Incoming Transmission Liberty Navy, First Fleet
Ensign Rebecca Cotton
Well, this if my first comm in so long, she thought to herself. It's been over three years since I've done this so I'm hoping I still remember what I'm doing. I've managed to turn it on, that's a start. Becca sniffles, wiping the blood away from her nose as she winces in pain. I do not miss this. Not one bit.
Apologise about the state I am in but I need to get this done whilst I'm still awake and while I still remember the majority of what happened. I am currently in my ward resting on one of these horrendous beds after my patrol yesterday. Becca flinches as a shooting pain runs down her back. Gripping her sides she groans as she tries to reschuffle making herself more comfortable. Oh wow... Sorry. I will try to keep this short.
My first solo patrol turned out to be rather interesting. I have to wonder if I've forgotten what it's like to police the systems of Liberty or if it's changed so much during my time in Westpoint. My patrol started in the Pennsylvania system where I made haste to Planet Erie to start my patrol. As soon as I entered Erie's orbit I was greeted with a Pirate Transport codenamed VA-301. Tried asking it a few questions, it didn't want to answer much. Tried running away a few times and eventually decided to enter the planets atmosphere without using the docking rights or mooring points... I do not know the status of the crew. I assume all hands lost as I saw the ship explode with my own eyes.
Minutes later we encountered Nefarious Jack. A freighter hauling Cardamine in front of Erie. Funny one this, he didn't stop, he fired on us and was transporting Cardamine. We opened fire back and gave him an ultimatum. Cease fire and stop or we will destroy your ship. Guess that got the message through as he stoped. We fined him heavily and escorted him out. Next time we take him in and hand him over to the LPI.
Yeah and then the reason I am in hospital... A distant voice is heard speaking to Becca. A nurse asking if she needs more pain relief. No no, I'm good thank you. I will be fine though a glass of water could be nice, thank you. You can hear the nurse faintly saying something and walking away whilst Becca readjusts herself. Shortly after we received a few distress calls from our own fleet saying that they were engaged by Lane Hackers. I got there as fast as my cruise engines could take me but I do not remember much after that. They were in New York, I jumped through to assist and then all I remember is people falling like flies one after another and then me. One minute I was on fire, the next I was here. That's all I remember. I have nothing more to add because I really need some rest so I hope you understand. I want to get back out ASAP.
Rebecca Cotton
Ensign, 1FLT
Liberty Navy
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