You better have a VERY GOOD REASON why a Gazal Agent under the designation of "Embolist" has been disrupted from his work in Kepler and Shikoku systems, as well as Liberty itself. Moreover, said Agent has been threatened with being shot. This message will be short as the Warhound is now preparing a full-scale preparation in case Velvet decides to continue aggressive behavior on the Gazal Initiative's goals. This has been the first distasteful interaction, which I won't let go anytime soon.
I don't care about politics or assaults, but when I see that my own men have their lives at stake not by Nomads- beings we fight every day-, but civilians who want to shoot us down for bold assumptions is a serious offense. Have the logs, have the entire situation logs.
-LOADING: EMBOLIST LOGS-
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[20.10.2019 09:03:08] Velvet|Alex.Conley: Hey there
[20.10.2019 09:03:18] Gazal|Embolist: ?: Well met, Pilot.
[20.10.2019 09:05:17] Tip: The ''Laws of Sirius'', are a collection of in-roleplay laws for each house. They mention things such as contraband, punishments and fines and are enforceable by lawful IDed ships.
[20.10.2019 09:06:44] Velvet|Alex.Conley: Interesting that you're this far out, Gazal.
[20.10.2019 09:06:52] Gazal|Embolist: ?: I'll ask you this once, Velvet.
[20.10.2019 09:07:08] Gazal|Embolist: ?: You spying on me is a bad move. Moreover disabling lanes.
[20.10.2019 09:07:19] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: Now.
[20.10.2019 09:07:20] Velvet|Alex.Conley: Artemis, stand down.
[20.10.2019 09:07:26] Gazal|Embolist: ?: You really did that?
[20.10.2019 09:07:49] Velvet|Alex.Conley: We just want to talk. You're carrying our allies in your hold, after all.
[20.10.2019 09:08:08] Velvet|Alex.Conley: Call it a gesture of good will, as well as the Zoner pilot you were caryying earlier, to drop them on the station.
[20.10.2019 09:08:10] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: How interesting. Adapted Nomad equipment.
[20.10.2019 09:08:22] Velvet|Alex.Conley: Core have access to it, 16.
[20.10.2019 09:08:29] Gazal|Embolist: ?: I prefer not to dock around Ames.
[20.10.2019 09:08:41] Velvet|Alex.Conley: Then, I would request them be handed over, if that's okay?
[20.10.2019 09:08:49] Velvet|Alex.Conley: After all. Core and Velvet are very, very close allies.
[20.10.2019 09:09:05] Gazal|Embolist: ?: So cute, yet I couldn't care less.
[20.10.2019 09:09:16] Velvet|Alex.Conley: Thank you.
[20.10.2019 09:09:25] Velvet|Alex.Conley: Anyway, now that's over. How's things going?>
[20.10.2019 09:09:28] Gazal|Embolist: ?: Your disgusting attitude has been noted nonetheless.
[20.10.2019 09:09:32] Velvet|Alex.Conley: What brings you out here?
[20.10.2019 09:09:44] Gazal|Embolist: ?: I have nothing to talk with you.
[20.10.2019 09:09:47] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: You've been asked a question.
[20.10.2019 09:09:50] Velvet|Alex.Conley: 16... Stand. Down.
[20.10.2019 09:10:02] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: Hmph.
[20.10.2019 09:10:07] Velvet|Alex.Conley: We have no beef with Core.
[20.10.2019 09:10:18] Gazal|Embolist: ?: But you have with Gazal now.
[20.10.2019 09:12:27] 2019-10-20 09:12:26 SMT Traffic control alert: Gazal|Embolist has requested to dock
[20.10.2019 09:12:27] Auto-Buy(Countermeasures): Bought 2 unit(s), cost: 800$
[20.10.2019 09:14:17] Velvet|Alex.Conley: // sry about that, new operative, trying to teach them the ropes a bit better
[20.10.2019 09:14:36] Gazal|Embolist: // I take inRP actions above OORP excuses.
[20.10.2019 09:14:37] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: Your presence is an excessive force.
[20.10.2019 09:14:39] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: Besides.
[20.10.2019 09:14:55] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: The Retribution was supposed to stay in the Omicrons until further notice.
[20.10.2019 09:15:16] Velvet|The.Retribution: RO: Really? Then we didn't get that memo. I'm sorry for that. Maybe.
[20.10.2019 09:15:30] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: You better be.
[20.10.2019 09:15:34] Velvet|Alex.Conley: Either way, if you're here... Might as well enjoy the view.
[20.10.2019 09:16:06] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: Be on your way, Gazal.
[20.10.2019 09:16:08] Velvet|Alex.Conley: Seems your taking a lot of interest in us, for a Core vessel.
[20.10.2019 09:16:29] Velvet|The.Retribution: RO: A Core vessel that far outside the Omicrons? Interesting.
[20.10.2019 09:16:38] Velvet|Alex.Conley: Indeed. What brings you here?
[20.10.2019 09:16:54] Gazal|Embolist: ?: None of your business. Time is money.
[20.10.2019 09:16:55] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: I'm sure they have something to do with the Genesis freaks.
[20.10.2019 09:16:56] 2019-10-20 09:16:55 SMT Traffic control alert: Gazal|Embolist has requested to dock
[20.10.2019 09:16:56] Auto-Buy(Repair): Cost 3.237$
[20.10.2019 09:17:07] ERR You cannot buy this item because you do not have the correct ID.
[20.10.2019 09:18:32] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: Now you're not going anywhere.
[20.10.2019 09:18:46] Gazal|Embolist: ?: For your reminder. The Gazal does not deal with Zoner. Unless theres a price at stake.
[20.10.2019 09:18:46] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: I sure have plenty of questions to you.
[20.10.2019 09:18:58] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: Your head is at stake.
[20.10.2019 09:19:20] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: What are you here for? Dealing with Genesis?
[20.10.2019 09:19:32] Gazal|Embolist: ?: Keep talking until someone answers. It won't be me, though.
[20.10.2019 09:19:52] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: Then i'll take you in for some questioning.
[20.10.2019 09:20:21] Gazal|Embolist: ?: Velvet, you are treespassing your authority. Retreat your fighter.
[20.10.2019 09:21:41] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: Kindly stay away from Ames.
[20.10.2019 09:22:36] Velvet|Alex.Conley: We are not interested in your operations, we just don't want you bringing your terrible attitude to Ames.
[20.10.2019 09:23:05] Gazal|Embolist: ?: Terrible attitude? I just passed by and YOU distrupted my business.
[20.10.2019 09:23:19] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: Your business here falls under our jurisdiction.
[20.10.2019 09:23:19] Gazal|Embolist: ?: Are you geniunely serious or joking at this point?
[20.10.2019 09:23:31] Gazal|Embolist: ?: Your authority is the NFZ, Not Kepler.
[20.10.2019 09:23:51] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: Do i look like i care? Do you think that running from me makes you less guilty?
[20.10.2019 09:23:58] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: No and no.
[20.10.2019 09:24:13] Death: QC|Mateo.Volio suffered a self-administered loadout error (Mine).
[20.10.2019 09:24:41] Gazal|Embolist: ?: You should thank me that I left you alive. You seem a greenhorn, so I'll make this clear: Stay out of Gazal business.
[20.10.2019 09:25:08] Velvet|STG-Artemis.16: Such an eager loudmouth.
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[20.10.2019 09:30:21] Death: 7777 was put out of action by Bastard (Gun).
==Incoming Transmission== ID: Melissa Jones, Leader of Velvet.
Date: 20th October, 826 A.S.
Location: Comms Room, The Cryolite, Omicron Kappa
Encryption: ***Unbeatable***
Subject: The Last Straw.
Melissa sighs, obviously annoyed. Not with the Gazal transmission, but the contents and actions of her own agent.She sighs, and smiles in a friendly manner.
"Mr. Isaak, I can only apologise for the actions of my agent. Despite them being told to stand down by my own sister, ALex Conley, the idiot persisted. At the time, she was the one in charge, by right as my sister. Therefore, I will take the following actions:
The Artemis pilot in question will apologise to you directly, they will offer what you and your team require as penance for their ridiculous and absurd behaviour
The Artemis pilot in question will also be stood down and be re-taught what is expected of a Velvet Operative. Their insubordination will not be tolerated under and circumstances.
As a token of respect, I have told all my agents from this point onwards to ignore all Gazal operatives. Should any of them interfere, I will deal with them personally.
Again, I can only apologise for this agents stupid and ridiculous behavior. It is something that will not be tolerated.
I also understand that there was a previous happening, please tell me who was involved, and I will deal with that as swiftly and efficiently as this."
Melissa bows her head respectfully as the transmission begins to end.
The Gazal Initiative has long respected and honored a relatively peaceful, mutual help until today. We've had before a distasteful interaction with Velvet in Delta, where one of our Mercs have been threatened. Reason? Wielding weapons we have full right to own. That has been solved more or less. Next up we have this interaction, where if Embolist would have not avoided to harm Velvet, it was either your "Artemis" that would have died, or my Agent. This was a strategic action to avoid an outright declared war. Miss Jones, you have to understand that wether what has Velvet done now will be forgiven to some extent, or used to end your "Neutrality" is beyond me, as all Divisions must agree to the outcome, namely "Eximus", "Animus", and "Omega".
Personally, I only see weak apologies. The political division "Omega" demands monetary and material compensation to this insult, and the scientifical division "Animus" accepts to some extent your apology, though it is unclear what do you mean by "Ignoring Gazal Vessels". And lastly, the Military division I lead- "Eximus"- is overall pissed, where not only me as their leader, but the Agents too demand war. I am in a very thin position, Miss Jones. With all due respect, if this encounter would slip away, which has probably did already, only the Gazal may be able to fix what is coming up in the near future, and considering by how things develop...well. It doesn't look pretty.
With all due respect, Miss Jones. A finger for a finger- but we might cut the whole hand.
==Incoming Transmission== ID: Melissa Jones, Leader of Velvet.
Date: 20th October, 826 A.S.
Location: Comms Room, The Cryolite, Omicron Kappa
Encryption: ***Unbeatable***
Subject: The Last Straw.
Melissa nods her head, fully understanding were Mr. Isaak is coming from.
"Mr. Isaak, with all due respect. You operate under the Core banner, of which Nathan Archos, the Supreme Guildmaster of the Core, and I are good friends. I would consult him before advising military action against his allies. But that's by the by, as it where.
Now, let me know the compensation for the damages caused for our reputation, and we can happily negotiate something. I do not like members of the Core feeling cut out of something. That's not what I'm interested in.
If we ignore Gazal vessels, so long as while you're in the No Fire Zones obeying the rules, we won't bat an eyelid at you, mutual respect, if you will."
Melissa bows her head respectfully as the transmission begins to end.
Remember when I told you that The Gazal Initiative does not care a single bit of what relations Nathan Archos established? You should remember that. We exist for money, and not for pretty, dandy words. You may complain to him all day long, and it won't have any sort of effect on the way we think. Shortly put: Velvet is allied to The Core, but that doesn't mean the Gazal gives a damn. You are good on papers with us, then we have something in common I can look happily for. You are on our bad side? Too bad, that won't be fixed anytime soon.
Furthermore, The Gazal Initiative have settled on no less than 100,000,000 credits for threatening and disrupting Gazal operations and 10,000,000 credits for disgusting language towards Gazal Agents despite clear statements that we do not want to talk about what deals we conduct in Sovereign space and that we have nothing to do with Zoners unless paid to. You cannot say Agent "Embolist" has not told you those words as the comms in previous comms state so. Money is to be wired towards out Flagship: "Gazal|WV-Warhound".
Lastly, the terms of "mutual respect" is in fact, not enough. However, considering the fine you had just received, I will let that slide. We will keep the Warhound in close proximity around Freeport 11 and Corinth. Furthermore,fighters with heavy ordinance weaponry will patrol Ames. Why would we do that, you could ask. Simply put: your disputes with some "GRG" Zoner organization have raised concerns among the "Omega" division that you put the lives of civilians in danger with such attitude towards each other. Let a battle occur between you two, the Gazal will intervene by force and attempt to diminish casualties. Don't take it as a form of oppression towards Velvet, but more of a way to make sure incidents like these wouldn't happen in high-traffic zones, where high-value transports, as well as innocents, could be hurt by stray gunfire or considered "allies" by mistake; pure example would be Embolist, which simply passed by Kepler and immediately ended up as a questionable entity. You are free to evacuate any Gazal agents that cause too much of a stir. We will leave your Freeports proximity once you have been deemed once again a friendly entity with stable pilots.
==Incoming Transmission== ID: Melissa Jones, Leader of Velvet.
Date: 20th October, 826 A.S.
Location: Comms Room, The Cryolite, Omicron Kappa
Encryption: ***Unbeatable***
Subject: The Last Straw.
Melissa chuckles, almost as if treating this as a joke.
"I've spoken to Core| as you seem so fit for me to do so.I will await the High Command within Core to get back to me, then we can decide how your group is treated with an official stance."
Melissa bows her head respectfully as the transmission begins to end.
==Incoming Transmission== ID: Melissa Jones, Leader of Velvet.
Date: 20th October, 826 A.S.
Location: Comms Room, The Cryolite, Omicron Kappa
Encryption: ***Unbeatable***
Subject: The Last Straw.
Melissa chuckles, as she bows her head respectfully and speaks in a friendly tone.
"After a quick conversation with the primary fleet, specifically Guildkeeper Reyes, I will renegotiate the terms.
Gazal will not interfere with Velvet operations at all. Should you do so, you will be asked to leave, failure to do so will escalate consequences up to and including destruction of your ship.
Velvet will not interfere with Gazal operations at all. Should we do so, you will ask my operatives to leave. Should they fail, same consequences as above.
Gazal will stay out of the Delta system, away from Iridium and Azurite.
This is a personal apology on behalf of my pilot, who has been instructed to get in contact with you as well. Just for sake of playing nice.
So you are aware, there will be no capital transfer between Gazal and Velvet. Should you wish for that, speak to the pilot in question. They are responsible for their own actions. For now, should you want to renegotiate, my channel remains open. If you wish to continue this unwise behaviour, then it shall be met with full force by our fleet.
This is open to replies from all branches of Gazal."
Melissa bows her head respectfully as the transmission begins to end.
Following the request of my superiors i formally apologise for the insubordination and aggressive actions towards one of your operatives. I sincerely hope we can avoid such occasions in the future.
That is all.
~Sixteen.
Transmission Terminée
Peace, being the distant dream it is, comes inevitably, and goes hand in hand with justice.
Cursed be the war.
Vadim, you utter ingrate. When I said the Political branch of the Gazal demands material compensation...I didn't mean you have to demand a whole chunk of millions of credits, blyat. Your greedy arse will stay out of this. You and whatever floated your mind while dealing with this. This is the very reason why I DEAL WITH POLITICS and YOU DEAL WITH SHOOTING. I'll cut your head off or you find a way to repay me for putting mud on my bald head for your crimes against the Gazal Initiative's goals and status.
Now. I haven't licked The Core's boots when dealing with Nathan Archos himself, and I ain't going to bow to you either. Plus, I ain't the most friendly person when idiocy like this happens. So, to the point: your terms are unacceptable and I will personally oversee further replies to this. What I am about to suggest is something that will either benefit both organizations or downside at the same time. Whatever way you prefer, dorogoy.
GAZAL-VELVET RELATION PACT:
-VELVET Operatives with ship classes such as snub vessels will NOT approach capital vessels such as the Warhound, Hellhound, and Nagantaka BEYOND 2.5KM unless stated reason.
-GAZAL Operatives will NOT approach capital vessels under Velvet designation BEYOND 2.5KM unless stated reason.
-VELVET Operatives will NOT interfere with Gazal business wether it includes dealing with organizations considered hostile by Velvet or not.
-GAZAL Operatives will NOT interfere with VELVET business unless deemed to endanger the safety and thin peace within the Omegas and Sigmas.
-GAZAL will not assist organizations hostile to VELVET ij a way that could involve possible disputes, such as Gazal attacking Velvet in order via planned assaults etcetera. Shortly put. Gazal doesn't take deals which involve attacking or harming Velvet.
-VELVET will NOT have any reason or permission to demand information from GAZAL Operatives. Its our own reason what we do and why we do certain things. Don't bother us with threats
-GAZAL will NOT demand explanation on who does VELVET deal with.
-VELVET will allow Gazal Warships within No-Fire-Zones for ressupply only. Other actions such as idling within the NFZ for more than 1 minute and a half with a warship can be considered as a provocation, and thus Velvet has all the rights to forcefully kick GAZAL out of No-Fire-Zone areas until the next Ion Storm occurs.
-VELVET has the option to demand assistance via fixed frequencies from Gazal.
•NOTE: Exclusion Zone (2.5km on Velvet and Gazal Capital ships) are not viable within the NFZ as said area must be protected by both sides, as such, cooperation and unity is mandatory.
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This is my offer to what would be considered to be a solid pact, where both parties may prevent future disputes.
==Incoming Transmission== ID: Melissa Jones, Leader of Velvet.
Date: 20th October, 826 A.S.
Location: Comms Room, The Cryolite, Omicron Kappa
Encryption: ***Unbeatable***
Subject: The Last Straw.
Melissa chuckles, as she bows her head respectfully and speaks in a friendly tone.
"Mr. Kuznetsov, pleasure to speak to someone who isn't ready to pull a trigger when it need not happen. Always makes negotiations a lot more solid. While I would agree to these terms, there will be a couple of clarifications I wish to make, to make this a lot more understandable from our side.
No Warships are permitted inside the No Fire Zone unless granted permission. This is a blanket rule that is indiscriminate. I have attached the No Fire Zone rules, should you be interested.
As such, only when given express permission can any warship enter the No Fire Zone. If they are entering or within the No Fire Zone, they may be asked as to the purpose of their visit to the station, under the rules, they will be requested to say, or will be asked to leave. This is to maintain the balance and status quo which no group ever will be an exception to. Beyond that clarification, I believe all is fair and agreeable."
Melissa bows her head respectfully as the transmission begins to end.