[To]: Defence Intelligence Staff
[From]: Jonas Hudson, SIS
[Subject]: Engagement Report
[Encryption]: Extremely High
While on patrol today with a Privateer we made contact with the forces of MRG| in Tau-31. This action followed the encirclement of two civilian Gallic trade ships by the privateer. It seems likely they called in military support. A squadron of fighters and a gunboat arrived and there was a convergence of forces near the Holman junction. Thankfully, a detachment of QCP| pilots and a BAF| answered our distress call and a large fight ensued. I managed to escape and reload to return for a second go. Both times our lines finally collapsed, but only after a ferocious fight. When the last of our forces were neutralized, I managed to evade and circle back around to Newcastle to regroup. High casualties on both sides, but unfortunately we had to yield and disperse. Regular patrol shall resume asap.
I must also report that I have made contact with the captain of a [UC] Unione Corse freighter (that was caught running prisoners across the embargo line). He complied with my directives and offered some information regarding a major Gallic supply operation going on right now in the war zone. That confirms my suspicion as there has certainly been a notable increase in Gallic supply ships going into Leeds. I have made contact in the hopes of fostering possible relations with them regarding the supply of information on Crown activities. They expressed interest in gaining unabated access to Bretonian space and offered to moderate for a ceasefire if ever desired. He seemed to express anti war sentiment that may represent a sympathetic camp within the greater UC. I have tried to get more details from him or anyone in his organization, and have offered to pay handsomely for the exact info. Currently i await confirmation they may want to make official contact with us. I will report back as soon as I get more information.
[07.11.2017 23:31:38] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: UC vessel, halt for inspection
[07.11.2017 23:31:49] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Hey! Easy on the firing please...
[07.11.2017 23:32:03] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: That was a cruise disruptor
[07.11.2017 23:32:09] [UC]V-Houston.Express: We are holding for inspection
[07.11.2017 23:32:13] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Where are you taking these prisoners
[07.11.2017 23:32:22] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Uhh...to prison?
[07.11.2017 23:32:48] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Well they have no business being transported through Leeds, this system is under an embargo to all Gallic vessels
[07.11.2017 23:32:52] [UC]V-Houston.Express: We are most definitely NOT selling them off as slaves, no sir.
[07.11.2017 23:33:10] [UC]V-Houston.Express: I see. Would you suggest an alternate route?
[07.11.2017 23:33:44] [UC]V-Houston.Express: We want no trouble here.
[07.11.2017 23:34:07] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Yes, not through Leeds. You must turn back, or be escorted to the nearest Bretonian base in the system
[07.11.2017 23:34:21] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Novak: Captain here. We're turning back.
[07.11.2017 23:34:30] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: And since there is only our landing pads on Leeds, probably best you turn back
[07.11.2017 23:34:37] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Novak: Good day.
[07.11.2017 23:34:51] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Please avoid Leeds from now on captain.
[07.11.2017 23:35:01] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Novak: Will do sir.
[07.11.2017 23:35:10] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Or you will be suspect of supplying Royal Navy installation. Fly safe captian...
[07.11.2017 23:35:33] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Novak: Prisoners as supplies? Hardly...
[07.11.2017 23:36:21] 2017-11-08 03:36:22 SMT
[07.11.2017 23:36:21] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: We don't take chances captain. Even prisoners can actually be saboteurs, spies, enemy subversives...
[07.11.2017 23:36:51] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Since there are no prisons in Leeds, best not to cross the embargo line unless an emergency
[07.11.2017 23:37:06] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Novak: All the more reason you should have let us through, and NOT request for us to land on Bretonian installations, hmm?
[07.11.2017 23:37:41] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: We can process them at one of our installations, letting them go to an enemy base is unacceptable
[07.11.2017 23:39:44] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Novak: Well, we go where the money goes...some jobs are odd but...hey...it's a war after all...
[07.11.2017 23:41:33] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Indeed. Unfortunately, all Gallic nationals are banned from Bretonia, including the Union Corse
[07.11.2017 23:41:59] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Its true we don't usually confiscate live cargo due to manpower constraints
[07.11.2017 23:42:49] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: otherwise I'd have had to escort you out of Bretonia. Next time, you may lose your cargo and be escorted to the Taus
[07.11.2017 23:43:19] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Novak: Truly unfortunate that business has to come to a stop due to war...perhaps we will meet under more favourable...
[07.11.2017 23:43:36] [UC]V-Houston.Express: ...circumstances next time
[07.11.2017 23:44:58] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Aye, we have encounted many Gallic nationals who are not involved in the war
[07.11.2017 23:45:19] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: All we can do is warn against entering the war zone.
[07.11.2017 23:45:49] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: For everyone's safety. Aye captain, perhaps one day when the war is over *nods*
[07.11.2017 23:45:52] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Novak: Truth be told, we are not in favor of this war
[07.11.2017 23:47:27] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: That is good news. We all hate the war, its thrown everything into chaos
[07.11.2017 23:48:13] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Hopefully more Gallic citizens will lose support for the war, and it will end sooner
[07.11.2017 23:48:41] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Novak: If you have any ways to bring the fighting to a stop, we would be willing to, ah, assist however we can.
[07.11.2017 23:48:54] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Novak: But you didn't hear that from me, ok?
[07.11.2017 23:49:25] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Good to know. We can always use all the help we can get.
[07.11.2017 23:49:37] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Send me a message on the Neural Nets if you need anything that might be difficult to do from outside Gallia
[07.11.2017 23:49:52] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: But right now, stopping fighting means winning the war the old fashioned way
[07.11.2017 23:50:28] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: the best help we can use, is information.
[07.11.2017 23:50:55] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Or perhaps a stalemate and ceasefire would do for starters.
[07.11.2017 23:51:11] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Any info you might want to pass on to us, about the Royal Navy, or internal Gallic activity, would be put to good use
[07.11.2017 23:51:50] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Well, information on Gallic troops would be treason, but...for the right price...
[07.11.2017 23:52:04] [UC]V-Houston.Express: The higher-ups might be persuaded.
[07.11.2017 23:52:06] 2017-11-08 03:52:07 SMT
[07.11.2017 23:52:06] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Perhaps I shall. And any support for our cause within the Union Corse you could promote we would appreciate greatly
[07.11.2017 23:52:29] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Oh, for the right intel we're willing to pay
[07.11.2017 23:52:47] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: or perhaps make special arrangements for UC vessels,
[07.11.2017 23:53:01] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: perhaps for things like entering our space
[07.11.2017 23:53:31] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Well let me give you a little freebie: There is a large resupply operation going on. If you want more information...
[07.11.2017 23:53:52] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Contact us at the following Neural Net Address:
[07.11.2017 23:54:06] [UC]V-Houston.Express: <<< SENDING SECURE CONTACT >>>
[07.11.2017 23:54:26] [UC]V-Houston.Express: We'll see if we can work out a deal.
[07.11.2017 23:54:34] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: copy that
[07.11.2017 23:54:41] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: that would confirm some of my suspicions
[07.11.2017 23:54:55] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: so yes, any direct information you could get me would be very valuable
[07.11.2017 23:55:39] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: In that case, you'll be hearing from me soon. I'm sure we can come to a decent arrangment *nods*
[07.11.2017 23:55:59] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Oh, and another thing I can tell you: UC is not participating in any front-line supply for the Gallic forces...
[07.11.2017 23:56:12] [UC]V-Houston.Express: If you're as smart as I think you are, you'll know what that means.
[07.11.2017 23:57:00] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Well that would be a relief. We'll need to confirm that, but if this info any any more checks out
[07.11.2017 23:57:19] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: We'll gladly reward for such legit intelligence
[07.11.2017 23:58:12] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: And be open to establishing a decent relationship with the Corse
[07.11.2017 23:58:34] [UC]V-Houston.Express: Novak: I await your correspondence. Until then, goodbye.
[07.11.2017 23:58:51] [SIS]-Jonas.Hudson.: Aye captain. We'll be in touch soon. Until then,fly safe!
Standing by,
Jonas Hudson Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service, Bretonia