James Erzie, apparently, has severe memory complications, and completely forgotten he was prohibited to enter Liberty as his pathetic diplomacy did not let him slip through the case.
I have noticed his vessel being picked up by Spyglass network in Colorado, and immediately manned the closest possible asset to intercept this mongrel. As i succeeded with the interception - i have caught Erzie's Serenity-class transport filled to the brim with Cardamine right by the Kepler anomaly in Colorado.
He was reminded of his sins for which he was banned from Liberty. He was reminded of the consequences.
I have ensured he left towards Kusari before rerouting back to Colorado anomaly in Kepler, keeping in mind that a Xeno Alliance Pilgrim Liner have been passing by, and they could send someone to investigate.
It have happened, indeed. I have encountered a Xeno fighter not far from Nome base, the hideout of these pests.
We held a brief conversation instead of having each other at a gunpoint.
I'd assume it was worth my time, however, the approaching Ion Storm have forced me to break off and seek temporary shelter at Ames.
[12.03.2019 07:34:12] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Stop right here.
[12.03.2019 07:34:21] IRG|Doctor.James.Erzie: Hello.
[12.03.2019 07:34:38] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: It seems like you have started to forget what you've been told, Doctor James Erzie.
[12.03.2019 07:34:58] IRG|Doctor.James.Erzie: Maybe I did, maybe I didn't.
[12.03.2019 07:35:23] XA-Great.Basin: Odd thing to stumble across.
[12.03.2019 07:35:30] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: You apparently did.
[12.03.2019 07:35:46] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Simply the point that you've been told to stay out of Liberty.
[12.03.2019 07:36:08] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: You are perfectly aware of why such decision have been taken by the Professorship.
[12.03.2019 07:36:16] IRG|Doctor.James.Erzie: You best remove Bethlehem station then, since it's our headquarters.
[12.03.2019 07:36:21] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Now turn back at once.
[12.03.2019 07:36:34] IRG|Doctor.James.Erzie: Maybe you forgot that it's completely unrealistic.
[12.03.2019 07:36:42] IRG|Doctor.James.Erzie: Either way, turning around isn't an issue.
[12.03.2019 07:36:48] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Unrealistic, you say.
[12.03.2019 07:37:24] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: And i say that experimenting with the technologies and materials you're messing with...
[12.03.2019 07:37:55] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Is just outright equal to marking yourself an enemy of humanity.
[12.03.2019 07:37:56] IRG|Doctor.James.Erzie: Still no concrete evidence, just a public brochure on our inspirations. Let me know when you actually find how our -
[12.03.2019 07:38:02] IRG|Doctor.James.Erzie: research process is executed.
[12.03.2019 07:38:16] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: We've got a word from trusted sources.
[12.03.2019 07:38:19] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: This is enough.
[12.03.2019 07:38:42] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Next time you're caught in Liberty - your vessel will be deconstructed.
[12.03.2019 07:38:48] IRG|Doctor.James.Erzie: The Order Overwatch is flying heresy. Abandoning everything Orillion ever fought for.
[12.03.2019 07:39:15] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Furthermore, i will personally ensure you will have a trip to Malta with a right of permanent stay on the planet.
[12.03.2019 07:39:24] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: You're most certainly going to enjoy it.
[12.03.2019 07:39:56] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: I hope i've made myself clear. Stay out of Liberty.
[12.03.2019 07:46:01] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Hello, Xeno.
[12.03.2019 07:46:04] XA-Diamondback: Looky here, A hacker.
[12.03.2019 07:46:14] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Looking for James Erzie?
[12.03.2019 07:46:27] XA-Diamondback: Looking for you, Our transport caught you in Colorado.
[12.03.2019 07:46:40] XA-Diamondback: You know better. Colorado is our turf.
[12.03.2019 07:46:56] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: I am fine with that.
[12.03.2019 07:47:10] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: But there was a reason for me to venture there for a moment.
[12.03.2019 07:47:24] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Would you like to hear it?
[12.03.2019 07:47:38] XA-Diamondback: I assume you're referring to the IRG transport you had stopped on our way through?
[12.03.2019 07:47:47] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Precisely.
[12.03.2019 07:48:02] XA-Diamondback: I've got time. Let's hear it.
[12.03.2019 07:48:11] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: You know what IRG is notorious for, don't you?
[12.03.2019 07:48:27] XA-Diamondback: All I know is that they're researchers.
[12.03.2019 07:48:46] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: First of all - research and employment of dangerous alien technologies that they disguise as their developments.
[12.03.2019 07:49:12] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: This is the main reason we, Lane Hackers, strictly watch them staying out of Liberty.
[12.03.2019 07:49:26] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: To an extent, the transport itself was loaded with Cardamine.
[12.03.2019 07:49:44] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: You probably know we're quite sensitive about it.
[12.03.2019 07:49:57] XA-Diamondback: I'm well aware of the psycho drug. And the hold it has over most of Liberty.
[12.03.2019 07:49:57] CONSOLE: Notice to Space Farers : Long range probes indicates approaching ION storms in 10 minutes.
[12.03.2019 07:50:17] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: And when two matter we're sensitive about come together... he was lucky to make it out in one piece.
[12.03.2019 07:50:38] XA-Diamondback: My question is. Why do the hackers care about alien technology.
[12.03.2019 07:51:28] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Why would we not? We've happened to encounter the Nomads. Their thralls as well.
[12.03.2019 07:52:04] XA-Diamondback: Wouldn't it be much easier for you to let them into liberty. And closely watch their activities through your... spy capabilities.
[12.03.2019 07:52:18] XA-Diamondback: Who knows what they could be doing with it outside of liberty.
[12.03.2019 07:52:45] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: We'll get to know about their activities outside of Liberty as well. This or another way.
[12.03.2019 07:53:11] XA-Diamondback: The Cardamine is understandable, I have no quams about that.
[12.03.2019 07:53:21] XA-Diamondback: I see no reason for bloodshed. Just stay out of Colorado.
[12.03.2019 07:54:04] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: I have explained my reasons to you.
[12.03.2019 07:54:15] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: I wanted that particular transport to turn back.
[12.03.2019 07:54:31] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Because of the person that is in command of it.
[12.03.2019 07:54:39] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: The cargo was yet another reason.
[12.03.2019 07:54:54] XA-Diamondback: It won't be happening again. Catch them in New York or Ontario, or we'll get involved.
[12.03.2019 07:54:58] CONSOLE: Sirius Meteorological Institute, Late Warning department leader, The Right Honourable Fellow Hoodlum, Esq., confirms approaching ION storm will reach Sirius in 5 minutes. Proceed to nearest docking facility at best speed.
[12.03.2019 07:55:24] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: I will give this a degree of consideration next time. Perhaps.
[12.03.2019 07:55:28] XA-Diamondback: There's no need to sour our relations any further. Safe trip home Hacker. Don't get caught in the storm.
[12.03.2019 07:55:38] LH~Leiden.Aggressor: Likewise.
Recently, while I was travelling between our bases of operation, I came across a duo of Xenos. While I was met with the hostility one would expect from such backward troglodytes, they obviously had no idea they were dealing with a member of the Professorship. This allowed me to test the waters somewhat.
See for yourselves:
[14.03.2019 16:02:13] LH~Wardriver: Well fancy that.
[14.03.2019 16:02:28] XA-"Night": That's my line, son.
[14.03.2019 16:02:55] LH~Wardriver: Didn't mean to infringe on your copyright.
[14.03.2019 16:03:01] XA-Lyre: Now what is a hacker doing in Xeno territory.
[14.03.2019 16:03:09] XA-"Night": Hacker.
[14.03.2019 16:03:30] LH~Wardriver: Xeno territory? I admire your gusto, but this is just another system to me.
[14.03.2019 16:03:37] XA-"Night": What business have you got here? Apart from being all the way drugged up.
[14.03.2019 16:03:44] LH~Wardriver: I'm simply patrolling between our bases.
[14.03.2019 16:03:58] XA-"Night": Your bases are in Galileo, not here.
[14.03.2019 16:04:18] XA-Lyre: Kid, you got your head all messed up.
[14.03.2019 16:04:21] LH~Wardriver: Did you miss the part where I said "between"?
[14.03.2019 16:04:39] LH~Wardriver: That implies travelling through systems.
[14.03.2019 16:05:24] LH~Wardriver: Either way...
[14.03.2019 16:05:28] XA-"Night": Right...
[14.03.2019 16:05:30] XA-Lyre: Lissen, fella.
[14.03.2019 16:05:35] XA-Lyre: I want your cardamine.
[14.03.2019 16:05:43] XA-"Night": You what?
[14.03.2019 16:05:45] LH~Wardriver: The audacity!
[14.03.2019 16:05:56] XA-"Night": I wanna destroy that crap.
[14.03.2019 16:06:26] XA-Lyre: You're gonna hand it over.
[14.03.2019 16:06:27] LH~Wardriver: Can I interest you in my portable plasma shotgun instead? I had it custom made on Mactan.
[14.03.2019 16:06:30] XA-Lyre: Or I'll take it from you.
[14.03.2019 16:06:47] LH~Wardriver: Tsk tsk. I don't respond well to threats.
[14.03.2019 16:06:57] XA-"Night": Plasma shotgun?
[14.03.2019 16:07:07] XA-"Night": Hmm, i've always been a fan of weapons myself.
[14.03.2019 16:07:28] LH~Wardriver: Yes, powerful enough to blast a hole in any station's hull, to be used with care.
[14.03.2019 16:07:48] XA-Lyre: Alright, you know what.
[14.03.2019 16:07:51] XA-Lyre: I'm in a good mood today.
[14.03.2019 16:08:02] XA-"Night": Me too.
[14.03.2019 16:08:05] XA-Lyre: Hand over that gun instead, and leave the system.
[14.03.2019 16:08:10] XA-"Night": I'm interested in that shotgun.
[14.03.2019 16:08:13] XA-Lyre: Refuse and you'll hit the hammer.
[14.03.2019 16:08:19] LH~Wardriver: I wouldn't usually just give it away, but seeing as there are hints of warming up in our relations...
[14.03.2019 16:08:45] LH~Wardriver: Again, I don't respond well to threats. But I'll just assume that's because you're really eager to get your hands on it.
[14.03.2019 16:08:54] XA-"Night": As long as you don't screw us over, we will be fine, Hacker. <Transfer of one unit of Black Market Munitions>
[14.03.2019 16:09:17] XA-Lyre: Now continue to whatever hell-hole you were going to.
[14.03.2019 16:09:35] XA-Lyre: I don't want to see your face here again.
[14.03.2019 16:09:49] LH~Wardriver: Be careful with that, I'd hate to read the news that you've accidentally caused an explosive decompression somewhere.
[14.03.2019 16:10:00] XA-"Night": Not without a good reason anyway.
[14.03.2019 16:10:21] LH~Wardriver: Farewell, then.
[14.03.2019 16:10:27] XA-Lyre: I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear that.
[14.03.2019 16:10:40] LH~Wardriver: Next time you threaten me, I'll have your brains fried.
[14.03.2019 16:10:58] XA-"Night": Details details.
[14.03.2019 16:11:04] XA-Lyre: I will keep that in mind next time I see you, kid.
As you can see, the Xenos seem to retain their irrational hatred for anything remotely enjoyable or profitable, Cardamine included. However, like the obnoxious little magpies they are, they can easily be distracted and placated by a shiny trinket.
This seems to be the best method of dealing with them, short of the aforementioned frying of the brains.
Log #1 - 826-03-10
First encounter involved a Xeno bomber, callsign Sidewinder. The bomber accompanied the Hellfire Legion 'Arbiter' class battleship Annihilation to California and offered assistance in the destruction of Liberty Navy forces present in the system. Myself and two passing Rogues had found ourselves accosted by Navy forces at Planet Mojave and were attacked by four enemy snubcraft and a single gunboat. Two enemy craft were neutralized by myself and the Xeno and a third fled the scene while LNS-Tijuana was occupied with the Rogue gunboat. On the Tijuana's return the captain of the Annihilation bade them leave the area, which they did.
[10.03.2019 00:25:10] 5th|Lance.Knight: Weapons free!
[10.03.2019 00:25:11] Josh.Porter: Allright time to go in i suppose.
[10.03.2019 00:25:11] Street.Sweeper: opening fire
[10.03.2019 00:25:14] LH~Injection: Well, here goes nothing
[10.03.2019 00:25:16] Josh.Porter: Lets take care of the Rogues
[10.03.2019 00:25:22] "Solitary-Rambler": Let's dance, eh?!
[10.03.2019 00:25:32] XA-Sidewinder: pretty big mess here.
[10.03.2019 00:25:55] Annihilation: Fairly stacked odds. Hmm.
[10.03.2019 00:26:17] XA-Sidewinder: Ya'know. I hate the rogues and hackers n'all.
[10.03.2019 00:26:21] XA-Sidewinder: But that's a LOT of blue bois.
[10.03.2019 00:26:38] XA-Sidewinder: Think we should help em?
[10.03.2019 00:26:40] Annihilation: Go ahead and take your pick, Xeno.
[10.03.2019 00:27:01] XA-Sidewinder: Engaging Navy.
[10.03.2019 00:28:31] Death: 5th|Nick,Harrison was put out of action by XA-Sidewinder (Gun).
[10.03.2019 00:29:51] Death: Street.Sweeper was put out of action by [LN]-LNS-Tijuana (Gun).
[10.03.2019 00:30:43] Josh.Porter: Oh god.
[10.03.2019 00:30:46] Josh.Porter: This looks bad
[10.03.2019 00:31:03] [LN]-LNS-Tijuana: Langley: This is the Tijuana. We're moving back in. Prep the Bandits.
[10.03.2019 00:31:18] Death: "Solitary-Rambler" was put out of action by Josh.Porter (Mine).
[10.03.2019 00:31:26] Josh.Porter: One down
[10.03.2019 00:31:45] Death: 5th|Lance.Knight was put out of action by LH~Injection (Gun).
[10.03.2019 00:32:12] LH~Injection: Well, they say quit while you're ahead.
[10.03.2019 00:32:13] Annihilation: Shoo gunboat.
[10.03.2019 00:32:22] Annihilation: Shoo shoo.
[10.03.2019 00:33:11] Annihilation: I distinctly remember telling you to shoo.
Apparently, the captain was not truly deterred by the battleship's threats and returned shortly afterwards at the helm of a siege cruiser - regrettably, they were able to knock my ship out of action with a surprise attack.
[10.03.2019 00:38:45] [LN]-LNS-El.Paso: Langley: Oh.. okay.
[10.03.2019 00:39:29] Death: LH~Injection was put out of action by [LN]-LNS-El.Paso (Gun).
Log #2 - 826-03-12
Encounter number two took place within range of Buffalo Base. Contact was made with alliance vessels Night and Sonora and the pilots' language suggested aggressive intent. However, Sonora, a Grizzly class freighter, left the scene after sustaining damage from one of Buffalo's patrols and the remaining Eagle was quickly dispatched by an accompanying Lane Hacker affiliate when provoked.
[12.03.2019 00:23:50] XA-"Night": Well well. I got a boogie on my scanner.
[12.03.2019 00:23:58] LH~Injection: That's not what I was expecting to see.
[12.03.2019 00:24:01] XA-Sonora: I see it too.
[12.03.2019 00:24:14] XA-Sonora: What were you expecting then, hm?
[12.03.2019 00:24:27] LH~Injection: Rogues out here, for the most part.
[12.03.2019 00:25:01] XA-"Night": Another one closing in fast.
[12.03.2019 00:25:12] XA-Sonora: Another Hacker..
[12.03.2019 00:25:21] Flashback: There are 6 more behind me
[12.03.2019 00:25:37] LH~Injection: It's not every day the Xeno Alliance ventures into the badlands.
[12.03.2019 00:25:43] LH~Injection: To what do we owe the pleasure?
[12.03.2019 00:26:01] XA-"Night": Tell us, Hackers, what are you up to these days?
[12.03.2019 00:26:12] Flashback: A bit of this and bit of that
[12.03.2019 00:26:15] Flashback: How about you?
[12.03.2019 00:26:33] LH~Injection: Plots and schemes beyond your comprehension.
[12.03.2019 00:26:41] XA-Sonora: As usual..
[12.03.2019 00:27:13] LH~Injection: Piece by piece our goals are achieved.
[12.03.2019 00:28:14] XA-Sonora: Suppose so. Never in anyone's interest but your own, hm?
[12.03.2019 00:28:51] LH~Injection: My interests are the interests of the people of Liberty.
[12.03.2019 00:28:59] LH~Injection: Freedom from the shackles of their oppressors.
[12.03.2019 00:29:02] XA-"Night": Has it ever been otherwise?
[12.03.2019 00:29:51] XA-"Night": Cardamine is not in the interests of the people of Liberty.
[12.03.2019 00:30:08] LH~Injection: Oh I disagree.
[12.03.2019 00:30:25] XA-Sonora: Seems like you're alone on that branch.
[12.03.2019 00:30:25] XA-"Night": Of course you do, you abuse it.
[12.03.2019 00:30:59] LH~Injection: Abuse? Ha!
[12.03.2019 00:32:34] XA-Sonora: Think he's lying?
[12.03.2019 00:32:40] XA-Sonora: It's in your MO.
[12.03.2019 00:33:16] LH~Injection: I disagree with the notion that it is abuse. The beneficial properties of cardamine are plain to see...
[12.03.2019 00:33:21] LH~Injection: For those with the eyes to see it.
[12.03.2019 00:33:27] XA-Sonora: Alongside the downfalls.
[12.03.2019 00:33:43] XA-"Night": Every benefit has a downfall.
[12.03.2019 00:33:56] XA-Sonora: This one just happens to have a bad ratio.
[12.03.2019 00:34:05] LH~Injection: If it's flow wasn't stifled by the powers that be there would be no downside.
[12.03.2019 00:34:36] XA-Sonora: Now that's going on a bumper sticker.
[12.03.2019 00:34:49] LH~Injection: I think it might be a bit long for a sticker.
[12.03.2019 00:35:18] LH~Injection: Tell me, what did you come here for? You must have a reason to be in this hellscape.
[12.03.2019 00:37:14] LH~Injection: I doubt the rogues will be best pleased with your intrusions.
[12.03.2019 00:37:50] XA-"Night": As if we care how the rogues feel about aythin.
[12.03.2019 00:40:07] LH~Injection: That's close enough.
[12.03.2019 00:40:10] XA-"Night": You should've stayed at that base.
[12.03.2019 00:40:21] LH~Injection: You think you can take me?
[12.03.2019 00:40:44] XA-"Night": I can take any of you, sniffing subhumans.
[12.03.2019 00:42:18] Flashback: Like you would even stand a chance against one of us
[12.03.2019 00:42:44] XA-"Night": We shall see.
[12.03.2019 00:42:45] Flashback: A few passes from me and you will never be heard from again
[12.03.2019 00:43:10] Flashback: You can join the debris in this awful cloud
[12.03.2019 00:43:11] LH~Injection: Sounds like my associate has an itchy trigger finger.
[12.03.2019 00:43:31] XA-"Night": Your associate has no idea what he's up for.
[12.03.2019 00:43:44] XA-"Night": Must be that Cardamine side effect.
[12.03.2019 00:44:23] LH~Injection: I wouldn't underestimate him.
[12.03.2019 00:44:26] Flashback: Those effects will give me the edge and you will perish today
[12.03.2019 00:44:38] XA-"Night": I wouldn't underestimate me either.
[12.03.2019 00:44:42] LH~Injection: I'm going to enjoy witnessing the outcome of this.
[12.03.2019 00:44:50] XA-"Night": So be it.
[12.03.2019 00:44:52] Flashback: Any last words Xeno?
[12.03.2019 00:45:01] XA-"Night": Flashback, you'll die first it seems.
[12.03.2019 00:45:05] Flashback: Good. Time for you to die
[12.03.2019 00:46:21] Death: XA-"Night" was put out of action by Flashback (Mine).
[12.03.2019 00:47:00] LH~Injection: Impressive.
Log #3 - 826-03-16
While calibrating a newly constructed bomber I was alerted to the presence of a Xeno Alliance member, Phantom 6, within the Magellan system, an unnamed associate flying Mactan Aggressor requested that I not attack the contact. Curious as to their activities I accompanied the two to the Coronado system where the Xeno was given a tour of the system by the pilot of Mactan Aggressor. I was then left with the Xeno who fortunately appears to have had no ill intent for the time being and we parted ways in Cortez. The reason for this excursion and the identity of the other Lane Hacker allude me - I leave it up to the professorship to conclude what to do with this information.
[16.03.2019 10:39:35] Elektra.King.: Do you happen to have found a Xeno on your travels?
[16.03.2019 10:39:56] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: He is right near me. And i would strongly suggest against attacking him. For now.
[16.03.2019 10:40:26] Elektra.King.: Don't worry, I'm not currently equipped for fighter combat.
[16.03.2019 10:40:33] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: I see. So, you're looking to do the Coronado reconnaisance?
[16.03.2019 10:41:05] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Cortez is our destination, then.
[16.03.2019 10:41:28] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: We're going to re-enter the ice crystals field, stay by my side.
[16.03.2019 10:41:55] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Odd times on us, aren't they?
[16.03.2019 10:43:01] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Is another change is happening, then?
[16.03.2019 10:43:20] XA-Phantom.6: The new leader is decidedly more interested in the black-market than the sweet words of the Commonwealth.
[16.03.2019 10:43:34] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Back to the roots, then. Good to hear.
[16.03.2019 10:43:41] Elektra.King.: Good morning.
[16.03.2019 10:43:49] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Good morning, Provocateur.
[16.03.2019 10:43:51] XA-Phantom.6: Morning..? I've forgotten my time-zones.
[16.03.2019 10:43:57] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Let's move.
[16.03.2019 10:44:04] Elektra.King.: I just woke up, it's morning for me at least.
[16.03.2019 10:44:54] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Grid square 3D is our next destination.
[16.03.2019 10:45:06] XA-Phantom.6: I'm more or less aware of the route from here.
[16.03.2019 10:45:18] XA-Phantom.6: Though Coronado is decidedly foreign space.
[16.03.2019 10:45:25] XA-Phantom.6: Resolving connection..
[16.03.2019 10:45:44] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: It's better to wait until we leave the asteroid field. Less interference.
[16.03.2019 10:45:53] XA-Phantom.6: I just realized.. I'm using your computer systems. Legion wasn't even original enough to swap the suite.
[16.03.2019 10:46:13] Elektra.King.: Why would they swap the best for something lesser?
[16.03.2019 10:46:22] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Took that off my tongue.
[16.03.2019 10:46:39] XA-Phantom.6: I won't argue with that, even I see the practicality of it.
[16.03.2019 10:46:52] XA-Phantom.6: Though I'd at least make sure you didn't have a back-door into my life-support.
[16.03.2019 10:47:05] Elektra.King.: Smart.
[16.03.2019 10:47:35] XA-Phantom.6: But maybe the Legion is into being choked, who am I to judge?
[16.03.2019 10:47:42] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: We would never create such a backdoor. Honor is still within our understanding.
[16.03.2019 10:48:14] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Backstab is not a honourable move.
[16.03.2019 10:48:45] XA-Phantom.6: I'm unaware of the history between you and the flaming skull crew.
[16.03.2019 10:49:04] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: I am not completely aware of it myself.
[16.03.2019 10:49:06] XA-Phantom.6: Heard a fair bit, but it's not something the Legion's fond of talking about.
[16.03.2019 10:49:28] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Roughly, i know that some time ago we've had a degree of understanding.
[16.03.2019 10:49:37] Elektra.King.: They worked with us when it was convenient for them. They backstabbed us when it wasn't.
[16.03.2019 10:50:19] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: This system does not house a lot of valuable spots. Places of interest are the Yuma, along with the Sabah shipyard-
[16.03.2019 10:50:23] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: -in it's orbit.
[16.03.2019 10:50:28] XA-Phantom.6: Critical infrastructure.
[16.03.2019 10:50:53] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: The nebula ahead of us veils at least two anomalies, and a Freelancer station, Barrier Gate.
[16.03.2019 10:51:09] XA-Phantom.6: Is the space around it independent?
[16.03.2019 10:51:43] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: My observations show Crayter convoys only making their way to Baffin anomaly and back.
[16.03.2019 10:51:50] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: They rarely deviate from this route.
[16.03.2019 10:52:20] XA-Phantom.6: Ow..
[16.03.2019 10:52:54] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Furthermore, the second settled planet in the system is Pecos - a small icy moon.
[16.03.2019 10:53:06] XA-Phantom.6: I was part of the first convoys that ran guns to Lister.
[16.03.2019 10:53:06] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: It orbits Salina, the gas giant.
[16.03.2019 10:53:13] XA-Phantom.6: We had to make a series of hostile landings there.
[16.03.2019 10:53:21] XA-Phantom.6: Rebels were trying to secure all the LZs and shoot us down.
[16.03.2019 10:53:51] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: So you are more or less aware of it's population composition.
[16.03.2019 10:54:12] XA-Phantom.6: It's an IMG encampment. I'm unaware of the other settlements. I'll assume they're Colonial.
[16.03.2019 10:54:25] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: The mining colony, Camp Lister, that is maintained by Independent Miners Guild, and New Hope.
[16.03.2019 10:54:40] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: It was formed during the Crayterian exodus from Tau-44.
[16.03.2019 10:55:06] XA-Phantom.6: We faced heavily entrenched resistance, seemed like they were prepared.
[16.03.2019 10:55:18] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Roughly speaking, Barrier Gate is the only neutral ground suitable to base your operations off.
[16.03.2019 10:55:25] XA-Phantom.6: Only reason any of us got out alive after the first wave was gunned down was the Commander's orders on the ground.
[16.03.2019 10:56:22] XA-Phantom.6: He had a shuttle run the blockade and reinforce us with riot shields from the armory. Once all of us had one, we were ordered-
[16.03.2019 10:56:29] XA-Phantom.6: to make an advance on the Colonial entrenchment.
[16.03.2019 10:56:41] XA-Phantom.6: Selective pistol fire only, and on command. Nothing heroic.
[16.03.2019 10:57:07] XA-Phantom.6: Routed them, gave us the ability to freely off-load supplies afterward. Didn't see too many skirmishes thereafter.
[16.03.2019 10:58:24] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Should we further update the stellar charts, or is this enough?
[16.03.2019 10:58:42] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: There's not much left to cover anyway.
[16.03.2019 10:58:48] XA-Phantom.6: The Pecos local cluster is already mapped. I'd covered a convoy here once before.
[16.03.2019 10:59:02] XA-Phantom.6: Is this the full extent of the system's infrastructure?
[16.03.2019 10:59:23] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: I see. That leaves only Manchester anomaly in the nebula.
[16.03.2019 10:59:45] XA-Phantom.6: So the Bretonians have a back-door here.
[16.03.2019 10:59:48] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Last time we've updated our star charts - it was in grid square 6C.
[16.03.2019 11:00:08] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: It did not really help them so far.
[16.03.2019 11:00:18] XA-Phantom.6: Do they even know of its existence?
[16.03.2019 11:00:21] Elektra.King.: It's still there. I passed by it not long ago.
[16.03.2019 11:00:46] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: I would believe that, if we are aware of it - their Intelligence is aware, too.
[16.03.2019 11:00:57] XA-Phantom.6: Always a safe assumption to make.
[16.03.2019 11:01:16] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: We have it under keen watch, so nothing will really slip there unnoticed.
[16.03.2019 11:01:41] XA-Phantom.6: Lister seems secured for the time-being, which I suppose is reassuring.
[16.03.2019 11:02:14] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: The rogue battlegroup seems to have their attention elsewhere, and the rest of the Republic is not really interested in-
[16.03.2019 11:02:22] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: -harming the miners.
[16.03.2019 11:02:33] XA-Phantom.6: The rest of the Republic probably realized it was political suicide.
[16.03.2019 11:02:51] XA-Phantom.6: Their assaults failed, easiest thing to do is call a few of your men traitors.
[16.03.2019 11:03:05] XA-Phantom.6: Not much different to what the Houses would do to save skin.
[16.03.2019 11:03:08] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: They were lucky they had someone to put the blame on.
[16.03.2019 11:03:21] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: One day there will be no one to accuse.
[16.03.2019 11:03:27] XA-Phantom.6: I think we can both agree that the Republic's over-stayed their welcome here.
[16.03.2019 11:03:34] XA-Phantom.6: IMG courtesy is what brought them here.
[16.03.2019 11:03:48] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: And it have obviously came to an end.
[16.03.2019 11:04:18] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: For now, however, our orders are rather strict. We observe and, if needed - shield the Guild assets in the system.
[16.03.2019 11:04:49] XA-Phantom.6: Understood. Our MO is more or less the same here. These waters are foreign, caution isn't unwise given the circumstances.
[16.03.2019 11:05:42] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Perhaps, if you reach an agreement with the Professors - we might see a degree of cooperation in these skies.
[16.03.2019 11:05:51] XA-Phantom.6: It really isn't up to me.
[16.03.2019 11:05:56] XA-Phantom.6: It's Squad-Com's decision.
[16.03.2019 11:06:11] LH~Mactan.Aggressor: Now, however, my attention is needed elsewhere. Provocateur, be so kind and take care of our acquitance.
Note:
Despite recent communications from the Xeno Alliance all Lane Hacker pilots are advised to remain vigilant. Their motives are unclear and some of their pilots clearly still harbor an aggressive disposition towards our organization.
They are still a hostile faction until the professorship has decided otherwise.
Greetings Colleagues,
After detecting unidentified signals originating nearby Mactan Base a small patrol consisting of Meltdown and myself were dispatched to investigate. We ended up in the Vespucci system where we ran into a Legionnaire pilot named Samuel Locklear. Unfortunately for him we had caught him while he was packing his bags and leaving to Barrier Gate. Some Hellfire Legion reinforcements of his arrived shortly after along with a Hacker affiliate named "Hacker". Combat ensued shortly after and all four legionnaire vessels were destroyed while our side only took minimal damage.
[18.03.2019 01:35:33] SamueI.Locklear: You know, it's funny, really.
[18.03.2019 01:35:41] LH~Kurt.Ambrose: Ohh?
[18.03.2019 01:35:59] SamueI.Locklear: If you'd caught me once I'd made it out to Barrier Gate, you wouldn't be talking to a Legionnaire anymore.
[18.03.2019 01:36:19] SamueI.Locklear: Not that I'm under any illusion that it evens the scales for you and your kind.
[18.03.2019 01:36:21] LH~Meltdown: Well, that's interesting.
[18.03.2019 01:36:38] LH~Meltdown: A deserter, then?
[18.03.2019 01:36:50] SamueI.Locklear: Hardly. I've done my time.
[18.03.2019 01:37:17] LH~Meltdown: Your time? I always fought this Legion business sounded like prison.
[18.03.2019 01:37:27] SamueI.Locklear: In uniform.
[18.03.2019 01:38:17] LH~Meltdown: So, where will you be going?
[18.03.2019 01:38:38] SamueI.Locklear: Didn't really have a plan.
Greetings. I have good news, and news that is a matter of opinion. In my attempts to be promoted to operative, I have entirely completed one of the missions. However, in my haste, I did not read the instructions carefully, and instead of doing in-house smuggling runs, I have done long-distance runs, specifically to and from planet Malta. As I have mostly committed to these runs, I inquire whether I should continue, or switch to in-house runs.
As I am a bit less than more familiar to our new systems as I have returned to the ranks of the Inner Circle.
I have a new name for my rank, and new requirements to which I have to dedicate myself to.
None the less.
I wish to dedicate myself to the 'Influence' criteria.
With my Cyrosleep medical problems coupled with my prolonged lack of my Cardamine... I'm having some difficulty in recalling all of my criteria.
I am having to conduct some deep data mining in order to provide accurate records of my actions.
As of right now, I have had a deep net dive (With assistance) proving that I have had donated in at least 650M SC to the faction.
I have performed missions such as followed:
Mission 44: Info
Mission 63 Phase 1: Info
Mission 65: Info (this includes further entries into Mission 63 phase 1)
Initial objectives upon acquiring the EL-HiL27 "Rhino" Liberty Freighter yielded success with some obstacles along the way. Immediately upon acquiring the vessel I proceeded to collect and deliver various pilots to Lane Hacker superiors at Mactan for "re-conditioning". Quickly after I made way to the New York system along side several other operatives, we met at the scene of what would be a very face paced battle at West point. Against four liberty navy fighters, two of them belonged to "Gold" wing, their outfitting seemed to reflect that of the collective. I took scans in case of future encounters, the battle began, and I quickly disabled one of the fighters with a mine before being focused down and damaged myself. With little combat experience in the EL-HiL27, I wasn't able to effectively fight the BDR-804 "Guardian" Liberty Very Heavy Fighters that sat behind me.
Fortunately, repairs to my freighter were done in haste back at buffalo, and I proceeded to begin the distribution phase of my initiation. Before I could deliver the first set however, I detected and tailed a transport hauling helium to Planet Erie in Pennsylvania. At first, I thought it would simply dock, but the vessel had an interest in leaving the system alive - thus I successfull extorted two million S.C. from the transport before embarking on my journey. Evidence below outlines cardamine distribution to all 3 Lane Hacker installations covered in the manual. Upon return each return I delivered a full cargo hold of Counterfeit Software.
I will await further instruction on Mactan, where my freighter currently resides.
after recieving the transmitter and a small amount of credits, I started my journay with some jobs from Mactan, mostly hunting down Rookie Bounty Hunter Pilots. After a few well paid jobs, it was time to request a Interrogation Vessel so this Rookie Pilots won't get bored on my ship while also becoming useful again
After the successful transfer, I headed towards California to intercept some corporate vessels that are passing through this system. It didn't took that long and I already found my first ship that happily donated some credits. While I already planned to relocate myself, another transport and his captain decided to be so nice and donated another chunk of credits. With this two donations, I was already happy enough and prepared my trip towards Buffalo, but out of no where a third transport arrived and was willing to give me the last donation for this day.
I'm currently at Buffalo, refitting my freighter and preparing for the next operation.
In accordance with the requirements for Cautiousness I've taken detailed scans of two hostile vessels encountered while on patrol today and during a distress call response from another Lane Hacker in Shikoku. The first encounter took place in New York at the Texas Jumpgate, the vessel in question was a Universal shipping Surveyor on its way towards the Texas system. The vessel was equipped with a standard armor, thruster, shielding system, A.D. Scanner, Screamer mines, firestalker missiles, and a full set of Garand six tachyon cannons. After attempting to fleet the vessel was engaged by a fellow Lane Hacker, using the Jumpgate as cover from the attacking Hacker vessel, I moved in to destroy the Surveyor with a single mine.
The second vessel in question was a Coalition military "Saboteur" class Heavy fighter escorting several other Coalition transport vessels. The vessel was equipped with a standard armor, A.D. Scanner, anti-laser "Champion" shielding, Coalition-made thruster. The vessel was armed with a mosquito cruise disruptor, nuclear mine dropper, two Dragunov class EMP cannons, and four Kalashnikov class tachyon weapons. Engaged in a brawl with another Lane Hacker, the vessel was terminated.
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Flight Log, Leiden Aggressor, 12.03.826 A.S. 07:34:12 - 07:55:38
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