To: S.W. and C.L.

[Ramke]

Transmission received!
Sender ID: Izumi Nessel
Sender's Location: Newark Station, New York
Recipient: S.W.; C.L.

We've somehow managed to return unharmed!

We managed to find the wine that you've asked for, in fact John just bought ten of all kinds to be sure... If you don't manage to find his ship lurking around Liberty, then we can arrange a time for him to come by and transfer the package to you.

On the 'side job' that you've asked us to do, we managed to snag everything along the way that we figured you might be interested in. Unfortunately, we couldn't exactly risk trying to find out more information and were content with whatever was publically accessible about them without lingering for too long.

I'm surprised to say that there weren't any Navy patrols that questioned our stay there, but I think we might've just been lucky and found the right time to pass by. The military presence inside Gallia is unreal, if we count them by their battleships alone! They really struck as if they aren't bothering to patrol as often in their core space, I mean, they have the Police doing most of the work in keeping peace. This is what we found on the systems we passed through:

Report

Information about Leeds

We found one battleship, named the Betheny, along our way to Gallia. It was stationed at the jump gate to Edinburgh.

It's likely to prevent their enemies from having access to the gate - very daunting!

[x] [x]

Information about Edinburgh

While passing by to Orkney, we spotted a battleship in the distance and decided to change our direction a bit to catch a glimpse of it.

It was the Castres, likely a staging ground for the system and for the protection of Gaia? I've heard that planet is incredibly important.

[x] [x]

Information about Orkney

There was a huge military presence here in this system, this was the last place that we've seen serious patrols take place. Everything beyond that was a lot more.. relaxed. I was told it was the gateway to Gallia itself, so it makes sense!

We managed to notice and find two battleships in this system! The first one was La Riche, the other De Grasse. Both were probably just ensuring peace within the system.

[x] [x] [x] [x]

Information about Languedoc

There was another battleship on the way to the capital. Battleship Montmorency was overlooking and protecting the jump gate leading into Gallia's 'core worlds'. This system seems to have taken big hits from their internal wars...

[x] x]

Information about Dauphine

We didn't encounter anything noteworthy in Dauphine, save for a shipyard named Fourchambault. I'm not sure if this is interesting to you or not - it wasn't clear what it was producing!

[x]

Information about Orleanais

Nothing noteworthy in our path, except for a shipyard, named Maintenon, like in Dauphine. I hope this is of use.

[x]

Information about Ile-de-France

We didn't find anything interesting in this system as we only visited to get what you requested, but there were other Sirian ships flying around and doing trade. There were so many elegant ships! I think Gallic nobility in transit was an amazing sight to see.

[x]

Information about Burgundy

Another battleship was guarding the entryway to Champagne, just ensuring only traffic that they want is passing through?

[x] [x]

Information about Champagne

Yet another battleship, this one named Cambrai, was present near the trade lanes that we passed through.

I think we found a Council presence along the lanes, they seemed to have gained some ground?

[x] [x]

Information about Lorraine

The jump gate was guarded by yet another Valor named Epinal.

[x] x]

Information about Lyonnais

The exit to Kusari's borderworlds was guarded by battleship Vennissieux at the jump gate entryway. This is where our journey inside Gallia stopped.

This system was heavily guarded, much like Orkney.

[x] [x]

That's all we found. I hope I helped at least a little bit. I'll be waiting for a reply.

[Susan Ward]

Transmission; Start
Identification: Operative Susan Ward
Location: Juliet Zero
Encryption: Secure

Good evening Ms. Nessel.

I'm pleased to hear you - along with your follower - could complete the agreed-upon assignment with no difficulties. This data you could gather will be analyzed diligently to increase House Liberty's chances in a full scale conflict close to reach a critical state.

While I am uncertain of which interests you feel compelled to protect, if any, you at least appear to be interested by monetary gains.

We do hope this sum will make up for the H-Fuel expenses and maintenance fees you had to pay to proceed with this assignment.

That said, Ms. Nessel, I have to admit I would be rather interested to know if working for Agency 404 in a more regular way was a possibility you could consider. Now I can understand the term of 'Secret agent' has been depicted in countless Holo Movies and that it may sound quite dangerous, perhaps even exciting.

But those depictions could not be farther from the truth. As a matter of fact, Liberty Security Forces uses agents since centuries. Those people are often part of a larger information gathering network. A few of them are even tasked to fulfill difficult missions. From the shadows they operate in, these people probably saved more lives than any military organization could have.
By all means, such an occupation would either way lead to fair rewards and you could certainly count on hefty monetary transactions for your services.

I can understand such an opening might be disturbingly surprising, Ms. Nessel. There is no pressure however, and you are free to decline this opportunity. Regardless, I would be obliged if you abstained from revealing this offer to your friend, 'John'. He is certainly a remarkable individual, but his rather flamboyant past makes it hard to trust him, especially for people with my occupation.

To conclude, I believe Mr. Lonnigan will probably try to contact you to see with your friend when his precious bottles can be delivered.

Have a good day, Ms. Nessel.

Transmission: End

[Internity]

Transmission: Start
Identification: Operative C. L.
Location: Texas System
Encryption: Secure

Hello Ms Nessel,

I am happy to hear that everything went smooth. Thank you for your work, this will come in handy for our future plans.
Now, about the other side of the "expedition". My bottles...

Please meet me in Planet Pittsburgh's orbit on 15 of October, between 22:00 and 23:00 Sirius Time* //(*Server Time)
If you cannot arrive at this time, please notify me.

Take care freelancer,

C. L.
Transmission Ended.

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LNS Ithaca