Right after launching from planet Kyushu I was contacted by a member of Farmers alliance Ryuu.Haruhi, whc kindly offered to render assistance if I encouter outnumbering hostiles.
I assumed position on Kyushu orbit and began checking passing traffic for contraband and resticted export items. Just a few minutes later, I spotted a transport Hitman. heading to taus with hold full of engine components. I asked to cut the engines and demanded destination. Said tranport insisted that it is en route to Freeport 4 in Magellan. After consulting NavMap. I found his story believable, yet asked to cheange the route from via Taus to via Liberty. tranport expressed concern about pirate activity, so I offered an escort to Liberty borders. I followed it to the first bend in kepler, then turned around and went to New Tokyo system.
I stationed myself near New Tokyo and resumed my duties. After an uneventful while a DSE transport Chitox with Libery police IFF transponder signal came on my radars. Captain was not aware of the his transponder's error, so I had to render technical assistance on how to fix the device.
Soon a IMG convoy (3 transports and an escort fighter) appeared an New Tokyo orbit, carrying MOX. They stated their destination as Tau systems. Quickly estiamating the situation, I came to conclusion that they have no reaons to lie (IMG wouldn't risk smuggle operations in Kusari, Bretonia produces its own MOX, thus the sell price there is low) and let them proceed.
After about 8 minutes I decided to reposition to Kyushu system. I was quite surprised to find most of aforementioned convoy still in Kyushu at New Tokyo gate. I enquired them if they had any problems and was told that there are Naval Forces officers with strange readings on the lane. I proceeded along the line and found a naval forces destroyer and Chimarea engaged in conversation with members of convoy. The readings were rather strange indeed, but I spotted no anomalies in their behavior. I explained that I have checked these ships already and they were soon let to proceed. I figured that these officers have this part of lanes covered and moved forth to Thushima depot.
Soon I encoutered a trade vessel trying to move Optotronics towards Taus. I halted it, and explained the embargo laws. Vessel was not aware of them and wilingly turned around and went to Libery space.
Not too long afterward I received a transmission from planet kyushu that my ship is in need of mandatory service and repairs. That concluded my patrol.
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