Independent Miners Guild Comm System (GuildComm)

[Adam_Spire]

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TO: IMG Defense Division
FROM: Adam Spire Raven Talon pilot.
RE: Cartel and outcast pirate activity in Calaforina near NY jump gate

I have a bit of a background with the Cartel in the past, running from their gunners try to take down my cargo runs prior to me joining the IMG. I ran past a Tridente Gunboat supported by a VHF equiped either with a Mini razor that took down my shields in one hit, or some codename weapon. I just didnt have time to do a proper scan of both ships before I came under fire. The Cartel is a well funded and outfited group. I saw them take out a good sized battle force in the New York system last week. These particular two craft took down the trade lane just prior to the jump gate, demanding cargo then blowing up ships reguardless of they gave in or not. There were ejected pilots and cargo everywhere.

I guess with more courage than brains and skill, I engaged them and held them at bay until liberty forces came and ran them off. I cant stress enough for cargo pilots to avoid some trade lanes but it wouldnt have made a difference. With a Tridente gunboat, they weren't stopping any time soon.

The two ran off in different directions, typical frustrating retreat tactics but remained in system. The LNF stayed as I returned to Manchester for repairs. They say a good pilot in a VHF can engage and take out a gunboat, but I just dont see how. Maybe without its fighter escort and maybe if I had more than 10 screamer mines, but other than that....The Raven Talon is a good all around fighter. I just got to find what they are using that hits me every time and takes down my shields. I'm looking at the IMG bomber, but I have little experience in a Bomber class craft, past one I flew a short time in Rheinland. Still, I had no combat experience in it.

I keep seeing increasing reports of Cartel and Outcast activity along our main shipping routes. Request defense pilots currently flying fighters to be trained and transfered to bomber status for better protection of our ships.

On a personal request. my mother still has some ties in the Rheinland governemnt and I may be able to aquire a Fafnir bomber. This wont be easy as I was informed I may need to do some runs and missions for them. I am not sure if this fits into IMG policy, but I wanted to let IMG command know that it is an option. I am also aware of the current war between Liberty and Rheinland so I will tread on this lightly. As always, I will follow IMG to the letter.

More to report on later.

Spire out.

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