Here is the report from your favourite ExSec, Miranda O'Neal.
While waiting for Durham to enter Omega-3, there were three pirates loitering around the Freeport 1. Frankly I have only basic knowledge about the Zoner laws, I'm not sure if loitering is forbidden for their kind. Anyway I stayed around keep a close eye on them. At some point they demanded 1 million credits each which was of course absurd considering I was just next to Freeport 1.
So they abandoned the extortion and one of them found safe refuge to Palmer Research Station. I follow her and soon afterwards her lackeys came to Palmer demanding money again and pointing out that I am no longer inside the No Fire Zone. So they attacked my ship while they activated the station's shields. Since I was alone, without backup, I successfully fled and waited for ExSec reinforcements.
By the time one more ExSec arrived, the pirates were gone. We successfully escorted Durham to Cambridge while the pirate Blunderbuss engaged me while I was guarding Durham's rear. The fight was brief since the coward engaged his cloaking device when he ran out of shield batteries.
After a mountain of paperwork, and training for a practical exam in a few days, I've put together the survey report and analysis to share with you all. The survey itself was relatively easy going, apart from one drugged up Outcast who thought he could take on the whole Survey Team! As Exsec officials, we had to put him in his place. Vented into space. *chuckles*
The REAL issues start when, as the fine explorers we are, we dove into Chester. Such wonders, such uncolonised beauty that awaited us. Then a jellified paperpusher turned up. ...Had to go and jellify James whilst he was at it... The Exsec team did a glorius job liquidating the Jelly, whilst myself and a BAF Captain retrived James and took him to Scarborough medical... he better be alright the bugger... *a dispondent look crosses Sians face*.
Base notes:Stationed near the jump gate from New London, it serves as a defence against Gallic and Molly threats as well as a checkpoint for gold shipments.
Graves Station
Base size: Small Sector Location: 6F
Base notes:The most lucrative gold mining operations in Bretonia, it acts as BMMs headquarters in the area. Recently handed over to Selena Graves, investigations continue into labour policies.
Hochschild Gold Mining PLC
Base size: Medium Sector Location: 6F
Base notes:A second gold mining operation opened within the gold field, it competes with Graves Station for gold ore.
Goldern Coin
Base size: Medium Sector Location: 7D
Base notes:A Molly Gold Mining Station. It is heavily armed and defended. Approach with extreme caution.
Arranmore Base
Base size: Large Sector Location: 6C
Base notes:Following the Founder Day Revolt in 752 AS, this has become the seat of Molly operations in the Dublin system. With gold processing facilities, it is vital to funding their cause.
Battleship Hood
Base size: Small Sector Location: 4D
Base notes:A Victoria Class Battleship, converted by IMG into a marketplace and rest stop. It is suspected gold smuggling operations pass through here.
Incoming Transmission from Scarborough Station, Newcastle System
17/05/822 A.S.
To: Bowex InfoNet Priority: Medium Topic: Funny Encounter with RM
Good day,
I had a very interesting conversation with a Major from the Rheinland Military today. He seemed quite aggressive, to say the least. He said quite a few rude things. I'll be forwarding this little conversation to the Armed Forces as well, seeing as how it probably does concern them.
[16.05.2015 19:30:10] Bowex)Rufus: Tristan: Good evening. [16.05.2015 19:30:20] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: *Frowns.* [16.05.2015 19:30:28] Bowex)Rufus: *raises an eyebrow* [16.05.2015 19:30:40] Bowex)Rufus: Something wrong? [16.05.2015 19:30:47] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: Since you asked, yeah. [16.05.2015 19:30:52] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: Something's wrong. [16.05.2015 19:31:04] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: You damn foreigners stealing the resources of my glorious Vaterland. [16.05.2015 19:31:10] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: And our government doing nothing to prevent it. [16.05.2015 19:31:12] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: That's wrong. [16.05.2015 19:31:29] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: Make sure you obey their laws, Bretonian. [16.05.2015 19:31:35] Bowex)Rufus: Us damned foreigners are giving money to you in return for these resources. [16.05.2015 19:31:59] Bowex)Rufus: A pretty fair exchange. [16.05.2015 19:31:59] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: Your worthless currency doesn't build us houses, capitalist slave. [16.05.2015 19:32:11] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: Neither does your badmouthing. [16.05.2015 19:32:18] Bowex)Rufus: Actually, you do need money to build stuff. [16.05.2015 19:32:23] Bowex)Rufus: Badmouthing ? [16.05.2015 19:32:26] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: We need workers to build stuff. [16.05.2015 19:32:30] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: And resources. [16.05.2015 19:32:36] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: Resources which you take away from our homeland. [16.05.2015 19:32:41] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: Workers whom you exploit. [16.05.2015 19:32:43] Bowex)Rufus: Are you lot building houses out of Uncut Diamonds ? [16.05.2015 19:32:44] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: And export like a resource. [16.05.2015 19:32:54] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: Uncut diamonds have other uses. [16.05.2015 19:33:02] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: They make efficient components for weapons. [16.05.2015 19:33:18] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: The same weapons which were once used in the Omegas against your miserable "House". [16.05.2015 19:33:22] Bowex)Rufus: Ohhh so you want to stuff for weapons and not houses ? [16.05.2015 19:33:25] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: The same might happen again soon. [16.05.2015 19:33:40] Bowex)Rufus: Really ? [16.05.2015 19:33:50] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: You can argue with me in my own homeland as long as you wish, Bretonian. [16.05.2015 19:34:15] Bowex)Rufus: Tristan: Ohhh, I find this conversation very interesting. [16.05.2015 19:34:22] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: I'm not here to entertain you. [16.05.2015 19:34:30] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: Unless our politicians say so, my hands are tied. [16.05.2015 19:34:36] [RM]Maj.Einar.Harkonnen: But watch yourself. You're not welcome here.
Decrypting transmission...[|||||||||||||||||]100% Establishing Video Feed...Signal strong
Sender ID:Axel Lewis Location:Scarborough Station Subject:System Survey
Howdy there Bowex!
After some training, I decided to take out my Hussar and fly it a bit. I went over to Leeds to do a system survey. I know, you must be thinking, He's crazy, he went to a warzone for a survey! But it was awfully quiet... I surveyed the whole system without any incidents. One cruiser patrol noticed me, but my Hussar is fast and before they even set a course to intercept me, I was long gone!
Base notes:Stationed in Planet Leeds's orbit. Severely damaged since the operation Royal Flush but still operational. Stay away from it.
Battleship Carcassonne
Base size: Large Sector Location: 5G
Base notes:Stationed near disabled Newcastle Jump Gate. Well armed and operational. Stay away from it.
Stokes Mining Station
Base size: Large Sector Location: 4F
Base notes:Restored by Gallic Metal Service. Currently extracting resources from nearby asteroid field.
LD-14
Base size: Medium Sector Location: 3D
Base notes:The station is highly radioactive, my scanner was screaming. I didn't stick around enough to find out how exactly radioactive it is. It seems the base is deserted, only automatic defensive systems are active.
Glasgow Outpost
Base size: Medium Sector Location: 2/3F
Base notes:When the Gauls pushed the line far enough, it became a supply depot for Gallic forces, under control by Ile-de-France Shipping.
Incoming Transmission from Scarborough Station, Newcastle
To: Info Net Priority: Medium Topic: Report
Message Contents:
Found a known Molly on the lanes today. I assume it was trying to intercept transports doing the gold ore run. Was not a big fan of this at all. For some reason, I decided to give this pirate a chance. If he could prove to me that he will stop his harmful ways of life, then he could go and start a new life. However, this never happened so I had to put things right.
[17.05.2015 11:39:23] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: Oh. What do we have here?
[17.05.2015 11:39:28] Dissolver: Good day
[17.05.2015 11:39:40] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: May I ask, why are you sat here?
[17.05.2015 11:39:55] Dissolver: just enjoyin the sight
[17.05.2015 11:40:00] Dissolver: sun is beautiful today
[17.05.2015 11:40:03] Dissolver: have a look
[17.05.2015 11:40:28] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: You are right there, but a Molly sitting on a lane makes me delve into this a little more
[17.05.2015 11:40:47] Dissolver: whys that?
[17.05.2015 11:41:16] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: Well, Bowex ExSec division have encountered many pirates, such as your Molly kind trying to take a pot shot at our convoys.
[17.05.2015 11:41:38] Dissolver: i have no idea what u talkin about
[17.05.2015 11:42:02] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: Please, don't play silly with me. You're streaming Molly from you and we know what they are all like
[17.05.2015 11:42:28] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: I'd rather not have this risk around, after all. It is my job to keep these lanes secure from pirates endangering our transports
[17.05.2015 11:42:31] Dissolver: I dont think so mate
[17.05.2015 11:42:41] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: You don't think so? Explain.
[17.05.2015 11:43:06] Dissolver: how come u went to patrol mission just now?
[17.05.2015 11:43:31] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: Patrol mission? I am on patrol now. This is my job, to keep our lanes free of pirates such as yourselves
[17.05.2015 11:43:50] Dissolver: Alright. Lets say i believe you
[17.05.2015 11:43:57] Dissolver: would you like to escort me to safe spot?
[17.05.2015 11:44:12] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: How can you promise not to pirate again?
[17.05.2015 11:44:19] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: How can you promise to leave my transports alone
[17.05.2015 11:44:32] Dissolver: use your brain mate
[17.05.2015 11:44:38] Dissolver: its 3 of you here vs me alone
[17.05.2015 11:44:40] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: Not only my transports that I look after, but anything that comes into and out of Bretonia.
[17.05.2015 11:45:02] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: They will not be doing anything. They are here to make sure the job is done. They will watch.
[17.05.2015 11:45:23] Dissolver: and i nicely asked you to escort me out of here
[17.05.2015 11:45:29] Dissolver: to make sure no bad work by me is done
[17.05.2015 11:45:33] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: So, you have yet to convince me that you are not a threat and that we won't have to come across you ever again.
[17.05.2015 11:45:49] BMM-Conquest: Consorting with the Mollys, Pelham?
[17.05.2015 11:45:55] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: Convince me that you'll never pirate again.
[17.05.2015 11:46:02] Dissolver: never ever?
[17.05.2015 11:46:12] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: I'd rather not have to take ones life when I can free him from his pirate life.
[17.05.2015 11:46:14] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: Yes.
[17.05.2015 11:46:26] Dissolver: its silly to ask such thing
[17.05.2015 11:46:28] BMM-Conquest: The only freedom for a Molly bastard is a cold jail cell.
[17.05.2015 11:46:31] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: Oh. Is he?
[17.05.2015 11:46:34] Dissolver: i also have to earn money for a living
[17.05.2015 11:46:35] Bowex)Crucible: yep
[17.05.2015 11:46:37] Dissolver: just like u
[17.05.2015 11:46:45] Dissolver: dont u think?
[17.05.2015 11:46:49] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: Oh. I've just been told that you sir, have been causing problems for us.
[17.05.2015 11:47:06] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: The Crucible says that you were pirating some poor guy earlier.
[17.05.2015 11:47:19] Dissolver: and crucible would be who?
[17.05.2015 11:47:27] Dissolver: her majesty queen?
[17.05.2015 11:47:28] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: The Waran behind you.
[17.05.2015 11:47:41] Bowex)Crucible: hmm, fess up pilot
[17.05.2015 11:47:46] Dissolver: oh yes, there u are
[17.05.2015 11:47:49] Dissolver: first time i see u
[17.05.2015 11:47:55] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: So. You have one last chances to convince me that you'll behave and stop pirating for good.
[17.05.2015 11:48:24] Dissolver: i convince u ill behave well
[17.05.2015 11:48:26] Dissolver: good?
[17.05.2015 11:48:41] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: No. It's really not. And quite frankly, it seems like you're taking the "piss"
[17.05.2015 11:48:50] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: I do not apprechiate that at all
[17.05.2015 11:48:54] Dissolver: taking the what?
[17.05.2015 11:48:54] BMM-Alpha.Wing.2: Let me 'ave him
[17.05.2015 11:49:35] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: No. Be patient Alpha wing. This guy will be mine.
[17.05.2015 11:49:51] BMM-Alpha.Wing.2: *He sighs*
[17.05.2015 11:49:52] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: So. You have yet to convince me.
[17.05.2015 11:50:07] BMM-Alpha.Wing.2: Oi Conquest, don't ya think these Bowex boys are boring?
[17.05.2015 11:50:13] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: And I still deem you as a threat to Bretonia and it's trade and thus, you have to be delt with accordingly.
[17.05.2015 11:50:15] Dissolver: dont u guys have no better things to do?
[17.05.2015 11:50:28] BMM-Conquest: You're damn right, Alpha Wing.
[17.05.2015 11:50:30] Bowex)Crucible: what do you think we are doing criminal?
[17.05.2015 11:50:39] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: So. I suppose that I will just have to sort you out then, no?
[17.05.2015 11:50:43] BMM-Alpha.Wing.2: I am god damn right
[17.05.2015 11:50:43] Dissolver: wasting your time
[17.05.2015 11:50:49] BMM-Conquest: It should be BMM's business to jail these terrorists.
[17.05.2015 11:51:02] Bowex)Davis.Pelham: Not when I'm protecting Bretonia. I suggest you start running now
[17.05.2015 11:51:03] Dissolver: now lets get back to what i asked u before
[17.05.2015 11:51:07] BMM-Alpha.Wing.2: If it's any conselation, Dissolver, us BMM lads would've ended yer by now.
[17.05.2015 11:51:12] Dissolver: escort me out of here and were done
[17.05.2015 11:51:15] BMM-Conquest: But instead we ponder around with ol' ExSec here, too busy to make up their mind.
[17.05.2015 11:51:27] Death: Dissolver was put out of action by Bowex)Davis.Pelham (Gun).
Convoy Information:
A fairly standard Uncut Diamonds run from mining fields in Omega 11 to Waterloo Station. The BES Lawrence and my own ship, the BES Rufus, had already been loaded with cargo and moored at Solarius Station for safety and so we waited for the other chaps to arrive so we could take off together. We rondezvoused outside the station and headed off as a nice tightly packed group. Of course, the ion storms picked us apart quite quickly, once we entered Stuttgart.
Convoy Incidents:
Luckily we didn't have any major incidents along the way. Since we were unable to find a proper scout ship, we had to proceed with the hope that noone would notice us. As usual, we passed through the Omegas with due haste while keeping an eye out for just about anything out of the ordinary. You can imagine having four barely armed transports all alone in that region of space. Jumpy would be quite accurate when it comes to the state of the crews.
Anyway, we somehow managed to get out of there completely unscathed and reached Waterloo Station without problems. The only somewhat interesting incident along the way was a "Dunkirk" class battleship guarding the gate, the HMS-Valian, I believe was it's name. The captain was rather rude if I do say so myself. Guess that's just my luck these days though.
Incoming Transmission from Southampton Shipyard, New London System
18/05/822 A.S.
To: InfoNet Priority: Medium Topic: Convoy Report
Vessels and Pilots:
BES 'Dylan'
BMM Shire Transport 'Isle of Man'
ExSec Pilot Axel Lewis
Kusari Exiles {343} Pilot Sakuma Hitomi Chu
ISV 'Pegasus'
Shipping Manifests:
Vessels: BES Dylan, BMM Isle of Man
Cargo: 8000 Tonnes Gold Ore
Origin: Dublin Mining Op. & The Tower of London
Destination: Planet New Berlin, New Berlin Status:Delivered
Vessel: BES Dylan
Cargo: 4000 Cases Rheinbier
Origin: Planet New Berlin, New Berlin
Destination: Solarius Station, Omega 11 Status:Delivered
Vessel: BES Dylan
Cargo: 4000 Tonnes Gold Ore
Origin: Tower of London, New London
Destination: Planet New Berlin, New Berlin Status:Delivered
Vessel: BES Dylan
Cargo: 4000 Cases Side Arms
Origin: The Ring, New Berlin
Destination: Southampton Shipyard, New London Status:Delivered
Report Notes:
The Dylan and escort Alex Lewis tagged along with a BMM convoy shipping gold from a mining operation in Dublin after picking up ore from the Tower. The journey was uneventful and goods were delivered ahead of schedule. The Dylan and her escort diverged and headed to Omega 11 while the Isle of Man, the Exile pilot and the BMM intern piloting the ISV Pegasus returned to Bretonia with a shipment of side arms.
The Dylan and her escort made contact with onec.Klon, a red hessian heavy fighter pilot with piratical intent. Escort pilot Alex Lewis engaged the pirate in combat allowing the Dylan to make her pick up from the local Daumann miners. Upon the Dylan's return her crew was ordered to fire upon the pirate in aid of her escort. The pirate was able to evade persistent fire, therefore the Dylan fled to the stuttgart gate while Alex Lewis remained before fleeing to the nearby solarius station.
The remainder of the return journey was uneventful. Alex Lewis was able to catch up to the Dylan to return with the second shipment of gold ore, and the remainder of the night's endeavours ran smoothly. All concerned docked at Southampton shipyard for a good night's sleep.
Incoming Transmission from Planet New London, New London
19/05/822 A.S.
To: Exploration & Security Priority: A whole rainbow of priority colours! Topic: Good job, you lot!
Message Contents:
Ha! It seems that threatening you with centuries worth of employee sensitivity courses has had a considerable impact on your performance. I might even say you lot have started making me proud! Good job, good bloody job. I haven't seen finer shooting since the days of raiding Kusari!
Your report writing skills have improved considerably as well. The surveys we've conducted will prove to be mighty useful indeed!
Special mentions go to Corporal Davis Pelham for his outstanding service, as well as Cadet Miranda O'Neal and Sergeant Breacon for, in addition the the aforementioned, making this bloody place slightly easier on the eyes.
Keep at it, lads and lasses. I feel we have a good future ahead of us.
Carina, Regina, Imperatrix.
Jonathan McCarthy
Director of Exploration and Security
Borderworld Exports
19 . May 822 A . S .
To: Trade Division Director
Topic: Convoy Shipping, New Berlin, New Berlin system to Waterloo, New London system
Convoy Participants :
BES Lawrence
BES Boudica
BES Pendragon
Convoy Information :
The Convoy moved from New Berlin to Omega 11, Solaris Station carrying Rheinbeer. BES Boudica, BES Lawence and Pendragon there met with a Daumann Miner and ot a load of uncut diamonds. BES Lawence had to dock at Solaris for repairs and decided to do a complete overhaul there. BES Boudica and BES Pendragon proceeded via the Omega 7 and 3 systems and returned with to Waterloo.
Convoy Incidents :
The jourrney itself was quite eventful. We encountered Red Hessians in the Omega 11 System, who demanded a bribe of 2 Million from each transport. Luckily we are ensured by the Bowex Insurance and will get it back. In the resulting Chaos the Ship of Captain Wallace was damaged and he decided to do a complete overhaul.
But the rest of the journey for Captain Archibald and me to Waterloo was without incident.
Incoming Transmission from Planet New London, New London
20/05/822 A.S.
To: Exploration & Security Priority: Devilishly Ruby Topic: The Borderworlds and what they mean to Gateway!
Message Contents:
In a startling turn of events, our rival corporation has been increasing their measly security force and attempting to ambushing our convoys as they travel through the Bordeworlds. You have been rather effective in stopping them, but I hear that we haven't been replying in kind. I feel this should be fixed.
I'd like to officially declare an open season on any Gateway vessel found in the Borderworlds. As long as there is no government presence, feel free to rip into the dirty bugger's wallets to your heart's content. In addition, management will match whatever amount of credits you manage to get off of them.
Let us persuade the sods that the Borderworlds are a rather dangerous place if you aren't Bowex.
Happy hunting, lads and lasses.
Carina, Regina, Imperatrix.
Jonathan McCarthy
Director of Exploration and Security
Borderworld Exports
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