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Swifty · (This post was last modified: 12-13-2022, 03:57 PM by Swifty.)

► Source: Battleship Pinneberg, Hamburg System.
► Encryption: port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM
► Submitter: Kapitänleutnant Hans Klein
► Recipient: Oberkommando
► Subject: Interspace Commerce Smuggler

Guten tag,
After the Pinneberg reached it's deployment destination in Hamburg and assigned my men to their posts, i took the Valkyrie for a quick system check. Everything seemed quiet, until i ran into an Interspace ship. I asked him to hold and to submit for a cargo scan, which he didn't agree too very much. I had to disrupt the lane in order to stop him and force said scan, to my very surprise he was carrying an impressive amount of illegal commodities. I tried to talk him into dropping them but he maintained radio silent and attempted to flee, having to chase him down. In the end i lost my patience with him and i had no other alternative but to disable his vessel.

Conclusion: I find it extremely awkward that now when Liberty is increasing it's Naval forces close to our borders, that their very own Corporate employees are attempting to trespass illegal cargo, Black Market munitions nonetheless, through our space, it certainly makes me wonder. Perhaps we should increase our border patrols around Bering as well. I returned back to the Battleship safe and sound afterwards.

Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!

Hochachtungsvoll,
Hans Klein
Kapitänleutnant der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr

Weltuntergang · (This post was last modified: 12-14-2022, 10:47 PM by Weltuntergang.)

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► Source: Omega-48
► Encryption: port RM-HC-R5C-RU4T-MD
► Submitter: Bootsmann Jonas Wagner
► Recipient: Rheinwehr
► Subject: Skirmish

Guten Abend,

The fight for Omega-48's resources continues. Today I served aboard the KKS-Weltuntergang on damage control duty when the alarms rang. I have assumed my strapped-in position on the lower decks, ready to patch up our mighty vessel as required. The damage sustained was minor, and before I could even figure out who we were fighting the battle was over. Apparently, the coalition cruiser CPW-Toothed~Sycle has attempted to fight our vessel head-on. Not their brightest idea.

This wasn't all, however, soon after that a massive battle has broken out as their reinforcements poured in against our arriving fleet! We were eventually forced to retreat, but not before inflicting heavy losses upon the Coalition!

Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!

Hochachtungsvoll,
Jonas Wagner
Bootsmann der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr

**Barrier** · (This post was last modified: 01-13-2023, 01:44 PM by Barrier.)

► Source: Battleship Schwerin, Frankfurt System
► Encryption: port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM
► Submitter: Bootsmann Elias Beist
► Recipient: Kaiserliche Rheinwehr HQ, Kolonnenplatz Neu Berlin
► Subject: Hudson scouting, Jump Gate patrol, Omega-48 engagement

Guten Abend Offiziere.
As Kapitanleutnant Klein is now assigned to guard the Hudson gate, I performed a preliminary scouting run of our borders within the Husdon system (Path 1, Path 2). In brief, no strange phenomena or indeed other vessels were detected. Indeed, old wrecks from our combats with the Navy during the war seemed untouched (gun cam footage: o o ), which implies the scavengers have not frequented the system.
I spent the next hours conducting live-firing exercises out of Bettleship Schwerin. After a resupply, I was made aware of CIC chatter, confirming the posting of Kapitanleutnant Klein to Hamburg. Soon after, the comms officer of the newly appointed task force confirmed my request for re-location to Soltau.
Upon my arrival to Soltau for re-supply, Kapitanleutnant Klein himself has made an appearance near the jumpgate in RNC-Pinneberg. After a brief communication, I requested my flight crew to transfer the Revenant-class to Soltau for easy access. Upon swapping vessels, I almost immediately ran across a transport acting with some suspicion (designation: KeyRoft). A scan of his cargo and hardpoints did not offer any unusual information, and I avoided disrupting its engines. A few moments later, Kapitanleutnant Klein ordered the transport to halt, but it did not do so, instead proceeding directly through the jump gate. I was not ordered to pursue. It is the recommendation of Kapitanleutnant Klein that this vessel be detained on sight, and its Kapitan interrogated about the failure to follow a lawful order.
Meanwhile, a well-known nuisance has been making himself felt in the wide-band system channel (designation: Omega.01). Kapitanleutnant Klein invited the pirate to visit us near the gate, and the scoundrel showed up on schedule. Kapitanleutnant Klein order me to engage, while he remained in the vicinity to keep watch on the trade route. Unfortunately, I was bested yet again, though covering fire from Soltau prevented any major damage to my ship. Omega, having made what I assume was his point, proceeded in the direction of Hannover, likely to refuel and resupply at Vierlande. As I waited for minor repairs, I once again engaged in simulator training.
Later that day, I and a number of other volunteers were quickly loaded onto a fast packet towards Gran Canaria in Omega-48. There, I took control of the Faust, a Roc-class, and proceeded to the developing combat scenario. Upon arriving on scene, I was ordered to engage the coalition cruiser, which I did to the best of my ability while receiving enemy fire from at least two sources. In the end, my ship was disabled, though I managed to do enough damage to the enemy vessel for it to be overpowered by the cruisers KKS-Adm.Graf.Spee and KKS-Weltundergang.

communication transcript

[13.12.2022 09:33:07] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Roger that. Proceed to Hudson Jumpgate, over.
[13.12.2022 09:33:28] [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist: Affirmative, Beist out.
[13.12.2022 09:40:24] Omega.01: such a nice eevening
[13.12.2022 09:41:34] [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist: Guten tag Kapitanleutnant
[13.12.2022 09:41:46] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Contact.
[13.12.2022 09:42:12] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Beist, proceed to intercept.
[13.12.2022 09:42:19] Omega.01: Where are the defenders of Rheinland?
[13.12.2022 09:42:24] KeyRoft: bye !!!
[13.12.2022 09:42:33] Omega.01: Looks like is just me!
[13.12.2022 09:42:34] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Hold it.
[13.12.2022 09:42:39] [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist: Hold it freelancer
[13.12.2022 09:43:03] [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist: Nothing illegal in this hold mein herr
[13.12.2022 09:43:09] Omega.01: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
[13.12.2022 09:43:13] Omega.01: party
[13.12.2022 09:43:33] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: We've scanned it, however it acted very suspect.
[13.12.2022 09:43:35] [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist: Be advised, Omega is designated as a pirate
[13.12.2022 09:44:13] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Sounds like one too. That is fine, should he come to our location we will not give it any chances of survival.
[13.12.2022 09:44:50] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: This is the Rheinland Battleship Pinneberg, identify yourself.
[13.12.2022 09:44:59] [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist: Should I go on patrol to pinpoint him?
[13.12.2022 09:45:20] Omega.01: This is Omega 1 taking over Rheinland
[13.12.2022 09:45:35] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Negative. He will come to our location, i am sure.
[13.12.2022 09:45:57] [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist: I will give him a warm welcome then
[13.12.2022 09:46:08] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Is that so? How exactly do you plan on "taking over" exactly?
[13.12.2022 09:46:32] Omega.01: By forbifing transports to go thrugh
[13.12.2022 09:46:38] Omega.01: Through
[13.12.2022 09:46:57] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: That is unfortunate, you just missed one of them.
[13.12.2022 09:46:59] Omega.01: You will remember the name Omega
[13.12.2022 09:47:08] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: The way i see it, you are a failure.
[13.12.2022 09:47:18] Omega.01: Missed oone, got 3
[13.12.2022 09:47:59] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: How about this... Why don't you come to my location and surrender?
[13.12.2022 09:48:10] Omega.01: Where u at?
[13.12.2022 09:48:21] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Hudson gate.
[13.12.2022 09:48:35] Omega.01: On my way!
[13.12.2022 09:49:06] Omega.01: 40 seconds ETA
[13.12.2022 09:49:35] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Don't you worry about ETA, the Pinneberg is here to stay for a long time.
[13.12.2022 09:50:13] Omega.01: crap wron gate
[13.12.2022 09:50:17] Omega.01: coming
[13.12.2022 09:50:28] [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist: You were right, Kapitanleutnant. You said he'd come, and here he comes
[13.12.2022 09:50:51] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: *sighs* Make sure you're ready for anything.
[13.12.2022 09:50:58] Omega.01: Prepare for the ultimate ship
[13.12.2022 09:51:05] Omega.01: Banzai
[13.12.2022 09:51:28] Omega.01: Hello there
[13.12.2022 09:51:32] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: So you are supposed to be the "invader"?
[13.12.2022 09:51:37] Omega.01: Si
[13.12.2022 09:51:46] Omega.01: I am uyour doom
[13.12.2022 09:51:50] Omega.01: your doom
[13.12.2022 09:52:02] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Screw around and find out.
[13.12.2022 09:52:12] Omega.01: Who wants to go first?
[13.12.2022 09:52:19] Omega.01: Elias you?
[13.12.2022 09:52:25] [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist: Permission to engage, Mein Herr?
[13.12.2022 09:52:33] Omega.01: Go for it!!!!
[13.12.2022 09:52:52] Omega.01: Lets ROCK!!!!!
[13.12.2022 09:52:55] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Make sure you stay close, if he gives you a hard time, we should be able to provide assistance.
[13.12.2022 09:53:01] Omega.01: Primaries engaged
[13.12.2022 09:53:07] Omega.01: Target locked
[13.12.2022 09:53:08] [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist: Ja
[13.12.2022 09:53:10] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: You've got clearance to engage.
[13.12.2022 09:54:19] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Secondary gunners crew, man your positions and prepare to provide assistance if necessary.
[13.12.2022 10:03:26] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: *walks around in his bridge* This is taking too long.
[13.12.2022 10:03:48] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Koch, Seigfred, launch the torpedoes.
[13.12.2022 10:05:48] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Bootsman, retreat. You're outclassed.
[13.12.2022 10:05:57] [RM]RNC-Pinneberg: Klein: Gunners, provide support.
[13.12.2022 10:06:53] [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist: Ja retreating to Soltau
[13.12.2022 10:07:30] 2022-12-13 10:07:29 SMT Traffic control alert: [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist has requested to dock
[13.12.2022 10:07:42] Death: [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist was put out of action by Omega.01 (Gun).
[13.12.2022 10:09:29] [RM]Bmn-Elias,Beist: Kapitanleutnant, I will be attending the simulators, and resuming patrol after that.
------ TIME SKIP DETECTED ------
[13.12.2022 19:14:36] [RM]Faust: Again please
[13.12.2022 19:14:51] [RM]Aggressor: where is O48 jh in Omega7?
[13.12.2022 19:15:12] [RM]KKS-Adm.Graf.Spee: d7
[13.12.2022 19:14:54] [RM]Faust: What's the current location?
[13.12.2022 19:15:02] [RM]Faust: Beist here
[13.12.2022 19:15:04] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: 2d bottom
[13.12.2022 19:15:08] KPR|PDT-Winter_Snow: D2 Low
[13.12.2022 19:16:22] [(-Edwin.Kelly: Well this is a right muck.
[13.12.2022 19:16:39] [(-Edwin.Kelly: At your back. Let's clear out the imperialists.
[13.12.2022 19:17:01] [(-GRS-Indah.Werah: And we shall do it
[13.12.2022 19:17:08] [RM]Faust: I see you on scanners, permission to engage
[13.12.2022 19:17:09] SCRA|CPW-Vltava: Mollys, the Vltava is moving to assist. Lets drive them back to whence they came.
[13.12.2022 19:17:10] [RM]KKS-Adm.Graf.Spee: CARRIER
[13.12.2022 19:17:28] [RM]Aggressor: battleships go after the carrier
[13.12.2022 19:18:05] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: no
[13.12.2022 19:18:06] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: not carrier
[13.12.2022 19:18:08] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: cruiser
[13.12.2022 19:18:11] [RM]Aggressor: 25k
[13.12.2022 19:18:43] [RM]Aggressor: Hostle targets detected, Agressor ready to assist Military forces
[13.12.2022 19:18:43] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: don't give commands when you are not here
[13.12.2022 19:18:48] KPR|PDT-Winter_Snow: too many bombers
[13.12.2022 19:18:53] [RM]Aggressor: Torpedoes set, Fur Rheinland!
[13.12.2022 19:18:55] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: come to me
[13.12.2022 19:18:56] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: now
[13.12.2022 19:19:11] [RM]Aggressor: mollys... was hoping bounty hunters
[13.12.2022 19:20:34] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: turn
[13.12.2022 19:20:35] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: to him
[13.12.2022 19:20:48] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: cd
[13.12.2022 19:20:49] [RM]Aggressor: coming
[13.12.2022 19:20:52] [RM]KKS-Adm.Graf.Spee: UN GUY WILL HELP US when he arrives
[13.12.2022 19:20:58] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: CD CARRIER
[13.12.2022 19:21:06] Fools.Gold: Hm.
[13.12.2022 19:21:09] [RM]Aggressor: CDing
[13.12.2022 19:21:11] Fools.Gold: Okay then.
[13.12.2022 19:21:13] [RM]Aggressor: cruising
[13.12.2022 19:21:18] Fools.Gold: Rheinlanders.
[13.12.2022 19:21:27] Fools.Gold: Works.
[13.12.2022 19:21:34] Fools.Gold: Arming weapons.
[13.12.2022 19:21:41] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: come to us
[13.12.2022 19:22:53] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: we cant join you
[13.12.2022 19:22:55] [RM]Aggressor: ok
[13.12.2022 19:22:57] Death: [RM]Faust was put out of action by CPW-Severomorsk (Gun).
[13.12.2022 19:23:45] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: go
[13.12.2022 19:23:50] [RM]Aggressor: going
[13.12.2022 19:24:02] [RM]KKS-Weltuntergang: CD

Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!

Hochachtungsvoll,
Elias Beist
Bootsmann der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr

**Barrier** · 12-14-2022, 08:37 PM,

► Source: Carrier Soltau, Hamburg System
► Encryption: port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM
► Submitter: Bootsmann Elias Beist
► Recipient: Kaiserliche Rheinwehr HQ, Kolonnenplatz Neu Berlin
► Subject: Jump Gate patrol, Salvager interrogation, Auxian and Bundschuh presence in Hamburg

Guten Abend Offiziere.
As a follow-up to my previous report, I decided to examine the potential path taken by the suspicious merchant vessel KeyRoft. I plotted an approximate scouting vector (Path 1). Upon the conclusion of the leg, I detected a ship loitering in the Kielfeld. Upon brief interrogation, the vessel (designation: Treasure.Hunt; scan infocards: o o; guncam footage) revealed itself to be an independent salvager. As salvaging operations within Rheinland space are under ALG jurisdiction, I recommended that this individual contact their offices, and offered to escort him out of the area. This was done with no additional fuss, and the vessel jumped into the Hudson system. I followed afterwards, proceeding to Manitoba Station to confirm his exit from Rheinland space. I now turn to the other vessel which was detected by me near the jump gate.

Upon my exit back into Hamburg, I beheld a combat vessel of the Auxian Technocracy (designation: Revenant; scan infocard). Its presence in the system was concerning, as I was not aware of any prior clearance for this vessel’s visit to the system. However, for the time being I treated the vessel as any other well-armed freelancer. The cause of its visit soon revealed itself, as I detected two additional vessels in the area, communicating on an open short-range channel – a freelancer (designation: Ridgenose; scan inforcard) and a Bundschuh vessel (designation: Lena.Atzenbruck; scan infocard).
As standing orders are to take Bundschuh personnel in for questioning, I decided to enlist the Auxian vessel for assistance. Assured of its help should the need arise, I thus requested the Bundschuh vessel to follow me on board Soltau. This seemed to enrage the freelancer, who immediately assumed that I was taking in the Bundschuh in for a torture session. It seems that the Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr has been soiled with the brutal reputation of the MND in the eyes of independent pilots. Further communications swiftly deteriorated as the Bundschuh enlisted the freelancer’s help, who was more than willing to fire upon my vessel. Unfortunately, the Auxian pilot failed to provide assistance, and instead reprimanded the Bundschuh pilot for opening fire. Once I confirmed that no assistance was forthcoming, I retreated towards Soltau.
Meanwhile, the Auxian pilot seemed eager to explain away the lack of assistance, performed a monetary transfer to pay for damages to my ship. I have transferred the amount to our shared database. Despite this gesture, I recommend that this vessel be placed under careful watch when in Rheinland space. The other two individuals have proven themselves to be enemy combatants by firing upon my vessel.
In the course of my conversation with the Auxian pilot, they revealed a potential Order presence in the Hudson system. I have forwarded this information directly to Kapitanleutnant Klein.

communication transcript

[14.12.2022 12:09:43] Treasure.Hunt: Hello !
[14.12.2022 12:09:45] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Contact
[14.12.2022 12:09:52] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Halt your engines
[14.12.2022 12:10:03] Treasure.Hunt: sure
[14.12.2022 12:10:18] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: What is your business in this area?
[14.12.2022 12:10:38] Treasure.Hunt: iam looking for guns .
[14.12.2022 12:10:56] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: There are guns available in multiple shipyards in Rhineland
[14.12.2022 12:11:09] Treasure.Hunt: yeah i know
[14.12.2022 12:11:22] Treasure.Hunt: but guns from old wrecks
[14.12.2022 12:11:37] Treasure.Hunt: i am interested in
[14.12.2022 12:11:50] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: You may do so elsewhere. salvage operations are under AlG jurisdiction
[14.12.2022 12:12:01] Treasure.Hunt: ok
[14.12.2022 12:12:03] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Please contact their office for further information
[14.12.2022 12:12:13] Treasure.Hunt: then i go too
[14.12.2022 12:12:17] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Meanwhile I will be glad to escort you to your nearest Port of Call
[14.12.2022 12:12:26] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Please lead the way
[14.12.2022 12:12:44] Treasure.Hunt: ok
[14.12.2022 12:13:14] Treasure.Hunt: well thanks for you escort cya
[14.12.2022 12:13:37] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Guten Tag
[14.12.2022 12:13:45] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I'll be following you in to confirm that this other vessel has left the area
[14.12.2022 12:13:46] A/)-Revenant: Salutations.
[14.12.2022 12:13:52] A/)-Revenant: Hm?
[14.12.2022 12:13:52] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Please proceed
[14.12.2022 12:14:03] A/)-Revenant: Oh, I am not jumping.
[14.12.2022 12:14:12] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Affirmative have a safe flight then
---- Gate Jump Detected ----
[14.12.2022 12:14:15] A/)-Revenant: I was merely wondering why Kaufman was going off-lanes. Seeing if they would appear here.
[14.12.2022 12:16:29] A/)-Revenant: Sable?
[14.12.2022 12:16:30] A/)-Revenant: Eugh.
[14.12.2022 12:16:36] Ridgenose: And here comes a soldier.
[14.12.2022 12:16:37] NWB|Lena.Atzenbruck: Mollies are not revolutionaries, though. They are separatists. As far as I can tell.
[14.12.2022 12:16:42] Ridgenose: Not the one I hoped though.
[14.12.2022 12:16:49] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Now what is going on here?
[14.12.2022 12:16:59] NWB|Lena.Atzenbruck: Not much, as we have only just met.
[14.12.2022 12:17:03] A/)-Revenant: Nothing much. But as soon as you jumped, Kaufmen did indeed fly by.
[14.12.2022 12:17:09] Ridgenose: Pissed off people with guns, whether to seperate or overthrow, the idealism is the main thing.
[14.12.2022 12:17:24] Ridgenose: Speaking as a former separtist myself.
[14.12.2022 12:17:29] NWB|Lena.Atzenbruck: Former?
[14.12.2022 12:17:39] Ridgenose: Don't recognize the ship?
[14.12.2022 12:17:49] A/)-Revenant: It is kind of a giveaway.
[14.12.2022 12:18:03] NWB|Lena.Atzenbruck: Hm. No, I guess I didn't look closely.
[14.12.2022 12:18:08] A/)-Revenant: So, what was Sable blabbering on about?
[14.12.2022 12:18:11] NWB|Lena.Atzenbruck: Not really familiar with the type.
[14.12.2022 12:18:17] A/)-Revenant: The usual drooling for Morreti?
[14.12.2022 12:18:34] Ridgenose: The opposite.
[14.12.2022 12:18:38] Ridgenose: She wants him dead.
[14.12.2022 12:18:38] A/)-Revenant: ...really?
[14.12.2022 12:18:45] A/)-Revenant: I thought they were partners...?
[14.12.2022 12:18:52] Ridgenose: Oh my-
[14.12.2022 12:18:57] Ridgenose: That was just a joke.
[14.12.2022 12:19:10] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I hate to interrupt this Gathering, but the Bundschuh vessel must come with me for interrogation
[14.12.2022 12:19:12] Ridgenose: They never were, far as I know.
[14.12.2022 12:19:13] A/)-Revenant: Even if you are joking - they did spend a lot of personal time with each other...
[14.12.2022 12:19:17] Ridgenose: Fuck off soldier boy.
[14.12.2022 12:19:23] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: What is your business here freelancer?
[14.12.2022 12:19:31] Death: Sijukie was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[14.12.2022 12:19:33] Ridgenose: Anyway, ever heard of the LFR, Atzenbruck?
[14.12.2022 12:19:40] Ridgenose: Having a conversation, so be quiet.
[14.12.2022 12:19:57] NWB|Lena.Atzenbruck: Yes, although I don't know much besides quick summary articles.
[14.12.2022 12:20:13] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Are you willing to help me? I have heard that the Bundschuh are allies with the order
[14.12.2022 12:20:15] Ridgenose: Well, this ship is one of the main workhorses of the LFR.
[14.12.2022 12:20:25] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: You might be interested in what this pilot has to say
[14.12.2022 12:20:33] A/)-Revenant: I could help, I suppose.
[14.12.2022 12:20:46] A/)-Revenant: I've certainly heard of the Order working with the Corsairs, even Coalition.
[14.12.2022 12:20:48] NWB|Lena.Atzenbruck: Nice design. Very straightforward.
[14.12.2022 12:20:55] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Very well if the freelancer fights back we take him as well
[14.12.2022 12:21:04] A/)-Revenant: He hates them.
[14.12.2022 12:21:15] Ridgenose: Can't quite take credit for it, but it is a reliable old friend.
[14.12.2022 12:21:21] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Bundschuh vessel, this is your final warning
[14.12.2022 12:21:26] Ridgenose: I swear to...
[14.12.2022 12:21:35] NWB|Lena.Atzenbruck: My final warning for what?
[14.12.2022 12:21:36] A/)-Revenant: I'm sure it won't take long... I hope.
[14.12.2022 12:21:38] Ridgenose: If the Bundie doesn't murder you, I will.
[14.12.2022 12:21:41] A/)-Revenant: They wanted you to go with them.
[14.12.2022 12:21:45] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Come with me to an interrogation chamber upon Soltau, or I will be forced to tractor in your Escape pod
[14.12.2022 12:21:59] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: These people are professionals, you will not be harmed
[14.12.2022 12:22:11] Ridgenose: Really.
[14.12.2022 12:22:13] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: You may even be released to continue flying if what you say will prove useful
[14.12.2022 12:22:17] Ridgenose: That's your sales pitch?
[14.12.2022 12:22:21] NWB|Lena.Atzenbruck: Do you have a price to back me up if I need it, freelancer?
[14.12.2022 12:22:26] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: We did not like to discourage people from turning themselves in
[14.12.2022 12:22:26] Ridgenose: Our torturers are professionals?
[14.12.2022 12:22:41] Ridgenose: I'd do it for free with the way this idiot is going on.
[14.12.2022 12:22:42] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Torture is outdated
[14.12.2022 12:22:47] NWB|Lena.Atzenbruck: Works for me.
[14.12.2022 12:23:01] Ridgenose: Let's do this then.
[14.12.2022 12:23:05] A/)-Revenant: Why are - ...
[14.12.2022 12:23:09] A/)-Revenant: Why are you fighting?
[14.12.2022 12:23:15] A/)-Revenant: Why not simply just talk it over the comms?
[14.12.2022 12:23:35] A/)-Revenant: [exhales]
[14.12.2022 12:24:02] A/)-Revenant: Lena?
[14.12.2022 12:24:20] A/)-Revenant: Why did you start shooting?
[14.12.2022 12:24:23] NWB|Lena.Atzenbruck: Monarchists can talk to the plasma.
[14.12.2022 12:24:37] A/)-Revenant: You could have... negotiated the terms of talking.
[14.12.2022 12:24:58] Ridgenose: I like this one already.
[14.12.2022 12:25:29] 2022-12-14 12:25:28 SMT Traffic control alert: [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist has requested to dock
[14.12.2022 12:25:27] A/)-Revenant: I cannot do anything here.
[14.12.2022 12:25:32] A/)-Revenant: Far from operational zone.
[14.12.2022 12:26:23] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: That was Ill done. Everything that happened here will be reported to my oberkommando. Unfortunately I will have to include your lack of assistance
[14.12.2022 12:26:50] A/)-Revenant: I'm far from capable of fighting, especially this far out.
[14.12.2022 12:28:14] A/)-Revenant: All I can do is be an eye, Pilot.
[14.12.2022 12:28:49] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I understand. You should have said so earlier however. In that case I may have avoided this engagement altogether
[14.12.2022 12:29:17] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: We are not so eager to use our weapons here at all times
[14.12.2022 12:30:40] A/)-Revenant: I can only suggest a more subtle approach with their talks. Forcing them into a corner will
[14.12.2022 12:30:50] A/)-Revenant: make these people lash out. It seems they're still traumatised from the civil war.
[14.12.2022 12:31:26] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: My Rules of Engagement do not allow for a more lenient approach
[14.12.2022 12:31:27] A/)-Revenant: When you mentioned assistance, I had assumed you meant within intelligence.
[14.12.2022 12:31:42] A/)-Revenant: For that, I apologise and offer you damage compensation of 20,000,000
[14.12.2022 12:31:50] [2022-12-14] 12:31:49 You have received 20.000.000 credits from A/)-Revenant
[14.12.2022 12:32:00] A/)-Revenant: For the miscommunication.
[14.12.2022 12:32:40] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: These funds will be forwarded to the shared holdings, thank you for your contribution
[14.12.2022 12:33:18] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I would advise you not to do that again however as this may be constituted as bribery. I will take pains to prevent this
[14.12.2022 12:33:28] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: interpretation in my report
[14.12.2022 12:33:33] A/)-Revenant: Is that bribery? I did not ask of you to not do anything.
[14.12.2022 12:33:45] A/)-Revenant: Merely cover for the damages incurred.
[14.12.2022 12:33:56] A/)-Revenant: A curious interpretation, but no matter.
[14.12.2022 12:33:57] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: REDACTED: Personal reason cited.
[14.12.2022 12:34:04] A/)-Revenant: Ah.
[14.12.2022 12:34:30] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: REDACTED: Personal reason cited.
[14.12.2022 12:34:42] A/)-Revenant: Apologies.
[14.12.2022 12:34:52] A/)-Revenant: You did mention you were looking for the Order and their influences, correct?
[14.12.2022 12:35:01] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: You are not at fault
[14.12.2022 12:35:13] A/)-Revenant: Collaborators and contractors? What of sightings?
[14.12.2022 12:35:36] A/)-Revenant: I believe a certain "Hawkins" was mentioned lurking in Hudson. The S8 tag is the marker for an Order
[14.12.2022 12:35:38] A/)-Revenant: cell called Section Eight.
[14.12.2022 12:36:04] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I will forward this along, but the order itself is not our primary interest
[14.12.2022 12:36:22] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I was hoping to interest you, as I do have authority to influence interrogations
[14.12.2022 12:36:42] A/)-Revenant: Extremely manipulative. Has a FOB - Resheph cruiser. Lead by Hawkins.
[14.12.2022 12:36:53] A/)-Revenant: "Unto Nightfall" was the cruiser in question.
[14.12.2022 12:36:57] A/)-Revenant: Mm.
[14.12.2022 12:37:19] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Any activity in Hudson is of particular interest to a recent task force. Any information about the system will be very
[14.12.2022 12:37:23] A/)-Revenant: I have been trying to remain on guard for their collaborators.
[14.12.2022 12:37:30] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: valuable to the Rhineland military
[14.12.2022 12:37:33] A/)-Revenant: No doubt, it is the alien-terrorist scare?
[14.12.2022 12:37:55] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I apologize that I cannot offer additional information about the matter
[14.12.2022 12:38:09] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: But once you establish a Channel of communications feel free to ask all the questions you desire
[14.12.2022 12:38:21] A/)-Revenant: Very well.
[14.12.2022 12:38:57] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Very well, I hope for future additional cooperation between our respective factions
[14.12.2022 12:39:03] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I will go make my report now
[14.12.2022 12:39:14] A/)-Revenant: Good luck.
[14.12.2022 12:39:28] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Safe flying, Beist out

Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!

Hochachtungsvoll,
Elias Beist
Bootsmann der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr

Kaiserreich Rheinland · (This post was last modified: 12-14-2022, 10:58 PM by Kaiserreich Rheinland.)

► Source: Reichskanzlei, Planet Neu Berlin
► Encryption: port RG-OGL-1NT-RM-C0M
► Submitter: Reichskanzler Volker von Koch
► Recipient: Bootsmann Elias Beist
► CC: Karl-Heinz von Thielau, Mechthild von Herzsprung
► Subject: Disciplinary Enquiry

Bootsmann Elias Beist,

Volker von Koch mein Name, You know me, I am Reichskanzler of the holy Rheinland Empire and speaking in the Name of Kaiser von Albrecht, aswell as Großadmiral Karl-Heinz von Thielau as Supreme Leader of the Military forces to you.

I have not much to say to you now, only this:

In mein Büro. Sofort.

Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!

im Dienste seiner Exzellenz und dem Volke,
Volker von Koch, Kurfürst zu Baden
Reichskanzler
Generalfeldmarschall der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr

**Barrier** · (This post was last modified: 12-15-2022, 04:27 PM by Barrier.)

► Source: Kaiserliche Rheinwehr HQ, Kolonnenplatz Neu Berlin
► Encryption: port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM
► Submitter: Bootsmann Elias Beist
► Recipient: Traudel Habermeyer, Planet Hamburg
► Subject: Incident in Neu Berlin – what may be my last report

I hope this message finds you well, Frau Oberleutanant.
I apologize in advance for dumping this into your lap, but old Kapitänleutnant Sittlingen instilled into me the discipline of keeping a good record. And if that means making a copy, then I am just being careful…
I am not sure about my current situation with the Oberkommando, though I suspect it has something to do with my conduct during the patrol outlined in that report. As it happens, my conduct during my latest patrol is, if anything, will appear even more contrary to guidelines which I fail to understand. As a member of the Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr, I do what my duty demands! If I have to become “Der Sündenbock” for the service because of differing priorities within the Oberkommando, then that is to be my purpose…
(Beist stares off past the camera, taking a few deep breaths.)

In any case, my report.
I was advised by Schwerin of a potential incident in the Frankfurt system. It seems that during a tour of a Donau-class cruiser in the final stages of construction, a son of an aristocrat managed to bribe the maintenance crew into taking him on board. This individual then proceeded to fly the cruiser around the system, without an appropriate designation, and having changed the official name to that of the freelancer involved during the Nomad War. As I traveled to Frankfurt to investigate, the situation seemed to have resolved itself, with the vessel in question recalled back to Schwerin. Seeing as I was already en-route, I decided to make a sweep of the system.
On my way past Wilday in Neu Berlin, I encountered a Freelancer flying a repurposed Odin-class combat vessel (designation: Lea.Kaufman; scan infocard). While I am aware of the law regarding vessels of the enemy, this to me seemed like a gray area which warranted further investigation. For this reason, I allowed this individual to fly in formation, while I attempted to learn what she knows. For one, she was aware of the engagement with the coalition in Frankfurt only a week prior. As you are well aware Oberleutnant, besides the Wetzlar, myself, Flieger Wagner and yourself, only a freelancer and a Corsair vessel were part of this engagement. As I write this report, I am wondering how Frau Kaufman got a hold of this information… However, this did not occur to me at the time, and soon I had bigger problems to concern me.

Upon a circuit of Neu Berlin traffic lanes, I encountered an MND vessel (designation: Evelyn.Holzer; scan infocard) in conversation with a member of the Bundschuh (designation: Paul.Botzler; scan infocard). While I am not aware of individual members within the ranks of various organization that oppose the Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr, the name Paul Botzler is certainly known to me. The simple fact that such a conversation was taking place, away from known sources of influence of RM and MND does not bode well for the trustworthiness of this particular operative. Indeed, as part of our conversation, Herr Botzler admitted to being in contact for half an hour before I arrived. Upon my request to assist with moving Herr Botzler to a detention room, Frau Holzer ultimately declined, preferring that they remain here. Indeed, Frau Holzer did not want to detain Herr Botzler at all. According to her, Herr Botzler is a political operative, not to be detained or attacked.
Not long after my arrival on the scene, I was greeted by another notable personage, the freelancer Charlie,Jukins. As the MND vessel seemed unwilling to detain Herr Botzler, I instead ordered Herr Jukins to proceed with me to Neu Berlin. With two independent contractors (designations: Ludwig.Shafen and Flash.Drive)on approach from Kolleda, and the seeming willingness to assist from Frau Kaufman, I believed that this encounter would end differently from last time. Naturally, this individual did everything in his power to convince all present on scene that he was not at fault, despite the Nomad equipment still mounted on his ship for all to see. This line was immediately picked up by the esteemed Herr Botzler, who as I originally suspected was simply itching for further provocation.

Additionally, an RHA combatant arrived on scene (designation: Ludwig.Wolf), immediately preceding to engage the MND vessel, and destroying it in due course. Meanwhile, none of the vessels I was hoping to count on for assistance actually engaged Herr Jukins, despite multiple orders to do so. Apparently, the word of a member of the Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr does not have the same meaning as it used to carry... With the MND vessel disabled, I switched targets to the Hessian, with one of the contractors assisting at last. However, by then my ship has already suffered damage from engaging Jukins, and I was disabled myself in due course. I submit that the appearance of both Jukins, and later the RHA combatant on the scene of our conversation is a very convenient coincidence for Herr Botzler, allowing him to not fire a shot against myself or the MND vessel, and thus maintain his moral superiority. I will keep any remaining thoughts to myself, and let the logs speak in my place. If you or your superiors require my additional interpretation of the facts, I would be glad to provide it – assuming I survive the next few days with my career intact…

communication transcript

[14.12.2022 21:15:22] Lea.Kaufman: Guten tag.
[14.12.2022 21:15:30] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Guten Tag freelancer
[14.12.2022 21:15:45] Lea.Kaufman: You can call me Kaufman or simply Lea.
[14.12.2022 21:16:20] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Understood
[14.12.2022 21:16:35] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Do you have business with me? i'm on a short assignment currently
[14.12.2022 21:16:51] Lea.Kaufman: I was simply wondering if you wanted some company.
[14.12.2022 21:17:19] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I am on duty right now but I will not prevent you from flying along
[14.12.2022 21:17:53] Lea.Kaufman: Fair enough. But I will still be here.
[14.12.2022 21:18:15] Lea.Kaufman: Who knows what can happen.
[14.12.2022 21:18:27] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: What brings you to Rheinland?
[14.12.2022 21:18:47] Lea.Kaufman: It's obvious. It's my home.
[14.12.2022 21:19:19] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: You prefer not to serve?
[14.12.2022 21:19:39] Lea.Kaufman: I serve as I can.
[14.12.2022 21:19:49] Lea.Kaufman: By offering help if necessary.
[14.12.2022 21:20:06] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: The military can always use eager pilots
[14.12.2022 21:20:30] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: And it is just as honorable after the Civil War. I should know, as I was away from most of that
[14.12.2022 21:20:59] Lea.Kaufman: I see.
[14.12.2022 21:22:31] Lea.Kaufman: I've heard a lot have happened.
[14.12.2022 21:22:51] Lea.Kaufman: Lately that is.
[14.12.2022 21:23:17] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: What have you heard? i've been quite isolated on Patrols
[14.12.2022 21:23:55] Lea.Kaufman: I have heard that a coalition vessel was here some days ago or something.
[14.12.2022 21:24:14] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Here in Frankfurt?
[14.12.2022 21:24:18] Lea.Kaufman: Ja.
[14.12.2022 21:24:38] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: What happened to it?
[14.12.2022 21:24:49] Lea.Kaufman: I don't know. It was just that I heard.
[14.12.2022 21:24:49] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I'm assuming our patrols were notified
[14.12.2022 21:27:40] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I was talking to my commander. She believes a set of eyes and ears would be useful away from official channels
[14.12.2022 21:28:08] Lea.Kaufman: If I can help, it will be my pleasure.
[14.12.2022 21:28:25] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: If you're interested, agents are often employed recently created task forces
[14.12.2022 21:28:34] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: You will have to be vetted of course
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[14.12.2022 21:29:05] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: What have we here?
[14.12.2022 21:29:12] NWB|Paul.Botzler: [Hostile ship inbound] Oh, just at the right time.
[14.12.2022 21:29:22] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Good evening, soldier.
[14.12.2022 21:29:31] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Bureau vessel, are you undertaking an interrogation?
[14.12.2022 21:29:41] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I would hate to interrupt
[14.12.2022 21:29:42] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Yes and very well too.
[14.12.2022 21:29:55] Evelyn.Holzer.: I'm collecting information from this gentleman, yes.
[14.12.2022 21:30:10] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: You should know Herr Botzler, that you can be way more comfortable
[14.12.2022 21:30:30] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: We in the military value the safety and privacy of our gues, unlike the Bureau
[14.12.2022 21:30:48] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: What do you say?
[14.12.2022 21:30:51] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I am sure you have a wonderful joke prepared, one that makes relations to a cell, perhaps?
[14.12.2022 21:31:12] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Not at all, the most recent arrangements are to rent small apartments
[14.12.2022 21:31:27] Lea.Kaufman: If I may, usually the Bureau knows what they do....
[14.12.2022 21:31:35] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Where are you will have all the comforts you require. If you prove forthcoming, you may even be let go
[14.12.2022 21:31:58] Evelyn.Holzer.: Small apartments? I mean, we've got a good studio setup, but I can't compete with that.
[14.12.2022 21:32:04] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Your offer is very tempting, Soldier.
[14.12.2022 21:32:05] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: The bureau has a long history of mistreating prisoners
[14.12.2022 21:32:28] NWB|Paul.Botzler: It really is, the noises of my home, the yelling, the overenthusiastic people, it can be draining.
[14.12.2022 21:32:30] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: This has in turn made the reputation of the Rheinland military worse
[14.12.2022 21:32:35] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Hardly anyone attempts to surrender nowadays
[14.12.2022 21:32:38] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I could use a little bit of respite in these tumultous times.
[14.12.2022 21:33:01] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Well, New Berlin has plenty of options
[14.12.2022 21:33:08] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: If you'd just come with me
[14.12.2022 21:33:38] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I must abstain, I am afraid.
[14.12.2022 21:33:51] NWB|Paul.Botzler: But this will not be a problem, I assume.
[14.12.2022 21:33:56] NWB|Paul.Botzler: As you are a man of reason.
[14.12.2022 21:33:58] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I was afraid you would say that
[14.12.2022 21:33:59] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Perhaps even intellect.
[14.12.2022 21:34:11] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Do not be afraid, there is no reason to.
[14.12.2022 21:34:12] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Unfortunately my Rules of Engagement do not allow either of us to leave here alone
[14.12.2022 21:34:26] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: You must follow me and answer some questions
[14.12.2022 21:34:31] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Seeing that three people are present, this does not seem to be a problem.
[14.12.2022 21:34:34] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Otherwise I am authorized to tractor in your Escape pod
[14.12.2022 21:34:34] Lea.Kaufman: I will... stay out of this.
[14.12.2022 21:34:50] NWB|Paul.Botzler: If all you have is questions I am happy to answer.
[14.12.2022 21:35:12] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: The Oberkomanndo has questions, not I
[14.12.2022 21:35:12] NWB|Paul.Botzler: But that is a game that has benefitted me much more than you in my lifetime.
[14.12.2022 21:35:43] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Bring them to me, I would be happy to have a conversation on equal grounds.
[14.12.2022 21:35:49] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Like I said if you'll accept my offer of hospitality and then we'll be done with you and you'll likely to be free to go
[14.12.2022 21:35:56] Charlie,Jukins: Hey hey! Whats the big hold up?!
[14.12.2022 21:36:09] Charlie,Jukins: Your practically sitting in the lane here!
[14.12.2022 21:36:15] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Kaufman be advised, Jukins Is a known hostile personage
[14.12.2022 21:36:21] Charlie,Jukins: A what now?
[14.12.2022 21:36:32] Lea.Kaufman: Hostile?
[14.12.2022 21:36:46] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: MND, what say you?
[14.12.2022 21:36:51] NWB|Paul.Botzler: If a Rheinland officer declares you as hostile, that can be taken as a compliment.
[14.12.2022 21:36:57] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Shall we try to take them both in? I promise to share interrogation records
[14.12.2022 21:37:00] Charlie,Jukins: Sure, I'm hostile because I almost rammed my ship into you people at high speeds.
[14.12.2022 21:37:05] Flash.Drive: where are you mate?
[14.12.2022 21:37:09] Evelyn.Holzer.: Indeed, I have questions for Herr Botzler here, but we don't generally conduct our interrogations in the open.
[14.12.2022 21:37:10] NWB|Paul.Botzler: [He laughs]
[14.12.2022 21:37:15] Charlie,Jukins: Think of the cost I'd have to pay to fix my ship after THAT.
[14.12.2022 21:37:41] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Then let's take him in. If Herr Jukins wants to assist him he'll be taken in as well
[14.12.2022 21:37:41] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Oh humor, how much you are missed in the emptiness of space.
[14.12.2022 21:38:09] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Herr Beist, you are interrupting a federal investigation on a criminal suspect.
[14.12.2022 21:38:11] Evelyn.Holzer.: That being said, my service oath means I'll defend the RM in battle if necessary.
[14.12.2022 21:38:14] Charlie,Jukins: Assist? I'm just merely passing by. I don't even know you.
[14.12.2022 21:38:27] Lea.Kaufman: Heh...
[14.12.2022 21:38:27] Evelyn.Holzer.: I would hope it wouldn't come to that, however.
[14.12.2022 21:38:30] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Well Herr Botzler what will it be? my hold or inside your own ship?
[14.12.2022 21:38:45] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Or you can travel with Herr Holzer there?
[14.12.2022 21:38:50] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Either way works for me
[14.12.2022 21:38:57] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I would prefer the latter.
[14.12.2022 21:39:15] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Miss Holzer has been a very tactful officer with exceptional interrogation skills.
[14.12.2022 21:39:16] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Let us proceed to New Berlin then
[14.12.2022 21:39:23] Evelyn.Holzer.: The MND doesn't require the destruction of Herr Botzler's ship, although travel to a more discrete location would be preferrabl
[14.12.2022 21:39:53] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: The destruction of the ship is immaterial. We need to talk to the person
[14.12.2022 21:40:01] Lea.Kaufman: Ja... It looks like handled.
[14.12.2022 21:40:32] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Herr Holzer, where were you thinking?
[14.12.2022 21:40:37] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Right here.
[14.12.2022 21:40:46] NWB|Paul.Botzler: In fact, I have not moved much in the last thirty minutes.
[14.12.2022 21:40:52] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: To whom am I speaking?
[14.12.2022 21:41:13] Flash.Drive: a rheinland military contractor
[14.12.2022 21:41:16] Evelyn.Holzer.: I see no reason to move the subject. I would head to Kolleda, if I thought it necessary.
[14.12.2022 21:41:31] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Then let us do so
[14.12.2022 21:41:46] Flash.Drive: is there a fight going on?
[14.12.2022 21:42:03] Lea.Kaufman: I think you understood wrong...
[14.12.2022 21:42:16] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Not at the time, but one might happen soon
[14.12.2022 21:42:16] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I am not quite convinced yet, could you explain the offered amenities again?
[14.12.2022 21:42:38] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Kolleda has officer like rooms
[14.12.2022 21:42:47] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I assure you that I myself do not sleep in such palatial Arrangements
[14.12.2022 21:42:48] Flash.Drive: where?
[14.12.2022 21:43:13] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Sector e4, bottom right
[14.12.2022 21:43:18] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Maybe if you were better at lying to people you would have received a promotion.
[14.12.2022 21:43:28] Flash.Drive: Kolleda?
[14.12.2022 21:43:33] NWB|Paul.Botzler: And too could enjoy palatial arrangements.
[14.12.2022 21:43:33] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: *Sighs*
[14.12.2022 21:43:49] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I am sorry, that was unkind.
[14.12.2022 21:43:49] Evelyn.Holzer.: This MND officer sees no reason to detain Herr Botzler, even in such palatial conditions.
[14.12.2022 21:43:51] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: The Rheinwehr is still honorable mein Herr
[14.12.2022 21:44:06] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Oh, you do not want to engage in this argument right now, Soldier.
[14.12.2022 21:44:10] Charlie,Jukins: Hey hey...Ask about the food. Can't go anywhere without good food.
[14.12.2022 21:44:20] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Any thing you heard against that are allegations that you seem to spread to make yourself feel better
[14.12.2022 21:44:53] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I am sure that is the case.
[14.12.2022 21:44:55] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Holzer, let's proceed to Kolleda, if you please
[14.12.2022 21:45:02] Evelyn.Holzer.: The MND food, not good. I'm not going to just lie straight to your face about it.
[14.12.2022 21:45:11] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: We can figure out jurisdiction later
[14.12.2022 21:45:22] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Is this how you operate?
[14.12.2022 21:45:42] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Is there any superior to you that can solve this situation?
[14.12.2022 21:46:00] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: My superiors await your company
[14.12.2022 21:46:15] Evelyn.Holzer.: Jurisdiction seems to matter now. I'm on a special assignment that doesn't involve the detention of Herr Botzler.
[14.12.2022 21:46:29] Evelyn.Holzer.: It would appear his detention matters to you, but not to me.
[14.12.2022 21:46:31] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: And when does it involve then? Please enlighten me
[14.12.2022 21:46:45] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Preferably over a private comm
[14.12.2022 21:46:56] NWB|Paul.Botzler: [He ushers a slight smirk]
[14.12.2022 21:47:38] Flash.Drive: hello
[14.12.2022 21:47:51] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Good evening to you.
[14.12.2022 21:47:55] Flash.Drive: how do I say good morning in German? I'm not German
[14.12.2022 21:48:03] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Flash Drive be advised that Jukins has a "deter on site order"
[14.12.2022 21:48:18] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: It seems that if you will not have the Bundschuh, we will take what we can
[14.12.2022 21:48:19] Evelyn.Holzer.: I didn't join the service to attack political operatives, and I don't plan on doing so without explicit orders.
[14.12.2022 21:48:23] Charlie,Jukins: A what now?
[14.12.2022 21:48:24] Flash.Drive: Jukins?
[14.12.2022 21:48:44] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Jukins, I'm ordering you to proceed to New berlin
[14.12.2022 21:48:49] Flash.Drive: I heard a story about Jukins family back then, long time a go
[14.12.2022 21:48:50] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Herr Beist. You would be best advised to simply leave the vicinity.
[14.12.2022 21:48:51] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: You can sample the apartments I've spoken of
[14.12.2022 21:48:51] Charlie,Jukins: Hey, its not my fault you guys decided to stop traffic here in the middle of Rheinland for a little conversation.
[14.12.2022 21:49:19] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I'll let the bureau handle the Bundschuh
[14.12.2022 21:49:21] Flash.Drive: where are the rest of the Jukins, CHarlie?
[14.12.2022 21:49:35] Lea.Kaufman: You could have proceed, Jukins.
[14.12.2022 21:49:35] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Jukins, after you
[14.12.2022 21:49:56] NWB|Paul.Botzler: This is becoming quite the show, I must admit.
[14.12.2022 21:50:33] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Herr Beist, your smartest choice would be to write this encounter off as escaped targets.
[14.12.2022 21:50:43] NWB|Paul.Botzler: That way, nobody will come to harm.
[14.12.2022 21:50:48] Charlie,Jukins: If I was to proceed I could have potentially rammed into one of your ships, I don't want to think about that repair bill or the
[14.12.2022 21:50:52] Charlie,Jukins: Time it would take.
[14.12.2022 21:51:08] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Last chance Jukins. Or this time I will tractor in your pod
[14.12.2022 21:51:09] NWB|Paul.Botzler: A mindful decision, Mister Jukins.
[14.12.2022 21:51:10] Lea.Kaufman: I mean... you could cruise.
[14.12.2022 21:51:23] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Don't mind him he's always a talker
[14.12.2022 21:51:28] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Any excuse will do
[14.12.2022 21:51:43] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Come on now Jukins, you're three to one
[14.12.2022 21:51:50] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Two.
[14.12.2022 21:51:53] Flash.Drive: what did Jukins do wrong by the way?
[14.12.2022 21:51:56] Charlie,Jukins: What are you on about, I've done nothing wrong.
[14.12.2022 21:52:10] Charlie,Jukins: I simply worried about my safety on the lane network.
[14.12.2022 21:52:13] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I am not got going to watch you illegaly arrest someone.
[14.12.2022 21:52:15] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Engaged a military vessel. in possession of unlicensed nomad equipment
[14.12.2022 21:52:22] Charlie,Jukins: No way.
[14.12.2022 21:52:36] Charlie,Jukins: I don't remember any of that. Sounds like you made that up.
[14.12.2022 21:52:40] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Offered you to proceed to Wildau last time but you declined
[14.12.2022 21:53:01] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: You also not remember the Nomad weapons installed on your ship?
[14.12.2022 21:53:03] Flash.Drive: oh the guns
[14.12.2022 21:53:09] Ludwig.Shafen: Gutten abend.
[14.12.2022 21:53:21] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Guten Abend Herr Schafen
[14.12.2022 21:53:21] Charlie,Jukins: Well, now that you mention it, I do remember a time where I was hauling some Boron and I had to flee to save my cargo from some
[14.12.2022 21:53:23] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Good evening to you as well.
[14.12.2022 21:53:26] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Prepare to assist
[14.12.2022 21:53:28] Charlie,Jukins: Military man wanting to steal it.
[14.12.2022 21:53:32] Lea.Kaufman: My... that's the gathering.
[14.12.2022 21:53:37] Flash.Drive: Jukins, leave the area or be destroyed!
[14.12.2022 21:53:46] Flash.Drive: this is a warning
[14.12.2022 21:53:47] Ludwig.Shafen: What's the rush?
[14.12.2022 21:53:47] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Jukins, You can you can tell your stories to the interrogators
[14.12.2022 21:53:54] NWB|Paul.Botzler: That is an order I would follow.
[14.12.2022 21:54:02] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: I'm giving you one last warning, proceed to New Berlin or your ship will be destroyed
[14.12.2022 21:54:06] Charlie,Jukins: Ugh. Fine fine..
[14.12.2022 21:54:17] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: The other lane
[14.12.2022 21:54:19] Charlie,Jukins: Just as the man said, I am leaving.
[14.12.2022 21:54:22] Flash.Drive: come come, youngest of JUkins
[14.12.2022 21:54:24] Ludwig.Shafen: Wise choice.
[14.12.2022 21:54:35] Charlie,Jukins: See? I try to leave and this is what I get.
[14.12.2022 21:54:43] Flash.Drive: let him leave
[14.12.2022 21:54:47] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Quite an unjustful treatment.
[14.12.2022 21:54:47] Charlie,Jukins: You know how long its going to take to reactivate that lane?
[14.12.2022 21:54:50] Flash.Drive: he might be infected
[14.12.2022 21:54:56] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: All right engage Jukins. Tractor in his pod
[14.12.2022 21:55:04] NWB|Paul.Botzler: This is outrageous.
[14.12.2022 21:55:06] Charlie,Jukins: Woah woah!
[14.12.2022 21:55:10] Lea.Kaufman: Oh....
[14.12.2022 21:55:13] Flash.Drive: well o well
[14.12.2022 21:55:22] Flash.Drive: I've tried JUkins
[14.12.2022 21:55:45] Charlie,Jukins: This is outrageous!
[14.12.2022 21:56:27] Flash.Drive: you know Jukins, I won't let him die
[14.12.2022 21:56:38] Charlie,Jukins: Hey! He shot me first!
[14.12.2022 21:56:46] Charlie,Jukins: You think I want to die?
[14.12.2022 21:56:49] Flash.Drive: still
[14.12.2022 21:57:14] Charlie,Jukins: If you can convince him to stop then by all means, so will I.
[14.12.2022 21:57:37] Flash.Drive: hey Beist, would you stop if he dock at Berlin?
[14.12.2022 21:57:47] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Military vessel Flash Drive, this man is innocent by all means, if you enter the fight, I will be forced to intervene.
[14.12.2022 21:57:49] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: He will not
[14.12.2022 21:58:07] Flash.Drive: well, will you dock at Berlin Jukins?
[14.12.2022 21:58:24] Charlie,Jukins: If I have to but you also already told me to leave Berlin.
[14.12.2022 21:58:46] Flash.Drive: well situation changed
[14.12.2022 21:58:51] Flash.Drive: what do you say?
[14.12.2022 21:58:59] Charlie,Jukins: I say, perhaps.
[14.12.2022 21:59:32] Flash.Drive: decide
[14.12.2022 21:59:32] Evelyn.Holzer.: Hessians? Some kind of party tonight.
[14.12.2022 22:00:05] [RHA]Ludwig.Wolff': Want it to be a party?
[14.12.2022 22:00:19] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Frau Kaufman.
[14.12.2022 22:00:19] Flash.Drive: o yeah,come closer
[14.12.2022 22:00:25] Lea.Kaufman: Hmm?
[14.12.2022 22:00:44] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Would you be so kind and ensure the safety of Mister Jukins?
[14.12.2022 22:00:45] Evelyn.Holzer.: Love to.
[14.12.2022 22:00:51] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I will pay for your service.
[14.12.2022 22:00:54] [RHA]Ludwig.Wolff': Bleed worm.
[14.12.2022 22:00:58] [RHA]Ludwig.Wolff': [Weapons online]
[14.12.2022 22:01:28] Lea.Kaufman: It would go against myself...
[14.12.2022 22:01:33] Flash.Drive: Beist you handle him, don't die
[14.12.2022 22:01:44] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Is that so?
[14.12.2022 22:01:46] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: He's the better pilot
[14.12.2022 22:01:49] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Engage
[14.12.2022 22:01:58] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Do not engage under any circumstances.
[14.12.2022 22:02:22] Flash.Drive: oh you realise it now?
[14.12.2022 22:02:30] Lea.Kaufman: I mean... I would shoot on any enemies of Rheinland. But shooting on a military is above me. Sorry.
[14.12.2022 22:02:47] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I understand, hopefully your mind will change at some point.
[14.12.2022 22:03:16] Lea.Kaufman: However, I admit this, he did nothing wrong...
[14.12.2022 22:03:31] Charlie,Jukins: Exactly!
[14.12.2022 22:03:35] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: By the way possession of nomad Weaponry is illegal
[14.12.2022 22:03:44] Flash.Drive: yeah that puts us in difficult position, I guess it's personal
[14.12.2022 22:03:51] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: So is firing at a military pilot
[14.12.2022 22:04:00] Charlie,Jukins: Hey hey!
[14.12.2022 22:04:03] Charlie,Jukins: You shot me first!
[14.12.2022 22:04:11] Death: Evelyn.Holzer. was put out of action by [RHA]Ludwig.Wolff' (Gun).
[14.12.2022 22:04:12] Lea.Kaufman: Ja but I am sure he can drop them somewhere else.
[14.12.2022 22:04:23] NWB|Paul.Botzler: Well done... Hessian.
[14.12.2022 22:04:33] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Last chance to engage
[14.12.2022 22:04:37] NWB|Paul.Botzler: But this one is not for your cells.
[14.12.2022 22:04:37] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Or we will be overrrun
[14.12.2022 22:04:45] Lea.Kaufman: How about you let him go? Like this he will remove the weapons.
[14.12.2022 22:04:45] [RHA]Ludwig.Wolff': I don't care for it.
[14.12.2022 22:04:47] Flash.Drive: here comes the enemy of Rhienland Lea
[14.12.2022 22:04:49] NWB|Paul.Botzler: I thought so.
[14.12.2022 22:04:51] [RHA]Ludwig.Wolff': Do with it what you want.
[14.12.2022 22:04:56] [RHA]Ludwig.Wolff': Next.
[14.12.2022 22:05:04] [RHA]Ludwig.Wolff': Time to paint you all red.
[14.12.2022 22:05:04] Flash.Drive: you mean me?
[14.12.2022 22:05:07] [RHA]Ludwig.Wolff': For the revolution.
[14.12.2022 22:05:11] [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist: Target the Hessian
[14.12.2022 22:05:11] [RHA]Ludwig.Wolff': Bleed.
[14.12.2022 22:05:14] Flash.Drive: eww
[14.12.2022 22:05:37] Lea.Kaufman: Heh...
[14.12.2022 22:06:12] Flash.Drive: face me Wolff
[14.12.2022 22:06:27] Flash.Drive: yeaaah
[14.12.2022 22:07:35] Lea.Kaufman: Today, it really is a hard day.
[14.12.2022 22:09:16] Death: [RM]Bmn-Elias.Beist was put out of action by [RHA]Ludwig.Wolff' (Gun).

Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!

Hochachtungsvoll,
Elias Beist
Bootsmann der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr

Weltuntergang · (This post was last modified: 12-15-2022, 11:59 PM by Weltuntergang.)

► Source: Frankfurt
► Encryption: port RM-HC-R5C-RU4T-MD
► Submitter: Bootsmann Jonas Wagner
► Recipient: Rheinwehr
► Subject: Law Breaker

Guten Abend,

I have caught Charlie,Jukins in breach of §2.3.2. He then refused instructions in accordance with §2.3.5. of the Rheinland Criminal Code.

Evidence

Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!

Hochachtungsvoll,
Jonas Wagner
Bootsmann der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr

Weltuntergang · (This post was last modified: 12-17-2022, 04:12 PM by Weltuntergang.)

► Source: Frankfurt
► Encryption: port RM-HC-R5C-RU4T-MD
► Submitter: Bootsmann Jonas Wagner
► Recipient: Rheinwehr
► Subject: Betrayal

Guten Abend,

On patrol in the Frankfurt system I have encountered a Junker Liner Collector's.Paradise. The captain was seen harboring personnel in breach of Article Five: Enemies of the state and undesirable entities: Unioners, Das Wilde and Red Hessians.

Evidence

In accordance with paragraphs §5.1. and §5.3. I have requested to take custody of said pilots. In the middle of this legal dispute and discussion, something surprising happened.

Three nearby vessels flying the flag of the Bundschuh movement have opened fire. I have not been paying attention to them for multiple reasons previously. Firstly, in accordance with the Holstein Accords, the Bundschuh have been pardoned of any previous crimes. Secondly, I regarded them as political activists that wouldn't assault an officer directly. And finally, I was in the middle of this legal dispute over the personnel.

The pilots were NWB|Tobias.Schmidt, NWB|Lena.Atzenbruck and NWB|Paul.Botzler. What began as a routine patrol and continued as a minor dispute over wage reimbursement for the requested illegal personnel quickly turned into a brutal battle for survival. I had the assistance of the bounty hunter BHG-Akula when the treachery began. We were suddenly outnumbered and outgunned, and in a bizarre twist of fate, one of the suicidal pilots decided to slam into my torpedoes, irreparably damaging both our vessels and putting them out of commission.

I am shocked and hurt by this betrayal. The Benevolent Kaiser and Rheinland have given these people a second chance at life, a chance to be part of something great - of the new unified Rheinland. They betrayed my trust, and have betrayed the very ideals political activism should stand for - avoidance of direct brutal violence and attempts at life of people simply doing their job and duty in enforcing the law.

Black Box

Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!

Hochachtungsvoll,
Jonas Wagner
Bootsmann der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr

Traudel Habermeyer · (This post was last modified: 01-19-2023, 07:30 PM by Traudel Habermeyer.)

► Source: Planet Hamburg
► Encryption: port RM-MAS-1NTS-TOKW-BSIS
► Submitter: Oberleutnant Traudel Habermeyer
► Recipient: Oberkommando; Großadmiral von Thielau, CC: Admiral von Herzsprung
► Subject: SIS Escort through Rheinland, 15.12.829

Herr Großadmiral,

Revenant informed me about an SIS sighting within Rheinland.

Naturally i had to act accordingly, so i took upon myself to follow the lead. We found no sign of them, but i was given a scanner reading from Revenant's time in New Berlin only moments earlier. As Revenant headed for Bering, i remained in Hamburg near the planet.

Not long after and i received a transmission from the SIS, asking for permission to pass through Rheinland via escort.
I granted this, given the fact they are to be tolerated as ordered. We took the fastest route to Stuttgart's Omega-7 jump gate, encountering no issues on our way. The SIS, Agents Skirka and Pinkerton, relayed a message from Direktor Steiner. They are interested in hunting the rogue BIS asset (Rheinwehr Report #2569), therefore Direktor Steiner offers the SIS's assistance. Shortly after both agents left for Omega-7, a Praefect-class cruiser entered Stuttgart - the Navarra. It ignored me, proceeded to use the trade lane to Freiburg Station and then cruised in a bigger arc past Planet Stuttgart. Using Aalen as some sort of cover, it lost shields for an unknown reason and simply vanished from my scanners. The Westfalen's long range scanners picked up nothing, i relayed my findings to the system fleet. A closer investigation of Aalen's orbit yielded no results either.

As i intended to meet up with Revenant for the conversation i had been asked prior, we had little time to ponder on the nature of stars as planned - as Direktor Steiner himself turned up cloaked. My company noticed, he revealed his location and instead another type of conversation transpired. I am not sure in what capacity the SIS or the Direktor himself is working with the Technocracy or Revenant, but there seems to be at least some sort of relation. Another ship happened to come across us, the Bluefin - piloted by a certain Elise. Known from earlier reports. Steiner handed over seven Red Hessian pilots to me during our time in Omega-11.

Flight recorder

Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!

Hochachtungsvoll,
Traudel Habermeyer
Oberleutnant der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr

Arne · 12-18-2022, 12:08 PM,

► Source: Planet Hamburg
► Encryption: port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM
► Submitter: Leutnant Gunter Kunrad
► Recipient: Rheinland Military
► Subject: Unioner in Hudson

Guten tag officers,

As per request of Admiral Mechthild von Herzsprung, the KKS-Raeren has been relocated to defend and patrol the Hudson system.
While patrolling the tradelanes between the Hamburg Jumpgate and the Manitoba station, we spotted an Unioner Gunboat with callsign "Leipzig".
We managed to get a scan on him. Turned out this ship held 2 Civilans and 3 Liberty Navy Pilots prisoner!

Evidence

Once the Leipzig spotted me, He gave multiple threats to attack me if I didn't leave the system. Of course I reminded him that he was in a system with territories belonging to Rheinland and Liberty. He threatened me again after. My first priority was me trying to convince him to save the prisoners. Unfortunately this felt on deaf ears. He charged me not shortly after. Manitoba station couldn't spare any fighters, but it's station turrets did their best to provide covering fire.

Unfortunately the Unioner managed to disable my ship after a heavy fought battle. But not before I did some significant damage to him myself. Manitoba station's covering fire forced the Unioner ship to fall back and prevented him from tractoring my pod. After I got tractored into their Manitoba station, I requested a search party to find these prisoners.

Flight recorder

Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!

Hochachtungsvoll,
Gunter Kunrad
Leutnant der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr

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