/>trgt:CRETE>blacksails

[Noth Squadron]

/\...closed.frequencyID/Noth-11

...triangulating.location/{error#2bltpc830a1a2:program_not_responding}

...signal.strength/medium

―――――――――――――――――――――――
〘Set Subject: Enemy of your friends〙

⫸ I told you I'd get in touch - eventually. A promise is a promise after all, isn't it? And I simply couldn't pass up the opportunity to thank you for tenderizing Voncloud's carrier for us. Whether you wanted it or not, you've helped The Zoners realize that The Omicrons are a very cruel place and most definitely not as welcome as they think it is. You really kicked the hornets' nest with this one.

So, thank you. You who commandeered the Vendetta.

[vladimir26]

Incoming transmission

---

Recipient: Noth-11
Sender: Massimo Insigne
Location:Battlecruiser Perdition

Who the f...., oh, ola, I remember you.

The Zoners need constant reminding that we aren't friends, it's just business, and any betrayal won't go unpunished. I wish more would think alike.

Now, drop me a name, so I know with whom I have the honor, and tell me about Voncloud's sins.

Attachment(s):

---

End of transmission

---

[Noth Squadron]

/\...closed.frequencyID/Noth-11

...triangulating.location/{error#2bltpc830a1a2:program_not_responding}

...signal.strength/medium

―――――――――――――――――――――――
〘Set Subject: Enemy of your friends〙

⫸ Straight to the point, huh? I like that. Leave small talk to the politicians. Either way you can call me Eleven - plain and simple. I'm one of many who have been targeting your precious Corsair fighters. And this Voncloud, I guess. A particular sneaky little bastard, if you ask me. He had it coming after he sided with a bunch of Corsair show-offs. No offense, this is all business related on my end too, but it still rubs me the wrong way to see this guy just roll over and give you Omicron Theta on a silver platter. At least show some backbone! Put up a fight. Show everyone you're able to be the leader you think you are.

But...no matter. His fancy Carrier is down and with it a bunch of his crew. That'll teach him a lesson. I just hope it is the right one for him. But enough about that. What do you think? You must've been out to get him for a good reason, no? Even forced him to bend the knee.

[vladimir26]

Incoming transmission

---

Recipient: Eleven
Sender: Five and three quarters
Location:Battlecruiser Perdition

Eleven? Huh, you must've had a nasty childhood. But we'll make due, please call me Five and three quarters. I expect some troubles down ahead our conversation, so besides our passion for Zoners, let's align the appelative.

Pretty bold of you to get in touch with a Corsair while you admit your fondness of them. Even bolder to express your interest in seeing the Corsairs fail in Omicron Theta. So far, you qualify to be my next target.

You know, I'm not in the market for friends, or to share my trade with the likes if you. However, in the future, it might be me who will get in touch with you. But if that is to happen, be sure to keep your distance from the Black Sails.

Attachment(s):

---

End of transmission

---

[Noth Squadron]

/\...closed.frequencyID/Noth-11

...triangulating.location/{error#2bltpc830a1a2:program_not_responding}

...signal.strength/medium

―――――――――――――――――――――――
〘Set Subject: Enemy of your friends〙

⫸ Oh, don't treat this transmission as some sort of friendship offer. I'm a former Hessian, and by default the so called 'fondness' I have of your kind has carried over to my current profession. I'd carry your faces through the mud for free - being paid to do it too is just a bonus.

You should, instead, treat this message as a warning. You did me a favor - whether you wanted to or not - and so I will return it in kind. You seem like a nice guy - shitty haircut and origins aside. Keep your 'Black Sails' out of Omicron Theta and the northern regions. I don't practice trigger discipline in those places and neither do my buddies. Let Detterence and Brotherhood forces dry up their own numbers.

And don't hit me with that macho look on your face. Deep down your raisin-sized heart you know that if the Corsairs keep holding Freeport 9 only two things can happen. Civilian transports will gradually slow down resulting in net material loss for you and Outcasts will eventually lob a nuke or two at the place - or an entire force. Either way all the resources you dump into fixing that hellhole will be wasted and Corsairs will be left with picking through scrap. After that happens I can only wish you good luck with yet another Hammen Hole scenario only one system away from your home.

[vladimir26]

Incoming transmission

---

Recipient: Eleven
Sender: Five and three quarters
Location:Battlecruiser Perdition

This world is turning into shit, mark my words. Never would I had thought that I will be warned by an ex disgruntled worker, a fuckin' Hessian, not to dwell within the Omicrons. Are you sure you were a Hessian and not an Outcast? It was bold enough to contact the Black Sails, but to warn them? Keep in mind this will cost you some teeth, and a wingman of yours.

Seeing you so eager to see us as far away from you might have the opposite effect, and soon. In the meantime, enjoy your time with those fools. As long as your vendetta stretches only to Deterrence and the Brotherhood, the Black Sails will have nothing to do with it. There will be a time when we'll get involved, and that might surprise you. Until then, be patient, and piss off.

Attachment(s):

---

End of transmission

---