Incoming Transmission...
Origin: Dublin
Subject: Fired on Friendlies!
Hello Corsairs,
I have to say, I am quite dismayed right now. There I was, in Dublin, getting more gold for you Cretian folks, when, lo and behold, I get shot at. Who did I get shot at? None other than a Corsair Gunboat, one Ell-Morro. And what am I getting shot at for? For supplying the materials for the very ship he's flying.
Two Cruisers, two Gunships, and an Odin, just waiting for my artifact-carrying self to leave Cretian orbit. What kind of a gauntlet is that? And what a bit of loyalty to your friends, a nice shot in the arse. Lovely, really. Really bloody lovely. Something has to be done about this, I swear!
~Jason Addler, captain of LosSnuggleros
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[8:32:45 PM] Dusty Lens: Oh no, let me get that. Hello? Oh it's my grandma. She says to be roleplay.
[12:49:19 AM] Elgatodiablo: You know its nice that you have all that proof and all, Bacon... but I just don't believe you.
Hola Amigo. It is I, Gaspar De La Vega of the BlackSails. I believe we have ran into each other a few times.
Although I cannot speak for the leadership of the Black Sails or the Corsair Council, I can say you do us Corsairs a great deed for bringing us supplies and regular payments of gold which I have escorted you with in all the way to Crete where you were more than welcome as a guest in our great house. It is rare to find people with such loyalty today, many traders and smugglers who have been reliable in the past have been spotted running trade routes for our enemies instead of us.
With that said, your recent episode with this so-called Ell-Morro will be something I will attend to personally. I have been through the recent landing logs from Crete of our Imperator class gunboat and have not seen this ship you speak of which leads me to believe he may be based out of the Omega systems, possible Freeport 1 or my god even my former base of Cadiz. I am sure the Corsair Council will be interested in this event since there have been other recent acts of insubordination by people calling themselves "corsairs." Believe me these people share nothing in common with our people. Their judgment in this matter will of course be enforced with swift justice.
Regarding the Hessians. We have encountered that gaggle before and dispatched them. It is a shame one of our war patrols did not spot them active so close to Crete. We would have enjoyed the light exercise.
ID: Vilkas
Location: Omicron eta, base: UNKNOWN
Subject: ell-morro accident
Who are you agian? Well the copy of your ID card would be welcome before you make such applications. Anyhow I'm still not sure about what can be done to that corsair. Seems he ain't did nothing wrong except that showed to be quite mentaly unstable and his lack of basic comunication skills. Do you know how much times we hear "We are helping our Corsairs" just to be safe? While the cargo actually goes to some sort of 3th party or even worse to our enemies?
Oh no need to jump to conclusions right away. I'm not calling you one of those. But perhaps this should accelerate one issue. I think we need to make a list of trusted smugglers. Becouse how we have it now is quite messed up.
Heh, Vilkas came before I do. Indeed, I agree with him. Let us know who you are and we will forward your request to the Council of Elders.
As for the "guests" in Omicron Gamma, You will leave your image technician all my congratulations, that's a nice work he made here. I believe in the corsair warfleet defending Omicron Gamma and that will never happen.
Incoming Transmission...
Origin: Dublin
Subject: Fired on Friendlies!
Wait, wait, wait a second...
So, first, I have the 'Sails telling me that I am a valued friend that they will protect, and then I have the 'Sails telling me to blow off until I tell them who I am. Dear me, what exactly is going on here? Who put monkeys in charge of the diplomatic channel? I was rather expecting someone competent, such as the Benitez or Brotherhood to review this, but it seems that some of the 'Sails can't tell one hole from the other.
Listen, now, if you're confused as to who I am, ask Vega. He seems to know who I am, and he brings quite a bit of honour to your organization. Maybe you all should take some communications lessons from him, 'eh?
I guess people can't really trust the words of an honest merchant these days, either. Would I really take the time and effort to put this transmission out if I thought that someone smart would receive it? I mean, anyone or his mother could figure out which transmissions are fraudulent and which ones aren't.
And if I had tried to edit something, it would look like this:
So, instead of trying to find the any key for those eight hours a day, maybe you should take a break and check the radar...
So, now, can someone with a little authority look at this? The chimps have had their field day.
~Jason Addler, captain of LosSnuggleros
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[8:32:45 PM] Dusty Lens: Oh no, let me get that. Hello? Oh it's my grandma. She says to be roleplay.
[12:49:19 AM] Elgatodiablo: You know its nice that you have all that proof and all, Bacon... but I just don't believe you.
I have failed to see an ID on your ship trader, and I have failed to see an IFF tag on your ship as well. Since you have an rude attitude as well, I guess it's that long mouth that got you pirated. Problem I see here is that Sails are bit aggressive and believe that Corsair can bring that gold as well! So you see, gold or not, you are the guest in our House and heading on with insults isn't the way to get settlement.
I also must point out that he did not stop you heading towards Gamma, he stopped you in Dublin, where you could have taken that gold to Kusari or New York as far as the corsair was concerned. He should have offered you the escort for the price he asked. According to our laws, no breaches occurred.
HOWEVER, the way the corsair talked disgusts me. 3mil tax? What does that mean? TAX? In DUBLIN!?
Are you a damn customs officer Hermano?! Or a countdown timer? I don't know who gave you a gunboat or who's gunboat you've stolen but deck cleaners at Cadiz have more wit than you. I am not in a position to order him around, but I advise Council to fine the gunboat for half that he took.
ID: Vilkas
Location: Omicron eta, base: UNKNOWN
Subject: ell-morro accident
Hmm.. another one. Actually I do not understand how some other corsairs can hold their guns after such statements made.
But simply keep this in mind. Just becouse you make few shipments a week it doesn't allow to order how I should I act in my space, neither insult me or my nation.
Since I have rought understanding of diplomacy I'll sit low for a while.