Source: Pacifica base, Bering system. Submitter: David Calhoun.
[font=Century Gothic]Greetings sirs 'n ma'ams,
The name's David Calhoun, but my friends call me Dave. I'm a merc, workin' for the Arbeitergewerkschaft long enough to know how to spell it, along with my associate 'n other half, the adorable miss Victoria Lesley. While pullin' a few jobs for your buddies, I also had my chance to assist a few of your boys and Oberst Neurath himself in combat against the Rheinwehr's dawgs.
The thing is, me and me partner Vic, realized we may need a lil' more hitter to combat the top 'o the line boats the Kanzler's men are flyin'. The Unioner Protector cannons we've been using so far are also gettin' a bit old, but instead of replacing them, we thought of upgradin' our whole gear.
So how about you people lend us 8 pieces of Natterturn Zwei Laser Cannons and a [color=#333333]pair of Natterturn Laser Turrets (double of each since we need to equip two ships) and we promise we'll put 'em to good use?
If you want to obtain... proof of our loyalty to a better Rheinland, here you go:
----- Incoming transmission ----- Message to: David Calhoun
Comm ID: Oberst Ernst Neurath
Location: Vogtland, Dresden
Guten tag herr Calhoun,
We already met so I know your modus operandi, so to speak. So far, we've received positive news about your 'operations' around Rheinland, but our equipment isn't given out so easily. Although you helped us in past, you will have to prove you're worth and do some propaganda of deed for us. You see, some things can't be done with diplomacy and needs more 'direct approach'.
You will pick up 8 Natterturn Zwei and 2 Natterturn Turrets from our equipment dealer at Freital. We have arranged those and should be waiting for you when you dock.
Next, you will provide us with 6 kills of Corsair or Rheinwehr targets and send them over this comm channel.
I'm sure it will be just another day on your job. Complete this task and you can keep these guns.
Oh, and dont forget to send them our regards, I'm sure they'll be thrilled to hear it.
Do not fail us, herr Calhoun.
----- Transmission ends -----
Source: Pacifica base, Bering system. Submitter: David Calhoun.
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Thanks for the approval, Oberst.
I'd like to note that I'll be busy with settling some... family issues in the upcoming week. I'll pick up the guns and get right to the job as soon as I'm back.
Source: Ronneburg base, Omega-5 System. Submitter: David Calhoun.
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Howdy, Oberst!
Done with settlin' the family issues, in fact, was done with 'em three days ago. Well, guess what. Those three days gave me 'n Vic an opportune time window to trash some Sairs and Rheinkrauts! Some fights were easy, some were more difficult, some were impossible. At any rate, we got the six kills you requested.
Sunday. I took a trip to Omicron Gamma, lotsa' targets around, I've heard. That justified itself. Immediately as I warped in, I spotted some random rookie bomber flyin' around. I approached him, but he cloaked out. "No worries", I said to myself. I started flyin' away to look for somethin' else, but he came back. After sending him your regards, I took him out with a few bursts. Too easy, but one cannibal less.
Later on, in Bretonia, I ran into a pair of Gladiators. I had a nice chat with 'em about lane security, piracy and Bretonia's problem with it, then we switched to the topic of Hessians. I couldn't help taking the opportunity to deliver a message, resulting in the explosion of one of them. Yeah, honestly, he was not at all an easy target, but I managed to take him out in a ten-something minutes. I gave him your regards and let the other guy get back to Cadiz, since he didn't interfere with the duel 'n all. That's two Sairs less.
Another easy kill the next one was, a Corsair supply ship. I tried chatting him for a while, but he kept fleeing without a response. Omega-5, Omega-3, Omega-7. Chased him though all these systems. The second time we were in Omega-7, I got bored of the... one-sided conversation and after announcing the Volk's claim, I made short work of him. I was hoping he might call backup, but he didn't. Foolish to ferry stuff alone when the Hessians' pick axe is looking to smite ye' down! *Chuckles.* One of your boys, Martin Kestell said he was amused too, dunno' if that matters. Anyway, that's three.
Monday. I linked up with one of your gals', to be honest the first Hessian lady I've ever seen, Sophie Schwab. Since Vic wasn't available, I took 'er to a round in Gamma... ain't it that sense though [color=#333333]*sniffs*. We were greeted by a load of miscellaneous Sairs, a cruiser, two boats, four bombers, two mercs and even a damn Hogosha fighter. Some welcome party it was 'gainst two prospectin' for the Hessian goals 'n all. Anyway, after sending them the revolution's message, we made three bombers (General_Grievous, Mr.Gzzzz and Mr.Bzzzz) run and took one down. Makes four altogether.
Since we couldn't counter so many enemies and Sophie was shot down by a gunboat and a pair of cruiser missiles, I went back to Rheinland, where I met Sophie, now flyin' a bomber. Right near border station Ulm, we met one of 'em WRF dudes and took him out following a shorter political "no, you" debate. Fifth kill, although this time it's Rheinkraut, ain't no cannibal.
Now... the last one is a joker. Not in the Joker joker, but in a sense that it overcomes any other kill we had this far. Me and Vic (and of course Chris, one of your boys) prepared a really special finale fireworks for you to enjoy.
This Corsair cruiser and its crew was found in Omega-11, but I took the liberty of following 'em to Cambridge. I made the guy cut and chat with me about booze, women and the likes, long enough for Chris and Vic to arrive. As always, I asked him if he'd like to invent something useful before he dies, but he replied with some hilarious comment which I ruthlessly forgot.
Anyway, this round wasn't easy so I got you him going boom photographed by two ships.
Eh, by the way. Chris lost his ship right at the end, hope it's no trouble. He crashed into some asteroid, then was caught by a burst from the brick's plasmas. The guy's alright though, we took him back to Ronneburg in a pod.
Also, here's a lil' extra. I imagine y'all missed the fireworks in Gamma yesterday. Well, I was there to spectate it, here's a few nice shots from a nice spot:
Anyway, our work is done. We bagged the six kills you requested and are as always, interested in continued work with you, the Red Hessian Army... a long-term contract mayhaps. If you still need us, we'll do our best to make your struggle with these cannibal animals and the Rheinkrauts easier.
From: Major Ferdinand Gryneus To: David Calhoun Location: unknown
Gut job herr Calhoun. I knew we did give those Natters to hands. You are welcomed to our bases anytime.
Anyway, I've read that you would like to work with us. I glad that you would like to work for us. Now, if you want to earn some money you can hunt for these targets. Make us proud.
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