Sergeant Limbaugh and I left Sheffield Station and went on patrol try out the newly repaired ship systems.
While in California, we happened upon a Liberty Navy pilot engaged in a fight with a pirate named quasar. Since the pirate did NOT have a regular bounty on him that I was aware of, I did not engage, and simply watched while checking for a Rogue gunboat that was supposed to be in system.
The pirate was in a slipstream - very fast, very manueverable, but with only a few guns.
After a bit, I began to feel uncomfortable again - still must be a touch of something from all that heavy Rhinelander food - and once again, the relief systems on my ship are NOT functioning properly. About that time, the LN pilot asked if I wanted to earn some pay and assist him, as he was having trouble getting the upper hand. I agreed to do so.
Unfortunately while engaged in combat, my relief tank decided to then rupture INSIDE the ship. Sergeant Limbaugh recognized a fuel smell, and we realized that a thruster fuel line must have been mis-routed into the waste system. Our ship quickly filled with fumes, and we were forced to eject.
The Navy picked us up and returned us to Sheffield. I will begin an investigation, and I would suggest that all bomber pilots that have the model CRP-128X waste recovery systems installed in their ships have them checked before engaging in combat.
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(11-21-2013, 12:53 PM)Jihadjoe Wrote: Oh god... The end of days... Agmen agreed with me.
**Incoming transmission**
To: The Director
From: Agent Breako on baord the Cestus
RE: Patrol report
Message reads
Took the Grand tour today and ran a sweep from the Tau-31 gate in Leeds to the Omega-3 gate in Cambridge. Need to finish updateing my nav maps in the Cestus anyhow. Things were nice and quiet. Think I caught the tail end of a Kusari probe out at the Tau-31 gate, but it was only a quick contact.
New london was also quiet and the bad guys were hiding well since it was me and two BAF members making the rounds. Seeing that I was not needed in NL, I wandered over to Cambridge and a completed a sweep.
A few Zoner traders and that was about it currently parked at Norfolk instead of Cambridge since while moving from one trade lane to another I spilled coffee in my console and had to make an emergency stop since my screens all shorted out. Flying that ship without radar and nav screens is interesting. The nice navy foks tell me they can have me up and running by the morning. Note to self..keep the coffee off the console.
To: The Director
From: Special Agent LaRouche
Subject: Patrol and Hacker GB down
Priority: Normal
Message reads:
Good day. I've done alot of patrolling the last few days with very little activity going on. One event had happened in which I was asked by BPA to escort their transport ship from Rheinland back to Bretonnia via the deep Omegas. Unfortunately due to ship malfunction I had to park at GC, however Special Agent Devil Starr was able to finnish the escort.
More recently Senior Agent Bobafett informed me of a Pirate Gunboat in Cambridge. I proceded to the location. I ended up running into the pirate in NL and ran these scans.
I held off the Gunboat until Boba was able to join in and the Gunboat was engulfed in Anti-matter from our cannons with Boba enjoying the "coup de gras". I jousted by the way eh, barely had any hull left. My bomber is on NL for repairs.
Comm System: OPEN
To: The Director, S/D Agency
From: Recruit Carly Denver, Planet Denver
Subject: Report
Started work in the California system. Mapped out the Colorado jump hole in Ontario, then returned to rendezvous with Ahtena's Memory near Planet Los Angeles.
Pursued a couple of Outcasts, was separated by a Hacker attack. Caught up with Athena's Memory to find he was involved in a battle with multiple Outcast ships, including a gunboat (and I think one Rogue). Unfortunately, both our ships were destroyed in the engagement, and I had to retreat to Los Angeles then vacate the system. Returned to planet Denver in Colorado to rest up and recuperate.
Comm System: OPEN
To: The Director, S/D Agency
From: Recruit Carly Denver, Planet Los Angeles
Subject: Report
Another uneventful patrol. Set out from planet Denver, headed back to California. Got myself blown up by Rogues near the Texas jump hole. After that, I decided to go to Texas via NY (against protocol, I know, but I didn't stop or engage anyone except some Rogue rookies who were fool enough to attack me, and that was only to drive them off). Went on to Bering to pick up a better shield, then returned to California via Texas, New York (again, did not stop or engage) and Colorado. Stopped on Los Angeles to fix a minor coolant leak, will rest up here for a while.
[color=#FF0000]Employment Roster Update
Agent: Harvey
Location: The Doghouse
Details:
A new batch of rookies have been approved. James Ryans, Carly Denver, and Mark Williams are on probationary duties for now. Please help them get familiar with their equipment and do the normal hand-holding. Denver is a woman, so those of you unfamiliar with the fairer sex and Bretonian and Liberty sexual harassment legislation will have an attitude adjustment seminar this evening.
Trained up 4 of your S/D boys (and girls) around California Minor, even though the photo shows 5, Athena had to leave soon thereafter.
Then, after quite a few practice rounds, a pair of Xenos descended on us. Carly and Felix got shot down, but the rest of us managed to take both Xenos down. Unfortunately, I failed to get the death evidence for Apokalipsa.
Comm System: OPEN
To: The Director, S/D Agency
From: Recruit Carly Denver, Planet Denver Base Hospital
Subject: Report
I'm grounded for a while. My ship was heavily damaged in a Xeno attack and I crash-landed on California Minor. Had to haul backside to get out of California and back to Colorado.
Doctors say I have a broken leg, three cracked ribs and a concussion. Miraculously, it wasn't worse. I'll be stuck here until they all clear up. Ryans and the others should have a more detailed report of the incident.
To: The Director
From: Special Agent LaRouche
Subject: Training with a surprise ending
Priority: High
Message reads:
Good Evening. It has been a hectic day to say the least eh. Upon notification of James Ryans into our ranks Special Agent Devil Starr I set out with my Manta to join up with him in California system. Apparantly Recruit Ryans was having ship difficulties while engaged with a pirate in Texas and had to break off. We met at Riverside station where there was no activity, a few traders only eh, nothing suspicious.
We then proceeded to Colorado system, Special Agent Devil could not follow. Both Recruit Ryans and I ran into a pack of pirates near the lanes eh, however, we were sorely outnumbered and maintained a distance. Special Agent Max was in, as I had to do some repairs to my weapon systems I docked at the nearby battleship for some repairs.
I undocked to meet with the rest of the agents. We numbered 5 with Special Agents Max and Devil, Recruits Carly and Ryans and myself eh. We grouped up at Riverside as usual with no activity going on. Interestingly Ms Carson joined up and it was a perfect time to do some training. We flew out several K out from Cali Minor to do so. Special Agent Max had to go but we still had a large session. Myself I am going to practice with CDs on my ships for a bit and put the mini's in storage.
Unfortunately a pair of Xenos came and crashed the training course, In my haste I forgot to load up on my mines and counter measures. I rushed out fast to intercept one of the Xenos that was going straight for Recruit Carly. It was too late he had Carly already targeted and as I was chewing his tail Carly`s ship was getting eaten up by him. The battle was in full now with the others having reloaded. I was the next in these Xenos target lists and I had to keep flying and dodging to keep em off my tail eh.
Last I remember all I saw was sparks and fire. I woke up in one of Planetform`s hospitals and my ship is undergoing repairs. Be back soon.