Gateway Comm System: OPEN
To: All Personnel
From: Aaron Power, Lilith
Subject: Report+News
Good day honored Captains,
First of all I have to explain why I'm still flying ship without name following convention of GI: I applied for re-registration weeks ago, but I was recently informed that they are experiencing some technical difficulties (software updates, they say) at Royal Registry Office and due to that they are putting all requests on hold until further notice. Of course, I have Gateway IFF installed, but can't do anything more at the moment. I hope it won't cause too much confusion.
And now the report itself.
Today I made several runs with diamonds, engine parts and berylium between Bretonia and Rheinland. Everything went smooth with exception of the last one, where Lilith nearly didn't make it.
We flew from New Berlin with Engine components. Moments after Lilith took the Trade lane from Freeport 1 to Cambridge gate, my co-pilot, Mr. Robert Marshall, noticed on his long range scanner two pirate ships waiting at the Gste. I interrupted lane jump at once, charged cruise engines and ran for Freeport 1. I was not fast enough, though. Pirates, designated Green_Hawk and Wintermans (I have to admit I didn't have time to scan for their IFFs) already noticed Lilith and began to pursue her. One of them took the Trade Lane and the other followed us using Cruise engine. If it wasn't the cloud surrounding the Gate, we would never make it. Luckily the pirate using Trade lane was unable to jump at once so he arrived to FP1 seconds too late, his shots only scratched Lilith before she took refuge inside the Zoners Station. Pirates tried to negotiate with Zoners, but they refused to brake FP1s neutrality and throw us out. In the meantime, I sent system wide alert to warn other pilots and call for help. Pirates tried to jamm my signal and they even fired at the FP1s comm systems to silence me! But, using backups, I was able to reach Stanley Nelson, one of QCR officers. Though he was as far as Leeds, he answered my call and immediatelly went to help us. Pirates, knowing they are getting out of time, even tried to negotiate with me, but as soon as they noticed Military ship approaching, those cowards ran for Omega 7. Officer Nelson then escorted Lilith to Cambridge.
Last thing worth mentioning: after selling that last load of Engine components, I had enough to buy older Firefly transport. As she wasn't in perfect condition and needs refitting, we will be down here on Cambridge for some time.
Gateway Comm System: OPEN
To: All Personnel
From: Alec McIntyre, Perth
Subject: Trade Report
Good day all,
Ran a few trips today. Quick Berl/Boron run, and a triad. Took some berl, silver and gold up to Liberty. Some passengers and a few rich businessmen down to New Berlin. Had to hire some staff to keep the fellows happy and the passengers entertained. Then took diamonds and polymers to Leeds. Had the services of the merc Azan for the triad, good fellow.
Can I again urge you all ta send in yer reports here? My desk is looking a mite empty these days. Just the usual reports from our smaller ships and convoys. (//npc)
Also, a nice warm welcome ta Aaron Power. Hope ta see you out in the lanes again soon.
Gateway Comm System: OPEN
To: All Personnel
From: Sir Alisdair Buchanan
Subject: Gone for a few days
Hello Everyone,
I will be taking my family off to an undisclosed location for a few days of R&R this weekend. I will not be flying, but I will have access to the comm system, so don't hesitate to PM if you have any questions.
Gateway Comm System: OPEN
To: All Personnel
From: Calum McDonald, GlenCoe
Subject: Back from our hols
Hello everyone,
Just back from our well earned break and ready to start work again. I note there's a few things to read up on so ill get straight on to the paperwork and see you all in space soon.
Gateway Comm System: OPEN
To: All Personnel
From: Aaron Power, Lilith
Subject: Report
Good day everyone,
Did some berl/boron runs today...Only one thing worth reporting, but definitely an important one. Someone really should do something about those Liberty Rogues soon. They are more and more arrogant. Today they even brought an Gunboat with them to California! They set up an ambush on the trade lane from Magellan gate to California Minor. They disrupted it, but screwed the thing up, luckily the Gunboat was too far from the lane, so it started firing after I charged up my cruise engines and shields absorbed most of the damage. Still, what got through was enough to breach the hull on the bridge. We were able to seal the breach and get out of there in time, but not before one of Liliths gunners, Ms. Sonya Hiller, suffered some injuries from decompression. At the moment, she is hospitalized on Manhattan. It looks it will take couple of days to patch her. Because of it, I sent rest of the crew on the shore leave and Lilith to docks on maintenance. I should be back on lanes in less than a week.
Gateway Comm System: OPEN
To: All Personnel
From: Sir Alisdair Buchanan
Subject: Reports
Mr. Power,
Good to hear your crew is mostly safe after the Rogue encounter. Extend our best wishes to Ms. Hiller - we've already contacted the hospital to facilitate any necessary medical procedures, and I believe Mr. Koch has sent her a care package as well.
We're glad your crew is flying with us. Let us know if you need anything at all.
Mr. McDonald,
Very good to hear you're back and rested up. We'll look forward to seeing you in space!
I am back from my family vacation as well, and I ran a brief run to Liberty and back last evening. Pirates abounded, so be careful out there, and do not hesitate to hire escorts! I expect us all to take all reasonable precautions.
Gateway Comm System: OPEN
To: All Personnel
From: Gunther Koch
Subject: Reports
Guten Tag everyone,
Over the past couple of days, I have met quite a few fine people. First, two days ago, I came into New York and stated that I was beginning an open convoy to Leeds. I came upon a man named Von Braun. This man gave me strife for being a Rheinlander in Liberty. What nerve, I thought! Soon, though, I realized that he was defending me so that the police would not look suspiciously. Quite a man, to disguise that the way he did.
He joined my convoy, along with another transport, a Mercenary names Mere_Mortal and a man from the Search and Destroy Agency. There Von Braun expressed his amazement on how well organized we were and how great of a company we seemed to be. I offered him and the mercenaries a job, and they said they would look into my offer. Hopefully they will...
Today, I left New London to do another Triad. I hired a Bounty Hunter named Frenzy for protection. He did very good work, and I would suggest that we look out for him in the future.
Good days,
~Gunther Koch
Gateway Comm System: CLOSED//
[8:32:45 PM] Dusty Lens: Oh no, let me get that. Hello? Oh it's my grandma. She says to be roleplay.
[12:49:19 AM] Elgatodiablo: You know its nice that you have all that proof and all, Bacon... but I just don't believe you.
Gateway Comm System: OPEN
To: All Employees
From: Sir Alisdair Buchanan
Subject: Trade Report
Greetings!
Last evening, I made a quick run in the Trafalgar to Liberty and back. Nothing all that unusual to report, though I did encounter a certain Supernova in New York, who agreed to convoy with me back to Leeds. He was a fine chap, and I'd encourage further contact with him.
Let me remind you all to advertise openly if you'd like our open convoy policy - this is a way to help new and independent traders get better grounded in Sirius trade, and it also opens up further recruitment possibilities.
Gateway Comm System: OPEN
To: All Personnel
From: Calum McDonald, GlenCoe
Subject: Trade Report
Hello everyone,
First run back after my break and very quiet it was too.
First up to New York with some Berl then some passengers down to Munich and lastly back to Leeds with diamonds. Then a Pullman run to finish the day.
All quiet with nothing to report except my ever increasing bank account !!
Greetings all,
It seems everyone is taking their Holiday in July, as did I.
I'm back from a rather rustic get-away where I was "off the grid"
and am quite recuperated. I haven't seen any of you about in the last few days, but I am looking forward to getting back out there.
I hope to see you all soon,
JD
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