The tale of Rogue63 and Rogue_81

[Rogue63]

Deep in the badlands at Buffalo Base, there is a gathering of the Rogue forces. Alcohol flows freely as do other substances not so legal in nature. The rowdy group now numbering in the hundreds, slowly settles down as two older Rogues walk through the group to the front podium. Both take a long drink from there beers as the room comes to almost silence. Rogue_81 takes a seat next to the podium to work the electronics console, and a large display comes up behind them on the wall monitor showing the exterior of Buffalo base.

Rogue63 nods at Rogue_81 and bright lights are now illuminating Rogue63 and the podiums. "Greetings fellow Rogues and allies, this is a great time we live in. Plans we formulated long ago are now taking shape, with your help and dedication we will achieve things before were thought to be impossible. This meeting is being broadcast on a open frequency, so that all of Sirus and especially Liberty will know we are not bluffing."

The monitor now zooms to a prison ship in the badlands flanked by cruisers, and swarms of fighters buzzing around. "Yes my friends, we have done it. The ship you see here was stolen and refurbished, to suit our needs. The ship now currently filled to capacity with 1840 prisoners from all walks of life, from civilian transport/fighter pilots all the way to fleet admirals. They are not just limited to Liberty based people, oh yes there are Britonia and Rhineland military and civilians as well. We have carefully documented each persons affiliation and nationality. Lists of names and ranks are being sent to all governments. Our demands are simple, we have contacted a SA personally and have asked for the following. 100 million for the safe return of all pilots and crew. If this is not agreeable to Liberty officials, we have no choice but to turn them over to the Outcasts. Where they will become slaves after devulging whatever information the Outcasts may require from them. From what I hear the interogations can be quite unpleasant. Then they shall spend the rest of there lives in the cardimine fields of Malta." pauses and nods to Rogues_81

The screen now shows what appears to be the inside of the prison ship, row upon row of cells filled to capacity with people. Camera zooms in to show faces, and uniforms that they still wear from the time of capture. Looks of despair, shock show on there faces. Someone cries out "What do you want with us, our government will get us out, they wont leave us here." another says almost broken down, "ok ok I'll do whatever you say, just let me out." screen cuts back to exterior view of prison ship.

"Yes this is a sad situation, but can be over rather quickly if our demands are met. We have heard our demand was passed on to high command. So it will be up to them. The fate of over 1800 men and women are in there hands. A happy homecoming or life in the cardimine fields of Malta. The Rogues await your reply, be warned we wont wait forever." says Rogue63. Nods to Rogue _81 who cuts off the feed to the transmitter.

Lights dims to normal settings, and the group erupts into a frenzy of cheers and shouts of Rogue power.
"Ok people we laid it out, if they accept we will all be richer. If not we will still make money selling them to the Outcasts. Either way we have made a point, the Rogues are no longer the pushovers or cannon-fodder we used to be. There bases, ships and pilots are no longer safe from our attacks. We are a force to be dealt with." says Rogue63 pounding the podium to accent the point of all this.

Rogue_81 taps Rogue63 and says something not heard by anyone.

Speakers in the big room come to life with congratualitory messages from various bases. "This is Beaumont base, well done Rogues.", "Malta here, we want to say good job Rogues and we await the arrival of our new guests.", Rogue_81 busy acknowledging the messages as they arrive.

"Ok people we have alot of work to do still, but as per custom the bar on this base, and all other Rogue bases are open to all membersm enjoy yourselves. We salute you and your efforts to make this happen." Both Rogue63 and '81raise there beers in toast to the crowd.