Suppose I oughta keep ah track of things since I came back. So I started this lil' journal of mine to keep tabs on who's done good deeds.
Ever since I got outta the green bog that is the Edge Worlds, man... I've had the heebie jeebies since seein' them glowbugs.
Fuck the glowbugs man. Makes my head hurt thinkin 'bout em. This Zoner man from the SLRC said they were lurkin' in Kansas. No fuckin' way.
'Least some donations are flowin' in. Might actually stand a chance now with some credits stashed in. Gotta figure out this darned powercore issue before I become a walkin' ball o' flamin' rage. Shit's barely holdin together after that brawl with the LSF. I better avoid these scraps 'less I wanna become it.
Hoooh boy. I best be careful though, some o' those Alliance fighters are still itching to blast me. Not all of the Xenos are bad folk though. Some bit' confused as to what the heck's happened, but most of 'em are still blazin' mad.
Wonder how the gang's doing ou-- Ah shucks, gotta run again.
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Met a John Sherman near the ol Bristol depot in Penny. Some Navy boy who thinks he can topple the system by climbin' the ranks. But really, he ain't got a fuckin' clue what to do. Still. Kinda pity the man. He tried, at least.
His offer was interesting 'bout those R-O-S bandits. Wonder if I can weasle a way to nudge Liberty away. Seems like he could be keen on letting the locals handle themselves instead of those Badge bastards. Might be worth a thought, considerin' he hates the pigs too.
[10.04.2023 12:06:27] The.Watchman: Look at that.
[10.04.2023 12:06:38] The.Watchman: I thought them' Fifth died out.
[10.04.2023 12:06:38] Magik: Hi
[10.04.2023 12:07:03] 2023-04-10 12:07:03 SMT Traffic control alert: Destotic has requested to dock
[10.04.2023 12:07:25] 5th|John.Sherman: Well, guess we got resurrected then
[10.04.2023 12:07:37] The.Watchman: Uh-huh, whatcha doin' here?
[10.04.2023 12:08:00] 5th|John.Sherman: Patrolling.Y'know, the job the police are meant to be doing
[10.04.2023 12:08:07] 5th|John.Sherman: The police that arent here for some reason
[10.04.2023 12:08:10] The.Watchman: Yeah. The job of those corrupt badges.
[10.04.2023 12:08:11] The.Watchman: Good.
[10.04.2023 12:08:25] The.Watchman: They only ruin things for what little the folk have.
[10.04.2023 12:08:31] 5th|John.Sherman: Agreed
[10.04.2023 12:08:42] 5th|John.Sherman: Damned corporate security is all they are
[10.04.2023 12:08:55] The.Watchman: Navy ain't no better with upholdin' the shamble that is the "law"
[10.04.2023 12:09:18] 5th|John.Sherman: On most days Id take offence to that but I have to agree
[10.04.2023 12:09:33] 5th|John.Sherman: We try, though
[10.04.2023 12:09:50] The.Watchman: Oh yeah? You try when innocents are thrown to the cells in Texas?
[10.04.2023 12:09:54] The.Watchman: Workin' till they die?
[10.04.2023 12:10:41] 5th|John.Sherman: Theres no proof that their innocents, but I dont know
[10.04.2023 12:10:44] 5th|John.Sherman: I dont decide the law
[10.04.2023 12:10:49] 5th|John.Sherman: I fight and thats it
[10.04.2023 12:11:00] 5th|John.Sherman: And what do you do
[10.04.2023 12:11:00] The.Watchman: Who are you fightin'?
[10.04.2023 12:11:11] 5th|John.Sherman: Outcasts mostly
[10.04.2023 12:11:17] The.Watchman: Outcasts huh?
[10.04.2023 12:11:18] 2023-04-10 12:11:19 SMT Traffic control alert: Zima has requested to dock
[10.04.2023 12:11:24] 5th|John.Sherman: Damned slavers is what they are
[10.04.2023 12:11:32] 5th|John.Sherman: Last I heard, atleast
[10.04.2023 12:11:37] The.Watchman: Same shit with Liberty.
[10.04.2023 12:11:43] The.Watchman: Government ain't a shining beacon of hope.
[10.04.2023 12:11:46] 5th|John.Sherman: Same shit everywhere
[10.04.2023 12:12:43] The.Watchman: Nah. Liberty is close to greatness. We just gotta root out the evil.
[10.04.2023 12:13:06] 5th|John.Sherman: Depends on the definition of evil
[10.04.2023 12:13:20] The.Watchman: The bastards who prey on the innocent workers of Liberty?
[10.04.2023 12:13:30] The.Watchman: Who toss people into cells to meet a goddamn quota?
[10.04.2023 12:13:42] The.Watchman: All part of a cursed system to churn out slaves in the mines.
[10.04.2023 12:13:49] 5th|John.Sherman: Their pieces of crap, no doubt about it
[10.04.2023 12:14:04] 2023-04-10 12:14:05 SMT Traffic control alert: Destotic has requested to dock
[10.04.2023 12:14:06] 5th|John.Sherman: Asshats who deserve to be shot out an airlock
[10.04.2023 12:14:19] 5th|John.Sherman: But evil? A bit too far, dont you think?
[10.04.2023 12:14:23] The.Watchman: Yeah, so, whatcha gonna do 'bout it when your "bosses" are causin' the people misery?
[10.04.2023 12:14:33] The.Watchman: They are evil. They only care for themselves.
[10.04.2023 12:14:49] 5th|John.Sherman: And so do I. And so do you, no doubt
[10.04.2023 12:14:53] 5th|John.Sherman: The difference is how we care
[10.04.2023 12:15:12] 5th|John.Sherman: We do what we do 'cause we think its right
[10.04.2023 12:15:32] The.Watchman: Oh yeah, 'cause I'm sure as fuck throwing people into jail, stealin' their hard earned wages, n' making corrupt deals with
[10.04.2023 12:15:33] The.Watchman: my pals.
[10.04.2023 12:15:43] The.Watchman: Fuck you. You can't excuse 'em.
[10.04.2023 12:15:50] 5th|John.Sherman: Not that way
[10.04.2023 12:16:07] 5th|John.Sherman: To be quite frank. I wouldn't be mad if someone went and liberated those prisons
[10.04.2023 12:16:24] 5th|John.Sherman: I have no doubt their are people in there that dont deserve to be in there
[10.04.2023 12:16:35] 5th|John.Sherman: But I cant do anything, so dont blame me
[10.04.2023 12:16:47] The.Watchman: Yes. You can. You can go against them.
[10.04.2023 12:16:53] The.Watchman: You're willin' working for 'em.
[10.04.2023 12:17:02] The.Watchman: You help em' progress by upholding their bullshit.
[10.04.2023 12:17:17] 5th|John.Sherman: Sometimes you have to change the place from within
[10.04.2023 12:17:21] 5th|John.Sherman: Im bidding my time
[10.04.2023 12:17:30] 5th|John.Sherman: And killing Outcasts is a decent way of doing it
[10.04.2023 12:17:57] 5th|John.Sherman: Going rogue and popping off a navy pilot or two wont do anything
[10.04.2023 12:18:03] The.Watchman: Oh yeah? Whatcha gonna do when everyone around you is dying?
[10.04.2023 12:18:07] The.Watchman: You think you're gonna become a big shot?
[10.04.2023 12:18:20] The.Watchman: Cause sounds like to me they're just gonna do a big shit on you n' leave you.
[10.04.2023 12:18:28] The.Watchman: System's rigged, buddy.
[10.04.2023 12:18:31] 5th|John.Sherman: Depends on how stupid high command is *chuckles*
[10.04.2023 12:18:35] 5th|John.Sherman: Yeah it is rigged
[10.04.2023 12:18:42] The.Watchman: Their pockets are too deep to let change happen.
[10.04.2023 12:18:45] 5th|John.Sherman: But I've got a life to live
[10.04.2023 12:18:48] The.Watchman: Gotta burn it down n' reform it all.
[10.04.2023 12:18:50] The.Watchman: So do we all.
[10.04.2023 12:18:51] 5th|John.Sherman: And living on the run isint for me
[10.04.2023 12:19:00] The.Watchman: Ya think I chose this willingly? I'd rather be with friends n family.
[10.04.2023 12:19:01] 2023-04-10 12:19:01 SMT Traffic control alert: Magik has requested to dock
[10.04.2023 12:19:10] 5th|John.Sherman: Whats stopping you then?
[10.04.2023 12:19:21] 5th|John.Sherman: Other than the whole rebel thing which I partially respect
[10.04.2023 12:19:34] The.Watchman: That the system is fucking everyone I love n' care for?
[10.04.2023 12:19:46] 5th|John.Sherman: Well, fair enough then
[10.04.2023 12:19:49] The.Watchman: They gotta sit there, take it up the ass, n' my friends get hauled away by those COP ASSHOLES.
[10.04.2023 12:19:51] The.Watchman: FUCK.
[10.04.2023 12:20:05] The.Watchman: *grumbles, angrily exhaling*
[10.04.2023 12:20:11] 5th|John.Sherman: Jesus, alright then
[10.04.2023 12:20:42] 5th|John.Sherman: Next LPI bastard you see, you get a free kill from me
[10.04.2023 12:21:04] The.Watchman: Real fuckin' shame some folk are working for the wrong people. These fuckers will drown without the help of others.
[10.04.2023 12:21:14] The.Watchman: Power's always been in the hands of everyone else.
[10.04.2023 12:21:21] The.Watchman: Fuckin'... Aaugh.
[10.04.2023 12:21:27] 5th|John.Sherman: Things will change
[10.04.2023 12:21:30] The.Watchman: Howdy, Freelancer.
[10.04.2023 12:21:30] 5th|John.Sherman: Count on that
[10.04.2023 12:21:32] The.Watchman: You bet that will.
[10.04.2023 12:21:48] Del_Tarrant: hi
[10.04.2023 12:21:58] 5th|John.Sherman: Although I have no doubt it will come much more silently than most people think
[10.04.2023 12:22:02] 5th|John.Sherman: Howdy
[10.04.2023 12:22:23] The.Watchman: Can't be in silence. All rigged, remember?
[10.04.2023 12:22:25] The.Watchman: House always wins.
[10.04.2023 12:22:56] 5th|John.Sherman: Well, I guess your right
[10.04.2023 12:23:33] The.Watchman: Howdy, Freelancer.
[10.04.2023 12:23:40] 5th|John.Sherman: Howdy there, pilot
[10.04.2023 12:23:42] Ammon: Greetings.
[10.04.2023 12:24:01] The.Watchman: So, that climbin' up the vinetree.
[10.04.2023 12:24:15] The.Watchman: How's it workin' out for ya? How long have you been doin' it? How far did ya' get?
[10.04.2023 12:24:16] 5th|John.Sherman: A vinetree with nails glued to it
[10.04.2023 12:25:01] 5th|John.Sherman: I've made it to Lt Commander within a short period, turns out being the most active of the fleet pays off
[10.04.2023 12:25:15] Rules Tip: Do not threaten a player with reports or sanctions. If you see someone breaking server rules - help them. If that does not work - report them to the administration team on the Forums.
[10.04.2023 12:25:16] The.Watchman: Short, huh. Like, what, a few weeks?
[10.04.2023 12:25:37] The.Watchman: And all it took was for you to beat up some orange frankensteins?
[10.04.2023 12:25:46] 5th|John.Sherman: Took me a couple of months to get to Lt, and a couple of weeks to get Lt Commander
[10.04.2023 12:26:14] 5th|John.Sherman: Yep, turns out engaging an Outcast fleet is considered impressive
[10.04.2023 12:27:01] The.Watchman: A Lieutenant Commander huh. I ain't too familiar with Fifth's structure.
[10.04.2023 12:27:32] 5th|John.Sherman: I'd explain it all but It would take awhile
[10.04.2023 12:27:43] 5th|John.Sherman: And anyway, I doubt that would be intresting
[10.04.2023 12:27:54] The.Watchman: So guessin' ya some sorta... middie or so.
[10.04.2023 12:28:57] 5th|John.Sherman: Kind of. Its not that high of a rank but It gives me command over the ensigns and Lts
[10.04.2023 12:29:13] The.Watchman: Figures.
[10.04.2023 12:29:15] 5th|John.Sherman: Oh yeah, and a sweet as liberty siege cruiser
[10.04.2023 12:29:31] The.Watchman: And what do you think ya be able to do when you're up there in the tree?
[10.04.2023 12:29:45] 5th|John.Sherman: Hell If I know
[10.04.2023 12:29:56] The.Watchman: So what's the point of climbin'?
[10.04.2023 12:29:58] 5th|John.Sherman: Actually, there is one thing. Ever heard of the ROS?
[10.04.2023 12:30:03] The.Watchman: Yeah, those bandits.
[10.04.2023 12:30:08] The.Watchman: I've been watchin'
[10.04.2023 12:30:10] 5th|John.Sherman: Rebels of Sirius
[10.04.2023 12:30:21] The.Watchman: When I get some better gear, I'ma smoke em' bastards.
[10.04.2023 12:30:24] 5th|John.Sherman: I hear they have a slave trade going on
[10.04.2023 12:30:33] The.Watchman: Fuckers prayin' on folk in these parts.
[10.04.2023 12:30:38] The.Watchman: // preyin*
[10.04.2023 12:30:38] 5th|John.Sherman: Im thinking of putting together a task force to stop them
[10.04.2023 12:30:46] The.Watchman: *scoffs*
[10.04.2023 12:30:52] The.Watchman: As if Liberty's gonna care.
[10.04.2023 12:31:08] 5th|John.Sherman: Ehhh, you never know
[10.04.2023 12:31:15] 5th|John.Sherman: Well, you kinda know
[10.04.2023 12:31:27] The.Watchman: How 'bout you tell me where they're around, and I'll try to round up some boys to deal with 'em?
[10.04.2023 12:31:41] Death: MNS-Sparrow was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[10.04.2023 12:31:51] 5th|John.Sherman: I've seen them fly around New York alot
[10.04.2023 12:31:57] The.Watchman: Yeah, they lurk here too.
[10.04.2023 12:31:59] 5th|John.Sherman: After the battle we encountered two of them
[10.04.2023 12:32:13] The.Watchman: They like to loiter by the lanes, then buzz around the fields.
[10.04.2023 12:32:15] 5th|John.Sherman: But I had to return to base because I lost alot of blood during the battle with the Outcasts
[10.04.2023 12:32:28] 5th|John.Sherman: Jesus, I still feel like shit after that
[10.04.2023 12:32:31] The.Watchman: Outcasts are messin' up Liberty, huh?
[10.04.2023 12:32:48] 5th|John.Sherman: Yeah, whole ass fleet jumped near Norfolk
[10.04.2023 12:32:53] The.Watchman: What the fuck.
[10.04.2023 12:32:57] 5th|John.Sherman: We won with zero loses of course
[10.04.2023 12:33:14] 5th|John.Sherman: Which suprised me a ton
[10.04.2023 12:33:19] 2023-04-10 12:33:19 SMT Traffic control alert: Destotic has requested to dock
[10.04.2023 12:33:32] The.Watchman: Surprisin', considering what they're not capable of.
[10.04.2023 12:33:50] 5th|John.Sherman: I dont know what they were planning, jumping in like that
[10.04.2023 12:34:03] The.Watchman: Doin' what those orange frankensteins do best.
[10.04.2023 12:34:09] The.Watchman: Being freaks and trying to fuck everyone else.
[10.04.2023 12:34:11] 5th|John.Sherman: Being an annoyance
[10.04.2023 12:34:30] 5th|John.Sherman: Anyway, back to the ROS
[10.04.2023 12:35:10] The.Watchman: What 'bout them.
[10.04.2023 12:35:16] The.Watchman: They're bandits, no more, no less.
[10.04.2023 12:35:31] The.Watchman: There's only one solution for 'em.
[10.04.2023 12:35:33] 5th|John.Sherman: If High Command denies my request for the anti-ROS taskforce, Ill have to work... outside of the law
[10.04.2023 12:35:51] The.Watchman: You said so yourself, those badges are supposed to deal with them.
[10.04.2023 12:36:04] 5th|John.Sherman: Well their doing a bad job at it
[10.04.2023 12:36:13] The.Watchman: No shit. They don't care.
[10.04.2023 12:36:14] 5th|John.Sherman: Those two ROS pilots were allowed to pass on by
[10.04.2023 12:36:29] 5th|John.Sherman: I couldnt do anything 'cause you know...
[10.04.2023 12:36:29] The.Watchman: That's why folk rely on us freedom fighters to help keep the peace.
[10.04.2023 12:36:31] 5th|John.Sherman: Blood loss
[10.04.2023 12:36:47] The.Watchman: The hell are you doing flyin' instead of getting juiced up in a refirmary?
[10.04.2023 12:37:02] 5th|John.Sherman: It was an easy fix apparently
[10.04.2023 12:37:14] 5th|John.Sherman: Even the doc was impressed
[10.04.2023 12:37:23] The.Watchman: Oh yeah, so easy, that you couldn't handle some scabs?
[10.04.2023 12:38:00] 5th|John.Sherman: There was blood coming out of my head, It wasnt a few small cuts
[10.04.2023 12:38:28] 5th|John.Sherman: As I said, it was a fast recovery
[10.04.2023 12:38:35] The.Watchman: How the f-...
[10.04.2023 12:38:41] 2023-04-10 12:38:41 SMT Traffic control alert: Destotic has requested to dock
[10.04.2023 12:38:41] 5th|John.Sherman: I dont know alright
[10.04.2023 12:38:57] The.Watchman: Special kinda somethin' to be flying after that.
[10.04.2023 12:38:57] 5th|John.Sherman: Just... nevermind
[10.04.2023 12:39:45] 5th|John.Sherman: Anyway, since the police wont do jack shit about those pirates I was thinking of putting together a small group to hunt them
[10.04.2023 12:39:53] The.Watchman: Uh-huh. You said it.
[10.04.2023 12:39:59] The.Watchman: And why not leave it to the local free fighters?
[10.04.2023 12:40:10] 5th|John.Sherman: How well equipped are you lot?
[10.04.2023 12:40:26] The.Watchman: Well, so far, just me at the 'mo - but I know others who'd sure as hell kick them out.
[10.04.2023 12:40:33] The.Watchman: I know the Xenos hate 'em.
[10.04.2023 12:40:41] 5th|John.Sherman: Well, bring them together then
[10.04.2023 12:41:01] 5th|John.Sherman: Ill help out... If I dont get shot at by the Xenos of course
[10.04.2023 12:41:10] The.Watchman: And what, you'll leave Pennsylvania alone?
[10.04.2023 12:41:43] 5th|John.Sherman: I dont know. I do have a drunkard of a brother I have to watch out for here
[10.04.2023 12:41:50] The.Watchman: Oh yeah?
[10.04.2023 12:41:56] The.Watchman: What - he a Rogue or somethin?
[10.04.2023 12:42:03] 5th|John.Sherman: No, hes a trader
[10.04.2023 12:42:07] 5th|John.Sherman: And a shit one at that
[10.04.2023 12:42:15] The.Watchman: How the fuck do you manage that?
[10.04.2023 12:42:31] 5th|John.Sherman: No, I dont have to look out for him in that way
[10.04.2023 12:42:49] 5th|John.Sherman: I just need to stick close so he doesnt get himself killed
[10.04.2023 12:42:56] The.Watchman: How's that?
[10.04.2023 12:43:01] The.Watchman: He gonna fly into an asteroid or somethin'?
[10.04.2023 12:43:32] 5th|John.Sherman: *Chuckles* Probably, but it's more likely he'll run into rogues or something
[10.04.2023 12:43:49] The.Watchman: Yeah, well...
[10.04.2023 12:44:01] 2023-04-10 12:44:02 SMT Traffic control alert: Destotic has requested to dock
[10.04.2023 12:44:13] The.Watchman: Be good if Liberty stopped killin' the free fighters so we can bring peace
[10.04.2023 12:44:23] The.Watchman: Even better if Liberty just fucks off from here.
[10.04.2023 12:44:46] 5th|John.Sherman: Wish I could change it, you seem alright, and I assume the rest of the free fighters are like you
[10.04.2023 12:45:05] The.Watchman: Not everyone is like me, pal.
[10.04.2023 12:45:16] The.Watchman: Some are more jump to the gun. I agree in some sentiment. Folk have grown tired.
[10.04.2023 12:45:21] 5th|John.Sherman: Well, fair enough then
[10.04.2023 12:45:34] The.Watchman: I used to bomb Police convoys for the fun of it. Liberating the people n' cargo.
[10.04.2023 12:45:35] Tip: You were a new player once. If you see someone making obvious mistakes, talk to them and help them.
[10.04.2023 12:45:36] 5th|John.Sherman: I'll make sure to look the other way if any free fighters come on by
[10.04.2023 12:45:59] The.Watchman: Can't promise anything, but it'd do you well to not mingle with the people.
[10.04.2023 12:46:06] The.Watchman: You'll probably get left alone then. Maybe. Probably.
[10.04.2023 12:46:09] 5th|John.Sherman: Agreed
[10.04.2023 12:46:22] The.Watchman: Hmmm... Nah. I'd reckon some of the Alliance fighters might want your head.
[10.04.2023 12:46:22] 5th|John.Sherman: Well, I gotta head off
[10.04.2023 12:46:24] The.Watchman: Shame though.
[10.04.2023 12:46:39] The.Watchman: Too bad people who are sick of the tyrany are too spread out.
[10.04.2023 12:46:40] 5th|John.Sherman: Chances are the Outcasts might return
[10.04.2023 12:46:45] The.Watchman: Yeah, figures.
[10.04.2023 12:46:50] The.Watchman: Wonder if anyone's payin' for their heads.
[10.04.2023 12:46:54] CONSOLE: Possible cheating detected: Fab-Bank1
[10.04.2023 12:47:15] 5th|John.Sherman: Practically everyone wants them dead
[10.04.2023 12:47:29] The.Watchman: ...Some.
[10.04.2023 12:47:33] The.Watchman: Who knows.
[10.04.2023 12:47:44] 5th|John.Sherman: Anyway Im off, farewell
[10.04.2023 12:47:51] The.Watchman: Yeah, see you, super-badge.
Something tells me that somethin' more is goin' on. Surely the Alliance ain't letting those orange frankensteins come to trash up Liberty? Hmmm... Nah. That's some tin foil talk. The hell do they think they're doin' in Liberty anyway?