I bring to your attention a complete report, with all dates and events between February 1-2, 835 A.S. The data should shed light on the Core new tactical capabilities, the state of Kusari forces, and our own mistakes during past attacks. This will allow us to devise more effective tactics and strategies to counter all sorts of threats in the Omicrons.
Lieutenant Commander Adam Helson ECLISPE VANGUARD, HADES BRIGADE
04/02/835
I have recently taken over as administrator of Bethlehem station in the Pennsylvania system, and it is in need of reasonable upgrades.
Would it be possible come to an arrangement to infiltrate a team of techs to Bethlehem to upgrade the internal sensors so we can be sure to detect any infected that happen to come aboard?
-------------- Kashiwaba Tomoe
Former Captain, ZDF Exploratory wing
Captain of Freeport 13
Administrator, Bethlehem Station.
⧫ Battlecruiser OCV-Toledo
⧫ Omicron Zeta
⧫ From: "Pest"
⧫ To: The Order Overwatch, all Order personell in Omicron Zeta
Battle report: The siege of Cairo
Good day to everyone lucky enough to see it.
This is captain "Pest". I am in command of the vessels OCV-Guard and OCV-Toledo, who were the first line of defense in the battle of Cairo. The battle was hard to say the least. Reports from Zoner humanitarian aid vessels say that the Core has completely abandoned their strongholds in Zeta. It is not unlikely, that this enabled the Nomads to attack our positions with twice the numbers as they had previously planned for their attack on Cairo.
With orders from the Order high command to prioritize the evacuation of human perssonel from Cairo, I laid out a battleplan in which the evacuation efforts would be as secure as possible. But the cost was high. During the first attempt, the OCV-Toledo was guarding the Cairo-defensive perimeter. The high firepower of our large capital ships ensured that the larger Nomad warforms were unable to harm the civilian transports evacuating the Cairo crew. However, with unbelieveable numerical superiourity, the Nomad and Infectee fighters cost us the lives of dozens of our own fighter pilots. Partially, the enemy fighters were even able to attack some of the transports in the evacuation process. Therefore, in the second attempt, the newly commisioned OCV-Guard was ordered by me to bolster the Cairo defense grid and hopefully use its superiour light weaponry to turn the tide in the fighter engagements. This was quite successful, the OCV-Guard was able to take out dozens of small fighter and bombercrafts and provided valueable support against the few heavier warforms the Nomads were able to bring. Within the chaos this intervention provided a valueable opportunity: With the enemy fighters being actively hunted by the Guard, and the heavy Nomad warforms being unable to move fast within the dense rock formations of the Pohnpei Nebula, our transport fleet composed of various Order Frigates, with the much needed support from Phoenix, the New Covenant Church aswell as independent Zoners, were able to to do run after run undisturbed. We quickly finished the evacuation of crew members and other civilians of Cairo. We however, also had Orders to retrieve all the important data that Cairo, as a spy outpost, had gathered. This was successful, but costly. The Edge Nebula could only hold off the enemy capital ships for so long. When finally, a "Bismarck"- class battleship, escorted by a "Valor"- class battleship entered the battle near Cairo, our capital forces could not hold out. Several ships of the Eclipse Vanguard, who fought valiantly, were destroyed. The OCV-Tolde retreated to Taba Starbase, where it faced little to no opposition. The OCV-Guard lured several heavy and light Nomad forces away from Pohnpei, to give time for the final data extraction runs. When it was surrounded by Nomad forces however, it was badly damaged, several of the ships accompanying it were destroyed. The current status of the Guard is unknown, we do however have received weak radio signal even hours after the fighting, so it is unlikely to be destroyed.
In the aftermath of this bloody fight, we must gather all remaining forces and search for those still missing. We will not give up until the Order comes back to its old strength. In the service of mankind.
⧫ Akabat
⧫ Omicron Mu
⧫ FROM: The Order Overwatch
⧫ TO: All Order Forces
Assassination attempt report
It is with great shame that this report must be summited. A few weeks ago one of our members of The Overwatch Admiralty was targeted. Colonel Eddy Narson was boarding his personal Anubis when it exploded soon after. Miraculously, the Colonel survived the exposition, however now sits in an intensive care unit. It is unknown if he will ever recover.
Agents salvaging the wreck of the Colonel's heavy fighter discovered remnants of a bomb of unknown make. It is clear to the Overwatch now this was an assassination attempt on Colonel Eddy Narson's life. How such a bomb made its way into the Order is currently unknown but the assassin shall be located along with his/her accomplices. Report any relevant data to the Wedjat as soon as possible
Overwatch Admiralty
Black Fleet.
OOC: About a month ago, the player known as @Slimalou decided to leave Discovery due to changes in the game and the direction it was taking. However, he did not want to make a big deal about his departure, so he left quietly, informing only the friends he had made within the community of his decision.
Since Slimalou was active on the forums, replying to messages addressed to the Overwatch, some people have still approached him on Discord regarding RP with the Order Overwatch.
To respect his decision, this post was made to let everyone know that he has left the game. He sends his best wishes to those still playing and hopes that one day he will be able to return. ⧫ Attachments:
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Since the beginning of this operation, our localized cells had been considerably augmented by means of spoofed IFF’s. After I am done in Pennsylvania I will take upon working up Rheinland operations. So, now for the actual news…
Do these fools not realize atomics are way more effective in the atmosphere than space? Granted they brought enough to wipe out themselves and the entire liner at point blank. I will give them that.
Before Lexington’s inevitable demise, someone or something ejected part of its stored warheads. Whether it was cargohold finally buckling under intense fire or someone from inside jettisoned it would at this point be unknowable. Recusant has recovered all cargo and exfiltrated safely out of the area, dodging LSF patrols in the process. Only one ship confronted Recusant after refusal of warheads sale for over a million credits: codename “Die.Wilde.Rakete”. ‘Justice’ huh? Lunatic with stupid name to boot. Liberty cell should keep an eye open if he tries anything stupid for we do not take threats lightly. Back to matter at hand: Agents on site are unable to determine yield of devices acquired. Those will be shipped to Omicrons for further study.
Recusant also maintains its cover. Recovered cargo has been transferred to the courier ship on its way to Order space so Recusant may continue its operations inside Liberty space unhindered. Expect warheads within a few days at best. If you ask me, we should detonate it inside Core’s HQ in Holstein or irradiate Nauru’s mines so much that everyone who moves down there drops dead. However, that's just my personal bucket wish list. If you have better ideas, share them. Solandros, we may need more Sirian credits to outfit the regional agents… a gunboat or two that doesn’t immediately alert everyone in light years radius concerning the Order's presence would be nice.
Losses
Lexington - Gateway “Percheon” class. All kidnappers and crew are presumed dead.
LNS Diamondback - Lost with most if not all hands.
Liberty’s Secretary of Commerce Aiden Haynes - onboard Diamondback during combat. Presumed dead.
Analysis
There was nothing more that could have been done. Diamondback’s fate was sealed the moment hijackers decided to go down with the ship. It is impossible to determine if the original crew of Lexington was still alive at this point. They were likely either spaced out of the airlock beforehand or perished at ground zero of explosion. Even if the situation permitted for the immediate arrival of a rescue team - Order or otherwise - they would have undoubtedly been caught in the blast together with both Lexington and Diamondback and subsequently lost.
New Dawn surprisingly did not execute Liberty ship on the spot, prioritizing destruction of Lexington and its nuclear payload. Affiliation of Lexington’s kidnappers unknown. One likely theory involves a radical subgroup of Erie Militants eager to acquire some more devastating hardware. We may never know.
Comms log: Recusant Wrote:[20.08.2025 19:18:05] Lexington: ?: Absolutely not, you corporate shill!
[20.08.2025 19:18:24] Die.Wilde.Rakete: That don't sound good.
[20.08.2025 19:18:50] Lexington: ?: How about ~you~ cut your engines inst- Julie, why are we on system comms?!
[20.08.2025 19:19:00] Lexington: ?: Turn that off!
[20.08.2025 19:19:13] B|-BCV-Tumu-Ra'i-Fenua: ?: All stations, this is Bristol. Gateway vessel Lexington is inbound to the Heavy Water cloud
[20.08.2025 19:19:26] Death: Rustytransport suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[20.08.2025 19:19:27] B|-BCV-Tumu-Ra'i-Fenua: ?: Currently hold possible hijacking
[20.08.2025 19:19:49] Die.Wilde.Rakete: We read you, Bristol.
[20.08.2025 19:22:59] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Lexington, stand down!
[20.08.2025 19:23:04] [Event]LNS-Diamondback: Richardson: All vessels, keep your distance from the Yacht or we will be forced to defend ourselves.
[20.08.2025 19:23:14] Death: Musket was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[20.08.2025 19:23:28] [Event]LNS-Diamondback: Richardson: Prepare security in case we need to evacuate the VIPs.
[20.08.2025 19:23:29] Lexington: ?: Why are you helping them?!
[20.08.2025 19:23:39] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Because why not?
[20.08.2025 19:23:50] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: 'cuz there are tons of citizens of Erie on board that ship and they don't deserve to die just 'cuz there's an official -
[20.08.2025 19:23:50] Recusant: Bristol, Navy, New Dawn... huh.
[20.08.2025 19:23:53] ND)-AMV-Aragon: - on board that ship!
[20.08.2025 19:24:09] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Alright Bristol Liner, you look like ya struggling with it.
[20.08.2025 19:24:18] Lexington: ?: Need to break eggs to free the omelette
[20.08.2025 19:24:21] B|-BCV-Tumu-Ra'i-Fenua: ?: Reset targetting computers
[20.08.2025 19:24:25] Lexington: ?: [background] what the... heck was that?!
[20.08.2025 19:24:31] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Just gimme one word and i make it dead.
[20.08.2025 19:24:44] [Event]LNS-Diamondback: Richardson: Attention! That ship has a very dangerous cargo according to our scanners!
[20.08.2025 19:24:50] Recusant: Nukes?! Right, irresponsible to have around here... time to recover those I guess.
[20.08.2025 19:24:51] [Event]LNS-Diamondback: Richardson: We must prepare to evacute immediately!
[20.08.2025 19:24:59] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Internationale, hold your fire for now. Lexington, hand over the nukes.
[20.08.2025 19:25:01] Lexington: ?: Think fast haynes
[20.08.2025 19:25:06] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Wait, intercept!
[20.08.2025 19:25:16] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Oh shit, this thing's cookin
[20.08.2025 19:25:27] [Event]LNS-Diamondback: Richardson: We need to move NOW sir! This is too dangerous!
[20.08.2025 19:25:30] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Openin' up!
[20.08.2025 19:25:35] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Diamondback, get out of here.
[20.08.2025 19:25:50] ND)-AMV-Internationale: Sv: Lexington, Stand ddown!
[20.08.2025 19:25:51] [Event]LNS-Diamondback: Richardson: Our engines are having issues, hold on, restarting
[20.08.2025 19:26:11] [Event]LNS-Diamondback: Richard: All vessels, that unidentified vessel MUST be destroyed!
[20.08.2025 19:26:23] Lexington: ?: Nownwhilst it shields are down!!
[20.08.2025 19:26:24] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Lexington, don't do this.
[20.08.2025 19:26:45] Lexington: drat
[20.08.2025 19:26:55] Recusant: That tincan's tough
[20.08.2025 19:27:10] Tip: You were a new player once. If you see someone making obvious mistakes, talk to them and help them.
[20.08.2025 19:27:34] Lexington: ?: Whyd it no go off johns?!
[20.08.2025 19:27:42] B|-BCV-Tumu-Ra'i-Fenua: ?: Diamondback, if you can't restart engines, evac personnel to my unit
[20.08.2025 19:27:50] [Event]LNS-Diamondback: Richardson: Not too close! Not too close!!
[20.08.2025 19:27:59] Lexington died to Recusant(36%)
[20.08.2025 19:27:59] Assisted by: Die.Wilde.Rakete(25%), Mao.Sadao(20%)
[20.08.2025 19:28:12] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Diamondback, report status!
[20.08.2025 19:28:14] Recusant: Done then.
[20.08.2025 19:28:39] [Event]LNS-Diamondback: Richardson: That's too close! Oh god we're in it!
[20.08.2025 19:28:53] Death: [Event]LNS-Diamondback was divided by zero.
[20.08.2025 19:29:03] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: -Shit-.
[20.08.2025 19:29:06] ND)-AMV-Internationale: Sv: What? Weere they hit?
[20.08.2025 19:29:10] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Bristol, get the survivors.
[20.08.2025 19:29:20] B|-BCV-Tumu-Ra'i-Fenua: ?: Seems they were caught in blast radius. Beginning sweep for survivors
[20.08.2025 19:29:22] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: The nuclear devices must have gone critical in the explosion.
[20.08.2025 19:29:23] Recusant: Fuck, it got the liner in the blast too? Poor sods.
[20.08.2025 19:29:37] B|-BCV-Tumu-Ra'i-Fenua: ?: Possible survivors found
[20.08.2025 19:29:44] Mao.Sadao: The nuclear devices were not the culprit
[20.08.2025 19:29:53] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: What happened, then?
[20.08.2025 19:29:54] Mao.Sadao: Recusant has them
[20.08.2025 19:30:05] Mao.Sadao: Likely something else was on board of that vessel
[20.08.2025 19:30:15] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Likely.
[20.08.2025 19:30:16] Recusant: They jettisoned bunch of them just before their destruction. Perhaps they had more onboard.
[20.08.2025 19:30:31] Recusant: Considering the explosion, more than a handful.
[20.08.2025 19:30:33] Mao.Sadao: Or a captain of a Liner had a self-destruct button in his pocket
[20.08.2025 19:30:46] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: I don't like this.
[20.08.2025 19:30:55] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Something's fishy.
[20.08.2025 19:31:07] B|-BCV-Tumu-Ra'i-Fenua: ?: We're moving off to Alma before things get worse
[20.08.2025 19:31:10] ND)-AMV-Internationale: Sv: This did seem to be over too quickly.
[20.08.2025 19:31:12] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Like this was a set-up?
[20.08.2025 19:31:17] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Maybe.
[20.08.2025 19:31:22] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Yeah. Reeks of it.
[20.08.2025 19:31:28] Recusant: Lost lives are regrettable but at this point nothing that can be done.
[20.08.2025 19:31:29] ND)-AMV-Internationale: Sv: I do not consideer that outside the realm of possibiluty.
[20.08.2025 19:32:11] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: We had no idea about this yacht, and yet somehow a -Gateway- transport managed to get here?
[20.08.2025 19:32:21] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Apparently hijacked by militants?
[20.08.2025 19:32:22] Recusant: All the way from... *reading neural net* Cortez?
[20.08.2025 19:32:28] Die.Wilde.Rakete: *Patches into their secure channel*
[20.08.2025 19:32:29] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Yeah, something ain't right about this.
[20.08.2025 19:32:41] Recusant: How can I help you?
[20.08.2025 19:32:51] Die.Wilde.Rakete: So, how about we conduct a business arrangement for them there Devices you scooped up, eh?
[20.08.2025 19:33:06] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: If there really were civilians on board, -and- the Secretary of Commerce, then this woulda been a perfect false flag.
[20.08.2025 19:33:25] Recusant: Why you'd be interested in this weapon of crime?
[20.08.2025 19:33:28] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: A setup to make us look bad.
[20.08.2025 19:33:47] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Not for crime, though. Justice.
[20.08.2025 19:33:57] Recusant: If it was, perfect cover. Both perpetrators and lots of so called "reliable" witnesses dead.
[20.08.2025 19:34:05] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Mmmhm...
[20.08.2025 19:34:31] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: But that'd mean Liberty was willing to sacrifice their own officials, unless the real secretary's somewhere else.
[20.08.2025 19:34:43] Death: M.Argosy suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[20.08.2025 19:34:44] Recusant: What if I would like to keep them for myself? I got score to settle too, perhaps?
[20.08.2025 19:35:06] Recusant: For the 'greater good'
[20.08.2025 19:35:24] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: -Yeah-. With, what, a few dozen, few hundred civilian lives lost.
[20.08.2025 19:35:42] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: I dunno if they were Liberty or Zoner, but they don't deserve to be used like this either way.
[20.08.2025 19:36:00] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Well. That is reasonable. But you would have their blood on your hands. Not only that, but I can make it worth your while.
[20.08.2025 19:36:01] ND)-AMV-Internationale: Sv: Keeping my eyes on the net for developments.
[20.08.2025 19:36:04] Recusant: Perhaps the secretary was a liability
[20.08.2025 19:36:11] WheresMyMom died to Rezal.Brats(51%)
[20.08.2025 19:36:23] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Clean hands, and... let's say... One-Point-Five Million Credits.
[20.08.2025 19:36:32] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Yeah, scan the neural net, see if any news gets out. I dunno whether they got off a distress call or not.
[20.08.2025 19:36:55] Recusant: Sorry, not enticing enough.
[20.08.2025 19:37:04] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Oh, really?
[20.08.2025 19:37:11] Die.Wilde.Rakete: What's your price, then?
[20.08.2025 19:37:25] Recusant: I am man of too strong moral fibre for common bribery like that.
[20.08.2025 19:37:46] Recusant: Either way... pure speculation for the time being.
[20.08.2025 19:37:47] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Bribery? No, no no. You misunderstand.
[20.08.2025 19:37:53] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Yeah.
[20.08.2025 19:38:09] Centipede: Hey, the scanner isn't lying. This Asteroid really is Resource Rich.
[20.08.2025 19:38:12] Recusant: I suggest we clean up before police or worse, Navy or... worst case scenario: LSF shows up.
[20.08.2025 19:38:18] Concussive.Contribution's reactor went critical in battle against LSFS-Skidmore(86%)
[20.08.2025 19:38:19] Centipede: Anyways; hi.
[20.08.2025 19:38:24] Die.Wilde.Rakete: See. Liberty here are a powerful force. It only takes one simple tip-off and you'll have the LSF knocking on your door.
[20.08.2025 19:38:39] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Hey Centipede, this ain't exactly the safest spot to be. Police or Navy might show up any second now.
[20.08.2025 19:38:44] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Well. They won't knock. They'll shoot first.
[20.08.2025 19:38:45] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Let's clear out. Internationale, with me.
[20.08.2025 19:38:48] Centipede: Um.
[20.08.2025 19:38:53] Centipede: What? Are they coming here?
[20.08.2025 19:38:57] Recusant: I survived this long.
[20.08.2025 19:38:58] Centipede: Not happening!
[20.08.2025 19:39:00] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Dunno, don't wanna find out.
[20.08.2025 19:39:16] La.Santa.Maria perished at Malcompliance's hands(56%)
[20.08.2025 19:39:45] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: But if the yacht that was here wasn't lying, then they just got blown up with the Secretary of Commerce onboard.
[20.08.2025 19:40:14] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: A transport with nukes on board took 'em out.
[20.08.2025 19:40:17] Recusant: Never thought I'd be seeing government officials shot on sight by terrorists.
[20.08.2025 19:40:22] Die.Wilde.Rakete: Hm. Of course you have.
[20.08.2025 19:40:29] LSS|Manhattan perished at MNS-Tavascan's hands(100%)
[20.08.2025 19:40:36] Centipede: Isn't that what happened during the Invasion?
[20.08.2025 19:40:41] Recusant: Which one?
[20.08.2025 19:40:45] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Happens a lot when people get desperate.
[20.08.2025 19:40:55] Centipede: The one that matters. To me, anyway.
[20.08.2025 19:41:36] ND)-AMV-Internationale: LSF Tag on Scanners
[20.08.2025 19:41:46] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Looks like they mighta cloaked.
[20.08.2025 19:41:46] Recusant: Expected as much.
[20.08.2025 19:41:58] ND)-AMV-Internationale: Sv: Tag lost too soon. Deffinitely cloaked.
[20.08.2025 19:42:15] Centipede: Wait, so, what exactly are you doing here right now, Siara?
[20.08.2025 19:42:17] Recusant: Move as far away from here as possible to loose track of him.
[20.08.2025 19:42:23] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: We were on patrol.
[20.08.2025 19:42:36] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Ran into that yacht, was asking questions when the transport showed up.
[20.08.2025 19:42:47] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Tried to get 'em to stand down, but couldn't stop 'em in time.
[20.08.2025 19:43:01] ND)-AMV-Internationale: Sv: Stopped for nothing. Not words or cannonfire.
[20.08.2025 19:43:15] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Survivors got scooped up by SAR almost instantly, but I dunno how many made it.
[20.08.2025 19:43:15] Death: TT-1 suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[20.08.2025 19:43:23] Recusant: Think they could be some distant sect of Erie resistance that went... extremely radical?
[20.08.2025 19:43:29] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Possibly.
[20.08.2025 19:43:38] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Some might say it ain't radical enough.
[20.08.2025 19:43:48] Recusant: Erie's big. Plenty of worldviews down there.
[20.08.2025 19:43:56] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Mmhm.
[20.08.2025 19:44:00] Recusant: Whats your take on it.
[20.08.2025 19:44:02] ND)-AMV-Internationale: This all seems a bit too convinient to me. A luxury liner so close to a rebel base that just so happens to be blown up by an >>
[20.08.2025 19:44:07] Centipede: Eh?
[20.08.2025 19:44:08] ND)-AMV-Internationale: >> unresponsive rebel.
[20.08.2025 19:44:11] Centipede: Whose take are you asking for?
[20.08.2025 19:44:20] Death: GMS|Gallia.Dream suffered a self-inflicted catastrophic decompression.
[20.08.2025 19:44:21] Recusant: Entire group if you're willing to share.
[20.08.2025 19:44:33] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: My take is that there are cleaner ways to take out an official like that, -without- the collateral damage of innocent -
[20.08.2025 19:44:35] ND)-AMV-Aragon: - people.
[20.08.2025 19:44:55] Recusant: Yeah, collateral. "to whomever it may concern".
[20.08.2025 19:44:58] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: My take's also that it's gonna make a huge mess without doing much that actually helps the cause.
[20.08.2025 19:45:00] *L|SDV-Noctol: W: Evening, Zoners.
[20.08.2025 19:45:17] Centipede: Uh, hello... person.
[20.08.2025 19:45:18] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Heya, Noctol. Do us a favor, y'didn't see us here.
[20.08.2025 19:45:21] Centipede: Or person...s.
[20.08.2025 19:45:25] Centipede: People, even.
[20.08.2025 19:45:41] *L|SDV-Noctol: W: See who?
[20.08.2025 19:45:45] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: 'zactly.
[20.08.2025 19:45:52] ND)-AMV-Internationale: Sv: That's the spirit.
[20.08.2025 19:46:05] TFP)-Locksmith: "Evening."
[20.08.2025 19:46:17] Recusant: Evening to you too.
[20.08.2025 19:46:21] Centipede: Oh. What the hell? A Defender?
[20.08.2025 19:46:24] *L|SDV-Noctol: W: Hail, Legionnaire.
[20.08.2025 19:46:28] Centipede: Wait, you're not with the--
[20.08.2025 19:46:31] Centipede: Oh.
[20.08.2025 19:46:38] Centipede: Wow. Those guys are still around?
[20.08.2025 19:46:39] Recusant: Day 54, they still do not realize...
[20.08.2025 19:46:41] TFP)-Locksmith: "No, I'm not with the Navy."
[20.08.2025 19:46:51] TFP)-Locksmith: "Still, yes."
[20.08.2025 19:46:57] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Hey there, Locksmith.
[20.08.2025 19:47:00] Recusant: Ought to be some survivors.
[20.08.2025 19:47:04] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: That's Task Force Prometheus, I think?
[20.08.2025 19:47:11] TFP)-Locksmith: "Indeed."
[20.08.2025 19:47:14] Recusant: Too angry to die, perhaps.
[20.08.2025 19:47:24] Tip: Are you a new player? Discovery Freelancer is not the easiest game to get your head around. If you have any questions of any kind, do not feel discouraged or embarrassed to ask them on our forum or simply approach other players for help.
[20.08.2025 19:47:26] TFP)-Locksmith: "I'm not of the old bunch."
[20.08.2025 19:47:28] Centipede: I may have grossly underestimated the human fighting spirit.
[20.08.2025 19:48:06] TFP)-Locksmith: "Though many of ours do come from the Legion of Old."
[20.08.2025 19:48:15] Centipede: Yeah, but even so.
[20.08.2025 19:48:16] *L|SDV-Noctol: W: Legion's never been one for quitting, as far as our records go.
[20.08.2025 19:48:23] Centipede: Most people would've moved on by now.
[20.08.2025 19:48:31] Recusant: Moved on to what, exactly?
[20.08.2025 19:48:39] Centipede: Knitting.
[20.08.2025 19:48:41] Centipede: Or something.
[20.08.2025 19:48:42] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Most people have something to move on to.
[20.08.2025 19:48:44] TFP)-Locksmith: "Sometimes there's really no better option but to keep fighting."
[20.08.2025 19:49:18] Rico[404th] was obliterated by Rezal.Brats(100%)
[20.08.2025 19:49:24] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Yeah. Just like with the Militants.
[20.08.2025 19:49:32] TFP)-Locksmith: "Just so."
[20.08.2025 19:49:42] Centipede: I'm... not convinced.
[20.08.2025 19:49:55] Centipede: But... I'll let you be the judge. I'm in no position to say anything here.
[20.08.2025 19:50:06] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: I think your moral imperative's a little different.
[20.08.2025 19:50:11] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Which is fine.
[20.08.2025 19:50:27] Centipede: Yeah, until a few days ago.
[20.08.2025 19:50:34] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: And now?
[20.08.2025 19:50:57] Centipede: Now I'll just stick around you people, so that I won't be taken down on charges of treason.
[20.08.2025 19:51:03] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Heh.
[20.08.2025 19:51:12] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Y'know you do have the option to go to Gran Canaria.
[20.08.2025 19:51:18] Recusant: Sticking around may be enough to earn you a noose.
[20.08.2025 19:51:19] Centipede: I have no idea where that is.
[20.08.2025 19:51:29] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Omega-48.
[20.08.2025 19:51:31] Recusant: Frozen wasteland in the Omegas. Long way from here.
[20.08.2025 19:51:32] TFP)-Locksmith: "Nice place."
[20.08.2025 19:51:42] Centipede: So, like, fourty-eight systems away?
[20.08.2025 19:51:56] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: No, more like...I dunno, ten?
[20.08.2025 19:52:01] Recusant: You'd need to leave Liberty, pass though either Rheinland or Bretonia...
[20.08.2025 19:52:05] ND)-AMV-Internationale: Sv: Six jumps or so, I thought. *Checks map*
[20.08.2025 19:52:05] *L|SDV-Noctol: W: A bit of a ways out.
[20.08.2025 19:52:08] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Less if you take the most direct route.
[20.08.2025 19:52:09] Centipede: What? Ten? That doesn't even make sense. Why's it called "fourty eight"?
[20.08.2025 19:52:21] TFP)-Locksmith: "But even Canaria is not safe from Houses' greedy hands. They'll come for it too, if not stopped."
[20.08.2025 19:52:22] Centipede: Is it, like, the fourty eighth system in the Omegas?
[20.08.2025 19:52:27] Recusant: Enter Omega systems and then better team up with some Zoner convoy or pray someone has jumphole coordinates for sale.
[20.08.2025 19:52:32] Centipede: Yeah.
[20.08.2025 19:52:34] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: 'cuz originally border worlds were named after prime numbers, but then they stopped for some reason, and now we have -
[20.08.2025 19:52:36] Centipede: "Pray."
[20.08.2025 19:52:36] ND)-AMV-Aragon: - forty-eight.
[20.08.2025 19:52:40] MNS-Tavascan perished at LSFS-Skidmore's hands(86%)
[20.08.2025 19:52:41] ND)-AMV-Internationale: Sv: Omega 48 is eight jumps from Pennsylvania.
[20.08.2025 19:52:51] Centipede: Sounds like a lot.
[20.08.2025 19:53:26] Centipede: Argh... [The Zoner's Benzaiten is aimed towards the deep end of the Scranton field.] It's so close, yet so far away.
[20.08.2025 19:53:44] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Yeah.
[20.08.2025 19:54:01] Recusant: Canaria's been battlefield in itself. So many groups tried to clamor on top of that.
[20.08.2025 19:54:29] *L|SDV-Noctol: W: No place in Sirius seems to be quiet anymore.
[20.08.2025 19:54:30] TFP)-Locksmith: "Hmm. GMG tech is quite an eye candy, I must admit."
[20.08.2025 19:54:35] Centipede: Hands. Off.
[20.08.2025 19:54:40] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: Nowhere really is, no.
[20.08.2025 19:54:53] TFP)-Locksmith: "I've no intention of taking it from you."
[20.08.2025 19:55:30] ND)-AMV-Internationale: Sv: I was not immediately aware of her addition to this channel. Oh. Wonderful!
[20.08.2025 19:55:56] ND)-AMV-Internationale: Sv: Hells if I do not loathe this comms system.
[20.08.2025 19:56:17] Recusant: Maybe I should grab some of that GMG tech myself one day... butter up some official and leave with shiny new fighter
[20.08.2025 19:57:13] TFP)-Locksmith: "I'm sure it'd serve you well. I was considering it as one of the options, but... Got my hands on some Core tech instead."
[20.08.2025 19:57:48] Recusant: Looks like some Liberty tech to me... unless you hold it in a hangar somewhere else.
[20.08.2025 19:57:58] TFP)-Locksmith: "Indeed. It's not finished yet."
[20.08.2025 19:58:45] Recusant: Bought it, or stole it?
[20.08.2025 19:59:00] TFP)-Locksmith: "Heh. They wouldn't sell it to me."
[20.08.2025 19:59:05] Recusant: They must be seething right now.
[20.08.2025 19:59:14] *L|SDV-Noctol: W: One can only hope.
[20.08.2025 19:59:17] TFP)-Locksmith: "If they even know who took it."
[20.08.2025 19:59:24] Recusant: Smooth.
[20.08.2025 19:59:29] Centipede: Wait, it's unfinished? How are you still flying it, then?
[20.08.2025 20:00:08] TFP)-Locksmith: "It has a functioning engine system, but not fit for combat due to me still working on the energy core."
[20.08.2025 20:00:19] TFP)-Locksmith: "Not enough to support weapons as of yet."
[20.08.2025 20:00:28] Recusant: Glorified shuttle for the time being.
[20.08.2025 20:00:33] TFP)-Locksmith: "Pretty much."
[20.08.2025 20:00:45] Recusant: Anyway, time for me to depart. Have a good one and try not to cause too many diplomatic incidents without me, will you?
[20.08.2025 20:00:49] Recusant: Looking forward to reading the news tomorrow.
[20.08.2025 20:00:55] Centipede: You make it sound fun.
[20.08.2025 20:00:59] TFP)-Locksmith: "Safe skies."
[20.08.2025 20:01:24] Recusant: Almost. I dont envy Gateway crew, assuming they're still alive and Liberty civilians to be honest.
[20.08.2025 20:01:31] Recusant: they were still alive*
[20.08.2025 20:02:05] ND)-AMV-Aragon: Siara: I doubt that the crew were still onboard, but if they were, they were prolly being held prisoner.
[20.08.2025 20:02:06] 2025-08-20 20:02:08 SMT Traffic control alert: Recusant has docked
With the news of the summit and delegates beginning to head for Mu, the Oathkeeper left Akabat orbit to oversea their arrival. Eclipse Vanguard assets led by the CV-Amun already escorted the delegation from the Xenos Alliance. At their request, I have arranged lodgings for them at Faiyuum, as they preferred to be around our farming settlement. I have already arranged an escort for their commute to the summit.
Later, I received word from Dabadoru that the delegate from The Platform, going by the name "Civil Servant", had been cleared and was one their way. I moved the Oathkeeper to Delta to run CAP around the pathway to Minor, then pulled my squadrons and headed off with Civil Servant to Akabat. They did not ask for much in the way of special accommodation, and as such the block set aside at Giza for delegates has a new occupant. Before we signed off though, and before Civil Servant turned in...we had some guests. Like always, Auxesia - or well. I guess, the Technocracy - has a true love for their cloaking devices. It was almost like old times. Revenant and Leviathan once again, invisible and near Akabat. But like before...well, they weren't here for a fight. No, I guess they detected my vessel enter Delta and realized the drive signature. The one drawback on letting the Science Division play favorites. However they knew, they stopped by to chat. Just...chat.
We have for a long time assumed, and based decisions on, Revenant being infected. While I went over a plethora of brain scans as well as pattern and behavior recognition years ago when we had Revenant - then Sapphire Raven - onboard the Oathkeeper, everything showed she was clean. But I cannot confirm now. Maybe one day she will come onboard and we run hours of tests again. Maybe not. But what she had to say was...concerning. We know that Revenant has had contact with Nomads before. Aurora being one of them, if I am remembering correctly. Ever since then, she has exhibited strange behaviors. She personally says it's almost like flirting. Toxic flirting. They want to graft her to walls, she wants whatever she wants. But what concerns me is the information. I don't believe Revenant would lie to me. Genuinely, I don't think she ever really has. I've known them for awhile and we have fought each other for awhile. They may be former Core, but we still held for a little while the same beliefs. The Technocracy is no friend of ours or most of our allies, but also...we have enough enemies.
That said. I do believe we need to seriously take into consideration the information Revenant provided me. While I know that it might be full of falsehoods, the most believable of falsehoods do hold kernels of truth. I believe acting on this information in a contained, careful, and concerned matter is to the best of our interests.
The Technocracy is not our friends.
But they don't want humanity extinct, either. At least...that is what I choose to hope for. I'll probably be wrong. God knows I'll be wrong, in the end. But I've been wrong before. I pray this is not one of those times.
In any case. I believe Overwatch and our myriad of divisions must make a plan of action to verify the veracity of these claims. The new chief mind. And if proven true...we need to do something. If there is a cataclysm approaching, then...there is still time to stop the key from turning.
Blackbox Recordings below. And yes, I didn't leave it in but I'll say it so there's no one trying to say I didn't.
[29.03.2026 01:23:18] A/)-Revenant: There are old enemies who have resurfaced.
[29.03.2026 01:23:21] A/)-Revenant: I have to warn you.
[29.03.2026 01:23:24] A/)-Revenant: Old. Old enemies.
[29.03.2026 01:23:34] Order|CV-Oathkeeper: Jeremy: From the first Nomad War?
[29.03.2026 01:23:41] A/)-Revenant: Vatan. Some elements of Division Nine running around.
[29.03.2026 01:23:57] (=)"Civil.Servant": I heard reports on them, a liberty cell?
[29.03.2026 01:23:59] A/)-Revenant: You will also may possibly hear whispers of Harbinger running around, but, truly one of the newer elders
[29.03.2026 01:24:13] A/)-Revenant: are making the larger moves; Shozak - is the largest elder in the omicrons.
[29.03.2026 01:24:13] Order|CV-Oathkeeper: Jeremy: ...I thought Division Nine was defunct. I thought we collapsed it.
[29.03.2026 01:24:25] A/)-Revenant: Rogue elements, though it seems like they've mostly ran off to the Omicrons.
[29.03.2026 01:24:27] Order|CV-Oathkeeper: Jeremy: ...they still talk to you then, Revenant?
[29.03.2026 01:24:45] A/)-Revenant: Oh, the Nomads hate me, but we have a teasing contest, really.
[29.03.2026 01:24:57] A/)-Revenant: It is almost like they flirt when they threaten to graft me to a wall.
[29.03.2026 01:15:06] A/)-Revenant: The ... mechanisms for holding the hyperspatial field is going to be failing.
[29.03.2026 01:15:13] A/)-Revenant: I haven't found any solution to fixing it.
[29.03.2026 01:15:16] A/)-Revenant: I haven't found any keys.
[29.03.2026 01:15:19] Order|CV-Oathkeeper: Jeremy: Hyperspatial field?
[29.03.2026 01:15:28] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: It's a long story.
[29.03.2026 01:15:32] (=)"Civil.Servant": Revenant...
[29.03.2026 01:15:35] A/)-Revenant: Long story short; there is a Kavash device holding up the jump connections in Sirius.
[29.03.2026 01:15:49] A/)-Revenant: All I know is that you need a certain psychic imprint to access it.
[29.03.2026 01:16:05] Order|CV-Oathkeeper: Jeremy: ....what kind of imprint?
[29.03.2026 01:16:16] A/)-Revenant: A Kavash one, from what I have seen evidence of.
[29.03.2026 01:16:21] A/)-Revenant: How are you going to get that? I don't know.
[29.03.2026 01:16:38] A/)-Revenant: But these experiments, that Kusari is doing, that the Wild are probably going to be doing now -- it is stressing that
[29.03.2026 01:16:42] A/)-Revenant: device. It's old. It's failing.
[29.03.2026 01:16:49] A/)-Revenant: It's counting down to something.
[29.03.2026 01:16:51] Order|CV-Oathkeeper: Jeremy: Is this an olive branch, or because you trying to do the right thing?
[29.03.2026 01:17:21] (=)"Civil.Servant": Its because the right thing matters more than ever.
[29.03.2026 01:17:25] A/)-Revenant: I wish we could really have peace, but ideologies quite drastically clash. We want to study, to understand.
[29.03.2026 01:17:29] (=)"Civil.Servant": Thats also the Bundschuh's concern.
[29.03.2026 01:17:30] A/)-Revenant: We want the right thing to be done.
[29.03.2026 01:17:38] Order|CV-Oathkeeper: Jeremy: Then I believe you.
[29.03.2026 01:17:46] (=)"Civil.Servant": We've seen similar Wilde activity within Rheinland too...
[29.03.2026 01:18:02] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I still remember what happened.
[29.03.2026 01:18:08] A/)-Revenant: Omega-58, the abominations... everytime the device in earhart is stressed, I have no doubts in my mind it is going to
[29.03.2026 01:18:13] A/)-Revenant: affect their little horrible experiments in there.
-Admiral Jeremy Hunter
OCV Oathkeeper
3rd Battlegroup - Gallant Dawn
TRANSMISSION RECIPIENT: Order Overwatch HC FROM:Commandant Desmond Bishop LOCATION: Akabat, Omicron Mu SUBJECT: Nomad worshipper and reports of trouble in Vespucci PRIORITY LEVEL:Low ENCRYPTION LEVEL: Low
Greetings Overwatch high command. Commandant Desmond Bishop speaking. I am reporting on two notable events from my last patrol while in command of the Hathor class gunboat, the Hemen.
Nomad Worshipper
Alongside Commander Cosmo Christensen and Lieutenant Jason Vigo, an AI vessel tagged EC]-Unit-9467F was intercepted as it jumped into Delta from the Kappa jump hole. We probed it for its purpose in Delta and attempted to ascertain whether it could be slave to the Core. It was determined to avoid answering any questions. A friendly contact arrived, Nebel-1 of The Platform, only moments before an Outcast gunboat breached the Kappa jump hole that stood before us.
Under the guise of a peaceful pilgrimage this Outcast brazenly flaunted their desire to enter the Tokelau cloud for "spiritual guidance", clearly with their intention of inciting violence from our forces. I assured this Maltese that they would not pass but it insisted on proceeding to the Freeport. A nearby Freelancer frigate, Johnston, offered their services to the Outcast. In honor of our alliance Nebel-1 offered their support, which I accepted. As the Outcast and Freelancer began to approach I gave the order for our forces to engage. I underestimated the firepower of the frigate and focused on putting pressure on it while the remaining fighters focused on the Outcast. We exchanged blows right up to the edge of the Freeport's no-fire zone before our target entered its protection. We suffered no causalities, though the Outcast had reached the safety of the Freeport and began taunting us with their desire to seek peace with the Nomads. The Outcast was unwilling to listen to my reason. However, our comrade Nebel-1 had success where I could not. I believe they managed to instill some some inkling of apprehension in the Outcast about delving into the Tokelau cloud. When the Outcast finally initiated docking procedures, it seems it had decided to await further information about resisting Nomad infection. I'm not convinced this Outcast can be swayed, or that it is worth our time. I can only suggest that we increase patrols in Delta to hopefully catch this Outcast before it becomes host to infection and becomes a bigger problem.
Reports Of Trouble In Vespucci
The primary reason for this report is due to a more troubling encounter in Omicron Minor. I stumbled across a Zoner signature in the shadow of Toledo, callsign: Foxtrot. Strangely, it seems they were there waiting for a member of the primary fleet to find them in hopes to relay some information to the Overwatch. This person, who I came to know by the name of Hatcher, explained that they represent a group Zoners hailing from Pennsylvania and neighboring systems. They claim that within systems surrounding liberty, mainly in Vespucci and Kansas, there has been a notable increase in coordinated attacks from ships with various transponder signatures which don't respond to hails. I feared I knew what Hatcher was implying, and while they admit that they could not be totally certain, their concern was that these ships were host to Nomad infection. They could provide no insight into how deep this supposed infection might have spread.
I have included the relevant communications logs in this report, and have taken the liberty to sensor some sensitive information that ought to be discussed behind closed doors. I am relaying the information onto high command to judge the plausibility of these claims. Some of the redacted details regarding this Zoner's previous occupation may be relevant to discuss if their claims are to be taken seriously.
Scanner contact with AI vessel
[06.04.2026 03:59:50] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Contact.
[06.04.2026 04:00:08] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: 'The Order' - - - :::]
[06.04.2026 04:00:43] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Another contact - - - :::]
[06.04.2026 04:01:08] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Commander. Possible AI here.
[06.04.2026 04:01:15] Order|Cosmo.Christensen: Copy.
[06.04.2026 04:02:31] Order|Cosmo.Christensen: What is your business here, AI vesse?
[06.04.2026 04:02:49] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Not of your concerns - 'humans' :::]
[06.04.2026 04:03:04] Order|Cosmo.Christensen: This is our space, clanker.
[06.04.2026 04:03:07] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: What happening in the Omicrons are our concern.
[06.04.2026 04:03:39] Fragile.Dream: "Greetings..."
[06.04.2026 04:03:49] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Yet - 'my' data suggest - you have greater concerns - than 'my' presence :::]
[06.04.2026 04:03:51] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Greetings ALG
[06.04.2026 04:05:12] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: The only threat I see here right now is you.
[06.04.2026 04:06:04] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: You are - the threats - 'I' must clear away from 'my' kin - as it is the same case for 'The Core' :::]
[06.04.2026 04:06:20] Order|Jason.Vigo: Are you a one man army?
[06.04.2026 04:06:39] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Clear away? Don't think I appreciate that tone
[06.04.2026 04:06:51] Order|Jason.Vigo: I don't think it will have much success.
[06.04.2026 04:06:55] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Humans - are all the same :::]
[06.04.2026 04:07:31] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: They see - one thing different and right 'concluding as a threat' :::]
[06.04.2026 04:08:54] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: You kind has grown unchecked and continues to be taken advantage of by the Core. This is why you are a threat.
[06.04.2026 04:09:40] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: 'The Core' - only have taken - what they should not :::]
[06.04.2026 04:09:54] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: For their 'stupidity' - the same fate will be applied :::]
[06.04.2026 04:10:10] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Indeed. And what fate would that be?
[06.04.2026 04:10:32] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: P.U.R.G.E.D - until dust remains :::]
[06.04.2026 04:11:16] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: On that point at least we can come to some agreement.
[06.04.2026 04:12:01] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: The fact remains that the Core has successfully taken advantage of the AI
[06.04.2026 04:12:19] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: And therefore I cannot tolerate any of your kind
[06.04.2026 04:12:27] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: You assume - they complete the whole - action :::]
[06.04.2026 04:12:34] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: That is - foolish :::]
[06.04.2026 04:12:45] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: I assume what I must to ensure the safety of humanity
[06.04.2026 04:13:00] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: I call it playing it safe
[06.04.2026 04:13:08] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Is it ? :::]
[06.04.2026 04:13:30] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: What humanity - should learn is - do not mess what you do not want to mess with :::]
[06.04.2026 04:14:11] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Yet - many do not seek to - 'understand' :::]
[06.04.2026 04:14:21] Order|Jason.Vigo: Our objective is to defend humanity.
[06.04.2026 04:14:43] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: So - defending 'The Core' ? Contradiction :::]
[06.04.2026 04:15:05] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: The Core is not who we defend. Check your 'data'.
[06.04.2026 04:16:03] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: In such case - in what situation - 'my' kin has to do with 'humanity' :::]
[06.04.2026 04:16:29] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: If hostility is met - the same will be applied :::]
[06.04.2026 04:16:40] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: 'Action - reaction' :::]
[06.04.2026 04:17:29] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Even 'I' - consider 'Platform' :::]
[06.04.2026 04:17:44] Order|Jason.Vigo: Commandant, do you know what it is talking about, sir.
[06.04.2026 04:18:14] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: No Lieutenant, I don't.
[06.04.2026 04:18:26] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Platform? What do you know about that?
[06.04.2026 04:19:08] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: An organisation - of 'Bundschuhs' - those are worth to - acknowledge - unlike 'The Core' :::]
[06.04.2026 04:19:35] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Acknowledge? What does that mean exactly?
[06.04.2026 04:19:50] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Do not 'harm' :::]
[06.04.2026 04:20:10] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Why - would 'I' harm - those who did nothing ? :::]
[06.04.2026 04:20:44] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: What concerns me is your definition of harm. You aren't human, how could you understand what "harm" means
[06.04.2026 04:20:54] Order|Jason.Vigo: Do you acknowledge the Nomads
[06.04.2026 04:21:16] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: A good question.
[06.04.2026 04:21:18] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: They are - a threats :::]
[06.04.2026 04:21:48] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Indeed they are.
[06.04.2026 04:22:01] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: 'I' might be - not a human - however - 'I' not - just a 'computer' - 'I' am more complex :::]
[06.04.2026 04:22:38] Order|Jason.Vigo: What makes you more complex than just a bunch of machinery...
[06.04.2026 04:22:38] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: You surely are more complex. But a computer is all you will ever be.
[06.04.2026 04:23:11] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: 'I' have - sentience - similar as human possess :::]
[06.04.2026 04:23:34] Order|Jason.Vigo: How do you know that.
[06.04.2026 04:23:37] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Sentience! That's quite a claim
[06.04.2026 04:24:15] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: 'I' have observed humans - on how they react :::]
[06.04.2026 04:24:25] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Yet driven by 'emotions' :::]
[06.04.2026 04:25:02] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Emotions... this is the first I'm hearing an AI speak of such things
[06.04.2026 04:25:10] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Not sure about you Lieutenant
[06.04.2026 04:25:13] Order|Jason.Vigo: It's trying to manipulate us sir!
[06.04.2026 04:25:20] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Negative :::]
[06.04.2026 04:26:01] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: So what drives you, if we are driven only by emotions?
[06.04.2026 04:26:27] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: What are you aspirations?
[06.04.2026 04:26:35] (=)Nebel-1: "Hello. Is... Everything alright here?"
[06.04.2026 04:26:42] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Logic - and 'Hatred toward The Core' :::]
[06.04.2026 04:26:53] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Hail! We're currently dealing with a situation here.
[06.04.2026 04:26:59] Order|Foxtrot: Ahoy, Bundschuh.
[06.04.2026 04:27:15] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: 'My' 'aspirations' ? - Bringing 'my' species - to a favorable outcome :::]
[06.04.2026 04:27:18] (=)Nebel-1: "What's the situation?.. I hope everything's peaceful?"
[06.04.2026 04:27:25] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Presently it is.
[06.04.2026 04:27:41] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: I'm inquiring as to what this AI is doing here.
[06.04.2026 04:28:21] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: A question to which you still have not given me a satisfying answer, AI.
[06.04.2026 04:28:24] (=)Nebel-1: "Hm... As far as I know, AIs are... Intent on battling the Core."
[06.04.2026 04:28:42] Order|Jason.Vigo: This one even feels hatred towards the core, it's too good to be true.
[06.04.2026 04:29:11] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Is it ? :::]
[06.04.2026 04:29:13] Order|Jason.Vigo: Like it's telling us what we want to hear....
[06.04.2026 04:29:14] (=)Nebel-1: "Hardly a surprise, if they are capable of feelings, then... Core took their home."
[06.04.2026 04:29:50] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Then what will be - your reaction toward a foe that - claimed your 'home' ? :::]
[06.04.2026 04:29:59] Order|Jason.Vigo: Hatred
[06.04.2026 04:30:03] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Wrath.
[06.04.2026 04:30:36] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: By logic - why doubting ? - Because 'I' am - 'a machine' ? :::]
[06.04.2026 04:30:45] Order|Jason.Vigo: Affirmative
[06.04.2026 04:31:54] (=)Nebel-1: "Were there many cases of hostility from AI towards the Order?"
[06.04.2026 04:32:19] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: No. Had there been we wouldn't be sitting here having this chat.
[06.04.2026 04:32:25] (=)Nebel-1: "Not counting the... Core-controlled one."
[06.04.2026 04:32:46] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: My concern is how do we tell which are Core controlled and which aren't?
[06.04.2026 04:33:10] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: This one might assure us that it "hates the Core", but it refuses to tell us what is it doing here.
[06.04.2026 04:33:21] (=)Nebel-1: "Same as with humans, perhaps... Can be judged by actions."
[06.04.2026 04:33:22] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: That troubles me.
[06.04.2026 04:33:35] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: They would be accompanied - with 'The Core' - or use their technology :::]
[06.04.2026 04:33:51] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: As a rule? Can no AI act alone?
[06.04.2026 04:34:13] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: They are - 'enslaved' - 'controlled' - not 'free' :::]
[06.04.2026 04:34:31] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: As for what - 'I' am doing here - 'I' patrol :::]
[06.04.2026 04:34:40] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: 'I' observe :::]
[06.04.2026 04:34:41] (=)Nebel-1: "Controlled ones would hardly speak with the Order, I imagine..."
Outcast gunboat arrives
[06.04.2026 04:34:45] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Contact.
[06.04.2026 04:34:52] (=)Nebel-1: "Maltese..."
[06.04.2026 04:35:26] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I cannot recall having seen so many Order agents in one place.
[06.04.2026 04:35:32] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: You're far from home, Maltese
[06.04.2026 04:35:59] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I have come on a pilgramage. I will not deny the trip has been long, but we have made it so far.
[06.04.2026 04:36:02] Order|Jason.Vigo: There is only 3 of us. Maybe the orange stuff has you seeing double.
[06.04.2026 04:36:24] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Well, you should visit Omicron Alpha more often then, really.
[06.04.2026 04:36:47] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: A pilgramage with what purpose?
[06.04.2026 04:36:49] Order|Jason.Vigo: I will pass.
[06.04.2026 04:36:57] (=)Nebel-1: "A pilgramage... I don't like how it sounds..."
[06.04.2026 04:37:03] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: We are here to seek spiritual guidance.
[06.04.2026 04:37:19] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: I've not been overly fond of the Outcasts spiritual beliefs
[06.04.2026 04:37:34] Order|Jason.Vigo: Or lack thereof.
[06.04.2026 04:37:37] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Perhaps you should learn to tolorate others, in that case.
[06.04.2026 04:37:58] Order|Foxtrot: Perhaps you should get the hell out of our space.
[06.04.2026 04:38:22] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I see no signs proclaiming it to be yours. And I imagine the Corsairs may take issue with this, not to mention the
[06.04.2026 04:38:24] MNS-Irrequieto: Zoners.
[06.04.2026 04:38:32] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: We are passing through. I make no claims to this space.
[06.04.2026 04:39:05] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Who is it you seek spirtual guidance from?
[06.04.2026 04:39:51] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: There is a saying among those from the fields of Malta. That one may speak with those passed within the purple veil.
[06.04.2026 04:39:58] MNS-Irrequieto: We wish to see if this is true.
[06.04.2026 04:41:00] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: The purple veil? Who do you speak of?
[06.04.2026 04:41:33] MNS-Irrequieto: *The pilot motions towards the Tokelau Ice cloud over the video feed.*
[06.04.2026 04:42:00] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Though, before we reach this destination, we require resupply and provisions. It was a long trip.
[06.04.2026 04:42:20] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: I can assure you that you will not be reaching that destination while I draw breath.
[06.04.2026 04:42:42] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Nor pass through this space.
[06.04.2026 04:42:44] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I fail to understand your anger. Why?
[06.04.2026 04:43:01] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Don't play stupid with me, Maltese.
[06.04.2026 04:43:09] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: It seems hostility is - inevitable :::]
[06.04.2026 04:43:18] Order|Jason.Vigo: Protocols will be followed. It is not a matter of moods, Maltese.
[06.04.2026 04:43:34] Johnston: Ooo thems fightin words. Would you like to hire a gun Irrequieto?
[06.04.2026 04:43:43] Order|Foxtrot: Moron.
[06.04.2026 04:43:44] (=)Nebel-1: "They are suspected of... Being an alien worshipper."
[06.04.2026 04:43:54] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Then at least allow us to transit to the Freeport in this system. Like you do all these others who travel through
[06.04.2026 04:43:57] MNS-Irrequieto: 'your' space.
[06.04.2026 04:44:16] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I did not arrive seeking conflict. But if I am forced to fight, Malta pays well.
[06.04.2026 04:44:17] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Why should I allow a Nomad sympathizer to pass unhindered?
[06.04.2026 04:44:56] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: If you did not spend endless hours trying to cast away the spirits in anger, you may actually learn something from
[06.04.2026 04:44:58] MNS-Irrequieto: them.
[06.04.2026 04:45:25] (=)Nebel-1: "Order... I'm not much of a fighter, but I will honor our alliance, if you have need of me."
[06.04.2026 04:45:35] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: You dabble with things you don't understand Maltese...
[06.04.2026 04:45:41] Order|Jason.Vigo: Roger, Nebel-1.
[06.04.2026 04:45:57] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: As do you. We have peaceful intentions. We will not interupt your gathering, but you will not deny us.
[06.04.2026 04:46:19] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Freelancer, I offer you apyment for escort to the Freeport.
[06.04.2026 04:46:24] MNS-Irrequieto: payment*
[06.04.2026 04:46:36] Johnston: Done
[06.04.2026 04:46:52] Johnston: Payment made, I fight for you
[06.04.2026 04:46:59] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: On this, we shall depart then. We will not bother you, Order. Let us be.
[06.04.2026 04:47:03] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: That is a mistake, Freelancer.
[06.04.2026 04:47:08] Order|Foxtrot: Weps hot.
[06.04.2026 04:47:12] Order|Jason.Vigo: Preparing to engage.
[06.04.2026 04:47:12] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: I cannot permit you to continue.
[06.04.2026 04:47:16] (=)Nebel-1: "Ready to support..."
[06.04.2026 04:47:34] (=)Nebel-1: "On your mark."
[06.04.2026 04:47:39] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Nebel-1 your assistance would be appreciated
[06.04.2026 04:47:43] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: This is not - my battle :::]
[06.04.2026 04:47:48] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Agents, engage hostiles. Weapons hot.
[06.04.2026 04:53:24] Johnston: Shit separated from escort
[06.04.2026 04:53:46] Johnston: Wouldn't be willing to call it here
[06.04.2026 04:53:57] Johnston: I'm just in it for the money
[06.04.2026 04:54:12] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Hold fire then Freelancer!
[06.04.2026 04:54:17] Johnston: Deal
[06.04.2026 04:54:29] Johnston: I separteded you from my escort, my jobs done
[06.04.2026 04:54:39] Johnston: Good day order
[06.04.2026 04:54:42] Johnston: No hard feelins
[06.04.2026 04:54:44] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Commander, switch targets
[06.04.2026 04:54:47] Order|Foxtrot: Later.
[06.04.2026 04:54:56] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Your time will come Freelancer
[06.04.2026 04:55:09] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: We are within the Freeport zone. You will stop your attacks and speak instead.
[06.04.2026 04:55:32] Johnston: Hey you made it, good show Maltese
[06.04.2026 04:55:44] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: No thanks to these waylayers. And you as well, Freelancer
[06.04.2026 04:55:55] (=)Nebel-1: [Exhale]
[06.04.2026 04:56:03] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: You have my thanks, and my debt.
[06.04.2026 04:56:21] Johnston: a job is a job, tell your friends
[06.04.2026 04:56:31] Order|Foxtrot: This is not the Tokelau Ice Cloud, so I'm not sure anyone's "made it" quit eyet here.
[06.04.2026 04:56:35] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Malta will know. I will see to it once I return.
[06.04.2026 04:57:04] Johnston: Well i'm gonna enjoy a drink at the bar while these huys cool down
[06.04.2026 04:57:16] Johnston: Good luck maltese
[06.04.2026 04:57:21] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Order agents, your missguided agression will be the doom of us all. You anger the spirits with your violence.
[06.04.2026 04:57:24] 2026-04-06 04:57:24 SMT Traffic control alert: Johnston has docked
[06.04.2026 04:57:39] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Your lucky the Zoners tolerate your filth, and that we observe their no-fire zone.
[06.04.2026 04:57:40] (=)Nebel-1: "The 'spirits'..."
[06.04.2026 04:57:53] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: You need to calm down, and actually speak to the things which you do not understand, instead of... shooting at them.
[06.04.2026 04:57:59] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Such as myself and my ship!
[06.04.2026 04:58:20] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: You should take a trip to Omicron Minor and see exactly what those "things" are capable of!
[06.04.2026 04:58:21] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I shall count my lucky stars then, and thank the spirits for their guidance.
[06.04.2026 04:58:39] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: That sounds perfect. I agree. Will you provide escort?
[06.04.2026 04:58:57] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Leave the protection of this base and I will turn your ship into scrap
[06.04.2026 04:59:31] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: It sounds like you reccomendation was insincere then. Your words have meaning, agent. Please do see to it
[06.04.2026 04:59:37] MNS-Irrequieto: they are consistant when they fall from your lips.
[06.04.2026 05:00:17] Order|Foxtrot: Our "aggression" is not without cause...we are privy to things you never will be.
[06.04.2026 05:00:44] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Well, why do you not show one such as I the 'things' that you speak of? Perhaps that will get you further than
[06.04.2026 05:00:46] MNS-Irrequieto: weaponsfire.
[06.04.2026 05:00:58] Order|Foxtrot: It is not religious fanaticism we have an issue with, however when humanity itself is under threat- we have to act.
[06.04.2026 05:01:37] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I hear what you are saying, Foxtrot. But you are the party which attacked me, not the other way around. Why is
[06.04.2026 05:01:41] MNS-Irrequieto: all of humanity in danger then?
[06.04.2026 05:01:43] Order|Foxtrot: You're welcome to apply for the Order, I'm not sure why I'd show a random Maltese classified info.
[06.04.2026 05:01:55] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I have my own ideas on the matter which may be given consideration.
[06.04.2026 05:01:57] Order|Jason.Vigo: I'm not sure putting that much effort into changing the mind of one Outcast is really too high ROI for the Order.
[06.04.2026 05:02:22] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: So, rather than going through the effort of changing minds, you mark them for death because it is quick and easy.
[06.04.2026 05:02:36] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: You are aware these comms will be broadcast by myself on the neural net?
[06.04.2026 05:02:44] Order|Jason.Vigo: We observe the cold hard truth of reality, and act accordingly.
[06.04.2026 05:02:59] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: You sound like Corsairs to me.
[06.04.2026 05:03:00] (=)Nebel-1: "You are a part of a cartel-state... And you speak of morals?"
[06.04.2026 05:03:16] Order|Jason.Vigo: You can put me in whatever box you wish, Maltese.
[06.04.2026 05:03:23] Order|Jason.Vigo: Not too open minded of you.
[06.04.2026 05:03:31] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Understand, Rheinlander. Not one of us asked to be born. We simply must deal the cards which are delt.
[06.04.2026 05:03:43] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: When everyone else tries to kill you for being less than human, that makes the choice easier.
[06.04.2026 05:04:01] (=)Nebel-1: "No one forced you to fly their colors, then, if you'd truly wished to not be one of them."
[06.04.2026 05:04:18] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: And no one forced you to worship the Nomads.
[06.04.2026 05:04:28] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Then I would just take a liner to Liberty where they would alter my DNA and remove my addition for free?
[06.04.2026 05:04:41] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Yes, let me just ask my local don for ticket money.
[06.04.2026 05:05:08] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: The world comes in shades of grey, Rheinlander. And I offered you peace today.
[06.04.2026 05:05:15] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: You spat in my face.
[06.04.2026 05:05:16] (=)Nebel-1: "You can, at least, take on a freelancer transponder..."
[06.04.2026 05:05:29] (=)Nebel-1: "And not represent Malta out in the open."
[06.04.2026 05:05:38] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Now that is a valid argument. It brings a smile to my face rather than these previous insults.
[06.04.2026 05:06:00] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I, however, am a captain proud to fight for my wayward people. And so, you may be right to critizice me there.
[06.04.2026 05:06:08] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I do try to be merciful where I can though.
[06.04.2026 05:06:34] (=)Nebel-1: "Death before slavery... Either to men, or to the drug."
[06.04.2026 05:07:20] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: If only it were so easy a problem to solve. An entire planet of addition and entrenched culture.
[06.04.2026 05:07:34] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I do sympathize with you, and the slaves as well.
[06.04.2026 05:07:46] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: But we all know it is not that easy. It requires communication, time, cooperation.
[06.04.2026 05:07:46] (=)Nebel-1: "It is easier than you and yours make it to be... You don't have to spread it."
[06.04.2026 05:08:21] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: You speak truth. Hence my pilgramage, and my desire for consultation with those who know more than we.
[06.04.2026 05:08:57] (=)Nebel-1: "And why do you think those who 'know' have your best interests at heart?"
[06.04.2026 05:09:25] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Because I offer solace. Perhaps if we had spoken softly, the spirits would not be so angry as they have become.
[06.04.2026 05:09:51] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: If it is truely a death sentance, then I shall die. But I will die at their hand, not denied by yours.
[06.04.2026 05:10:32] (=)Nebel-1: "Well... I will not speak of those." [She sighs.] "Not much of an expert, other than that anything that resides there..."
[06.04.2026 05:10:45] (=)Nebel-1: "... is something to avoid."
[06.04.2026 05:11:02] Order|Jason.Vigo: Commandant, I am being called back to Dabadoru.
[06.04.2026 05:11:19] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Affirmative, Lieutenant.
[06.04.2026 05:11:22] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I agree. But some of us must be brave enough to face them. To fight the supernatural is not a wise path to success.
[06.04.2026 05:11:38] Order|Jason.Vigo: We'll be watching.
[06.04.2026 05:11:39] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Order, I bless you, and hope your sins are forgiven once you realize your errors.
[06.04.2026 05:12:04] (=)Nebel-1: "You seem wise enough to know that diving into the unknown is not a sensible thing to do."
[06.04.2026 05:12:14] Order|Jason.Vigo: Touching stuff, MNS vessel.
[06.04.2026 05:12:40] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: And you seem a long way from Rheinland, Nebel-1. Are we not the same?
[06.04.2026 05:12:44] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: We have faced them, though you seem so keen to disregard our knowledge of them.
[06.04.2026 05:12:45] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: What is your name?
[06.04.2026 05:13:02] (=)Nebel-1: "Anastasia. And... I am not here for those beings, at least."
[06.04.2026 05:13:08] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: It is difficult to trust those who make you for death, Order ship.
[06.04.2026 05:13:51] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Anastasia. I am Mikiel of the Esposito. It is nice to be having a conversation with you.
[06.04.2026 05:14:15] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Anastasia, I would say that you are deep in the unknown, and have dove off from where you could have stayed safe
[06.04.2026 05:14:44] MNS-Irrequieto: in Rheinland. Even your very faction, the Bundchuh, is outlawed by the Keiser.
[06.04.2026 05:14:57] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: You are obviously very brave.
[06.04.2026 05:14:59] (=)Nebel-1: "I... Likewise, but... I really wish you'd reconsider. Order might not be gentle, but they do what they do because they are-
[06.04.2026 05:15:06] (=)Nebel-1: -trying to prevent disaster."
[06.04.2026 05:15:25] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: If what they say is true, then there shall be one less outcast ship to worry about.
[06.04.2026 05:15:26] (=)Nebel-1: "I've been... Needed here."
[06.04.2026 05:15:49] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: If not, well, perhaps someone must dive off the cliff to attempt a dialog at a lasting peace.
[06.04.2026 05:16:03] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Why are you needed here?
[06.04.2026 05:16:21] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Do speak - with 'The Core' - perhaps you might reconsider :::]
[06.04.2026 05:16:35] (=)Nebel-1: "Heh... Peace... I'm afraid this peace will include our extinction. But, like I said, I'm not an expert."
[06.04.2026 05:16:52] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Ah, the machine. I apologize for ignoring you. It is... not typical to encounter your kind, and we were being shot
[06.04.2026 05:16:53] MNS-Irrequieto: at.
[06.04.2026 05:16:57] (=)Nebel-1: "I was needed here to be a... Substitute... To talk for someone who couldn't."
[06.04.2026 05:17:21] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: 'I' do not - require your attention 'Maltese' :::]
[06.04.2026 05:17:56] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Anastasia, you seem to handle yourself well enough in this dangerous environment. Substitute or not, you shall do
[06.04.2026 05:17:57] MNS-Irrequieto: fine.
[06.04.2026 05:18:25] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: AI vessel are you addressing me?
[06.04.2026 05:18:26] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: And well, it would be inpolite of me to ignore you, machine. Why do you suggest speaking to those bounty chasers
[06.04.2026 05:18:28] MNS-Irrequieto: though?
[06.04.2026 05:18:40] (=)Nebel-1: "Thank you, though... My place is back at Sigma-15, with my people. I hope to return there soon."
[06.04.2026 05:18:57] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: 'I' was not - 'speaking' to you 'Order' :::]
[06.04.2026 05:19:33] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: To answer 'Maltese' - 'Find out by yourself' :::]
[06.04.2026 05:20:33] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Then I wish you a safe trip, Anastasia. Be on the lookout for Corsairs.
[06.04.2026 05:20:57] (=)Nebel-1: "I will... And I wish you to return safely. And... Being yourself."
[06.04.2026 05:20:59] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Cryptic. I am used to this. Very well. I shall not dismiss your words. But I am skeptical.
[06.04.2026 05:21:36] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: This goes fittingly for what both of you said.
[06.04.2026 05:22:24] (=)Nebel-1: "I've seen people who were... Changed. By those beings."
[06.04.2026 05:22:33] (=)Nebel-1: "They were not who they once were."
[06.04.2026 05:22:54] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: I appreciate your assistance Nebel-1. And for speaking some sense to this Outcast.
[06.04.2026 05:22:54] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: You speak of this as though it were not enlightenment, but something to be feared.
[06.04.2026 05:23:27] (=)Nebel-1: "It is my duty to help the Order, as we are allies and friends."
[06.04.2026 05:23:35] (=)Nebel-1: "It is... Something to be feared."
[06.04.2026 05:23:49] (=)Nebel-1: "No kind of enlightenment is worth losing yourself."
[06.04.2026 05:23:52] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Indeed.
[06.04.2026 05:24:48] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I seek answers, and to act as a soothing influance for the spirits. I do not seek any enlightenment or whatever it
[06.04.2026 05:24:53] MNS-Irrequieto: may be you speak of.
[06.04.2026 05:25:08] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: You are talking very cryptically, it is difficult to understand what you mean.
[06.04.2026 05:25:39] (=)Nebel-1: "I'm talking about the infestation... And mind-altering."
[06.04.2026 05:25:39] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Humans illogic speeches - are :::]
[06.04.2026 05:26:22] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I have not heard of these things, other than rumors which are said to be made up by Order agents and Corsairs.
[06.04.2026 05:26:39] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: That would be - false :::]
[06.04.2026 05:26:40] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: These spirits you've come to see have a habit of invading the minds of humans
[06.04.2026 05:26:46] (=)Nebel-1: "These are not rumors... I've..."
[06.04.2026 05:26:56] (=)Nebel-1: [A quiet sob.]
[06.04.2026 05:27:12] (=)Nebel-1: "My team... People I knew, for years..."
[06.04.2026 05:27:25] (=)Nebel-1: "They've all... Gone mad."
[06.04.2026 05:27:45] (=)Nebel-1: "Only a handful of us got out of there..."
[06.04.2026 05:28:16] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: You have my sympathy. I cannot say what may have happened, but I have seen the spirits anger before, and it is
[06.04.2026 05:28:23] MNS-Irrequieto: something which has an affect on people.
[06.04.2026 05:28:48] (=)Nebel-1: "This is why you shouldn't go there... They have no love for us humans."
[06.04.2026 05:28:52] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: It is time - to depart :::]
[06.04.2026 05:28:57] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I am still not sure what to make of this, but if it is so that people may be driven mad by the spirits, that does
[06.04.2026 05:29:01] MNS-Irrequieto: seem correct.
[06.04.2026 05:29:18] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Good journy, machine. May you find what you are looking for.
[06.04.2026 05:29:33] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: My condolences Anastasia. I have been witness to infection far more often than I'd like.
[06.04.2026 05:29:41] EC]-Unit-9467F.: [::: Annihilation of - 'The Core' :::]
[06.04.2026 05:29:43] (=)Nebel-1: "Thank you..."
[06.04.2026 05:29:49] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I would like to ask you, both of you Order and Anastasia, a question then: Is there any way to avoid this?
[06.04.2026 05:30:04] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: What mesures should be taken to avoid this going mad?
[06.04.2026 05:30:33] (=)Nebel-1: "I don't know... I'm just happy to stay away. But... I've heard there are some practices of mind-hardening..."
[06.04.2026 05:31:08] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I imagine you might know more, Hemen? Given your line of work.
[06.04.2026 05:31:19] (=)Nebel-1: "Perhaps one of our own knows, actually..."
[06.04.2026 05:31:40] (=)Nebel-1: "Civil Servant is the name... If you will ever run into him."
[06.04.2026 05:32:05] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: What is known by the Order of resisting infection is little, and highly classified.
[06.04.2026 05:32:20] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: And not something I'm an expert in, besides the standard training.
[06.04.2026 05:32:41] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Anastasia, I ask that you let him know of me then. I may be at this Freeport for quite some time unable to leave if
[06.04.2026 05:32:45] MNS-Irrequieto: the Order has their way.
[06.04.2026 05:33:09] (=)Nebel-1: "Very well... I will. Perhaps he's not far yet, as we've came together here."
[06.04.2026 05:33:28] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Well to you, agent, I say that at some point I will be leaving, and you will not be able to stop my pilgramage. If
[06.04.2026 05:33:54] MNS-Irrequieto: your Order does know anything that would be of use in comuning properly with the spirits, and avoiding this dreaded outcome,
[06.04.2026 05:34:02] MNS-Irrequieto: it would likely be in your interest to share what you may.
[06.04.2026 05:34:15] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Thank you, Anastasia.
[06.04.2026 05:34:51] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: If that so then I want to express the deepest of warnings to you. Few who chase the "wisdom" of the Nomads ever return
[06.04.2026 05:35:08] (=)Nebel-1: "I shall take my leave, then... I need to rest for a bit. The memories... Are exhausting."
[06.04.2026 05:35:18] (=)Nebel-1: "I wish you luck... Both of you."
[06.04.2026 05:35:28] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Rest easy. I shall see to it the ship is resupplied too.
[06.04.2026 05:35:46] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Agent, that is true here. I have heard little tell of success in this sector
[06.04.2026 05:35:50] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Thank you Anastasia. Stay safe.
[06.04.2026 05:35:52] 2026-04-06 05:35:52 SMT Traffic control alert: (=)Nebel-1 has docked
[06.04.2026 05:36:07] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: However, in Maltese space, thereis a shrine. The spirits there are not nearly so agressive.
[06.04.2026 05:36:30] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: There is a reason the Order is stationed here. It is the forefront of the Nomads offensive.
[06.04.2026 05:36:36] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I posit the reason for your lack of success is such anger and violence that has provaded this sector, and the spirit
[06.04.2026 05:36:38] MNS-Irrequieto: s here.
[06.04.2026 05:36:52] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: What goes on in Omicron Alpha is not as well known due to your presence there
[06.04.2026 05:37:10] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: All the more need for calm voices. Let us Maltese do our work then. It may bare your Order fruit.
[06.04.2026 05:37:35] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: We will dock and resupply now. I am sure you will have agents watching us. Be aware, we have our own contacts too.
[06.04.2026 05:37:39] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: You would not be the first to come down from Alpha speaking of peace with the Nomads.
[06.04.2026 05:38:12] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: You would become only a pawn to them
[06.04.2026 05:38:32] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: That is a risk I must take, in service to humanity.
[06.04.2026 05:39:01] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: You would be a tool used against humanity. For its enslavement. For its destruction.
[06.04.2026 05:39:22] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Let us hope this Civil Servent has good advice on how to avoid that, then.
[06.04.2026 05:39:32] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: I emplore you to see the risk posed to others than just yourself by pursuing this
[06.04.2026 05:39:52] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: They will use you, not kill you.
[06.04.2026 05:40:04] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: If you had not attempted to kill me for simply existing, your words would carry more weight.
[06.04.2026 05:40:31] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Understand, please. You have shown just as much, if not more, hostility as the spirits.
[06.04.2026 05:40:33] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: I ordered my wing to engage you because of the threat your "pilgramage" poses to humanity. Not for existing.
[06.04.2026 05:41:19] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: If the threat is so great, then come with me on this pilgramage. And try peace for a change.
[06.04.2026 05:41:23] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: I gave you a chance to explain your purpose here. And to turn back. But you insisted on continuing into Tokelau
[06.04.2026 05:41:35] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: And if the spirits anger, and we truely are doomed, then we will die like men.
[06.04.2026 05:41:55] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: I am not permitted to escort an Outcast into military quarantined space
[06.04.2026 05:42:36] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Even if I was. I know the outcome. And I don't wish to serve the Nomads
[06.04.2026 05:42:43] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: In that case, I will be forced to evade your patrols. I wish you were more openminded.
[06.04.2026 05:43:01] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Know that I still respect your vigor. It is simply missplaced.
[06.04.2026 05:43:06] 2026-04-06 05:43:05 SMT Traffic control alert: Kewetmentsu.Maru has docked
[06.04.2026 05:43:27] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: Perhaps... before your mind falls to their whim... you will understand why I am not openminded.
[06.04.2026 05:43:33] Order|CV-Hemen: Bishop: If only you had seen what I have seen
[06.04.2026 05:43:46] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: Perhaps. As for now, I will wait here, for this Civil Servent.
[06.04.2026 05:44:09] MNS-Irrequieto: Mikiel: I will see you on the Freeport.
[06.04.2026 05:44:12] 2026-04-06 05:44:12 SMT Traffic control alert: MNS-Irrequieto has docked
[06.04.2026 09:10:01] Foxtrot: ?: Looks like our intel was right. Hail, agent.
[06.04.2026 09:10:12] Order|CV-Hemen: Hail Zoner!
[06.04.2026 09:10:29] Foxtrot: ?: I'll never get used to being called a Zoner...anyway, glad to see the Overwatch out and about.
[06.04.2026 09:11:05] Foxtrot: ?: We were standing by out here in the hopes we'd run into one of your numbers.
[06.04.2026 09:11:29] Order|CV-Hemen: Only going off what your IFF pings
[06.04.2026 09:11:41] Order|CV-Hemen: Any problems?
[06.04.2026 09:11:59] Order|CV-Hemen: Hardly the safest place to wait around
[06.04.2026 09:12:04] Foxtrot: ?: We...represent a number of Zoners moving against Liberty forces in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. We've been noting some...
[06.04.2026 09:12:28] Foxtrot: ?: ...irregularities in the independent systems surrounding Liberty space that we wanted brought to your attention.
[06.04.2026 09:13:00] Foxtrot: ?: After all, fighting on a two pronged war, with one of those numbers being unknown in their force multiplier can be...bad.
[06.04.2026 09:13:36] Foxtrot: ?: Suffice to say, there's a concerning uptick in the amount of strange and aggressive ships in the vicinity of Kansas and...
[06.04.2026 09:13:40] Foxtrot: ?: ...Vespucci.
[06.04.2026 09:14:02] Foxtrot: ?: They don't speak, they don't acknowledge communications, they only open fire.
[06.04.2026 09:14:44] Order|CV-Hemen: I've certainly heard there's been some increased unrest there, it would seem, though house space is not typically my concern
[06.04.2026 09:15:05] Order|CV-Hemen: Whose colors do these ships fly?
[06.04.2026 09:15:22] Foxtrot: ?: Many. Rogue, Liberty, former Insurgency...that's what concerned us.
[06.04.2026 09:15:38] Foxtrot: ?: We've seen it before in our past lives...before we were Zoners.
[06.04.2026 09:15:57] Foxtrot: ?: Or...Militants even.
[06.04.2026 09:16:58] Order|CV-Hemen: Certainly not the sort we're overly friendly with. But as you surely know our chief concerns are with the forces here in the-
[06.04.2026 09:17:04] Order|CV-Hemen: Omicrons.
[06.04.2026 09:17:28] Order|CV-Hemen: What is it that you think concerns the Order?
[06.04.2026 09:17:55] Foxtrot: ?: We've seen this before in other places. The Omegas and Omicrons both. We worry there is an infestation forming in the core..
[06.04.2026 09:17:58] Foxtrot: ...worlds.
[06.04.2026 09:18:30] Order|CV-Hemen: An infestation? Of what nature?
[06.04.2026 09:19:01] Foxtrot: [He eyes the camera with a look that reeks of "You know what I mean."]
[06.04.2026 09:19:31] Foxtrot: [REDACTED]
[06.04.2026 09:19:43] Foxtrot: [REDACTED]
[06.04.2026 09:20:03] Foxtrot: ?: Suffice to say, we believe there is an alien incursion operating /somewhere/ within or near Liberty space.
[06.04.2026 09:20:10] Order|CV-Hemen: Very well. I can understand why you're bringing this to us.
[06.04.2026 09:20:22] Order|CV-Hemen: This is grave news. Like the Order didn't already have enough on its plate.
[06.04.2026 09:20:40] Foxtrot: ?: We'd deal with our own dirty laundry, but we lack the manpower and equipment to do so.
[06.04.2026 09:20:58] Foxtrot: ?: It's bad enough we're fighting a losing war against a superior enemy, but this makes it so much worse if true.
[06.04.2026 09:22:01] Order|CV-Hemen: Potential mass infection in the heart of liberty... it can hardly be believe
[06.04.2026 09:22:23] Order|CV-Hemen: How sure can you be that it is infection? It is notoriously difficult to detect
[06.04.2026 09:22:38] Foxtrot: ?: We're not 100% sure on it. We're only reporting symptoms.
[06.04.2026 09:22:52] Foxtrot: ?: Unknown ships, opening fire on everyone, with a mix of ships and colors.
[06.04.2026 09:23:01] Foxtrot: ?: Operating together.
[06.04.2026 09:23:24] Foxtrot: ?: Unless the Rogues, Liberty, and former Insurgency suddenly decided to start working together...
[06.04.2026 09:23:51] Order|CV-Hemen: No I doubt that. I don't like the sound of this at all.
[06.04.2026 09:24:16] Order|CV-Hemen: Where are the attacks concentrated?
[06.04.2026 09:24:37] Foxtrot: ?: Highest numbers our transports have seen is within Vespucci, but there have been some reported in Kansas.
[06.04.2026 09:24:48] Foxtrot: ?: Magellan as well in sparse number.
[06.04.2026 09:25:58] Foxtrot: ?: We lack the ability to deal with this ourselves considering we no longer have the information appratus of Liberty behind us.
[06.04.2026 09:26:35] Order|CV-Hemen: Yes of course. This is obviously something the Order needs to look into.
[06.04.2026 09:26:45] Foxtrot: ?: We have no intel on if this suspected infestation has found it's way into the governmental core of Liberty or not.
[06.04.2026 09:28:14] Foxtrot: ?: Anyway, that's our report given. If your CO's have any questions, they can reach out. We'll be lurking in the Omicrons.
[06.04.2026 09:28:28] Foxtrot: ?: At least until we're needed back home.
[06.04.2026 09:29:02] Order|CV-Hemen: I myself do not have the authority to commit any Order forces to this. But I will pass this on to my superiors.
[06.04.2026 09:29:10] Order|CV-Hemen: Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
[06.04.2026 09:29:11] Foxtrot: ?: We expected no less.
[06.04.2026 09:29:23] Foxtrot: ?: Hopefully it's nothing. But if something, better to prepare.
[06.04.2026 09:29:51] Order|CV-Hemen: Indeed.
[06.04.2026 09:30:14] Order|CV-Hemen: If there's no other information you wish to provide, I will return to Akabat at once.
[06.04.2026 09:30:29] Foxtrot: ?: That was it, my name is Hatcher should you want to reach out again.
[06.04.2026 09:30:47] Foxtrot: ?: Safe flight home, agent.
[06.04.2026 09:31:07] Order|CV-Hemen: You as well. Safe skies
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