Whilst out on Patrol, yesterday, I caught on TLAGSNET a ship that was hauling an undefined number of Black Market Munitions:
[27.09.2014 18:16:58] The.Gin.Wagon[$53] exited jumpgate at Cambridge G-4
[27.09.2014 18:17:07] /showscan$ 53
[27.09.2014 18:17:07] Ageira Mark IIc Fusion Reactor,Civilian Transport Turret,Civilian Transport Turret,Civilian Transport Turret,Civilian Transport Turret,Civilian Transport Turret,Civilian Transport Turret,Hvy. Countermeasure Flare,Black Market Munitions
[27.09.2014 18:17:07] OK
I decided to intercept this miscreant. I managed to catch up with the Ship in New London at the Jump Gate to Cambridge. He managed to get ahead of me and head up the Trade Lanes. I followed the Ship calling for it to cut its engines. To which I received replies of:
[27.09.2014 18:22:51] The.Gin.Wagon: Ok sorry my autopilot is a bit rougue at the moment
[27.09.2014 18:23:44] The.Gin.Wagon: Wow I have no idea what's happening
[27.09.2014 18:24:03] The.Gin.Wagon: Urgh hopefully Task Manager will fix this autopilot bug (I am not sure what this Task Manager is and how it would help)
[27.09.2014 18:25:05] The.Gin.Wagon: Sorry officer had some autopilot bugs
The surprising thing as even with a defective autopilot he managed to travel across New London very well. I eventually caught up with him at Trafalgar but he managed to dock before I could stop him. A few seconds later he undocked. When I told him that I knew he had been carrying illegal Contraband his replies were:
[27.09.2014 18:25:09] The.Gin.Wagon: What did you want me for?
[27.09.2014 18:25:54] The.Gin.Wagon: Oh I must have been framed honest
[27.09.2014 18:26:05] The.Gin.Wagon: I will not pay for another mans crime I demand you let me go.
[27.09.2014 18:26:35] The.Gin.Wagon: Im sorry as I said my autopilot had a bit of a bug.
[27.09.2014 18:26:45] The.Gin.Wagon: Must of been planted by gallic spies to divert police attention
[27.09.2014 18:26:56] The.Gin.Wagon: And it seems to be working well.
I then told him that I was fining him 2 million for refusing to stop (well I had no proof of how much he was carrying so I couldn't fine him for the contraband) when I repeatedly ask him to. His replies to this was quite interesting :
[27.09.2014 18:26:59] The.Gin.Wagon: Oh 2 million
[27.09.2014 18:27:12] The.Gin.Wagon: Please peasents amount of money I was expecting the usaul 20 million.
[27.09.2014 18:27:28] BPA)Waldorf.Salad.: 20 million, Sir?
[27.09.2014 18:27:35] The.Gin.Wagon: Oh I usaully have to give more
I have no idea who he usually pays 20 million to. Maybe it is to other Police Forces or we have a corrupt few in our Service.
The Captain eventually paid the 2 million fine and I told him to keep his nose clean in the future. It was about this time that I notice that he was an employee of Planetform. I then had doubts about whether he had indeed been smuggling or he may have just had a very small amount of the Contraband.
He then headed to Dublin and the next time I saw him he was carrying Gold Ore and heading to Rheinland.
Some time later The.Gin.Wagon appeared on the TLAGSNET again and yet again it showed he was carrying BMM.
[27.09.2014 20:12:06] /showscan$ 53
[27.09.2014 20:12:06] Ageira Mark IIc Fusion Reactor,Civilian Transport Turret,Civilian Transport Turret,Civilian Transport Turret,Civilian Transport Turret,Civilian Transport Turret,Civilian Transport Turret,Hvy. Countermeasure Flare,Black Market Munitions
[27.09.2014 20:12:06] OK
I managed to catch up with him this time and took an actual scan of his hold. But before I cold arrest him Ion Storms hit and I lost him.
It appears to me that the Captain of this Ship is a repeat offender and being a Employee of Planetform makes it even worse.
I suggest that all Constables keep an eye out for this Captain and haul his backside to jail and once he is tried, and hopefully found guilty, that they throw away the key.
I met a known gaian terrorist today, on a long and uneventful patrol except for that meeting.
The Gaian criminal known as Flora is confirmed to pilot two ( 2 ) ships, signatures : <G>Flora ( VHF if I am correct ) and <G>Gaian.Raven ( Gunboat )
I have to report though that due to a regrettable failure of my surveying system I am not able to present the scans of the ships. The Hussar is now in repair and the failure will not repeat itself.
I hereby affix the log protocol of the communication to my report.
I have overworked it to point out the location in space to the report and filtered out not relevant information.
Code:
[20.10.2014 13:31:12] Freelancer Started
* ( < * > : signature for cut out irrelevant data )
[20.10.2014 13:33:02] Connection to tradelane sensor network established. Type /net to access network.
[20.10.2014 13:33:07] /net all
[20.10.2014 13:33:07] OK Sensor network monitoring all traffic
[20.10.2014 13:34:38] MaDMaN[$34] entered tradelane at Newcastle F-2
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[20.10.2014 13:35:41] /show scan $34
[20.10.2014 13:35:48] /showscan$ 34
[20.10.2014 13:35:48] Liberty Freighter Powerplant,Garand Turret Mk IX,Garand Turret Mk IX,Flashpoint Turret,Flashpoint Turret,Garand Mk IX,Garand Mk IX,Gallic Royal Navy Pilot,Silencer CM Flare,Ripper Mine
[20.10.2014 13:35:48] OK
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[20.10.2014 13:40:28] MaDMaN[$34] exited tradelane at New London F-4
[20.10.2014 13:40:30] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] exited tradelane at New London F-4
[20.10.2014 13:40:33] /l1
[20.10.2014 13:40:33] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: MaDMaN you are checked and cleared. Good flight to you.
[20.10.2014 13:40:47] MaDMaN[$34] entered tradelane at New London F-4
[20.10.2014 13:40:53] <G>Flora[$26] entered tradelane at Manchester C-4
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[20.10.2014 13:41:16] <G>Flora[$26] exited tradelane at Manchester B-4
[20.10.2014 13:41:42] <G>Flora[$26] exited jumpgate at New London G-3
[20.10.2014 13:41:54] <G>Flora[$26] entered tradelane at New London G-3
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[20.10.2014 13:42:10] <G>Flora[$26] exited tradelane at New London F-4
*
[20.10.2014 13:43:05] /showscan$ 26
[20.10.2014 13:43:05] Borderworld Very Heavy Fighter Powerplant,Imp. Debilitator Mk I,Imp. Debilitator Mk I,Gaia's Salvation,Gaia's Salvation,Gaia's Salvation,Gaia's Salvation,Train Cruise Disruptor,Silencer CM Dropper,Armor Upgrade Mk VIII,Nuclear Mine,Silencer CM Flare
[20.10.2014 13:43:05] OK
* ( communication opened on system wide channels : )
[20.10.2014 13:54:08] <G>Flora: New London, New London... It was such a nice place, wasn't it?
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[20.10.2014 13:54:21] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Without the Gaians you mean ?
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[20.10.2014 13:54:51] <G>Flora: Oh, how funny. Really, people are falliong from their chairs.
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[20.10.2014 13:55:06] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Mollys are bad enough, at least you seem to have humor
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[20.10.2014 13:55:34] <G>Flora: I'll take it as a compliment.
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[20.10.2014 13:56:09] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: a pity, intellect and fanatism. Or is it buisness that swept you to the gaian cause ?
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[20.10.2014 13:57:09] <G>Flora: Intellect.
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[20.10.2014 13:57:50] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: knowing something is wrong , even prooving it, does not justivy unlawful conduit
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[20.10.2014 13:58:43] <G>Flora: Goal justifies the means.
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[20.10.2014 13:58:53] <G>Flora: At least to some extent.
[20.10.2014 13:59:14] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: No they do not. Not even an inch
[20.10.2014 13:59:27] <G>Flora: You say so.
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[20.10.2014 14:00:08] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: That is what we stand for.
*
[20.10.2014 14:00:40] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] entered tradelane at New London D-6
* ( Communication on private channel to BAF|MN opened )
[20.10.2014 14:01:02] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Careful, merchant Navy. Gaian at unknown location in New London
[20.10.2014 14:01:04] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] exited tradelane at New London D-5
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[20.10.2014 14:01:19] <G>Flora: Bad memory, it seems...
[20.10.2014 14:01:25] BAF|MN-Hampshire: Understood, constable. Thanks for the update
*
[20.10.2014 14:02:14] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Sihghted
*
[20.10.2014 14:02:30] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: gaian at Canterbury
[20.10.2014 14:02:34] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] entered tradelane at New London D-3
* ( communication with the Gaian from now on over local com channels )
[20.10.2014 14:02:46] <G>Flora: Congrats for finaly noticing.
[20.10.2014 14:03:03] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] exited tradelane at New London D-2
* ( after checking the Gaian ship from a distance I took up position at Cambridge station. Her Position was about 3k above the Planet Dover´s north pole, ~ 9.5 k from me )
[20.10.2014 14:04:43] <G>Flora: You seem to be an unusualy passive officer.
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[20.10.2014 14:05:02] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Do you expect a scout to attack ?
[20.10.2014 14:05:12] <G>Flora: No.
[20.10.2014 14:05:16] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I am happy knowing where you are
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[20.10.2014 14:05:52] <G>Flora: But most of you folks tend to yell at me some empty threats and keep following me for no apparent reason.
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[20.10.2014 14:06:19] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I uphold the law. I am no bounty hunter.
[20.10.2014 14:06:42] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: The end is : to prevent you harming civilians. Not to kill you.
[20.10.2014 14:07:16] <G>Flora: Well, all those destroyers I'm meeting around here say otherwise...
[20.10.2014 14:07:36] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] entered tradelane at Newcastle E-4
[20.10.2014 14:08:05] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Do you complain about military ? I can feel with you, but that dioes not change anything, does it ?
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[20.10.2014 14:08:43] <G>Flora: It doesn't. I just don't have anyone to talk to at the moment.
[20.10.2014 14:08:49] <G>Flora: *sighs*
[20.10.2014 14:08:57] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] exited tradelane at Newcastle D-5
[20.10.2014 14:08:58] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: You could always surrender, and get a lighter penalty. Be repatriated in a jear or two, live a normal life
*
[20.10.2014 14:09:43] <G>Flora: Normal life? Yeah, right...
* ( private channel to BAF|MN for information )
[20.10.2014 14:10:35] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: she is at Canterbury
*
[20.10.2014 14:11:12] BAF|MN-Hampshire: need assistance?
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[20.10.2014 14:11:27] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Im not hunting her, only scouting
[20.10.2014 14:11:36] <G>Flora: Do you really belive that they'd keep me in jail for only 2 years?
* ( BAF|MN )
[20.10.2014 14:11:41] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: shes over the Planet, Im at the station... talking ;-)
* ( local )
[20.10.2014 14:12:36] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Well, it probably depends on you. On your crimes, if you want to get straight or not...
[20.10.2014 14:12:48] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: If you killed for a belief or for fun
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[20.10.2014 14:13:06] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: We are at war, sometimes there ar ways to get a pardon
[20.10.2014 14:13:06] <G>Flora: Crimes...
[20.10.2014 14:13:53] <G>Flora: What you call "crimes" for someone else may be the only way.
[20.10.2014 14:14:10] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Acts of violence are one thing, philosophy another
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[20.10.2014 14:14:24] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I do not question your motive, only your means
[20.10.2014 14:14:47] <G>Flora: Even if the motive is a good one?
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[20.10.2014 14:15:02] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Let me ask you a question ....
[20.10.2014 14:15:06] <G>Flora: Sure.
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[20.10.2014 14:15:26] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: If somebody does something wrong, something terrible.... does that justify more of the same ?
[20.10.2014 14:15:38] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Do two wrongs make a right ?
[20.10.2014 14:15:42] <G>Flora: Of course not.
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[20.10.2014 14:15:52] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: And there is the difficult part
[20.10.2014 14:16:26] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I looked at the reports, and I know how some systems look... I understand why the Gaian movement fights
[20.10.2014 14:16:36] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: But : ends never justify means
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[20.10.2014 14:17:01] <G>Flora: I can say the same about you.
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[20.10.2014 14:17:35] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Thanks, oh enemy mine. *laughs* That does not make it easier, but it helps with the time after duty
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[20.10.2014 14:18:23] <G>Flora: You're welcome.
*( closed in to about 5.5k as I noticed shield failures and fightinmg at the Gaians position , pictures lost with the rest . Gaian ship was fighting BAF reserve forces)
[20.10.2014 14:23:16] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: just took a pic for the album
*
[20.10.2014 14:23:26] <G>Flora: Good to know.
*
[20.10.2014 14:23:42] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: also I wanted tio know what is harming your shiled
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[20.10.2014 14:23:52] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: cpould be interesting
*( Gaian left position for the lane to Manchester )
[20.10.2014 14:23:52] <G>Flora[$26] entered tradelane at New London F-4
[20.10.2014 14:23:57] <G>Flora: Thanks for caring.
[20.10.2014 14:24:06] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] exited tradelane at New London D-3
[20.10.2014 14:24:18] <G>Flora[$26] exited tradelane at New London G-3
[20.10.2014 14:24:23] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] entered tradelane at New London F-4
*
[20.10.2014 14:24:44] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Oh well-... caring would be exagerated
[20.10.2014 14:24:46] <G>Flora[$26] exited jumpgate at Manchester B-4
[20.10.2014 14:24:49] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] exited tradelane at New London G-3
*
[20.10.2014 14:25:24] <G>Flora[$26] entered tradelane at Manchester C-4
[20.10.2014 14:25:30] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] entered tradelane at New London D-3
[20.10.2014 14:25:41] <G>Flora[$26] exited tradelane at Manchester D-4
[20.10.2014 14:25:46] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] entered tradelane at Manchester B-4
*
[20.10.2014 14:26:20] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] exited tradelane at Manchester D-4
( after loosing contact I circled to the BMF installation Fortitudine to check on the most likely targets and then proceeded to Holmfirth base in time to see a Gubship with gaian transponder codes undocking )
[20.10.2014 14:29:20] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: So...
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[20.10.2014 14:29:28] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Hm?
*
[20.10.2014 14:29:52] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: just taking some selfies
[20.10.2014 14:30:01] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Sure, sure.
* ( private channel to BAF|MN again )
[20.10.2014 14:31:33] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Warning : Gaian switched to Gunboat
[20.10.2014 14:31:38] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] exited tradelane at Manchester B-4
[20.10.2014 14:31:58] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: *sighs*
*
[20.10.2014 14:32:26] BAF|MN-Hampshire: Take care out there, constable
[20.10.2014 14:32:42] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: she is at the Manch >>< NL gate
[20.10.2014 14:32:50] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] entered tradelane at Newcastle D-5
[20.10.2014 14:32:51] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: underway to NL
[20.10.2014 14:32:51] <G>Gaian.Raven[$26] exited jumpgate at New London G-3
[20.10.2014 14:33:19] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] exited tradelane at Newcastle C-4
[20.10.2014 14:33:22] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] exited jumpgate at New London G-3
[20.10.2014 14:33:39] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] entered tradelane at Newcastle C-4
[20.10.2014 14:33:52] BAF|MN-Hampshire: Don't hesitate to request aid if you need to
[20.10.2014 14:34:06] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: she is currently off lane
[20.10.2014 14:34:10] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] exited tradelane at Newcastle E-4
[20.10.2014 14:34:25] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Why are you following me?
[20.10.2014 14:34:33] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Why not ?
*
[20.10.2014 14:34:43] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: To be sure ypou do not harm anybody
[20.10.2014 14:34:53] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Maybe because I don't want you to follow me?
[20.10.2014 14:34:54] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I am a scout, it is my job
[20.10.2014 14:35:03] /time
* ( next scan of the Gunboat , lost with the rest )
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[20.10.2014 14:35:39] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Seriously, is there something with my voice?
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[20.10.2014 14:36:04] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: why ? Not really, sounds fine
[20.10.2014 14:36:13] BAF|MN-Hampshire: I can launch my bomber if you need backup
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[20.10.2014 14:36:34] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I am angering her by following, bvut we are not firing jet
[20.10.2014 14:36:39] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Well, consirdering how many of you boys tend to hang around me I was suspecting that there has to be something...
*
[20.10.2014 14:36:59] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: *laughs* nope, I am not looking for panties
[20.10.2014 14:37:12] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Well, I guess that's simply my charm...
[20.10.2014 14:37:26] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: perhaps just a famous callsighn
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[20.10.2014 14:37:37] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: "Famous"?
*
[20.10.2014 14:38:09] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: lets say your name passes the desk regularily
[20.10.2014 14:38:18] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: *giggles*
[20.10.2014 14:38:30] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: I'll take it as a compliment.
*
[20.10.2014 14:38:40] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Jep... and that giggle is a telltale, too
[20.10.2014 14:38:49] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: *giggles*
*
[20.10.2014 14:39:53] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Well, I guess that that's why sir Hall himself has made his way to Somerset to ask me to get on his ship... *giggles*
[20.10.2014 14:40:06] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: er, what ?
[20.10.2014 14:40:11] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Oh, what a fun day it was...
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[20.10.2014 14:40:25] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Oh come on. You don't know who sir Hall is?
[20.10.2014 14:40:29] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: *sighs audibly* ok... point for you.
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[20.10.2014 14:40:55] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I just did not know he *invuites people
[20.10.2014 14:41:02] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Nah.
[20.10.2014 14:41:11] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] exited jumpgate at New London D-2
[20.10.2014 14:41:32] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: He said something along the lines of "Evacuate yourself to my ship before we'll scuttle yours"
[20.10.2014 14:41:36] BAF|MN-Hampshire[$24] entered tradelane at New London D-2
[20.10.2014 14:41:44] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: that sound more like him
[20.10.2014 14:41:58] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: But yeah, we all know what he wanted. *giggles*
*
[20.10.2014 14:42:33] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I will just black that bit of the report, more trouble than worth it *sighs*
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[20.10.2014 14:42:43] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Poor old man still looking for a company?
[20.10.2014 14:42:58] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: No idea, Im no high rank
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[20.10.2014 14:43:23] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: try asking him. *giggles*
[20.10.2014 14:43:37] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: perhaps after getting promoted far enough
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[20.10.2014 14:43:53] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: would be a nice way to stay at that rank
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[20.10.2014 14:44:09] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: What? Why? He seemed to be a very nice guy.
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[20.10.2014 14:44:35] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: it does not pay to insult high ranks
* ( incoming message from BAF now, joined com channels for easy coordination )
[20.10.2014 14:44:39] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Where's that Gaian?
[20.10.2014 14:44:51] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: at cambridge hole
[20.10.2014 14:45:03] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: holding contact, sir
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[20.10.2014 14:45:13] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Oh well, I guess that's just me...
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[20.10.2014 14:45:23] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: I'm fed up of looking over my shoulder...let's finish this
[20.10.2014 14:45:29] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: mark me on map, Im at about 5k from her
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[20.10.2014 14:46:20] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: But wait...
[20.10.2014 14:46:34] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Would such question be consirdered an insult?
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[20.10.2014 14:46:53] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: It depends on the sincerety of the question I suppose
[20.10.2014 14:47:04] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: no idea really
[20.10.2014 14:47:07] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: So try asking him nicely.
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[20.10.2014 14:47:22] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: ah... im a policeman, no blue blood diplomat
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[20.10.2014 14:47:40] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Shame, really.
[20.10.2014 14:47:50] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: I wouldn't mind knowing.
[20.10.2014 14:48:05] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Well, then I will pass on the report
[20.10.2014 14:48:14] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Great, thanks!
[20.10.2014 14:48:33] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: You donot want to repent and surrender ?
[20.10.2014 14:48:42] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Uhm...
[20.10.2014 14:48:46] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Why should I?
[20.10.2014 14:48:47] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Then you could ask him yourself
[20.10.2014 14:48:59] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Nah...
[20.10.2014 14:49:18] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Maybe another time...
[20.10.2014 14:49:34] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: A pity...bringing back Flora alive...
[20.10.2014 14:49:42] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: aha, there you are, terrorist
[20.10.2014 14:49:51] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Oh, it seems that someone more competent is coming!
[20.10.2014 14:50:21] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Not hard to be more competent than a terrorist, especially a university dropout
[20.10.2014 14:50:52] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: So, yeah, my dear... Leutenant Commander? Anyway, can you please ask Admiral Hall if he's really so desperate to find a
[20.10.2014 14:50:59] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: I bet the constable could take you out without working a sweat
[20.10.2014 14:51:11] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: woman so he asks female criminals to hop into his bomber? *giggles*
[20.10.2014 14:51:11] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: No to that , Sir. Scout duty
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[20.10.2014 14:51:37] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Why should I do you any favours?
[20.10.2014 14:51:48] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Common courtesy I guess?
[20.10.2014 14:52:11] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Why should I show any courtesy to a terrorist?
[20.10.2014 14:52:39] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Oh my, it seems that I've finaly found someone more resistand to my beauty...
[20.10.2014 14:52:50] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: I hate fighting in gas pockets
[20.10.2014 14:52:58] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Because we are Bretonian, Sir ? Violence is last refuge.
[20.10.2014 14:53:10] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Not when dealing with terrorists...
[20.10.2014 14:53:22] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Ouch, harsh little!
[20.10.2014 14:53:26] Radiation[$7] exited jumpgate at Cambridge G-4
[20.10.2014 14:53:30] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Then violence is the only answer...it's all they understand
[20.10.2014 14:53:44] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Of course, Sir. Please excuse my private opinion as policeman.
[20.10.2014 14:54:14] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Well, you are not used to dealing with such as these
[20.10.2014 14:54:18] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Can someone explain me why the only competent people here serve in the police?
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[20.10.2014 14:54:39] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Well, I will pass that question on, too. Madame.
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[20.10.2014 14:55:06] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: So far you folks at Armed Forces appear to be a band of bloodthirsty thugs.
[20.10.2014 14:55:14] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: No offence, of ourse.
[20.10.2014 14:55:21] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: my offer to you to surrender is active, Madame
[20.10.2014 14:55:22] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: So, terrorist, are you going to vacate the premesis or do we have to use force?
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[20.10.2014 14:55:36] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Aye, or you could surrender
[20.10.2014 14:55:53] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Why should I? I like this place. Those exploding gas clouds are so pretty, ain't they?
[20.10.2014 14:55:58] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: hah, US bloodthirsty...says the one who targets innocent civilians
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[20.10.2014 14:56:16] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: We ain't targeting innocents, my dear.
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[20.10.2014 14:56:30] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Thus betrayng their own nation by hindering the war effort
[20.10.2014 14:56:41] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Meh, "nation"...
[20.10.2014 14:56:52] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: It's almost as if you don't care for your own people
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[20.10.2014 14:57:07] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: I do care for my own people.
[20.10.2014 14:57:16] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Then why do you kill Bretonians?
[20.10.2014 14:57:24] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Bretonians are not my people.
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[20.10.2014 14:57:39] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Oh? I thought you were Cambride dropouts
[20.10.2014 14:57:49] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Some of us are.
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[20.10.2014 14:58:11] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: And yet you chose to kill those who came from the same background
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[20.10.2014 14:58:44] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: You see, my dear thug, we ain't going to understand each other.
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[20.10.2014 14:59:00] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Clearly not, as you seem to be spouting nonsence
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[20.10.2014 14:59:18] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: For you this may be a nonsense.
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[20.10.2014 14:59:24] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: If only you had gone to university, maybe you would be able to cummunicate effectively
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[20.10.2014 14:59:47] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Suprise. I was. What now?
[20.10.2014 14:59:51] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Your level of education leaves a lot to be desired, I fear...and that cannot be good for your cause
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[20.10.2014 15:00:15] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Now, do you surrender?
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[20.10.2014 15:00:21] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Why should I?
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[20.10.2014 15:00:33] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: becasue the alternative is...
[20.10.2014 15:00:46] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Seriously?
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[20.10.2014 15:00:58] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: seriously
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[20.10.2014 15:01:05] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Because you are no uncaring pirate, but an intelligent woman able to think, and do much good for ecologi...
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[20.10.2014 15:01:11] <G>Gaian.Raven: Floraa: You folks can't learn on your own mistakes...
[20.10.2014 15:01:21] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: ecology.... but only if you are not hunted as a terrorist
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[20.10.2014 15:01:39] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: One does not "learn" a mistake, one "learns from", you philistine
[20.10.2014 15:01:56] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Grammar wars now?
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[20.10.2014 15:02:02] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: How cruel of you!
[20.10.2014 15:02:08] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Well, you claim to have an education, proove it
[20.10.2014 15:02:21] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Running out of fuel. I have to return to base.
[20.10.2014 15:02:39] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Well... the report will be filed. Good hunting, sir
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[20.10.2014 15:02:48] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Have a nice day!
[20.10.2014 15:03:14] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: Gave up so fast?
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[20.10.2014 15:03:22] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: And Flora ? If you survive : pass a message, and I will get you a pardon if you surrender. My word on it.... no total pardon
[20.10.2014 15:03:29] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: but at least a chance
*( second BAF signing into com channel )
[20.10.2014 15:03:32] BAF|Cdre.C.Brooks: //rp?
[20.10.2014 15:03:38] <G>Gaian.Raven: Flora: I'll consirder it.
[20.10.2014 15:03:46] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: //If you like
[20.10.2014 15:03:49] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Gaian bomber at cambridge gate : Flora
[20.10.2014 15:03:58] BAF|Cdre.C.Brooks: Aye
[20.10.2014 15:04:07] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Somerset asteroid Field
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[20.10.2014 15:04:25] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: It's a bomber? Dang
[20.10.2014 15:04:28] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: seems she jumped to Cambridge, eh ?
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[20.10.2014 15:04:36] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: er, my fault : Giunboat
[20.10.2014 15:04:38] 2014-10-20 15:04:40 SMT
[20.10.2014 15:04:38] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: sry
[20.10.2014 15:04:41] BAF|Cdre.C.Brooks: I'll be heading into Cambridge then
[20.10.2014 15:04:44] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: GB, Gaian.Raven
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[20.10.2014 15:04:57] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Im off, sorry. returning to base
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BPA)William.E.Barnikel has requested to dock
[20.10.2014 15:06:10] <G>Gaian.Raven[$26] exited jumpgate at Manchester B-4
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[20.10.2014 15:07:18] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.: Seems she doubled back to Manchester
[20.10.2014 15:07:21] BAF|Cdre.C.Brooks: I see
[20.10.2014 15:07:49] BAF|LtCdr.Simon.Aldwyn.[$24] exited tradelane at New London F-4
[20.10.2014 15:07:50] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: good hunting, Sirs. Barnikel out
[20.10.2014 15:08:15] Shutdown
In short : I scouted her, followd her till BAF required location information, and left afterwards as my supplies ran low ( // I could not stay online at that moment ).
Here I finish my report.
In the name of the Queen and her people
W.E. Barnikel
A long an uneventful gravedigger shift, but I am happy to say that tonight no harm has befallen any bretonian citizens, and no guest in our Majesties great Kingdom had the need to call for help.
After a quiet time checking the inner core of her highness realm I decided to do a thorough check of stations and jump holes, though I did not quite manage to pass all known points due to to minor occurances.
There also is a new installation directly at Planet New London, called Bletchely park . Rumours speak of it as a BIS Installation, and I can confirm open docking protocol to BPA) , but I can not find any information in official Base registry. Passing this on to my superiors.
In Dublin there is the known Installation called Hochshild Gold mining. Correct docking protocol and at more than 10k distance from Greaves.
At Ilfracombe there is no change. No signs of misuse of licence or smuggling.
In Manchester there is no sign of any trouble at Fortitudine and Forti-Sec. No sign of any actifity to be precise.
Passing other known threats to the Queens Realm, I report only the usual occurances at Arranmore , Montezuma , Mactan and Klaksvik outpost, though I must report that expecially the somewhat difficult to place presence of a mysterious Battleship Atum brought deep sorrow to me.
I proudly request you to admit me to requisition a Templar from the BPA) fundus so that I may further assist our quest to fulfill our duty towards her Majesty Carina and our fellow Bretonians.
In the name of the Queen
William Earnest Barnikel
Patrol Reports: 4 ( including this one )
Waterhole Posts: will follow soon, so far only at Fortitudine
Escorts: 1 ( with a senior officer to Liberty and back )
Arrests/Kills: 0
Fines Levied: 0
Tax/Fines/Licence/Contraband Value: .-
I must report minor problems with the protocol system of the Templar, so I changed the Hussar to the Paladin I had cleared for training and started on my usual patrol as reports about increased traffic came in, Sir.
After some more checking out the common smuggler corridors including tutoring a decieved trader without papers and a short sitin at Kanterbury I noticed a strange group of unknown ships at long range scanners in Cortez, centred on a libertonian officer of the 5th, and this for quite a while.
I decided to check and flew to Cortez where I met these ships midlane from Planet Curacao to the libertonian gate to California.
In short :
The ship named "cres" seems to belong to a very peculiar trader. No identification papers, and he spoke nearly no english. I cautioned him to get his Identification fixed and let him unload the Marines he was transporting at Southhampton shipjard. I set no fee, but will do so if he repeates his negligence.
A libertonian officer decided to escalate a border situation with one or two unknown ships and one of her majesties Privateers , I managed to deescalate it, but the Privateer has not sent me any reciept so far.
Neither have the two officers sent me any official declatrations on the usus of any *minor case rule* or contraband status according to the amount of the commodity, nor did they send me the scans of the mysterious ships in time for my report. I will keep my scanners ready, Sir.
The known Gaian criminal Flora is active and commonly uses the New London to Cambridge jump hole.
I have had no direct contact today but also have recieved no report of violence.
I escorted a Zoner from the Dublin gate to Cambridge in time for the fireworks.
Scans are affixed here , for point a, b and d in my report.
Logfile is affixed, and I hope I have deescalated a potentially nasty situation in a fitting way. I would greet any feedback or critique here, Sir.
Code:
>>> I have again shortened the raw file for simplicity, the raw file can easily be sent if neccesary <<<
< * I did not manage to scan the vessle from wich the com starting with *Argo:Antares:* came, I did not even see it clearly before closing to the group of ships. Same for the Fulcrum / Ivy... the vessle left before I coud scan it.>
[22.10.2014 19:16:58] Argo: Antares: But yanno thats fine by me navy, u like that, i can get ya plenty more! *chuckles*
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[22.10.2014 19:17:06] George:Anderson: Under whose authority?
[22.10.2014 19:17:17] FKS-Ronin: Classified.
[22.10.2014 19:17:17] George:Anderson: You act as if you own the space
[22.10.2014 19:17:30] George:Anderson: But does treaty of curacoa even have a mention of Privateers?
[22.10.2014 19:17:41] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Good day, Gentlemen.
[22.10.2014 19:17:43] 5th|Jack.O'neill: I don't think so
[22.10.2014 19:18:01] Fulcrum: Ivy:Oh..hey there..
[22.10.2014 19:18:11] FKS-Ronin: Hello officer. I have problem with two over-reactive LN guys.
[22.10.2014 19:18:13] Argo: Antares: Sorry navy, I like my synth pot where its at!
[22.10.2014 19:18:32] 5th|Jack.O'neill: Greetings BPA
[22.10.2014 19:18:55] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Why, we are all in Cortez here, are we not ? I am sure we all respect the treaty, so there should be no problems ?
[22.10.2014 19:19:00] FKS-Ronin: They are claiming that even 1 unit of Synth Marijuana is contraband.
[22.10.2014 19:19:23] 5th|Jack.O'neill: Well Liberty LAw is considering any ammount of synth marijuana as contraband
[22.10.2014 19:19:31] 5th|Jack.O'neill: no no 5 units just checked it to be sure
[22.10.2014 19:19:37] 5th|Jack.O'neill: It was modified
[22.10.2014 19:19:44] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: A unit of contraband is a unit of contraband, but nothing to fight over.
[22.10.2014 19:19:56] George:Anderson: It is illegal to have any amount of these goods on your person at any time: *list*
[22.10.2014 19:20:06] George:Anderson: Section One, Article One
[22.10.2014 19:20:10] George:Anderson: As easy as it gets
[22.10.2014 19:20:20] FKS-Ronin: Strange... Was BPA and BAF informed about that, officer?
[22.10.2014 19:20:32] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Who is carrying the stuff ? Who is charging ? And how much ?
[22.10.2014 19:20:45] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I see none in my scans
[22.10.2014 19:20:53] George:Anderson: It was a vessel who was "under protection" of this unknown privateer
[22.10.2014 19:21:07] 5th|Jack.O'neill: And the vessel just cloacked before you arrived
[22.10.2014 19:21:08] George:Anderson: And while we were checking records, that vessel disappeared.
[22.10.2014 19:21:30] 5th|Jack.O'neill: oh wait my logs indicate that you just arrived when he cloacked
[22.10.2014 19:21:51] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Ah, and you have scans of the offender ? Then I suggest you file a report. I did see another ship for a moment, jes...
[22.10.2014 19:22:16] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Well... Officer Anderson ?
[22.10.2014 19:22:36] 5th|Jack.O'neill: No need for scans when he cloacked he said one little sentence whats enough
[22.10.2014 19:22:38] George:Anderson: Whya are you obstructing the justice, officer?
[22.10.2014 19:22:47] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Do you want to press a charge ? Or is this a matter of principle or a minor matter ?
[22.10.2014 19:22:55] George:Anderson: The criminal admited his guilt just as he cloaked
[22.10.2014 19:23:03] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I am trying to deescalate a border situation, Officer
[22.10.2014 19:23:07] George:Anderson: Officer, why are you even here?
[22.10.2014 19:23:16] George:Anderson: Is that the job for police?
[22.10.2014 19:23:16] 5th|Jack.O'neill: Gues what
[22.10.2014 19:23:37] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Because long range scanners showed seveal ships here in Cortez for a long period, and I got curious
[22.10.2014 19:23:55] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: And seeing a Navy officer, I came to see i my help was needed
[22.10.2014 19:24:29] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I would like to see the scans of the cloaced ship, that is by far the most serious matter I hear here
[22.10.2014 19:24:39] Death: RNC-Limburg was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
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[22.10.2014 19:24:59] George:Anderson: I believe you are out of place here.
[22.10.2014 19:25:01] FKS-Ronin: BPA officer. One of their vessels had one unit of Synth Marijuhaha.
[22.10.2014 19:25:15] 5th|Jack.O'neill: like i said we don't need scanns. He said one little sentence just before he cloacked
[22.10.2014 19:25:16] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: a handful of synth weed is no major smuggle, but a ship cloaking to evade Police is.
[22.10.2014 19:25:28] FKS-Ronin: What is not considered smuggling goods in Bretonia, am I right?
[22.10.2014 19:25:30] 5th|Jack.O'neill: Sorry Navy i like my synth pack where is at
[22.10.2014 19:25:41] FKS-Ronin: And technically, they were not in Liberty Space.
[22.10.2014 19:25:42] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Hm, then I suggest we both pass this on, so we can ceep an eye open for the offender, to question him
[22.10.2014 19:25:48] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Wrong
[22.10.2014 19:25:58] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: This is Libertonian space, and bretonian space
[22.10.2014 19:26:03] FKS-Ronin: Ah, this one.
[22.10.2014 19:26:07] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: this is Cortez
[22.10.2014 19:26:07] 5th|Jack.O'neill: I told you privateer
[22.10.2014 19:26:10] FKS-Ronin: But now we have other problem.
[22.10.2014 19:26:16] George:Anderson: FKS-Ronin, you are guilty of obstructing the course of justice.
[22.10.2014 19:26:22] George:Anderson: What do you have to say in your defence/
[22.10.2014 19:26:26] FKS-Ronin: Excuse me?
[22.10.2014 19:26:38] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Officer ?
[22.10.2014 19:26:41] 5th|Jack.O'neill: *lights a cigarette*THis is getting even more intresting
[22.10.2014 19:26:45] FKS-Ronin: I am not obstructing justice. I was working to the letter to the BRETONIAN war.
[22.10.2014 19:26:55] FKS-Ronin: law*
[22.10.2014 19:27:15] George:Anderson: By claiming the vessel possesing the sontrolled substance you forced me to check through all accessible records to confirm
[22.10.2014 19:27:18] 5th|Jack.O'neill: by helping a criminal?
[22.10.2014 19:27:18] George:Anderson: Your side of the story
[22.10.2014 19:27:32] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Force ? It is our duty and pleasure, Officer
[22.10.2014 19:27:51] FKS-Ronin: Listen up, it was an accident those vessels came here.
[22.10.2014 19:27:58] George:Anderson: Since there are no records available, it mean you have no authority over protecting what is assumed a criminal in the eyes
[22.10.2014 19:28:01] FKS-Ronin: I was escorting them to the Bretonia Territory.
[22.10.2014 19:28:03] George:Anderson: Of Liberty Laws
[22.10.2014 19:28:19] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Then file a report, officer. Where is the problem ?
[22.10.2014 19:28:42] FKS-Ronin: We were dropped from TL after pirate ambush.
[22.10.2014 19:28:43] 5th|Jack.O'neill: And sitting at the Liberty Owned trade lanes facing to California jumpgate?
[22.10.2014 19:28:45] FKS-Ronin: And that's it.
[22.10.2014 19:29:07] George:Anderson: Officer, please return to Bretonia and perform your duties there.
[22.10.2014 19:29:17] FKS-Ronin: This is not proof of anything. We could be firing the vessels that were back from us.
[22.10.2014 19:29:18] George:Anderson: You are constantly impeding our investigation
[22.10.2014 19:29:21] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I am performing my duties, fellow officer.
[22.10.2014 19:29:31] George:Anderson: You are obstructing the course of justice as well
[22.10.2014 19:29:47] FKS-Ronin: It is not smart what you speak right now, Navy.
[22.10.2014 19:29:53] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Quite the countrary, I am here to see that the law is followed. Libertonian AAND bretonian law, as per statutes of Cortez
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[22.10.2014 19:30:37] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I would suggest we deescalate this, Officer Anderson. We are allies, not enemies
[22.10.2014 19:30:37] George:Anderson: Alright
[22.10.2014 19:30:37] FKS-Ronin: It will be noted that someone from Navy charges the BPA officer.
[22.10.2014 19:30:43] George:Anderson: So the law of Liberty was not followed
[22.10.2014 19:30:49] George:Anderson: We are trying to investigate it
[22.10.2014 19:30:59] George:Anderson: And you are constantly impeding this
[22.10.2014 19:31:04] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I greet that. I will ghladly report the incident as well.
[22.10.2014 19:31:18] FKS-Ronin: We are good then.
[22.10.2014 19:31:21] George:Anderson: No we are not
[22.10.2014 19:31:26] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Please pass along the scans of the mysterious cloaced vessle, we will seek it out
[22.10.2014 19:31:32] George:Anderson: You still have not answered my questions
[22.10.2014 19:31:45] FKS-Ronin: Shoot it our then.
[22.10.2014 19:31:50] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Wich one, Officer Anderson ?
[22.10.2014 19:31:55] George:Anderson: I asked what do you have to say in your defence?
[22.10.2014 19:31:59] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Ronin ? What is this ?
[22.10.2014 19:32:02] FKS-Ronin: I already did that.
[22.10.2014 19:32:03] George:Anderson: Officer, you are not being questioned here
[22.10.2014 19:32:06] George:Anderson: Please do not interfere
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[22.10.2014 19:32:23] FKS-Ronin: He has full law to defend me, Navy.
[22.10.2014 19:32:33] FKS-Ronin: Because I am working under Bretonian letter of marque.
[22.10.2014 19:32:40] 5th|Jack.O'neill: really?
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[22.10.2014 19:32:54] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Privateer, the queen wishes no strife with allies
[22.10.2014 19:32:58] FKS-Ronin: And according to the BRETONIAN law, one unit of Marijuana is NOT illlegal.
[22.10.2014 19:33:10] George:Anderson: According to Libertonian law, it is illegal
[22.10.2014 19:33:16] 5th|Jack.O'neill: last time i saw one of privateers he pirated a civilian trader just 7K from curacao
[22.10.2014 19:33:31] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Is that true, Privateer ?
[22.10.2014 19:33:40] FKS-Ronin: It wasn't me for sure.
[22.10.2014 19:33:43] George:Anderson: And when we were trying to enforce the laws, you told us that the criminal is under your protection
[22.10.2014 19:33:55] FKS-Ronin: Due to our law, it was not criminal.
[22.10.2014 19:34:00] George:Anderson: During which he cloaked to evade the justice, with your help, I might add.
[22.10.2014 19:34:19] FKS-Ronin: Moreover, he has his Marijuana prescribed by a docs from... Not sure who Junkers used.
[22.10.2014 19:34:22] George:Anderson: Because I was forced, by your words, to look it up in our records to find nothing
[22.10.2014 19:34:52] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Er, what ? Are we loking for reasons to blame everything on everybody ?
[22.10.2014 19:34:56] George:Anderson: And was unable to prevent person with Synthetic Marijuana from cloaking away and escaping.
[22.10.2014 19:34:58] FKS-Ronin: It was their choice they went away, not mine. I mean, seriously? You will whine about one unit?
[22.10.2014 19:35:11] George:Anderson: You told it was "protected" by you.
[22.10.2014 19:35:16] FKS-Ronin: I would understand ship filled with CARDAMINE.
[22.10.2014 19:35:18] George:Anderson: Do you protect criminals?
[22.10.2014 19:35:28] FKS-Ronin: Protected against pirates, of course.
[22.10.2014 19:35:39] George:Anderson: You said you were escorting Argo from Liberty?
[22.10.2014 19:35:59] FKS-Ronin: I have joined them on the gate to California.
[22.10.2014 19:36:05] George:Anderson: Than you admit you escorted a criminal from Liberty due to him having controlled substance?
[22.10.2014 19:36:24] FKS-Ronin: Has BPA been informed about change on Marijuana?
[22.10.2014 19:36:33] George:Anderson: Do not evade the question.
[22.10.2014 19:36:42] George:Anderson: Do not obstruct the course of justice, AGAIN.
[22.10.2014 19:36:44] FKS-Ronin: I am asking advice on this one.
[22.10.2014 19:36:52] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: There has been no notification, but this is not the point, Ronin.
[22.10.2014 19:37:12] George:Anderson: The investigation is still ongoing taking into account that it happened just minutes ago
[22.10.2014 19:37:28] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: The question is if you scanned him, and - even if I might opoint out that a single unit is not a heavy case - you escorted him
[22.10.2014 19:37:29] Death: DeathRock was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[22.10.2014 19:37:30] 5th|Jack.O'neill: *smokes*
[22.10.2014 19:37:42] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: but this is lawmongering
[22.10.2014 19:37:42] FKS-Ronin: I did a scan.
[22.10.2014 19:37:59] FKS-Ronin: He informed me: primo, he got that for medical purposes.
[22.10.2014 19:38:08] George:Anderson: I follow laws to the letter and I expect the same from people in Liberty
[22.10.2014 19:38:18] George:Anderson: You disrespect the law and you disrespect me.
[22.10.2014 19:38:30] FKS-Ronin: Secundo, he informed me that anything under 5 units is not illegal in Liberty.
[22.10.2014 19:38:33] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: So. Do you wish to press a charge on escorting a smuggler, Officer Anderson ?
[22.10.2014 19:38:41] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Here, in Cortez ?
[22.10.2014 19:38:44] FKS-Ronin: Having one unit is not smuggling.
[22.10.2014 19:38:52] 5th|Jack.O'neill: Well he did not know about the LAW change
[22.10.2014 19:38:55] George:Anderson: It's just possessing contraband
[22.10.2014 19:39:01] FKS-Ronin: As well as Argo did not.
[22.10.2014 19:39:16] George:Anderson: Not knowing the law doesn't excuse from breaking them
[22.10.2014 19:39:18] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: *sighs audibly* Is this a first offense ?
[22.10.2014 19:39:29] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: or a repeated and known offender ?
[22.10.2014 19:39:50] George:Anderson: It is irrelevant to the case.
[22.10.2014 19:39:54] FKS-Ronin: //If not you, they would be smashed in fact.
[22.10.2014 19:40:05] FKS-Ronin: //My ID allows to attack them, but not to demand contraband.
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[22.10.2014 19:40:11] George:Anderson: Pilot of Ronin admitted to escorting a person who possessed contraband.
[22.10.2014 19:40:23] 5th|Jack.O'neill: Lets make this easy Anderson
[22.10.2014 19:40:26] George:Anderson: A confession was made on his own accord.
[22.10.2014 19:40:29] 5th|Jack.O'neill: there are 2 options
[22.10.2014 19:40:40] 5th|Jack.O'neill: 1 is you warn him and we go home
[22.10.2014 19:41:00] Death: mook was put out of action by Werepony (Gun).
[22.10.2014 19:41:12] FKS-Ronin: //Forget that, ID was not clear on lines.
[22.10.2014 19:41:17] 5th|Jack.O'neill: 2 is you arrest him wich means he will have to come with us
[22.10.2014 19:41:31] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Officer Anderson ? Do you wish to press a charge ?
[22.10.2014 19:41:33] George:Anderson: There is always an easier and more suitable option.
[22.10.2014 19:42:09] George:Anderson: If you admit to being guilty of aiding a criminal and obstructing the course of justice, you will be fined in accordance to law
[22.10.2014 19:42:14] 5th|Jack.O'neill: *smokes*
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[22.10.2014 19:42:42] George:Anderson: Please note that I have verbal confession from you.
[22.10.2014 19:42:44] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: For a first offense in a minor case, without the contraband at hand... oha. Lets see a figure, Officer ?
[22.10.2014 19:43:37] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: May I add that a report is also going to BPA ? As a lecture case on Cortez law enforcement ?
[22.10.2014 19:43:47] FKS-Ronin: I admit escorting vessel with SM. But it was unknown either to me and to those two fellow Junkers.
[22.10.2014 19:43:55] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: By the way, by military personel, not from LPI ?
[22.10.2014 19:44:07] FKS-Ronin: If it was illegal, why haven't you stopped them on there?
[22.10.2014 19:44:34] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Do you realy want to start all that paperwork, Officer Anderson ? Why ? Is there a military reason behind all this ?
[22.10.2014 19:44:44] George:Anderson: Because you said it was under your protection. Since it was the first time I hear of Privateer protection, I was checking the
[22.10.2014 19:44:49] George:Anderson: The Laws and Treaties.
[22.10.2014 19:44:50] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Schall I call BIS for assistance ?
[22.10.2014 19:44:50] FKS-Ronin: Or perhaps it is trying to make drama in the Cortez, where different laws of the different houses exclude each other.
[22.10.2014 19:45:22] FKS-Ronin: And fighting over ONE unit of SM is something that could be avoided in the paperwork.
[22.10.2014 19:45:24] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: I do not understand you, Officer Anderson. I understand the law and the principle...
[22.10.2014 19:45:33] George:Anderson: It's not about one unit of contraband
[22.10.2014 19:45:38] FKS-Ronin: It is about THIS.
[22.10.2014 19:45:43] George:Anderson: It's the fact you blatantly obstructed the course of justice
[22.10.2014 19:45:44] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: but not your personal motivation to go so far in this case
[22.10.2014 19:45:48] FKS-Ronin: What proves you are resource wasting...
[22.10.2014 19:46:09] 5th|Jack.O'neill: Anything but an agent from a damn inteligence agency
[22.10.2014 19:46:11] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Ronin, I bid you ceep your tongue. We need no escalation with allies
[22.10.2014 19:46:12] George:Anderson: Then you are given a chance to compensate for wasting resources in trying to apprehend criminals.
[22.10.2014 19:46:18] FKS-Ronin: Hai.
[22.10.2014 19:46:46] George:Anderson: On the count of associating with illegal activity and obstructing the course of justice, you are charged two million credits.
[22.10.2014 19:46:49] Death: Alvaro.Montoro[TBH] was put out of action by HMS-Antioch (Gun).
[22.10.2014 19:47:14] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Ronin, I advise you to transfer the fine, but I would like a copy of the reciept for my report
[22.10.2014 19:47:23] FKS-Ronin: What is the fine then?
[22.10.2014 19:47:30] 5th|Jack.O'neill: *smokes* 2 millionSC
[22.10.2014 19:47:33] 5th|Jack.O'neill: $
[22.10.2014 19:47:38] George:Anderson: One million credits for each count of law breach.
[22.10.2014 19:47:40] FKS-Ronin: I am just tired by those resource wasting officers.
[22.10.2014 19:48:02] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: well, then lets get this... border drama... closed
[22.10.2014 19:48:08] George:Anderson: First payment received.
[22.10.2014 19:48:09] 5th|Jack.O'neill: Iam tired of damn privateers who think they can do anything*smokes*
[22.10.2014 19:48:15] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: ah, the flies are thick
[22.10.2014 19:48:30] FKS-Ronin: Here you go.
[22.10.2014 19:48:32] 5th|Jack.O'neill: other 1 recived
[22.10.2014 19:48:50] FKS-Ronin: Next time, inform Kingdom of Bretonia about changes.
[22.10.2014 19:48:54] George:Anderson: Do not commit any crimes and you will avoid prosecution.
[22.10.2014 19:49:03] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Hm... oh well, what a day.
[22.10.2014 19:49:08] 5th|Jack.O'neill: Next time search the neural net
[22.10.2014 19:49:10] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Well met Officers.
[22.10.2014 19:49:12] 5th|Jack.O'neill: for changes
[22.10.2014 19:49:14] George:Anderson: The change is as old as six months.
[22.10.2014 19:49:23] George:Anderson: That's at least when I returned to active duty
[22.10.2014 19:49:25] FKS-Ronin: Well, it was Libertonian fault here, officer.
[22.10.2014 19:49:30] George:Anderson: No, it was not.
[22.10.2014 19:49:38] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: We do not seek faults, we have Gauls, Ronin
[22.10.2014 19:49:42] George:Anderson: It was your inability to consult Liberty Laws
[22.10.2014 19:49:49] FKS-Ronin: Informing Bretonian Authorities should be the most first thing to do.
[22.10.2014 19:50:03] George:Anderson: Bretonian authorities are not above anyone else
[22.10.2014 19:50:06] George:Anderson: Such arrogance...
[22.10.2014 19:50:07] FKS-Ronin: You wouldn't be so brave outside your uniform.
[22.10.2014 19:50:29] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Jes... I see all those advocats and lawyers and bureaucrats filing tons of stuff, Ronin... while the Valours come
[22.10.2014 19:50:34] FKS-Ronin: You are the arrogant one. It is not official, but Private note.
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[22.10.2014 19:50:44] FKS-Ronin: Ronin, out.
[22.10.2014 19:50:45] George:Anderson: Tread carefully.
[22.10.2014 19:51:05] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Well, Officer O'neill. Have a nice day *laughs*
[22.10.2014 19:51:14] 5th|Jack.O'neill: You too
[22.10.2014 19:51:24] 5th|Jack.O'neill: Admiral O'neill out.
* <<< at this part the two ... arguing officers had already left and the ... Admilral ? Is that true ? A simple Bomber, no special marking... ? And Officer O'Neil and her majesties humble servant left the scene too. >>>
[22.10.2014 19:54:46] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] exited jumpgate at Manchester F-2
[22.10.2014 19:54:54] OK Sensor network monitoring all traffic
[22.10.2014 19:55:09] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] entered tradelane at Manchester F-2
[22.10.2014 19:55:23] <G>Gaian.Raven[$2] entered tradelane at Manchester C-4
[22.10.2014 19:55:39] SkyLark[$49] exited jumpgate at Manchester G-4
[22.10.2014 19:55:41] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] exited tradelane at Manchester D-4
[22.10.2014 19:55:44] <G>Gaian.Raven[$2] exited tradelane at Manchester B-4
[22.10.2014 19:55:58] SkyLark[$49] entered tradelane at Manchester G-4
[22.10.2014 19:56:02] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] entered tradelane at Manchester D-4
[22.10.2014 19:56:11] <G>Gaian.Raven[$2] exited jumpgate at New London G-3
* <<< I decided to follow the known Gaian Gunboat to her probable target : the Cambridge jump hole, but I came too late. She had already jumped, and I did not follow her through the jump. >>>
[22.10.2014 19:57:17] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] exited jumpgate at New London G-3
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[22.10.2014 19:58:22] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies[$50] exited jumpgate at New London B-6
[22.10.2014 19:58:31] /showscan$ 50
[22.10.2014 19:58:31] Ageira Mark IIc Fusion Reactor,Silencer CM Dropper,Train Cruise Disruptor,Cerberus Cruiser Turret,Cerberus Cruiser Turret,Zoner Cruiser Turret,Zoner Cruiser Turret,Zoner Cruiser Turret,Zoner Cruiser Turret,Zoner Cruiser Turret,Zoner Cruiser Turret,Silencer CM Flare,Armor Upgrade Mk VIII
* <<< and here comes the second part of my report : the Zoner explorer >>>
[22.10.2014 20:00:41] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: This is Commander Abonwood on an open frequency to Bretonian Authorities. Helloo out there
[22.10.2014 20:00:48] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: copy
[22.10.2014 20:00:50] <G>Gaian.Raven[$2] entered tradelane at Cambridge C-3
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[22.10.2014 20:01:21] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: I am requesting Permission and Escort for my Ship, the Sea of Starrry Skies through to Cambridge Research Station
[22.10.2014 20:01:44] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: name me your location and I will ecort you if possible
[22.10.2014 20:01:59] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: Currently we are by the Dublin Jumpgate
[22.10.2014 20:02:17] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: coming, give me 3 minutes
[22.10.2014 20:02:27] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: Copy
[22.10.2014 20:02:28] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: perhaps 5
* <<< well, and the voyage was... underlayed by music >>>
[22.10.2014 20:02:57] RNS-Tonnant: *The majestic, gold-heavy Gallic anthem starts shaking the system at maximum volume*
[22.10.2014 20:03:24] STA|PrideOfOmega: MacFarlane: Computer has never done this before...
[22.10.2014 20:03:54] Trevor.Hunterfield: Trevor: What? Veronica: Incoming transmission from Sage Hunterfield. Trevor: One moment.
[22.10.2014 20:03:56] RNS-Tonnant: *You can also hear blunt, metalic thumps, which means that the emitting ship is stuck between space waste*
[22.10.2014 20:04:24] STA|PrideOfOmega: Doctor Macfarlane: ooh err
[22.10.2014 20:04:39] STA|PrideOfOmega: Doctor Macfarlane: *starts up the siren*
* <<< here I reached the Zoner explorer, scanned her and decided to clear the voyage permit. >>>
[22.10.2014 20:04:43] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Well met, Sea o the skies
[22.10.2014 20:04:48] RNS-Lame: Amanelle: these Junkers are everywhere. You Bretonians don't have a sense of ecology.
[22.10.2014 20:05:06] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: scan is in order, I will escort you to your destination
[22.10.2014 20:05:12] FKS-Ronin: //I need to check Liberty Law.
[22.10.2014 20:05:14] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: passage allowance issued
[22.10.2014 20:05:18] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: Much obliged
[22.10.2014 20:05:22] FKS-Ronin: //As well as those folks.
[22.10.2014 20:05:34] STA|PrideOfOmega: Macfarlane: Requesting permission to pick up the mauled and injured?
[22.10.2014 20:05:36] STA|PrideOfOmega[$3] exited tradelane at New London D-3
[22.10.2014 20:05:39] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: We shall b underway
[22.10.2014 20:05:42] HMS-Antioch: Sir William: Well the better to keep you out Gaul!
[22.10.2014 20:05:55] /invite sea_of_starry_skies
<<< from here on all conversation with the escorted Zoner was private >>>
[22.10.2014 20:06:08] Trevor.Hunterfield: Trevor: Anyone tell me where the hell my brother is!
[22.10.2014 20:06:19] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: As you hear, there is a little commotion in the system
[22.10.2014 20:06:25] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: clear
[22.10.2014 20:06:36] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: Indeed, we have no issue with the gauls.
[22.10.2014 20:06:52] Trevor.Hunterfield: *Static coming from radio* Trevor, meet me on planet. I got something.
[22.10.2014 20:06:56] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Well... at the moment perhaps, but I am no politican
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[22.10.2014 20:07:05] Trevor.Hunterfield: *Static* Trevor: Copy that.
[22.10.2014 20:07:19] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: You make a good point..but i cannot allow a house war to intervene with my research
[22.10.2014 20:07:46] HMS-Antioch: Sir William: You Gauls... will know fear...
[22.10.2014 20:07:46] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] exited tradelane at New London G-6
[22.10.2014 20:08:08] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Well, I am a policeman, no diplomat either. I will escort you to your destination to see that you travel safely
[22.10.2014 20:08:09] <G>Gaian.Raven[$2] entered tradelane at Cambridge E-5
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[22.10.2014 20:08:17] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: many thanks
[22.10.2014 20:08:24] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies[$50] exited jumpgate at Cambridge B-3
[22.10.2014 20:08:25] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: It is my pleasure and my duty
[22.10.2014 20:09:10] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: A very fine ship, your vessle. I must admit curiosity
[22.10.2014 20:09:28] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: Yes, one of the best Zoner Engineered ships to date
[22.10.2014 20:09:38] <G>Gaian.Raven[$2] exited tradelane at Cambridge E-3
[22.10.2014 20:09:47] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies[$50] entered tradelane at Cambridge C-4
[22.10.2014 20:09:47] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] entered tradelane at Cambridge C-4
[22.10.2014 20:09:52] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: possible Gaian Gunboat ahead
[22.10.2014 20:10:00] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: Purpose built for exploration and Scientific stu- understood
[22.10.2014 20:10:04] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: lets see if Flora is already gone
[22.10.2014 20:10:17] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: clear, good
[22.10.2014 20:10:18] BPA)William.E.Barnikel[$14] exited tradelane at Cambridge D-6
[22.10.2014 20:10:18] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies[$50] exited tradelane at Cambridge D-6
[22.10.2014 20:10:32] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: she must have left a moment ago
[22.10.2014 20:10:34] <G>Gaian.Raven[$2] entered tradelane at Cambridge D-3
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[22.10.2014 20:10:43] Death: RNS-Tonnant was put out of action by BAF|HMS-Caledonia (Gun).
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[22.10.2014 20:10:47] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: Your assistance is much appreciate, my ship will be moored here for a while. If theres anything me and my crew
[22.10.2014 20:10:53] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: Can do to assist, let us know
[22.10.2014 20:11:08] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: A pleasure, thanks. I am in duty
[22.10.2014 20:11:19] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Well met and... good research ?
[22.10.2014 20:11:29] BPA)William.E.Barnikel: Safe travels, Zoner.
[22.10.2014 20:11:35] Sea_Of_Starry_Skies: Abonwood: Safe Skies Officer
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[22.10.2014 20:13:12] 2014-10-22 20:13:21 SMT Traffic control alert: BPA)William.E.Barnikel has requested to dock
[22.10.2014 20:13:59] Shutdown
Reporting back to base , Sir. I do appreciate the issuing of the Templar and will sign him in as soon as the papers have been cleared, but I will rely on the Templar till then.
In the name of the Queen and the people of Bretonnia !
Cst. Barnikel , William Earnest.
Report #6 , 26./10./ 821 AS
Sir ; I need an advice.
I did a long patrol on Thursday, with no really unusual occurances to report but two.
First : I encountered the Gaian pilot named Flora again, and as I now am no longer listed to only Scout duty I intercepted her near Kensington station , scanned her and informed her that she was still flying with Identification papers that are illegal in Bretonian space.
( < scan affixed > )
As I encountered no violence from her side and as I still have no direct evidence of disruptive actions from her side I informed her that there is no active search or detention warrant on her at the moment but warned her not to flaunt illegal transponder codes in Bretonia without any clearance as this can be set under fine. I quoted paragraph 4.6 - Use of Hostile or Unfriendly Transponders or Papers, but I offered to let her go with a verbal warning and she accepted.
So far she seems very careful to pick her fights, and I have not given up hope of bringing her back to her majesties peace.
But the thing that is remarkable is something else :
Shortly before I encountered Flora, and for quite a long time afterwards I have had communication contact with an unknwon Freelancer identifying himself as "Zul'Tharus".
He contacted me with a narrow beam, long distance call , out of curiosity and boredom If I recall correctly, and asked me some quite philosophic questions on bretonian law and my own personal code of honour.
I did not see any harm in that at that moment, only flying to intercept him as I noticed that he had entered Dublin, probably from the jumpholes down south to the Omegas.
I wanted to be sure that he was breaking no regulations and he complied willingly so I was able to scan him in a modified Eagle civilian ship fitted for long distance flight.
However, in compiling my report I have to my astonishment noticed that I have no recording of this scan.
And I have not opened a long range communication on my console either, even though I recall speaking to this individual for more than an hour during my patrol.
I have already let the control circuits of my Paladine be checked by BPA technicians without telling them why, and now I ask for your advice and decision, Sir : Shall I report this incident to BIS ?
I beg you excuse me for waiting so long to file this report, Sir. But I feel more than a little scared by the thought of facing a full inquisition. But it is my duty to protect her Majesties realm, even to my own danger or discomfort.
I hate to have to confess that 2 [two] offenders escaped me today due to minor problems with my gunpic and evidence camera systems. I managed to salvage a single picture from the system and will be returning to Southhampton to have the system checked thoroughly.
The first offender was encountered in Cambridge , coming in from the Omega passage carrying Black Market Munitions. I see no entry for a ship with this transponder in the restricted goods licencing register, but as I have no evidence pictures I will not press any charge at the moment.
Due to the noticed trafficing of Black Market Munitions and a regrettable lack of respect towards Bretonian officials I recommend ceeping an eye open for the ship with the transponder Cron1c . I certainly will do so.
The second offender was flying past Southhampton as I was just entering klanding que, and a routne scan showed him carrying several military personell. He seemed under attack from either BAF routine patrols or Bounty Hunters and was flying a civilian Bomber with neutral IFF towards BPA). Transponder : Stinky
Here also my camsystem did not react timely, but by chance the first offender ~ now carrying Gin ~ passed by as I managed to take a single pic using the manual override.
I had no chance to complete the scan and capture the vessles ID before he was out of range, but this pilot also was overly rude and disrespectful. I will enhance my own patrols after getting my scanning system repaired.
Reporting in for patrol : 15th of February, AS 822.
There was another occurence of transportation of Black Market Munitions :
The so far unnoticed Freelancer ID ship with the transponder Small.Invader was scanned near New London.
The trader was warned and pointed to the licencing board. I will keep an eye open for him and advise more direct action should he not apply for a licence.
As he showed no threat and was obviously unaware of the regulations I let him of with a warning to apply for a licence if he wishes to continue.
Also there has been a civilian complaint against the QCP-Remington, from a Gateway trader with the transponder pluszero .
This was investigated and the complaint was deescalated.
I close my report after delivering a couple of corsair pirates apprehended while harrassing the lanes in New London at Manchester prison station, affixing the scans in following folder :
< http://imgur.com/a/wb0Li >
Nice to chat with fellow officers, thank you for the company.
Congratulations for the capture of the munitions smuggler, Officer Waldorf.
And Congratulations for the win in the training fight, Officer Smith.
I am surely grateful do serve next to fine gentlemen like you.