Contari Lance - CL}

[Mímir]

Where do you get that from, Lyth?

They can engage hostiles outside of ZOI when they are in snubs, agreed, but that doesn't change the fact that ZOI is hardcoded as "Liberty, systems directly bordering Liberty", all in all making LSF in Alpha a far more "exotic" event than Outcasts in Liberty - especially considering that they didn't use the Taus to get there, but traversed a far bit of hostile space.

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[Venture]

I know Lyth and I know he's joking as it is. Thanks for the elaboration though. I wasn't present but I heard about the LSF being present in Alpha.

The fact is, LSF aren't a particularly rare sight due to Cardamine trafficking in Liberty... On top of this, I don't see why we should have any tolerance of intruders whether you're LSF or anyone else. Invading Maltese space is a direct breach of Maltese law and won't be tolerated. Our diplomacy even lists intruders as hostile. You'd have to have a very good excuse for being there, for us not to open fire.

But they aren't some petty LNS looking to invade Malta, maybe we were holding valuable intel?

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A Nest of Vipers

[Sath]

And there lies the problem. To the daily outcast, you are just another kind of bounty hunter trespassing their space, and the role of Outcasts is to make sure they die. And that is exactly what they were doing. Playing the role of an outcast.

If only the encounter was in some place like Tau 23, or neutral grounds, interaction might have extended for a bit long.

[Luke.]

Where do you get that from, Lyth?

They can engage hostiles outside of ZOI when they are in snubs, agreed, but that doesn't change the fact that ZOI is hardcoded as "Liberty, systems directly bordering Liberty", all in all making LSF in Alpha a far more "exotic" event than Outcasts in Liberty - especially considering that they didn't use the Taus to get there, but traversed a far bit of hostile space.

LSF can engage within the Omicrons due to their knowledge of the nomads and probably some other reasons that I don't know about. They're an intelligence service, just like CR's 17th squadron which contacted the Order in the deep Omicrons; the KPT, BDM etc etc. Plus, CL} members opened fire on them and self defense isn't against the rules.

But they aren't some petty LNS looking to invade Malta, maybe we were holding valuable intel?

But were you really? I'm sure it wasn't just a simple "engage all enemy" one-liner before firing, i'll check with the guys involved. On an ooRP level, yes we know the LSF aren't lolwuts looking to bat some flies but inRP, the LSF are as much of a cancer to the Outcasts interests as any other Libertonian or even lawful party. That's why you were fired at more or less upon sight. Don't tell me you wouldn't have done the same if you'd found us in Liberty.

The Contari Lance, as Moriarty has vaguely put it, are very conventional Outcasts. A mafia/militia so-to-speak. Plunder, trafficking etc. perhaps in a more classy manner than Libertonian criminals but with a large fleet behind them. You invaded our home space and you're expecting a warmer welcome?! If you want more than a boot up the rear, talk to the 101st or the Crimson Cross.

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[Luke.]

Any news on the request funds being deducted?

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[Sath]

Still no news, eh?

[Arioch]

500 mil taken, and tag added to tracker. Have fun, spread the orange dream, and see you in 3 months.

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[Luke.]

Well would you look at that, it only took one sarcastic stab at the green team to make things happen.

Cheers.

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[Arioch]

Well we realized that the 500mil on your ship could really help our coffee stock, so... ya know.

(You can thank Wildkins for bugging me before I went to bed)

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[Luke.]

Though I think I probably know the answer to this already. Has a decision been reached?

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