Bretonian Armed Forces Defense Intelligence Staff (DIS) (iRP) (AO)

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[Target ID: Defense Intelligence Staff]
[Comm ID: Ensign Nathaniel Buchanan]
[Subject: Patrol Report]

Dear Sirs,

It seems that I am finally able to bring you some good news for a change. This evening, I encountered in Cambridge a Brotherhood gunboat called La.Cucaracha. I demanded he leave, but seeing his advantage, he declined.

However, I did notice two of our pilots in his hold, whom I demanded from him immediately. The Corsair was not inclined to comply without some better offer on my part. I had little cash, and I know that it is not Bretonian policy to negotiate. However, I felt I had to see this through.

At the point, I was engaged by several other Corsairs, undoubtedly called up by this brigand. Unbeknownst to him, however, I managed to capture one of them. This changed the situation, and I now had something worth bartering. A passing Zoner offered the neutrality of Freeport 1 for an exchange, to which both the Corsair and I eventually agreed. However, by this point, the brigand had captured two more of our pilots, so I was at a marked disadvantage.

Approaching Freeport 1, I was engaged again by petty Corsairs, and I captured two more. This changed the situation considerably, and La.Cucaracha was a bit more amenable to terms. As we negotiated, he was joined by two of his stronger compatriots, and I felt my time and wiggle room were being limited in short order. I agreed to an exchange of my three Corsair prisoners and 150K credits in return for the four BAF pilots in his hold. I also asked one of the other Corsairs for the civilians in his hold, but I was refused with no possibility of negotiation.

During this negotiation, I should add, The Joker showed up and privately offered me his assistance, since he apparently detests Corsairs. I refused, but he and the Corsairs were trading inane threats in an escalating manner.

At this point, upon receiving our pilots, I immediately departed. I returned them, plus five others I had rescued from La.Cucaracha's attacks during our earlier negotiations, to the Norfolk, where I hope they are resting comfortable.

Images from my holocam are posted below.

Respectfully yours,

Ens. N. Buchanan
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Sir Alisdair Buchanan, KBE ~ Gateway)Trafalgar