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Classification: The Expendables personnel only.

I. Executive Summary
Operational stop at Baltimore Shipyard for repairs. The objective was simple:
acquire high-quality repairs for Omega-S1 vessel and gauge local traffic.
The situation evolved into a multi-faction interaction involving Liberty Navy, Lane Hackers, and independent contractors.

While the primary objective was successful, the engagement provided critical, albeit chaotic, intelligence on potential assets in the region.

II. Strategic Contacts & Intelligence
1. The Gaelic Wyvern Inn (Asset: Chef - Morale)

Assessment: Highly valuable.

Action: Established rapport. They are neutral, discreet, and capable of moral boosting food preparation - essential when the Valkyrie’s crew returns home.
I paid them generously to ensure future priority service.

2. Lane Hackers / "Chloe" (Asset: Research & Development)

Identity: );--Misconfig named "Chloe"

Assessment: Chaotic neutral. High technical proficiency, low impulse control.

Opportunity: Subject confirmed existence of a specialized "research division." I initiated a soft inquiry regarding "commodities" needed for
all kinds of research.

Status: Potential trade partner. They need materials - we need hardware that doesn't exist on official manifests.

Note: Subject is easily bribed with sweets like Gingerbread or Eggnog.

3. Unidentified Cloaked Vessel - "The Specter"

Identity: [R]-Double.Down

Assessment: Arrogant but skilled. Could be an asset.

Interaction: Hostile-adjacent banter. Subject attempted to provoke Navy assets.

Resolution: Transferred 25,000 credits to purchase "silence" for my 'medication abuse'.
A small price to keep a wild card from drawing unwanted attention to our transponders.

4. Zoner Explorer

Identity: Zoners|Ultimatum

Intel: Questioned regarding signal intercepts from the Valkyrie.

Result: Negative contact. The silence from the deep space remains unbroken.

III. Incident Report: Medical/Psychological
Subject: Cpt. Lia "The Sparrow" Brenner
Incident Type: PTSD and Hallucination - Auditory and Visual

During the interaction, I experienced a momentary break in situational awareness.
Trigger unknown - possibly the stress of a specific frequency in the shipyard traffic.
I hallucinated the presence of deceased crewman Heinrich and verbalized a combat warning on the open channel.

Mitigation:
Cover story established immediately: "Adverse reaction to medication."

The cover was accepted by local traffic, though it drew concern from Ozei.

Action: I must increase dosage regulation before public dockings. We cannot afford for "The Sparrow" to look like a broken wing.

IV. Unit Status
[EX]-Raven: Rendezvous successful. Officer morale improved by supply of "Dragon Fang" and "Sweet Mead." His piloting remains... enthusiastic.

[EX]-Crux: Location unknown. Last seen Ithaca. Priority is to re-establish contact.

The Flock: Still dark. Hydroponics and general status unkown. We must secure better communications with the Valkyrie.

V. Next Steps
1. Proceed to system Vespucci for intel gathering as discussed with Raven.

2. Follow up with Lane Hacker "Chloe" regarding the an exchange.

3. Locate Crux.

They erased our names, but they cannot erase our hunger. We carry on.


Signed,
Cpt. Lia "The Sparrow" Brenner