OVERVIEW The liberation of slaves from Omicron Alpha was a Pyrrhic victory for the Crayter Republic and the volunteers from IMG. Although significant damage was inflicted on the Outcasts, particularly to their pride, nothing that transpired towards the end of the Slave Uprising can be called a real victory. The situation turned even bleaker for the freed slaves themselves, who, instead of freedom, found themselves struggling on Freeport 10 as interest in their fate gradually waned.
However, the Outcasts were not satisfied with this situation. Sadistic threats of retribution coerced the Zoners to confine the escaped slaves into a makeshift annex. Over the last few years, the Outcasts have drip fed the Freeport with supplies of Cardamine at exorbitant cost; only enough to keep the escapees on the threshold of excruciating withdrawals, prolonging their suffering. Overcrowding in the annex had led to crime, unsanitary conditions and disease, with the situation reaching breaking point after an outbreak of Orange Fever spread to the Freeport crew, killing a young Zoner.
Meanwhile, in the Crayter Republic, the government faces growing unpopularity as the bruised population grapples with the lingering traumas of the Gallic War, the increasing encroachment of Liberty corporations and the Slave Revolt's disappointing outcome. The slaves marooned on Freeport 10 were a particularly embarrassing reminder of the campaign's shortcomings. When Freeport 10 once again reached out imploring for assistance, the Republic decided this was an opportunity to turn a bitter reminder into a quick PR win. An expeditionary force was assembled to conduct a quick evacuation back to Yuma.
GNI agents and the Cryer corporation in the Tau region were also aware of rumors of an imminent extraction attempt, and wanted to seize these former slaves for their own purposes. Both groups were intensely interested in the effects of Malta's biosphere on non-Outcasts, although for very different reasons. With the abolition of slavery on Malta, this was thought to be the last possible opportunity to obtain a significant sample size for study. However, some of the Outcast Dons have suggested that allowing the slaves to reach Yuma rather than Quillan or Harris could manufacture a political crisis between Crayter and Liberty. Little does the Republic know that these survivors were Insurgency POWs 'disappeared' from Erie's internment camps. Crayter's celebration of a prospective victory would shine an accidental and extremely unwelcome spotlight on Liberty's own corruption. Although they don't know it yet, both Gallic and Cryer security forces for the operation should expect a particularly challenging time during the convoys ahead.
With the evacuation planned on short notice to avoid substantial leaks, the Freeport is attempting to rapidly process refugees to prepare them for an uncertain future. Chaos has already began to reign on the docks, with station administration imploring any vessels for assistance in taking off the desperate masses. Few slaves have chosen to integrate into the populace despite its offer of safety and comradeship, and would rather gamble on a chance at a new life, away from their cruel masters. Most know that only the skill of the transport pilots and plain old luck will decide their fate in the times ahead.
DETAILS
Convoy Details:
The refugee convoy will consist of any interested ships with Crayter, IMG, and Cryer IDs. They will have a chance to "purchase" slaves from Freeport 10 during the first 30 minutes of the event on each day.
While the convoy isn't required to remain together, they may prefer to do so for safety in numbers.
Objectives:
Crayter Republic and the IMG must transport the slaves to Planet Yuma.
Cryer must transport the slaves to Planet Harris.
GNI must transport slaves to Planet Quillan, by convincing others to dock there, transfer the slaves onto GNI ships, or by destroying the transports and tractoring in the slaves for themselves.
The Outcasts may choose to attack any of the sides, but they have no reason to recover the slaves. They would prefer the slaves reach Yuma rather than Harris or Quillan.
Incentives:
All Event IDs will earn a bonus for each kill of the other side's participating IDs. Outcasts and GNI/GN will earn a larger bonus. (Note that you are not forced to shoot anyone - do what makes sense INRP)
The purchase price of slaves at event destinations will be substantially increased for the duration of the event, with Yuma having the biggest increase. This increase will last for an hour after event start (until 8PM UTC).
Rule Changes:
Respawn timer for event IDs in event systems is reduced to 10 minutes.
Only Cruisers and below are allowed to participate in the event.
All event IDs have ZOI in event systems.
Anyone carrying slaves must remain in an event system.
Possible Outcomes:
The amount of slaves sold at each destination determines the relative success of the evacuation, and the contribution of each side.
The RP that happens during the event will clarify the aftermath of the slave evacuation, and the standing between all factions involved regarding this issue.
In order to make sure your delivery is counted, post a screenshot of the amount of slaves you're selling in your reply. (Mainly applies to slaves acquired via tractoring or trading).
Rewards: Custom Title*
Requires an INRP write-up about the event from the point of view of your character. Can be submitted as a report within a relevant faction channel, or as a reply within the event story thread: The Evacuation.
Docking Module
Requires at least 3 player kills or 5000 slaves delivered to any destination.
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