**** Incoming Transmission ****
From: Johnathan Sanders
To: Guildcomms, per attention of Theodore Snowpaw
Subject: Zoner guns
Mr Snowpaw,
We typically do not keep Zoner weaponry in store, as we're not the producers of said equipment. Your best bet would probably be the Discordians in Baffin. We're on good terms with them, so I'd wager if you ask them nicely, they'll grant a request for such weapons. Like with Bounty Hunter and GMG made equipment, you usually do not draw anyone's ire by using Zoner made guns.
**** Transmission Closed ****
Wide awake in a world that sleeps, enduring thoughts, enduring scenes. The knowledge of what is yet to come.
From a time when all seems lost, from a dead man to a world, without restraint, unafraid and free.
Mostly retired Discovery member. May still visit from time to time.
** C O N N E C T I N G ** ** ** ** C O N N E C T I N G ** ** ** ** C O N N E C T I N G **
** CONNECTION ESTABLISHED SUCCESSFULLY **
[font=Fixedsys]
Combat Action Report, Tau 23:
Today we encountered a strange signal of a huge ship in Tau 23. When we approached, we saw that it was an [color=#FFFFFF]alien Cruiser, one of these shiny blue translucent aliens. It tried to communicate with us, but after what happened in Dublin, Colonial pilots decided to engage and I assisted.
It was a dangerous fight, as every salvo of the Cruiser ripped off the bomber shields in seconds at medium range. Still, we were able to take out the ship in Tau 37.
A small, very agile and fast Nomad ship managed to escape.
Brigid O'Shaunessy
[font=Fixedsys][color=#CCFFFF]*** TRANSMISSION STANDBY FOR ANSWER ***
1. Name and vessel type : Rabat / IMG|Holledau[R]
2. Location : Tau-23 Java
1426h / Aug 19th
After mining niobium ore in sector B2, I returned to Java to pick up a distress call from a
ship named =MR-Guardian.Of.Malta.
Several Outcast ships were aparently attacking Malta and Traders arriving or leaving the station.
Unfortunately, my screen camera suffered a malfunction so no pictures or transcripts could be copied.
An emergancy message was posted in the chennels to call for backup.
Brigid O'Shaunessy amongst others responded and engaged the enemy which consisted of at least 2
fighters and 2 gunboats, some of which belonging to 101st.
I managed to take my Hegemon safely back to Java and readied my fighter to engage.
Aware of my recruitement status, I waitid until backup arrived and assisted in engaging the enemy
by targeting their shields and setting of a few well places SNAC shots.
The battle moved towards Cali Base as I guess the enemy looked for safety behinf the stations guns and weapon platforms.
I followed the battle and took out 2 weapon platforms to minimise the defense fire.
Brigid O'Shaunessy will probably be able to provide further details on the pilots and ships engaged in this fight.
After the battle was duely won, by either destruction of the enemy or their flight home to mama,
I returned to Java to aid in mining for our transport fleet.
During the mining operation, I received the following message from said =MR-Guardian.Of.Malta:
"..please send this report to your HQ:
Colonials attacking IMG friends with no reason
as well as docking at the bases of IMG w/o any permission.
Friends of the OMG should not be engaged. Thank you ..."
From: Martin Roberts
To: Karen Jameson
Subject: Skyblast weaponry
Hail, miss Jameson.
I was flying with you for quite some time, and have heard rumours that we may use the fine Skyblast weaponry, manufactured by the Gas Miners Guild. I hereby want to apply for the usage of 12 of those turrets, for my Shire class container transports.
Ship callsign: IMG|Martin.Roberts
I hope that this piece of equipment can be granted, it would give my transport the ability to act as an armed merchant cruiser.
With best regards
Martin Roberts
* Disengaging comm link*
** encoding... **
*** Disconnecting ***
**** Connection Lost ****
(Some back story to how the Gunboats came to be'¦)
'Hmm, my grandfather's will says that I should take out his fighter and go to one of the coded coordinates to see what he left me. Can't be worth anything more than fuel and O2 and possibly my time. But I do remember him complaining about the coolant temp on his last flight being a little too high for comfort. Even for him, that's saying something. Probably should have a look at it first before I go out and have a problem in space that I would regret. Well, time to check out his fighter.'
Sometime later, and lots of work, parts, and cursing'¦.
'Now I understand why he always enjoyed flying his Kingfisher to and from the fields. So maneuverable and fast to react.
Now that I'm at the Tau 23 coded coordinates, let's see what he left me. And if it's even worth coming out here.'
Punches in the password and waits to see what happens'¦
'I hope no one is looking f-'
Suddenly the asteroid ahead of him opened up and an opening just big enough for him to maneuver in and out off
'Hmm. This just might be worth it after all.'
He maneuvers his grandfather's ship inside the asteroid and zips up is zero G suit wondering why there were specific instructions to do so.
'Now that the doors are closed, time to see what all the fuss is all about'
He depressurizes the cockpit and ventures out. There is a tunnel large enough for him, and hand rungs imbedded into the sides of the tunnel. He ventures along the tunnel until he is suddenly stopped by something black and red. It was big. He sticks his head out of the tunnel and has a look around.
'It's a frigging Hydra Gunboat! Now I know why he always had a smile when he returned from his trips!'
Has a look over the gunboat wondering how old it is, and possibly if there is something wrong with it. He ventures in the gunboats cockpit to see that there was nothing old about it. The consoles gleamed like new and that there were still the tape on the first aid kit keeping its contents sealed.
'Well everything seems intact, for a first. Time to power this baby up and see what she's got.'
He begins by pressurizing the cockpit and starting up the ship. He then checks the nav-com to see what stations and systems have been explored, and what are not. He does a quick radar sweep and sees that no one is still around. He slowly backs the GB out seeing the ship in the sunlight for the first time. He pauses to see the asteroid doors closing ahead of him.
'Now that it's sealed, time to see what this ship can do, and if the weapons are even my liking, or not.'
Sometime later'¦ and after some small asteroids are demolished
'I'm certainly keeping this gift and the one in Omega 7, I'm hoping is the same way, right down to the fact that the first aid kit is still sealed. Now for the names of the ships. He's got them both right now as 'Broke.It'. One with a '?' and another with a '!' at the end. Now to name them. Hmmm'¦.'
Sometime later, and a data pad transmission later'¦
Alright, I've got 2 brand new Hydra Gunboats to add to the roster. There both fueled and ready to go. Just need authorization to begin work. There names are as follows:
'IMG|Broke.Biger.Brother'
&
'IMG|Broke:Biger:Brother'
There are time that I and the group around me mining in certain areas could use a gunboat to defend ourselves from pirates and random stupidity. I hope that it can be processed quickly so that fellow miners' lives can be saved in the field.
God speed to the living and the dead. That is all
*Transmission Terminated*
//OORP: if this is not right, let me know in skype. The faster, the better.
Quote:[1/29/2012 4:33:23 PM] Jack Henderson : The young generation has no clue what freedom is. Because they do not know the limit of it.
Comm ID: [color=#FFCC00]Guild Master Tomas Eichmann Recipient ID:Captains Quaritch and Broke Source:Unavailable Encryption:High Subject:Hydra Requests
Captain Quaritch your request is being granted. A brand new Hydra UG-230 model is waiting for you in Aland Shipyard. It's name is IMG|Gaia. After you assume command, proceed immediately in the Taus, in the location DKA-738. Further instructions will be given when you accomplish this order.
Captain Broke, your request was processed and granted. Your ships' papers are updated.
>>>INCOMING
>>>ID: Strix de Mortis
>>>ENCRYPTION: HIGH
>>Opening Video Link...
Um, well, I was told to send it here. Talked to some old friends, learned the Ministry was down in the Omegas. Went to Freidstadt and asked around. And what do I find?
Here's what I captured before I landed back on Freidstadt.
Comm ID: [color=#FFCC00]Guild Master Tomas Eichmann Recipient ID:Strix de Mortis Source:Unavailable Encryption:Standard Subject:Paperwork
You are quick miss Mortis.
The request is being granted. You can find the ships waiting for you at Sarawak station. If you ever feel the desire to return back to IMG ranks, let me know.
![[Image: brigid.jpg]](http://www.augedergasse.de/bilder/chars/brigid.jpg)
![[Image: keeper1.png]](http://www.augedergasse.de/temp/keeper1.png)
![[Image: IG7h5oH.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/IG7h5oH.jpg)
![[Image: tumblr_lhhnivuUbf1qe0eclo1_r1_500.gif]](http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhhnivuUbf1qe0eclo1_r1_500.gif)
![[Image: 1265187810_perekusit-to-nado....jpg]](http://dreamworlds.ru/uploads/posts/2010-02/1265187810_perekusit-to-nado....jpg)
![[Image: 120px-Rh_cruiser.png]](https://discoverygc.com/wiki/images/thumb/4/43/Rh_cruiser.png/120px-Rh_cruiser.png)
![[Image: tomaseichmanniiwolfkahl.png]](http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/8485/tomaseichmanniiwolfkahl.png)
![[Image: 33jln3b.jpg]](http://i54.tinypic.com/33jln3b.jpg)
![[Image: jeremy10.png]](http://i40.servimg.com/u/f40/16/80/35/65/jeremy10.png)