A very strange situation has just occured. During patrol cycles, i found a ship broadcasting a Molly IFF, in the West Point ---> California JumpGate trade lane. The ship callsign was "Comacchio". After closing into scan range, something even more strange happened. He was identified as Generic Pirate by his ID code, but flying what was, at least externally, resembling a GBH3 "Orca" Gunboat. Considering how close to them the Bounty Hunters keep their ship series, this has to be some kind of steal or salvage.
The ship was engaged in that lane, and almost killed, but managed to take the jumpgate to california. There, in mojave, "Solarpuppy" in his transport disrupted the lane the hostile was going to take, effectively inmobilizing him for long enough to me to reach his location. In a few more seconds, the pirate Comacchio was destroyed.
I will try to inform the Bounty Hunters Guild about what one of their ships has been used to. Hopefully, that will help them get track of possible ships of same series stolen. If one could be grabbed from them, more could have followed.
Agent Mike Edwards clossing communication channel.
' Wrote:Comm ID: Commander James Farley
To: SA Forces
Well, it's about time that I grabbed a little rest, so I'm going to be taking vacation this week and spending my time (and hard earned credits) at the Imperium Casino. You gents have fun and stay safe while I'm gone.
Sincerely,
Commander James Farley
***End Transmission***
//OOC: I'm going on vacation! See you a week from Sunday!
This is Mitch Woods, Callsign Bloodstone, Admiral Under Fleet Admiral Wooseley to Southern Alliance High Command ...pppzzztttzzz... specail Operation under Fleet ...ppzzztttzzz... battle Group gone, only I rem...pppzztttzzz... Dreadnaught Bluenose gone, Cruiser Halifax and...pppzzzttzzz... abandoned. I have no idea what happened... requesting re-entery to the service and further or... Pzztttzz...
Bloodstone out
***Transimision Terminated***
Woods, its been awhile. Nice to see a familiar face. I hope you get re-enlisted soon. Meet me at the bar on San Jacinto, I hang out there often.
-Greg
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To: Liberty High Command
Comm ID: Commander Greg LaCroix
Subject: Ship Change
After the taking the annual physical examination on Richmond HQ, M.E.s have diagnosed me with acute palsy. My hands seem to be getting too shaky at the controls, lessening my ability to shoot straight. When asked how I could compensate, they suggested ship change and/or increase firepower. Thus, I am now flying a Raven Claw assault craft. Expenses have been covered by my personal fund. If high command wishes me to remain in the Avenger or Guardian I'll switch back gladly.
Incoming transmission..
Comm ID: Commodore John Talon
To: Greg LaCroix
Pilot, first off, you have not requested that your ship be changed and second off, you are not allowed to use the Raven Claw, therefore the High Command expects you to change the ship back to an Avenger or Guardian immediately. Also, do not attempt to do such things without requesting permission first, its unhealthy for your career.
' Wrote:Incoming transmission..
Comm ID: Commodore John Talon
To: Greg LaCroix
Pilot, first off, you have not requested that your ship be changed and second off, you are not allowed to use the Raven Claw, therefore the High Command expects you to change the ship back to an Avenger or Guardian immediately. Also, do not attempt to do such things without requesting permission first, its unhealthy for your career.
Ending transmission..
To: Liberty High Command
Comm ID: Commander Greg LaCroix
RE: Ship Change
Aye sir, orders received. I prioritize the career health far above my personal health. Rest assured this will not happen again. In addition to this, I will be restricting my movement to the capital lass ships since I'm too shaky in smaller vessels.
Comm ID : Recruit SA Rick Gunner.
To : Liberty High Command
Greetings,
I have family matters to sort out with my wife and child on Planet Los Angeles. So I won't be abble to do my duties in the Southern Alliance for quite a while.
I'm sorry for the inconveniance and I hope to be back soon on duties to protect liberty.
Rick Out
Transmission Ended
//OCC : I moved from my flat and I don't have a connection in my new flat. I'll try to get one as soon as possible. I can only go in internet cafe to check the news in forum.
I have recently managed to get my hands on some evidence of a Bounty Hunter (BH) in possession of a Liberty Assault BattleCruiser. Document attached below. I hope to hand this off to whom ever will be in charge of rectifying this situation.
//unable to upload image at this time. If someone could PM how to that would be awesome. At this exact moment I don't have time to go forum hunting for it.//
Comm ID: Simon Marshall
From: Navyman Recruit Marshall
To: High Command
During the set-up phase of my ship i received a hail from one [Wellington]Weaponry mentioning the presence of a Rheinland Cruiser in the Texas system.
My ship's scans of the Texas system confirmed this.
Due to the fact that no other Navy pilots were active at the time, i decided to go and investigate. However, half-way to Texas from Planet Manhattan my ship's scans detected it had moved onto the Bering system and then on towards Hamburg.
Perhaps this was to scout out our tactical capabilities? Regardless, i wished to make sure High Command was aware of this incursion into our space.
Oh and by the by, my ship is roughly 70% equipped at this time.