Liberty Navy 46th Fleet Security Clearance: < GRANTED >
Sender ID: Ensign Jasmine Ravenloft
Vessel ID: 46th|Jasmine.Ravenloft
Subject: Report - 06/27/835 | Civil unrest on rise
Per orders, commenced on a standard patrol route approved prior to departure.
Began patrol from West Point Military Academy insured all sectors on route to Erie, Pennsylvania with a return trip to New York and then California system were clear. No unusual activity or contacts reported. Trade lanes and local traffic operating well within all legal parameters.
Upon return to Planet Manhattan, noted the presence of a “Bustard” Civilian Light Carrier operating under the callsign Cypher.Cronos. The civilian vessel was positioned outside of the primary trade lane between Manhattan and Baltimore Shipyard, loitering within the area.
Engaged vessel in brief conversation to determine purpose of its presence. Communications personnel of the Cypher.Cronos stated their ship was “guarding Paradise of Freedom Station" a privately owned civilian port, citing a recent increase in criminal activity in the vicinity as justification for the deployment. (Proof attached to black Box)
The decision by Paradise of Freedom’s administration to employ apparent civilian vigilantes or private security forces within close proximity to Planet Manhattan suggests a possible lack of faith in Liberty’s ability to maintain local security between Police or Naval forces already patrolling the systems.
The claim of increased criminal activity, paired with the station's private security efforts, may suggest that organized criminal elements are actively monitoring Liberty patrol routes and timing their operations accordingly. This poses a serious threat to stability and may point to a deeper intelligence breach or coordination among the many enemies we now face in Sirus. As stated no criminal activity was witnessed first hand within the time of my patrol
While the presence of a civilian carrier may appear insignificant, the implications of paramilitary operations this close to Manhattan are strategically significant. Clarity and oversight are critical with further investigations we may be able to get close to the source of this Civilian distress. With the recent increased activity of the Technocracy and Task Force Prometheus I think it is more important now than ever to show a strong front for all of Liberty.
I will continue patrolling according to Command's parameters until further detailed instructions are received or more information is brought to light regarding this situation.
May Liberty extend her wings of freedom to all those in need.
Respectfully Jasmine Ravenloft
[27.06.2025 23:16:54] 46th|Jasmine.Ravenloft: Is everything okay with your ship by the way?
[27.06.2025 23:17:07] Cypher.Cronos: Cpt.: Affirmative!
[27.06.2025 23:17:09] Cypher.Cronos: Cpt.: We are here to serve as protection for Paradise of Freedom station
[27.06.2025 23:17:37] Cypher.Cronos: Cpt.: Criminals been more active recently