Incoming Transmission..
Comm ID: Admiral Kress
To: JG diplomats
Re: Evacuation
The appeal has been reviewed, in which we found valid grounds. Therefore, I am lifting the ban concerning your group for now. All I hope is, not to have any other incidents like this in the future and to trust your presence here as you should have already been careful with educating your pilots. Diplomacy play a tad more important role rather than armament selections.
Evacuated personnel and equipment can now return to Liberty, but don't forget that I will always have an eye over all of the groups in Liberty.
I appreciate you reconsideration and applaud your decision. You have made quite a few positive points for SA by this decision. This will not be forgotten.
'Admiral' Kress, we are expecting our credits tonight in exchange for your puny pilot. He is of no use to us.
Maybe if you'd try and educate them better in your ways.
Anyway, you will be contacted about the place where we will meet, and an amount that is necessary for release of your pilot.
There will be no negotiating.
If we smell a trap, you will not even see us, and your pilot will be delivered.. To your mailbox.
Comm ID: Ensign James Farley
To: Southern Alliance High Command
Subject: Archive of Engagements
Prefacing this message, I haven't been able to transmit any battle reports recently due to some neural net complications. However, my communications board has been repaired, and I'll now transmit the recent data reports generated from my ship's console over the past week.
February 24th, 816 A.S.
Just wanted to make note of a few engagements that occurred today while I was on patrol. This will be brief and to the point:
Our first engagement occurred just outside Rochester Base. Engaged an Outcast named Carlos Ortega.
To follow was another Outcast named DireWolf. He was swarmed by Liberty vessels just out of Manhattan orbit. Poor choice on his part.
Next, having received notification that multiple vessels had penetrated a high security area, I was ordered into the *censored* minefield and through the gate. Due to the dangerous situation, I made quick work of the two vessels who refused to leave the area.
On the way out, Lieutenant Commander Diehardt and I ran into another vessel who refused to leave. We were making progress, when he self-destructed and caused severe damage to Lt. Commander Diehardt's ship. I quickly tractored his escape pod and returned him to Norfolk Shipyards, where he made a full recovery.
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February 22nd, 816 A.S.
Comm ID: Ensign James Farley
To: Southern Alliance Command
Today was a busy day in Liberty. Below are the three major skirmishes that occurred while I was on patrol.
Engagement 1 - Independent Xenos
Engaged Xenos "Ichtan" and "The_Oracle." They were being pursued by =LSF= agents, Ichtan having just murdered a New York civilian. When they jumped to Colorado via Jump Hole, =LSF=Internity pursued. =LSF=Liquid and I piled through the jump hole right after he did, and we were joined quickly by [SA]-Chris.Miller.
A smaller group broke off to pursue Ichtan, but he managed to dock with a nearby Xeno base. However, The_Oracle was not so lucky. Below are saved sensor readings from the firefight.
A group of =LSF= and [SA] members poured down on Rochester Base, having been tipped off that Falcata agents were active there. Upon arrival, we engaged Falcata.002, and Falcata.004 docked before we could get any shots on him. Soon, Falcata.CMD, a Destroyer, joined the battle. Falcata.004 undocked, and it was now a full fight. However, after the death of =LSF=Major~Disaster, we were able to eliminate all targets.
Soon after the second engagement, I came to understand that two Outcasts capital ships had made their way into Zone 21. A large group of Liberty forces were waiting inside Z21, while two smaller vessels made our way into Zone 21 to search for the Outcasts.
I was the first to spot the pair, along with a RepEx transport. The transport fled the scene, and I closed to under 10k with the Outcast capital ships. They approached me at normal speed, without cruise. I avoided coming any closer than three kilometers of the Outcasts, while also avoiding the occasional Nomad patrol.
Unbeknown to the Outcasts, a fleet of about seven Liberty vessels including a Liberty Carrier and Cruiser was closing in quickly on my position. As soon as the first sight of three or four Liberty craft trickled onto scanners, the Outcasts began to flee. In the fight, I lost the data on the first Outcast as he made quick haste away from our position. However, I was able to disrupt the cruise of the one known as "Miguel-Fernandez." I kept him occupied for a few minutes while the Liberty forces were in firing range.
With a hailstorm of fire raining down on him, the vessel didn't last long. Within no time, she was scrap.
February 21st, 816 A.S.
Upon undocking from Battleship Missouri, I announced on the New York communications channel that I was beginning patrol. As if to test my wits, I received a static covered message, but one that came from an Outcast IDed source, announcing that he too was going on patrol.
I couldn't help but take him off on his offer.
The Outcast was known only as "Basilisk," and I caught him on my close ranger scanner as I arrived at Fort Bush, via trade lane from Manhattan. Closing in on him, I followed him into the trade lane to Norfolk Shipyards.
En route, I ran into a downed trade lane and immediately engaged the hostile contact. At first, the fighting was about even, until I started to warm up to his style and figure out his moves. After about ten minutes of fighting, his supply of nanobots and shield batteries was beginning to falter. He resorted to completely avoiding any contact while his shields were down.
As the engagement continued, the LNS Luna entered the New York system and came to my aid. The gunboat was a welcome sight dropping out of the trade lane right on top of us. The rest of the fight was brief, and as I caught the Outcast in a head on run and dropped his shields, the LNS Luna sent a volley right through the hostile's hull, leaving it in scraps.
I returned to Battleship Missouri with the LNS Luna and retired for the evening.
((First report, first real engagement that I was able to complete. Was a lot of fun!))
Incoming Transmission..
Comm ID: Admiral Kress
To: Liberty Frequencies
As of now, I am lifting the mercernary ban in Liberty. Officers are authorized to open fire against malevolently acting mercenaries under any circumstances!
Another important note to add, I have recieved the reports about Jake Benson's return. Lt. commander Diehardt and Ensign S.Reptilia showed true composure to return back with our pilot. Good job folks. Benson will be resting at Missouri for a while until he recovers from his latest mental condition.
Comm ID:Commander Jason Launders Sending codes........ Initializing...... High Command comms unlocked...
Today I feel the need to bring something to the attention of the admirals, certain men I believe need to be acknowledged for their deeds. Specifically I speak of the Southern Alliance's John Talon, Bill Kreagan, James Farley, and last and certainly not least Michael Diehardt.
John Talon, is in my eyes worthy of promotion for a list of things. To name a few we have, leading successful defenses of Manhattan, dedication, hes been working hard to sharpen his skills, and he always follows orders to the letter. He is indeed a role model to the lower rankers.
Bill Kreagan, today showed skill and courage when it mattered most, facing a skilled enemy in a deadly Blood Dragon, while the rest of the wing went to provide backup to the LSF at planet Denver. If not for Kreagan we would've been fighting five hostiles in a single area instead of three. Thanks to Kreagan today we were able to out-gun enemies in superior vessels.
As of late James Farley has done a number of great things, providing superb support, assisting superior officers in more than just on the battlefield. He is a shining example of what a naval officer should be like, he knows the law and upholds it. This man may be one of the most deserving of a promotion.
As for Lieutenant Commander Diehardt, hes served longer than myself, and has an excellent resume. He has shown long term dedication and given his all and succeed with assignments time and again. He coordinates assignments quite well. As far as I'm concerned Michael Diehardt is Long overdue for a promotion.
Incoming Transmission..
Comm ID: Admiral Kress
To: Commander Jason Launders
Despite my recent displeasure regarding the case of Jake Benson's captivity, I'm now glad to have recieved this feedback from you commander. Having my eyes already on them, I'm also delighted to watch our boys in action with success. Hereby, it is a pleasure for me to announce the promotions as follows;
Lieutenant Commander Diehardt, to Commander
Lieutenant John Talon, to Lieutenant Commander
Ensign James Farley, to Lieutenant
Ensign Bill Kreagan, to Lieutenant
Continue to serve for the pride of Navy,
For the Alliance!
Comm ID: Lieutenant James Farley
To: Admiral Kress
CC: Commander Jason Launders
It is with deep gratitude that I write this message. I thoroughly appreciate the promotion I have recently received, and would like to thank the parties involved. Make no mistake, I will only continue to serve Liberty to the best of my abilities.
Again, my thanks to High Command for entrusting me with this position of leadership.