COMM ID:Commander Elijah Bishop TARGET ID:Liberty Navy Command SUBJECT:Flight Report ENCRYPTION:Medium PRIORITY:Medium
Greetings Command,
During yesterday's routine patrol of mine, I came across a very curious incident near Norfolk. Two Dreadnoughts of the Navy's Secondary Fleet, designations LNS-Scythe and LNS-Los.Angeles were engaged in a battle of words, and I happened to be forced into the role of a mediator.
As far as I could ascertain, the Commanding Officer of the Scythe had suffered a mental breakdown whilst onboard his ship, showing clear intentions to desert together with the Dreadnought. The stated reason was his anger about denied assistance during a combat situation in the past, having caused the loss of a majority of his crew and his family which happened to be on board. I am not aware to what extent his words are true, but if there have truly been vessels fleeing from the scene of a battle without proper authorization, I would suggest their COs to be put under court martial.
As it appeared, the Scythe had already engaged Norfolk for a short duration of time. Since its CO disobeyed my order to moor with Norfolk until the situation is resolved by High Command and instead decided to move into the Pittsburgh Debris Field, I gave the LNS-Los.Angeles order to shoot down the rogue vessel. Upon heavy damage of his ship, I gave the captain of the Scythe a final warning to hand his ship and himself over, which he disregarded. Much to my regret, the ship managed to engage cloaking device before the LNS-Los.Angeles could deliver the final blow. The Scythe could not be relocated again since then.
On another note, I came across a so-called "civilian" near Trenton, handler "The.Angel", a woman who was in the possession of a 90-ARKM-N45 Wraith. According to the person, she had "borrowed it from a friend of hers". I am fully aware this per se is not a matter for the Liberty Navy, as the Wraith is not on the list of illegal crafts according to Liberty Law, but I wanted to mention this occurence in case background checks are wanted to be made.
This is all for now. The blackbox recordings can be found in the attachment section.
[23.08.2017 18:39:13] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: What a coward.
[23.08.2017 18:39:20] LNS-Scythe: ?: You won't even catch me, not you, and not your dead friends.
[23.08.2017 18:39:35] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: What is going on here?
[23.08.2017 18:39:35] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Grow a pair, stop your cloak and fight.
[23.08.2017 18:39:43] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: a renegate Dread.
[23.08.2017 18:39:44] LNS-Scythe: ?: Burn in hell, navy scum.
[23.08.2017 18:39:57] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Coward.
[23.08.2017 18:40:06] LNS-Scythe: ?: Should I stay here? You will call for those reinforcements who should have HELPED ME!
[23.08.2017 18:40:10] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Repeat that, Los Angeles. A ... -renegate- ... -dreadnought-?
[23.08.2017 18:40:17] LNS-Scythe: ?: On the battlefield a few months ago.
[23.08.2017 18:40:21] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: A rebel, a fool, a renegate
[23.08.2017 18:40:38] LNS-Scythe: ?: Burn in hell, that's all I'll say.
[23.08.2017 18:40:41] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: What are his motives?
[23.08.2017 18:40:52] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Unknows, can't understand it.
[23.08.2017 18:41:02] LNS-Scythe: ?: Motives? Your care about my ship/
[23.08.2017 18:41:12] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Uncloak yourself already.
[23.08.2017 18:41:25] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: This is what the Liberty Navy is obliged to do, Captain.
[23.08.2017 18:41:26] LNS-Scythe: ?: I'm all yours, prick.
[23.08.2017 18:41:47] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Here you go, to the crew, all hands to battlestation
[23.08.2017 18:42:09] LNS-Scythe: ?: Heeh heeh...
[23.08.2017 18:42:18] LNS-Scythe: ?: So both of you on me? Easy.
[23.08.2017 18:42:31] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Just keep him under CD.
[23.08.2017 18:42:32] LNS-Scythe: ?: Defending.
[23.08.2017 18:42:34] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Stand down at once Captain as long as this situation is resolved.
[23.08.2017 18:42:40] LNS-Scythe: ?: Engaging navy crappies.
[23.08.2017 18:42:49] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Los Angeles, disengage.
[23.08.2017 18:42:53] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: roger.
[23.08.2017 18:43:04] LNS-Scythe: ?: You brought this under yourself.
[23.08.2017 18:43:16] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: But be advised, he already shotted at our dreads.
[23.08.2017 18:43:18] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Why do you call this Captain a renegate in the first place?
[23.08.2017 18:43:23] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Oh, that would explain.
[23.08.2017 18:43:26] LNS-Scythe: ?: When abbandoned me in Alaska AND in front of Trenton.
[23.08.2017 18:43:39] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Who abandoned you when?
[23.08.2017 18:43:40] LNS-Scythe: ?: Against Outcast dreadnoughts.
[23.08.2017 18:43:52] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Captain, this is no reason to go renegate now.
[23.08.2017 18:44:08] LNS-Scythe: ?: A few months ago, three allied Dreadoughts in front of Trenton against 2 Ranseurs.
[23.08.2017 18:44:12] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Do I have to remind you of your duties and obligations as Captain of the Secondary Fleet, or can I spare you?
[23.08.2017 18:44:32] LNS-Scythe: ?: The 3 dreadnoughts that were suposed to support me ran away.
[23.08.2017 18:44:39] LNS-Scythe: ?: I remained alone against the ranseurs.
[23.08.2017 18:45:08] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: That can and will be dealt with according justice, but I'd suggest you to not get on a killing rampage against your comrades
[23.08.2017 18:45:09] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: now.
[23.08.2017 18:45:11] LNS-Scythe: ?: If this is what Liberty does for a Dreadoughts that was first line of Defense in Alaska, then Liberty should burn in hell.
[23.08.2017 18:45:56] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: *He mumbles.* Playing babysitter for Secondary Fleet, heh.
[23.08.2017 18:46:05] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Oh, by the way, he was shooting at Norf too.
[23.08.2017 18:46:12] LNS-Scythe: ?: I did, yes.
[23.08.2017 18:46:25] LNS-Scythe: ?: So scram off before I do something bad to you.
[23.08.2017 18:46:26] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Captain, do you have supporting evidence?
[23.08.2017 18:46:43] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Oh, now that is a statement I find most curious.
[23.08.2017 18:46:53] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Of that moment no. But someone in the 5th got a filmed evidence.
[23.08.2017 18:47:16] LNS-Scythe: ?: I won't start a battle in a scrap field.
[23.08.2017 18:47:24] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: It would be unwise.
[23.08.2017 18:47:33] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Unwiser however would be to start a battle at all, Captain.
[23.08.2017 18:47:36] Death: pantofla was put out of action by jack_sparow (Gun).
[23.08.2017 18:47:38] LNS-Scythe: ?: Dreadnought, stay away 5km or I'll open fire.
[23.08.2017 18:48:02] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Did you suffer a mental breakdown or something?
[23.08.2017 18:48:17] Death: fonias was put out of action by jack_sparow (Gun).
[23.08.2017 18:48:26] LNS-Scythe: ?: I lost 300 men in that battle.
[23.08.2017 18:48:32] Ageira~Armstrong: Reporting Rogue Scylla in Ontario System.
[23.08.2017 18:48:45] LNS-Scythe: ?: I can't forget their screams, their pain.
[23.08.2017 18:48:51] LNS-Scythe: ?: AND YOU JUST RAN AWAY!
[23.08.2017 18:48:58] Death: Space.Traweler was put out of action by Elatus (Gun).
[23.08.2017 18:49:00] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: This is most unfortunate, Captain, and I can understand your thoughts.
[23.08.2017 18:49:47] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Fleeing from the active battle scene however can be dealt with differently than with brute force.
[23.08.2017 18:49:55] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: I'd like to remind you of court martial and the like.
[23.08.2017 18:50:15] LNS-Scythe: ?: Screw the martial court! I gave 3 distress signals! No one came!
[23.08.2017 18:50:31] LNS-Scythe: ?: I had to beg the junkers to repair my damanged ship!
[23.08.2017 18:50:48] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: And the ones who didn't come will, according to law enforcement, be put before court martial, but nothing more.
[23.08.2017 18:51:02] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: I can't believe that statement, Captain.
[23.08.2017 18:51:17] LNS-Scythe: ?: I rather see you burning, like my men did....
[23.08.2017 18:51:28] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: here he go again.
[23.08.2017 18:51:42] LNS-Scythe: ?: My family was aboard you damn imbeciles!
[23.08.2017 18:51:57] Death: Akrinov was put out of action by MNS-Trieste (Gun).
[23.08.2017 18:52:01] LNS-Scythe: ?: I was going to show them the stars! But NO! I get abandoned!
[23.08.2017 18:52:04] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: What was your family doing on your ship anyways?
[23.08.2017 18:52:22] LNS-Scythe: ?: Personal stuff, none of your buseness.
[23.08.2017 18:53:02] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Whichever personal stuff it was, a Liberty dreadnought is definitely not the right choice for a family gathering.
[23.08.2017 18:53:18] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Out of reasons you should manage to understand.
[23.08.2017 18:53:34] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Should I remind that Dreads are restricted access ?
[23.08.2017 18:53:47] LNS-Scythe: ?: Now excuse me you damn navy officers. I have to bomb a Rogue Destroyer.
[23.08.2017 18:53:49] Death: Cibetto has died
[23.08.2017 18:53:59] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Very well.
[23.08.2017 18:54:07] LNS-Scythe: ?: Setting course to Pittsburg Field.
[23.08.2017 18:54:21] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: I refuse to tolerate that tone of voice, however.
[23.08.2017 18:54:32] LNS-Scythe: ?: Piss off, if I ever see you again, you suffer.
[23.08.2017 18:54:42] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Now that was a threat
[23.08.2017 18:54:53] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Act like a navy officer and not some pre-pubertarian who managed to get his hands on a flying license.
[23.08.2017 18:55:16] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Show at least some professionalism.
[23.08.2017 18:55:20] LNS-Scythe: ?: Dreadnought, come closer and you will have a hole in your ship/
[23.08.2017 18:55:32] LNS-Scythe: ?: I have personal objectives here.
[23.08.2017 18:56:00] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: I am sorry to tell you a Dreadnought is no tool for your personal objectives, Captain.
[23.08.2017 18:56:14] LNS-Scythe: ?: Now it is. I broke off Liberty.
[23.08.2017 18:56:17] Death: Elatus suffered a self-administered loadout error (Mine).
[23.08.2017 18:56:27] LNS-Scythe: ?: And I'll take my ship and remaining crew with me.
[23.08.2017 18:56:33] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Well, be sure to take some proofs of what he just said.
[23.08.2017 18:56:52] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Correspondence has been recorded, High Command will surely issue an in-depth investigation on this.
[23.08.2017 18:57:09] LNS-Scythe: ?: Its too late now.
[23.08.2017 18:57:18] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: No, it is not.
[23.08.2017 18:57:34] LNS-Scythe: ?: As if you could solve what I have lost.
[23.08.2017 18:57:53] LNS-Scythe: ?: You don't know the pain.
[23.08.2017 18:57:56] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Do you think that you're the only one who suffured loss in combat ?
[23.08.2017 18:58:04] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: I hereby order you to stand down and stay docked with Norfolk as long as this case isn't resolved.
[23.08.2017 18:58:20] LNS-Scythe: ?: No. I do not belong to Liberty anymore.
[23.08.2017 18:58:22] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Not following my orders can lead to your ship being engaged, be warned.
[23.08.2017 18:58:33] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Fine. I just awaited this answer.
[23.08.2017 18:58:36] LNS-Scythe: ?: That destroy will suffer.
[23.08.2017 18:58:42] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Los Angeles, you're freed to engage.
[23.08.2017 18:58:47] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Roger.
[23.08.2017 18:58:49] LNS-Scythe: ?: The Rogue Destroyer who sent the bombers.
[23.08.2017 18:59:06] LNS-Scythe: ?: I WILL NOT STAND BACK!
[23.08.2017 18:59:13] LNS-Scythe: ?: ENGAGING!
[23.08.2017 18:59:13] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: show me what you're made of.
[23.08.2017 18:59:19] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Renegate captains will not be tolerated by First Fleet.
[23.08.2017 18:59:22] Death: Carlos.Barat suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[23.08.2017 18:59:41] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Los Angeles, move in.
[23.08.2017 18:59:48] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Closing in
[23.08.2017 19:00:09] LNS-Scythe: ?: You are defending these rogues!
[23.08.2017 19:00:12] [*USI*]Salt.Lake[L-E]: W: I'll kill it before you do Imperial.
[23.08.2017 19:00:35] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: I rather call it rescuing a Dreadnought from renegate hands, Captain.
[23.08.2017 19:01:02] LNS-Scythe: ?: FIRE!
[23.08.2017 19:01:14] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: You stated yourself that you don't obey Liberty anymore, thus you are to stripped of your command, which you refused.
[23.08.2017 19:02:06] [*USI*]Salt.Lake[L-E]: W: It's a prank by that police feller, I just know it.
[23.08.2017 19:03:07] R.Roberts-Jr.: The police never jokes
[23.08.2017 19:03:20] Death: YBEX was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[23.08.2017 19:03:46] Safe.Trader: yep good stuff
[23.08.2017 19:05:30] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: cruise up again
[23.08.2017 19:06:13] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: A pity to see this fine addition of a ship being scrapped now.
[23.08.2017 19:06:26] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: A pity yes.
[23.08.2017 19:07:24] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Scythe, this is your final warning.
[23.08.2017 19:07:29] LNS-Scythe: ?: Right.
[23.08.2017 19:07:35] LNS-Scythe: ?: Very well.
[23.08.2017 19:07:42] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Do you finally comply?
[23.08.2017 19:07:48] LNS-Scythe: ?: HAH!
[23.08.2017 19:07:55] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: God dammit.
[23.08.2017 19:08:11] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Hum.. Typical behavior
[23.08.2017 19:08:19] LNS-Scythe: ?: Did you really think I will not escape?
[23.08.2017 19:08:37] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: That just shows your cowardness.
[23.08.2017 19:08:42] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: He will search for shelter.
[23.08.2017 19:08:49] LNS-Los.Angeles: Jason: Crying about the one who fled a battle, and doing the same.
[23.08.2017 19:08:56] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Otherwise he won't be able to survive very long.
[23.08.2017 19:14:31] [*USI*]Salt.Lake[L-E]: W: Howdy navy
[23.08.2017 19:14:37] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Greetings, Universal.
[23.08.2017 19:14:42] Kyou.Haruko: Konnichiwa, pilot. Look, a stolen Wraith!
[23.08.2017 19:14:51] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: *He sighs audibly.* What?
[23.08.2017 19:14:56] [*USI*]Salt.Lake[L-E]: W: It's okay, he ain't a Rheinlander.
[23.08.2017 19:14:57] "The.Angel": ?: Konbanwa Bishop.
[23.08.2017 19:15:09] Kyou.Haruko: *She giggles* Hai...
[23.08.2017 19:15:13] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Curious choice of a codename.
[23.08.2017 19:15:33] Tsukiko.Kanae: A little cliche if you ask me.
[23.08.2017 19:15:36] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: How did you manage to lay your hands on this one?
[23.08.2017 19:15:44] Kyou.Haruko: It's pretty cliche, yeah.
[23.08.2017 19:15:51] Kyou.Haruko: Could be a little more honest, too.
[23.08.2017 19:15:56] Kyou.Haruko: "The.Thief"?
[23.08.2017 19:16:11] "The.Angel": ?: Ohhh. We got a funny one around here.
[23.08.2017 19:16:21] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: I am awaiting a response, civilian.
[23.08.2017 19:16:34] Kyou.Haruko: *She chuckles* Sorry...
[23.08.2017 19:16:39] Kyou.Haruko: Couldn't hold that one back.
[23.08.2017 19:16:40] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Thought the term civilian seems to be quite questionable in thsi case.
[23.08.2017 19:16:49] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Though, even.
[23.08.2017 19:16:55] [*USI*]Salt.Lake[L-E]: W: Got somethin' red - three contacts.
[23.08.2017 19:17:21] Kyou.Haruko: Junkers.
[23.08.2017 19:17:28] [*USI*]Salt.Lake[L-E]: W: Oh, just a damn junker.
[23.08.2017 19:17:35] "The.Angel": ?: That ship? It belongs to a friend. It's not mine.
[23.08.2017 19:17:46] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: I was about to ask whether cat got your tongue.
[23.08.2017 19:17:49] Kyou.Haruko: Ohhh... yeah. You just 'borrowed' it, hai?
[23.08.2017 19:18:12] "The.Angel": ?: Hai. More or less.
[23.08.2017 19:18:26] Kyou.Haruko: I doubt the Rheinlanders enjoy you 'borrowing' their military equipment.
[23.08.2017 19:18:37] "The.Angel": ?: I don't care abour rheinlanders.
[23.08.2017 19:18:39] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: I can only agree with this woman.
[23.08.2017 19:18:47] [*USI*]Salt.Lake[L-E]: W: Who cares about Rheinland.
[23.08.2017 19:18:49] "The.Angel": //about*
[23.08.2017 19:18:52] DSM)-T.Dark.Fortress: Greetings all, good to see you
[23.08.2017 19:18:54] Death: ShockerFace was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[23.08.2017 19:18:58] Kyou.Haruko: Konnichiwa!
[23.08.2017 19:19:07] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Well, as far as I can see it, this is well out of First Fleet's reach.
[23.08.2017 19:19:09] "The.Angel": ?: Konbanwa.
[23.08.2017 19:19:19] DSM)-T.Dark.Fortress: Lady Kyou
[23.08.2017 19:19:25] DSM)-T.Dark.Fortress: I hope you are well
[23.08.2017 19:19:32] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Can you show me the proper license that allows you to fly this ship, though?
[23.08.2017 19:19:38] DSM)-T.Dark.Fortress: Have you recived the payment ??
[23.08.2017 19:19:44] Kyou.Haruko: Hai, of course. Everything worked as planned. *She nods*
[23.08.2017 19:19:48] Kyou.Haruko: Thank you.
[23.08.2017 19:19:50] DSM)-T.Dark.Fortress: Good
[23.08.2017 19:19:56] DSM)-T.Dark.Fortress: No no, thank you
[23.08.2017 19:20:34] Kyou.Haruko: *She bows her head* It was nothing. Good to make new contacts.
[23.08.2017 19:20:41] "The.Angel": ?: License? Rheinland tech is not restricted in Liberty.
[23.08.2017 19:20:41] [*USI*]Salt.Lake[L-E]: W: Aw hell, paperwork just came in.
[23.08.2017 19:20:44] DSM)-T.Dark.Fortress: Yes likewise
[23.08.2017 19:20:50] Tsukiko.Kanae: Good for you, W.
[23.08.2017 19:21:04] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: You're sadly speaking out the truth here.
[23.08.2017 19:21:12] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: *He sighs again.* Well then.
[23.08.2017 19:21:12] Tsukiko.Kanae: Don't forget, use the most runabout paths!
[23.08.2017 19:21:17] [*USI*]Salt.Lake[L-E]: W: I gotta move to Pennsylvania. And it's Walter.
[23.08.2017 19:21:35] Tsukiko.Kanae: Alright, Walter. Safe flying!
[23.08.2017 19:21:38] Kyou.Haruko: But, Mister Bishop, you could ask the Rheinlanders, they might know where this one came from, who it was 'borrowed' from.
[23.08.2017 19:21:47] [*USI*]Salt.Lake[L-E]: W: Likewise.
[23.08.2017 19:22:01] [LN]-Elijah.Bishop: Miss, what do you think will I do as soon as I'm back on West Point?
Signing out,
Commander Elijah Bishop
Liberty Navy, First Fleet
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