- Incoming transmission -
- Identification : Charles Earl Bolles -
- Callsign : Black_Bart -
- Location : Planet Gran Canaria, Omega-49 -
- Destination : Zoner Defense Force ; channel open to the ICMG[SL88G]Triplite -
- Opening message... -
Greetings.
Let me introduce myself : My name is Charles Earl Bolles, also known as "Black Bart" for some miners and traders. No matters my reputation in Bretonia or Rheinland, I do from my best to stay in good terms with some factions like the Zoners (and them particularly), the Red Hessian Army and the IMG. I'm sure none of them could report any bad behavior from me.
Because I had heared the news about Freeport-1 attack, I decided to resupply the station with H-Fuel. No matters the way I obtained this commodity, I gave it to the Zoners of Freeport-1 without waiting any retribution.
As I undocked from the base after my delivery, I saw an Orca gunboat belonging to a BHG Core pilot calling himself "Silmaril". I was busy to calculate the coordinates for Gran Canaria, where I use to spend my time when I'm not in space. I was not yet at cruise speed when a CD launched from the Orca hit my hull and stopped my ship. The pilot identified as "Silmaril" told me to hold ; I demanded him if he had the true intention to violate a No-Fire Zone. The only response I received was : "You're unlawful and now you will die".
Then the gunboat immediately opened fire on me. I tried to escape, but I soon realised I had no choice than returning fire, despite I was in the NFZ too. The conflict found an issue when a ICMG vessel identified as "Triplite" came to the station and asked the hunter to cease fire.
After some reflexion, I've decided to report this incident to the Zoners : usually the Guild and the Guild Core respect the NFZ. I recorded the talk I had with Silmaril and the ICMG[SL88G]Triplite. There is a copy :
I hope this fact won't be ignored. I've always been in good terms with the Zoners.