Greetings, colleagues. Another day, another report.
Infiltration & Subterfuge
Out of my own initiative, I untertook a trip to the Omega-3 system to see the results of the Bretonians' assault over Aland. It is clear from the loads of disabled ships around Aland that the final push was bloody for both sides - to this, as an add-on, I included a small snippet of the traitorous Olympia battleship. But I digress.
Today, I came upon -in a rather casual way, that is- a Gasherbrum-class IMG Gunboat , callsign [ALG]-Taifun manned by miss Lisa Richter, head of ALG Security's Beta Squadron. We had a chat regarding Aland's aftermath, and by the logs given below, she shared with me some juicy info. You can also notice the deal I attempted to strike with her in regards to become an useful asset for us.
[26.03.2019 13:11:08] 2019-03-26 13:11:09 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:11:08] Maximillian.Largo: "Wait, my ALG friend."
[26.03.2019 13:11:14] 2019-03-26 13:11:15 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:11:14] Maximillian.Largo: "Can we talk?"
[26.03.2019 13:11:14] 2019-03-26 13:11:15 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:11:14] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: Hello, Hacker!
[26.03.2019 13:11:32] 2019-03-26 13:11:33 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:11:32] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: Certainly! Although there may be ears around here, perhaps we should leave the lanes?
[26.03.2019 13:11:40] 2019-03-26 13:11:41 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:11:40] Maximillian.Largo: "Indeed. Please follow me."
[26.03.2019 13:13:03] 2019-03-26 13:13:04 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:13:03] Maximillian.Largo: "Here will do."
[26.03.2019 13:13:15] 2019-03-26 13:13:16 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:13:15] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: I imagine you'll want to discuss the unfortunate situation in this system.
[26.03.2019 13:13:38] 2019-03-26 13:13:39 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:13:38] Maximillian.Largo: "Mhm. Before that, however, I'd like to make you an offer."
[26.03.2019 13:14:25] 2019-03-26 13:14:26 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:14:25] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: I'm listening.
[26.03.2019 13:14:27] 2019-03-26 13:14:28 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:14:27] Maximillian.Largo: "You see, I've been on the lookout for a suitable and loyal asset that might be a benefit to the Professorship and myself."
[26.03.2019 13:14:42] 2019-03-26 13:14:43 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:14:42] Maximillian.Largo: "I think you have all it takes for it."
[26.03.2019 13:15:03] 2019-03-26 13:15:04 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:15:03] Maximillian.Largo: "Maybe."
[26.03.2019 13:15:34] 2019-03-26 13:15:35 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:15:34] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: I'm commander of ALG's Beta Squadron. So, as you might imagine, I have a lot to do.
[26.03.2019 13:16:09] 2019-03-26 13:16:10 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:16:09] Maximillian.Largo: "I understand. What I would merely ask of you is information."
[26.03.2019 13:16:14] 2019-03-26 13:16:15 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:16:14] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: But of course, we'll assist you in any way we can.
[26.03.2019 13:17:04] 2019-03-26 13:17:05 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:17:04] Maximillian.Largo: "Every piece of information can be valuable for the Lane Hackers."
[26.03.2019 13:17:50] 2019-03-26 13:17:51 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:17:50] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: Most of the information I could give is obviously related to our strategic planning against Bretonia.
[26.03.2019 13:18:14] 2019-03-26 13:18:15 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:18:14] Maximillian.Largo: "Interesting. Mind if you inquire more?"
[26.03.2019 13:18:41] 2019-03-26 13:18:42 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:18:41] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: I mean, if you want ALG spooks to do real intel work, Division V might be a better bet.
[26.03.2019 13:18:53] 2019-03-26 13:18:54 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:18:53] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: I'm essentially a soldier.
[26.03.2019 13:18:56] 2019-03-26 13:18:57 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:18:56] Maximillian.Largo: "Hrm."
[26.03.2019 13:19:24] 2019-03-26 13:19:25 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:19:24] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: A solider in retreat, no less. Unfortunately we couldn't save the shipyard.
[26.03.2019 13:19:36] 2019-03-26 13:19:37 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:19:36] Maximillian.Largo: "I doubt one of Division V would likely even choose to become a loyal asset for the Lane Hackers, but that's beside the point."
[26.03.2019 13:20:21] 2019-03-26 13:20:22 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:20:21] Maximillian.Largo: "I saw the wreckage around Aland, as well as the carcass of the rebel Olympia fused with the asteroids."
[26.03.2019 13:20:37] 2019-03-26 13:20:38 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:20:37] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: Well, I know a little about our Hacker contacts as a squadron commander, but most of it is Division V territory.
[26.03.2019 13:20:44] 2019-03-26 13:20:45 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:20:44] Maximillian.Largo: "I see."
[26.03.2019 13:21:11] 2019-03-26 13:21:12 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:21:11] Maximillian.Largo: "We might move farther - the Spyglass Scanner detected an HMS vessel within the system."
[26.03.2019 13:21:25] 2019-03-26 13:21:26 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:21:25] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: Maybe we should, then.
[26.03.2019 13:22:03] 2019-03-26 13:22:04 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:22:03] Maximillian.Largo: "This will do."
[26.03.2019 13:22:05] 2019-03-26 13:22:06 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:22:05] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: The Taifun is a veteran of many Omega engagements, but I didn't expect to see this level of fighting.
[26.03.2019 13:22:36] 2019-03-26 13:22:37 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:22:36] Maximillian.Largo: "I did forget to introduce myself, anyway."
[26.03.2019 13:22:46] 2019-03-26 13:22:47 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:22:46] Maximillian.Largo: "Maximillian Largo, Lane Hackers Inner Circle."
[26.03.2019 13:22:52] 2019-03-26 13:22:53 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:22:52] Maximillian.Largo: "At your disposal."
[26.03.2019 13:22:59] 2019-03-26 13:23:00 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:22:59] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa Richter, Beta Squadron commander. It's a pleasure.
[26.03.2019 13:23:16] 2019-03-26 13:23:17 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:23:16] [ALG]-Taifun: This here is my squadron's flagship. It's not much, but she's seen a lot of action.
[26.03.2019 13:23:23] 2019-03-26 13:23:24 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:23:23] Maximillian.Largo: "Intersting."
[26.03.2019 13:23:29] 2019-03-26 13:23:30 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:23:29] Maximillian.Largo: //*interesting
[26.03.2019 13:23:48] 2019-03-26 13:23:49 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:23:48] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: We have been officially recalled to Freistadt, and our command merged with Gamma squadron.
[26.03.2019 13:23:57] 2019-03-26 13:23:58 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:23:57] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: I'm...not sure what our next steps will be.
[26.03.2019 13:24:01] 2019-03-26 13:24:02 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:24:01] Maximillian.Largo: "Mhm."
[26.03.2019 13:24:19] 2019-03-26 13:24:20 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:24:19] Death: AD|Lipari suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[26.03.2019 13:24:25] 2019-03-26 13:24:26 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:24:25] Maximillian.Largo: "About you anti-Bretonian movements..."
[26.03.2019 13:24:48] 2019-03-26 13:24:49 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:24:48] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: Of course, we still intend to support our allies. No peace deal has been signed.
[26.03.2019 13:25:13] 2019-03-26 13:25:14 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:25:13] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: We have no personal issues with the Bretonians, but if they attack our allies, they attack us.
[26.03.2019 13:26:14] 2019-03-26 13:26:15 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:26:14] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: The Erdbeben has been recalled, too. I don't know where she is. It'll be difficult without our main defensive pivot.
[26.03.2019 13:26:35] 2019-03-26 13:26:36 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:26:35] Maximillian.Largo: "I thought this one was your flagship."
[26.03.2019 13:27:12] 2019-03-26 13:27:13 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:27:12] Maximillian.Largo: "What would this Erdbeben be?"
[26.03.2019 13:27:22] 2019-03-26 13:27:23 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:27:22] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: Er, the Erdbeben is Security Division's flagship. The Taifun is Beta squadron's.
[26.03.2019 13:27:29] 2019-03-26 13:27:30 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:27:29] [ALG]-Taifun: It's a Sagarmatha-class battlecruiser.
[26.03.2019 13:27:42] 2019-03-26 13:27:43 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:27:42] Maximillian.Largo: "Now that's a surprise indeed."
[26.03.2019 13:28:13] 2019-03-26 13:28:14 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:28:13] Maximillian.Largo: "A Sagarmatha battlecruiser...thought only our common IMG friends could field those, even if rarely."
[26.03.2019 13:28:19] 2019-03-26 13:28:20 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:28:19] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: She saw a lot of combat, destroyed many Bretonian vessels and some sent by the vile Core, too.
[26.03.2019 13:28:42] 2019-03-26 13:28:43 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:28:42] Maximillian.Largo: "Wait - the Core? What are they even doing out here?"
[26.03.2019 13:29:06] 2019-03-26 13:29:07 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:29:06] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: Supporting fellow imperialists, I suppose. They have hated the Guild and ALG for a long time.
[26.03.2019 13:29:13] 2019-03-26 13:29:14 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:29:13] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: I suppose they saw an opportunity.
[26.03.2019 13:29:42] 2019-03-26 13:29:43 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:29:42] Maximillian.Largo: "You have proof that the Core has actually joined forces with the Bretonians to push to Aland?"
[26.03.2019 13:30:04] 2019-03-26 13:30:05 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:30:04] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: Of course. They were quite open with their intentions.
[26.03.2019 13:30:21] 2019-03-26 13:30:22 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:30:21] Maximillian.Largo: "The Professorship will be pleased to hear this."
[26.03.2019 13:30:22] 2019-03-26 13:30:23 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:30:22] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: I don't think they would deny it if you asked them directly.
[26.03.2019 13:30:50] 2019-03-26 13:30:51 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:30:50] Maximillian.Largo: "I heard something else around here - regarding ALG this time."
[26.03.2019 13:31:21] 2019-03-26 13:31:22 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:31:21] Maximillian.Largo: "Something about the Rheinland government revoking your docking access in the whole House."
[26.03.2019 13:31:33] 2019-03-26 13:31:34 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:31:33] Maximillian.Largo: "What's all that about?"
[26.03.2019 13:32:02] 2019-03-26 13:32:03 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:32:02] Death: AD|Lipari suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[26.03.2019 13:32:03] 2019-03-26 13:32:05 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:32:03] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: I am really not sure, at this point. We have almost no information.
[26.03.2019 13:32:21] 2019-03-26 13:32:22 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:32:21] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: I do know that Gamma squadron was reassigned from Stuttgart to Wuppertal.
[26.03.2019 13:32:42] 2019-03-26 13:32:43 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:32:42] Maximillian.Largo: "Hrmh. I see."
[26.03.2019 13:32:46] 2019-03-26 13:32:47 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:32:46] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: There is some sort of investigation going on. I think the board of directors is preparing testimony on the matter.
[26.03.2019 13:33:07] 2019-03-26 13:33:08 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:33:07] Maximillian.Largo: "Regarding the Core/BAF joint venture: do you happen to have any sort of visual proof?"
[26.03.2019 13:33:27] 2019-03-26 13:33:28 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:33:27] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: Certainly, I can send it to you when I get the chance.
[26.03.2019 13:33:27] 2019-03-26 13:33:28 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:33:27] Maximillian.Largo: "As I said, the Professorship would be delighted to know such detail."
[26.03.2019 13:33:32] 2019-03-26 13:33:34 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:33:32] Maximillian.Largo: "Perfect."
[26.03.2019 13:33:42] 2019-03-26 13:33:43 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:33:42] Maximillian.Largo: "Hold on a moment."
[26.03.2019 13:34:10] 2019-03-26 13:34:11 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:34:11] Maximillian.Largo: >> INCOMING ID DATA PACKET - ACCEPT? Y/N <<
[26.03.2019 13:34:20] 2019-03-26 13:34:21 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:34:20] [ALG]-Taifun: Y
[26.03.2019 13:34:39] 2019-03-26 13:34:40 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:34:39] Maximillian.Largo: "I have sent you a data packet in order to allow you to contact me directly on a secure channel."
[26.03.2019 13:34:59] 2019-03-26 13:35:00 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:34:59] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: Yes, I've received it. I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
[26.03.2019 13:35:13] 2019-03-26 13:35:14 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:35:13] Maximillian.Largo: "Excellent."
[26.03.2019 13:35:42] 2019-03-26 13:35:43 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:35:42] Maximillian.Largo: "Perhaps we'll be in touch. You might be a useful asset if we require a link for ALG."
[26.03.2019 13:35:49] 2019-03-26 13:35:50 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:35:49] Maximillian.Largo: "What do you say?"
[26.03.2019 13:35:58] 2019-03-26 13:35:59 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:35:58] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: I need to get to my new posting in Omega-7. I'll be available whenever you need me!
[26.03.2019 13:36:10] 2019-03-26 13:36:11 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:36:10] Maximillian.Largo: "Excellent. Safe flight."
[26.03.2019 13:36:13] 2019-03-26 13:36:14 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:36:13] [ALG]-Taifun: Lisa: Stay frosty, don't be seen!
[26.03.2019 13:36:20] 2019-03-26 13:36:21 SMT
[26.03.2019 13:36:20] Maximillian.Largo: "I won't."
As you could read, the Core joined forces with the Bretonians in taking Aland, as these1234 guncam shots provided by miss Richter support. To add to this, the Core has -as stated by the logs- a form of hostility with both IMG and ALG as well. I inquired as well about certain -yet unconfirmed- rumors regarding ALG's docking rights revoked in all of House Rheinland, as miss RIchter didn't know due to her status.
Regarding the completition of both the aforementioned criterion, aside of leaving the communication link between myself and miss Richter in regard to the visual proof she forwarded me, I shall leave the overall evaluation in the hands of the Professorship.