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»»» Location: Glendalough Orbital
»»» Sender ID: Elena Voigt
»»» Recipient ID: The Forlorn Hope
Greetings fellows,
I would like to report a matter at hand that seems to be more than worth reporting about. It would actually require Coleman to do so as he had been the one present at the situation, however in the meantime I have managed to get my hands on additional information regarding the events.
To sum it up quickly, Coleman and a number of freelancers got engaged in Sigma-19 by a vessel claiming to be affiliated with the Kusari Naval Intelligence, its ship type was without a doubt of military grade, yet its IFF was scrambled to prevent any more detailed scan. Accompanied it was by a Sunrider-class vessel claiming to be a mercenary hired by the first entity. Together, they engaged Coleman as they accused us collaborating with the Imperials. While this is true, it is worrisome to see that this bit of secret information has spread to such parties, I'm not calling the party the Naval Intelligence as I got my sincere doubts what we encountered actually belonged to this organization. Later on, out of nothing a Guardian-class vessel with similarly scrambled sensor datas appeared out of nothing and engaged as well. At that point, I must seriously question if this was just a well-played hoax on our pilot, as the sense of a Libertonian agent willing to intervene against us equals zero from my point of view. What is also supporting my theory are the guncam shots I've been able to get my hands on from another entity, a freelancer called "Druide". Take a look.
The pictures stand for themselves I believe. I currently am in contact with the Naval Forces to get this diplomatic mess caused by an unknown third party sorted out. For now, I strongly suggest all of our pilots to be extraordinarily careful while approaching vessels with scrambled sensor data and report the encounters here or on another channel. We already had occasions when such scrambled IFFs turned out to be of non-human or partially-human origin, so stay alert.
Yours sincerely, Knight Captain Voigt
The Forlorn Hope
[30.06.2017 22:36:53] "Druide": "Hmm.."
[30.06.2017 22:37:10] "Druide": "Somethings off.."
[30.06.2017 22:37:16] "Druide": She pinches her eyes.
[30.06.2017 22:37:29] Karin.'Dice'.Walker: Yeah, some contact on long range.
[30.06.2017 22:37:39] Rusui-6|Aoi: Pilots.
[30.06.2017 22:37:44] Rusui-7|Aoi: Pilots.
[30.06.2017 22:37:49] Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman: *Drops his bottle and sits up in his seat*
[30.06.2017 22:37:50] "Druide": "Seems to be Kempeitai."
[30.06.2017 22:38:02] "Druide": "Good day."
[30.06.2017 22:38:08] Rusui-6|Aoi: This is the Kusari Naval Intelligence. We are looking for the Forlorn pilot.
[30.06.2017 22:38:09] Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman: Greetings..
[30.06.2017 22:38:22] Karin.'Dice'.Walker: Hello.
[30.06.2017 22:38:33] Rusui-6|Aoi: Forlorn pilot, we need to have a word.
[30.06.2017 22:38:39] Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman: *Sighs*
[30.06.2017 22:38:52] Karin.'Dice'.Walker: Ermmmm... What have you gotten yourself into, Mason.
[30.06.2017 22:39:06] Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman: Nothing, probably something about others..
[30.06.2017 22:39:14] Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman: So. What is it?
[30.06.2017 22:39:56] Rusui-6|Aoi: We have heard your group has actively been working against the Kusari government and leaning towards the Imperialists.
[30.06.2017 22:40:25] Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman: Hm? How so? Not that i would know anyways, sort of a.. Fresh one.
[30.06.2017 22:40:59] Rusui-6|Aoi: Do your superiors not inform you of such things?
[30.06.2017 22:41:01] Rusui-6|Aoi: Diplomacy?
[30.06.2017 22:41:43] Rusui-6|Aoi: Anyways, we are... dissatisfied with the actions of your group, to say the least.
[30.06.2017 22:41:57] Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman: Oh? Then i suggest you contact one of the Knights.
[30.06.2017 22:42:14] Rusui-6|Aoi: Who even is paying you these days? I don't even want to know, so many enemies and so few friendly faces.
[30.06.2017 22:42:14] Rusui-7|Aoi: Very unpleased.
[30.06.2017 22:42:20] Rusui-6|Aoi: I do know who else is getting payed however.
[30.06.2017 22:42:42] Rusui-6|Aoi: It's this mercenary here, hired by me and very enthusiastic to show off his new ship.
[30.06.2017 22:43:28] Rusui-6|Aoi: And since your group has been nothing but trouble for us, we'll have to send a message through your group.
[30.06.2017 22:43:33] Rusui-6|Aoi: 7, get rid of him.
[30.06.2017 22:43:35] Rusui-7|Aoi: Job's a job, no hard feelings.
[30.06.2017 22:43:38] Rusui-7|Aoi: Moving in!
[30.06.2017 22:43:42] Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman: Really now.
[30.06.2017 22:43:49] Karin.'Dice'.Walker: Get out of there, MC!
[30.06.2017 22:43:58] Rusui-6|Aoi: If he makes a run for it I'll join as well.
[30.06.2017 22:44:11] Rusui-7|Aoi: Opening up!
[30.06.2017 22:44:42] "Druide": "Guess the Kusarians changed their modus operandi."
[30.06.2017 22:44:52] Karin.'Dice'.Walker: So, you just shoot people because you feel like it?!
[30.06.2017 22:45:03] Rusui-6|Aoi: Do they not even teach you self-defense?
[30.06.2017 22:45:07] "Druide": "It mimicks the Southern Rheinland Fleet."
[30.06.2017 22:45:21] Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman: Nice and purple i see
[30.06.2017 22:45:33] Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman: Just like in Delta.
[30.06.2017 22:45:34] Rusui-6|Aoi: These are orders from the Kusari Naval Intelligence high command, civilian. They're none of your business.
[30.06.2017 22:45:35] "Druide": "Hmm."
[30.06.2017 22:45:50] "Druide": "Say, that mine dropper isnt human."
[30.06.2017 22:46:49] "Druide": "More nomad weapons on that one."
[30.06.2017 22:47:16] Karin.'Dice'.Walker: Libertonian vessels as well... That's just messed up.
[30.06.2017 22:47:22] "Druide": "This is interesting. I encountered such weapons before."
[30.06.2017 22:47:28] D9|Valiance: Let's see.
[30.06.2017 22:47:34] D9|Valiance: All okay around here?
[30.06.2017 22:47:39] Rusui-6|Aoi: *Sighs* You're being way too curious, civilian.
[30.06.2017 22:47:41] Rusui-6|Aoi: Back off.
[30.06.2017 22:48:14] "Druide": "I got the scans I need. I think your goverment will love this."
[30.06.2017 22:48:29] Rusui-6|Aoi: I warned you. Now I have to make sure you stay silent.
[30.06.2017 22:48:32] Rusui-6|Aoi: Weapons hot.
[30.06.2017 22:48:43] "Druide": "As I thought."
[30.06.2017 22:48:51] D9|Valiance: Moving in to assist.
[30.06.2017 22:48:58] Karin.'Dice'.Walker: No you don't.
[30.06.2017 22:49:29] Karin.'Dice'.Walker: Right, I've had enough of those weird guys.
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»»» Location: ::Encrypted::
»»» Sender ID: Nick Stenn
»»» Recipient ID: Forlorn Hope
»»» Issue: Derelict Station
Knights,
Thanks to Gerald Carry, we've found one of the derelict stations. For the time being I wish everyone to avoid drawing attention to it, as there are already plans in motion concerning it. As such, stay ready for new assignments to be given out. I'm well aware that some of you are chomping at the bit waiting for something to happen, and to that all I can say is to hold on a bit longer.
[06.07.2017 11:33:51] Forlorn|-Artemis: Nick: Hey Gerald. Good to see you around again.
[06.07.2017 11:33:58] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: Howdy Nicky
[06.07.2017 11:35:32] Forlorn|-Artemis: Nick: You seen anything out here while scouting?
[06.07.2017 11:36:18] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: Heard about some Lane Hackers findin' some wreck floating in the middle o nowhere
[06.07.2017 11:36:31] Forlorn|-Artemis: You gone to take a look yet?
[06.07.2017 11:37:01] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: Refreshin' my memory, and myself. *he takes a swig of his brandy*
[06.07.2017 11:37:41] Forlorn|-Artemis: Nick: I'm still convinced drinking and flying is dangerous, even if you use your autopilot man.
[06.07.2017 11:38:02] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: Ain't much to crash into, not yet at least
[06.07.2017 11:39:20] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: Aligning the planets
[06.07.2017 11:40:15] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: Ok maybe you's right, drinkin and flyin's bad.
[06.07.2017 11:40:26] Forlorn|-Artemis: Nick: Can't remember where you saw it?
[06.07.2017 11:40:53] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: I got a visual, I think.
[06.07.2017 11:40:57] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: Am I seein double?
[06.07.2017 11:41:07] Forlorn|-Artemis: N: No radar signature yet. But i see it too.
[06.07.2017 11:41:19] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: Jus a fat rock. Maybe it ain't this one.
[06.07.2017 11:41:30] Forlorn|-Artemis: Nick: Hold one.
[06.07.2017 11:41:39] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: Huh, thats a docking port
[06.07.2017 11:42:10] Forlorn|-Artemis: Nick: Would you look at that.
[06.07.2017 11:43:31] Forlorn|-Artemis: Nick: Look what we have here as well?
[06.07.2017 11:43:48] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: Huh
[06.07.2017 11:44:05] Forlorn|-Artemis: Nick: A wrecked ship carrying experimental technology, just a few hundred meters from an abandoned station?
[06.07.2017 11:45:16] Forlorn|-Artemis: N: Interesting. Alright Gerald. I want total silence on this find ok?
[06.07.2017 11:45:35] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: I'll probably forget about it when I sober up anyway, but aye.
[06.07.2017 11:45:39] Forlorn|-Artemis: N: No one finds out where it is, or that we've found it.
[06.07.2017 11:46:01] Forlorn|-Artemis: N: I'm thinking we have a chance to do something with this find.
[06.07.2017 11:46:18] Forlorn|-Artemis: Nick: Lets head back to normal space before people come looking for us.
[06.07.2017 11:46:46] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: *He quietly continues drinking*
[06.07.2017 11:47:02] Forlorn|-Artemis: Nick: Taken that thing for races yet?
[06.07.2017 11:47:37] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: Nah. Been in Mu. Left this with a bud on Erie.
[06.07.2017 11:48:05] Forlorn|-Artemis: Nick: Think you may wanna find new lodging for yourself. Haven's been moved out of Mu.
[06.07.2017 11:48:31] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: I figured that much when I woke up floatin' alone outside Thebes.
[06.07.2017 11:48:49] Forlorn|-Artemis: Nick: The crew figured it'd be a fun prank.
[06.07.2017 11:49:10] Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry: Did you have to take all the drink with you's?
[06.07.2017 11:49:38] Forlorn|-Artemis: Nick: We werent about to leave it floating in space. Didn't wanna lose it to solar winds.
Yours sincerely, Knight Captain Stenn
The Forlorn Hope
We've found another two of the derelicts that seem to be cropping up everywhere. While the first derelict in [REDACTED] was already armed and locked to me, the second is not only accessible, but holding together just enough to be investigated. Of course I did so post-haste, hoping for a treasure trove of technology or data. What I found was much more valuable. This one seems to be a factory of some sort, and while it's severely damaged, it seems to be holding together enough for one last production run.
I have already begun assembling the materials needed for this, and hope to report with good news soon.
Finally, our progress on the Outpost that will be known as Hope's Watch progresses smoothly, and we should have the station under total lockdown in the following days.
As before, there are plans in the pipeline for the Forlorn, and I bid you all to stay on your toes.
we just cam back from a mission to gather some strange alien organisms. I was commanding the so called Forlorn|-Potato, or more commonly known as The Athena. I had those damned eggheads complain the whole flight about their precious equipment. Hell, they should start flying combat ships and calm the hell down a bit. Anyways, we gathered said things in Omicron Sigma and made our way back to Glenn. Everything went smoothly besides the complaining eggheads on the Potato. I don't even know what they want to do with the stuff, it only seemed that this "Fairchild" had planes with it. Even though the blackbox recording was only boring egghead talk, I uploaded it together with the cargo manifest to this message.
Garrus out.
And put me in a damned fighter next time we do this.
Sincerely Junior Knight Captain Hendrix
The Forlorn Hope
<"Fairchild"> "Greetings."
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Ah, there's our rendez vous.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Greetings to you.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: The rest is going to arrive in just a second. They had some problems with that dumb drone.
<"Fairchild"> "Sure."
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Don't look at me like that, I ain't that drunk.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Crew, Scientiest, or whatever, prepare to unmoor.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2: Nick> Sorry, I'm late. Got stuck with an over zealous LPI.
<"Fairchild"> "Hello there."
<Forlorn|-Athena: Pilot> Sidethrusters engaged. Airlock closed.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Get us off that station.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2: N> Good to see you again.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2: N> All's been well I assume?
<"Fairchild"> "I haven't had issues, no."
<Forlorn|-Athena: Pilot> We reached a safe distance. The ship is yours.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2: N> Excellent. Athena, will be carrying the samples, and Gerald will be mapping for the database. We're all good and ready to go
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> when you are .
<"Fairchild"> "If you are ready, let's depart."
<"Fairchild"> "I'll lead the way."
<Forlorn|-Picket.2: Nick> Right behind you.
<"Fairchild"> "Greetings, Freelancer."
<Forlorn|-Picket.2: Nick> Hey there
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Yeehaw.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Hail.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Suppose I shouldn't ask how you found out about this stuff.
<"Fairchild"> It's a long story.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Fair enough. What matters is we can get to it.
<"Fairchild"> We should be able to.
<"Fairchild"> I haven't been in that region for a couple of years.
<"Fairchild"> ## Jumped to Shikoku.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> I doubt memory will be a problem given your implants.
<"Fairchild"> You wouldn't believe.
<"Fairchild"> Besides, at the time when we first went to the place I did not have Vergil yet.
<"Fairchild"> And we haven't tackled the memory issue until, like, two days ago.
<"Fairchild"> So pretty much everything I remember up to this point has been in my natural brain.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> I see. That is good news. I'll admit, I am leaning towards the implantation myself.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Heads up. Cloaker.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Well, we should be fine.
<"Fairchild"> Auxesia seems to be interested in us.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> I'll divert to Shinjuku.
<"Fairchild"> ## Jumped to New Tokyo.
<"Fairchild"> Seems like my concern about Auxesia following us has proven to be unsubstantiated.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> As intrusive as they can be, sometimes they act half-decent.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Good, just more eggheads that are complaining about something. Just like the whole crew of this "thing" I'm commanding
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Easy, Garrus. You knew the job when you signed on.
<"Fairchild"> They are useful for removing Outcasts. Not much else.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: I did. *rolls eyes*
<"Fairchild"> Despite not being much different from Outcasts themselves.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> *an empty vodka bottle floats by Gerald's face, he slaps it away*
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Its a galaxy of hypocrites at times.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: *Over the ship comms* No, I won't care to fly eays when it comes to a fight. Screw your equipment, a fight is about
<Forlorn|-Athena> lives.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Rowdy as they might be, theyre good at their jobs. Although Garrus seems to have gotten too used to combat runs.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: *coughs* Exuse me, I'm not used to fly with scientists.
<"Fairchild"> Having one for two years inside your head changes your view about them.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Point.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Did it hurt?
<"Fairchild"> What hurt?
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Y'know, putting it in?
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> I'm curious about the procedure. We've assembled a lab since we last spoke, and if you believe it possible, I would be willing
<"Fairchild"> Not really.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> to volunteer for the first operation.
<"Fairchild"> From our experience you just pass out for a couple of hours.
<"Fairchild"> There are also some hallucinations involved. Nothing too terrible though.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Huh, hey Nicky you think I can get me one of those?
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> lets first see if Miss. Fairchild can use our labs to do so.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> No jumping the gun on this one.
<"Fairchild"> *sighs* Sigmas...
<"Fairchild"> I know these systems like the back of my hand.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> But if she thinks its possible and is willing. I don't see why not. History?
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> There's always a history with a sigh like that.
<"Fairchild"> Well, when I worked with Wisp, we used to secure those systems from Outcasts.
<"Fairchild"> Intercepted their transports, killed their pilots.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Quite a bit of history then.
<"Fairchild"> Some of my fondest and worst memories are involved with Atka.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Sounds like its been a ride.
<"Fairchild"> It has.
<"Fairchild"> Right. We're about to jump to Omicron Sigma.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Luckily this could be the last time you're forced to come out here. From here on out, it'll be at will.
<"Fairchild"> I'm not entirely sure what's on the other side.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Roger that. High alert everyone.
<"Fairchild"> As I said, I haven't been here for a while.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: I'd say I go first, but that thing is as armed as a potato.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> *Gerald makes a spooky noise*
<"Fairchild"> Angels...
<"Fairchild"> I don't remember this place looking like this.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Hey y'all, look down.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Lets hope its only the visuals that have changed.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Well damn. A black hole.
<"Fairchild"> *she gasps*
<"Fairchild"> This is concerning.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Now this is a sight. Kinda reminds me of an explosion.
<"Fairchild"> We should move, and keep together.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Holding thumbs.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> I'm cookin' in this damn thing.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> We'll need to look into improved rad-shielding when we get back.'
<"Fairchild"> Has this entire system been abandoned?
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> I see a station over there.
<"Fairchild"> Before there were some Zoners here at least.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> By the planet.
<"Fairchild"> And Core.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: At least that potato has an Air Conditioner. It even is chilly in here.
<"Fairchild"> Oh.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Gerald, do a sweep.
<"Fairchild"> Bad idea.
<"Fairchild"> Keep together.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Alright then, you heard the lady.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Fine.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> We
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> We'll sweep it next time.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Got somethin' strange on my scanner.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Whats that?
<"Fairchild"> A Nomad Lair.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Four o'clock high.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Just like the one in Inverness.
<"Fairchild"> This wasn't here the last time I visited.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Explains why the area's deserted.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Maybe we should go faster?
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> These thing's are popping up everywhere.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: If these scientiest didn't draw half of the engines power, I'd catch up with you in no time. But no, "we got important
<Forlorn|-Athena> stuff that needs the power". *sighs*
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> This was the area?
<"Fairchild"> Yeah.
<"Fairchild"> All right.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Heads up.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Incomming signatures.
<"Fairchild"> Nick, you start with the mining. Me and Gerald will secure the area.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Prepare the weapons for defense.
<"Fairchild"> Let's hurry up and get the hell out.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Alright, I've got some samples. Garrus, get ready while I load you up.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> On it.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> My ears are startin' to ring. Not sure if its the drink or the radiation.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> How much did you say you need for a single operation?
<"Fairchild"> A few containers.
<"Fairchild"> Depends how many sets you want to make.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> This should be good for now. Now that we know where it is, we can always come back as needed.
<"Fairchild"> *she nods*
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> We have enough for two, three sets at least. That'll suffice.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: *to a scientist* Good, I'll tell them.
<"Fairchild"> We should get out, then.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Agreed.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: One of the egg, erm I mean, scientist just told me that stuff is perishable without propper containers.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> That just makes it more fun.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Lets get moving.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Them some pretty mean guns you got there.
<"Fairchild"> Let's go then.
<"Fairchild"> We got what we came for. At least a bit of it.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Mason, rendevous in normal space. We'll fill you in then.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Enough to get the wheels in motion.
<Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman> Alright, where to? I'm almost in New Tokyo
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Once we've got the labs running at full speed, these trips will become more routine for our logistics.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> We'll meet you there Mason.
<"Fairchild"> Does any one of you know whose base that is over there?
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Afraid not.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> I can check.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Gerald, go ahead.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> I can outrun anything if it comes.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Breaking off.
<"Fairchild"> Right.
<"Fairchild"> Where did Athena go?
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Testing out our newest addition to the ship I believe.
<"Fairchild"> Huh?
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Cloak drive.
<"Fairchild"> Ah.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: What do you mean I plotted the wrong course? You typed it in the computers! Correct it!
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Or he just flew the wrong way...
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: I clearly said Sigma 17 Jumphole.
<"Fairchild"> We should wait for Gerald.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> And Garrus.
<Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman> Waiting for you by the planet.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: I got you on the scanners now.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Cairo Station, an order base. OCV Sesmu, a cruiser platform.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Roger that Mason, let us know if you see anything suspicious headed out way.
<"Fairchild"> Right.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> There's no one around it though.
<"Fairchild"> Order should not cause problems, at least not me.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Lights are on. They ain't shootin' at me
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Nor to use. We have... and understanding.
<"Fairchild"> Good.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Finnally, remember me to send the navigator back to training when we're home.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Dont drift too far now Miss.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Its quite the view thought.
<"Fairchild"> Let's go.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Screw the view. I'm cookin'
<"Fairchild"> It makes me uneasy.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> We're outta there for now at least.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> wow cant dock.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Find anything useful there Garrus?
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Nothing, just useless crap.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Gerald on the overtake! Athena falls to second place!
<"Fairchild"> Oh.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Can't take the race out of a racer.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Srcew that potato. It aint flyin' under my command anymore.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> So far so good.
<"Fairchild"> I think we're out of the woods.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Seems so. Heading back to liberty Miss. Fairchild?
<"Fairchild"> Might as well.
<Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman> altough
<Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman> By the way, there's a police officer at the planet. Not sure if she will make problems with that cargo
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Garrus, you have a cloak. Use it when we get close.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: He won't, or I turn this potato into a battleship.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Heh, just kidding, those scientist would disect me. *laughs*
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Mason, we're on our way to you now.
<"Fairchild"> "Greetings."
<Akina.Suzuki> Konbanwa.
<Forlorn|-Gerald.Carry> Yeehaw.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2: Nick> Officer. *nods*
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Alright Mason, lets go.
<Forlorn|-Athena> Hendrix: Hail.
<Akina.Suzuki> Kon'nichiwa to you all.
<"Fairchild"> Where are you planning to store these?
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Glendalough Orbital. The labs there, as is a storage.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Coronado system.
<Forlorn|-Mason.Coleman> Pretty sure Barrier Pass would have been faster
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Riskier, draws attention from the wrong types of people
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> I assume we'll be seeing you around when the labs are ready?
<"Fairchild"> We will visit, surely.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Glad to hear it. My offer from the other day still stands when you are ready.
<"Fairchild"> We will see about that.
<"Fairchild"> We still have a few things to take care of before we can help you with this.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Entirely understandable. We'll get started as best we can of course.
<"Fairchild"> Right, here we are, right where we started.
<Forlorn|-Picket.2> Indeed. A quiet trip.
<"Fairchild"> I hope you'll have a good run with those.
<"Fairchild"> Have a good day.
Three reports rolled into one, and all of them overdue. Yesterday was frantic. First, the expedition into Omicron Sigma with Fairchild. I believe that Garrus has covered this already, although I should remind him that his ship, shields and weapons are all thanks to the so called eggheads.
Secondly, the attempts to reactivate the derelict factory. I spent a good few hours examining the derelict, and while it first I couldn't make sense of what I was seeing, I've managed to puzzle out what we'll need to get it running again. I'll attach a list below. As you'll see, I've already begun acquiring and shipping in the resources needed.
And finally, I took Forlorn|-Hunter.1 out for a ride yesterday. I was aiming for finding new contracts in Bretonia, but upon my arrival in New London, I was immediately recruited by the BAF to assist against a Gallic incursion. At first I thought my scanners were lying to me, but it would seem that the Gallic fleets have fielded a new weapon, a Titan-class Battleship, packing highly experimental weapons. It was nearly an hour of fierce combat, but we managed to remove the Titan's support fleet and chase it away, sadly at the cost of many allied ships taking heavy damage. It is interesting to note the collective forces of the fleet arrayed against the Gallic forces were comprised of the Bretonian Armed Forces, their allies the Liberty Navy and our good friends from the Crayter Military. What was truly surprising was the presence of Sapphire Raven, who flew fighter cover for me and one of the other bombers.
I believe thats all from yesterday, and while today is still young, I have already received word from the work crews on Hope's Watch that progress is moving as planned. They've put in an order for an array of parts and equipment that they'll use to bring the base back online.
Alright, looks like its been a quiet day or two. Not much to report except that we've moved the last of the materials to the derelict factory, and are just beginning to get it fired up now.
Aside from that, I met one of our friends in the 404 recently. Seems that they've had a round of promotions and we'll no longer be seeing Operative Reeves around, as he's now Director Reeves and too important to risk on the front lines. Operative Speedster remains our primary contact with the Agency, so as to not directly bother Avery. The Director has also arranged for a gift, as a reward for our on going protection of Liberty from rogue elements, and I've just moved it to Glendalough. Garrus, you'll find the keys to a Guardian fighter in your room. Take good care of it, that ships been through some of the roughest battles in Liberty space.
Work on Hope's Watch continues to proceed as planned, and once we finish the import of power-cells and software to the station, we should be able to properly restrict access to it. I believe that's all for the moment.
I just completed another patrol around "Hope's Watch". Everything was silent, besides Nick and Operative Speedster who inspected the base. After they left, I continued with my patrol around the field. Just "empty" space, no soul cared to wander there. As soon as I was finished, I had a look at the interior. With the workers clearing all the rubble and malfunctioning equipment, we still might be able to station a small fighter squad in the hangars already. The armory on "Hope's Watch" also might be able to sustain a brief amount of Nanobots and Shieldbatteries, although the space is limited and it might interfere with the current cleanup works around the armory. Repairs, if needed for the squad that could be stationed there, have to be made at one of the nearby installations, since we lack the proper men and equipment on the base. As for the stations security, I'd like to propose that we transfer the Seraphim wing to Hope's Watch during the time we can't access the door controls and set them up properly. Visual reports of the patrol and the hangar status are attached to this message.
That's if for now. Garrus out.
Sincerely Junior Knight Captain Hendrix
The Forlorn Hope
I got an emergency call from the Crayterians that they were in need of some assistance. This was the perfect time to bring out the "Hope's Guardian" for a little brawl. When I arrived the Crayterians had already taken some damage and one of them had to retreat shortly after I entered the fight. With a precise Mini Razor hit, the hull of one of them was left in a bad shape, allowing the leftover Crayterian to shoot the ship down. Though shortly after he shot down the Gaian, he met the same fate. Leaving me with the last two of them. Well, until I saw one enemy vanishing with a big explosion. Must have hit some mines that blasted his shields apart and the hull. Unfortunate I didn't saw it, it happened behind me. The last one was a bit of a harder enemy. And with my annoying, triggerhappy hand that always wants to drop mines it wasn't my best fight.
That's it for now. Garrus out.
Sincerely Junior Knight Captain Hendrix
The Forlorn Hope
[14.07.2017 18:59:04] Death: =CR=Blitz was put out of action by GG-Richard.Chapman (Gun).
[14.07.2017 19:04:25] Death: GG-Richard.Chapman was put out of action by =CR=Nighthammer (Gun).
[14.07.2017 19:04:35] Death: =CR=Nighthammer was put out of action by GG-Nicola.Vanzetti (Mine).
[14.07.2017 19:04:52] Death: GG-Nicola.Vanzetti was put out of action by Forlorn|-Garrus.Hendrix (Mine).
[14.07.2017 19:12:13] Death: Forlorn|-Garrus.Hendrix was put out of action by GG-Scorpion (Gun).
Today whilst i was spending some time on Barrier Station i heard a few rumors about a some weapons dealer in Baffin, C6. Apparently he sold some really good stuff, so i decided to make my way over there and check it out. Well the ship was there, a Luxury Liner. Once i docked i saw it had a skeleton crew running it, and when i checked for weapons they offered me some NEMP Bomb Launcher. There were also Manticore weapons and a cloak disruptor, apparently one small enough for a fighter to carry. Also there was ammo for the before mentioned Launcher, but really all of this was way too expensive. So i left the ship, and i saw a whole bunch of people outside. There were Crayterians, Freelancers and even Gauls made their way there. Now after some time there and talking, well something looked like it just went super nova in the distance. Soon after Nomads started coming out of this thing and whilst they seemed to go for the bigger group of people i went over to it to take some pictures. Once done i took my leave before i got shoot down or worse, made it safe back home.
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»»» Location: Athena
»»» Sender ID: Millie Deneva
»»» Recipient ID: Forlorn Hope High Command
»»» Issue: Research Mission Report
Greetings Knight Captains,
The last few weeks we're quite the enjoyable ones. Myself alongside a research and analytic team departed aboard the Athena into the Sigma's to research the gas-rich nebulae of the Sigma systems. The initial position of the scans were the general area's around gas miners in Sigma-13. We then moved to the edge of an explosive gas zone. We maintained there for some time, gathering as much data as possible on why such volatile gasses form and combine in the vacuum of space. After this, our trip took us to Sigma-19, where we studied once more amongst the gas miners then a little deeper into the nebulae. Following this, we made a brief trip to the Hokkaido system, where Samura seems to be attempting to harvest gas as well. Processing of the information is still incomplete, but as we process the information it will be made available for further review as desire. Not all probe photo's we're usable, suitable ones attached.
Yours sincerely, Knight Millie Deneva
The Forlorn Hope