SCRA Communications Centre

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CommID: Lt. Alexi Karchov
To: SCRA Command
Message Trace: Cape Verde Station - Omega 52

A very busy day comrades, and a lot to report. First, I took Natalia out for a shakedown cruise after the refit. She's got 2 PROMETHEUS and 2 TWILIGHTS I've procured from a recent foray into Wilde space. I did not report this excursion, I did not think it needed. The trip was pretty easy, and I got some nice ordinance for it.

On the shakedown, I noticed on long-range scanners Lt. Bjorn way up in the Taus. I hailed my brother-in-arms and asked his sit-rep. Seemed the BAF were being a bit over-zealous in their treatment of our new comrade. I flew up to New London to escort him to Freeport 1 and then to Cape Verde. The BPA didn't really appreciate us there, but were nice enough to shadow us and pretty much stay away. Lt. Commander Baranova came on and hailed me from Verde, and after a situation report, allowed us to proceed. Natalia and I settled in with Lt. Bjorn for a quiet cruise.

This was not to be, however. Shortly after we arrived at the Omega3 JumpGate in Cambridge, Baranova ordered me back to Omega 52. Apparently Gentle of the OPG decided to engage, in our home system. These people are starting to get a little to brave for my tastes. I made best time to the O5 Jumphole after getting Lt. Bjorn through the O3 Jumpgate, and met the pirate in the Cambridge Ice Cloud. With permission from the Lt. Commander, and much to the chagrin of the BPA, I engaged.

Natalia put up a good fight, but the Titan was tough for her. But the Cardamine-sucking pirate's shields succumbed to a minirazor shot, and a Nuke mine from Natalia combine with a poorly-timed Sunslayer from Gentle lead to his demise.



After that, I'd had enough of the whining from the BPA who had enjoyed the fight while not taking part, I jumped to Omega 5 and made my way back to Cape Verde, where Lt. Commander Baranova was waiting. Just then, Lt. Bjorn made it back, with a fully equipped Tigershark as well.

A KoF Viper MkII came through O52 while Comrade Baranova was outfitting his Bomber from the Warsaw and the Moscow, and I challenged him. He said that he had permission, confirmed by Lt. Commander Baranova, and I let him pass.

Then it was time for some live-fire exercises. Lt. Commander Baranova got me both times, but I feel I am getting more comfortable with Natalia. The del Cids of Miroslav's really did a number on my shields, but I still prefer the damage-dealing over shield damage. This may change. After exercises, we docked for some fuel for the ships and ourselves. Overall a good day.

On a more personal note, I think a planned attack of the Bretonia armed forces and police might be in order. They seem to be a little more arrogant than usual. Maybe it's time to knock those tea-sippin' ninnies down a few pegs.

Lt. Karchov out.

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