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From: Inspector Grace O'Sullivan, CDI. To: COCS Database Topic: Possible suspects - [EX] Clearance: SENSITIVE
We have received a suspect bulletin from the Intelligence Services about acts of brazen piracy in orbit of Planet Leeds (attached). This is unacceptable for obvious reasons.
The vessel in question was flying an [EX] identifier, which we are concerned may reflect membership in a broader pirate gang. [EX]-Grenzjaeger was masquerading under a Zoner transponder, likely a false flag to deceive shipping while closing distance.
Please report any further encounters with [EX] flagged vessels, or other suspicious Zoner combat ships, so a full intelligence dossier can be compiled.
In the interim, constables are authorized to use force to detain [EX] vessels for questioning.
"Relays are connecting… And you’re live, boss. Start transmission."
Admiralty,
Today I was passed something worrying, we have a plague. Not only that, but the memory of Planet Leeds has been desecrated, in front of the memorial no less. A truly shocking event, this certainly isn’t an isolated incident.
I’m talking of course about Pirates, Zoner IFF’ed vessels halting, then formally engaging civilian traffic. Had I not seen the footage, nor logs myself, then I would not have believed it. These brazen acts cannot go unpunished. We all fought hard to retain our right to be Bretonian, we will not let these dogs once again bring harm to civilians under our watch.
[The logs follow suit, flashing up onto the screen.]
Code:
[21.10.2025 22:52:46] [EX]-Grenzjaeger: greetings freelancer
[21.10.2025 22:52:53] [EX]-Grenzjaeger: Stop the Engines Immediatly or Perish in Space
[21.10.2025 22:53:00] [EX]-Grenzjaeger: i will need to Scan you're Cargo for "illegal" Commodities
[21.10.2025 22:53:08] Samura Vessel: Stopping.
[21.10.2025 22:53:15] "Civilian Ferry": Redacted: Not a bright idea, by Leeds is it?
[21.10.2025 22:53:25] [EX]-Grenzjaeger: Ha another Samura super alloy shipment
[21.10.2025 22:53:38] "Civilian Ferry": Redacted: Zoners don't have authority.
[21.10.2025 22:53:39] [EX]-Grenzjaeger: and another destroyed vessel in space
[21.10.2025 22:53:49] [EX]-Grenzjaeger: i have the authority in this case
[21.10.2025 22:53:59] "Civilian Ferry": Redacted: Simple pirate or something more?
[21.10.2025 22:54:00] [EX]-Grenzjaeger: prepare to vanish samura vessel
[21.10.2025 22:54:02] Samura Vessel: Evasive maneuvers.
[21.10.2025 22:54:20] "Civilian Ferry": Redacted: You will be reported to the Bretonian Authorities.
[21.10.2025 22:54:47] 2025-10-21 21:54:45 SMT Traffic control alert: Samura Vessel has docked
[21.10.2025 22:54:56] [EX]-Grenzjaeger: bretonians dont have power over me
[21.10.2025 22:55:09] [EX]-Grenzjaeger: but thanks for not interfere mam
As you can see, this was a brazen attack almost on top of the memorial to the fallen. Had this Samura vessel not reached the safe haven of Durham, its crew would have faced the same fate our brave men and women did fighting those Gallic bastards. The cutthroat even had the audacity of transferring credits to our onlooker. The funds were passed onto the poor Samura vessel facing this assault.
I have sent assets far up the line, outside of our influence; I’m getting reports back of these same Zoner vessels cutting off our trade. While these victims are not ships in our employ, they are still transporting commodities that the good Bretonian people have toiled over. This needs to be nipped in the bud, pronto.