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Incoming Transmission from Planet Cambridge, Cambridge System.
24/03/822 A.S.
To: Confederation / Freeport 1 Administrators. CC: Aaron Clarke (Bowex), Sean Henderson (IMG), Bowex HQ, BAF, BPA. Priority: High Topic: I don't even know where to begin.
Message Contents: Right chaps, tonight has been one of absolute chaos around Freeport 1. No doubt you've heard about it from your fellows who were onboard already, but I just wanted to forward my own personal complaint about certain pilots' conduct and lack of decorum.
Myself in the BES Johnson and Mr Clarke aboard the BES MacGregor had been running goods to the nearby Appleton Laboratory, when we noticed a Gallic bomber named Stefan_Steiner and a Red Hessian cruiser called The-Fallen-Raider loitering on top of the Freeport. This pair of cretins were obviously up to no good, and already in violation of s2.5 due to the cruiser. We also have it on good authority that they had previously attacked an IMG convoy outside the station, which I am sure Mr Henderson (copied in) can comment on.
After I'd passed, the criminal Steiner initiated an act of piracy against my colleague in the MacGregor while skirting the edge of your NFZ. In any case, that's immaterial compared to what happened next. Our distressed situation drew the BAF Churchill Wakawsky. As we returned from Appleton, we arrived in time to witness the pair attack the officer without provocation while within 4k of the station. Furthermore, the cruiser even hit the station repeatedly, resulting in the gunners opening fire in self defence. The BAF gunboat responded with evasive maneuvers and restraint, being both outmatched by the cruiser and unwilling to endanger the Freeport. The IMG convoy the pair had earlier attacked arrived back on the scene as the gunboat fled.
[24.03.2015 19:24:03] Stefan_Steinar: Drunken Pirate: mark is quite annoying dont you think raider
[24.03.2015 19:24:13] The-Fallen-Raider: yea
[24.03.2015 19:24:23] Mark.Wakawsky: Well come on hessian make me cry then laddie
[24.03.2015 19:24:29] Mark.Wakawsky: Still waiting
[24.03.2015 19:24:41] Stefan_Steinar: Drunken Pirate: come on mark you dont attack we both know that
[24.03.2015 19:24:42] The-Fallen-Raider: ok lets do it its time to make you suffer
[24.03.2015 19:24:47] 2015-03-24 19:24:36 SMT Traffic control alert: Bowex)MacGregor has requested to dock
[24.03.2015 19:24:49] The-Fallen-Raider: engage
[24.03.2015 19:25:01] Stefan_Steinar: Drunken Pirate: supporting the raider
[24.03.2015 19:25:11] 2015-03-24 19:25:00 SMT Traffic control alert: Bowex)Johnson has requested to dock [24.03.2015 19:25:16] Bowex)Johnson: Things have gone bad outside.
[24.03.2015 19:25:47] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Good lord, you pirates don't respect Freeports much, do you?
[24.03.2015 19:26:17] 2015-03-24 19:26:06 SMT Traffic control alert: Mark.Wakawsky has requested to dock
[24.03.2015 19:26:29] Stefan_Steinar: Drunken Pirate: he ran...
[24.03.2015 19:26:40] 2015-03-24 19:26:29 SMT Traffic control alert: Bowex)Johnson has requested to dock [24.03.2015 19:26:45] Bowex)Johnson: Stay inside, BAF legged it
IMG convoy arrives at the Freeport. Removed some of the logs in order to remain concise. May be provided on request.
[24.03.2015 19:36:20] Stefan_Steinar: Drunken Pirate: IMG shouldnt just start shooting without saying even *beep* or some
[24.03.2015 19:36:34] IMG|Sean.Henderson.: What are you talking, huh?
[24.03.2015 19:36:48] IMG|Sean.Henderson.: You are one of the funniest guys I have seen in a long time.
[24.03.2015 19:36:56] Stefan_Steinar: Drunken Pirate: one of your IMG fellas shot at me minutes ago
[24.03.2015 19:37:06] The-Fallen-Raider: yea true
[24.03.2015 19:37:15] IMG|Sean.Henderson.: Ye. You pirated them.
[24.03.2015 19:37:19] Bowex)MacGregor: Clarke: Seeing how your attempt to shoot me down went, I'm surprised you're not dead.
[24.03.2015 19:37:20] IMG|Sean.Henderson.: They defended themselves.
[24.03.2015 19:37:34] IMG|Sean.Henderson.: Bowex, he engaged you, too?
[24.03.2015 19:37:43] Stefan_Steinar: Drunken Pirate: no i just demanded something which is legal but engaging someone at a freeport isnt
[24.03.2015 19:37:43] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: He took a pop at Mr Clarke over there, yes.
[24.03.2015 19:37:51] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Fired a torpedo at him, too.
[24.03.2015 19:38:01] Bowex)MacGregor: Clarke: You brought down my shields with- Aye. Thought he'd get me.
[24.03.2015 19:38:04] IMG|Sean.Henderson.: Hm. I guess... this matey is a problem.
[24.03.2015 19:38:05] Stefan_Steinar: Drunken Pirate: bowex was already running and not repliying
[24.03.2015 19:38:10] Bowex)MacGregor: Clarke: Demanded I cut my engines.
[24.03.2015 19:38:18] Bowex)MacGregor: Clarke: I replied, I told you to bugger off.
[24.03.2015 19:38:22] Stefan_Steinar: Drunken Pirate: which you didnt right?
[24.03.2015 19:38:40] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Well to me, that sounds like implicit admission that you were attempting to extort a commercial vessel in proximity of the Freeport.
[24.03.2015 19:38:51] IMG|Sean.Henderson.: He approached IMG and demanded money.
This is the point where things get downright bemusing and chaotic. Two Corsairs undocked, the cruiser Ralvek and the gunboat Descarron, followed by the Molly [M]Tristian.O'Conner and another Hessian (Hantzy.Goodgundu) appearing from the nearby ice clouds. At this point the record becomes unclear, seeing as Mr Henderson was fired upon, resulting in the IMG forces retaliating and taking down Steiner. So far as I'm concerned this was an act of justice, and well overdue. The Molly and Hessian then used the confusion to attack the Corsairs, further violating the no fire zone! At this point, a full on brawl was going on.
[24.03.2015 19:47:17] Sir.Anduin.Lothar: What is happening here?
[24.03.2015 19:47:24] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Absolute carnage is what.
[24.03.2015 19:47:31] Bowex)MacGregor: Clarke: Repeated violations of the NFZ, sah!
[24.03.2015 19:47:33] [M]-Tristan.O'Connor: Don't run corsair..
[24.03.2015 19:47:42] Hantzy.Googundau: Corsair?
[24.03.2015 19:47:54] [M]-Tristan.O'Connor: My hessian friend, let su take him out ?
[24.03.2015 19:47:58] Hantzy.Googundau: What iz it you doing hear
[24.03.2015 19:47:58] IMG|Sean.Henderson.: Sir, up to now, only some Corsairs and pirates got damaged.
[24.03.2015 19:48:04] IMG|Sean.Henderson.: It's all in the green still.
[24.03.2015 19:48:16] Hantzy.Googundau: I say ya ya
[24.03.2015 19:48:21] [M]-Tristan.O'Connor: I be here fer da Sair.
[24.03.2015 19:48:26] IMG|Jaina: Well...I am glad this kind of thing only happens at the freeport and not falster *chuckle*
[24.03.2015 19:48:32] Hantzy.Googundau: Weapons hot ya?
[24.03.2015 19:48:36] [M]-Tristan.O'Connor: Aye
[24.03.2015 19:48:37] Desgarron: Fine.
[24.03.2015 19:48:44] [M]-Tristan.O'Connor: Weapons hot, targeting sair..
[24.03.2015 19:48:54] Jimmy.Stark: Jimmy: Assisting friendly vessels. Engading hostile: Desgarron @ D-4!
[24.03.2015 19:49:01] IMG|Sean.Henderson.: Oh wow.
[24.03.2015 19:49:07] IMG|Sean.Henderson.: It's kind of madness today here.
[24.03.2015 19:50:09] Death: Jimmy.Stark was put out of action by Desgarron (Gun).
[24.03.2015 19:50:18] IMG|Sean.Henderson.: Hey, Bowex Commanders... this is insane here today, isn't it? *laughs*
[24.03.2015 19:50:24] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: And some.
[24.03.2015 19:50:26] IMG|Sean.Henderson.: Like a reality show... full of weird people
[24.03.2015 19:50:28] IMG|Jaina: Dear me!
[24.03.2015 19:50:28] Death: Hantzy.Googundau suffered a self-administered loadout error (Missile/Torpedo).
[24.03.2015 19:50:52] Bowex)MacGregor: Clarke: Bloody hell, I can't tell who is more incompetent
[24.03.2015 19:51:12] Bowex)MacGregor: Clarke: The lad who ran into the gunboat's fire or the lad who ran into his own.
[24.03.2015 19:51:44] Death: [M]-Tristan.O'Connor was put out of action by Desgarron (Gun).
While the majority of the involved belligerents wound up dead - considering the assorted pack of pirates and terrorists there, that's no bad thing (shame the Corsair didn't go down too) - an official Zoner reprimand would still be desirable. Their reckless combat put shipping at risk, and could've damaged the station. Novas and gunboat razors were flying everywhere! I understand you chaps can do very, very little to prevent this kind of madness - nor would I expect you to - but a firm message should be sent to dissuade future chaos. Denying all involved docking rights would be perfect - especially those two cretins who started it all!
We understand that ships are directed not to loiter around the Freeport, but in this case we felt compelled to document the ongoing security risk in the area and maintain our support capability in the event that other civilian assets came under attack. I'm sure the other individuals I've copied in will be able to provide further context as to this evening's activities. Given that Bretonia, the IMG and the Zoners are all neighbours in Omega 3, I feel we all have a duty to preserve the peace and prosperity of the region.
Funnily enough, an RNC battleship - RNC-Lipcse - was also loitering around the Freeport when we first arrived. Something to do with a hyperdrive, unless I'm much mistaken. Unfortunately, I didn't see enough to gather any useful information.
Yours in service to the Queen
Andrew Peterson
Post indeterminate
Borderworld Exports
Goo d day Mister Peterson. I am Ylva Wyrdmake, primary administrator of Freeport 1.
I have read your report and am greatly concerned. less than a month after taking charge and such chaos and mayhem happens to occur. It is most concerning that these vagabonds have no respect for the sanctity of a freeport.It is fortunate that no lives onboard were lost.
Your loitering and that of the IMG vessels can be considered as acting in the common interest of zoners and Bretonia so neither group will face any issues. Rest assured that all vessels involved in the firefights will face stiff penalties upto and including potential loss of docking rights to zoner stations
I will await the report from IMG, and any reports or matters from the BPA and BAF.
Thank you for your report and the evidence you have provided.
Incoming Transmission from Gateshead Station, Newcastle System.
24/03/822 A.S.
To: Confederation / Freeport 1 Administrators. CC: Andrew Peterson (Bowex), Sean Henderson (IMG), Bowex HQ, BAF, BPA. Priority: High Topic: I also don't even know where to begin.
Message Contents:
Captain of the MacGregor speaking.
What my respected superior just mentioned is very true; there was certainly a lot of madness around the Freeport and I am still desperately trying to wrap my head around it. It feels reality itself is shattering. To think these- these people could endanger the poor folks of the Freeport is absolutely insane.
Thankfully Mr. Peterson covered the details so all I will say is that I fully support his statement and ask you to view these incriminating shots taken by the bridge computer. Beware, the irresponsibility these people show might shock you.
I can only imagine the hideous shock the poor people in their living quarters and the biomes felt when they saw these bright flashes. At times our entire bridge shook and had it not been for the sturdiness of Bretonian engineering we certainly would have had injured. Imagine if the dumbfire torpedoes fired by the Molly left his fighter's launchers while he was facing the Freeport and he missed the Corsairs. He would have bloody well torn off a good chunk of the Freeport!
This one further proves my point, they fought so close to the Freeport that one torpedo or Razor shot would have caused an utter disaster.
My love for the Freeport makes me say that I certainly hope- nay demand to see justice! Allowing this sort of reckless abandon near one of the Freeports would be an offense equivalent to capital treason.
Aaron Clarke
Post indeterminate
Borderworld Exports
Honourable Representatives of the Freeport and of BowEx,
I have to admit that this has been the weirdest day in Omega 3 for a long time. Likely in years. I'll not explain much and waste words, if one singly picture can hint at the mess.
Ships present:
BowEx transports pinned down at the Freeport.
Corsair Cruiser sitting there (later shooting)
Corsair gunboat coming in (later engaged near Sprague by IMG| and BowEx)
Hessian Cruiser cruising in (right side)
Hessian Bomber (destroyed by Corsair gunboat)
Molly Bomber (destroyed by Corsair gunboat)
IMG Defense Wing doing recon on the Eclipse Pirate
Eclipse Pirate Bomber (that pirated IMG| and BowEx before - destroyed by IMG)
BAF Snub
Freelancer (destroyed by Corsair gunboat)
My account of what happened:
After Stefan_Steinar tried to pirate IMG| miners in Omega 3, and then cloaked when engaged, recon vessels were sent out to look for him. He was found near Freeport 1. The scene was unclear and some conversation followed. In this, the BowEx Commanders also claimed that Mr. Steinar had attacked them earlier, too. When the Corsair Cruiser undocked, things became chaotic, even more so when the Hessian Cruiser closed in and a Corsair gunboat came.
Suddenly, there was firing. I do not know who opened fire, and whether it was meant to kill the BowEx transport below me, or me (see attachment 1). However, my bomber was hit, luckily only the shields failed. I expected an instant kill attempt by Cruiser and bomber. The following seconds were total chaos, and in this chaos, I took out the pirate bomber Steinar that I suspected to be part of the instantkill attack.
To assess the situation after some furious moments of firing, IMG wings disengaged form the madness and tried to keep an overwatch on what was happening (see attachment #2). The Corsair gunboat destroyed 3 or 4 snubs near the Freeport. Then ran off. When it was close to Sprague, BowEx transports and IMG bomber wings engaged it but did not manage to destroy it.
I'll attach some more pictures that contain names and a bit of information on the chaotic situation.
To the respective groups and companies present in this channel, if and when you have reports in the future, please use this channel for reporting them. It saves on redundant paperwork and makes records easier to find.
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Incoming Transmission from Planet New London, New London System.
22/04/822 A.S.
To: Ylva Wyrdmake (Admin.Ylva@FP1.CoF.net) CC: ExSec Directorate. Priority: High Topic: Pest infestation.
Message Contents: I had hoped it wouldn't be necessary to bother you again Ms Wyrdmake, but almost one month on we've encountered yet another regrettable incident. A pirate known as Silent.Scorpion (Cutlass bomber with a cloaking device) has been causing a small amount of bother in Omega 7, '3 and Cambridge. This would not normally be your problem, but he appears to be staging from your Freeport and has claimed the area around it as his 'turf'. I've included a report from one of our ExSec agents below which contains the specifics.
(04-22-2015, 02:12 AM)ExSec Agent Brown Wrote: Message Contents:
Evenin' guv.
So, bit of a nuisance in Omega 3. There's a pirate operating out of the Freeport called Silent.Scorpion who's been harassin' our transports. Slippery little git that uses a cloaking device. Sian gave me a shout as she was coming back through from Rheinland, acting as a security detail for an independent contractor called Heldorius who Scorpion had previously done over. I left from me base of operations in Cambridge to meet them in '7. On the way through, I passed Scorpion outside the Freeport, where he'd been picking fights with passing patrols and hiding inside the No Fire Zone in order to scope out targets.
After meeting the convoy, I took the lead for the journey back through '3. I was tipped off by another nearby transport that said Scorpion was still hanging around outside the Freeport. I arrived a moment later to verify he was still loitering there, and redirected the convoy around the Freeport and past Sprague. I engaged in conversation so's to occupy the pirate's attention, 'cos I didn't want him to go flying off and looking for the transport. At this point, Scorpion became all hostile-like, and attacked me outside the Freeport claiming it was 'his turf'. I proceeded to kick seven shades of Sunday out of him in self-defence.
Anyway, this all took place between 3-5k from the Freeport. The Clydesdale BES Quentin Pelham then turned up to try and work out just what the hell was going on given that I was reading as engaged in combat. Scorpion immediately switched targets and attacked him. Silly bugger apparently wasn't prepared for a kitted out war Clyde, and ended up fleeing with his tail between his legs a few moments later. I ordered weapons cold at that point, seeing as he was running to the Freeport and attempting to use the superstructure as a shield while his cloak charged.
Not really wanting to damage the station or piss off the Zoners too much, we let him go. Either way, we need to get this fella sorted out (yeah, that's you management lot's job). He's attackin' our blokes from the Freeport's bays, and hiding behind the Zoner's skirts to avoid reprisals. In any case, I don't rate his shooting, so as long as we can stop him cloaking, ExSec should be able to finish the job in extremely short order. It's just the issue of the Freeport that concerns me.
[21.04.2015 21:29:15] Bowex)Angry.Badger.1: Brown: So I hear you've been causing trouble.
[21.04.2015 21:29:22] Silent.Scorpion: *pours a shot of Rum*
[21.04.2015 21:29:49] Silent.Scorpion: grown a pair have you?
[21.04.2015 21:29:54] SIeazebag~Jones: I'm bugging out, i dont like the feeling of being mowed down.....
[21.04.2015 21:30:17] Bowex)Angry.Badger.1: Brown: Pretty sure the Zoners don't appreciate known felons loitering at their doorstep.
[21.04.2015 21:30:29] Bowex)Angry.Badger.1: Brown: They tend to get a bit antsy about that.
[21.04.2015 21:30:52] Silent.Scorpion: ok Bowex
[21.04.2015 21:30:57] Silent.Scorpion: lets have our storm hey
[21.04.2015 21:31:27] Tranz.CargoXL: Good luck Bowex and thanks again
[21.04.2015 21:31:33] 2015-04-21 21:31:24 SMT Traffic control alert: Tranz.CargoXL has requested to dock
[21.04.2015 21:31:36] Bowex)Angry.Badger.1: Brown: Don't mention it, mate.
[21.04.2015 21:32:07] Silent.Scorpion: ready rodent?
[21.04.2015 21:32:26] Bowex)Angry.Badger.1: Brown: For what? You to work out how pitiful your existence is?
[21.04.2015 21:32:38] Silent.Scorpion: no talk now
[21.04.2015 21:32:57] Silent.Scorpion: this is my turf
[21.04.2015 21:33:06] Silent.Scorpion: time to feel my sting
[21.04.2015 21:33:10] Silent.Scorpion: engage
[Attacks me. I avoid the shots for about a minute before responding in kind]
[21.04.2015 21:34:05] Bowex)Angry.Badger.1: Brown: Alright you bastard, time to cook you if you're going to abuse the hospitality this Freeport extends.
[21.04.2015 21:34:24] Silent.Scorpion: well you didnt come her eot talk did ya?
[Pelham arrives at the Freeport]
[21.04.2015 21:40:32] Bowex)Quentin.Pelham: Davis: YOU. You again. Oh my you.
[Scorpion changes targets from me and attacks the Pelham]
[21.04.2015 21:41:37] Bowex)Quentin.Pelham: Davis; Woah, fine. Time to engage
[Scorpion begins to flee towards the Freeport, eventually flying in tight circles around it in order to use the superstructure as a shield]
[21.04.2015 21:42:39] Bowex)Angry.Badger.1: Brown: Guns cold. He's dragging us to the Freeport.
As you can see from the evidence, the pirate has been loitering around the Freeport in order to pick out targets (in breach of 2.6). He then - unprovoked I might add - attacked our agent outside the Freeport (in breach of 2.2). Our agent was eventually forced to defend himself after enduring the attacks for some time - see damage to said agent's shields in the recorded evidence, and a full power meter and munitions complement as evidence of restraint in returning fire.
Said pirate was to repeat the above a second time with the arrival of a Clydesdale freighter, whom he immediately switched focus to and attacked - perhaps wrongfully believing it'd be an easy target?
In any case, the most concerning part of the incident pertains to said pirate's retreat. The report indicates he willfully placed the Freeport in danger by fleeing to it and flying in tight circles around the structure while his cloaking device charged. Our agents showed the good judgement in desisting their self-defence at this point, out of concern for the Freeport's wellbeing - a sentiment that Scorpion evidently lacks. Incidentally, also in breach of 2.7.
At this point in time, we've no evidence of the pirate actually docking on your station, seeing as he has a tendency to turn himself invisible while running away from Bowex security vessels. Despite this, I see no reason why you should allow him to dock in future either, given his flagrant disregard for your laws and absolute disrespect for Zoner hospitality. If you have any further questions, do please feel free to contact me.
Yours in service to the Queen
Andrew Peterson MBE
Trade Combine Department Manager
Borderworld Exports
Thank you for the report Mr Peterson. The ruffian shall be dealt with. Your pilots showed good thinking in refraining from further engagement when the pilot fled to use the FP superstructure for cover.
On an unrelated note, Next time your ships stop by, a few crates of tea wouldnt go astray.
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Incoming Transmission from Planet New London, New London System.
23/04/822 A.S.
To: Ylva Wyrdmake (Admin.Ylva@FP1.CoF.net) CC: ExSec Directorate. Priority: High Topic: RE: Pest infestation.
Message Contents: Thank you again for your prompt reply to this disheartening matter. The speed in which these sorts of incidents have been dealt with does credit to your Freeport and has greatly reassured Bowex as to our future good relations. A delivery of Tea and perhaps also Bretonian gin should not be a trouble in the slightest. However, that is not all I wished to inform you of. There has regrettably been yet another development in this particular case.
We've received further reports from ExSec Agent Brown from earlier this day regarding the aforementioned menace, Silent.Scorpion. During a routine patrol of Omega 3, he again found him loitering outside the Freeport. This resulted in said pirate challenging our pilot to combat, and thankfully moving away from the Freeport. Outside the No-Fire Zone, a small scuffle broke out which later grew to include a Corsair bomber and LSF gunboat that happened to be in the area.
Again, Scorpion repeated his stunt from yesterday, and upon retreating attempted to use the Freeport as a shield. It appears he accidentally triggered the defence grid, and was chased away with a flea in his ear. The LSF operative later destroyed him as he attempted to flee down a trade lane. Brown assures me that at this point he was merely spectating as an observer. The aspect that worries me is of course that this incident underlines the fact that this is an unrepentant pattern of behavior and not an isolated incident. Unfortunately, the evidence associated with this incident is sub-par at best - and we will be chastising Mr Brown appropriately for that - so primarily I am informing you for context and little more.
[color=#ffdd99][23.04.2015 13:54:35] Bowex)Furious.Badger.1: Brown: Oh, you again.
[23.04.2015 13:54:44] CNS-Dada': Who?
[23.04.2015 13:54:47] Silent.Scorpion: he didnt flinch
[23.04.2015 13:54:59] Silent.Scorpion: impressive
[23.04.2015 13:55:04] CNS-Dada': Look at htis ugly thing.
[23.04.2015 13:55:25] Silent.Scorpion: i know a templar raped paladin and Bowex Bomber was born
[23.04.2015 13:55:40] Bowex)Furious.Badger.1: Brown: Lovely. You kiss your mother with that mouth?
[23.04.2015 13:55:51] Bowex)Furious.Badger.1: Brown: Although it's more likely you were spawned. Probably from an egg.
[23.04.2015 13:55:54] HMS-Victory: LSF vessel
[23.04.2015 13:55:59] HMS-Victory: Whats your business here ?
[23.04.2015 13:56:04] Silent.Scorpion: yup
[23.04.2015 13:56:14] =LSF=Menwith.Hill: It is a Freeport.
[23.04.2015 13:56:22] HMS-Victory: I do know this
[23.04.2015 13:56:52] HMS-Victory: Just asking what a LSF vessel is doing here in the Omegas
[23.04.2015 13:57:00] HMS-Victory: Well I think I already know ...
[23.04.2015 13:57:01] CNS-Dada': Interesting question.
[23.04.2015 13:57:09] HMS-Victory: You are on your way to Rheinland or ?
[23.04.2015 13:57:58] /time
[23.04.2015 13:57:58] 2015-04-23 13:57:46 SMT
[23.04.2015 13:58:02] CNS-Dada': The libertonian is not talkative.
[23.04.2015 13:58:16] Bowex)Furious.Badger.1: Brown: I don't see why anyone would want to talk to you, pirate.
[23.04.2015 13:58:20] 2015-04-23 13:58:08 SMT Traffic control alert: =LSF=Menwith.Hill has requested to dock
[23.04.2015 13:58:28] CNS-Dada': Oh, sorry majesty.
[23.04.2015 13:58:36] Silent.Scorpion: bowex go trade or something
[23.04.2015 13:58:40] CNS-Dada': Yah.
[23.04.2015 13:58:48] RS|RSD-Republican: well , i go to bar
[23.04.2015 13:58:56] 2015-04-23 13:58:44 SMT Traffic control alert: RS|RSD-Republican has requested to dock
[23.04.2015 13:59:06] Bowex)Furious.Badger.1: Brown: Given I'm a card carrying member of ExSec, how about you fellas go vent your reactors into your cockpits, and I'll move right along. Do the universe a favour.
[23.04.2015 13:59:33] Silent.Scorpion: yeh be useful
[23.04.2015 13:59:39] Silent.Scorpion: go make your granny a tea or summin
[23.04.2015 14:00:20] Bowex)Furious.Badger.1: Brown: I don't know why you're givin' it the biggun, Scorpion. Last time we tangled you ended up running off with your tail between your legs.
[23.04.2015 14:00:33] Silent.Scorpion: wanna go again?
[23.04.2015 14:00:41] CNS-Dada': survival is important senor.
[23.04.2015 14:00:48] Bowex)Furious.Badger.1: Brown: Unlike you, I actually respect the laws here.
[23.04.2015 14:00:56] Silent.Scorpion: im gonna put one in Bowex
[23.04.2015 14:01:05] HMS-Victory: I obey it
[23.04.2015 14:01:05] Silent.Scorpion: badgererere follow me if you dare
[Scorpion flies to about 15k away from the Freeport, towards Sprague]
[23.04.2015 14:01:39] Bowex)Furious.Badger.1: Brown: Well, someone's got to keep Sprague safe.
[23.04.2015 14:01:52] Bowex)Furious.Badger.1: Brown: If this muppet insists on committing suicide, so be it.
[23.04.2015 14:02:00] Silent.Scorpion: ok prepare to die
[23.04.2015 14:02:08] =LSF=Menwith.Hill: Do you need assistance?
[23.04.2015 14:02:09] Silent.Scorpion: *drinks rum*
[23.04.2015 14:02:25] Silent.Scorpion: engaging fatty
[23.04.2015 14:02:49] CNS-Dada': libertonian...stay calm.
[23.04.2015 14:03:07] =LSF=Menwith.Hill: Sorry, something about watching a civilian take on a pirate just gets me going.
[23.04.2015 14:03:23] =LSF=Menwith.Hill: Bowex, moving in to render aid.
[23.04.2015 14:03:34] CNS-Dada': Charging weapons!
[23.04.2015 14:03:40] CNS-Dada': engaging the gringos!
[Scorpion again retreats towards the Freeport and attempts to use it as a shield]
[23.04.2015 14:06:12] Bowex)Furious.Badger.1: Brown: Decided to use the Freeport a shield again, eh?
[23.04.2015 14:06:17] /time
[23.04.2015 14:06:17] 2015-04-23 14:06:06 SMT
[Scorpion breaks away from the Freeport and attempts to flee for the nearby Trade Lanes]
[23.04.2015 14:07:00] Death: Silent.Scorpion was put out of action by =LSF=Menwith.Hill (Missile/Torpedo).
[23.04.2015 14:07:06] Silent.Scorpion: you bastard
Yours in service to the Queen
Andrew Peterson MBE Trade Combine Department Manager
Borderworld Exports
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Incoming Transmission from Planet New London, New London System.
28/04/822 A.S.
To: Ylva Wyrdmake (Admin.Ylva@FP1.CoF.net) CC: ExSec Directorate. Priority: High Topic: RE: RE: Pest infestation.
Message Contents: Good day to you again, administrator. I dropped off a load of Tea and a small sample of New London's gin earlier today. They were left in the care of your staff and earmarked for your use. Feel free to do with the goods as you wish, courtesy of Borderworld Exports.
Again, this isn't the sole reason we're contacting you though. Frankly, the pirates launching from your Freeport are stressing our good faith in the Zoner's will to take care of these issues to breaking point. Despite our earlier reports, Silent Scorpion is continuing to base from your Freeport, buy the equipment and ammunition he needs to murder my employees and hunt for targets while hiding behind the protective curtain of the no fire zone.
Frankly, this is beyond the pale. I have attached two further reports detailing recent activities, which demonstrate him undocking from your Freeport and then committing further acts of wanton endangerment in relation to myself and my staff. Ideally I would like to see a strong and immediate response from your staff to firmly condemn this reckless and illegal chain of actions; docking rights denied and a punitive bounty placed until the offender is brought to justice. Borderworld Exports would be happy to assist with the latter, if need be.
Frankly, this individual poses a serious threat to the safety and wellbeing of all civilian commerce in the Omega 3 system, and unless appropriate steps are taken to remove him, I will be forced to escalate this issue by reporting it to the BAF. I would much prefer you were given the option to fix this unfortunate scenario internally, so I sincerely hope this won't be necessary.
(04-27-2015, 11:16 PM)ExSec: Edmund Corbett Wrote:
Good day, Director,
I was having a very good time on planet New London when I got called on emergency channels. Turns out there were transports in need of immediate assistance down in the Omegas. So here I was, in the middle of my leave flying through half of Bretonia to assist my collegues and then I saw it - the pirate Silent Scorpion flying around Freeport 1 in Omega 3 after having successfully attacked and pirated a Bowex convoy. He had the audacity brag about it to me too. I found myself very tempted to engage and destroy him on the spot, but alas, I had to keep to Zoner laws...
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Regardless, I recorded him basing off of the Freeport to launch his attacks against our transport vessles. All evidence can be found <here>.
On another note, I would like to formally request a transfer to the Exploration and Security Division, with my brother Tristan taking over captaincy of my Shetland - the [color=#ff6600]BES Rufus.
Edmund Corbett I wonder what my rank is...
Borderworld Exports
(04-28-2015, 01:07 PM)Trade Combine: Andrew Peterson Wrote: Convoy Incidents: For the duration of the journey between New Berlin and Omega 7, the trip was as uneventful as a stroll through the interior of Clarke's cranium. Omega 3, as ever, was where the trouble could be found. As I passed Freeport 1, who should undock (again), but Silent.Scorpion?
Naturally I put an immediate distress call out for ExSec support, seeing as he effectively had me pinned at the Freeport. After a few minutes of 'illuminating' discussion, I was joined by the ExSec duo Casey and Tamara. During this time a Pelican transport called Jackdaw also undocked and cruised away towards Cambridge. I didn't pay it much heed.
I warned Scorpion not to follow us or he'd be getting a taste of antimattter from the pair's bomber. As of late, he's been waiting for our transports outside the Freeport, then cloaking and (generally unsuccessfully) attempting to follow us down the lanes. Most irksome. Ms Miranda O'Neal was also en-route from the Cambridge gate, waiting to join the escort detail.
Two lanes away from the Freeport, so, roughly 14k away, the lane was dropped by none other than Jackdaw who it transpires was actually an aspiring pirate. Not a very successful one either. He ordered us to stop, so I ordered him to die. Seemed to be a fair exchange. Scorpion dutifully turned up at this point and demanded we pay his unfortunate accomplice 5 million credits. We politely declined, although this is watertight evidence of his skullduggery and the fact that he is basing his attacks from the Freeport.
Needless to say, we turned about and set a course for Sprague, it being relatively close-by and a friendly holding. Jackdaw was served a delicious plate of void pâté, courtesy of Casey while Scorpion followed him through a few short minutes later with a large helping of Tamara's 'antimatter surprise'. The AB1 with Mr(?) Brown at the helm arrived in time to oversee the grand finale. A positive result for the company all-round. There is of course still the unpleasant matter of the pirates basing off the Freeport (and I had been led to believe the Zoners had taken action already), but there we go.
[28.04.2015 10:31:15] Johnathan_drew: hey there
[28.04.2015 10:31:21] Frodo.Baggins: Greetings
[28.04.2015 10:31:41] /time
[28.04.2015 10:31:41] 2015-04-28 10:31:35 SMT
[28.04.2015 10:31:51] Ging: greetings
[28.04.2015 10:32:01] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Wonderful. You again.
[28.04.2015 10:32:21] Silent.Scorpion: hey dude
[28.04.2015 10:32:48] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: The amount of trouble you've been causing around here, I'm surprised the Zoners haven't airlocked you.
[28.04.2015 10:33:01] Silent.Scorpion: i aint causing any trouble
[28.04.2015 10:33:11] Silent.Scorpion: im just chilling
[28.04.2015 10:33:12] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Oh ho ho. Not right now, but you have been.
[28.04.2015 10:33:20] Silent.Scorpion: havin a "Mud"
[28.04.2015 10:33:51] Silent.Scorpion: where you headed anyway?
[28.04.2015 10:33:58] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: So, what you're saying is that if I were to move off, you wouldn't then attempt to follow me and levy an extortion attempt? And that's none of your business.
[28.04.2015 10:34:11] Silent.Scorpion: what 10%?
[28.04.2015 10:34:20] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Piracy.
[28.04.2015 10:34:32] Silent.Scorpion: im not a pirate
[28.04.2015 10:34:47] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Every interaction we've ever had with you, and the men you've slain beg to differ.
[28.04.2015 10:34:52] Silent.Scorpion: think of me as a safe guardian around here
[28.04.2015 10:35:49] Silent.Scorpion: i just make sure all my customer safes is all
[28.04.2015 10:36:03] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: By killing anyone you disagree with?
[28.04.2015 10:36:18] Silent.Scorpion: im a lover not a fighter
[Casey and Tamara arrive]
[28.04.2015 10:36:45] Bowex)Casey&Tamara: Casey: whats the problem?
[28.04.2015 10:36:49] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Well, I warn you now, if you attempt to follow us, you'll be loving antimatter.
[28.04.2015 10:36:58] Silent.Scorpion: tooshay
[28.04.2015 10:37:04] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: So I suggest you disengage your engines and bugger off back into whatever hole you came from.
[The BES Johnson and ExSec cover departs from the Freeport]
[Trade lane is killed by the pirate Jackdaw some 14k from the Freeport. Miranda O'Neal arrives as support]
[28.04.2015 10:37:42] Jackdaw: stop
[28.04.2015 10:37:55] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: You are joking?
[28.04.2015 10:37:57] Bowex)Casey&Tamara: Casey: more of em?
[28.04.2015 10:38:02] Jackdaw: not really
[28.04.2015 10:38:05] Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: They are working together apparently
[28.04.2015 10:38:06] Silent.Scorpion: nope
[28.04.2015 10:38:10] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: Chaps, I've had enough of these jokers. Cook the transport.
[28.04.2015 10:38:17] Silent.Scorpion: no you will pay jackdaw 5kill
[28.04.2015 10:38:18] Bowex)Miranda.O'Neal: Activating weapons!
[28.04.2015 10:38:19] Bowex)Casey&Tamara: Casey yessir!
[28.04.2015 10:38:22] Silent.Scorpion: 5mill
[28.04.2015 10:38:34] Death: Jackdaw was put out of action by Bowex)Casey&Tamara (Gun).
[28.04.2015 10:38:35] Jackdaw: they shooting
[28.04.2015 10:38:42] Bowex)Casey&Tamara: Tamara: I am!
[28.04.2015 10:38:44] Bowex)Johnson: Peterson: What was that Scorpion?
[28.04.2015 10:38:46] Bowex)Angry.Badger.1: incoming
[28.04.2015 10:40:22] Death: Silent.Scorpion was put out of action by Bowex)Casey&Tamara (Gun).
[28.04.2015 10:40:25] Bowex)Angry.Badger.1: Brown: Oi, get off the tr-