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Name: Crimson Veil
Location: Saverne
Subject: Interference from the Core

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My dear friends,

It appears the Core has decided to increase their patrols. According to the report I received from the "Retainer" transport crew, their greedy reach extends all the way to Omicron Minor. It's alarming that they're getting so close to Omicron Mu, but we should let the Order handle this problem rather than deal with it ourselves. Support our long-standing allies if the opportunity arises, but if the Core forces of vastly superior firepower detain you with your cargo, don't panic. Dispose of the cargo as they instruct, and pay these penny-pinchers their coin. Your lives are far more valuable than any cargo, and I need every one of you alive, not lost in a hopeless skirmish over some supply crates.

Should their convoys end up in Rheinland or Sigma systems, return the favor. Requisition whatever they're carrying. I am certain that, under the scope of our guns, they'll quickly realize we need whatever they have more than anyone else.

Attaching a recording of the incident.

Recording

[02.03.2026 21:23:12] E\V/-Lexylon: **Incomming Message**
[02.03.2026 21:23:17] E\V/-Lexylon: **Dont move yet.
[02.03.2026 21:23:28] (=)"Retainer": "Very well."
[02.03.2026 21:23:51] E\V/-Lexylon: **This is Echo 3-1 From the Eclipse Vanguard.
[02.03.2026 21:24:08] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Odd.
[02.03.2026 21:24:14] (=)"Retainer": "Core."
[02.03.2026 21:24:16] E\V/-Lexylon: **We got to ear that Core might shows up**
[02.03.2026 21:24:27] (=)"Retainer": "They indeed had."
[02.03.2026 21:24:29] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: What are you doing out here?
[02.03.2026 21:24:37] (=)"Retainer": "I'm staring at them."
[02.03.2026 21:24:41] (=)"Retainer": "Waiting."
[02.03.2026 21:24:48] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Waiting? Waiting for what?
[02.03.2026 21:24:54] E\V/-Lexylon: **Understood Please send Coordinations I will proceed.**
[02.03.2026 21:25:01] (=)"Retainer": "For an opportunity."
[02.03.2026 21:25:14] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Whatever, mind if I scan your cargo hold?
[02.03.2026 21:25:17] (=)"Retainer": "Near Delta jump hole."
[02.03.2026 21:25:27] E\V/-Lexylon: **Understood Assistance is on its way.**
[02.03.2026 21:25:32] WV-Guermund: RO: so how is it ?
[02.03.2026 21:25:38] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: You're very quiet, also odd, starting scan.
[02.03.2026 21:25:42] (=)"Retainer": "I do not think it is your business, Core, if I'm being frank."
[02.03.2026 21:25:44] E\V/-Lexylon: Coordinates Received.
[02.03.2026 21:25:48] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Oh it is-
[02.03.2026 21:25:50] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: The hell.
[02.03.2026 21:25:51] E\V/-Lexylon: Several Core vessels inbound.
[02.03.2026 21:26:00] WV-Guermund: RO: hmm Order agent
[02.03.2026 21:26:13] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Order, you are outgunned, I'd suggest you leave.
[02.03.2026 21:26:22] E\V/-Lexylon: This is Echo 3-1 Agent of the Eclips Vanguard, Leave the Bundschuh and we are fine.
[02.03.2026 21:26:35] WV-Guermund: RO: and actually it is our business that you carrying illegal commodities in our laws
[02.03.2026 21:26:37] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: You know he is carrying illegal goods by our law, yes?
[02.03.2026 21:26:47] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Exactly, 4.0 to be exact.
[02.03.2026 21:26:48] E\V/-Lexylon: We both have our Goods.
[02.03.2026 21:26:48] (=)"Retainer": "We're not in the vicinity of your base."
[02.03.2026 21:26:58] (=)"Retainer": "This is a graveyard."
[02.03.2026 21:27:01] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: You are in the Omicrons.
[02.03.2026 21:27:07] (=)"Retainer": "I do not recognize your authority."
[02.03.2026 21:27:22] WV-Guermund: RO: that is irrelevant to be honest
[02.03.2026 21:27:39] WV-Guermund: RO: so you have 2 choices, drop the cargo, or die with it
[02.03.2026 21:27:46] E\V/-Lexylon: This Bundschuh stands underprotection of the Eclipse Vanguard.
[02.03.2026 21:27:53] E\V/-Lexylon: Dont you dare engage him.
[02.03.2026 21:28:00] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Seems Bundschuh don't like following laws very much, no wonder they are considered enemies of Rheinland.
[02.03.2026 21:28:07] (=)"Retainer": "I have another suggestion."
[02.03.2026 21:28:23] E\V/-Lexylon: Speak Bundschuh.
[02.03.2026 21:28:29] WV-Guermund: RO: also what was his name the other one? ... ah yes ... Civil Servant
[02.03.2026 21:28:37] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Yup, and he blew up I believe.
[02.03.2026 21:28:40] WV-Guermund: RO: he ended up pretty badly
[02.03.2026 21:28:44] (=)"Retainer": "You will let me leave back where I came from, and we will forget this."
[02.03.2026 21:28:56] E\V/-Lexylon: No its Retainer seems like you cant read radars.
[02.03.2026 21:29:06] E\V/-Lexylon: But what did i Though of Core.
[02.03.2026 21:29:16] WV-Guermund: RO: we will let you leave as long as you jettison your cargo
[02.03.2026 21:29:34] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Yes, this doesn't have to end in bloodshed.
[02.03.2026 21:29:45] (=)"Retainer": "Hm."
[02.03.2026 21:29:48] E\V/-Lexylon: Indeed.
[02.03.2026 21:29:48] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Also a fine payoff to the "Guermund" of 50,000 credits.
[02.03.2026 21:29:56] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: For breaking the law in the first place.
[02.03.2026 21:30:11] (=)"Retainer": "I can handle losing the cargo."
[02.03.2026 21:30:20] (=)"Retainer": "What I cannot, is it falling into your hands."
[02.03.2026 21:30:22] E\V/-Lexylon: What ever the Bundschuh says.
[02.03.2026 21:30:26] (=)"Retainer": "So, there is a solution."
[02.03.2026 21:30:31] WV-Guermund: RO: we will just destroy it
[02.03.2026 21:30:35] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: We won't confiscate it, I'd rather see it destroyed.
[02.03.2026 21:30:43] (=)"Retainer": "You won't. I did."
[02.03.2026 21:31:08] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Seems it is gone now, don't see anything on the radar.
[02.03.2026 21:31:10] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Now the fine.
[02.03.2026 21:31:16] E\V/-Lexylon: Core it seems your scanners are broken there were never Kemwer.
[02.03.2026 21:31:24] WV-Guermund: RO: hmmm "indeed"
[02.03.2026 21:31:28] E\V/-Lexylon: Now you may get back and we proceed back.
[02.03.2026 21:31:32] (=)"Retainer": "Like I said, I do not recognize your authority here."
[02.03.2026 21:31:36] (=)"Retainer": "But."
[02.03.2026 21:31:38] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Do you think I'm dumb? Order pilots, pfft.
[02.03.2026 21:31:47] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: I know what I saw.
[02.03.2026 21:31:58] E\V/-Lexylon: Says the one who cant read Ship names. *exhaust*
[02.03.2026 21:32:01] (=)"Retainer": "Your 'fine' will be transferred in a moment."
[02.03.2026 21:32:02] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: That is very bold of you to say, considering you are far from Rheinland.
[02.03.2026 21:32:17] WV-Guermund: RO: don't worry Heindrick actual
[02.03.2026 21:32:32] E\V/-Lexylon: What is your plan?
[02.03.2026 21:32:32] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Can call me May, or Mr. May, either works.
[02.03.2026 21:32:38] /gc wv-guermund 50000
[02.03.2026 21:32:38] [2026-03-02] 21:32:39 You have sent 50.000 credits to WV-Guermund.
[02.03.2026 21:32:45] WV-Guermund: RO: copy May, and payment received
[02.03.2026 21:32:51] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Wonderful.
[02.03.2026 21:32:52] E\V/-Lexylon: They got a Gunboat and it seems like it also has a well loadout.
[02.03.2026 21:32:52] WV-Guermund: RO: we will be on our way
[02.03.2026 21:33:07] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Indeed, lets move.
[02.03.2026 21:33:09] (=)"Retainer": "We will take account of this."
[02.03.2026 21:33:10] WV-Guermund: RO: safe skies
[02.03.2026 21:33:13] <ARM>Heindrick.May.: Thank you for the cooperation, Bundschuh.
[02.03.2026 21:33:19] WV-Guermund: RO: i'm sure you will
[02.03.2026 21:33:32] (=)"Retainer": "Thank you, Order agent."
[02.03.2026 21:33:39] (=)"Retainer": "It seems there's nothing to do here for now."
[02.03.2026 21:33:44] E\V/-Lexylon: When ever you need it.
[02.03.2026 21:33:51] E\V/-Lexylon: Indeed.
[02.03.2026 21:33:59] E\V/-Lexylon: Atleast we are alive.
[02.03.2026 21:34:05] (=)"Retainer": "It is what matters."
[02.03.2026 21:34:09] E\V/-Lexylon: Indeed.
[02.03.2026 21:34:11] (=)"Retainer": "And the cargo didn't fall to them."
[02.03.2026 21:34:25] E\V/-Lexylon: They would have destroyed it anyways.
[02.03.2026 21:34:32] (=)"Retainer": "I'd rather make sure."
[02.03.2026 21:35:35] (=)"Retainer": "We will take a stop at Akabat."
[02.03.2026 21:35:47] (=)"Retainer": "I will need to report this incident."
[02.03.2026 21:36:11] E\V/-Lexylon: Im glad to help Bundschuh.
[02.03.2026 21:36:28] (=)"Retainer": "We will remember your aid."
[02.03.2026 21:36:37] E\V/-Lexylon: The Vanguard will keep an eye on that now.
[02.03.2026 21:36:37] (=)"Retainer": "Take care, agent."
[02.03.2026 21:36:41] E\V/-Lexylon: You too.

'Crimson Veil'
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