⧫ Undisclosed location
⧫ Omega 5
⧫ FROM: The Order Primary Fleet, Commander Xander
⧫ TO: The Order
⧫ ENCRYPTION: Order-EC[L] Patrol Report
Hail Overwatch.
On my route back to Omega 3 after picking up the Luxor in Omicron Mu I ran into an eventful encounter with the Corsair Empire.
They too shared concerns regarding Bretonia's aggresions and seemed open if somewhat skeptical to the possibility of combined strikes against the crown.
Captain Ortigo of the Corsair Empire came to meet me and we discussed the matter in great detail. Including the situation in Omega 49, Omega 3 and the current political climate in the Omega's. He revealed that, according to Corsair intelligence, the Coalition and Bretonia have struck an alliance. The question if the Order would openly declare war on the Coalition was asked more than once, I responded with that High Command would have to make such a decision and that it would not even be a possibility until such a rumor was confirmed as fact. As the conversation went on the Captain seemed to warm up to the prospect of fighting Bretonia alongside the Order. Especially once I mentioned one of my more ambitious plans.
The discussion ended in a friendly manner; I was allowed to pass through Omicron Gamma under escort, drastically shortening the trip back to the Omega's.
Additionally, I agreed to sending The Brotherhood a message over the neural net outlaying the plans in Omega 3 in further detail.
With permission of the High Command I would like to send this message as agreed and include this report to the High Command as well as a show of good faith.
I've included the logs of the discussion to this transmission for your review.
While I have not yet finished assessing the situation in the Omega 3 system, this definitely seemed worth reporting.
[16.02.2019 14:41:59] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Attention Corsair Empire, this is Commander Xander of the Order. I'm seeking a representative to discuss something with
[16.02.2019 14:42:58] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Commander Xander, this is Capitan Ortigo, transmit your coordinates and prepare for inspection
[16.02.2019 14:44:06] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Understood. I have held position at the Omicron Kappa jump hole to avoid trespassing into your space further than
[16.02.2019 14:44:09] Order|CV-Luxor: needed to contact you
[16.02.2019 14:44:36] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: I repeat, this is Capitan Ortigo of the Corsair Brotherhood, Order vessel, transmit your coordinates
[16.02.2019 14:44:44] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: As a full disclosure, I am currently in a Hathor class Gunboat. The Omicrons aren't the safest, I'm sure you understand
[16.02.2019 14:45:01] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: The coordinates to the jumphole are F2
[16.02.2019 14:45:01] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Understood senor
[16.02.2019 14:47:37] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Hail captain, I appreciate you coming out to meet me.
[16.02.2019 14:48:04] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Welcome to Omicron Gamma senor, what brings you here?
[16.02.2019 14:48:41] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: As you no doubt are aware, the situation in Omicron 49 has turned dire. Bretonia has annexed the system and shows no
[16.02.2019 14:48:44] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Intent of stopping
[16.02.2019 14:49:28] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Si senor, the situation is quite dire indeed
[16.02.2019 14:49:37] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: I've been stationed in the system for some while, aiding in the occasional raid against the Armed Forces.
[16.02.2019 14:49:55] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: So why is the Order interested in our protectorate?
[16.02.2019 14:50:42] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: The Order has no love for Bretonia, they have proven themselves untrustworthy and a threat in their desperation.
[16.02.2019 14:51:24] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Not to mention the Zoners are a reliable sort as I'm sure you can agree. The Order requires Sirius to be stable, strong.
[16.02.2019 14:51:30] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Indeed, the Bretonian government has a lot to answer for
[16.02.2019 14:52:18] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Indeed. With Galia nipping at their heels, Bretonia is lashing out in the systems around it. Weakening all parties.
[16.02.2019 14:52:35] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Recent intel shows that the Coalition has reached some sort of an agreement with Bretonia
[16.02.2019 14:53:05] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: I've heard rumors, but no confirmation yet from High Command. This does surprise me however
[16.02.2019 14:53:23] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: I don't recall the Coalition ever being particularly fond of any of the houses.
[16.02.2019 14:53:44] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: O: Their forces have been fighting side by side, a recent intrusion into Omega 52 has shown a large Order fleet gathering,
[16.02.2019 14:54:08] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: O: They were standing by idle while the Brotherhood attacked the Coalition
[16.02.2019 14:54:59] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: O: Needless to say, the Corsair Brotherhood is uncertain of the Order's motives in this conflict
[16.02.2019 14:55:09] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Hm, I have not heard of any Order fleet in the Omega's yet. Are you aware if they were from the Black Fleet?
[16.02.2019 14:55:50] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: O: If the Order truely wishes to stand at our side in this conflict, they will face Coalition forces fighting alongside the
[16.02.2019 14:55:52] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Bretonias
[16.02.2019 14:56:33] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: If the Coalition has truely sided with Bretonia, that might very well come to pass.
[16.02.2019 14:56:38] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: O: This makes me wonder, what the Order really seeks in Omega-49
[16.02.2019 14:57:18] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: The Orders ambitions are not on Omega 49 itself. But on Bretonia. Now that the planet has fallen, the Order is redirecting
[16.02.2019 14:57:36] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: it's focus to Omega 3, that is not to say all activity will cease in Omega 49 mind you.
[16.02.2019 14:57:41] Cazadora[TBH]: Juarez: Hola companero.
[16.02.2019 14:57:56] Order|CV-Luxor: Greetings Corsair vessel
[16.02.2019 14:58:13] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Hola Capitan, good of you to come here, we are having an interesting conversation
[16.02.2019 14:58:43] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Indeed. As for Omega 3. You may have heard Bretonia's broadcasts. Proclaiming their intention to annex Aland Shipyard.
[16.02.2019 14:59:01] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: This is no doubt to try and regain some production facilities after the Gallic invasion in New London
[16.02.2019 14:59:18] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Senor Xan, are you in a position of giving us guarantees when it comes to your support against Bretonia and its allies?
[16.02.2019 14:59:18] Cazadora[TBH]: Juarez: Si, the tea sippers have been very agressive lately.
[16.02.2019 15:00:01] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Against Bretonia I can guarantee. The situation with the Coalition however is still ambiguous at best. If they truely have
[16.02.2019 15:00:14] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: This information is new to us, if Bretonia wishes to annex Aland Shipyard, it will solidify their position
[16.02.2019 15:00:15] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: sided with the Bretonians, then I can see that happening
[16.02.2019 15:01:05] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Indeed. The Order does not desire this to occur either.
[16.02.2019 15:01:15] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: O: Under these circumstances, does it not seem reasonable for the Order to declare open war on the Coalition?
[16.02.2019 15:01:43] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: If the rumors of the Coalition alliance are confirmed, than High Command might make such a move yes.
[16.02.2019 15:02:26] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: As for Omega 3. I've been stationed there to gather information on the situation in the system as it develops
[16.02.2019 15:02:35] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Very well senor, then we can reach an understanding
[16.02.2019 15:02:57] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Ideally, we would like to strike a major blow against Bretonia should the chance arrive.
[16.02.2019 15:03:42] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Why I came here, is to measure if the Corsair Empire would be willing to back us up should such an opportunity arise
[16.02.2019 15:04:27] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Si, as far as I can tell, the Empire would be interested to dedicate forces to such a strike
[16.02.2019 15:05:02] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Hmm, the plan is a bit more..nuanced than a basic strike. At least, the ideal opportunity I'm hoping we get.
[16.02.2019 15:05:23] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: How familiar are you with the Omega 2 system?
[16.02.2019 15:05:44] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: As of now, reports flood in that the Red Hessians, the Coalition and Bretonia operate together.
[16.02.2019 15:06:27] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: This is most challenging to our forces, pinning them down in Omega 49, and as such, we have little to spare in Omega 2
[16.02.2019 15:07:22] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: There isn't much of interest in the system. A high amount of radiation around a Red Dwarf star and minerals that can be
[16.02.2019 15:07:24] Order|CV-Luxor: mined around it
[16.02.2019 15:08:07] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: So what about this system capitan Xan? It does not sound of tactical importance?
[16.02.2019 15:08:24] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: There is a jump hole leading to it from Omega 3, stable enough to sustain a capital ship
[16.02.2019 15:09:03] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: I trust you are aware of how 'valuable' Order prisoners are considered by Bretonia?
[16.02.2019 15:09:29] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: I can imagine, si....
[16.02.2019 15:10:16] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Keep in mind this is nothing more than a hopeful plan right now.
[16.02.2019 15:10:35] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Ideally, I would like to lure a large capital vessel to the system, chasing little old me
[16.02.2019 15:11:04] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Only for a trap to be sprung by several Order vessels, and some of the empire if you can spare them.
[16.02.2019 15:11:11] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: The goal wouldn't be to destroy the ship however
[16.02.2019 15:11:32] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: You wish to capture it?
[16.02.2019 15:12:02] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Indeed. Not only depriving Bretonia of one of their heavy hitters, but turning it against them.
[16.02.2019 15:12:32] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Sounds like a brave plan capitan....
[16.02.2019 15:12:36] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: It will require some precision on all our parts.
[16.02.2019 15:12:47] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Disabling the shields, letting the radiation take care of most of the crew.
[16.02.2019 15:12:55] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: No doubt back up would arrive as well.
[16.02.2019 15:13:03] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Here is what you should do, contact the Corsair Brotherhood over the neural net
[16.02.2019 15:13:49] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Our elders will need to discuss your plan in dept, and also,
[16.02.2019 15:14:15] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: they should discuss if lending support to the Order is justified, in respect to their relations to the Coalition
[16.02.2019 15:14:55] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Understandable. The diplomatic climate is...turbulent. Still, the Order and the Corsair Empire have worked together
[16.02.2019 15:15:11] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Closely in the past. Hopefully the threat posed by Bretonia might rekindle some of that mutual cooperation
[16.02.2019 15:15:24] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Hopefully
[16.02.2019 15:16:02] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Very well then captain Ortigo. I'll report back to the High Command regarding our discussion. As well as your findings on
[16.02.2019 15:16:05] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: The Coalition
[16.02.2019 15:16:09] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: You can trust that our conversation remains confidential, and if you wish,
[16.02.2019 15:16:33] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Include a recording of it in your transmission to the Brotherhood Elders
[16.02.2019 15:17:13] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: I will. Do I have permission to cross your system to Omega 41? It would save quite a lot of time towards Omega 3.
[16.02.2019 15:17:23] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: I'll agree to an escort to make sure I behave, naturally
[16.02.2019 15:17:40] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: I am confident that this will be reviewed with interest senor Xan, and if you wish, this can be arranged
[16.02.2019 15:18:07] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: send a transmission to the Brotherhood on the neural net, to solidify this, for now I can escort you through Gamma
[16.02.2019 15:18:24] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Understood, lead the way
[16.02.2019 15:19:08] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: By the way, that's an imperator class vessel correct?
[16.02.2019 15:19:32] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Si Capitan, she is old but reliable
[16.02.2019 15:19:58] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Facinating. I've seen the occasional Corsair vessel in Omicron Delta, usually battleships though.
[16.02.2019 15:20:14] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Honestly the Core have been more annoying than the Nomads lately.
[16.02.2019 15:20:36] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: The Brotherhood sends the occasional sortie into Delta, recently there has been a clash between the Core and our forces
[16.02.2019 15:20:56] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: *laughs* well if there's one thing I can promise with absolute certainty
[16.02.2019 15:21:04] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: It's that the Order will assist in any fight against the Core
[16.02.2019 15:21:42] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Muy bien, I remember the times when our relations were better capitan, mayhaps out of all this turbulence,
[16.02.2019 15:21:50] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: O: Something good can grow again
[16.02.2019 15:22:14] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: I hope so to. Thanks for the escort. Once I arrive in Omega 3 I'll transmit my report to High Command.
[16.02.2019 15:22:15] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: The jumphole is clear capitan, she's all yours
[16.02.2019 15:22:23] Rugido.Estruendoso[TBH]: Ortigo: Muy bien!
[16.02.2019 15:22:27] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Shortly after, you should receive the transmission over the neuronet
[16.02.2019 15:22:35] Order|CV-Luxor: Xan: Until next time!
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