A relatively short patrol yesterday. I was transporting my Avenger to Fort Bush for regular maintenance when I received reports of pirates on the Manhattan-Bush lane.
Regardless; I moved to investigate and picked up multiple signatures around ten clicks off the lane. Short range scanners confirmed two Snub craft and two Gunboat-Class vessels. The fighters were under heavy fire from both Gunboats, they seemed to be doing an admirable job of avoiding it.
Skrimish
The fighters were identified as Freelancer and Bounty Hunter craft, while the lead Gunboat was an Order 'Hathor.' *Ripper chuckles.* Made things a little less complicated at that point. Furthermore, signals from the Gunboat matched Liberty Navy Personal distress signals. I jumped in to assist the Hunter, and within a few minutes both Gunboats were down. I took a few hits on the shield, but held up well enough.
Not bad shots, those two. I've transferred 200 000 credits payment to each for their assistance.
Though it's doubtful that the Conference was working with the approval of the Zoners, it's probably worth looking into. They'd no doubt like to know the reasons behind their ships activities. I sure as hell would.