Operation: Whetstone

[dextersmythe]

...hack.initiated...decryption..in..progress...
...comm.id.Dexter.Smythe.recognized...transmission.encrypted...uploading data...

One of the biggest problems that we need to overcome for this plan to succeed is obtaining docking rights on Detroit Munitions. I worked to solve that today, and proceeded to the New York -> Colorado Jumpgate, where Ageira convoys pass through on a regular basis.

Without attracting attention, I landed on the superstructure of the jumpgate and powered down my vessel. With luck, no one would notice my presence until it was too late. Ageira shipping must have been slow today, as I waited for an hour, looking for Ageira Transport class vessels. The Rhinos used for transporting materials between Pueblo and Detroit simply didn't have the data I would need.

Eventually, an Ageira transport showed up on scanners, the ATS Poughkeepsie. I powered up my fighter and destroyed the transport before it had the chance to broadcast a distress signal. To ensure secrecy, I also destroyed the Ageira escorts and Police fighters in the area. From the wreckage of the Poughkeepsie I managed to salvage the computer core. I also captured the pilot for interrogation.
Attack on the Poughkeepsie
Target Destroyed
Pilot Captured

With the computer core I obtained, we can hack another vessels identification records to correspond to that of the Poughkeepsie. It was a simple matter to delete all records of the Poughkeepsie's launch from the Ageira database. The next time that vessel's name appears on their scanners will be just before our assault team lands.

The next step of the operation is obtaining a suitable transport craft for our own use. The process of obtaining a ship is underway.

...encryption.in.progress...hack.terminated...

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...comm.id.Dexter.Smythe.recognized...user.status...Retired...