Name: Frank William Ship name: [*USI*]Libertatem[T] Participating Vessel(s): [*USI*]Jacksonville[E]
Report: We made a convoy run from Kansas to Newcastle and from Dublin to Pennsylvania. We transported Copper Ore to Scarborough Station and Super Alloy to New London. Then we picked up cloaking device materials in Dublin and transported them to Pennsylvania. No major incidents occured. Just the usual 'little' Pirates.
For my first day, it went pretty smooth. I also learned some things about cloaking devices.
Well Im not to sure how to start this due to some interesting incidents but Ill start with our convoy from New York.
Starting off I met up with Joe near Trenton where we decided to take a load of Platinum ore over to New Berlin
everything was going smooth until we dropped in at the Hamburg jump gate. This is when a Freelancer going by the name VFK|Fritz.Schmeisser kept going on and on about how he hated Libertonians. That was getting on my nerves so I told Joe to keep going the guy followed us all the way to Planet New Berlin and kept at it. As time goes by and that guy wouldnt shut it a couple of Rheinland Agents showed up, Fritz accused me of having an illegal military vessel and to my surprise the the Agents sided with him....I mean last I checked the Guardian wasn't considered a military vessel. So this went on back and forth for awhile, they kept saying I was in a illegal military vessel in Rheinland and demanded I pay a 10 million credit fine. I told them to send me the legal codex documentation stating my vessel was illegal, I also wanted to speak to a superior. They kept denying my requesting and I about paid the 10 mill due to things feeling incredibly hostile but before I did a BDU showed. Finally I thought, someone who should know what there talking about. After the BDU asked for all my legal documents he said everything was in order and released us. I sure hope those Agents got a talking to and perhaps they should head back to the academy. Attached is some documents with a bit of the conversation.
It certainly was an interesting encounter Amy. I'm afraid the entire incident is making me reevaluate whether I should bother continuing to transport goods out of Rhineland at all. I suppose it isn't entirely out of the question, considering those rookie agents were eventually put in their proper place. But the simple fact that uniformed Rhineland officers don't even know their own laws isn't at all encouraging for future trade relations. I wonder if they deliberately misstated the statutes of Article four in an attempt to extort us? In the case of this Fritz fellow, it may be prudent for intelligence to investigate this individuals proclivities. Given his stated desire to see all Libertonians dead, I would not be surprised if we discover he has links to Unioner terrorists or some other such disgruntled group. He may have actively participated in the loss of Libertonian assets in the past. I recommend that in the future, should he intercept any of our convoys while making threatening statements, he should be forcibly detained pending the arrival of the Liberty Navy.
Well first of all I would like to say its great to be back from vacation, cant say I miss the paperwork but still great to be back.
Today's patrol was simple, ran a circuit around New York and ended at our facility on Planet Los Angelas in the California system. Nothing interesting to report besides a Zoner in one of those fancy whale vessels they have. The reason I say he was interesting is for some dumb founded reason they decided to broadcast system wide if anyone wanted to earn 5 million credits. Guess they arent concerned about the pirates around...unless there dealings are with them to. That is all for now.
Name: James Lakeside Ship name: [*USI*]Phoenix[E] Participating Vessel(s):
Report: Hello, James Lakeside here... I hope someone still remembers me, I'm here to ask if I could get my old job back.
I kinda left without any words because my father got really ill and died in the hospital... which forced me to take some distance from other people so I could spent some time with myself.
Well... since I fixed all the issues that my father had, outstanding bills and so on I would like to get back into my old job and fly with the boys.
Thank you for contacting us regarding your return. We are sorry to hear about family loss and reassure you we're here for the best of your health and interests.
We heard about your father over greaviences notifications via news channels so can only imagine what you have been put through.
Further more, in our and your interests everything is where you last had it and kept in a safe place.
Welcome aboard once more,
Regards, Charles Bell
President
Universal Shipping Inc
Sender: Nicole Burton Recipient: USI Internal Neural Net Subject: Azurite Gas Mining Review
Good day.
After the President requested that we review the Azurite Gas mining operation, I sent a transmission to the Core and arranged a live demonstration as well as protection considering the dangers of the region. Then I accessed my transport after a long time and headed for Omicron Rho.
My ship was carrying high quality metals (Premium Scrap) which I delivered to the Shipyard and at the same time I met with Jack Daniels, now serving as Acting Director for APM (Advanced Production & Manufacturing). We talked about a number of issues and I also asked him about Invicta Research Complex. Apparently this modular station, hovering right above Alabama, is selling Azurite Gas. That is exceptional news for our ships as they may not need to venture deep into Omicron Delta in order to procure Azurite Gas. The base is selling the product at a rate of 3,500 SC per unit.
After my transport unloaded all the cargo we departed for Planet Nauru in Omicron Delta, where Mr Daniels got into one of their APM mining ships. We then cruised to the mining location... It appears this is a superstructure of some sorts, we don't know who built it and the interior was equally nothing I have ever seen. Mr Daniels started talking about "aliens" and I had to cut him short because he was becoming too crazy with his theories. Nevertheless I felt extremely fragile and vulnerable in this location, so I definitely recommend all our transports to start mining operations only under heavy escort.
There were also some concerns from our Department of Trade that the yields are too small and the mining process takes too long. That is not the case, at least any longer, the mining is proceeding very quickly and smoothly. In a few minutes my cargo hold was filled with Azurite Gas. After that we quickly evacuated the region and returned to Planet Nauru. There I asked Mr Daniels about their renowned thrusters. He explained to me that the construction process is much more complex than the common variant. The thruster is composed from metals that are exceptionally hardened using chemicals which he did not disclose and this property along with a new burning method makes the thruster much more stable and resilient. I must admit that I was impressed and I already installed one on my Taurus.
I spent the night there before returning back to Liberty via the Kusari corridor since our license request for Rheinland has not yet been approved. We have also started talks with the LSF in an effort to find prospective buyers for the product. Furthermore, we are close to finalizing the leasing contract for Sirius Base Construction.
That is all for now.
Nicole Burton
Chief of Staff
Universal Shipping Inc.
Name: Luke Emerson Rank: Employee Department: Department of Trade Subject: Supply Report
Report:
Reporting supply run for Sirius Base Construction. I have delivered a total amount of 39,520 units of Reinforced Alloy from Philadelphia Station, Pennsylvania to Sirius Base Construction. I have attached the manifests below.
To whom it may concern... with upper management,
I'm still getting use to your new log system. In the past transports I managed we never had to keep this meticulous of records but it seems to be a refreshing change of pace than my past experiences. Forgive any lack of protocol in the meantime.
Sirius Colonies Date: Anytime this is received give or take 2 weeks
This route was a textbook smash and grab if you know what I mean. Supply run started at about 01:30 at Sirius Base Construction in the Texas system with our good president showing me the ropes and leading the way. Proceeded to make 2 trips first by way of Planet Manhattan in New York to pick up Liberty ale and then deliver to New London. On the return trip we picked up Heat Sinks both times to deliver to Sirius base but used the California to Texas jump hole to make our run shorter. Who doesn't like quicker profit right? Second trip we forego the liberty ale and proceeded back through the jump hole route and onto New London and back again. Third trip I ran it solo, and the 4th I made a pit stop to Scarborough Station in New Castle to pick up High Performance Alloy. Proceeded to take the jump hole from New Castle to Manchester system and from there the route was the same as the other 2 runs prior. Last haul was 4320 units of High Performance Alloy and only 600 units of Heat Sinks. Finally docked and finished last supply drop at Sirius Base at 05:51:27.
Total units: 4320 of High Performance Alloy 15,360 of Heat Sinks
I encountered no problems along all 4 trips other than a few minor scrapes or bumps from space debris along my hull. Nothing that isn't easily repairable while docked on station.
I would have submitted vision proof but the transmission protocols with USI are unfamiliar to me and may take some time to get used to and figure out. If they are required I will submit in a future communique.
This is Juni Trent Captain of the Arizona, signing off.
Name: Jack Karhle Rank: Chief Logistics Officer Department: Department of Trade Subject: Omicron Shipments
Report:
After unfortunately falling behind with the last convoy, I stopped by at Freeport 8 to get some repairs made to my engines, and with them back to full working I made the rest of the trip to Alabama Shipyard, to deliver the Premium Scrap. From there, I joined the Core and APM to mine some Iridium from a system deeper into the Omicrons. I must say...it was quite unnerving being so far out of the security of the houses. But nevertheless, I managed to run several shipments, and now I've got a hold full of military hardware for the return to civilization. Per corporate regulations, I've forward a 20% cut of the profits towards the Deposit. I'll be seeing all of you back in Liberty soon.