Allow me to apologize in advanced for this incredible information dump. I have been hard at work completing promotion criteria, and I am enjoying every moment of it. My hope is that you see this at steadfast dedication to our cause, and my eagerness to advanced through the inner circle. Below you will find my three reports in regards to Saboteur. Once approved, I will begin preparation for my aptitude test immediately.
Ruthlessness
Ah, the "Big Three" and their insignificant pet the DSE. Allow me to express the joy I have had hunting down and extorting their pathetic lackeys, stripping them of various levels of profit and peace of mind. Mark my words, for as long as I draw breath, these corporations will think twice before sending out their Transports while I roam the systems. Below you will find three examples of such extortion. These are not the only, and they certainly wont be the last.
What I thought was going to be my Fraudulency report, has turned into my Insidiousness report. A great Lane Hacker knows when to seize a bird in the hand, despite the lure of two in the brush. Allow me to explain. During my Honeytrap attempt on an Interspace named Meg Rivers, my interception was thwarted when another Interspace Transport got caught in my ambush. My instinct to abandon the Honeytrap and extort this new target proved to be the right call, as Meg admitted to sending him in first to "test the waters"; not long after, passing our interaction cloaked. Had I let this one go, to salvage the Honeytrap, I would have left with nothing.
Fraudulency
The Setup
My mark was a freelancer named Craft Lawrence. Our Spyglass Network Scanner had him identified as an extortion target who flew a mammoth. Under a stealthed transponder, but with Lane Hacker IFF and ID, I made first contact.
Our conversation began at one of my favorite interception spots, 17k behind the Kansas Jump Hole. I greeted my target as I do all my potential victims, as to get confirmation that my identity is unknown to them. To my dismay, he implied that we may have met in California once. Shame, clearly I must have pirated him at some point. Lucky for me, a quick denial was enough, and our conversation continued uncontested.
Quote:Elliot.Carver: Greetings Freelancer. Have we had the pleasure of speaking before? Craft.Lawrence: Greetings. We've met at california, if I remember correctly Elliot.Carver: Have we? I don't leave Pen very often. I repersent the Copper Storage facility in Kansas. Have you been? Craft.Lawrence: My bad, must've mistook you for someone. I'm currently on contract with Synth Food, haven't been to Kansas - I hear it's nice
I introduced myself as a representative of the Copper Storage facility in the Kansas system, as well as asking if he had been before. With confirmation of his ignorance, I knew which play I wanted to go for. As I had been waiting at this jump hole for hours, I wanted to trick this mark into mining me some ore; with the intention of extorting him for it after completion.
Unfortunately, this Freelancer was not mining capable, so I quickly changed tactics. I pretended I was attempting to out bid his current contractor, and fed him some corny line about Copper being the blood of Liberty. With his interest peaked, I informed the freelancer how he could make those sweet credits.
Quote:Elliot.Carver: What is Synth Foods paying? I am sure we could do better. Copper is the blood of Liberty I always say. Craft.Lawrence: So they say Elliot.Carver: Are you mining capable? As we have Jobs to Freelancers willing to mine some Copper Ore for us. Craft.Lawrence: Well, I cannot do it myself, but I can ask a friend of mine Craft.Lawrence: I'm not much of a miner myself Elliot.Carver: The job is simple. Fill up on Copper Ore, either by mining in our Copper zone, or purchasing from our facility. Elliot.Carver: Our prices are the best in Liberty, not to brag Craft.Lawrence: Well, I could buy some to have a taste of your business Elliot.Carver: Once you have a full shipment, you must bring it to our secondary location in Vespucci. When the Silver Mine shut down... Elliot.Carver: We have had less traffic, but business MUST continue. Elliot.Carver: Will you or your friend be willing to take this Job soon? Craft.Lawrence: I can probably make that detour about naw
The idea was simple. Convince him to purchase a full shipment of Copper Ore at the Kansas facility, and deliver it to the new facility we opened in Vespucci. You know, the one that definitely exists and did not fabricate. After confirming his cargo space, I used this opportunity to reposition to the Kansas Jump Hole in Vespucci.
Once he agreed to try this new fabricated route, it was just keeping casual conversation going from there. We discussed route profit, backstory, anything to keep it interesting. With only two complications along the way, I received confirmation of the pickup. As I eagerly waited for the jump, I came to the conclusion that this was actually going to work.
General Conversation
Quote:Craft.Lawrence: So, I shall fill up in Kansas? Elliot.Carver: You are a lifesaver. Do you know how to get to Kansas from California? Elliot.Carver: Yes please. You can either mine it at no cost, or purchase at around 3k per unit at our Copper Storage facility. Elliot.Carver: Our facility in Vespucci pays less then Honshu, but it is much closer.
Cargo and Profit
Quote:Elliot.Carver: What is your cargo space sir? Craft.Lawrence: I can carry around 2000 units Elliot.Carver: Well, our transports typically take around 4 to 5k metric units from us. So we might need you for two trips. Elliot.Carver: Will this be an issue? The route is one jump hole away. Craft.Lawrence: Not an issue, as long as it pays Elliot.Carver: Well, the Kansas facility sells around 3k per unit, and our Vespucci facility pays 6k per unit. As I said, Elliot.Carver: It pays less then Honsu, but we need a reason for Independents to move ore from one facility, to our other. Elliot.Carver: I miss our Silver trade, but what can you do huh? Craft.Lawrence: indeed. I'll be arriving at Kansas about now
Complication #1
Quote:Craft.Lawrence: Can you provide the coordinates to facility? Elliot.Carver: It is in C6. Where the old Silver Mines use to operate. Elliot.Carver: I will be docked at the Facility if you have any questions. Craft.Lawrence: this is embarrassing , but I cant seem to find the Facility Elliot.Carver: I am showing you are still in Kansas Craft.Lawrence: I'm orbiting Colby at the moment Elliot.Carver: I am so sorry, you were asking where our Kansas facility was. Not this one. Craft.Lawrence: Yep Elliot.Carver: Please accept my most sincere apologies, I had assumed you meant where this facility is. Most have our base on the map by now Craft.Lawrence: Sorry, haven't been to Kansas before Elliot.Carver: If you head to B3, you should find it on your Scanner
Complication #2
Quote:Elliot.Carver: How are you back in Californa? Craft.Lawrence: Autopilot malfunction ran me through a planet Craft.Lawrence: Rescue team was on their way to Cali, it seems Elliot.Carver: Ouch, I am willing to pay for any damages or time wasted. Are you on route back? Craft.Lawrence: Yes, I'll be back in Kansas immediately Craft.Lawrence: Nevermind, my ship was ensured
The Ambush
As he jumped to Vespucci, I immediately took control of the situation, and warned him what would happen if he attempted to run. I wanted no misunderstanding of what was happening here. I casually explained how valuable he has been to the Lane Hackers, and proceeded to make my demand. Which in this case was 2 million credits, or 700 copper. Of course, my demand with made without fuss. I collected the cargo, and delivered it to Mactan Base.
Pre Jump
Quote:Craft.Lawrence: Found it! Elliot.Carver: Great! A DSE contractor should have filled it up. If not, someone is getting blacklisted. Elliot.Carver: Just give me a heads up as you jump to Ves. I will undock, and come meet you. Craft.Lawrence: Everything is fine so far, 2145 units of ore are on it's way to Ves Craft.Lawrence: Ves jump
Post Jump
Quote:Elliot.Carver: Halt Freelancer. I know this must be confusing. But lets have a chat eh? Elliot.Carver: If you take that jump hole, I will be forced to chase you and take all that ore. This is not what I want. Elliot.Carver: This copper ore is very important to our cause, and we thank you for playing such a vital role. Craft.Lawrence: I should have guessed Elliot.Carver: This took much longer then I thought it would. Elliot.Carver: As I did put you through all this trouble, I will only demand 2M Credits, or 700 units of that copper. Your choice. Elliot.Carver: Our cause is important, but I won't rob you more then what is required. Elliot.Carver: If you take the rest to Planet Honshu, you will make this back and more. Elliot.Carver: So what is your answer Freelancer? Craft.Lawrence: I can share copper, That'll allow me to earn smth as well Elliot.Carver: Wise choice. Thank you for supporting the our faction. Craft.Lawrence: Now my contious is clear for giving you all that trouble
As a bonus, I entertained the idea of using this Freelancer as an informant for future deceptions and intelligence. I doubt it will bare fruit, but there is no harm in planting seeds.
Quote:Elliot.Carver: Fair enough. If you are willing to sellout other Freelancers, we would be happy to pay for real intelligence. Craft.Lawrence: That was a strange first impression as far as courses go. I'll consider your offer Elliot.Carver: Now that you know my true identity Craft.Lawrence: That was the most valuable asset of our meeting, yes Elliot.Carver: If you are willing assist me in future deceptions such as this one, it will most beneficial to both of us. Elliot.Carver: I will be in touch. Craft.Lawrence: That is fascinating that you trust me with not setting up mirroring response. I'll consider your offer Craft.Lawrence: and any beneficial activity, for that matter. I'll be in touch Elliot.Carver: Freelancers have no allegiance. Other than credits. This was not personal, only business. I am sure you understand. Craft.Lawrence: Sure. For us freelancers, all of sirius can be considered a marketplase with strategies and opportunities to unfold
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