Well, lads, I wouldn't worry about those BAF sniffin' your cargo. The whole licensing issue is covered. It just seems there's some communications issues between BPA and BAF. Sorted now.
As to who "owns" Omega 3.. do we really give a flyin' Jake? As long as there's peace in the valley around Freeport 1, those other folk can debate the "myth of fingerprints" all they please, eh?
Meanwhile, John Henry, due to some rather magical diplomacy on your part, you've earned yourself the title of "Epopt to Gallia".
Further, should the need arise, I'll be calling on you to fill my clown shoes and red rubber nose as an alternate on the Council of Zoners. There are times when the steam rising from my collar would make you the better choice.
If any of you run across any of our elusive Popes who haven't answered the roll call yet, steer em to the proper channel, eh? Deadline to report in is this Friday at 2300 UT, before I have to start excommunicating the slackers. And, no buns!
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To: Malcalypse
From: Doc
Thank you very much for your faith in me. Yes, Gallia is quite the challenge and I'll continue my work there. I'm taking baby steps with it. First, establishing friendly intentions of myself and then I'll push for good relations from us as a clan. Being a skittish lot, it's a necessity. I will also answer your call should you need me as a fill in for the CoZ or elsewhere.
For everyone, keep your eyes open. Some of the minor details often get overlooked. If you see something needing attention, address it.
In a recent visit of mine to FP2 in Bering, I encountered an old friend there, a Klingon mercenary. He and his crew have been living in Liberty and frequent FP2. Apparently, the war between Liberty and Rheinland may make that a focal point as cruisers from both have been sighted there. Overall, the moods of the Zoners at the base are better since they are now getting the supplies they need there.
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Mal, I apologize for not getting to work quicker with the Gallia effort. I have sent private messages to people of importance in Gallia and will try my best with it. For now, until I can smooth things over and get an agreement to where we aren't going to get blasted, I'd recommend we give them some space. I can't guarantee anything but I'm going to try to make this work.
BTW, Mal, I'm forwarding a copy of one of the transmissions I sent. I have tailor made each one to it's recipient.
If anything, Doc, I owe you an apple polly loggy. I didn't want to see our new lad Warren getting trounced for doing what comes naturally. I should have given you a heads-up before opening that diplomatic channel.
I would agree that for the "contretemps", all TAZ vessels should steer clear of Gallia.
And watch that one calling him/herself "concerned citizen". I have reason to believe that individual once went by the nom de plume "Krixx Treia", a supposed Junker who travelled about Sirius in mufti spouting Royalist propaganda. Pot/Kettle, eh?
Now, I have an appointment with our Temple Astrologist, Charlie. We need to determine the most propitious date for our next Soiree/Fithing Day in Baffin.
May Eris reveal the Fnords to you, Doc. They seem rampant up there in "Frogtown".
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Mal, my efforts continue. Do give me time.
However, in your initial transmission, I found a reply from someone of religious influence. I wasn't sure what to make of it. I'll leave that one to you.
From: Tyler Jones, Episkopos of the Leif Erikson Cabal To: E-Prime, Temple of Eris Esoteric, Baffin system Re: Trade Report and Pilgrimage
'Ello, 'Ello there lad! I've just been up by Gallia lately, carrying some Amulets up to the Junker base in Languedoc. It's a shame that we can't carry them straight to where they're really wanted. I'd be willing to bet half my pineal that the Junkers are going to exploit the faithful, and charge an exorbitant price for each amulet. Still, it's better than finding myself dead for trying to carry them to Nevers myself. I'm about to carry a load of Cryocubes down to our people on Planet Erie before returning to the Temple itself.
Despite the warnings, though, I couldn't resist making a pilgrimage up to the Privas formation. I had heard about this incredible place, but never had the opportunity to see it with my own eyes. The Eye of Privas is both as woundrous and as frightening as I had heard. I took the following images from the Leif Erikson's flight recorder of my approach to the Eye.
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This final image was taken when we arrived at Privas's far side. From here, the Eye's stare is most intense. We did not remain here long, since it was only a matter of time before our presence was detected.
We're still siting at Lodeve Space Port, and will be departing soon. We look forward to returning home shortly. Until then.
Mal, you might want to forward this to the CoZ. Today, while patrolling in Omega 49, I came upon a Zoner Aquilon, the "Flying.Bess," in a fighting the dreaded Mon'Star. Naturally, we joined to help as we know how dangerous the Mon'Star is. After bringing the Mon'Star to near destruction, it fled to the Dublin system heavily damaged. A Molly did arrive on scene to assist but the Mon'Star had vanished.
On a good note, no casualties were reported and the Bess was moored and under repair. I've been hearing more reports of Phantom cruisers in the area as well. We'll be staying in the area and would recommend having a few other ships in the area, to include the IMG placing a guard with their mining ships.
Doc, chin up! It is a bloody can of wormy applesauce in Gallia at present. And yes, I'll handle this "Grand Master", I think I still remember the "secret handshake" of Abiff and his silly builder's union. No worries.
If one more "Prince", "Princess", or "Noble" climbs out of the Gallian woodwork, we'll know how the King likes to spend his time, eh?
For now, fellow Erisians, let's limit our Missionary endeavours to Reunion and Languedoc proper. With all the apparent inbreeding up there, we'd not want to pee in the Royal gene pool, eh?
On to "local" matters. Our next "Fithing Day" and Agape Ludens Festival will be held on the 23rd of May next, which is also "Jake Day" on the "reformed" Discordian Calendar.
Please submit your suggestions on how to keep our guests entertained while we shake 'em down for the Temple Fund.
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From: Corfu Base, Omicron Theta
One idea I have for this little party is a nice poker table. I'll try to think of more later.
I'm currently taking a stop here at Corfu to go through my diplomatic notes and one Zoner needed some dental work. I'll be out and about.
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