Kaiserliche Rheinwehr [RM] - Message Dump

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► Source: Battleship Falkengraf, New Berlin System.
► Encryption: RX-N800-1736-STRENG-GEHEIM

► Submitter: Fw. Reinhardt von Falkengraf
► Recipant: Rheinwehr Oberkommando

► Subject: Mission Report, Urgent

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Report #2412825A
We began the day's patrol operations around New Berlin system, proceeding in turn to each Jump Gate, as well as investigating known piracy routes. Scanned ALG patrol carrying Aluminium headed for New London. As no legal violations were found, they were allowed to proceed.

While performing routine transit inspection in New Berlin Orbit, Freelancer Clodo was encountered attempting to leave New Berlin orbit carrying cargo of criminals. Upon receiving our hail, informing him of our intention to carry out a cargo inspection, the target immediately attempted to engage the Trade Lane. We therefore proceeded to disable the Trade Lane, whereupon the target attempted to cruise toward the Aachenfeld. Our communications were ignored, and I therefore engaged and destroyed both ship and cargo on-site in accordance with Legal Codes §3.1.1, §3.1.3, §2.2.1, §2.2.1.4.1, §2.2.4.1, §2.2.4.2, §2.2.4.5, §2.2.4.7 and §2.2.4.10.2.





Following this engagement, I continued our patrol through the New Berlin and Frankfurt systems. En-route, we encountered a Daumann vessel, which was stopped for a cargo inspection; their cargo was criminals. However, in accordance with legal codes §3.1.2.2 and §2.2.1.3, as they had the appropriate exemptions, the cargo inspection was completed and they were allowed to continue on their route. At this time a ship piloted by the Freelancer Clodo arrived near the station. On this occasion, despite some difficulties in communicating (Note: it appears the pilot may be of Gallic Origin, unconfirmed), the freelancer complied with our cargo inspection. As they were carrying a large shipment of criminals without the necessary documentation or excemptions, they were ordered to drop their cargo. The criminals were executed in space in accordance with legal code §2.2.1.4.1 and §2.2.3.3.2. Freelancer Clodo was warned, informed of the law, fined 500,000 SC for the violation - in addition to a further 25,000,000 in additional fines, in accordance with legal codes §2.2.1, §2.2.1.4.2, §2.2.1.4.3, §2.2.1.4.1, §2.2.4.1, §2.2.4.2, §2.2.4.5, §2.2.4.7, §2.2.4.10.3, §3.1.1, §3.1.3, §2.2.4.10.3, and §2.2.4.10.4).

Upon concluding this inspection, a further ship arrived on scene: a Crayter Republic trader en-route to New London, carrying an authorized shipment of aluminium. Following a thorough inspection, they were cleared. We then proceeded along the trade lane, and returned to the New Berlin system.

Following our arrival at New Berlin Orbit, we continued to conduct routine transport and transit inspections. A freelancer, identified as Maera_Vanderose was stopped. We were successfully able to overcome minor communication difficulties, and conducted a cargo inspection of her vessel. She was cleared for transit; with her stated intention being a tourist visit of New Berlin. Information was provided, and the citizen was instructed to contact appropriate tourism facilities for further support while in Rheinland.

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A further inspection of a freelancer named Paul was carried out shortly thereafter; while the cargo inspection was on-going an MND officer, Leutnant Gunther Schulz, arrived on scene. During the course of the inspection, the freelancer revealed that he was carrying six captured Das Wilde Pilots, whom he had intended to deliver to Police at New Berlin. He was instructed to drop the pilots, who were then transfered to the custody of Leutnant Schulz in accordance with legal code §2.2.2.2, §5.1.5, and §5.2. Bounty was dispensed, according to legal codes §1.1., §1.4.1, §2.2.1 and §2.2.1.4.1. This operation was supported by Rheinwehr Gunboat RNC Maus.




After a brief period of operational inactivity, during which the MND officer appeared to experience some minor technical difficulties aboard his vessel, the libertonian flagged Universal transport Aurora arrived on scene.



As per standard procedure, they were contacted and ordered to stand by for transit inspection. Moving at high speed under cruise engine power, they ignore 2 attempts to contact them and landed on New Berlin. Fortunately, scans were able to confirm that they did not appear to unload any cargo while there. However, a Fahndung was issued for the ship, while we prepared to ambush them on leaving the planet.

Upon Aurora's return to orbit, we again ordered them to cut their engines and permit an inspection. Under the guns of both Rheinwehr and MND, the trader complied. The captain, one Luke Edwards, employed by Universal Shipping, Liberty, contended that there had been a malfunction in their autopilot, and they had been unable to comply with our instructions. While [RW] was carrying out its inspection, MND offizier Schulz further insisted to make a manual inspection of the Aurora's beer. Note more on this later in this report.

In accordance with legal codes §2.2.4.1, §2.2.4.2, §2.2.4.7 and §2.2.4.10 Mr X. was informed of Rheinland Laws, and fined 2,500,000 SC for 2 counts of §2.2.4.1, and 1 count of §2.2.4.2. Mr. X was further instructed to dock, at the earliest convenience, at an appropriate station for the necessary repairs to their on-board autopilot systems. This officer does note at this time that Mr x was co-operative with our investigation, throughout. It should also be noted that throughout his time in-system, Herr Schulz appeared to be sending or receiving partial long-range messages of a criminal nature. Included content: attempted sale of artifacts in violation of code §2.2.1 and communication with an identified Liberty Rogue, in violation of code §5.4.

Upon the conclusion of the Rheinwehr investigation, Leutnant Schulz returned the cargo he had been inspecting. At this time, I noticed on my scanners - still locked on the Aurora - that the 6 Wilde pilots previously taken into custody had been transferred along with the beer. Initially suspecting an accident, I informed Lt. Schulz, and instructed Mr. Edwards to transfer the pilots to my custody. Aurora complied, and was sent on his way. I am uncertain whether this was a deliberate attempt to smuggle, or whether Mr. Edwards was an unwilling participant in the transfer - it is my suggestion that his ship and activities be monitored to ensure he is fully complying with Rheinland Laws. I include Recorded image & transponder data:



At this time I received a disturbing communique from Leutnant Schulz: he told me I should let the pilots go, and indicated some form of great conspiracy within the Marine Nachrichtendienst. In accordance with legal code §5.1.5, I nonetheless took the pilots into custody. He informed me that we was, in fact, a deserter from the service - though he claimed he had been deserted, and that they were attempting to kill him. At this time I sent an encoded transmission to my superiors; while I awaited a response, I questioned the officer further. Herr Schulz revealed details of smuggling operations, Junker connections, the murder of his superior officer and other criminal operations he accused the MND of being involved in. I recorded pertinent parts of the transcript, and have included them here below. In particular, implications of collusion from Daumann employees and Junkers bears further investigation.

Initially intending to bring Herr Schulz to military custody aboard the Westfalen, I instead received a high priority message from high command to destroy the target forthwith. I therefore informed the target, and opened fire. Following a brief engagement, I was able to destroy the target's 90-ARKM-N60E 'Sleipnir' VHF. No escape pod was recovered. The 6 Das Wilde pilots were transferfed to Rheinwehr detention at RNC Westfalen, before I returned to station at Neu Berlin to submit my report.

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I await further orders.
Signed, Reinhardt von Ehrenberg.

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Signed,
Reinhardt Erwin Henrik von Ehrenberg, Freiherr von Vallentorm

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