Following an anonymous tip the Raijin was relocated from the Nagano system to collect intelligence on a conflict within the Tau systems between two separate alliances of convenience. The first being composed of various Outcast forces. The second being vessels of the Independent Mining Guild, various Gallic Military, independent Bounty Hunters and most concerningly, Order. The objective of the first alliance is to terminate an IMG base located not so far from Falkland, the second's is to prevent it's destruction.
Whilst in system we announced our intentions clearly and proceeded in rescue efforts of various personnel within the southern asteroid cluster, returning them to the Freeport in system. This allowed us to more effectively fly under the flag of neutrality whilst gathering intelligence.
Unfortunately, due to the various radiological interferrence from the battle and our vessel still undergoing repairs from a prior skirmish, we were unable to obtain any visual evidence, however comms logs are attached.
During our sweep we had the chance to personally speak with an Order vessel present. They provided us with some intriguing intelligence, though may I suggest we take this information with a hint of scepticism, I have personally heard conflicting claims from multiple groups in passing and I highly doubt we have time to delve into this political game of theirs.
However may I add as a personal note; I would wish to express the concern of this conflict's proximity to Kusari. It may very well be the goal of the Outcast Alliance to further secure their dominion and open up a route into Kusari proper. In addition, this would serve to fuel the Chrysanthemum's Cardamine addiction as well as increase Outcast pressure on the region should they choose to proceed in a more active involvement following their assistance in the defence of Kinkaku-ji. The Order's involvement presents us with the irritation of our space becoming a route for their Military vessels to wage war on both the Outcasts and inevitably our Chrysanthemum allies. This may provoke vessels from both sides violating the use of our space and extending their war to us, regardless of whether or not we choose to get involved in any manner.
I would suggest we watch these events closely and adapt our diplomatic approach accordingly. Of course, I dare not speak out of place, I am merely offering my suggestions as a lowly Dragon of Nakai Clan.
Long live the Dragons! Glory to Nakai Clan!
Arigatōgozaimashita,
Kuroda Taiki
Dragon of Nakai Clan,
Captain of the Raijin.
[26.09.2019 20:17:33]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: This is the Dragons Nakai Clan Cruiser; Raijin, holding distance. We do not intend to interfere. [26.09.2019 20:19:17]<QC|"Madrid">Red is bad, red is dead. One down. [26.09.2019 20:19:20]<MNS-Pontevedra>Castillo: That was a mistake. [26.09.2019 20:19:27]<Tropic.of.Cancer>Just like you. [26.09.2019 20:20:13]<Valentine.Arseneault>Splash one. [26.09.2019 20:20:16]<\*/~Rouge-22>Watch out for more hostiles. [26.09.2019 20:20:33]<Rusty.Old.Screw>I see one! [26.09.2019 20:20:50]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Yeeeeah, a target!
[26.09.2019 20:21:01] 2019-09-26 20:21:01 SMT WARNING: A hyperspace breach is being opened by QC|"Madrid" [26.09.2019 20:21:02]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Do i get a million for this one, too? [26.09.2019 20:21:05]<\*/~Rouge-22>Veuglaire primed, ready for another go. [26.09.2019 20:21:15]<\*/~Rouge-22>For le Roi! [26.09.2019 20:21:17]<Valentine.Arseneault>Time to mop up the remaining hostiles. [26.09.2019 20:21:31]<\*/~Lance.Royale>*Turret system online* [26.09.2019 20:21:53]<Rusty.Old.Screw>An easy one! Yeeey! [26.09.2019 20:22:07]<Rusty.Old.Screw>I'll get rich, i'll get rich! [26.09.2019 20:23:27]<QC|"Aosta">Attacking a repair ship is the most codard action in entire Sirius [26.09.2019 20:23:40]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>You are a combatant, not a lame transport. [26.09.2019 20:24:05]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: This is the Nakai Cruiser Raijin, we are sweeping the field for survivors, we shall return them to the Freeport. [26.09.2019 20:24:13]<Valentine.Arseneault>Que? [26.09.2019 20:24:41]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I cannot guarantee your safety here, Dragon. Tread carefully and good luck. [26.09.2019 20:25:40]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: Arigatou. - I am certain the Shogunate will have questions for you after this, Order. [26.09.2019 20:28:02]<Rookie>Blood dragon, do not interefere. I have no interest in you. Only the Cardamine whores. [26.09.2019 20:28:10]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: We agree with those terms. [26.09.2019 20:29:22]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: IMG Vessel, this is the Dragons Nakai Clan Cruiser; Raijin. We have no interest in getting involved in this conflict. [26.09.2019 20:29:38]<IMG|CFV-Tartarus>k ... thanks [26.09.2019 20:29:49]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: We are merely here to confirm reports and assist in the retreval of survivors, from both sides. [26.09.2019 20:30:07]<QC|"Madrid">Our regards, frogs. [26.09.2019 20:30:23]<Tropic.of.Cancer>My regards, wankers. [26.09.2019 20:30:27]<\*/~Rouge-22>You've just seen our regards. [26.09.2019 20:30:39]<Tropic.of.Cancer>There will be many more. [26.09.2019 20:31:03]<QC|"Madrid">More friends - more slaves to brothels and cardamine fields. *laugh* [26.09.2019 20:31:07]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Last Maltese ship on scanner was defeated. I will rendezevous with you. [26.09.2019 20:31:50]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I do not know disposition of the Enclave, but they seem to have bloodlust on Outcasts rather than anything else. [26.09.2019 20:31:53]<\*/~Rouge-22>They are retreating. No hostiles on radars. [26.09.2019 20:32:24]<MNS-Pontevedra>Castillo: Are you sure about that? Preparing to deactivate cloak. [26.09.2019 20:32:35]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Do it! Deactivate it all over! [26.09.2019 20:32:42]<\*/~Rouge-22>Go ahead. That will be the last mistake you make. [26.09.2019 20:32:43]<Rusty.Old.Screw>I still need more cash! [26.09.2019 20:32:52]<Tropic.of.Cancer>I sure like playing hide and seek with a lobotomite.
[26.09.2019 20:33:18]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Do you require escort out of the system, Dragon? [26.09.2019 20:33:41]<Tropic.of.Cancer>Oi, I see one. [26.09.2019 20:33:43]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: I believe we are fine where we are. The Captain is currently down in Medical, we scoop up a few survivors. [26.09.2019 20:33:58]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Was your ship hit? How many injured? [26.09.2019 20:34:06]<Tropic.of.Cancer>Went back to Omicron Tau. Oh well. [26.09.2019 20:34:13]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: Vessels, be aware you may be about to violate the Freeport NFZ. We are in contact with the Zoners as we speak. [26.09.2019 20:34:13]<Rookie>Have the subhumans left? [26.09.2019 20:34:36]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: Iie, we 'saved' pilots and crew from both sides. [26.09.2019 20:34:46]<Rusty.Old.Screw>A dragon, eh? [26.09.2019 20:34:53]<Tropic.of.Cancer>Can opener returning to base. [26.09.2019 20:34:56]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: For various reasons, we refuse to hand any over to the groups present. [26.09.2019 20:35:02]<Rookie>Really... I don't see anoyne being in breach, other than you, Dragon. However... Agree to help against the Subhumans... [26.09.2019 20:35:11]<Rookie>And well... I didn't see anything if you agree to help. [26.09.2019 20:35:29]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: Bushido, Gaijin. On my honour, I shall show compassion, equally so, I need not explain my actions. [26.09.2019 20:35:32]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>No Firing Zone still applies, I believe. [26.09.2019 20:35:34]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: A Warrior does as he must. [26.09.2019 20:35:42]<Rusty.Old.Screw>No firing zone? [26.09.2019 20:35:45]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Bhah! [26.09.2019 20:35:50]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Bwahahahahaha!~ [26.09.2019 20:35:53]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Are you REAL?! [26.09.2019 20:35:59]<Rusty.Old.Screw>NO FIRING ZONE! Ahahahahaha~! [26.09.2019 20:36:20]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Shall we just burn him for what he said, in front of Maxine's place? [26.09.2019 20:36:31]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: Order, please remind me why you insist on tangling with these... barbarians of the Taus. [26.09.2019 20:36:33]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Just tell me it pays well. [26.09.2019 20:36:53]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I am defending IMG and Siloso. Nothing less, nothing more. [26.09.2019 20:36:54]<Rookie>Dragon, who would you rather see as the dominant forces in the Taus... Some angry miners, or crack addicts? [26.09.2019 20:36:59]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Maltese are the barbarians. [26.09.2019 20:37:11]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: I fail to see what the Order have to gain from this endeavour. [26.09.2019 20:37:26]<Rookie>Dead maltese is always a noble objective, Dragon. [26.09.2019 20:37:29]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Outcasts shelter Nomad worshippers and assault our ships on other end of Sirius, Dragon. [26.09.2019 20:37:45]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Few days ago they fought alongside a Commune, Nomad worshipper. [26.09.2019 20:37:47]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Why are you even negotiating with it? [26.09.2019 20:37:49]<Tip>Armor Upgrades are permanent items which, when mounted, multiply your ship's base hitpoints. It is an essential item on any ship. [26.09.2019 20:37:51]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: It is enough to wield power, I need not flaunt it or send out threats. [26.09.2019 20:37:55]<Rusty.Old.Screw>It does not even hold the firepower. [26.09.2019 20:38:02]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Simply burn it, shall you? [26.09.2019 20:38:07]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: Aoi Isejiin!? Out here? [26.09.2019 20:38:36]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I do not read any Aoi in the area. [26.09.2019 20:38:39]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: Ah! Kaigun-Daisa! | Kuroda: As you were Kotomichi. [26.09.2019 20:39:11]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: Iie, perhaps I mispoke. You were saying that there are... Nomad, worshippers? [26.09.2019 20:39:20]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Commune, you must have heard about them. [26.09.2019 20:39:26]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Group of pirates in alliance with Nomads. [26.09.2019 20:39:29]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: Only rumours. [26.09.2019 20:39:39]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>They had sent a destroyer to assist Cuatroce. [26.09.2019 20:39:40]<Rookie>Commune are just another scum... Don't think too hard on it. [26.09.2019 20:39:58]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Nomak's bunch only has two destroyers. [26.09.2019 20:40:06]<Rusty.Old.Screw>I doubt they will waste one for something that small. [26.09.2019 20:40:11]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: Interesting... Yoshida; sent this information to the Daimyo immediately. [26.09.2019 20:40:30]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Do not believe Outcast crap about disallowing Nomad worship. They have made an entire station for just that purpose. [26.09.2019 20:40:48]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Santa Verna, in Omicron Alpha [26.09.2019 20:40:51]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Place of Nomad worship. [26.09.2019 20:40:58]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Anatomize the ones disallowing it, find out. [26.09.2019 20:41:00]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Simple. [26.09.2019 20:41:08]<BD|N.Raijin>Kotomichi: Santa Verna. Most intriguing. [26.09.2019 20:42:27]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>The war with Outcasts started when their government refused to heed our demand to remove a Nomad capital ship from their space. [26.09.2019 20:42:37]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I see no reason for peace. [26.09.2019 20:42:48]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Not after Santa Verna, not after that, not after Siloso. [26.09.2019 20:43:04]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: If I may Kotomichi... *he clears his throat* [26.09.2019 20:43:09]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Not while someone's still paying. [26.09.2019 20:43:15]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>If nobody stands up for IMG, Tau's will become Orange Dreamland. [26.09.2019 20:43:24]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: If what you are saying is true, it may not dissuade our plans with regards to the Outcasts. [26.09.2019 20:44:05]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: Currently, we see no reason to engage in open conflict with them, equally so, we cannot risk an altercation with the GC [26.09.2019 20:44:26]<Rusty.Old.Screw>*Yawns* So, are there any more jobs to take on here? [26.09.2019 20:44:27]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I see no reason for their filth to enter Kusari as they please and bring Nomad corruption along them. [26.09.2019 20:44:39]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Its best they are contained in the Tau's [26.09.2019 20:44:48]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: Despite our agreements, which we are upholding may I add. The Dragons cannot afford to spend resources outside Kusari. [26.09.2019 20:44:50]<Rookie>Order vessel, seeing as I can't be bothered with being too nice... Kindly drop our 3 lads in your hold off. [26.09.2019 20:44:55]<Rookie>On the Freeport. [26.09.2019 20:45:00]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I dont expect you to come to Tau's and fight. [26.09.2019 20:45:21]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Oh oh. Freelancer for hire, Rookie. Just saying. [26.09.2019 20:45:22]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I expect you keep Kusari free of Nomads and their supporters, with as much help The Order can give you. [26.09.2019 20:45:56]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: I am offended you would consider any other choice. [26.09.2019 20:46:09]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: We are as committed as we have always been to contain the Nomad threat. [26.09.2019 20:46:10]<Rookie>Order ship, drop my lads off on the Freeport, would you? [26.09.2019 20:46:26]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I will release prisoners of war on Freeport and take Outcasts for interrogation. [26.09.2019 20:46:28]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Just poke it with antimatter, he is deaf. [26.09.2019 20:46:37]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Everyone else is free to go. [26.09.2019 20:46:43]<Rookie>I'll take care of my guys... Do what you will with the Outcasts. [26.09.2019 20:47:01]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Take them, then. [26.09.2019 20:47:12]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>They are in pressurized container. [26.09.2019 20:47:33]<Rookie>Thank you. [26.09.2019 20:47:43]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I did not consider other option, Dragon. [26.09.2019 20:47:48]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I am surprised to even see you here. [26.09.2019 20:47:51]<Rookie>As I said... While this nonsense here is going on... I won't consider you an enemy, Order. [26.09.2019 20:47:57]<Rookie>Until it gets proven otherwise. [26.09.2019 20:48:09]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: We responded to an alarming buildup in this system, we were the only vessel capable and free to move. [26.09.2019 20:48:39]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Hmpf. And here i was, hoping to see some more action. [26.09.2019 20:48:54]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>It started with Maltese pushing their weight about after defeat of Gallia. [26.09.2019 20:49:05]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Crayterians are oddly quiet. They had been their biggest enemy. [26.09.2019 20:49:18]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Without their usual protector, IMG fell victim to Outcast siege. [26.09.2019 20:49:38]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: I must admit, the Maltese's growth in recent times has been most displeasing. [26.09.2019 20:49:53]<Rookie>Which is why, I would encourage you to think on your side, Dragon. [26.09.2019 20:50:02]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Hey, sure we should not burn it? [26.09.2019 20:50:15]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I would preffer Outcasts to bury the hatchet and join the alliance against Nomads. However, they preffer to kill and murder [26.09.2019 20:50:26]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>everyone in their way. [26.09.2019 20:50:31]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: Our side, is that of Kusari and Bushido, Hunter. Yours is a life of profit, dishonourable purpose. [26.09.2019 20:51:29]<Rusty.Old.Screw>How is profit dishonourable, you dolt?! [26.09.2019 20:51:55]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: A gaijin would never understand, nor do I need to explain myself to the likes of you. [26.09.2019 20:52:05]<Rookie>Actually... my life is more than being a Hunter, Dragon. So, if I was you, be careful on judging a book by it's cover. [26.09.2019 20:52:11]<Rusty.Old.Screw>You are the gaijin here, in taus. [26.09.2019 20:52:29]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Dragon. You may ask for the full story from that vessel over there [26.09.2019 20:52:32]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: Gaijin is Kusarian, it refers to anyone who is not Kusarian, one cannot simply translate a term and make theirs. [26.09.2019 20:52:47]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: Full story? [26.09.2019 20:52:57]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>What are you here for if not discovering truth of what happened here? [26.09.2019 20:52:59]<Rusty.Old.Screw>I know well what it means, gaijin. [26.09.2019 20:53:27]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: I believe we have all of the knowledge we need, for now. [26.09.2019 20:53:37]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Very well. [26.09.2019 20:54:33]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: Now, if you will forgive us, we must return to Nagano. We have a war to fight. Arigatogozaimasu. [26.09.2019 20:54:48]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Better to travel in group. [26.09.2019 20:54:51]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Yeah, shoo, scat. Gaijin. [26.09.2019 20:54:57]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: If you insist. [26.09.2019 20:54:58]<Rusty.Old.Screw>You have nothing to do here anyway. [26.09.2019 20:55:20]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: Perhaps I should put a suggestion to the Daimyo, remove this Freeport. [26.09.2019 20:55:24]<Rusty.Old.Screw>Don't come back. [26.09.2019 20:55:39]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Are you talking to that rust bucket? I put him on ignore list. [26.09.2019 20:55:56]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: It is better to hear all, acknowledge less. [26.09.2019 20:56:17]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Not when 80% of all chatter is autistic screeching. [26.09.2019 20:57:06]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: It would seem to be the case, the requirement of intelligence to fly a vessel has disappeared. [26.09.2019 20:57:43]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I have to say that increasing Maltese presence in Kusari troubles me. [26.09.2019 20:57:52]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>The Ainu cell of Chrysanthanemum is not pleased with their presence. [26.09.2019 20:58:04]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: Hai, we have been watching the developments closely. [26.09.2019 20:58:11]<Tip>Exploration can be very rewarding. The game world has hidden bases and wrecks that do not show up on your map. Find them and the loot is yours to claim. [26.09.2019 20:58:25]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: We are taking this chance to normalise relations with the Outcasts, yet assert our sphere, pull strings as it were. [26.09.2019 20:58:36]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>This is a mistake what you are doing. [26.09.2019 20:58:46]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>They are by far another front for the Nomads. [26.09.2019 20:59:00]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: One need not use force as a show of power. Power is just as much intelligence and strategy. [26.09.2019 20:59:09]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: Our time to act directly will come. [26.09.2019 20:59:12]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>Invite them to Kusari and you will see the only link between Order and Dragon place swarmed by pirates and murderers. [26.09.2019 20:59:17]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>We will be no longer able to sent reinforcements [26.09.2019 20:59:24]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>You will be on your own. [26.09.2019 20:59:47]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: You overexaggerate the situation and appear to lay blame on anyone but yourself for the situation we are in. [26.09.2019 21:00:02]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: Leave us to our methods Order. [26.09.2019 21:00:44]<Order|Handsome,Mikhail>I hope you wont find yourself beset by Nomad allies with Order cut off from Tohoku. [26.09.2019 21:01:07]<BD|N.Raijin>Kuroda: As do we. It is why we should make best of the ... bad hand we have been given.
When contending with a monster, you'd be wise to give the devil his due.