Myself, Lieutenant Maggard, and Officer Travors went on patrol starting in New York. Riverside reported a large group of pirates known on the street as "The Indians". We met them just as we came out of the jump gate, and they left after a very brief discussion.
I went back to New York to investigate a tip about someone firing on civilians. I couldn't find them but I ran into an IMG transport illegally transporting Gate/Lane parts. He was very un-cooperative but he eventually paid the fine, minus one credit. He was making deliberate attempts to stall us, and I recommend further investigation the next time he is caught.
Just as the transport paid the fine Lieutenant Maggard reported that he found the pirates again in California, this time they opened fire. We both went to his aid and an hour-long firefight ensued. In the end, the enemy sustained heavy damage to all ships and fled into Magellan. During the fight an unknown ship appeared (evidently a Phantom), and I took some scans of it. They are included with the other evidence.