This open transmission goes out to the Royalist known as "Cerveau".
So, seems you Royalists hate Sirians. Fine. However your group being disorganized and not talking between yourselves to know who has "supported" you is not my problem.
Just know that my Convoy doesn't actively support you, or work against you. We did our part, now leave us alone.
You asked for proof on my claim of my previous donation, here's my black box records from my personal vessel.
Upon entry to Curacao from the California Jump Gate.
[27.04.2021 10:32:33] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: This is the RNS Courageux. Hold position for a cargo scan, over.
[27.04.2021 10:33:00] ZT-08: ?: Well now... never seen a Royalist before.
[27.04.2021 10:33:09] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: You do now.
[27.04.2021 10:33:15] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: Where are you heading to?
[27.04.2021 10:33:28] ZT-08: ?: Sabah Shipyard, one system from here.
[27.04.2021 10:33:49] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: Right. That is a lot of valuable cargo.
[27.04.2021 10:33:54] ZT-08: ?: Funding Zoner expiditions and such.
[27.04.2021 10:34:20] ZT-08: ?: One more of my convoy is running a bit behind.
[27.04.2021 10:34:35] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: How about making a small donation? We are in need of support for our cause.
[27.04.2021 10:34:51] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: 5 million credits will be sufficient. What do you think?
[27.04.2021 10:35:05] ZT-08: ?: 5 million for both me and my friend?
[27.04.2021 10:35:40] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: Non, only from you. I will discuss with your 'friend' as well.
[27.04.2021 10:35:59] ZT-08: ?: Alright, 5 million. Transfer will happen momentarily. [27.04.2021 10:36:13] [2021-04-27] 10:36:13 You have sent 5.000.000 credits to RNS-Courageux.
[27.04.2021 10:36:14] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: Credits received. Be on your way now.
[27.04.2021 10:47:44] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: Oh! Zoner, I have a question for you!
[27.04.2021 10:48:08] ZT-08: ?: Yeah? Want another 5 million?
[27.04.2021 10:48:10] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: Are you loyal to the Crown?
[27.04.2021 10:48:29] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: We already had a donation from you. No need for more.
[27.04.2021 10:48:33] ZT-08: ?: I'm loyal to no House.
[27.04.2021 10:48:53] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: Ah, oui.
[27.04.2021 10:49:03] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: Please proceed then.
[27.04.2021 10:49:15] ZT-08: I speak for my convoy, so Hector is also not part of any House either.
[27.04.2021 10:49:29] RNS-Courageux: Lannes: Very well, very well.
Farewell.
[[ OPEN TRANSMISSION END ]]
//I'm not pissed I got pirated, just wanna make that clear
Incoming Transmission Sender:François "Cerveau" Pierre Encryption:Secure Bonjour capitaine of the ZT-08,
*laughs* Do I see a reason why a Sirian makes a bold claim about being "loyal" to us Royalists? If you recalled earlier, you proclaimed allegiance to no one when asked about the royalists.
As for the encounter I had with you just recently, here is it:
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[30.04.2021 13:30:41] ZT-08: ?: Another Royalist? Seems you like to spend your time with OS&C, eh?
[30.04.2021 13:30:49] Cerveau: Bonjour Sirian
[30.04.2021 13:31:08] ZT-08: ?: Hail, Royalist vessel.
[30.04.2021 13:31:13] Cerveau: But you don't get a free pass here
[30.04.2021 13:31:35] ZT-08: ?: Hmm, I've already donated to your cause, so has my convoy subordinate Hector.
[30.04.2021 13:32:05] Cerveau: Mon ami, how did you get to support us?
[30.04.2021 13:32:12] Cerveau: We don't trust Sirians like you
[30.04.2021 13:32:34] ZT-08: ?: Like me? I don't like the Houses, that should make us a little bit more alike.
[30.04.2021 13:32:54] Cerveau: Even with that excuses you still are a Sirian
[30.04.2021 13:32:54] ZT-08: ?: Two of your vessels stopped my convoy two days ago. We donated our share.
[30.04.2021 13:33:19] Cerveau: Now you should give me 9 million if you want to be safe
[30.04.2021 13:33:50] ZT-08: ?: How about 5, that's how much the other Royalist asked for.
[30.04.2021 13:34:02] Cerveau: Sorry, but you have a full load of ore
[30.04.2021 13:34:09] Cerveau: How about eight million?
[30.04.2021 13:34:20] ZT-08: ?: 6.5?
[30.04.2021 13:34:30] Cerveau: That's a bit too low, monsieur
[30.04.2021 13:34:42] ZT-08: ?: 7.5.
[30.04.2021 13:34:44] Cerveau: Eight million, fair and square
[30.04.2021 13:35:18] ZT-08: ?: After this, you better add my transponder to a registry of some sort.
[30.04.2021 13:35:31] [2021-04-30] 13:35:31 You have received 8.000.000 credits from ZT-08
[30.04.2021 13:35:35] Cerveau: Oui, you may go
[30.04.2021 13:35:44] Cerveau: Give me proof of you supporting the Royalist cause
[30.04.2021 13:35:50] ZT-08: ?: Ha, and I'm not going to pay again. That's more than enough.
[30.04.2021 13:36:05] ZT-08: ?: Proof? You shall have that. Check the Neural Net in an hour.
You should know that the donations to our effort signify that you are supporting the Royalist cause. I have been cautious when dealing with Sirians like you. If you want to breathe in Royalist space, you must donate to us to show your loyalty. If you ever fail to pay when stopped by a Royalist, please bear in mind that your convoy will be declared as Sirian transgressors and will be dealt with accordingly. Is that agreeable? Do not make me think twice.
Merci,
François "Cerveau" Pierre Transmission Ended
That makes two "donations" to your cause. Like I said in space, that's more than enough. If somehow my last subspace message got scrambled, let me say again:
my Convoy doesn't actively support you, or work against you.
A bold claim of being loyal... never have I used those words. If you took my previous encounter as such, know that it will be the last time.
If we ever meet again in space, and I'm sure we will, I will not be "supporting" your cause again. That goes the same for any other Zoner vessel within my convoy. If that means an impasse, fine by me. If that also leads to you disabling my convoy's ships and leaving us adrift, also fine by me.
