The Lane Hackers | Internal Comms

["Goldfinger"]

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Good evening.

First of all, I would like to report a small endeavor together with an Outcast Gunboat Captain and his trustworthy "MNS-Accordion", a Tridente-class. We caught us an Universal vessel, callsign Sabertooth, carrying Helium at the Pennsylvania Jumpgate in New York. A bit of bartering and the rookie of a Bison Captain left with no spare cash at all left. A good million credits were wired to me, the Outcast received his share. That is todays first claim for Ruthlessness.

Today I had the pleasure of getting to know a rather interesting individual belonging to Universal Shippings too, the Captain of the [*USI*]Nashville[M]. This unlucky fella was caught by me at the trade-lane down the Texas Jumpgate in New York. His vessel was empty, yet we engaged into a lengthy discussion. At the end I could barter a deal of 21.000.000 credits with the sole condition being that all our vessels - read you lot here - leave [*USI*] vessels to themselves for exactly twenty-four hours counting by when I received the cash. I expect you to honor this deal as I see a significantly high probability that this Captain can be even more useful in the future. At exactly 21:10:16 Sirian Standard Time of the 20th February 828 A.S., the deal is over and we shall hunt them down again.
During the conversation, the Captain mentioned "a little work around the Texas Sector", this seems to be adequate intel to hand over to the Liberty Rogues.
This endeavor will be my second claim for Ruthlessness today. Perhaps I will come back here later, who knows what the night brings?

Pennsylvania Gate Encounter

One Universal please...
...with extra Helium.
Shared work, shared profit.

Pennsylvania blackbox extract

[18.02.2021 14:26:31] LH~Goldfinger: Hello there.
[18.02.2021 14:26:32] Sabertooth: Hey there
[18.02.2021 14:26:44] MNS-Accordion: Hola
[18.02.2021 14:26:53] MNS-Accordion: Quite a nice ship you got
[18.02.2021 14:27:04] LH~Goldfinger: Indeed. Just in the wrong hands.
[18.02.2021 14:27:06] Sabertooth: A: And its brand new.
[18.02.2021 14:27:39] Sabertooth: A: SO what do you need?
[18.02.2021 14:27:41] LH~Goldfinger: It would be a true shame if it suffered any damage then, right?
[18.02.2021 14:27:45] MNS-Accordion: Well, you have to pay first before you can go
[18.02.2021 14:28:01] LH~Goldfinger: Pretty much. Way tax, a donation, whatever you wish to call it.
[18.02.2021 14:28:19] MNS-Accordion: I agree on three million for your ship
[18.02.2021 14:28:35] Sabertooth: A. I dont have much on me i did use up my savings on this cargo.
[18.02.2021 14:28:46] MNS-Accordion: Sorry amigo, you went for us
[18.02.2021 14:28:57] MNS-Accordion: *sniffs*
[18.02.2021 14:29:01] LH~Goldfinger: Hm. Got a feeling the two million I had in mind won't work out.
[18.02.2021 14:29:13] MNS-Accordion: How about two million then?
[18.02.2021 14:29:16] Sabertooth: A: I have one mill on me and thats all my cash.
[18.02.2021 14:29:16] MNS-Accordion: Then we let you pass
[18.02.2021 14:29:36] MNS-Accordion: Si, your cargo is what matters, not your spare cash
[18.02.2021 14:29:57] MNS-Accordion: What should we do then, amigo Hacker?
[18.02.2021 14:30:33] LH~Goldfinger: Hmh. Some of their cargo and a huge time investment to sell it off for a good profit.. or just a million credits.
[18.02.2021 14:30:46] LH~Goldfinger: I feel like going for the easy way today, so the cash.
[18.02.2021 14:30:53] MNS-Accordion: Would one million do? We gave you a chance
[18.02.2021 14:30:59] MNS-Accordion: That is final
[18.02.2021 14:31:04] Sabertooth: A: Ok who do i give it to?
[18.02.2021 14:31:16] LH~Goldfinger: At least he's cooperative unlike other corporate lapdogs.
[18.02.2021 14:31:23] MNS-Accordion: *sniffs*
[18.02.2021 14:31:35] Sabertooth: A: I like to live another day pal.
[18.02.2021 14:32:07] LH~Goldfinger: Got the cash, Outcast.
[18.02.2021 14:32:14] MNS-Accordion: Not yet
[18.02.2021 14:32:19] LH~Goldfinger: Nah, I did.
[18.02.2021 14:32:24] MNS-Accordion: A million?
[18.02.2021 14:32:27] LH~Goldfinger: Indeed.
[18.02.2021 14:32:30] MNS-Accordion: Then he can go
[18.02.2021 14:32:34] Sabertooth: A: I just hope i wont meet more on the way to kusari...
[18.02.2021 14:32:52] Sabertooth: Have a drink on me pals.
[18.02.2021 14:32:55] LH~Goldfinger: That would be a "huge shame", indeed.
[18.02.2021 14:33:06] MNS-Accordion: When we put down a foolish gunboat...
[18.02.2021 14:33:12] MNS-Accordion: *sniffs*
[18.02.2021 14:33:17] LH~Goldfinger: Well, going to wire you your part.
[18.02.2021 14:33:27] [2021-02-18] 14:33:28 You have sent 550.000 credits to MNS-Accordion.
[18.02.2021 14:33:45] LH~Goldfinger: Bigger guns often convince them, so that's a bit more for you.

The more interesting Universal Captain

First, papers please.
I was sad about this but not for long.
Money making, Peddler style.

The sweet deal blackbox extract for all you curious ones

[19.02.2021 20:51:13] LH~Goldfinger: Good evening.
[19.02.2021 20:51:25] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: Howdy there.
[19.02.2021 20:51:40] LH~Goldfinger: What an unusual sight, wouldn't you agree?
[19.02.2021 20:51:50] LH~Goldfinger: Empty. Huh.
[19.02.2021 20:52:04] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: *Puts a dip in his mouth* heh aint to suprised.
[19.02.2021 20:52:29] LH~Goldfinger: Not like this matters much.
[19.02.2021 20:52:48] LH~Goldfinger: Even an empty transport is insuranced.
[19.02.2021 20:52:52] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: *spits in his cup* Well Im headed to get some good is all.
[19.02.2021 20:53:13] LH~Goldfinger: I'll tell you a little idea, corporate dog.
[19.02.2021 20:53:47] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: No need for them remarks boy.
[19.02.2021 20:54:04] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: *spits in cup*
[19.02.2021 20:54:05] LH~Goldfinger: No? Well, that's making business more pleasant for both of us then.
[19.02.2021 20:54:13] LH~Goldfinger: Not exactly my narrative anyways.
[19.02.2021 20:54:20] LH~Goldfinger: I got a sweet deal to offer you though.
[19.02.2021 20:54:39] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: And what is that? *tilts his hat*
[19.02.2021 20:55:11] LH~Goldfinger: Call it a special for you "about to get some goods" sir. Instead of the small sum I'd usually ask for, we settle on a good -
[19.02.2021 20:55:22] LR-Michael.Pierce: Well well
[19.02.2021 20:55:28] LH~Goldfinger: two and a half million credits but I'll not be a nice rude bother for a whole day.
[19.02.2021 20:55:34] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: *Mumbles* Where is my damn cigarettes...
[19.02.2021 20:55:34] LR-Michael.Pierce: Seems like I am just about to get lucky
[19.02.2021 20:55:54] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: There they are! *lights one up*
[19.02.2021 20:56:05] LH~Goldfinger: Twenty-four hours of pleasing quiet without me looking for you at every little corner of space.
[19.02.2021 20:56:08] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: Two and half mill ya say?
[19.02.2021 20:56:10] LH~Goldfinger: Sounds good, doesn't it?
[19.02.2021 20:56:12] LH~Goldfinger: Hmh, yes.
[19.02.2021 20:56:46] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: *Takes a drag and exhales8 How about we sweeten it up a little more.
[19.02.2021 20:57:00] LR-Michael.Pierce: Seems like you're Having fun with him
[19.02.2021 20:57:05] LR-Michael.Pierce: I'll catch him latere
[19.02.2021 20:57:12] LH~Goldfinger: Good call, Rogue.
[19.02.2021 20:57:14] LR-Michael.Pierce: Get fun
[19.02.2021 20:57:16] LH~Goldfinger: Good luck then.
[19.02.2021 20:57:20] LH~Goldfinger: Well, I'm listening.
[19.02.2021 20:57:42] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: Make it three and a half mill and you and your boys leave my guys for the day hows that sound?
[19.02.2021 20:58:21] LH~Goldfinger: I think for me to convince everyone else, we'd talk about a little more than this. It's a special nice little offer by -
[19.02.2021 20:58:26] LH~Goldfinger: myself as I have something to celebrate.
[19.02.2021 20:59:00] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: *Takes a drag* Whats your counter? *exhales*
[19.02.2021 20:59:28] LH~Goldfinger: Twenty four hours of peace from all our boys, right? Hmm..
[19.02.2021 20:59:41] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: Thats right.
[19.02.2021 21:00:22] LH~Goldfinger: Hmh. That's a tough nut to think about.
[19.02.2021 21:00:24] LH~Goldfinger: I give you that.
[19.02.2021 21:00:39] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: *Dust the ash from his leg*
[19.02.2021 21:00:54] LH~Goldfinger: It almost gives me the impression a big haulage is planned within the next twenty-four hours.
[19.02.2021 21:00:55] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: Well I be looking out for my partners as well ya see.
[19.02.2021 21:01:09] LH~Goldfinger: Nah.
[19.02.2021 21:01:13] LH~Goldfinger: I guess I got a sum in mind.
[19.02.2021 21:01:43] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: Just a bit of work around the Texas sector is all.
[19.02.2021 21:01:53] LH~Goldfinger: I see, I see.
[19.02.2021 21:01:55] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: *Puts his cigarette out*
[19.02.2021 21:02:20] LH~Goldfinger: Well, before you scream out how insane I am, mind you the sum is to keep all of them off your throats for a whole day.
[19.02.2021 21:02:46] LH~Goldfinger: I thought about a good twenty-four million credits.
[19.02.2021 21:02:54] LH~Goldfinger: A million credits for every hour we leave you alone.
[19.02.2021 21:03:04] LH~Goldfinger: A one time deal, obviously. You'd better use it wisely then.
[19.02.2021 21:03:41] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: *Takes his dip out* Hmmm does this include your allies the Rogues?
[19.02.2021 21:04:31] LH~Goldfinger: Unfortunately, I cannot make any guarantees with this wild pack. But every member of the Inner Circle will leave you and -
[19.02.2021 21:04:39] LH~Goldfinger: your boys alone for twenty-four hours then.
[19.02.2021 21:05:27] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: *Rubs the back of his neck* Damn thats a lot of credits...
[19.02.2021 21:05:59] LH~Goldfinger: Oh, I bet you corporate boys got some insurance claim tricks up your sleeves. Also an entire day!
[19.02.2021 21:06:10] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: *Cracks his knuckles* I can do 20 million what you say?
[19.02.2021 21:06:15] LH~Goldfinger: Worry free! Except Rogues but who cares, they're often too stupid to disrupt a damn lane!
[19.02.2021 21:06:25] LH~Goldfinger: Hmh. Bartering, eh? Twenty-two.
[19.02.2021 21:07:06] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: *Takes his hat off* Twenty-one and we have a deal.
[19.02.2021 21:07:30] LH~Goldfinger: Twenty-one and one day a good bottle of Whiskey finding its way to me, and yes, then we have a deal.
[19.02.2021 21:08:10] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: *Looks back at his whiskey stash*
[19.02.2021 21:08:28] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: Well shit all I have left is my good stuff.
[19.02.2021 21:08:36] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: Fine, fine.
[19.02.2021 21:08:43] LH~Goldfinger: Splendid.
[19.02.2021 21:09:31] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: I'll transfer over the funds and capsule up a battle of some of the finest for ya'll.
[19.02.2021 21:10:04] LH~Goldfinger: It seems my celebration later will be a lot more pleasant with some of this good stuff.
[19.02.2021 21:10:08] LH~Goldfinger: And the cash, obviously.
[19.02.2021 21:10:16] [2021-02-19] 21:10:16 You have received 21.000.000 credits from [*USI*]Nashville[M]
[19.02.2021 21:10:21] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: Wire complete.
[19.02.2021 21:10:23] LH~Goldfinger: I guess we'll party too much to care for you, if you get what I mean.
[19.02.2021 21:10:30] LH~Goldfinger: Indeed, payment received.
[19.02.2021 21:10:47] LH~Goldfinger: I'll let them know. They'll honor this deal.
[19.02.2021 21:11:00] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: Damn ya'll Hackers are a tough bunch to work with! *he laughs*
[19.02.2021 21:11:18] LH~Goldfinger: Life can't be all relaxing, now can it be?
[19.02.2021 21:11:31] LH~Goldfinger: But you're an unusually pleasant business partner.
[19.02.2021 21:11:36] LH~Goldfinger: That means a lot from me.
[19.02.2021 21:11:41] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: I probably shouldnt drink on the job but. *Grabs a shot glass*
[19.02.2021 21:11:43] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: Cheers!
[19.02.2021 21:11:44] LR-Michael.Pierce: You still Robbing him?
[19.02.2021 21:11:50] LH~Goldfinger: Cheers, hah!
[19.02.2021 21:11:54] LH~Goldfinger: You could say this.
[19.02.2021 21:12:08] LH~Goldfinger: Or rather, I'm done by now.
[19.02.2021 21:12:15] [*USI*]Nashville[M]: I guess nice working with you?
[19.02.2021 21:12:22] LH~Goldfinger: In a way, indeed.

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