Today a large scale lock-down was executed on the New York system. This operation included Myself, Mr.Chang, Stefan Pomerov and the Independent Hacker "Intensity". Shortly after all participating vessels took their positions, the first extortion was made on the a Corporate transport bearing the call-sign "The_Cynesweord". The Scallywag was found to be carrying alcoholic beverages from Rheinland. He was extorted for 2.500.000 SC. Next, A freelancer transport bearing the call-sign "Andre_UA" was stopped. The freelancer was in possession of Diamonds, however upon attempting to coheres the freelancer to cut his engines, he decided to activate his delayed-action cloaking device. During his attempt to cloak his vessel was dismantled. A few minutes later another Freelancer transport was spotted, this time hauling slaves. His neural-net account was deprived of 2.000.000 SC. A short time later a hostile contact in the form of a Li-117 "Upholder" Bomber piloted by a Libertonian Scamp was spotted attempting to interfere with our lock-down operations. After a short engagement his vessel was vented to space by Mr.Chang. Nearly as fast as we dispatched one, another Cad turned up to take his place. Once again his vessel was turned into Swiss Cheese by Intensity. Shortly after, a hoodlum flying the flag of The Liberty Navy was spotted and attempted to interfere with my operations. His vessel was subjected to a rapid decompression. It was decided to end the operation at this point due to a large number of Libertonian vessel that we were altered to by Spyglass. Overall the operation was successful and resulted in the extortion of two transports and the destruction of three combat vessels. The locations of vessels are included as an attachment. This fulfills the criteria for the Command as well as Vigilance components of my promotion to the rank of Deceiver.