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The Further Exploits of Captain Antares
Offline Binski
08-19-2015, 05:05 AM,
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Antares was leaning into the bulkhead, slumped over a glowing console in a dark corner of the bridge of the Argo. It was quiet aboard the ship. The screen fuzzed and hummed with static, as he closed off an open broadcast to Sunny. It had been difficult to get a signal to cut through, but if he'd read the reading right, it should have made it to a nearby transmission node, which would then relay it to a base or jumpgate, and then onward across the vast network of communications junctions across Sirius.

It had been an awkward and rough few weeks. They had started out on a new campaign in the Sigmas and Kusarian systems bordering them, going after Samura transports, or any vessels carrying their main export, Platinum. They'd been present at a few engagements where the Blood Dragons had established blockades. First there was a few attempts in Nagano, with limited impact. Next was one in Shikoku. But all the while they had not gotten too close, or deeply involved in their fleet operations.

After a few weeks, Antares had decided to go his own as usual, and employ his own strategy. He'd cut into their profits and hit them in the bottlenecked areas leading out of Kusari for Rheinland. The Sigmas were, although heavily patrolled by the GMG, a relatively lawless area, and like many places, is controlled really by whoever is around at the time. Or, around the most.

Finally they had made a hit which landed them in hotter water than usual. Republican shipping took an extortion a little more serious than the captain had anticipated, and it sent a shutter through the crew. Morale was a little off beat, and the captain started looking over his shoulder, in a sense.

Yet despite learning of revised security protocols among Republican Shipping and a few other assorted friendly groups operating in Rheinland, Antares decided to shift things around a bit. They spent some time laying low, on places like Newport. There was a {AFC}- HQ there now, so having friendlies in the area was good for extra cover, and support. At the same time, they were quite secluded out there in that dark, damp gas cloud which permeated most of the system. There was a bit of local traffic, some daily supply vessels, but with the passing of each strange new ship, Antares wondered if an assassin or bounty hunter might be around the next corner.

As always, the thrill of the chase appealed to Antares most. He had to weigh that sitting still might be the mistake as well, so he gave in and had the Argo back out in little time. He'd spent some time contemplating his decision to leave Liberty for a while. It was always something. If it wasn't the Xenos giving him grief...it was a botched job, or the risk of a botched job due to them being compromised. He had no way of knowing, but stayed the course. This lead him to go back to operating in the adjacent systems. But this time instead of sticking to the lanes, he moved to laying ambushes near jumpgates. In fact, in Sigma -17, the ruins of Freeport 7 make for the perfect cover in laying ambush. They used that spot several times. The downside was, that pirating out there was more difficult. There were no friendly ports in the system, so when out there, they were there to stay until they made their way back to civilization. Not a prospect the crew was fond of, but Antares never had a problem pushing them hard. The crew knew the ship by now though, and knew how to hold it together, if they wanted to make it home too.

This lead them to where they were. Powered down, clung to one of the larger pieces of debris that had once helped make up Freeport-7's main hangar. Ironic that the graveyard made for perfect cover in this otherwise well explored and traversed area. The bonus however was the lack of trade lane, so ships emerging from the gate are open to interception. Antares had stocked them up and basically had decided that not even laying low on a backwater base like Newport Station was good enough. They could park in that debris field and operate on minimal power for some time. All the while Antares kills time like a fly on the wall of eternity. Of course, this meant that they wouldn't be making it back to Liberty or the borderworlds for a while. He'd decided to send at least a communicé to Sunny so at least one person in the loop would know their whereabouts.

The ship was set for radio and EM silent operation for the time being. Power was at minimal levels, the crew were rotating watch shifts, but otherwise killing time in their bunks. Antares quietly slithered off the bridge, down the ladder to the main deck, and down to his quarters. Perhaps it would be a good time to get some logs debriefed. As he sat down to his desk in his dark quarters, he flicked on a lamp, and the main console screen flashed to life. He sank into the chair and hovered over the screen, beginning to sort files. He reached over to the wall beside him and keyed in on the intercom,

"Jonas, I'll be in my quarters for the rest of the night if you need me" he said blankly, never having taken his eyes off the screen.

"Aye cap, all quiet out here, we'll grab you if anything changes" Jonas buzzed back over the speaker. Antares released the switch and sat forward again, and opened the log files.


[+]Begin Log Debrief
Quote:"We've ran into a wide variety of ships in and out of Kusari. I have a tendency to not give Kishiro that hard a time in Kusari space, as they pay up handsomely when I catch up to them out in the Texas scrap fields. I've even been voluntarily given cash because I earned a rep for being an 'anti Xenos' influence.

Kishiro - Kishiro|Dokuritsu.Shi^
Radio Chatter 1
Radio Chatter 2

[+]Donation
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Quote:"I remembered this IMG vessel as an elusive one, so we didn't waste time in getting a little tribute for his passage, regardless of his business"

Independent IMG vessel ""cargo"" with Sunbucks Coffee cargo
IMG Identification
Radio Chatter

[+]Payment Received
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Quote:"This DHC vessel was quite defiant. He was obviously carrying Samura's main export, and our main target. We brought down the hammer on him but he managed to just slip into a nearby lawful base, and we were forced to withdraw. As long as the point was made...I'm happy"

DHC-Ritter[R] with Platinum Ore cargo
DHC Identification
Demand to halt over local comms channel
Persuit after failure to stop

[+]Escaped to nearby base
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Quote:"I couldn't ignore this IDF ship caught between Kusari and Rheinland. This is exactly the thing I'm always ranting about! Gallies that far from Gallia, they just move in like its nothing! Anyways...he squirmed and made it to a nearby GMG base. I had to let him go...for now"

Sanje with Pearls cargo
Ile De France Shipping Identification
Demand over local comms channel
Persiut after failure to pay

[+]Escaped to nearby base
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Quote:"On a routine pass through Nagano, we managed to sneak up on another Samura supply vessel. I took immediate action and made sure they felt the price if they wanted to trade safely. If they're going to monopolize the area, might as well skim off the top"

Samura|Yukosuko being tracked in stealth mode
Surprise interception
No cargo detected
Sarmura| Heavy Industries Identification
Demand over local comms channel

[+]Payment Received
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Quote:"We swung through Shikoku during a rush on Junyo, and the Dragons had set up a blockade of the main route in. We showed up to show support and again swooped in and nabbed us a little bonus during the chaos..."

Blood Dragons Blockade
[KNF] vessel breaking up
Target: Tiny.TIme
Dragon Capital formation

[+]Payment Received
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Quote:"Almost had a double whammy on my hands, I missed the Samura vessel and it managed to escape. I had come across the Republican Shipping vessel first, and got a small toll from her captain"

RS|RTS-Neuschwanstein with Platinum Ore cargo
Republican Shipping Identification
Samura|Noburu with Industrial Hardware cargo
Sarmura| Heavy Industries Identification

[+]RS Payment Received
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Quote:"Caught up to another Samura supply ship in Nagano...another expensive journey for them..."

Samura|-Arata with Industrial Hardware cargo
Sarmura| Heavy Industries Identification
Ship delivering cargo to Xaunming Trade Center
Intercepted on way out of system

[+]Payment Received
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Quote:"Daumann seem to have a little steak in supplying bases in Kusari these days, I'll be keeping an eye on them"

togo with Hull Segments cargo
Daumann Heavy Construction Identification

[+]Payment Recieved
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Quote:"Later, we cut a Hogosha transport ship out of the lane in Honshu, and I immediately ordered that we engage. As we chased the ship its captain pleaded to come to some kind of deal, and since cashing in on bounties was sometimes a long and painful process, we agreed and let the ship go for a cash settlement."

KKD|Shonin-02: No cargo detected
Hogosha Identification
Engagement
Hogosha Captain's Pleas
Reaching a deal

[+]Payment Received
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"Not long after, from the direction that Samura transport flead to, one of their combat vessels arrived in the area. We were cloaked thankfully and managed to get intel, but it is a sure sign we must be careful out here..."

Usegi_Kagekatsu: Samura Industries Identification, Condor class gunboat



Quote:"Another Samura vessel, another escape due to those big heavy ships being additionally armored."

Samura|Firippu'2 with Cobalt Ore cargo
Sarmura| Heavy Industries Identification
Demand over local comms channel
Pursuit after failure to comply

[+]Escaped to nearby base
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Quote:"This independent Samura transport didn't waste much time and paying up, a smart captain always does..."

Kibo'Wakarimasen with Platinum Ore cargo
Samura Industries Identification

[+]Payment Received
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Quote:"Another Gally in the Sigmas. They're everywhere now!"

Gallia Dream Liner with HazMat Cannisters cargo
Gallic Metal Services Identification
Demand made over local comms channel

[+]Payment Received
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Quote:"Caught up to that feisty DHC ship who managed to slip away last time. This time I cornered him and he docked again. But I couldn't let it go, so over a system wide channel I gave him an ultimatum, that if he pays up finally, I'll just leave him alone. He came to his senses eventually! *laughs*"

DHC-Ritter[R] with Platinum Ore Cargo
Skirmish during pursuit and docking
Negotiating over long range comms

[+]Long range wire transfer recieved
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Quote:"Rheinland Shipping continues to dip its hands in Samura's pockets, shipping out their Platinum all the time. I've intercepted countless shipments. This one gave me the evil eye and warned me about being criminal and such. I brushed him off and insisted on the payment, which he did fess up and pay eventually"

RS|RTS-A;ster with Platinum Ore cargo
RS| Republican Shipping Identification
Chatter about Samura's ore exports
Threatening reporting in to the Rheinland authorities

[+]Payment Recieved
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Quote:"Ran into that snarky Gally again, and they managed to drag their flaming behinds into port just in time to save them. We laughed on the way back to Newport"

Sanje with Cryocubes
Ile-De-France Shipping Identification

[+]Escaped to nearby base
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Quote:"Another enemy transport hit, a quick credit, they didn't know what hit them!"

Samura|Tsumi with Unknown commodity
Samura Industries Identification

[+]Payment Recieved
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Quote:"I came across this Universal ship, carrying a morally questionable cargo, so to speak. He was more shaken up about having been caught shipping those goods than whether I wanted cash. So I reassured their captain that if they payed up a little fee, their secret would remain safe with me. Therefore that info shall remain classified..."

Maloneindustries with CLASSIFIED cargo
Universal Shipping Identification

[+]Bribe Recieved
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"It wasn't long after that we started using the ruins of Freeport 7 to stage attacks. But before we got out too far someone had tipped me off about Republican Shipping complaining to the RFP about our attacks. I guess a few other corporations agreed to tighten security for their shipments, and I've been added to the Republican Shipping bounty board. This is why I have us out here, avoiding stations."

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But as days passed, Antares grew restless as always, and lost patience with laying low. He broke water back for Kusari and the Taus. The crew however was at its lowest morale in months. Jonas did nothing but mope about the ship clutching a large cup of coffee, and Rister mostly chewed up his time on duty tinkering or reprogramming equipment, in silence and on his own. Perhaps it was time to spice things up a knotch for them. This was his situation to deal with, and so when they came across Freeport 6, Antares came to his bridge crew with surprise orders.

Antares clamored up the ladder to the bridge as they settled into the station's systems. He looked around and evaluated the crew. As the other members cleared the bridge, he summoned Jonas and Rister over to him. They were both holding onto a mesh of net and backpack with various kit. They normally would be given time on the station to shop, communicate, refresh. This would be different. When the bridge was empty, he stood with his back to them, facing out the viewport, with his arms folded behind him.

"Gentlemen I can't ask you to stay any longer. You're 'tour' has come to its end I think" he said slowly as he puffed his pipe. Jonas and Rister looked at each other as they have in the past, with almost jaw dropping awe. Jonas stepped forward, almost speachless,

"But, uh, but captain, you need us. You'd never back it back in once piece without me and Rister up here" he said. Rister kept silent. Jonas looked back at him, but he just nodded and looked at Antares.

"Kid relax, I'm sending you both out on 'detached' duty. Jonas, I want you to head down to Barrier Gate Station, I have a Sunrider stashed there, you can have it. Go and do what you gotta do son. You can't stay cooped up on this bridge forever. That's for me to do. Rister, same for you. I can handle going down with the ship, but the two of you have different destinies. Rister, you go to Blackport 66, I have a Brigands 'Courier' there, a freighter I got a few months back when I went to Gallia on business for the {AFC} . She's heavily armored and equipped with my back up cloaking device. She's all yours, take one person from every section, your pick, and get a shuttle out. You can do whatever you like with it. Its your ship, your command. Your fate. Both of you, go and finish this trip in your own ways. I won't be far anyways. I'll be expecting regular intelligence reports from both of you. Jonas, I'm still an honorary Archangel, I can put in a good word for you with the fighter club if you like" Antares explained away.

"I'm overwhelmed cap, I don't know what to say...that all sounds great. I still can't believe you're sending us away!" Jonas retorted.

"Its alright boy, the captain needs fresh blood around here, and we need some air. Grab your things and get moving. Say your goodbyes, you're free now!" Rister wisely explained, and laughed.

Antares nodded at both of them, and the both gave him one last look, as they climbed down the ladder. Antares looked around the bridge, empty and silent as it was. It would be a little harder without them, but there was plenty of youngin's out there with the fire in their souls to make it at this game. In the meantime, he'd continue on and recuit as he goes. After all, they still had the element of surprise! Might be a good time to get the ship's AI upgraded he thought.


[+]Begin 2nd Log Debrief
Quote:"Next was a Luxery Liner carrying some more contraband. I swear the lawful corporations are worse than most pirates for smuggling contraband goods!"

OrbS&C|Lux.Liner-Cayman with Sorted Artifacts cargo
Orbital Spa and Cruise Identification
Local communication established

[+]Payment Recieved
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Quote:"Finally caught this quick one, again with the artifacts!"

quicksilver with Sorted Artifacts cargo
ALG Waste Disposal Identification

[+]Payment Recieved
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Quote:"Came across my old pal and that ship 'Ritter'. As always, they managed to get into safe port before we could pursue. However, after a bit of banter over the long range comms, he sent a settlement and I withdrew"

DHC-Ritter[R] Escaping to nearby base
Long range communication
Radio Chatter

[+]Long range payment recieved
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Quote:"Another Samura supply vessel, and we made 'em pay up as usual"

gigamega with Food Rations and Reinforced Alloy cargo
Samura Industries Identification
Radio Chatter

[+]Payment Recieved
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Quote:"I'd never encountered this particular division of Interspace, but they had a bright 'n' shiny cargo, so we made good on it"

TTC|Richmond with Gold Ore
Interspace Commerce Identification
Demand over local comms channel

[+]Payment Recieved
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Quote:"Later we intercepted another TTC| vessel, and a Luxery Liner at the same time. As I was getting after the TTC| ship, a KNF fighter arrived on the scene. The liner took no chances and paid up, but the Interspace transport managed to make the slip, while the brave KNF pilot kept himself between us, and then also fled with them. We made something at least, can't always kill two birds with one stone..."

TTC|Austin with Helium-3 cargo
Interspace Commerce Identification
Lux-Liner.Freedom-2 with Video Games cargo
Orbital Spa and Cruise Identification

Demands in local comms

Violent.Child: Spatial with Kusari Naval Forces Identification

[+]Payment Recieved
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Quote:"On our way through Kyushu, we passed a waypoint and came up on this Samura affiliated station. I called it in to the Dragons, for a slight fee of course. It was turned to scrap in no time, and Samura's expansion curtailed in the region...for now"

Old Samura Station: Attitude Hostile
Old Samura Station flyby

Quote:"Ran into ol' quicky again, and they had tonnes of Video Games! I figured it might be good entertainment for the crew when stuck out here cuz of me. So I scoffed a few off his haul"

quicksilver with Video Games cargo
Radio Chatter
Demand for Video Games

[+]Video Games Transferred
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Quote:"As we headed deeper into the occupied Taus, it occurred to me that perhaps we could elude our woes in Rheinland on the Gallic front instead, pirating Gallic shipping again. Problem was the lack of safe port. We don't exactly have the best reputation. However things seemed to ease up after we went on a few patrols and gathered up 50 GRN pilots for ransom. We had at least achieved neutrality with the local Bretonian forces and PFI patrols. Using the backwater 'Planet Harris' to launch against Gallic shipping, we can now strike with our typical guerrilla tactics far behind the front lines, and rake a good profit while we're at it..."

Gallic Royal Navy Pilots collected

"We even ran into an old pal, that Captain Ted of the Roach Coach, the slaver we met in Texas. I guess his ship is in the shipyard up in Alpha getting refitted, so he was riding in a Serenity. I didn't recognize the callsign until I heard his voice! We had a laugh, and I offered him a free escort up to Valetta with his goods. We parted ways at Freeport 10 and we have remained in the area on patrol ever since."

Wacky_Tabacky with Tungsten and assorted cargo
Freelancer Identification
Surprise Interception
Status determined to be friendly
Radio Chatter

[+]End of escort
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The Further Exploits of Captain Antares - by Binski - 01-09-2015, 12:32 AM
RE: The Further Exploits of Captain Antares - by Binski - 02-21-2015, 08:07 PM
RE: The Further Exploits of Captain Antares - by Binski - 03-13-2015, 05:36 PM
RE: The Further Exploits of Captain Antares - by Binski - 05-21-2015, 01:17 AM
RE: The Further Exploits of Captain Antares - by Binski - 08-19-2015, 05:05 AM

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