Jimmy had had one rough trip and needed a drink badly tonight. As he entered the bar, he saw many of his adopted brothers, some serving in the Alliance for far longer than him. They looked to him now for direction. They had all heard the news. The Creek was under threat.
"My brothers, the true blood of Liberty. I would address this situation. I have had little sleep and thought deeply on the matter at hand. I want to propose a course of action." He paused, to make sure they were listening. Some looked up from their drinks, interested.
"You have all heard the news, I'm sure. The Liberty Government has gained intel on the position of our station. I have sent some transmissions in return to them, to confuse them and buy us time. Time to prepare.
I know you are all thinking I'm crazy to try to fight them. But I do not propose that. Not on the field where they will send their Navy lapdogs to destroy what we have worked for. For what we have bled for.
I would deceive them. I have sent a message indicating that this base actually belongs to a small Zoner mining operation. A complete lie, of course. But it'll by us the time I need to make a move."
"And what is that move?" Someone from near the porthole ventured "We can't destroy the whole Navy"
"Perhaps not, no..." Jimmy paused, letting that hang in the still atmosphere. They were all looking at him now.
"We have unconfirmed reports that many of the Navy's assets are in fact placed outside of Liberty's borders. I have requested intel and assets from the Hellfire Legion to see if they have noticed any movements and confirm or dispel these rumors. I have also asked them to place a force here to help fortify our installation. We have also completed another weapons platform, to be deployed later today.
No, I intend to follow their laws... I will register the station, or attempt to. They will undoubtebly send an diplomatic group to assess the base. Not as large as a seiging force, no. They will request docking rights to inspect the station. We will let them into the bay. And that will be as far as they go.
As we speak I am sending the Serpentis Maximus back to the Hellfire Legion full of H-fuel. With the profits from this H-fuel, we will bring back light arms and munitions, and fortify Oyster Creek as much as possible, equip ourselves with arms, and wait. This will hopefully give us a better chance should the Navy send a larger force here. Should they simply send a diplomat, we could hold them hostage. It will depend on the moves they make."
He has made his way into the centre of the room now, his voice raised.
"The decisions I make in the coming days will affect you all. I would hear what you have to say before they arrive. If you have a better idea, speak up. Offer your thoughts. We need a good plan. This is what I have right now. I need your help."
He stepped to the side, to allow for someone else to speak...
