Zoner News Service Hello Listeners, these are the stories of this week! It was quite a interesting week with danger to myself in reporting some of these stories.
Encounter with Unknown Vessels 10/5/827
Whilst travelling around New Tokyo I encountered a very strange and unique encounter with two individuals with unknown ships , unknown IFF and unknown IDs at the Honshu Jumpgate. They threatened me with being introduced to the Mindshare and nearly destroyed my vessel. I did not fight back but I managed to escape to Yukawa Shipyard. I request that everyone be on guard for this mysterious group as they are quite violent.
[10.05.2020 16:44:10] Todd.Jacks: Hello there
[10.05.2020 16:44:15] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Hello
[10.05.2020 16:44:24] Todd.Jacks: Where are you headed?
[10.05.2020 16:44:31] Todd.Jacks: Cut your engines
[10.05.2020 16:44:40] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Just looking around for a story, I'm a Reporter.
[10.05.2020 16:44:50] Lochlear: His stinch is strong
[10.05.2020 16:44:56] Lochlear: My weapons are charged
[10.05.2020 16:45:19] Lochlear: The infection shall spread. we will give you the mindshare
[10.05.2020 16:45:20] Todd.Jacks: Not safe for a reporter to be traveling by their self like this
[10.05.2020 16:45:20] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Unusual ship designs
[10.05.2020 16:45:22] Lochlear: the hard way
[10.05.2020 16:45:34] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: The mindshare...
[10.05.2020 16:45:45] Lochlear: inject him todd
[10.05.2020 16:45:47] Todd.Jacks: Might get ummm..... I dont know eaten maybe?!
[10.05.2020 16:45:56] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Her
[10.05.2020 16:45:59] Lochlear: it
[10.05.2020 16:46:19] Todd.Jacks: Loch... Should we infect or kill?
[10.05.2020 16:46:29] Lochlear: Weapons prepared to salvage the Human target engaged
[10.05.2020 16:47:03] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: I'm not m-
Battle between Imperialists and Federalists 10/5/827
After my encounter with the unknown vessels I hurried on to reports of a battle at Sigma-15 to catch the tail end of what was certainly a large battle. I got some quotes from the victorious Federalists at the end of the battle.
[10.05.2020 17:30:34] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Is this a victory for the Federalists?
[10.05.2020 17:31:11] DWR|Dornier-01: "I would call it so. Relief shipment will reach its final destination but it's too soon to talk about "victory" still"
[10.05.2020 17:31:23] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: And your thoughts on the battle, Sir, Ma'm?
[10.05.2020 17:32:07] DWR|Gunslinger: It felt like a good ol' distraction if you ask me, but if the shipment gets there safely, it may be worth it in the end.
[10.05.2020 17:32:16] DWR|Dornier-01: "Despite being outnumbered, we are not going to leave our home infected with Imperialistic plague. Queens and Kings had to die
[10.05.2020 17:32:22] DWR|Dornier-01: had to die back to Sol."
[10.05.2020 17:32:35] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Ah, may I quote you on that?
[10.05.2020 17:32:45] DWR|Dornier-01: "And I guess that we've proved that we are capable of fighting for our Fatherlands. And, of course, feel free to do so."
Interview with Admiral Gerwald Klaus 11/5/827
Whilst looking around New Berlin I encountered 3 ships of the Kaiserliche Rheinwehr, one of them containing Admiral Gerwald Klaus. He was amicable for a interview which is listed below as well as a picture of these ships dispatching a Hessian cruiser.
[11.05.2020 11:16:51] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: *Klaus nodded at the Zoner* Und now.
[11.05.2020 11:16:57] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Hello.
[11.05.2020 11:17:03] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Moin.
[11.05.2020 11:17:04] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Irina Kuzmivna, Zoner News Service.
[11.05.2020 11:17:15] [KRM]KKS-Radetzky: Wagner: Roger that, Herr.
[11.05.2020 11:17:21] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: As the code of conduct says, I need to introduce myself as well.
[11.05.2020 11:17:25] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Admiral Gerwald Klaus.
[11.05.2020 11:17:33] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Admiral den Kaiserliche Rheinwehr.
[11.05.2020 11:17:48] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: What brings you to Neu Berlin?
[11.05.2020 11:18:14] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Pleasure to meet you Admiral Klaus, my Rheinish is well, non-existant what does den Kasierliche Rheinwehr mean?
[11.05.2020 11:18:25] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Imperial Rheinland Military.
[11.05.2020 11:18:34] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: And well, the main thing for a freelance reporter, a story.
[11.05.2020 11:18:58] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Assuming you know very well now there's the admiral himself standing infront of you.
[11.05.2020 11:19:08] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: What sort of story are you looking for exactly?
[11.05.2020 11:19:51] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Ah the admiral himself, hm.
[11.05.2020 11:20:13] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Well I observed a battle yesterday between Federalists and the Imperialists.
[11.05.2020 11:20:27] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Wer?
[11.05.2020 11:21:44] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Erm, Sigma-15
[11.05.2020 11:22:52] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Ah, I know about it. I personally didn't attend. Flieger Vale however submitted a report.
[11.05.2020 11:23:23] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Our forces were defeated and temporarily disabled. Most of them are currently refitted now.
[11.05.2020 11:23:31] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Well what is your opinion of this war, from a leadership perspective?
[11.05.2020 11:23:43] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: The civil war between us and the Federals?
[11.05.2020 11:23:54] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Indeed.
[11.05.2020 11:24:27] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: To be fair, I have personally assisted to it.
[11.05.2020 11:24:50] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: As in, I was there, on the front, in the middle of the mess.
[11.05.2020 11:24:56] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: I see.
[11.05.2020 11:25:03] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: They fight ruthlessly.
[11.05.2020 11:25:06] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: **Irina starts taking some notes**
[11.05.2020 11:25:12] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: They have no honor at all.
[11.05.2020 11:25:30] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: *Klaus looked fiercly out the window* Not one bit.
[11.05.2020 11:25:46] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: They even had the audacity to try and legalize the Bundschuh movement.
[11.05.2020 11:25:52] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: And ally with terrorists.
[11.05.2020 11:25:57] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: In your opinion, why do you think your side of this war is the better side?
[11.05.2020 11:26:25] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: It's rather simple.
[11.05.2020 11:26:34] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Obviously, depending on where you look at it from.
[11.05.2020 11:26:49] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: We do our best to provide our people with what they ned.
[11.05.2020 11:26:53] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: *cough* Need.
[11.05.2020 11:27:01] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Jobs, defense.
[11.05.2020 11:27:06] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: It is our duty.
[11.05.2020 11:27:22] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Not just as officiers und soldaten of the Rheinwehr.
[11.05.2020 11:27:31] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: But as the people of our fatherland.
[11.05.2020 11:27:57] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Do you want to know how they officialy announced their treason? If I may say it like that?
[11.05.2020 11:28:26] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Go ahead.
[11.05.2020 11:28:35] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: You can say what you want.
[11.05.2020 11:28:46] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: It dates back to the Sigma war.
[11.05.2020 11:28:52] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: The last one.
[11.05.2020 11:29:06] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Towards the end of the conflict, end which we didn't forsee, as it ended in a peace treaty.
[11.05.2020 11:29:16] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: We originally thought it'd last longer but that's another story.
[11.05.2020 11:29:24] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: The Buro pulled out of the conflict.
[11.05.2020 11:29:36] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Ever since then it started to get suspcious.
[11.05.2020 11:29:43] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Ahem, *cough* suspicious.
[11.05.2020 11:30:03] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: In spite of the GMG launching a terrorist strike upon Fulda.
[11.05.2020 11:30:18] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: From which we have officialy entered a war with the Gas Miners.
[11.05.2020 11:30:31] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: You can see them allying with the Guild, and the Bundschuh.
[11.05.2020 11:30:37] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Terrorist organizations.
[11.05.2020 11:30:45] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: And I will tell you personally.
[11.05.2020 11:30:59] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Whilst patrolling around Hamburg, I could see Separatist supply ships.
[11.05.2020 11:31:07] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: And they even had the audacity to send a gunboat.
[11.05.2020 11:31:19] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: What is your opinion of the Unioners, they where once labled as you say a Terrorist organization.
[11.05.2020 11:31:37] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: To be fair, I don't trust them all.
[11.05.2020 11:31:50] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Their goal is understandable however.
[11.05.2020 11:32:09] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: People who were upset regarding their jobs.
[11.05.2020 11:32:21] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Right now, with a new government, a new chance has been given.
[11.05.2020 11:32:33] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: In accordance with what I said earlier, regarding providing our people with what they need.
[11.05.2020 11:32:41] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: We're on the same page now.
[11.05.2020 11:33:27] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: In the near future we're hoping to nothing but prosperity and cooperation between us and all the other houses.
[11.05.2020 11:33:31] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: What do your people need?
[11.05.2020 11:34:11] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: A job, a roof over their heads, food in one hand, and water in the other.
[11.05.2020 11:34:32] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: It's all a cycle.
[11.05.2020 11:36:24] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Yes, along this whole journey of my life, I gunned Unioners down too.
[11.05.2020 11:36:28] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: I see, I have encountered a group by the name of VFK
[11.05.2020 11:36:39] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Ach, Valkyrie Freikorps.
[11.05.2020 11:36:47] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Ja. What about them?
[11.05.2020 11:36:57] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: They have self-described as Patriots but have also been critical of my Coalition heritage.
[11.05.2020 11:37:22] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: And other people outside of Rheinland, some would say that is a nationalistic policy.
[11.05.2020 11:37:56] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Freikorps are former Rheinwehr piloten.
[11.05.2020 11:39:02] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: They are mercenaries.
[11.05.2020 11:39:11] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: I see.
[11.05.2020 11:39:14] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: They operate around more areas.
[11.05.2020 11:39:29] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Sometimes they can be a pain in our rear because we aren't always aware of them.
[11.05.2020 11:39:55] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Of their actions? We always know of those, sooner or later.
[11.05.2020 11:40:02] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: I was reffering to whereabouts.
[11.05.2020 11:40:28] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: All the Rheinwehr piloten that have become Freikorps have shown great love for their home.
[11.05.2020 11:40:46] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: And never liked foreigners too much.
[11.05.2020 11:41:16] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: That is probably why they don't like you being of Coalition heritage.
[11.05.2020 11:41:23] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Mm
[11.05.2020 11:41:30] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Can't say I like it too much as well.
[11.05.2020 11:41:34] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: But, you
[11.05.2020 11:41:45] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: are not one of the commies.
[11.05.2020 11:42:08] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: So, as they say, some things are best left forgotten, at least for now.
[11.05.2020 11:42:09] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: I was born on Gran Canaria, my parents are from Coalition space.
[11.05.2020 11:42:14] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Indeed.
[11.05.2020 11:43:09] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Ach, so not a naturally born one. I see.
[11.05.2020 11:43:32] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Mm
[11.05.2020 11:43:43] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: *Klaus looked down with his eyes at a tablet, then back at the Zoner*
[11.05.2020 11:43:50] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: I am fluent in the language and I know of the culture but, my parents are expats.
[11.05.2020 11:44:01] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: I see.
[11.05.2020 11:44:07] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: I am neutral with the Coalition, as with all things as a Zoner- but anyway
[11.05.2020 11:44:16] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Well, I can't guarantee your safety around Freikorp piloten.
[11.05.2020 11:44:24] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Be it either verbal or physical one.
[11.05.2020 11:44:35] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: But for now, we must leave.
[11.05.2020 11:44:38] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: I understand this, I know the risks of my job.
[11.05.2020 11:44:51] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Very well, a pleasant conversation Admiral.
[11.05.2020 11:45:10] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: As well.
[11.05.2020 11:45:21] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Gute reise, Frau.
[11.05.2020 11:45:34] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Gummersbach-actual, Radetzky-actual, formation.
[11.05.2020 11:45:40] [KRM]KKS-Radetzky: Wagner: Auf Wiedersehen. *tips his hat*
[11.05.2020 11:45:46] [KRM]KKS-Radetzky: Wagner: Wir sind right behind you, Herr.
[11.05.2020 11:45:47] [KRM]KKS-Nassau: Klaus: Auf wiedersehen. *salutes*
[11.05.2020 11:45:53] [KRM]KKS-Gummersbach: ?: bye
Freeport 14 Reinforcement 13/5/827 A great storm is coming to fellow Zoners, the ZNS thank all that have so far assisted with the reinforcement of Freeport 14. Let us all hope that the lives on the Freeport can survive the oncoming storm and we ask anyone reading this to consider assisting as well if they have not already only together can we ensure that Freeport 14 has a fighting chance against what is to come.
Interview with Asmodeus of the Amenhotep 13/5/827
Whilst following the LN on what seemed to be a routine training exercise I encountered for the second time the Vessel Amenhotep, a sefl-proclaimed freedom fighter against corruption within Liberty itself. I have a neutral opinion of this, there is far too much politics to digest and have a fair opinion of. Pictures and of course the log are below.
[13.05.2020 23:26:03] Amenhotep: A: Asmodeus here.
[13.05.2020 23:26:34] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Ah
[13.05.2020 23:26:54] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: I have seen you before.
[13.05.2020 23:27:24] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: There was a battle between the Seperatists and the Liberty Navy if I recall.
[13.05.2020 23:28:02] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Are you affiliated with them, sir?
[13.05.2020 23:28:03] [HF]-HFB-Incursus: West: Not all that uncommon..
[13.05.2020 23:28:29] Amenhotep: A: Am I against the Corruption of the Liberty Navy? Yes. Yes I am.
[13.05.2020 23:28:42] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: May I ask why?
[13.05.2020 23:28:49] Amenhotep: A: Do you not know?
[13.05.2020 23:29:01] [HF]-HFB-Incursus: West: Thought 'corruption' was a good reason.
[13.05.2020 23:29:04] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: For my readers.
[13.05.2020 23:29:14] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Zoners examine, all sides of a story as do I
[13.05.2020 23:29:23] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Before coming to a decision, so forgive me if I do not know.
[13.05.2020 23:29:29] Amenhotep: A: The Amenhotep was former 5th Fleet Warship. Until the Nomads infected my chain of command and disavowed my ship.
[13.05.2020 23:29:45] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Nomads infection in 5th? Goodness.
[13.05.2020 23:29:55] Amenhotep: A: Now I fight to ensure Corruption does not spread.
[13.05.2020 23:30:37] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: I see.
[13.05.2020 23:30:43] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: **She notes this down**
[13.05.2020 23:31:53] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Is that the only reason?
[13.05.2020 23:32:00] Amenhotep: A: Thats all I need to tell you.
[13.05.2020 23:32:17] Amenhotep: A: Now go let sirius know what is happening here.
[13.05.2020 23:32:17] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: And may I quote you on it?
[13.05.2020 23:32:26] Amenhotep: A:Free people standing against Corruption.
[13.05.2020 23:32:30] Amenhotep: A: You can.
[13.05.2020 23:32:44] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: I shall print that, but be aware I come from a neutral eye
[13.05.2020 23:32:58] [HF]-HFB-Incursus: West: Neutral eye is better than a biased one.
[13.05.2020 23:33:00] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: So it will not be in favour or against your cause.
[13.05.2020 23:33:10] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Assuringly so.
[13.05.2020 23:33:35] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: Well then, Mister Asmodeus this conversation was pleasant.
[13.05.2020 23:33:56] ZNS|Irina.Kuzmivna: I shall go on, rest assured your words will be seen on Friday.
[13.05.2020 23:34:30] Amenhotep: A: Safe trip back home.