Natio Octavarium Internal Affairs

[Capt. Henry Morgan]

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From: Bdr. Kevin Riley, 4OF

Location: Curacao Resort Spaceport, Planet Curacao, Cortez

To: NO Internal Affairs

Subject: After Action Report

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Bombardier Riley here,

I recently acquired an Osprey Mk.II from our friends among the Zoners, and was on my way down to my assigned post in Cortez. As soon as I arrived in orbit, I encountered a Kusari fighter IDing as Enyalius|Aoi. The pilot identified themselves as a member of the Kusari Naval Forces and demanded that I cut my engines for a contraband scan. I identified myself, and told them they were out of their jurisdiction. I found the whole thing odd, though, so I complied with the scan long enough to conduct a scan of my own. My search turned up the signature of a Nomad power cell. The pilot then told me I was carrying illegal cargo (I wasn't, my hold was empty), and proceeded to threaten me. I again told them they were out of their jurisdiction and ordered them to withdraw.

The Kusari fighter failed to comply and opened fire on me, leaving me no choice but to respond in kind. I was able to drive them off after five or six minutes. The Osprey has proved itself a fine machine. I must confess that I'm confused by this whole affair, though. I still have no idea why a Kusari fighter with strange tech was so far from home, nor why they engaged me so readily. I'm including my comm log in this message in hopes that somebody further up the chain of command has some idea what's going on.

FILE ATTACHMENT: 4OF/KR.COMMLOG.CTZ-8250724

Spoiler

[25.07.2018 02:59:50] Enyalius|Aoi: Cut your engines NO-F-Kevin:Riley I am with the Kusari Naval Forces, I am about to scan your cargo for contraband.
[25.07.2018 03:00:06] NO-F-Kevin:Riley: Like hell. This isn't Kusari space. Take a hike.
[25.07.2018 03:00:22] NO-F-Kevin:Riley: Enyalius|Aoi, this is Kevin Riley of the Fourth Octavarium fleet.
[25.07.2018 03:00:43] Enyalius|Aoi: Well NO-F-Kevin:Riley It seems you have illegal Cargo, It is my duty to bring you to justice, Prepare to be spaced.
[25.07.2018 03:01:04] Enyalius|Aoi: Any final words?
[25.07.2018 03:01:04] NO-F-Kevin:Riley: You're welcome to try, but this isn't your space. Bugger off before I turn you to scrap.
<COMBAT COMMENCED>
[25.07.2018 03:07:01] Enyalius|Aoi: You earned your freedom.
[25.07.2018 03:07:08] NO-F-Kevin:Riley: What was all that about?
[25.07.2018 03:07:09] Enyalius|Aoi: For now.
[25.07.2018 03:07:17] Enyalius|Aoi: Honor has to be tested.
[25.07.2018 03:07:33] Enyalius|Aoi: "Purity has been shown."
[25.07.2018 03:07:39] NO-F-Kevin:Riley: That what you call that? Wars have started over less than that.
[25.07.2018 03:08:06] Enyalius|Aoi: Indeed, Wars are a part of life.

This report is certified accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Bombardier Kevin Riley
Fourth Octavarium Fleet

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