I talked with people who identified themselves as Maquis, as Brigands, as Council, and as Union Corse. I had only heard about the Council until then.
Other bases
There is one base near Toulouse called Freeport Perpignan, but unlike my first thoughts, no zoners were found there. Only more Gauls, mostly from the Council and some Maquis also.
Caucassade depot is a Maquis base in orbit of one barren world.
Battleship Pamiers is another Council base, located near Planet Tolouse. At first sight it seems that the ship is fully operational.
The Star
The star is a Medium Blue type B2.
Resume
Although no more jump holes or bases where located, intensive exploration is needed, along with diplomatic missions also recommended seeing the situatio. After all, they are our new neighbours. And we already know what people are not friends of them at all. I hope you understand what I mean here Popes!
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Comm ID: J. Renfro
Commander, [TAZ]Frons.Versus
To: All TAZ
Greetings,
I completed a search of the Rousillon system and found much of what Dr. Van Mojo found. There is a jumphole to the Newcastle system at sector 6C. It is right by a base and mine field there. We did pass through the jumphole to the far outskirts of Newcastle. We went no further and returned, charting the whole system.
Lots of Gallic Council, Brigands and Maquis there. We had no problems with those we encountered. So far as we know, the Gallic Royals know nothing of the system. For our sake, I hope they don't.
I also noticed the IMG in the area assisting. Not a big deal but worth noting.
One word of caution. MINES!!! There are a couple of mine fields there that we should be mindful of. We were cruising when we flew right into some that were well hidden in ice fields. Only minor damage was sustained.
I recommend we not visit this system too much and respect their privacy. I also recommend that we monitor the Rousillon hole in Baffin since it's not far from Pueblo. As we noticed a Kusari gunship there today, it's already getting attention we don't need.
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Doc sighs as he reads the report from Dr. Simon King
Comm ID: [TAZ]Doc.Holliday
To: Dr. Simon King
I am very sorry for the loss of Sister Joanna. I hope her crews will find some peace in this time. I will file her death certificate accordingly. In the meantime, I'll keep her ships rostered until suitable command is found.
I can be easily reached if I'm needed.
Eris...She can be kind to us one day, then smite us for our actions the next...
I was following up on a few sketchy reports detailing an incident in Omicron Minor... I joined up with one of our own, Peter Kristall himself, and set off for Minor.
Originally what was the route in Delta to Omicron minor reviewed a darker side of Sirius...It's majestic green clouds turned black as if in anger, giving a deathly chill down one's spine...
Seems that the Minor jump hole no longer exists, instead leading to the Zeta system...Empty...Dreary...Silence...Our mission took us for a turn of good, uncovering the location of Omicron Mu, a new sign of hope in a dark sea....
We came across the Order vessel "Zuul" and that's when I grew worried of my sister Agatha....He detailed the encounter to be devastating, the Order's fleets to be decimated...Unknown horror's...
As we gained clearance through the Omicron 100 system and finally reached Omicron Minor...Eris in her might...As if her pet kraken came and swept over the system like a typhoon...There is no words in Libertonian....Rheinlandic...Kusarian...or even Gallic...Which could explain the scene...
We came across the wreckage of the Isis, once the pride of the Order fleet, destroyed, bearing damage I've never witnessed in my life... Its as if something drilled a giant hole through the center of it as if its armor plating was paper...We sent out a message on the open channels...
Dust and Echos....
Dust and Echos....
I also fear that all personnel that was not evacuated from Minor may have been lost...
With due haste we returned back to Freeport 11, where by the grace of Eris, Agatha was. Battered and bruised she may have been, but I could tell the experience is something like out of the domain of Tartarus...
I don't know what more we can do...
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Brettonias ==End of Log==
-"If we do not learn at least one thing a day....Our minds turn to stupor"- Kyle Sparrgrove -2005
I would like to inform you that I will be changing my ship to a Renzu Liner. The ship's name will be my BWT's name, [TAZ]Pandaemonium. There will be a restaurant and many rooms for the ones whom would like to have some fun. I hope you don't mind it! I'm sure Popess Concordia won't be against it!
INCOMING MESSAGE Receiving: All [TAZ] Command Units Sending: Richard Sykes, Planet Philadelphia RE: Roster Changes and Reintroduction
Howdy, y'all!
Seeker was put up in drydock fer th' last time recently; apparently her main drive system's given up th' ghost an' she's headed fer tha decommissionin' yard. Got ARIA an' most of mah stuff an' put her in at Philadelphia, then commissioned a new ship fer myself; callin' her [TAZ]Longhorn. Lookin' at an Osprey right now, t' help with th' fighter wing y'all're talkin' about.
As fer Joanna's passin', right damn shame about that. Her crew has mah condolences, an' if there's anythin' ah can do ta help y'all out, y'all can reach me th' same old way, just holler an' ah'll come runnin'.
Well, glad to see everybody again, hope t' get back into it soon,
~ Richard Sykes
CommID: Kyte
TO: Popes
Re: Loss of a sister
Location: In Transit
Kallisti,
I am saddened to hear of a sister's death. Clearly Eris gives and takes away, at her whim it seems. Each of us will remember her in our own way, I suppose. I know that it comes to us all, but that doesn't make it any easier on those of us left behind, does it?
Chaogirl's.Pride is refitted and currently moored at Freeport VI. I've spoken to Fyre and she sends her regards, as she is apparently deep in her training. All I could get from Matok was a grin. I'm not sure of what to make of that. I've never seen him make that expression before. Odd.
Tadpole is currently on transport assignment and I don't expect to see her home for quite sometime, but when she is back, they'll be flax parties galore. I'm sure!
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Doc appears in his bath robe sipping.....tea. He has dark circles under his eyes and sneezes
I'll be incapacitated for a day or two.....A-choo....It seems that a mild flu has found it's way to me so I'll be resting at the estate. Yes, the Doctor needs a Doctor.
When I'm able, I have a big press release to write. Bret, Captain DeGarmo and um....Dammit!...I can't remember. You may have a clue as to it's content.