This is Sub Lieutenant Gamo Ujisato reporting in from Planet Holstein, Frankfurt System.
I was teamed up with Watanabe-san for a long range patrol in Sigmas and Frankfurt System. The patrol was going fine until we met a Gas Miner Guild ship in Sigma 17. The miner ordered us to stop, a demand we gracefully complied with. While being very polite, the miner, whose name was Namura Keiji, did not agree with letting us proceed with our mission, insisting on escorting us back to Honshu system.
As I did not want to anger Hitoshi-san, and upon consultation with Watanabe-san about what our line of action should be, I decided to ignore the miner and proceed with the assignment. Sadly, Namura-san started to shoot us, and eventually destroyed Watanabe-san's ship.
The miner then attempted to destroy my ship as well, until I could escape and make it to Frankfurt System.
Watanabe-san is not too injured. Fortunately, I could recover his drop pod. However his raijin is no more. My ship was slightly damaged as well.
I would humbly like to request new orders. It seems our way back to Kusari is blocked for now. Am I to stay in Frankfurt until the issue is resolved diplomatically, or should I attempt to return to Kusari as soon as possible?
All this is quite confusing. If the Guild intends to shoot our patrol on sight, this will make it quite complicated to protect Honshu system and the Sigmas from the Outcasts and Corsairs raiding bands.
You can find attached to this transmission the logs of the encounter.
[KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Ho. Konbanwa, GMG.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Good day, pilots. Please cut your engines. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Eh?
[KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: Konnichiwa GMG *bows*
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Please explain your presence here. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Ho. This is patrol Koku 18.
[KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: Hai. Planet Kurile is on our patrol route
[KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: We checked Sigma 17 situation before g...g..going to Rheinland.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: I understand, thank you for your explanation. Are you aware that 3.1, foreign police and military vessels are only permitted in Guild space with prior authorisation? By Guild law, of course. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: The High Command d..did not inform us?
GMG|Keiji'Namura: I am afraid this is indeed the case. I was under the impression your command would be aware of this. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Are you sure your l...laws are recognized by the Republic of Kusari?
GMG|Keiji'Namura: However, on the basis that there is a misunderstanding, I am happy to make contact to rectify this. I see no reason why they would not be. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: I heard that A...A...Aomori treaty was declared void. And that a new treaty needed to be signed..?
GMG|Keiji'Namura: I am afraid the absence of a treaty does not invalidate Guild law. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Ho perhaps. We are both just Sub Lieutenant, though... We are j..j...just doing what we are told.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Of course, I understand. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: P..Perhaps you should get in touch with the High Command.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Indeed, I will do so. Thank you for your assistance. In the meantime, I am afraid I must escort you back to Kusari space. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: I'm s...sorry, Namura-san, but we are to head to F..F...Frankfurt system.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Were you to head to the Frankfurt system, what would your return route be? [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: We are ordered to m...move via Sigma 13.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: I am afraid that will not be possible. We must proceed to Honshu. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Ho. That's q...q...quite t...t...troublesome.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: I apologise for the inconvenience, but I must insist. Following your return to Kusari space, I am more than happy to iron out any issues with your command. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: We understand your issue. You are e..enforcing Guild's laws, hai?
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Indeed. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: However... We are not enemies, N...No? We fight O...Outcasts and Co...Corsairs.
[KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: I guess it's time for us to re read GMG laws?
[KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Why would you prevent us from h..helping you?
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Of course, The Guild and the Republic enjoy a special relationship. More over, the Kusari Naval Forces are not explicitly banned from Guild space, but the appropriate arrangements must be made before entry. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Ho.. I suppose. What do you think, W...Watanabe-san? Should we disobey orders and r...return to Honshu?
[KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: I don't know right now...
GMG|Keiji'Namura: I am sure your superiors would understand the situation and you would not be punished. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Y..You think?
[KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: Hai. You really sure about it?
GMG|Keiji'Namura: It would be quite extreme for you to face punishment for discovering a misunderstanding. I'm sure the Republic is not so harsh. [KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: Maybe not the Republic. But our Flight Commander sure is
GMG|Keiji'Namura: I am afraid it is likely your Flight Commander is at fault, not yourselves. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: The C...Commander?
[KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: Maybe. But you want to tell him?
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Of course. I will make the necessary inquiries. [KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: Because i don't want to.. But i guess i have to... *sighs*
[KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Well... Namura-san. Could we find a c..c..common ground? Escort us to F..Frankfurt. We will wait there till it's sorted?
GMG|Keiji'Namura: I will be sure to note your assistance in this matter and avoid placing any blame on your shoulders. [KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: Gamo-san? What to do now?
GMG|Keiji'Namura: I am afraid your return route from Frankfurt would be through the Sigmas, again without the necessary arrangements. For now, I must insist we move to Honshu, via Sigma-19. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: You are not a...allowed to make an exception?
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Yes, however given the current circumstances, not at this time. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: The circumstances?
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Violation of Guild law 3.1. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Ho.
[KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Well... I do not know w...what to do. Our c..commander is quite s...scary. She's v...very tall. One day she t..took me by the c...collar. And I c..couldn't get away..
GMG|Keiji'Namura: You just referred to your commander as "him." [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: D...Did I? I'm d..dead.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: I am confused as to whether this is the same person you are talking about. As I say, I will be sure to commend you, rather than berate you, when I make contact with your superiors. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Hitoshi-san is a n...nice person.. But she is v..very passionate.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Of course. She has to be, in her position. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: B..But I'm not sure your o...opinion would matter much to her, no offense, Namura-san.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: That is of course a possibility. Unfortunately, it does not change the fact that we must return to Honshu now. I am ready to escort you there without delay, via Sigma-19. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: E...Eh.. H...H..Hostile?
[KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: What about escorting us to Frankfurt?
[KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Ho... Junker...
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Please cut your engines. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Empty...
[KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: A junker...
[KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: I s...suppose that's alright?
Adhafera: Hi [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Konbanwa?
GMG|Keiji'Namura: KNF pilots, it is time to return to Kusari. Please proceed to the Sigma-19 gate, immediately. [KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: Hi.. *sighs* What about the Junker?
GMG|Keiji'Namura: The Junker is breaking no laws here. [KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: They are criminals
[KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Uh..
GMG|Keiji'Namura: He is free to proceed. As are you. Please engage your cruise engines. [KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: So we are criminals then?
[KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: I hope he's not g...going to Kusari.
Adhafera: Kusari..........why not
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Perhaps it would be wise to move to Kusari, if the Junker is not welcome there. He has a head-start. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: We would, if we d...d..didn't have standing orders.
[KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: Border patrol will take care of him
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Please be aware that refusal to comply with Guild directives will result in ship destruction. Proceed to Sigma-19. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Ho... That's bad. Well... Please accept my s...s...sincere apologies, Namura-san. But we will proceed with our m..m..mission. Let's go, Watanabe-san.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: I am afraid not. [KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: hai.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Proceed to Honshu via Sigma-19, or I will be forced to open fire. This is your final warning. Vacate Guild space. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Ho... Please do not shoot us. We are not allowed to s...shoot civilians.
[KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe: we want to for an hour now
[KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Uh.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Very well. Since you are in violation of Guild law and failing to comply with Guild directives, I must open fire.
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Discharging weapons [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Well that will m...m..make things complicated. Namura-san. Please d..d..do not.
[KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: Ho.. You're f...fast. [KNF]Ni.Shinji.Watanabe was put out of action by GMG|Keiji'Namura (Gun). [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: You're l...lucky I'm not authorized to shoot you..
GMG|Keiji'Namura: Please hold your position. [KNF]Ni.Ujisato.Gamo: You shot Watanabe-san.