Sender: Isaac Hartley Recipient: Guildkeeper Nicole Kudera, The Core Subject: Presence in Liberty
22/02/828
Good day to you, Guildkeeper,
I hope your convoy was able to complete its trip without any further incident. The Marshals Service is grateful for your assistance against the Xeno flotilla.
Now, as briefly discussed earlier, the matter of Core vessels being found within Liberty not as a part of a trade convoy. Yesterday - not two days ago, as indicated by the Tabellarius' pilot - I encountered the Tabellarius at West Point, by itself, clearly not flying in a convoy. When stopped and questioned as to its business in Liberty, there was no mention of a convoy following it nor it scouting for one. The exchange was kept brief, as I my presence was required elsewhere. Logs are attached below. A departure of the Tabellarius from Liberty space could not be confirmed.
Sections 9.3 and 9.4 of the Liberty Law are very clearly worded - lone Core ships not conducting trade are not permitted within Liberty space without prior permission from the government.
[21.02.2021 13:33:05] Marshals|M-I.Hartley.: Core vessel, cut your engines.
[21.02.2021 13:33:11] Core|A-Tabellarius: ?: Yes?
[21.02.2021 13:33:18] Marshals|M-I.Hartley.: What's your purpose in Liberty?
[21.02.2021 13:33:41] Core|A-Tabellarius: ?: Just travelling around looking for news.
[21.02.2021 13:34:00] Marshals|M-I.Hartley.: I'm afraid I will have to ask you leave Liberty space at once.
[21.02.2021 13:34:04] Core|A-Tabellarius: ?: Why?
[21.02.2021 13:34:18] Marshals|M-I.Hartley.: Core vessels are only permitted to traverse Liberty as part of a trade convoy.
[21.02.2021 13:34:38] Marshals|M-I.Hartley.: See Section 9.4 of Liberty Law.
[21.02.2021 13:34:44] Core|A-Tabellarius: ?: Weird, because our presence is justified at the 9.4 section.
[21.02.2021 13:34:56] Marshals|M-I.Hartley.: 'Only for trade convoys.'
[21.02.2021 13:35:36] Marshals|M-I.Hartley.: I'm needed elsewhere but I trust I can rely on you to leave Liberty as soon as possible.
[21.02.2021 13:35:51] Core|A-Tabellarius: ?: Hm
Isaac Hartley Liberty Marshal
Justice, integrity, service.
Thank you for sharing this information and evidence with me. Operative in question was warned and internal sanction was issued for violation of Liberty law. If anything like that happens again in the future, do no hesitate to contact me again.
Our convoy safely reached its destination before we got ambushed, but everybody is safe without harm. Thank you for your assistance and warning provided by you in Texas.