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  1. 9.05.2019 21:15:29] The.Shovel: so Bretonia for unknown reasons turned a bit hostile on you?
  2. [09.05.2019 21:15:53] A/)-LV-Chthonius: Affirmative.
  3. [09.05.2019 21:16:20] The.Shovel: That is unnerving and unfortunate...
  4. [09.05.2019 21:16:41] A/)-LV-Chthonius: The Keepers have been attempting to ascertain why. We've turned up nothing yet.
  5. [09.05.2019 21:16:58] A/)-LV-Chthonius: Only that they're willing to shoot through us if they believe they have to.
  6. [09.05.2019 21:17:05] The.Shovel: Well, we will figgure out why together and I will lend whatever assistance I can
  7. [09.05.2019 21:17:19] A/)-LV-Chthonius: I will let The Keepers know.
  8. [09.05.2019 21:17:21] The.Shovel: What is our first priority
  9. [09.05.2019 21:17:59] A/)-LV-Chthonius: Currently, the fleet is establishing a defensive perimeter in Inverness to prevent Bretonia from accessing their station.
  10. [09.05.2019 21:18:42] A/)-LV-Chthonius: It'd be prudent to relocate there. However should you have any contacts that could provide you with any info, that'd help.
  11. [09.05.2019 21:18:45] The.Shovel: My ship is stationed in Pennsylvania and I can relocate to Inverness or Cortez at a moment's notice
  12. [09.05.2019 21:19:18] The.Shovel: My only contacts are the merchants of semi-legal goods on Planet Cortez
  13. [09.05.2019 21:19:31] The.Shovel: erm, I mean.. planet Curacao.
  14. [09.05.2019 21:19:41] A/)-LV-Chthonius: I will notify the Keepers of your impending arrival in that case, so security is aware to expect you.
  15. [09.05.2019 21:20:11] The.Shovel: Understood, I shall depart immediately, direction Inverness
  16.  
  17. [09.05.2019 21:30:48] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Welcome to Covenant space, Captain. I was told to expect you.
  18.  
  19. [09.05.2019 21:34:54] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Making yourself at home already, heh.
  20. [09.05.2019 21:35:10] The.Shovel: Well, gotta moor and stretch a bit
  21. [09.05.2019 21:35:25] The.Shovel: Fill me in on the plans on how to deal with the current situation
  22. [09.05.2019 21:35:53] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Well, so far it hasn't been simple. Right now we're on defensive posture, barring Bretonian access and turning them away.
  23. [09.05.2019 21:36:05] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: If they refuse we use force, which they didn't hesitate to test.
  24. [09.05.2019 21:36:25] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: We have several contacts out making inquiries and attempting to figure out the nature of the OSA lockout.
  25. [09.05.2019 21:36:38] The.Shovel: What did they want way over here in that backwater of a system?
  26. [09.05.2019 21:36:51] The.Shovel: Did they come over here looking for something
  27. [09.05.2019 21:37:09] The.Shovel: or is this just about your lockout from Bretonian space
  28. [09.05.2019 21:37:13] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: There's an SIS embassy in the system which we've blockaded.
  29. [09.05.2019 21:37:26] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: In retaliation to the Bretonian Lock-out, we've locked them out of our system.
  30. [09.05.2019 21:37:36] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Not including essential supplies of course.
  31. [09.05.2019 21:37:43] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Transports can come and go as they please.
  32. [09.05.2019 21:38:11] The.Shovel: It is strange how they can spare assets to do a lockout in the midst of a war ongoing with Gallia
  33. [09.05.2019 21:38:20] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: They disagreed with that and attempted to drive an Interdictor past our security line.
  34. [09.05.2019 21:38:25] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: And that isn't the weirdest part.
  35. [09.05.2019 21:38:33] The.Shovel: It gets worse?
  36. [09.05.2019 21:38:38] Death: LR-Atheistic.Methodist was put out of action by Velvet|Grey: (Gun).
  37. [09.05.2019 21:38:41] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: They attacked our line with Gaian support.
  38. [09.05.2019 21:38:47] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Open support. Destroyer and escorts.
  39. [09.05.2019 21:39:05] The.Shovel: Gaians....wait, destroyers and gaians...?
  40. [09.05.2019 21:39:14] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Gaian Destroyer, specifically. Something new.
  41. [09.05.2019 21:39:22] The.Shovel: The plot thickens...
  42. [09.05.2019 21:39:25] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: It wasn't much of a threat to the Ixion and Eidolon Wraith.
  43. [09.05.2019 21:39:32] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: And our fighters scattered their escorts.
  44. [09.05.2019 21:40:02] The.Shovel: There was a time not long ago, when gaians sounded like gnats to me, nothing to really be wary of
  45. [09.05.2019 21:40:11] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Well, Destroyers make them a bit more annoying.
  46. [09.05.2019 21:40:26] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: And with this sudden lock-out I've had to pull people off of security posts elsewhere.
  47. [09.05.2019 21:40:39] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I simply don't have the manpower to cover two systems with a full security lockdown.
  48. [09.05.2019 21:40:42] The.Shovel: Well, damn me, then. I will really have to engrave that development in my head next time I speak out loud against their demands
  49. [09.05.2019 21:41:21] The.Shovel: Bretonia has been for the best part of a year my personal refuge from Cortez and the war
  50. [09.05.2019 21:41:29] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Hopefully it won't be an issue much longer, and Bretonia comes to their senses.
  51. [09.05.2019 21:41:35] The.Shovel: but after New London's breach, I have been on the run pretty much
  52. [09.05.2019 21:41:36] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: They've been a long standing ally and supporter of our movement.
  53. [09.05.2019 21:41:49] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: In fact, it was them who negotiated peace between us and Liberty.
  54. [09.05.2019 21:42:05] The.Shovel: I have lost my main contact in Bretonia, Admiral Richard C. Hall, so things aren't safe for me there anymore
  55. [09.05.2019 21:42:22] The.Shovel: His permission for my stay there is but a memory now
  56. [09.05.2019 21:42:32] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I... Have unfortunate news.
  57. [09.05.2019 21:42:41] The.Shovel: Yes, I heard of his demise
  58. [09.05.2019 21:42:44] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Yeah.
  59. [09.05.2019 21:42:46] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Well.
  60. [09.05.2019 21:42:53] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Since then, things haven't exactly been the same.
  61. [09.05.2019 21:42:57] The.Shovel: and that really was my prime reason to leave
  62. [09.05.2019 21:43:06] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: So, what's your plan now?
  63. [09.05.2019 21:43:16] The.Shovel: the other brass there don't really like to keep friends with freelancers flying large ships
  64. [09.05.2019 21:43:30] The.Shovel: I did live on Planet Gran Canaria for a month
  65. [09.05.2019 21:43:42] The.Shovel: before it was overrun with BAF's finest, locking the place down
  66. [09.05.2019 21:43:51] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: And did you relocate to Omega-3 after that?
  67. [09.05.2019 21:44:04] The.Shovel: I have never been shot at by them, but I sensed their hostility as they demanded my departure from there
  68. [09.05.2019 21:44:33] The.Shovel: Long story short, I made my way to Pennsylvania
  69. [09.05.2019 21:44:42] The.Shovel: where literally nobody asked any questions
  70. [09.05.2019 21:44:48] The.Shovel: neither about my ship, nor about who I was
  71. [09.05.2019 21:44:56] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Until Liberty sees you and starts asking questions.
  72. [09.05.2019 21:45:00] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: They shot a Nightmare at us today.
  73. [09.05.2019 21:45:08] The.Shovel: it is perhaps the war that keeps most navy out of Pennsylvania
  74. [09.05.2019 21:45:24] The.Shovel: I haven't met any police or navy representatives there
  75. [09.05.2019 21:45:48] The.Shovel: in any case, there isn't a place safe for me to stay at permanently anywhere
  76. [09.05.2019 21:45:58] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: They tend to be occupied in central Liberty. We were in pursuit of some foreign hyperspace signatures when they spotted us.
  77. [09.05.2019 21:46:15] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Well, you could stay here.
  78. [09.05.2019 21:46:26] The.Shovel: Thank you, I will for a time
  79. [09.05.2019 21:46:43] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Anytime. Your assistance will be most beneficial, and it's the least we could do for you.
  80. [09.05.2019 21:47:03] The.Shovel: In any case, I am in need of making some bucks for a project of mine that needs the "finance treatment"
  81. [09.05.2019 21:47:20] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Oh? It just so happens I recently hired a group of mercenaries for a job.
  82. [09.05.2019 21:47:28] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I might be able to squeeze you in if necessary.
  83. [09.05.2019 21:47:35] The.Shovel: Give me the details
  84. [09.05.2019 21:47:49] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: A surgical hit and run strike into Bering. Remember how I said I pulled people off of security posts?
  85. [09.05.2019 21:48:00] The.Shovel: Bering...
  86. [09.05.2019 21:48:13] The.Shovel: that is the Alster Union's system
  87. [09.05.2019 21:48:24] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I've got a concern about an impending attack from that direction, and they'd be the ones responsible.
  88. [09.05.2019 21:48:36] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Since I can't direct proper attention, I've organized a distraction.
  89. [09.05.2019 21:48:47] The.Shovel: hmmmm Unioners, attacking way over here?
  90. [09.05.2019 21:48:49] The.Shovel: why would they
  91. [09.05.2019 21:48:52] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Kansas.
  92. [09.05.2019 21:48:56] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Our second holding.
  93. [09.05.2019 21:49:06] The.Shovel: What is their agenda, why would they attack you
  94. [09.05.2019 21:49:20] The.Shovel: don't they have their own goals back in Rheinland to pursue?
  95. [09.05.2019 21:49:23] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: They declared war on us several years ago. The impending attack isn't intended for us, as they're not sure we're here.
  96. [09.05.2019 21:49:40] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: However, they seem to be in cohorts with a few other organizations conspiring against the local Hellfire Legion.
  97. [09.05.2019 21:49:54] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: An associate in the Natio Octavarium tipped us off about it, hoping we might not interfere.
  98. [09.05.2019 21:50:07] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Unfortunately I don't like having degenerates march into my back door and proclaim the resources as their own.
  99. [09.05.2019 21:50:24] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Especially not at the expense of civilians already established in the region.
  100. [09.05.2019 21:50:36] The.Shovel: Understandable. There is however a problem with me accepting this job
  101. [09.05.2019 21:50:48] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I take it you've got some kind of relationship with the Union?
  102. [09.05.2019 21:50:57] The.Shovel: I have at one time received refuge at the Union's prime headquarters in Bering
  103. [09.05.2019 21:51:09] The.Shovel: I had a run-in with the Red Hessian Army
  104. [09.05.2019 21:51:28] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I take it that didn't go well.
  105. [09.05.2019 21:51:29] The.Shovel: and suffice to say, there wasn't many places to run, but the independent worlds out of Rheinland
  106. [09.05.2019 21:51:49] The.Shovel: I was offered safe haven at a base called Pacifica for a duration
  107. [09.05.2019 21:51:57] The.Shovel: for which I paid, of course, in cash
  108. [09.05.2019 21:52:05] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: This situation is different. The Hessians are advocates of this operation as they're currently at odds with the Union.
  109. [09.05.2019 21:52:16] The.Shovel: it was either that, or get destroyed by the Hessian army back in Hamburg
  110. [09.05.2019 21:52:21] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: If however you wish to decline, I find it understandable. I wouldn't want to put you in a compromising position.
  111. [09.05.2019 21:52:56] The.Shovel: There are a lot of people out there who would destroy me for free
  112. [09.05.2019 21:53:05] The.Shovel: My ship is the prime reason
  113. [09.05.2019 21:53:30] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Malta hasn't made a lot of friends, so that's also understandable. Unfortunate however for your well being.
  114. [09.05.2019 21:53:31] The.Shovel: It would be a bad idea to further provoke those people or give other factions the reason to pursue me
  115. [09.05.2019 21:53:42] The.Shovel: Malta is not my ally either
  116. [09.05.2019 21:53:53] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I imagine not.
  117. [09.05.2019 21:54:06] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: So what options do you have? Aside from staying here, of course.
  118. [09.05.2019 21:54:13] The.Shovel: I have a few connections there, but my ship can still be reclaimed, if I meet a pack of Maltese Navy who start asking questions
  119. [09.05.2019 21:54:38] The.Shovel: Well, my primary option is to switch ships in the near future
  120. [09.05.2019 21:54:49] The.Shovel: This will solve most of my problems
  121. [09.05.2019 21:55:00] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Tertiary options? Finding a new vessel of equal capabilities might not be so simple, unless you're willing to forgo that.
  122. [09.05.2019 21:55:07] The.Shovel: To do that, I will be needing to earn some credits
  123. [09.05.2019 21:55:22] The.Shovel: I have already finished a... design that is ready for production
  124. [09.05.2019 21:55:31] The.Shovel: that will replace the destroyer in most regards well enough
  125. [09.05.2019 21:55:44] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: So, that leaves the matter of your ship.
  126. [09.05.2019 21:55:57] The.Shovel: it will be smaller, no doubt, and the class will be something of a median between destroyers and heavy gunboats
  127. [09.05.2019 21:55:58] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Perhaps you might be able to help me solve a problem I shelved for the rest of these.
  128. [09.05.2019 21:56:07] /fi a/)
  129. [09.05.2019 21:56:16] A/)-ACV-Achlys: hi
  130. [09.05.2019 21:56:25] The.Shovel: tell me more about the problem
  131. [09.05.2019 21:56:36] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I'm sure you've noticed since being around, our assets have changed.
  132. [09.05.2019 21:56:36] A/)-Hoplite.1: meme
  133. [09.05.2019 21:56:53] The.Shovel: well, you have a variety for sure
  134. [09.05.2019 21:56:57] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: The Achlys replaced the Andraste over a month ago, and we recently acquired a pair of RH-GM461 Hels.
  135. [09.05.2019 21:57:19] The.Shovel: Those should last for quite a while, I hear rheinland engineering is sturdy as all hell
  136. [09.05.2019 21:57:28] The.Shovel: or rather as "all Hel"
  137. [09.05.2019 21:57:47] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Heh. I've heard some good ones. Such as "What the Hel?" and I think the file name was uhhh... Hel Yeah.
  138. [09.05.2019 21:58:09] The.Shovel: No way in Hel are they gonna let you down
  139. [09.05.2019 21:58:11] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: In any case, with those I've been working on upgrading our fleet. You know, to be a fleet instead of a handful of ships.
  140. [09.05.2019 21:58:13] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Pffft.
  141. [09.05.2019 21:58:27] The.Shovel: Yap, definitely need more of those
  142. [09.05.2019 21:58:58] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I have no qualms with entering further conflict with Malta over a vessel, and since you can't directly associate with that -
  143. [09.05.2019 21:59:09] A/)-ACV-Achlys: mission, why don't we solve my problem and your financial problem at once?
  144. [09.05.2019 21:59:16] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: If you get my meaning.
  145. [09.05.2019 21:59:43] The.Shovel: Well, this ship sure will need a new owner
  146. [09.05.2019 21:59:55] Tip: To interact with other players, open up your Chat Window (default button Y). The default chat type for all players is LOCAL and will be visible to all players currently on your scanner. You can privately message another player by selecting their name in the Chat Window.
  147. [09.05.2019 22:00:01] The.Shovel: and I assume you can give me a better price than the scrap dealers
  148. [09.05.2019 22:00:17] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I could think of no better home than a society of scientists. What are you hoping to get?
  149. [09.05.2019 22:00:23] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: As otherwise I'll make a flat rate offer.
  150. [09.05.2019 22:00:47] The.Shovel: Well, that offer is fine by me
  151. [09.05.2019 22:01:02] The.Shovel: I am sure you can take care of the ship and put it to good use
  152. [09.05.2019 22:01:17] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Aye. It'd be interesting to get a closer look at Malta's technology as well.
  153. [09.05.2019 22:01:27] The.Shovel: I will, however, keep it until I finish constructing my new rig
  154. [09.05.2019 22:01:32] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: How does a billion point one credits sound? accounting for your modifications of course.
  155. [09.05.2019 22:01:35] The.Shovel: so the offer stands in power
  156. [09.05.2019 22:01:55] The.Shovel: This price sounds reasonable, as long as I get to keep my armor upgrade
  157. [09.05.2019 22:02:06] The.Shovel: which I will definitely need for the future ship
  158. [09.05.2019 22:02:14] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I imagine you'll want to take the plating. That will not be an issue.
  159. [09.05.2019 22:02:26] The.Shovel: Well, then I accept the offer
  160. [09.05.2019 22:02:40] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I'll make the arrangements in the Affiliate network then. Expect to hear from us in a few days
  161. [09.05.2019 22:03:07] The.Shovel: Very well, just keep in mind - I intend to close the deal with you once I have a working prototype of my new ship
  162. [09.05.2019 22:03:26] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Of course. I'll outline the information of the trade.
  163. [09.05.2019 22:03:37] The.Shovel: The blueprints are already developed and funding was the last part that needed to solve itself
  164. [09.05.2019 22:03:50] The.Shovel: I have enough credits to start the construction
  165. [09.05.2019 22:03:59] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Well it looks like it just got solved, huh? I'll have us access those financial codes that we took from The Core.
  166. [09.05.2019 22:04:36] The.Shovel: I would like to inquire, what is your relationship status with the owner of the infamous "Apahanta"?
  167. [09.05.2019 22:04:57] The.Shovel: I am aware you have some kind of relationship with the captain
  168. [09.05.2019 22:04:58] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Vertiga? Neutral-friendly. He does some odd-jobs for us from time to time, and we initially helped him escape The Core.
  169. [09.05.2019 22:05:07] The.Shovel: That is good news, then
  170. [09.05.2019 22:05:17] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: He's an alright guy if you can get past his sense of humor.
  171. [09.05.2019 22:05:23] The.Shovel: Because I intend to work with him on materializing the blueprints I developed
  172. [09.05.2019 22:05:41] The.Shovel: so there appears to be no allegiance conflicts with that plan
  173. [09.05.2019 22:05:43] The.Shovel: very good
  174. [09.05.2019 22:06:00] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: If you require additional contacts, I can put you in touch with Doctor Erzie of the IRG.
  175. [09.05.2019 22:06:24] The.Shovel: He has the connections and secure places to build something like this, with the reputation to sway some scientists into working
  176. [09.05.2019 22:06:37] The.Shovel: without the blueuprints getting away in the process
  177. [09.05.2019 22:07:06] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Indeed. How long have you been working on this idea?
  178. [09.05.2019 22:07:12] The.Shovel: My skillset is based around designing and building vessels, as you may know
  179. [09.05.2019 22:07:25] The.Shovel: it is in my resumee upon my application as an affiliate
  180. [09.05.2019 22:07:30] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Correct.
  181. [09.05.2019 22:07:39] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: This project in particular though.
  182. [09.05.2019 22:07:58] The.Shovel: I have 15 years experience from my work at a shipyard in the Omicron-85 system
  183. [09.05.2019 22:08:11] The.Shovel: and I have had ideas about designs from way back then
  184. [09.05.2019 22:08:22] The.Shovel: there wasn't any opportunity to realize any of them
  185. [09.05.2019 22:08:37] The.Shovel: naturally, I kept investing time in them over the years
  186. [09.05.2019 22:08:51] The.Shovel: and I have come up with a design that is both radical and very effective in its form
  187. [09.05.2019 22:09:05] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I'm surprised you never took the time to get on the payroll of one of the major ship manufacturing companies.
  188. [09.05.2019 22:09:11] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: You would likely be a trillionaire.
  189. [09.05.2019 22:09:28] The.Shovel: imagine a gunship, built around a massive powercore, instead of developing the hull before the core first
  190. [09.05.2019 22:09:55] The.Shovel: the size would measure roughly 2,5 times that of a standard, 70-ish meter long gunboat
  191. [09.05.2019 22:10:10] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Mobility and firepower over endurance, hm.
  192. [09.05.2019 22:10:36] The.Shovel: the firepower comes from a custom-designed gun, that is built exactly for the powercore in question
  193. [09.05.2019 22:10:49] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: What's the power core made up from, if I'm able to ask?
  194. [09.05.2019 22:11:24] The.Shovel: It is a standard thorium reactor that is able to amplify is output by a range of between 200 to 500 percent
  195. [09.05.2019 22:12:01] The.Shovel: the design for it has been developed by a friend of mine
  196. [09.05.2019 22:12:08] The.Shovel: who wants to stay anonymous
  197. [09.05.2019 22:12:19] The.Shovel: the drawback to such a design is its size....
  198. [09.05.2019 22:12:35] The.Shovel: it is gigantic, bigger than the powercore of my current destroyer
  199. [09.05.2019 22:12:43] The.Shovel: yet produces less energy
  200. [09.05.2019 22:12:49] The.Shovel: but it also consumes a whole lot less
  201. [09.05.2019 22:12:57] The.Shovel: runs practically indefinitely
  202. [09.05.2019 22:13:00] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: So the question is: How do you scale it down?
  203. [09.05.2019 22:13:20] The.Shovel: well, you dont - you instead use its unique design to develop equipment that can make use of it
  204. [09.05.2019 22:13:38] The.Shovel: it has is drawbacks, no doubt.... but it has virtually no maintenance cost
  205. [09.05.2019 22:13:54] The.Shovel: as the thorium reaction takes tripple digit numbers in years to deplete
  206. [09.05.2019 22:14:05] The.Shovel: I will be long dead before it expires the fuel
  207. [09.05.2019 22:14:06] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: So you're building the vessel around the reactor then.
  208. [09.05.2019 22:14:11] The.Shovel: exactly
  209. [09.05.2019 22:14:23] The.Shovel: the main gun is not directly connected to the core
  210. [09.05.2019 22:14:34] The.Shovel: this is to avoid an eventual feedback loop
  211. [09.05.2019 22:14:39] The.Shovel: that could destroy the ship
  212. [09.05.2019 22:14:55] The.Shovel: instead, the power core serves as an energy emitter
  213. [09.05.2019 22:15:06] The.Shovel: that, from a distance, supplies bursts to the gun
  214. [09.05.2019 22:15:12] The.Shovel: which has a receptive back end
  215. [09.05.2019 22:15:19] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: And the emitter uses relays to - yeah. Good thing your relays aren't direct connects like this thing.
  216. [09.05.2019 22:15:23] The.Shovel: and a firing "orb-like" oculus muzzle
  217. [09.05.2019 22:15:28] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I've had forty-seven explode just conducting jump experiments.
  218. [09.05.2019 22:15:53] The.Shovel: to keep the charged beam going from the reactor to the gun, I make use of standard trade-lane technology
  219. [09.05.2019 22:16:03] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Wouldn't a particle accelerator be more efficient?
  220. [09.05.2019 22:16:10] The.Shovel: 3 miniature lanes, standing between the gun and the reactor
  221. [09.05.2019 22:16:27] The.Shovel: which both accelerate and focus the beam from the reactor to the gun receptive part
  222. [09.05.2019 22:16:48] The.Shovel: those parts are easy to replace, since they are available on most trading bases
  223. [09.05.2019 22:17:09] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Trade lane tech' might agitate Ageira though. You could develop a similar, if not more effective apperatus using -
  224. [09.05.2019 22:17:24] A/)-ACV-Achlys: superconductors in correlation with Newton's First Law.
  225. [09.05.2019 22:17:41] The.Shovel: Well, there are many other ways to design it
  226. [09.05.2019 22:17:48] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Your barrel length might need to be adjusted but it'd save you a portion of output.
  227. [09.05.2019 22:17:58] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Just a recommendation. I do quite like what you've done. It's impressive.
  228. [09.05.2019 22:18:09] The.Shovel: but the issue would be in having to manufacture unique parts for the expensive weapon and reactor
  229. [09.05.2019 22:18:18] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Hence the funding.
  230. [09.05.2019 22:18:24] The.Shovel: off-the-shelf parts are my way to cut costs
  231. [09.05.2019 22:18:36] The.Shovel: and repairs can happen more easily in all corners of Sirius
  232. [09.05.2019 22:18:50] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Smart thinking.
  233. [09.05.2019 22:18:59] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: You can operate more independently that way.
  234. [09.05.2019 22:19:14] The.Shovel: absolutely, a ship that isn't affiliated with any concrete faction
  235. [09.05.2019 22:19:21] The.Shovel: and parts which are recognizable
  236. [09.05.2019 22:19:30] The.Shovel: making the design look inconspicuous
  237. [09.05.2019 22:19:57] The.Shovel: back to basics, as they say
  238. [09.05.2019 22:20:13] The.Shovel: the effectiveness of the gun will lie in its tracking ability
  239. [09.05.2019 22:20:27] The.Shovel: imagine a sphere inside a socket, much like an eye
  240. [09.05.2019 22:20:30] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: It's not going to be fixed? I take it you're adapting the Liberty-style Lance cannons.
  241. [09.05.2019 22:20:41] The.Shovel: this is different
  242. [09.05.2019 22:20:46] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Ah. Go on then.
  243. [09.05.2019 22:20:56] The.Shovel: it is, essentially, an oculus... a sphere, that produces antimatter
  244. [09.05.2019 22:21:21] The.Shovel: it is able to rotate in all a cone
  245. [09.05.2019 22:21:26] The.Shovel: of roughly 22 degrees
  246. [09.05.2019 22:21:33] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Ahhh.
  247. [09.05.2019 22:21:36] The.Shovel: so it can track any target in front of the ship
  248. [09.05.2019 22:21:54] The.Shovel: it will have a great advantage than any staticly mounted weapon
  249. [09.05.2019 22:22:23] The.Shovel: its refire rate could be greater too, given that the first field tests prove it's safe to operate this way
  250. [09.05.2019 22:22:41] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: What about its output potential?
  251. [09.05.2019 22:22:42] The.Shovel: the damage per shot will not be very high, but the probability for a direct hit will
  252. [09.05.2019 22:23:10] The.Shovel: I would rather shoot fast and hit 50% of the time, than shoot one shot each minute and miss for that amount
  253. [09.05.2019 22:23:21] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: And considering you've got the increased rate of fire, you'll be able to maintain suppression on a target.
  254. [09.05.2019 22:23:30] The.Shovel: exactly
  255. [09.05.2019 22:23:45] The.Shovel: the more a target feels under fire, the safer i am while chasing said target
  256. [09.05.2019 22:24:05] The.Shovel: it is the same reason that I have currently bought a full 9 set of Solaris Cruiser Turrets
  257. [09.05.2019 22:24:28] The.Shovel: keeping bombers and fighters at bay, while I can at the same time rain missiles and mortars on heavy targets
  258. [09.05.2019 22:25:07] The.Shovel: it will be a heavy project to complete, but it will be worth it
  259. [09.05.2019 22:25:08] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: An effective method of long range assault. Your point defenses must agitate the hell out of any snubcraft.
  260. [09.05.2019 22:25:31] The.Shovel: hell it does, I have had attempts on my life and all of them failed so far
  261. [09.05.2019 22:25:39] The.Shovel: thanks to the current setup I have
  262. [09.05.2019 22:26:07] The.Shovel: gotta keep those assailants occupied and scared, so I can live to tell the tale
  263. [09.05.2019 22:26:21] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I wouldn't risk trying with fighters or bombers honestly. One scan is enough to recognize my odds are not good.
  264. [09.05.2019 22:26:41] The.Shovel: snubs are a pain to deal with
  265. [09.05.2019 22:27:04] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: That's why we've got Predator.
  266. [09.05.2019 22:27:08] The.Shovel: I can handle probably up to 2 at a time without breaking a sweat
  267. [09.05.2019 22:27:16] The.Shovel: but if there are 3 or more, this is when it gets scary
  268. [09.05.2019 22:27:30] The.Shovel: with 4, I could be considered toast
  269. [09.05.2019 22:27:36] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: You've got a Mortar, no?
  270. [09.05.2019 22:27:43] The.Shovel: I do have one, yes
  271. [09.05.2019 22:27:46] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Have you turned it on snubcraft yet?
  272. [09.05.2019 22:27:51] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: It's a good deterrent.
  273. [09.05.2019 22:28:00] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: A loud bang and suddenly their wingman isn't there anymore.
  274. [09.05.2019 22:28:10] The.Shovel: I have never hit a snubcraft with it, but I have pulverized some unlucky guy with a missile
  275. [09.05.2019 22:28:19] The.Shovel: I imagine the damage is roughly the same
  276. [09.05.2019 22:28:19] Death: RNC|Rotluchs was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
  277. [09.05.2019 22:28:37] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Oof. I wonder why he didn't make use of his countermeasures.
  278. [09.05.2019 22:28:39] The.Shovel: the missile didn't hit directly, but my cruise disruptor detonated it near the target
  279. [09.05.2019 22:28:46] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Ha!
  280. [09.05.2019 22:28:48] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Well played.
  281. [09.05.2019 22:29:00] The.Shovel: I cannot imagine doing this otherwise
  282. [09.05.2019 22:29:20] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Just yesterday we put the Achlys through its first hyperspace raid.
  283. [09.05.2019 22:29:31] The.Shovel: how did that go
  284. [09.05.2019 22:29:46] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Against a lone Resheph, the combined firepower of the Lewis cannons obliterated the cruiser without it returning fire.
  285. [09.05.2019 22:29:58] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: In other words - They didn't stand a chance.
  286. [09.05.2019 22:30:08] The.Shovel: Those order types never learn to stay clear when they need to
  287. [09.05.2019 22:30:17] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Oh. We went right down the belly of the beast.
  288. [09.05.2019 22:30:24] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Jumped into Minor and hunted for them.
  289. [09.05.2019 22:30:31] The.Shovel: God, I hate them asking questions like they are the police of this galaxy
  290. [09.05.2019 22:30:50] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I actually spoke with their Grand Admiral in person a few weeks ago after three years of silence and death threats.
  291. [09.05.2019 22:31:04] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Did you know he thinks he's literally immortal?
  292. [09.05.2019 22:31:07] The.Shovel: Im sure he's a charming person to speak to
  293. [09.05.2019 22:31:17] The.Shovel: I love that type
  294. [09.05.2019 22:31:36] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: "I survived ALL of this by hiding under my desk and running away! I'm UNSTOPPABLE!"
  295. [09.05.2019 22:31:37] The.Shovel: their ego is something of a fascinating thing to look at
  296. [09.05.2019 22:32:12] The.Shovel: If I was a scientist, I would be interested to look into how one can develop an ego bigger than the mass of a superheavy black
  297. [09.05.2019 22:32:14] The.Shovel: hole
  298. [09.05.2019 22:32:33] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Narcissism. We had a neuroscientist working with us before he uh... Tried to kill everyone with toxic gas.
  299. [09.05.2019 22:32:55] The.Shovel: reminds me of those zealots, worshiping nomads back there in Omicron Delta
  300. [09.05.2019 22:33:06] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Which ones? Oracles or the Commune?
  301. [09.05.2019 22:33:07] The.Shovel: not going back to that Freeport any time soon, that's for sure
  302. [09.05.2019 22:33:26] The.Shovel: Well, I didn't get any business cards out of them, but they did fly in Maltese ships
  303. [09.05.2019 22:33:39] The.Shovel: oddly enough, I thought them to be of the Maltese Navy
  304. [09.05.2019 22:33:56] The.Shovel: turns out, they are some shady sort of turncoats, flying ships much like mine
  305. [09.05.2019 22:34:01] The.Shovel: newer, of course...
  306. [09.05.2019 22:34:14] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Commune.
  307. [09.05.2019 22:34:26] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: They're the remnants of the Samarran Raiders.
  308. [09.05.2019 22:34:42] The.Shovel: The no-fire-zone might be the rule, but I think it's really my cloak that let me get away from this alive
  309. [09.05.2019 22:34:56] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: We chased after them today actually.
  310. [09.05.2019 22:35:01] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: That's who we went looking for in Liberty.
  311. [09.05.2019 22:35:17] The.Shovel: bah, and I thought those things happened only around the Omicrons...
  312. [09.05.2019 22:35:26] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: They go wherever they can sow the most chaos.
  313. [09.05.2019 22:35:30] The.Shovel: is there no safe place nowadays from crazed cults and things like this...
  314. [09.05.2019 22:35:41] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Sometimes you need to stand and fight.
  315. [09.05.2019 22:35:44] Death: Xtro was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
  316. [09.05.2019 22:35:53] The.Shovel: this needs to be fixed, nature has a way of auto-correcting itself
  317. [09.05.2019 22:36:03] The.Shovel: and sometimes I really want to help it do just that
  318. [09.05.2019 22:36:12] The.Shovel: by blasting those fools into muons
  319. [09.05.2019 22:36:32] The.Shovel: gotta help nature sometimes, those people are mistakes
  320. [09.05.2019 22:36:50] The.Shovel: they just won't leave guys like me alone, who never did anything to offend them
  321. [09.05.2019 22:37:01] The.Shovel: now I take offence in that, personally
  322. [09.05.2019 22:37:04] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Some are, but unfortunately nature has a way of making them regardless of if you remove them or not.
  323. [09.05.2019 22:37:22] The.Shovel: I think they make themselves
  324. [09.05.2019 22:37:31] The.Shovel: and nature is the correcting order
  325. [09.05.2019 22:37:32] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Or people make them by accident through actions.
  326. [09.05.2019 22:37:39] The.Shovel: that comes in after they mess up big time
  327. [09.05.2019 22:38:13] The.Shovel: one thing is certain, if I see those types, I either run or start blastin'
  328. [09.05.2019 22:38:16] The.Shovel: no questions asked
  329. [09.05.2019 22:38:28] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Naturally. They're obviously not going to do the asking themselves.
  330. [09.05.2019 22:38:30] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Heh.
  331. [09.05.2019 22:38:51] The.Shovel: as for the Gaian situation, better stay clear now that they have some big ass firepower
  332. [09.05.2019 22:39:08] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Indeed. They may try and overwhelm you with a Destroyer in the future.
  333. [09.05.2019 22:39:34] The.Shovel: I had met two types in Claymores who wanted to "duel" me, whatever that means
  334. [09.05.2019 22:39:49] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: It's some sort of honor-bound code that many Sirians adopt.
  335. [09.05.2019 22:39:52] The.Shovel: wouldnt it be a "trio"... who knows, math is nothing nowadays
  336. [09.05.2019 22:40:09] The.Shovel: two versus one, heck, not interested
  337. [09.05.2019 22:40:16] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: A warped vision where duels are duels so long as someone has an advantage
  338. [09.05.2019 22:40:28] Tip: The world of Freelancer is full of ambiguity just like real life is. Not all characters showing up as hostile are your enemies. Likewise - not all characters showing up as neutral are your friends.
  339. [09.05.2019 22:40:45] The.Shovel: what gets it even more warped is the idea that "I couldnt possibly refuse it"
  340. [09.05.2019 22:40:50] The.Shovel: as if they were offering me money or something
  341. [09.05.2019 22:41:13] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Yeah. Some people just don't grasp it. We had one guy charge at a line of nine fighters trying to fight all of them.
  342. [09.05.2019 22:41:25] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Even the local authorities were confused.
  343. [09.05.2019 22:41:33] The.Shovel: must be quite "green" the thing they are smoking
  344. [09.05.2019 22:41:57] The.Shovel: "make the planet X green", "wear green", "be more in tune with the green..."
  345. [09.05.2019 22:41:59] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Needless to say, he lasted seconds before a missile from the Predator swatted him out of the air.
  346. [09.05.2019 22:42:11] The.Shovel: he went "green", then
  347. [09.05.2019 22:43:01] The.Shovel: if you meet gaians nowadays, what do you usually do
  348. [09.05.2019 22:43:15] The.Shovel: do you show 'em who's boss, or do you ask questions first
  349. [09.05.2019 22:43:33] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Depends on what they're doing, I suppose. Usually, we shoot them due to pre-existing hostilities.
  350. [09.05.2019 22:43:40] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: We destroyed their outpost in this system.
  351. [09.05.2019 22:43:48] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Klaksvik,
  352. [09.05.2019 22:43:52] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I think?
  353. [09.05.2019 22:43:54] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Yeah.
  354. [09.05.2019 22:43:56] The.Shovel: The money those types have is really astounding to think about
  355. [09.05.2019 22:44:11] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I believe they're receiving private funding from Government agencies.
  356. [09.05.2019 22:44:15] The.Shovel: they must be selling that green all over the place
  357. [09.05.2019 22:44:20] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Gaians and Bretonians cooperating is not common.
  358. [09.05.2019 22:44:23] The.Shovel: and we thought Malta was doing okay with Cardamine before
  359. [09.05.2019 22:44:41] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Pfft. No. I don't think Gaians are interested in that. They smuggle artifacts.
  360. [09.05.2019 22:44:46] The.Shovel: I see who the real drug lords are, those are called "Gaians.."
  361. [09.05.2019 22:44:59] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Save the trees. Shoot the civilians. Those are the Gaians.
  362. [09.05.2019 22:45:10] The.Shovel: they produce so much green, their engines get fueled by it
  363. [09.05.2019 22:45:19] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Ha. I've been curious about their hybrid design.
  364. [09.05.2019 22:45:30] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I don't understand how it is more efficient if it requires the same amount of fuel.
  365. [09.05.2019 22:45:52] The.Shovel: its so much of it, the greenhouse effect will be creating a new nebula sometime in a hundred years around Bretonia
  366. [09.05.2019 22:46:10] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Maybe they'll be happy if Bretonia looks green instead of brown.
  367. [09.05.2019 22:46:41] The.Shovel: imagine the effects of burning marijuana en masse, flying those claymores and whatnot in New London or whatever other planet
  368. [09.05.2019 22:46:53] The.Shovel: talk about an upcoming "high society"
  369. [09.05.2019 22:47:05] The.Shovel: pair that with their sense of entitlement
  370. [09.05.2019 22:47:19] The.Shovel: and we really gotta ask ourselves "how high" can we go
  371. [09.05.2019 22:48:15] The.Shovel: one thing is for damn sure, I won't be lingering around this part of Sirius if I hear they developed battleships at some point
  372. [09.05.2019 22:48:28] The.Shovel: that's when you know, the universe is at an end
  373. [09.05.2019 22:49:00] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I'd hope not. I like this universe.
  374. [09.05.2019 22:49:20] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I'd really prefer it doesn't end as long as I'm kind of alive, you know?
  375. [09.05.2019 22:49:22] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: That'd suck.
  376. [09.05.2019 22:50:05] The.Shovel: it will take gaians developing battleships first for it to end
  377. [09.05.2019 22:50:12] The.Shovel: and it may be up to us to prevent that
  378. [09.05.2019 22:50:31] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Well yeah. Bretonia kind of let them in the door and started protecting them. They might be closer than we think.
  379. [09.05.2019 22:50:33] The.Shovel: whatever bases they might want to do that in, need to be evicted forcefully
  380. [09.05.2019 22:51:04] The.Shovel: just like the Wilde got evicted from Coronado
  381. [09.05.2019 22:51:13] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Don't remind me.
  382. [09.05.2019 22:51:32] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I was there for that. I have no fond memories of being shot in the back by the Crayter Republic after saving their hides-
  383. [09.05.2019 22:51:34] A/)-ACV-Achlys: for three months.
  384. [09.05.2019 22:51:34] The.Shovel: it was fun times, until the CR decided they wanted to shoot us, commie-style
  385. [09.05.2019 22:51:38] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Yeah.
  386. [09.05.2019 22:51:47] The.Shovel: court-martial-style
  387. [09.05.2019 22:51:57] The.Shovel: without the court part
  388. [09.05.2019 22:52:00] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Oh well. We'll just steal some of their things until they apologize. It worked once, it'll work again.
  389. [09.05.2019 22:52:10] The.Shovel: not going to the Barrier Gate any time soon, thats for sure
  390. [09.05.2019 22:52:15] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: It's not safe, anyway.
  391. [09.05.2019 22:52:21] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: What's your stance with The Order?
  392. [09.05.2019 22:52:30] The.Shovel: mostly negative
  393. [09.05.2019 22:52:42] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: We recently evicted a Battlegroup from this system. They contacted us to let us know they were leaving.
  394. [09.05.2019 22:52:42] The.Shovel: I have shot at their fighters who turned hostile on me
  395. [09.05.2019 22:52:45] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: And asked us to leave them be.
  396. [09.05.2019 22:53:02] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: They've since relocated to Coronado and it might not be wise for you to be around them if they're not friendly.
  397. [09.05.2019 22:53:04] The.Shovel: The Order has no reason NOT to shoot me
  398. [09.05.2019 22:53:10] The.Shovel: my ship is of Maltese origin
  399. [09.05.2019 22:53:22] The.Shovel: and my transponder is nothing they care about
  400. [09.05.2019 22:53:44] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: They care about very little.
  401. [09.05.2019 22:53:48] The.Shovel: whatever questions they may ask me, I have no answer that can get me out of trouble
  402. [09.05.2019 22:53:50] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Unless it appeased their Grand Admiral.
  403. [09.05.2019 22:54:21] The.Shovel: I know why they call it "grand admiral"
  404. [09.05.2019 22:54:42] The.Shovel: its the short way of saying "delusioned with grandeur"
  405. [09.05.2019 22:56:29] The.Shovel: I will turn in for the "night", its high time I had a full cycle of sleep
  406. [09.05.2019 22:56:31] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Pretty much, yeah.
  407. [09.05.2019 22:56:41] The.Shovel: Will talk to you soon
  408. [09.05.2019 22:56:41] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: Alright. I need to visit with Raven.
  409. [09.05.2019 22:56:55] A/)-ACV-Achlys: L: I'll let her know about our deal. You'll find some apartments set aside for you.
  410. [09.05.2019 22:56:58] The.Shovel: send her my regards
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