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NN LOG FOR: HANAMURA, NODOKA [0d1413d3-c14c-4075-a211-ccad80e150d2]
Log Number 003-D
Date/Time: July 27th, 823 AS | 03:17 Universal Time
Location: Hudson Jumpgate, Hamburg System, Rheinland Space
Subject: Out of the Frying Pan : Part 4/8 The Sunrider leaves the jump gate, facing the tradelane towards the RNC Westfalen. Nodoka and her AIs stare out into visible space, looking at what Hamburg has to offer. Well, here we are. Rheinland. Let's take it all in girls. Feels.. mundane.
Kinda does, doesn't it, Pale Bride? Nodoka yawns.
Best we get a move on, lest unlawfuls crack wise. Nodoka's ship moves towards the Trade lane to the Westfalen. All is normal through the tradelane, no interruptions, nor hostilities along the tradelane.
Alright.. Up ahead is Planet Hamburg. You want to stop there to resupply? H-fuel quantities are nominal - We should be fine as is, Hanamura-sensei.
Very well. How long until we get in comms radius of Malta? We'll need to be in Omega-41 to be at the edge of communicable space from our ship, but it'd be safer to transmit from a Freeport in either the Omegas or Omnicrons. Alarms go off in her cockpit, signifying a interruption in the trade lane. Three Red Hessians greet her, seeking something from her. Guten abend, Freelancer. We'd like those AI you have onboard. Nodoka analyzes her situation - Three Hessian Valkyries vs One Sunrider. The Rheinland ships are bound to be armed with Tachyon-hardened shields, given the Rheinland Military has a fondness towards Tachyon guns, making her Laser/Proton/Pulse loadout especiallly powerful against their shields, making for a quick penetration and kill on their ships. Nodoka signals to Pale Bride, and then responds to the inquiry by the Hessians.
Why are you so interested in my AI? They are giving off their Serial numbers, they're prototypes, and would be of quite a bit of worth on the black market. Say goodbye to your friends, or we'll take them by force.
When I'm done with you, podding will be the worst of your worries - I'm going to blast open your Escape pods and let you [redacted] choke on Vacuum. Pale Bride! Lock up the leader! Let's show these hooligans what happens when you mess with me! Angriff! Angreifen und töten, dass lästige Besserwisser! Attack! Attack and kill that annoying wiseacre! Realizing she'd pissed them off, Nodoka pushes the ship to it's limits, and flies towards her opponents, taking slight shield hits from the pass. Nodoka cuts the engines, and turns the ship around, still flying in the direction of the Westfalen, and fires back at the Hessian leader, accellerating closer and firing back. Amazing, not even one second in Rheinland, and we piss off someone. Sugoi desu yo.Honya says, speaking sarcastically.
Shut up and do what you're best at! The Hessian ships are close to breaching Nodoka's Shields, Just as Nodoka has started dealing hull damage to the leader. Pale Bride takes it upon herself to fire off the Sidewinder at the Valkyrie - the pilot not expecting it, as well as being too close to Nodoka to be able to counter, the Missile hits the cockpit, sending the entire front of the ship ablaze, the ship slowing down, only for a massive explosion to follow, killing the pilot and leaving nothing but small remains of what once was a Valkyrie fighter. The other two ships, spurred on by their comrade's death, push their engines to maximum thrust, and close in on Nodoka. Now would be a VERY good time to leave! Nodoka enables the cruise engines, and attempts to escape, but, by sacrificing startup time for a secure getaway, releases a series of Nuclear mines, which the pilots fall for, leaving their ships totalled. Nodoka Restores the Normal Power Loads, and proceeds off into the distance. Damn, talk about a big kick in the crotch. I'll say.
Anywho, I'm going to consider our options and get back to you by the time we leave Hamburg. Honya nods towards Nodoka, acknowledging her decision to think on it. The Sunrider approaches Westfalen - A Rheinland Military patrol passes by, off to the left, near the system's sun. Without another word, Nodoka's ship flies towards the trade lane, onward towards Planet Hamburg. Contact, ship approaching from Azimuth 060 towards Null, On the plane at 400SU/s (Sirian Units/second), Ident... Zoner. Zoner? Why are Zoners in House Space? Unknown, recommend Interrogation. Hanamura-sensei?
Sure, It wouldn't hurt to talk. Nodoka's ship passes through the final tradelane relay and sees the Zoner ship nearing her, as she approaches the trade lane. It's a Stock Roc Bomber, suprising for a Zoner, who are known for Fighters loaded out for Exploration and combating the harshest threats Nomad and Edge Space can throw at them, but a Bomber, usually known for a more offensive role, was a surprise. Running NN-GUID check on Zoners Gold 13-7... Name: Marisa Kita. Race: Kusarian, Nationality: Zoner, Age... 24. Gender, Female. Possible alignment.. Friendly. Nodoka moves her ship in the flight path of the Zoners Roc.
Zoners Gold 13-7, could you please cut your engines? I'd like to talk to you. Uhhh... Okay.Marisa's slightly chalant and reserved voice cuts through the channel with finesse and ease. Marisa's ship halts before Nodoka. There's a eerie silence before Nodoka chimes in with a strangely cheerful
How's it going? Marisa sighs, thankful that the Freelancer wasn't working for some Hessians or some other unlawful group. I'm doing well.
Where are you heading? Heading to Liberty, Actually. Coming all the way from Delta. Nodoka, concerned about the pilot in front of her, replies rather sternly.
I'd advise against that. Just left Liberty - The LSF and Liberty Navy are going at it with each other in New York. Marisa Scoffs, having dealt with a similar hell recently. Heh. Are you not familiar with Delta? We just got out of our own little local war.
No, not really. Well, I'm from Freeport 11. The Order and the Core also have bases in Omicron Delta, and god, do they hate each other.
Recently the Core bombarded the Freeport and killed hundreds of my fellow Zoners over, guess what. Nodoka humors Marisa, and responds.
Let me guess, They thought there was a Nomad on Freeport 11? Far less insignificant.
Caught in the Crossfire? Marisa answers her own question. It was all over a crate of smokes that was commandeered in retribution for them consistently breaking the rules of the Freeport. Nodoka's face rapidly turns to that of unamusement, her opinion of the Core going from Totalitarian Monsters to Incompetent, whining sociopaths in a second's notice. Symbolic retribution, might I add. Honya Interjects. Hanamura-sensei, if we are to hit the Omegas, we need to depart. Nodoka looks to Honya and tries to calm her nerves.
Calm down, Honya. We'll make it. Doesn't hurt to talk to a Zoner. Marisa responds, her video feed shut off on Nodoka's end. You have multiple people in that fighter?
More like two AI that I got when I bought my first ship. Oh, personal AI. This ship has one, but there's no personality or voice package installed - it just saves me the need of a copilot
Honya here is my Navigational and Tactical Advice AI. Then there's Pale Bride that handles Fire Control Systems. Sounds like you have things rather locked down.
Pretty much. There's a moment of silence before Nodoka continues.
Just a heads up, if you're passing near Westfalen onto Hudson - There's Hessians nearby hitting up the trade lanes. A group of them gave me and my AI some trouble. Hm. Where in the Omegas are you headed, Nodoka-san? Nodoka, reluctant to state her intents towards Willams-Mordhauser, being that they're registered on Malta in Outcast Space, simply states
Nowhere in Particular, really. Just exploring Sirius. Never been outside of the House systems. Care for some company?
Yeah, I wouldn't mind some company. I was headed into Liberty to get a bit of peace and quiet, but if it's like you say...Marisa says, reluctant about her previous decision to leave for Liberty. Space is vast, and friends are spread thin. Marisa Kita has sent a Mutual Uplink request. Hanamura-sensei, I expect that you want me to authorize this?
Yes. Go ahead and group us up. Hai, Hanamura-sensei. Nodoka's ship forms up with Marisa, and says to Marisa
Alright then. I'll follow you. Oh, Alright.Marisa says, feeling like a tour guide for her backyard, in a sense. So, I assume you're Kusarian by the name, then?Marisa says as the two ships fly towards the New Berlin Gate Trade Lane, and enter the relay.
Well, Yes and a bit of no. Ah?
I am from Kusari, but I originally came from Sol. Well, didn't we all, in a way? Nodoka chuckles a little.
True. The lane lets Nodoka and Marisa out. Seeing that her Hull has taken damage and that her ship being low on HSSBs (Hot-swappable shield batteries) and Nanobot Canisters, breaks off the formation and heads towards Lubeck Border Station.
I have to stop here for supplies. I'll be out in a second. Alright. Nodoka's ship sends the dock request to Lubeck, and it is immediately granted. She moves towards the docking bay, and proceeds inside. The feeds stops, but does not terminate.
//OOC Notice: This Log is based on a in-world event that took place between me and @Petitioner's Character, Marisa Kita.