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Capt. Henry Morgan · 07-03-2018, 06:00 PM,

Incoming Transmission from Octavarium Mercantile Guild Office, Freeport 10, Tau-37
03. July 825 A.S.

To: NO Internal Affairs
Priority: Normal
Topic: Returning to active status

Message Contents:

Good day, old chaps!

I'm sure you've all noticed the lack of recent reports from us lately. The last month has been a bit rough for us, but we're alive and well, and ready to get back out into the black and make some credits.

Early last month, while we were in the Coronado system, we had a mishap with our FTL communications router that managed to do a number on our internal computer network as well. Without any sort of external comms, and with our systems unable to talk to one another, we were dead in space. Fortunately, a passing Crayter Military patrol spotted us and was able to get us towed back to Sabah Shipyard.

Unfortunately, that wasn't the end of our troubles. Do you have any idea how hard it is to source an FTL comm router for an AS-1300? There aren't many of these old tubs still in the sky, and some of the less commonly replaced parts are getting a bit scarce. Fortunately, we were able to locate one at a scrap dealer in Liberty, and they shipped it out straight away. We thought that would be the end of it, but it wasn't to be. After an inordinate amount of time, I contacted the scrap dealer again, and after getting the runaround for a bit, I finally talked to someone that confirmed that my part never even shipped! Somehow, some stupid bellend managed to lose my part between the warehouse and the shipping dock. Needless to say, I was slightly miffed. I gave them a bloody good bollocking, then headed down to the Octavarium Mercantile Guild office to file a formal complaint and to rent a shuttle. I sent two of my own people to Liberty to get the part themselves.

We finally got the part a couple days ago, got it installed, and ran a full set of diagnostics on it. The part was perfect, and we're back up and running. We shoved off out of port this morning and have resumed doing what we do best.

Captain John Riley, NO-Aluminum.Falcon
Natio Octavarium

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Kazinsal · 07-11-2018, 10:12 AM,

[ Incoming Transmission ]

Identification: Taskmaster Harold Kane
Affiliation: Natio Octavarium, Fourth Fleet

To: Natio Octavarium Internal Affairs

Subject: All Not Quiet on the Gallic Front
Encryption: Loose lips frag ships
Location: Planet Curacao, Cortez

All Fleet pilots:

Since Canberra is going well, we've invested some time and money in additional materiel. We have produced or procured multiple small craft in and around the western Independent Worlds and will be stationing them there for local defensive operations. All core pilots of the Fourth Octavarium Fleet may at any point sign out one of these ships to assist our allies against threats in the area if you happen to be passing through. Just give your friendly neighbourhood Taskmaster a ring first to make sure the keys are still there.

Regards
Taskmaster Harold Kane
Fourth Octavarium Fleet

[ Secondary Transmission ]

To: Johnathan Jones, Aquila Defense Systems
CC: Lieutenant Florence Clemens, Fourth Octavarium Fleet

Subject: Fighter production focus
Encryption: Better built than that old Bayonet

Director Jones,

Some of our older fighters are no longer able to keep up in the current combat environment. While part of this is definitely due to human rust, there is an element of mechanical age to it as well. It appears the Gaul's taunt that his technology is superior is in fact correct when he fights that Natio, as the old Hacker-derived first generation Bayonet-class EWAR fighters cannot withstand the Gallic Lynx in a head-on engagement. I have just now learned this the hard way, having limped approximately one third of a Bayonet back to Curacao from what is now a small ship graveyard in the aerospace of Birmingham.

We need to take stock of what we have and begin constructing modern fighters. The Raven would be a solid starting point if it weren't a goddamn brick. I recommend we work off the Falchion platform; we have the Mk I and Mk II blueprints handy and will send them to you, and I will be making a trip down to visit some old friends aboard Leiden to ask about the Mk III. They're loyal to the Raiders so we should see results by this time tomorrow.

I know a retooling like this can get expensive, but clearly, while the brute force of smashing an IMG-derived brick covered in tubes and armour plates works against the common rabble it will not work against organized Gallic forces.

Harold

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Saronsen · 07-12-2018, 05:44 PM,

[ Incoming Transmission ]

Identification: Saronsen Illat, Fourth Fleet Specialist
Intended recipients: Internal Operations/Real Estate Agent
Subject: Cleanroom, specialty tools
Encryption: Ageira is jealous.

Visual Feed Unavailable

Listen, I've been poking around Canberra, and I need a proper cleanroom and, if possible, the tools for delicate electronic work. I'll be more than happy to go acquire the tools myself if we don't have any, but I could really go for a dust-free, climate-controlled environment.

Are there any available hangars I could commandeer that may be large enough to house, say, a gunship?

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Capt. Henry Morgan · (This post was last modified: 07-13-2018, 03:29 PM by Capt. Henry Morgan.)

Incoming Transmission from City of New Hope, Pecos
Coronado, Crayter Republic
13. July 825 A.S.

To: NO Internal Affairs
Priority: Normal
Topic: Trade Report

Message Contents:

Good day, ladies, gentlemen, and various transgendered individuals!

After our last mechanical problem with the Falcon, we decided to start looking into newer ships. As luck would have it, a brand new Serenity-class Transport was available, fresh off the assembly lines in Bretonia. Through the Octavarium Mercantile Guild, we were able to complete the purchase and take delivery of our new ship, which we've christened the Dreaded Skies. We've since put her through her paces, running trade to just about everywhere we're welcome, and have only had a few minor troubles. Nothing beyond the usual shakedown adjustments, though.

For the sake of easier maintenance, though, I think we'll be replacing the stock Bretonian PTE-15 engine with a Crayterian CHN-D6. The performance of the Bretonian engine is as good as ever, but since the war started, all the best engine components have been earmarked for military use. Bretonian civilian engines have been a bit flaky as a result, and replacing them would save my engineers a lot of time on maintenance and repairs. Between that and the upgraded Charon defense turrets we picked up in Liberty, I'd say that we're more than ready for anything.

On a side note, during our nearly month-long downtime, I finally managed to get a couple of my pre-Tau War trade contacts in Kusari to answer my calls. Nobody from Samura wants to speak with me, and under the circumstances, I wasn't really trying too hard anyway. My contacts at Kishiro and some of the smaller companies on New Tokyo, Honshu, and Kyushu got back to me, though. They're more than happy to make some credits so long as the diplomatic situation holds. I've passed along their information to the Octavarium Mercantile Guild so our other trade ships can take advantage as well.

Captain John Riley, NO-Dreaded.Skies
Natio Octavarium

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Kazinsal · 07-14-2018, 04:10 AM,

[ Incoming Transmission ]

Identification: Ellen Rey, Minister of Services
Affiliation: Natio Octavarium

To: Specialist Saronsen Illat
CC: Taskmaster Harold Kane

Subject: You want to store what on Canberra
Encryption: Significant
Location: Melbourne Station, Tau-44

Specialist Illat,

My name is Ellen Rey. I am the Minister of Services and, by extension, the overseer of Canberra Star City. I must say, this is an odd request. While most of the Fleet is based out of Melbourne, a significant number of vessels have been diverted to Canberra for defensive operations, and research and development labs are currently under construction and refitting aboard the mostly-civilian colony. That being taken into account, this is a civilian installation, and we cannot properly support capital-class vessels aboard.

Nevertheless, I have been informed by Minister Kane that this is of importance to the Fleet's ability to do something classified, so while we do not have any gunship-sized berths, we do have several mooring points that you can choose from, and there has been what we presume to have once been a storage bay near the upper mooring ring that you are free to claim and convert for your own purposes.

Regards,
Ellen Rey
Minister of Services, Natio Octavarium

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Thexare · (This post was last modified: 07-14-2018, 05:12 AM by Thexare.)

[ Incoming Transmission ]

Identification: Agent Sundog
Affiliation: Octavarium Intelligence Commission

To: Octavarium Intelligence Commission, Taskmaster Harold Kane

Subject: Status
Encryption: Adequate
Location: OCS Save Yourself, Tau-29

Save Yourself has been restored and tested. It works well.

I found a Bretonian Armed Forces pilot in Tau-31, and we had an extensive discussion. It's included for your perusal. Fascinating details, though.

Attachment Found: Inline Log

Spoiler

Captain Dagon was seen flying a ship very similar to the Hunters' Hammerhead. I suspect this is that "Marlin" I've heard rumors of. Heavily armed, as one would expect from a Bretonian in the Taus.

Agent Sundog
Octavarium Intelligence Commission

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Saronsen · 07-14-2018, 05:23 AM,

[ Incoming Transmission ]

Identification: Saronsen Illat, Fourth Fleet Specialist
Intended recipients: Ellen Rey
Subject: Cleanroom
Encryption: Pretty high up there

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Ellen, thank you for the reply. Indeed, the research labs being constructed is why I had hoped for space on Canberra as opposed to Melbourne. The mooring should be sufficient, and from what I can see, the storage bay could easily be fit to my liking.

I appreciate the space, and will keep well out of the way of normal operations.

[ Transmission Ended ]

LaWey · 07-15-2018, 10:54 PM,

[ Incoming Transmission ]

Identification: Anthony Reys

To: NO Internal Affairs

Subject: I finally get to somewhere
Encryption: As high, as our encoder allow
Location: Melbourne Station, Tau-44

Greetings to everybody. After some blind jumps, my Wishmaster finally reached Tau space, even without any diplomatic scandals. Right now we docked on Melbourn, and dont know what to do. That jump carrier fully functional for dispatching anything, if you have coordinates, but absolutely not ready for fights.

If you'll say to me where i can drop my wives, I could find application of this cargohold.

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Kazinsal · (This post was last modified: 07-16-2018, 01:18 AM by Kazinsal.)

[ Incoming Transmission ]

Identification: Taskmaster Harold Kane
Affiliation: Natio Octavarium, Fourth Fleet

To: Taskmaster Escher; Commander Sydney Harper; Lieutenant Florence Clemens; Specialist Erin Deacon; Specialist Saronsen Illat; Johnathan Jones, ADS; Darren Wilson, ADS; Captain John Riley, OMG

Subject: Research and Development Meeting
Encryption: Encroyable
Location: Melbourne Station, Tau-44

All,

You are all on this message for one key reason. You are either part of the command structure of the Fourth Octavarium Fleet or you are in a position that will allow us to ensure the success of the Fleet's ability to keep our tiny nation safe while we continue to recover from our exile and near-demise.

I will be convening a meeting over the next few days aboard Melbourne Station to determine the path forward for research and development of our Fleet's capital-class force projection and defensive warships. Taskmaster Escher is representing the Octavarium Intelligence Commission in this endeavour. Commander Harper and Lieutenant Clemens will be representing the Fourth Octavarium Fleet and Fleet R&D as officers. Specialist Deacon has been invited due to her background with multiple organizations throughout Sirius and her knowledge of their technologies. Specialist Illat's history with our nation as well as the Lane Hackers and Ageira Technologies will be invaluable in maximizing the efficiency of the active and passive sensors and EWAR units connected to the LIMELIGHT system.

Three civilians have been brought in for this meeting as well. Johnathan Jones is the chief executive of Aquila Defense Systems and will be instrumental in securing locations for us to build our capital ship prototypes. Darren Wilson is one of Aquila's chief engineers and will be instrumental in organizing the engineers and technicians under his authority as well as providing key guidance in the design of the ship alongside Lieutenant Clemens. Lastly, John Riley of the Octavarium Mercantile Guild has been invited due to his position of respect within the Guild, which will undoubtedly be a success factor in our ability to procure and deliver required materials.

I look forward to seeing you all at the quorum.

Harold Kane

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Thexare · 07-19-2018, 03:50 AM,

[ Incoming Transmission ]

Identification: Taskmaster Escher
Affiliation: Octavarium Intelligence Commission

To: Octavarium Intelligence Commission

Subject: Order Updates
Encryption: ADS Blackout Protocol v3.22-CXi
Location: Around.

Orders.

Sundog: Remain on home guard duty, supporting the Fleet. OCS Save Yourself needs further evaluation before attempting any further fleet maneuvers.
Shiranui: Continue work with Murakumo.
Mindcrime: You have your orders.
Corona: Commence Operation Ashen Spectre. The details have been forwarded to you privately.
Thaumatrope: Finish your current projects, then work with Corona on Ashen Spectre.
Paracusia: Acquire a Pitbull-class tanker for Operation Pickaxe. You may work with OMG contacts. Leave Aquila out of this one.

Taskmaster Escher
Octavarium Intelligence Commission

[ Transmission Ended ]

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