Approximately one hour ago, The Guild Have received a communique from the so-called "Leeds Resistance Forces" about encountering our logistical unit in the Leeds stellar system; of the way they present themselves - they seem to be some Bretonian sidekicks hiding in the cellars of Leeds, sometimes crawling out for mindless, poorly planned acts of "resistance" like this bright exemplar and then crawling back under their stone to plan another malicious and meaningless act they believe will help them.
Without further lyrics - i will provide you with a read-only access to the transmission.
[To]: Independent Miners Guild IMG|
[From]: Jonas Hudson, Leeds Resistance Forces LRF|
[Subject]: Vessels in Leeds System
[Encryption]: HIGH
To representatives of the IMG|
This is Jonas Hudson of the Leeds Resistance Forces.
A short time ago I had an encounter with your vessel the IMG|Falling.Teardrop, a Shishapangma class transport, along the tradelane between Stokes Mining Station and the Planet Leeds. After intercepting the vessel and conducting a cargo inspection, I found the ship was carrying Deuterium, and claimed to be heading to Tau-23. After informing the vessel that it was both in violation of Bretonian Law for being in Bretonian space, it was also in violation of the Tau embargo. We have no set system, but for such things I insist a penalty be taken. Your ship refused, and fled the scene. I took it easy on them since they seemed somewhat out of the loop on the state of the war, and they sought the protection of a Royal Navy vessel.
Personally I have no 'beef' with the IMG. After Aland Shipyard, I doubt you want to do Bretonia any favors. But I'm going to have to make it clear from here on in, that organizations such as yours that traverse occupied Leeds, and use the occupied trade lane systems, some are now of Gallic construction, will be expected to pay what is demanded of you, or you'd best stay out of the Leeds system altogether.
I hate to say it, but although we are based in Leeds, we are comprised of former mercenaries and privateers that have reach well into the Taus. Unfortunately, my terms are simple, stay out of Leeds, or be prepared to pay big. If IMG| insists on utilizing the Leeds lanes without at least paying up, I'll have to pass orders to destroy any IMG vessels caught in Leeds. If you can assure me we'll get more cooperation in the future, I'm willing to let you pass. My only stipulation will be against hauling military supplies. Please remind your captains we don't think of ourselves as 'cheap pirates' and are very serious in our concern about the IMG's activities in Leeds.
[09.06.2019 14:41:54] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: IMG vessel please halt and hold position for inspection [09.06.2019 14:41:54] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: Hello.
[09.06.2019 14:42:25] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: Whats youre purpose in the system captain? And your destination? [09.06.2019 14:42:26] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: Is there a problem?
[09.06.2019 14:42:44] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: I transport fuel to Java Station.
[09.06.2019 14:42:55] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: Aye, on top of your ship being in Bretonian territory, this is an embargo zone [09.06.2019 14:43:08] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: Oh is it?
[09.06.2019 14:43:38] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: Aye, Leeds is still under embargo captain. And the IMG are in trouble with the Bretonian Government *chuckles* [09.06.2019 14:44:02] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: As far as I know, the Bretonian Government has lost the Leeds system.
[09.06.2019 14:44:15] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: But that's another matter, however, the Leeds Resistance Forces are gonna have to take a cut of your profit cap
[09.06.2019 14:44:38] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: Well thats a matter of opinion *chuckles*, but for 10 million credits, I'll let it go [09.06.2019 14:44:46] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: There is no profit, it is an internal Guild order.
[09.06.2019 14:45:19] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: Really? 10? This cargo is not even worth 6 millions.
[09.06.2019 14:45:36] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: Well, profit or not, that will be the penalty. I'd rather not see IMG vessels around here while we're still fighting [09.06.2019 14:46:06] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: I haven't seen you fighting here for a long time.
[09.06.2019 14:46:18] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: I am pretty sure you are nothing but a cheap pirate.
[09.06.2019 14:46:28] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: Do not pretend you have any honor.
[09.06.2019 14:46:35] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: Alright captain, 6 million will do in that case. And no, we locals are fed up with the occupation,
[09.06.2019 14:46:49] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: And those who use the Gallic lanes here for their business
[09.06.2019 14:47:09] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: So unless you can assure IMG will stay out of Leeds, there will be penalties... [09.06.2019 14:47:13] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: I just told you how much this is worth. That does not mean you are getting that much.
[09.06.2019 14:47:42] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: Leeds has a direct connection to our Tau systems, so I am afraid, but we will have to pass this system.
[09.06.2019 14:48:01] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: Well this is our territory cap, 6 mil is a good deal, take it or leave that cargo here altogether [09.06.2019 14:48:16] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: I'd rather not.
[09.06.2019 14:48:26] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: Well have it your way then captain,, we mean busines
[09.06.2019 14:51:19] LRF|Foxtrot-19: Big mistake IMG [09.06.2019 14:51:20] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: I knew you were weak.
[09.06.2019 14:51:31] LRF|Foxtrot-19: That will be the IMG's last safe trip to leeds [09.06.2019 14:51:35] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: Grow some balls before you step into my way.
[09.06.2019 14:51:52] LRF|Foxtrot-19: *laughs* you are a fool
[09.06.2019 14:53:51] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: Its fine IMG, we can travel the Taus too...
[09.06.2019 14:55:01] IMG|Falling.Teardrop: Claire: Bretonians coming to the Taus. You tried in the past, and now your Queen is about to blow her brain out.
[09.06.2019 14:55:16] LRF|Foxtrot-19: ?: But i'm not!