There were consoles with (some very good looking) administrative staff collecting information from sources throughout Sirius. Some were fluent in a variety of languages, but the principal hunting zones being Bretonia and Liberty, those linguistic skills were not called upon that often.
Paperwork was important. He overheard one frustrated Administrative Assistant in comms with a Squaddie.
"I don't care how drunk you are. I'm not sending credits until you provide visual confirmation of the kill on this channel. Sober up and try to remember how to use your console. Then and only then will I execute the transfer."
Another one:
"If you have the images the client asked for, you can send them now, with your report. They wanted discretion so best find a Freeport and blend in, and find a quiet spot to encript and upload."
Rewards for the pilot ranged from 2 Million credits to 10 Million, if a contract existed. Sometimes the squaddies were simply reporting back on tough sectors, possible targets, promising recruits, or potential clients.
He overheard another. Two minutes ago, one of the boys had blasted a target into dust. Within another two minutes, he would be five million credits richer.
Now that was quality management!
"We could probably ISO register.", he thought. Would look good on the stationary.
I've been a soldier all my life. I've experienced pain, loss, and horrors beyond reckoning. I figured when I joined the Manchester Mercenaries, I was simply trading in one set of horrors for another. However, today was a pleasant deviation from the norm. I wasn't asked to kill no one. Even more than that, my client actually took a personal interest in me. Like he cared, or something? Can you imagine that? Someone cared enough about this old beat up soldier to ask what I was all about. I tried to keep it brief. Didn't want him bore him to death with the tragic details of my life. Not good for business.
My client, a man named Preston, wanted to venture out in uncharted territory. A new anomaly in space appeared out of thin air, and like the venture capitalist he is, he wanted to see it. Assumedly, to see how to profit from it. I say assumedly because I didn't ask. I try not to ask too many questions. Safer that way.
Apparently, this anomaly led to an uncharted system. Normally, each system has its own beauty. Some are vibrant in color, some are filled with blinding light, and some are so filled with planets and stations, you can barely make out the stars. This uncharted system had an altogether different beauty. It was more minimalistic. Not much color, white stars laid out against a black cloth. A few planets inhabited the system, one of which had rings that possessed almost the only color in the system.
My client, Mr. Preston found an abandoned station on that planet, which had some robotic merchants selling Uncharted Artifacts. I don't think Mr. Preston wanted to be caught dead with those in his possession, but I had no such prejudice. He has a reputation to protect of course, and I, well...let's just say I don't.
We had a few encounters with people from all ends of Sirius. We spoke briefly with some Junkers who seemed to have found this system much earlier. My guess is that they already found some buyers for those artifacts.
Also, we encountered a Coalition presence in this system as well. At first, he didn't seem forthcoming with information about what he was doing there. Authorizations and orders and such. I knew all about that from being a fellow soldier. However, in time, the Coalition military pilot opened up and we had a nice talk surmising who created these artifacts, what were they for, what would each of us do with them and would the Zoners come and try and make beads out of them.
After a while, I assessed the danger to be minimal, and asked my client's permission to take my leave, which he granted. He paid a hefty sum for my service, and I didn't have to kill no one. Imagine that? A day without bloodshed. I'll take it.
[07.02.2020 20:20:04] MM~Mac.McCread: Hello captain. Would you like me to recon with you and provide an escort?
[07.02.2020 20:23:09] [IND]Summary.Judgment: meet in cali?
[07.02.2020 20:23:24] MM~Mac.McCread: yes sir
[07.02.2020 20:23:47] [IND]Summary.Judgment: //ive got a less than legal scanner at the moment. LSF would be unhappy
[07.02.2020 20:24:08] MM~Mac.McCread: understood sir. I will help you to be discreet
[07.02.2020 20:24:24] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Far too kind.
[07.02.2020 20:24:28] =LSF=Warden: Hello, civilian.
[07.02.2020 20:24:37] Joshua.Graham:: Weird ID
[07.02.2020 20:24:38] MM~Mac.McCread: hello LSF
[07.02.2020 20:25:07] MM~Mac.McCread: LSF at Planet Manhattan
[07.02.2020 20:25:57] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: We were able to scoot on by. We'll dock at Los Angeles for supplies and meet you at the planet.
[07.02.2020 20:26:05] MM~Mac.McCread: understood
[07.02.2020 20:27:55] MM~Mac.McCread: and there you are
[07.02.2020 20:28:02] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Mr. McCread, a pleasure to meet you.
[07.02.2020 20:28:13] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Shall we take a stroll?
[07.02.2020 20:28:16] MM~Mac.McCread: Mac: The pleasure is mine.
[07.02.2020 20:28:23] MM~Mac.McCread: Mac: absolutely, sir
[07.02.2020 20:28:37] Souske: hello
[07.02.2020 20:28:38] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Looks as Liberty needs its gold.
[07.02.2020 20:28:59] MM~Mac.McCread: hello souske
[07.02.2020 20:29:54] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Perhaps best to keep between ourselves, but tell me a bit about yourself.
[07.02.2020 20:30:33] MM~Mac.McCread: Well sir, I appreciate you asking
[07.02.2020 20:30:45] MM~Mac.McCread: my story is a sad one, so I'll keep it brief
[07.02.2020 20:31:01] MM~Mac.McCread: my family was killed on Leeds in the Gallic war
[07.02.2020 20:31:51] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: A true tragedy. Though still a blessing to not have joined them.
[07.02.2020 20:32:06] MM~Mac.McCread: I feel shame that I didn't
[07.02.2020 20:32:25] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: I would be suspicious if you didn't feel so.
[07.02.2020 20:32:46] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: My condolences for you loss.
[07.02.2020 20:32:47] MM~Mac.McCread: Dr Humboldt has offered me an opportunity to make myself feel useful again
[07.02.2020 20:32:51] MM~Mac.McCread: thank you sir
[07.02.2020 20:33:35] MM~Mac.McCread: by helping out good folks like yourself
[07.02.2020 20:33:51] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: We all need some reassurance from time to time, though I highly doubt usefulness was ever in question.
[07.02.2020 20:34:36] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: I assume you have particular feelings toward the Gauls then?
[07.02.2020 20:34:48] MM~Mac.McCread: not good ones
[07.02.2020 20:35:05] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Are you a native of Leeds?
[07.02.2020 20:35:11] MM~Mac.McCread: wont let it interfere with my job though
[07.02.2020 20:35:14] MM~Mac.McCread: yes sir
[07.02.2020 20:36:46] MM~Mac.McCread: long range scanners have picked up a target
[07.02.2020 20:37:12] MM~Mac.McCread: not sure if friend or foe as yet
[07.02.2020 20:37:38] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: If only it were so cut and dry.
[07.02.2020 20:38:31] MM~Mac.McCread: let me check the other side
[07.02.2020 20:38:57] MM~Mac.McCread: all clear
[07.02.2020 20:39:26] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: While it may not be of any consequence, the Gauls seem to be tearing themselves apart.
[07.02.2020 20:40:36] MM~Mac.McCread: that doesn't break my heart sir
[07.02.2020 20:40:50] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Though if you need a reason to become involved, I'm sure we can arrange one.
[07.02.2020 20:41:31] MM~Mac.McCread: I would be very interested in hearing more...
[07.02.2020 20:42:26] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: I'll see what strings can be pulled. Interspace has purchased Versaille, which gives us somewhat of an "in."
[07.02.2020 20:42:32] MM~Mac.McCread: do you find yourself in Gallia much?
[07.02.2020 20:42:51] MM~Mac.McCread: we are always looking for opportunities
[07.02.2020 20:42:52] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: More than I would like, but my clients have interests far and wide.
[07.02.2020 20:43:22] MM~Mac.McCread: hard to see this gate sometimes
[07.02.2020 20:44:32] MM~Mac.McCread: you fly your ship well through the lanes
[07.02.2020 20:44:43] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Seems we have some Libertonians far from home.
[07.02.2020 20:45:13] MM~Mac.McCread: would seem so
[07.02.2020 20:45:21] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Amanda has a shamefully skilled way of finding good captains.
[07.02.2020 20:45:27] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: I don't ask questions.
[07.02.2020 20:46:52] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Any experience with the Coalition?
[07.02.2020 20:47:09] MM~Mac.McCread: we have no contracts if that's what your asking
[07.02.2020 20:47:26] MM~Mac.McCread: nothing negative on my end, personally either
[07.02.2020 20:47:56] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: That's good. Not overly patriotic?
[07.02.2020 20:48:13] MM~Mac.McCread: I'm a bit disenfranchised from politics after the war
[07.02.2020 20:48:36] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Still, a man must have something to give him pride.
[07.02.2020 20:49:14] MM~Mac.McCread: I'm hoping this job will provide me with some.
[07.02.2020 20:49:35] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: It may, but you have to take a bit in with you. Can't work all the time.
[07.02.2020 20:49:37] MM~Mac.McCread: wow, you frequent some strange places sir
[07.02.2020 20:49:48] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: More for the sights than anything.
[07.02.2020 20:50:26] MM~Mac.McCread: well, that's a sight
[07.02.2020 20:51:17] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: I've always found the hue pleasing.
[07.02.2020 20:51:35] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: There was a time the Division was well involved in this here and nearby.
[07.02.2020 20:51:58] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Hmmmm. Now this is odd.
[07.02.2020 20:52:17] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: New to our nav maps.
[07.02.2020 20:52:27] MM~Mac.McCread: is it safe you think?
[07.02.2020 20:52:40] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Let us take the lead.
[07.02.2020 20:52:44] MM~Mac.McCread: want me to go ahead
[07.02.2020 20:52:59] MM~Mac.McCread: safe but odd
[07.02.2020 20:53:36] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Navigation bouys. Someone has been here before.
[07.02.2020 20:53:40] MM~Mac.McCread: are you okay sir
[07.02.2020 20:53:54] MM~Mac.McCread: I've lost you
[07.02.2020 20:54:03] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Very well, barely ahead of you.
[07.02.2020 20:54:38] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Hessian incoming.
[07.02.2020 20:55:20] MM~Mac.McCread: where are you
[07.02.2020 20:55:50] MM~Mac.McCread: are you cloaked?
[07.02.2020 20:55:55] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Prestom: Indeed.
[07.02.2020 20:56:09] MM~Mac.McCread: ah
[07.02.2020 20:56:10] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: I'm keeping you on scanners.
[07.02.2020 20:56:43] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Slowly heading to the ringed planet. Coalition contacts.
[07.02.2020 20:56:44] MM~Mac.McCread: it appears that I'm not on extremely good terms with Coalition after all
[07.02.2020 21:00:32] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Tailing a Coalition capital ship. Only two contacts. I wouldn't expect them to come here so thin.
[07.02.2020 21:00:50] MM~Mac.McCread: see one on my long range
[07.02.2020 21:01:04] MM~Mac.McCread: are they friendly to you
[07.02.2020 21:01:58] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Not according to our computers, but that remains to be seen.
[07.02.2020 21:02:49] MM~Mac.McCread: I lost your ship on my nav map
[07.02.2020 21:03:16] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: I believe we've strayed a bit far. No luck finding information on these planets, either.
[07.02.2020 21:03:40] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Although quite a sight to go from "red" to "black" so quickly.
[07.02.2020 21:03:48] MM~Mac.McCread: indeed
[07.02.2020 21:04:04] MM~Mac.McCread: its as if all color was erased
[07.02.2020 21:04:23] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: I wouldn't mind this in a painting.
[07.02.2020 21:04:35] Death: SCEC|ACT-EX1 suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[07.02.2020 21:04:43] MM~Mac.McCread: kind of a old time classic look, yes
[07.02.2020 21:05:14] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: I believe I see a black planet. Possibly G6 or nearby.
[07.02.2020 21:05:22] MM~Mac.McCread: I'm flying toward the planets to see if I can get them locked in my nav computers
[07.02.2020 21:05:42] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: If you have luck, let me know. It seems we do not.
[07.02.2020 21:06:16] MM~Mac.McCread: you are right. that it weird
[07.02.2020 21:06:29] MM~Mac.McCread: it's like the uncharted system wants to remain uncharted
[07.02.2020 21:06:55] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: If it does, I can't blame it.
[07.02.2020 21:07:15] MM~Mac.McCread: I wonder what mysteries this system is trying to hide
[07.02.2020 21:07:32] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Wouldn't it be a shame if there were none?
[07.02.2020 21:07:46] MM~Mac.McCread: I can't allow myself to believe that
[07.02.2020 21:08:11] MM~Mac.McCread: ahoy Coalition
[07.02.2020 21:08:22] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: Greetings!
[07.02.2020 21:08:30] MM~Mac.McCread: what is this place, do you know
[07.02.2020 21:09:15] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: I'm afraid, I don't have much to say to you about this specific system, freelancer.
[07.02.2020 21:09:27] MM~Mac.McCread: that's okay if you don't know.
[07.02.2020 21:09:38] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: The jumphole, leading to it, has been estabilished and discovered only a couple of hours ago.
[07.02.2020 21:09:44] MM~Mac.McCread: indeed
[07.02.2020 21:10:06] MM~Mac.McCread: thank you for that. It explains much
[07.02.2020 21:10:24] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: Sadly I'm not authorised to give you any more information.
[07.02.2020 21:10:40] MM~Mac.McCread: I understand the necessity of following orders.
[07.02.2020 21:11:02] MM~Mac.McCread: it helps to maintain discipline during adversity
[07.02.2020 21:11:03] |\/|-Village.of.Scrap: ?: Howdy!
[07.02.2020 21:11:08] |\/|-Shrew: ... Yes.
[07.02.2020 21:11:17] |\/|-The.Black.Liner: K: Good day, gentlemen.
[07.02.2020 21:11:23] MM~Mac.McCread: Hey Junker captain.
[07.02.2020 21:11:39] MM~Mac.McCread: I figured it wouldnt be long before Junkers arrived
[07.02.2020 21:11:42] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Indeed, it appears there are people here after all.
[07.02.2020 21:11:51] |\/|-Shrew: Profitable. First load from this one.
[07.02.2020 21:11:53] |\/|-The.Black.Liner: K: Oh we arrived long ago. Even the first to land here.
[07.02.2020 21:11:54] |\/|-Village.of.Scrap: Junkers are everywhere!
[07.02.2020 21:11:59] |\/|-Shrew: Yes.
[07.02.2020 21:12:08] |\/|-The.Black.Liner: K: Assert Junker dominance.
[07.02.2020 21:12:09] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: This planet has an atmosphere. And a station.
[07.02.2020 21:12:11] MM~Mac.McCread: any goodies you find
[07.02.2020 21:13:58] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Well, Mr. McCread. You were right.
[07.02.2020 21:14:05] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Secrets indeed.
[07.02.2020 21:14:05] MM~Mac.McCread: how so, sir?
[07.02.2020 21:14:10] MM~Mac.McCread: ah
[07.02.2020 21:16:01] MM~Mac.McCread: where did you see the station?
[07.02.2020 21:16:46] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: The black planet has a dock, it seems.
[07.02.2020 21:17:11] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Possibly H3. I can't tell by my eye.
[07.02.2020 21:17:20] MM~Mac.McCread: investigating...
[07.02.2020 21:17:55] MM~Mac.McCread: strange looking planet
[07.02.2020 21:18:03] MM~Mac.McCread: beautiful rings
[07.02.2020 21:18:07] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Very.
[07.02.2020 21:19:47] MM~Mac.McCread: wow, that's new
[07.02.2020 21:20:08] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Not often we've tried to dock at atmospheric stations.
[07.02.2020 21:20:13] 2020-02-07 21:20:12 SMT Traffic control alert: MM~Mac.McCread has requested to dock
[07.02.2020 21:20:15] MM~Mac.McCread: nope
[07.02.2020 21:21:11] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Anything that suits your fancy?
[07.02.2020 21:21:33] MM~Mac.McCread: I found some uncharted artifacts
[07.02.2020 21:21:42] MM~Mac.McCread: did you grab some?
[07.02.2020 21:22:22] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: No, I'm generally suspect of unknown goods.
[07.02.2020 21:22:39] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: The Division has made many such mistakes in the past.
[07.02.2020 21:22:39] MM~Mac.McCread: I guess my judgement was a little less discerning
[07.02.2020 21:22:52] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: *Chuckles* You have no reason not to.
[07.02.2020 21:23:26] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Is there a market for it?
[07.02.2020 21:23:32] MM~Mac.McCread: I'm taking a picture to hang on my wall.
[07.02.2020 21:23:38] MM~Mac.McCread: lemme check
[07.02.2020 21:24:12] MM~Mac.McCread: Kansai Research Station is apparently paying 2879 credits for each
[07.02.2020 21:24:13] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: And here we were facing the wrong way the entire time.
[07.02.2020 21:24:27] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Seems rather scant for such a trip.
[07.02.2020 21:24:51] MM~Mac.McCread: i'm sure Research stations don't have much funding for payouts
[07.02.2020 21:25:07] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Appears Leiden is paying over $20k per unit.
[07.02.2020 21:25:20] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Sometimes salvaging this scanner pays off.
[07.02.2020 21:25:37] MM~Mac.McCread: Hmm, reconsidering your company decisions???
[07.02.2020 21:26:00] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: I'm sure the Hackers would be thrilled to let us in.
[07.02.2020 21:26:02] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: Operation control, we see two neutral contacts on scanners!
[07.02.2020 21:26:27] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Quite the view, no?
[07.02.2020 21:26:28] MM~Mac.McCread: If I recall, Hackers are not your besties
[07.02.2020 21:26:47] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Indeed. But they'll come around one of these days.
[07.02.2020 21:26:52] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: Oh... Uhm, yeah. I guess so.
[07.02.2020 21:26:52] MM~Mac.McCread: welcome again Coalition
[07.02.2020 21:27:16] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Now, where would the Coalition be taking these trinkets? I assume not to Liberty.
[07.02.2020 21:28:01] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: This is Coalition Reseach and Expedition vessel under the callsign EX-Odin.
[07.02.2020 21:28:10] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: Trinkets? What do you mean?
[07.02.2020 21:28:50] MM~Mac.McCread: that load of uncharted artifacts. I see you grabbed a whole shipload.
[07.02.2020 21:29:19] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: Ah. I see.
[07.02.2020 21:29:55] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: Well, that's not kind of information I'm permitted to say to a couple of freelancers, I've just met...
[07.02.2020 21:30:02] MM~Mac.McCread: just curious nothing more.
[07.02.2020 21:30:26] MM~Mac.McCread: the Coalition have always been a bit mysterious to me
[07.02.2020 21:30:30] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: But I guess, that some shipments will be put for research, probably with cooperation with xenobiologists from the Order.
[07.02.2020 21:30:53] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: The rest will be destroyed or conservated.
[07.02.2020 21:31:10] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: The Order? How the Coalition's reach has grown.
[07.02.2020 21:31:12] MM~Mac.McCread: Imagine what something so old might tell us about our universe
[07.02.2020 21:32:24] Death: Torolo was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[07.02.2020 21:32:41] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: Ah, indeed...
[07.02.2020 21:33:11] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: Personally speaking, I hope, that discoveries we make here will help us to find out - what happened to this system.
[07.02.2020 21:33:11] MM~Mac.McCread: Do you get the sense that these artifacts might reveal new weapon technology
[07.02.2020 21:33:25] MM~Mac.McCread: I don't get that sense, but I'm not a scientist
[07.02.2020 21:33:43] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: Or they might revel who was the owner of this abandoned station/
[07.02.2020 21:34:24] MM~Mac.McCread: they would have to tell us something about the original inhabitants, yes
[07.02.2020 21:34:46] MM~Mac.McCread: whether they be evil or benelovent
[07.02.2020 21:36:04] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: I suspect it will be a free-for-all in the meantime. I'm not willing to bet on who discovers what first.
[07.02.2020 21:36:37] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: I think it's the question of time before Coalition or RHA takes over the control, though.
[07.02.2020 21:37:04] MM~Mac.McCread: Better hurry before Zoner groups plant their flag and start selling zoner beads
[07.02.2020 21:37:14] MM~Mac.McCread: out of them
[07.02.2020 21:37:22] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: As long as we can return for the vista, I can't say I have a preference.
[07.02.2020 21:38:02] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: *She chuckles* That indeed sounds like zoners thing.
[07.02.2020 21:38:41] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: Though I have a feeling that this system will disappear as rapidly as it appeared.
[07.02.2020 21:39:10] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: A shame, that.
[07.02.2020 21:39:22] MM~Mac.McCread: I hope not. It's a lot of work to create something so beautiful to just destroy it in the end
[07.02.2020 21:40:04] [GM]Loken: // Tell me about it...
[07.02.2020 21:40:23] MM~Mac.McCread: I'm hearing voices...
[07.02.2020 21:40:30] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: That's the cycle of life though. Everything has it's beginning and it's end.
[07.02.2020 21:40:37] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Perhaps it won't be destroyed.
[07.02.2020 21:40:46] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Only our access to and from it.
[07.02.2020 21:41:00] MM~Mac.McCread: perhaps
[07.02.2020 21:41:11] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: Of course.
[07.02.2020 21:41:31] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: I may be a bit naive, but I'll be of that opinion.
[07.02.2020 21:41:36] MM~Mac.McCread: anyways, this system feels haunted. I'm going to head back if you don't mind sir?
[07.02.2020 21:42:14] MM~Mac.McCread: if I can find my way back....*worried*
[07.02.2020 21:42:25] [IND]Summary.Judgment: Preston: Of course, of course. Your assistance was very appreciated.
[07.02.2020 21:42:32] MM~Mac.McCread: been a pleasure
[07.02.2020 21:42:37] SCEC|ACT-EX1: M: Do svidaniya, freelancer!
[07.02.2020 21:42:43] MM~Mac.McCread: later sir
[07.02.2020 21:42:43] [2020-02-07] 21:42:43 You have received 50.000.000 credits from [IND]Summary.Judgment
Hey, old man. First off I'd like to say thank you for letting me join up with your humbled little mercenary company. I've already landed a couple of steady gigs here and there. The first was with a base administration in Dublin. Seems they're gettin' their arses handed to them by some Molly's. Apparently their installation, Clew Bay, has been under siege for a few days now and it's something that I think we as a company should look into a bit more. Dontcha agree?
Annnywho, was in Coronado just admiring the view, and all of a sudden this lovely chap comes stalking by acting all high and mighty of himself. My word... can't a lady get some sunning in? Apparently he knew us, so I'm not too surprised. But he wasn't an issue in the long run. Hope the poor chap is doing alright, the ejection looked a bit painful. I'll letcha know if I see him roaming around again, and I'll be a bit more on the ball when it comes to collecting more data.
[09.02.2020 00:29:45] <CBMA}-4th.Maxim: who is MM?
[09.02.2020 00:29:57] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: We're mercenaries, darling.
[09.02.2020 00:30:06] <CBMA}-4th.Maxim: oh?
[09.02.2020 00:30:13] <CBMA}-4th.Maxim: could use you
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[09.02.2020 00:43:11] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: *She yawns*
[09.02.2020 00:43:13] Connley.McConnell: Your base is too close to the gold and you work with BMM. Thats no secret.
[09.02.2020 00:43:19] Connley.McConnell: *hick*
[09.02.2020 00:44:28] [M]-Lietrim: Roight! Let us get understood. This base appears, pays us NO taxes and has no connection to BMM.
[09.02.2020 00:44:40] <CBMA}-4th.Maxim: so what's your price? If the 2 snubs engage
[09.02.2020 00:44:52] Connley.McConnell: This base has been storing ore for BMM!
[09.02.2020 00:45:02] [M]-Lietrim: Yet has to fight the assorted Molly's and in turn allows BMM to take the gold?
[09.02.2020 00:45:07] <CBMA}-46th.Maxim: We work with a lot of groups, Credits over conflict.
[09.02.2020 00:45:26] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Mmh... at least five for a successful defense.
[09.02.2020 00:45:41] <CBMA}-4th.Maxim: very well.. each?
[09.02.2020 00:45:53] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: If you're willing to pay that. Aye.
[09.02.2020 00:46:10] <CBMA}-4th.Maxim: as a sign of good will
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[09.02.2020 00:49:07] [M]-Lietrim: In the mean time, I think it a matter of credibility to allow [M]- (us) docking rights don't you think freelancer?
[09.02.2020 00:49:07] Connley.McConnell: You're the trespassers! This is OUR sytem! OUR gold! OUR jurisdiction!
[09.02.2020 00:49:21] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Technically...
[09.02.2020 00:49:26] [M]-Lietrim: Indeed it is.
[09.02.2020 00:49:27] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: It's Bretonia's space.
[09.02.2020 00:49:35] Challenger.B: Bingo.
[09.02.2020 00:49:35] Connley.McConnell: KILL HTE DEFILER!!!!
[09.02.2020 00:49:36] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: But I'll just keep that to myself.
[09.02.2020 00:49:46] <CBMA}-4th.Maxim: go home your drunk
[09.02.2020 00:49:54] Connley.McConnell: Dublin is MOLLY space, not bretonian!
[09.02.2020 00:49:56] [M]-Lietrim: Pah! It is Molly and always been so
[09.02.2020 00:50:10] [M]~Dublin.Dodger: Your misinformed Freelancer.
[09.02.2020 00:50:19] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: *She shrugs*
[09.02.2020 00:50:19] Connley.McConnell: I should blow you out of space for calling Dublin bretonian space.
[09.02.2020 00:50:30] Challenger.B: Dublin is Bretonian space.
[09.02.2020 00:50:43] [M]~Dublin.Dodger: Of course a Bretonian would say that.
[09.02.2020 00:50:46] Connley.McConnell: All right. That's it. Engagin! *hick*
[09.02.2020 00:50:54] <CBMA}-4th.Maxim: you're so drunk you'll fly yourself into the sun connel
[09.02.2020 00:51:01] [M]~Dublin.Dodger: More specifically a Armed Forces solider.
[09.02.2020 00:51:11] Challenger.B: Nutter on sight.
[09.02.2020 00:51:17] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Hmm weapons online...
[09.02.2020 00:51:26] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: I'd expect my payment soon, Clew.
[09.02.2020 00:51:33] [M]-Lietrim: Back off MM
[09.02.2020 00:51:40] <CBMA}-4th.Maxim: you'll get your pay
[09.02.2020 00:51:42] [M]~Dublin.Dodger: I will defend who i must
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[09.02.2020 01:07:46] Death: Connley.McConnell was put out of action by <CBMA}-28th.Maxim (Gun).
[09.02.2020 01:09:10] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: I think I'll break off the engagement...
[09.02.2020 01:12:14] <CBMA}-28th.Maxim: so 5 mill?
[09.02.2020 01:12:44] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: That seems reasonable.
[09.02.2020 01:12:57] <CBMA}-28th.Maxim: I'll send it now
[09.02.2020 01:13:34] [2020-02-09] 01:13:34 You have received 5.000.000 credits from <CBMA}-28th.Maxim
[09.02.2020 01:13:43] <CBMA}-28th.Maxim: there you go
[09.02.2020 01:13:53] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Credits recieved, pleasure doin' business with ya.
[09.02.2020 04:14:14] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Mmh... money floating all the way out here?
[09.02.2020 04:14:15] Preussischer-Jaeger: What have we here...
[09.02.2020 04:14:21] Preussischer-Jaeger: if you say so...
[09.02.2020 04:14:32] Preussischer-Jaeger: I've heard of you lot..
[09.02.2020 04:14:41] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Mmhm. Have you?
[09.02.2020 04:14:55] Preussischer-Jaeger: indeed. But not enough to be concerned..
[09.02.2020 04:15:07] Preussischer-Jaeger: Bedtime, merc
[09.02.2020 04:15:22] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: This should be fun, aye?
[09.02.2020 04:15:34] Preussischer-Jaeger: yes
Heya! Boss said there was a promotion involved if I got my paper work done. So I guess that means doin' some late night report writin'. Nothin' to fancy, fortunately. Ran into some random dude again who claimed he knew us, and then promptly called me a prostitute. Which I found rude. Hah... I think the credits on his head would have sufficed, but truthfully boys... credits or not, I would've just knocked his teeth in regardless.
Anyways, boss you were askin' some important questions that I didn't really have the answers t', so maybe the information here can answer them for ya. I even went ahead and left the comm-logs within the report so ya can get a listen t' the encounter. Oh... OH MAN. I forgot to get that one ladies name. Drats... I knew there was somethin' I was forgettin'. Bloody hell.
[17.02.2020 00:34:39] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: *She yawns.* Oh... what's this, credits just floating around on the California lane?
[17.02.2020 00:34:49] Preussischer-Jaeger: oh my
[17.02.2020 00:34:56] Preussischer-Jaeger: so you think?
[17.02.2020 00:35:05] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Aye. Good bounty if you say so.
[17.02.2020 00:35:11] Preussischer-Jaeger: You bore me, Merc.
[17.02.2020 00:35:19] Preussischer-Jaeger: and you smell funny.
[17.02.2020 00:35:25] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Yeah yeah...
[17.02.2020 00:35:38] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Shame you'll be comin' in with me.
[17.02.2020 00:35:47] Preussischer-Jaeger: If you say so.
[17.02.2020 00:35:57] Preussischer-Jaeger: From Manchester, correct?
[17.02.2020 00:36:11] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Not originally.. but sure.
[17.02.2020 00:36:16] Preussischer-Jaeger: I've heard of you lot.
[17.02.2020 00:36:33] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Think you said the same thing when I canned ya in Coronado the other day too.
[17.02.2020 00:36:35] Preussischer-Jaeger: Basically war prostitutes. And led by one.
[17.02.2020 00:36:46] Preussischer-Jaeger: enough!
[17.02.2020 00:36:47] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Prostitutes?! My word...
[17.02.2020 00:36:53] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Prepare to be schwacked, ne'er-do-well!
[17.02.2020 00:43:32] Death: Preussischer-Jaeger suffered a self-administered loadout error (Mine).
[17.02.2020 00:43:45] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Oi... he did the same thing last time...
I dunno what's up with these Rogues in Liberty, but they're a bit feisty. First I was called a prostitute, then another one - in a gunboat - called me creepy. I dunno about you, but I think I'm far from creepy. I'd give 'em points if they said annoyin', or cute, but creepy? That hurt my feelings! Anyways, the rogue ship was called The Bad Boat, and it was captained by a lass, and some guy named Zig? Zim? Zach? I don't remember... it was a little hectic. So we got t' discussin' somethin's about how money works and what not, and turns out... we both rob the poor. Think about it... some of our money comes from the taxes of the workin' class folks, and pirates take money from the workin' class folks. But none of it touches or hurts the fat cats who undoubtedly pay us. Mister Preston is a good guy though, so I don't care what anyone says about him. Anyway, Big bad boat lass buggered off after a little discussion and then she called me creepy. I couldn't find her afterwards... so I think she might of went int' the badlands, which I'm utterly terrified of going into. Have you seen those asteroids? They're spooky.
Oh. Liberty never paid me yet, so I don't know if you want to bug 'em about it, or what. But I think I'm not gonna bother collectin' bounties for them until my payment goes through. Also some... Kusari dude had a cute ship? I don't think we're friendly, friendly, with Hogosha or whatever they're called so I don't think I can waltz over to their shipyard and pick up the Izum... Iezmu... oh hell, I don't know what it's called. Looked pretty though.
Anyways, I floated around New York for a bit, listenin' to the Bad Money talking trash, and then I realized I needed my scanners upgraded. You know how hard it is to hunt down someone without havin' the appropriate scannin' range? Ten clicks is not good. No, thank you, sir.
Langley, Out.
Ps - I was told by someone not so cool, that saying so-and-so out was terrible. But y'know what? I don't care. Pss - I'm not creepy...
[24.02.2020 20:49:48] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Oh...
[24.02.2020 20:50:00] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Uh...
[24.02.2020 20:50:05] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Shh..
[24.02.2020 20:50:14] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Yeah, no don't have the fire power for *that*.
[24.02.2020 20:50:37] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Y-Yeah, that's right! be scared!
[24.02.2020 20:50:44] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Uhm.
[24.02.2020 20:50:58] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: I just don't want to be stuck here for five hours trying to collect your bounty.
[24.02.2020 20:51:12] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: You know how long it took me to get these nails done?!
[24.02.2020 20:51:28] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Lass doesn't have time for five hour shootin'.
[24.02.2020 20:51:43] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: *groans loudly* Ughhhh, I know, right?! Nobody on Buffalo knows anything about that stuff!
[24.02.2020 20:52:06] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Exactly!
[24.02.2020 20:52:26] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Though we could expediate the process and you can just eject. So I can turn you in.
[24.02.2020 20:52:39] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: That way neither of our nails get ruined or broken!
[24.02.2020 20:52:47] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Pffftahahah, you're funny, no thanks!
[24.02.2020 20:53:20] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Mmmh. That's fair.
[24.02.2020 20:53:54] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Well... y'know what.
[24.02.2020 20:54:02] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Liberty hasn't paid me for the last bounty.
[24.02.2020 20:54:08] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Screw 'em. I'll leave ya alone.
[24.02.2020 20:54:21] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Yeah! they're so slow! big banks n stuff!
[24.02.2020 20:54:27] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Right?!
[24.02.2020 20:54:53] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Ugh. This is why I left the Armed Forces and Crayterian Republic. Too much red tape.
[24.02.2020 20:55:05] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: And now it's blocking my bank account!
[24.02.2020 20:55:18] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Mhm! paperwork is lame as hell!
[24.02.2020 20:55:37] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Yeah. Why am I agreeing with you. No, why are you agreeing with me?
[24.02.2020 20:55:51] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: It just helps the fat cats stay fat, I hate fat cats...well, not those fat cats, but -fat cats-, yanno???
[24.02.2020 20:55:55] The.Bad.Boat: cats are cute though!
[24.02.2020 20:56:35] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Oi. Don't fancy yourself some robin hood type lass, lass. You still steal from workin' folks.
[24.02.2020 20:56:45] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: That ain't hurtin' the big fat cats.
[24.02.2020 20:57:16] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Oh pshhh...most of 'em got insurance anyway! and salaries! I'm just taking profits from fancy suits!
[24.02.2020 20:57:37] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: No no no. The fancy suits are the ones who got the insurance.
[24.02.2020 20:57:49] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: The working folks are the ones who get fired when they're robbed.
[24.02.2020 20:58:56] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: N-no! *her face wasn't visible, but the pouting was practically audible*
[24.02.2020 20:59:41] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Yeah.
[24.02.2020 21:00:05] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Hmp...well, maybe they shouldn't be helping fat cats then, or whatever! it's not -my- fault!
[24.02.2020 21:00:33] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: I mean... technically it is? People need jobs to survive! Piracy ain't a real job, sweetie.
[24.02.2020 21:00:50] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Ya don't have a 501k comin' in from transports robbed.
[24.02.2020 21:00:58] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Is so! I get paid, and got a cool outfit and everything!
[24.02.2020 21:01:37] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Pfffft. I got a cool outfit and I get paid without taking *any* money from working people.
[24.02.2020 21:01:48] The.Bad.Boat: Zig: Eeyy ey ey ey, sommin's comin' Jay.
[24.02.2020 21:01:54] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Shh...I'm talking!
[24.02.2020 21:02:00] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: My payment comes from taxes!
[24.02.2020 21:02:16] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Which... comes from working people...
[24.02.2020 21:02:22] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Damn...
[24.02.2020 21:02:31] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: See an' even I know taxes are theft!
[24.02.2020 21:02:45] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: I guess we both rob the poor!
[24.02.2020 21:03:15] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Out of context that sounds pretty bad.
[24.02.2020 21:04:02] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Hello Trashcan junker!
[24.02.2020 21:04:10] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Why aren't you in cruise speed?
[24.02.2020 21:05:08] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Gosh that Zig guy...so needy sometimes I swear...er...hi!
[24.02.2020 21:05:22] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: I think it's a dead ship.
[24.02.2020 21:05:31] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Or it's comms are malfunctioning.
[24.02.2020 21:06:20] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Oh wow. I thought you were gonna run away.
[24.02.2020 21:06:33] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: ...boo
[24.02.2020 21:06:58] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: *Makes a sarcastic scared face*
[24.02.2020 21:08:10] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Mmh. Ugh, of course all of the bombers we have are so far away.
[24.02.2020 21:08:27] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: *She sighs* Ten million, just sittin' right here.
[24.02.2020 21:08:33] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: I could be rich!
[24.02.2020 21:08:40] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: H-hey! I'm not money!
[24.02.2020 21:09:08] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Uhm. Of course not, money doesn't talk, silly.
[24.02.2020 21:09:18] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Well, it can make people talk.
[24.02.2020 21:10:03] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Hmp...I'm going like, over here!
[24.02.2020 21:10:13] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Okay. Just don't pirate anyone.
[24.02.2020 21:10:26] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: yeah yeah...creepy mercenary lady!
[24.02.2020 21:10:36] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: CREEPY?!
[24.02.2020 21:10:45] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: That's what I said!
[24.02.2020 21:10:55] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Ugh. You'll regret that!
[24.02.2020 21:11:08] Exit.Strategy: You sure?
[24.02.2020 21:11:10] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: *laughs loudly*
[24.02.2020 21:11:12] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Who are you.
[24.02.2020 21:11:19] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Hey wait, yeah, who are you!?
[24.02.2020 21:11:27] Exit.Strategy: Not batman, that's for sure.
[24.02.2020 21:11:38] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Okay, sherlock.
[24.02.2020 21:11:54] Exit.Strategy: Not that one either.
[24.02.2020 21:12:00] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Oh.
[24.02.2020 21:12:07] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: You're not a fat cat though, right?
[24.02.2020 21:12:12] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Yeah.
[24.02.2020 21:12:27] Exit.Strategy: I don't own any pets.
[24.02.2020 21:12:39] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Totally not what she meant, though cats are cute.
[24.02.2020 21:12:50] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: Okay, so you're not a fat cat, that's good...I don't like fat cats, but not -those- fat cats...it's...like
[24.02.2020 21:12:52] The.Bad.Boat: words and stuff.
[24.02.2020 21:12:55] The.Bad.Boat: whatever.
[24.02.2020 21:14:30] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Oh money, where didja go?
[24.02.2020 21:14:39] MM~Aeyrn.Langley: Cute ship.
[24.02.2020 21:14:40] The.Bad.Boat: Jaelyn: I'm NOT money!
[24.02.2020 21:14:44] <|>Majima-Mf: Heh.