Kaiserliche Rheinwehr [RM] - Message Dump

[Traudel Habermeyer]

► Source: Battleship Schwerin, Frankfurt System
► Encryption: port RM-MAS-1NTS-TMD-TRM
► Submitter: Bootsmann Traudel Habermeyer
► Recipant: Kaiserliche Rheinwehr HQ, Kolonnenplatz Neu Berlin
► Subject: Golden Chrysanthemums in New Berlin, 03.10.829

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Guten Abend Officers,

as i returned from sweeping the Nordheide in Hamburg, i spotted two Golden Chrysanthemum transports in New Berlin - sector D4, heading for the Ruhrfeld.
Their destination turned out to be Kreuzberg Depot. They were particularly quick in regards to docking at the station, i suspect to unload any problematic cargo as soon as possible. Sufficient proximity for a proper scan was only established after they had already docked - and the Junkers tend to keep details like these to themselves.
I informed both vessels about the usual procedures with our situation at hand, they were surprisingly forthcoming and complied without any issues.

'Allowing' them to lead the way back to the Sigmas, i made sure to record the way we took and inquired a bit further. Allegedly they were in need of Rheinbier and lacked an OS&C vessel to trade with in Kusari. We met no other ships on our way to a jump hole in sector F3, hidden in the Aachenfeld. From D7 in Frankfurt, we traversed both the Weisser- and Hausenfeld, crossed the trade lane to the Munich jump gate and entered the Taunusfeld, where our ways parted in F2 near a jump hole to Sigma-13.

Compiled intel

[03.10.2022 21:08:44] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: ... now look at that. Welcome to new berlin, GC...
[03.10.2022 21:08:52] GC-Jinsoku: Thank you ,it's a nice place.
[03.10.2022 21:09:16] GC-Bolzano: Safe travels
[03.10.2022 21:09:16] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Hah, of course it is. Afraid you are not allowed to enjoy it much longer.
[03.10.2022 21:12:28] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: What is your purpose here, GC-Bolzano?
[03.10.2022 21:12:39] GC-Bolzano: Hauling cargo
[03.10.2022 21:12:46] 2022-10-03 21:12:53 SMT Traffic control alert: GC-Bolzano has requested to dock
[03.10.2022 21:13:14] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: And i assume the same goes for GC-Jinsoku...? 'Hauling cargo'?
[03.10.2022 21:13:22] GC-Jinsoku: Absolutely so.
[03.10.2022 21:13:30] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: And what Cargo might that be?
[03.10.2022 21:13:32] GC-Jinsoku: As per my designated role as a freighter.
[03.10.2022 21:13:37] GC-Jinsoku: Whatever they loaded.
[03.10.2022 21:13:38] GC-Jinsoku: No idea
[03.10.2022 21:13:39] 2022-10-03 21:13:47 SMT Traffic control alert: GC-Jinsoku has requested to dock
[03.10.2022 21:14:45] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: But you must certainly know what you yourself have loaded, nein?
[03.10.2022 21:14:57] GC-Jinsoku: I can't load a transport by myself.
[03.10.2022 21:15:03] GC-Jinsoku: That's what dockhands and loading bots are for.
[03.10.2022 21:15:14] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: So you are telling me ... you don't know what you are transporting?
[03.10.2022 21:15:16] GC-Jinsoku: I just sign the forms without reading and burn hard.
[03.10.2022 21:15:24] GC-Jinsoku: Neither do I really care.
[03.10.2022 21:15:28] GC-Jinsoku: I just get paid and carry on.
[03.10.2022 21:15:33] GC-Jinsoku: The less I know, the better.
[03.10.2022 21:15:39] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Afraid some do care.
[03.10.2022 21:15:57] GC-Jinsoku: That must be a bummer.
[03.10.2022 21:16:02] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: You fly with GC-Bolzano regularly?
[03.10.2022 21:16:05] GC-Jinsoku: To care about another person's business.
[03.10.2022 21:16:15] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Sometimes there is not much choice now, is there?
[03.10.2022 21:16:16] GC-Jinsoku: We actually bumped into each other back in Sigma 13.
[03.10.2022 21:16:27] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Really? I see.
[03.10.2022 21:16:31] GC-Jinsoku: And decided to stick together, incase we get jumped by pirates.
[03.10.2022 21:16:42] GC-Jinsoku: Usually, this isn't a problem in Kusari, because we get to fill that role.
[03.10.2022 21:16:49] GC-Jinsoku: But out here, things are different.
[03.10.2022 21:16:59] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Mh, yes. Things are, indeed, different. Which brings me to todays problem.
[03.10.2022 21:17:03] GC-Jinsoku: Although, the law is more persistent than pirates in Kusari.
[03.10.2022 21:17:10] GC-Jinsoku: We've got a problem?
[03.10.2022 21:17:14] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: That ... it is indeed. Ja, i am afraid so.
[03.10.2022 21:17:25] GC-Jinsoku: Oh man.
[03.10.2022 21:17:32] GC-Jinsoku: Am I in trouble, though?
[03.10.2022 21:18:00] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Article five, section four, clause one. Due to ... let's call it reputation... i am bound to escort you out of Rheinland space.
[03.10.2022 21:18:28] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Not necessarily trouble - you are communicative so far. And i ... have not had a chance to check your cargo.
[03.10.2022 21:18:32] GC-Bolzano: Mariko: Last system checks completed
[03.10.2022 21:18:43] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Ah... GC-Bolzano, willkommen back...
[03.10.2022 21:18:46] GC-Jinsoku: Well, I have no choice but to comply.
[03.10.2022 21:19:09] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: That is, unfortunately, true. I am glad we understand each other there. GC-Bolzano, the same goes for you. Rheinland law binds
[03.10.2022 21:19:09] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: me.
[03.10.2022 21:19:10] GC-Jinsoku: Simply because you are respectful towards me and it is my duty to be respectful in return.
[03.10.2022 21:19:26] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: A very welcome change... i do have to admit...
[03.10.2022 21:19:56] GC-Bolzano: Mariko: So... can I get a situation report Maruso-san?
[03.10.2022 21:20:00] GC-Jinsoku: I just have to ask, what will be our destination?
[03.10.2022 21:20:10] GC-Jinsoku: We are not allowed by law to be present here.
[03.10.2022 21:20:17] GC-Jinsoku: As such, a peaceful solution has been offered.
[03.10.2022 21:20:25] GC-Jinsoku: We simply have to be escorted out of Rheinland.
[03.10.2022 21:20:29] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: GC-Bolzano ... for the record again : Article five, section four, clause one of Rheinland Law demands that i escort you out of
[03.10.2022 21:20:32] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Rheinland space, Indeed.
[03.10.2022 21:20:34] GC-Bolzano: Mariko: A fair offer
[03.10.2022 21:20:49] GC-Jinsoku: I will just need a destination to proceed too.
[03.10.2022 21:21:00] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Given you both are most understanding - i will be so as well. What would your next destination been normally?
[03.10.2022 21:21:08] GC-Bolzano: Mariko: Can you take us to the Sigmas?
[03.10.2022 21:21:16] GC-Jinsoku: We'd be headed back to Kusari through the Sigmas indeed.
[03.10.2022 21:21:48] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Ja, that is acceptable. Sigma-13 it is then. *Traudel sighs a bit, then she clears her throat.* I let you take the lead... we
[03.10.2022 21:21:50] GC-Bolzano: Mariko: Ship allignment complete
[03.10.2022 21:21:54] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: won't be taking any trade lanes for obvious reasons.
[03.10.2022 21:22:13] GC-Jinsoku: Roger that, engines engaged.
[03.10.2022 21:22:17] GC-Jinsoku: Ahead full.
[03.10.2022 21:22:22] GC-Bolzano: Mariko: Jinsoku is the lead
[03.10.2022 21:22:31] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Acknowledged.



[03.10.2022 21:22:50] GC-Jinsoku: I seriously need to either bolster my front hull plates or install more shield generators there.
[03.10.2022 21:23:04] GC-Jinsoku: I'm seeing pieces ripped off by debries.
[03.10.2022 21:23:11] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: The Ruhrfeld is a mess...
[03.10.2022 21:23:12] GC-Jinsoku: Very uncool.
[03.10.2022 21:23:14] GC-Bolzano: Mariko: At least you are only a fraction of my size
[03.10.2022 21:23:30] GC-Jinsoku: Yeah, that thing is massive, even by my standards.
[03.10.2022 21:23:32] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Every size has it's perks.
[03.10.2022 21:24:31] GC-Jinsoku: Correct.
[03.10.2022 21:24:42] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: I suppose i am not the most welcome addition to potential conversation ... still. This the first time with the law here?
[03.10.2022 21:24:57] GC-Jinsoku: We don't come here very often.
[03.10.2022 21:25:08] GC-Jinsoku: In fact, it's been a few months since we last visited.
[03.10.2022 21:25:36] GC-Jinsoku: And that's because we need Rheinbeer and there was no Orbital Spa & Cruise ships in Kusari that we can barter with.
[03.10.2022 21:25:39] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Must be my lucky day then. In contrast to ... what simply is my duty... i do enjoy meeting new faces.
[03.10.2022 21:25:49] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Oh, Rheinbeer is needed?
[03.10.2022 21:25:56] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Someone has good taste i'd say.
[03.10.2022 21:26:00] GC-Jinsoku: I do as well, especially when I'm not being actively erradicated by said new faces.
[03.10.2022 21:26:03] GC-Bolzano: Mariko: We arent the worst you can encounter.
[03.10.2022 21:26:22] GC-Jinsoku: Jump sequence initiated.
[03.10.2022 21:29:01] GC-Jinsoku: Destination lock achieved.



[03.10.2022 21:29:05] GC-Bolzano: Mariko: Our escort returned
[03.10.2022 21:29:05] GC-Jinsoku: Activating main drive.
[03.10.2022 21:29:31] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Pardon me ... a slight hold up. I ... needed a moment. Jump holes are not my usual method.
[03.10.2022 21:29:54] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: where were we? Ah ja, new faces and the rare lack of actual fire being exchanged. Highly welcome.
[03.10.2022 21:31:12] GC-Jinsoku: We usually don't get this.
[03.10.2022 21:31:23] GC-Bolzano: Mariko: Well the RM actually seems rather friendly compared to some of the other places we visit
[03.10.2022 21:31:33] GC-Jinsoku: I mean, it's either torpedos flying our way or worse.
[03.10.2022 21:31:39] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: It usually is direct aggression, i take it?
[03.10.2022 21:31:42] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Ah... ... yes.
[03.10.2022 21:31:44] GC-Jinsoku: Yeah.
[03.10.2022 21:31:44] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Sounds familiar.
[03.10.2022 21:31:57] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: *She chuckles* Unexpected day to say the least.
[03.10.2022 21:32:04] GC-Jinsoku: People assume we're animals, just because Kusari propaganda has established us as such.
[03.10.2022 21:32:30] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: I try to keep an open mind, as long as someone is open to a dialogue i am all for it.
[03.10.2022 21:32:31] GC-Jinsoku: In reality, we try to avoid bloodshed and endangering civilians as much as we can.
[03.10.2022 21:32:43] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Commendable...
[03.10.2022 21:32:49] GC-Bolzano: Mariko: Next time we should bring some Sake for these people
[03.10.2022 21:32:55] GC-Jinsoku: Indeed.
[03.10.2022 21:33:02] GC-Jinsoku: This is our destination.
[03.10.2022 21:33:11] GC-Jinsoku: Engaging jump procedudes.
[03.10.2022 21:33:20] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: I suppose ... this is it then? I can follow to Sigma-13, unless you prefer to be rid of me from here on.
[03.10.2022 21:33:32] GC-Jinsoku: Farewell, Frau Habermeyer.
[03.10.2022 21:33:37] GC-Jinsoku: Do have a productive day.
[03.10.2022 21:33:44] GC-Jinsoku: *Bows gently*
[03.10.2022 21:33:47] GC-Bolzano: Sayonara
[03.10.2022 21:33:48] GC-Jinsoku: Sayonara.
[03.10.2022 21:33:51] [RM]Bmn.Trau.Habermeyer: Likewise - it has been a pleasure.

Für den Kaiser! Für das Volk! Für Rheinland!

Hochachtungsvoll,
Traudel Habermeyer
Bootsmann der Kaiserlichen Rheinwehr

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