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Location: Hamilton Station, Ontario
Sender: Leonardo, Captain of the ITS-Vagabond II
Receiver: LSF Communications Office
Subject: LSF Agent lost, Request for a Search Party
This is Captain Leonardo of the ITS-Vagabond... First, to all of the brave men and women of the LSF, I am sorry to announce the loss of one of your operatives, Charlie Watkins (((=LSF=Charlie.Watkins))) during a battle with a Coalition ship pilot Sean Lee (((SCRA|Sean.Lee)))... I and my crew were unfortunately not much of help, until his ship couldn't take much more fire and imploded from the rip in the hull integrity.
... But I and my crew believe Mr. Watkins isn't lost. We managed to scan the ship wreckage, and his escape pod wasn't there. We tracked the last known coordinates to the middle of the South Ice fields, and when we got there it seems we found a jump hole leading to California.
Escape Pods normally have a great deal of hull integrity, even enough to survive the rigors of Jump Travel. I believe he is somewhere in the California System as we speak.
I am merely suggesting that the LSF do a thorough scan of the system to show any signs of the escape pod of Mr. Watkins. I know the search would be very broad, but I don't believe in leaving a man behind...
We are sorry we cannot be of much further assistance to the LSF apart from the given information we transmitted. If ever... Mr. Watkins is considered MIA, I and my crew will pay our condolences to any of his relatives...
... Signing off.
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(//Hmmm... I'm not officially Zoner... The character's only born from Planet Erie, but my IFF shows I am... How would I get the Freelancer IFF so that I can clearly show I'm not affiliated with the Zoners themselves?)
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Subject: Watkins pod
Captain Leonardo,
We did receive a notice about one of our agents going MIA. Your information may prove to be extremely useful in finding him before he runs out of reserves. We will send the Amundsen, a small mobile research and strike vessel, on the case. Our powerful scanners should allow us to locate him before some pirates. I do believe there is still an active emergency beacon that should respond to our signals.
If you find any more clues, please transfer them to us ASAP. Finding our agent is a priority.
Mister David Copperfield
Director
Liberty Security Force High Command
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General communique
Subject: Watkins pod
The pod was finally located within the California system at 2045 L.A' capital' time. The pod was still showing life-signs. Indicating that Mister Watkins was still alive, but not for an extended period. He was tractored inside the Amundsen and was then transferred to a nearby Navy facility for emergency treatment.
Watkins was responsive to the treatment, within a few days, he'll be fully recovered. Although, he should currently have the needed intellectual and physical power to continue working. A psychologist may also meet him in case a post-traumatic disorder develops itself.
*Leonardo is eating some meat loaf aboard the ITS-Vagabond II as he ponders about the Humanitarian Mission*
*soon throws his hands up in the air in a sign of resignation, then thumps on the bed*
They never end... *sigh*...
*a loud greeting from out of nowhere is heard at his side* "HIIIIIIIII, Leonardo!" Mila calls out in ecstatic glee.
*Leonardo practically falls off the bed in shock*
"Mila! Why are you--"
"Leonardo! LEONARDOOOOOOO!!!" She shakes him in excitement, "We just received a message from the LSF! It's from Mr. Copperfield! It's about Mr. Watkins!"
"Huh? What's the message about?"
"HE SAYS THEY'VE FOUND HIM, LEONARDO!!!" Mila hops around happily, "Isn't that great! They said he's a bit sick, though... But he's gonna be okay!"
"REALLY?! That's great news, Mila! I'll go ahead and contact them right away." *the two soon enter the bridge* "Stevie! Patch up the communications on a secure channel. Location: The LSF."
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Location: ITS-Vagabond II, in orbit above Planet New London
Sender: Leonardo, Captain of the ITS-Vagabond II
Receiver: LSF Communications Office
Subject: LSF Agent lost, Confirmation and Appreciation for Safe Return
This is Captain Leonardo of the ITS-Vagabond II. It is to my knowledge that Mr. Watkins is now safely within the LSF's hands. That is very splendid news to hear about, Mr. Copperfield, considering the fact that even Stokes, the ship's scientist, says the probability of finding him in such a large system, and in an ice field of all places, would be very moot indeed. I am pleased to know that Mr. Watkins is surrounded by dedicated men and women who do their very best in making sure no one is left behind.
Please... Mr. Watkins may have lost a considerable number of credits in having lost his ship during that battle, and that his medical bills may come at a high cost. Even if the LSF may have more than enough to pay for Mr. Watkins, the very least we could further do for him is to donate a sizable amount of credits to fund his recovery, and to get himself back on his feet.
We hope we can be of any further assistance to Mr. Watkins, Sir. We only wish the best for him, and we do not seek any form of reward from anyone... It is fitting enough that we have saved another life... Believe us, Mr. Copperfield. We know.
Thank you for your time, gentlemen... Signing off.
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