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Sep 11, 2015 H.Hornblower link
Scout Report: New Guild

11SEP15

Friendly Neighborhood Trade Guild(FNTG) is a new guild whose chartered activities are: trading between stations, selling products to other players, mining, hive combat, Deneb, queen hunting, Capture the Cargo(CtC), and manufacturing. They currently enjoy guild wide warranty for safe passage with Family Galactic Travel(FAMY) and conquerable station access by their current owners Skygge Vakter(SKV). This guild is now believed to be founded by a seasoned third party not affiliated with the SKV-FAMY-ITAN axis and is recommended to novice pilots seeking to explore the non-combat aspects of the VO universe.

As recently has yesterday a FNTG pilot was attacked by an SKV pilot, calling into question the integrity of SKV's command & control structure. It remains to be seen how this ultra-nationalist guild rationalizes granting station access to a guild inclusive of Sercos. As always, FAMY is honoring their temporary Non-Aggression Pact and is expected to, so long as payment is rendered.

Estrian Prosis of the Coalition of Itan(ITAN) has indicated he will allow passage through Sedina B8 only to non-Serco members provided their nation stations reflect a subjective Itani leaning. Even then it is recommended that FNTG pilots maintain an appropriately reverent tone on global net 100, as even the smallest verbal slight have been known to provoke hostilities.

FNTG's founder/commander flies under the call sign "Bubba Lovesponge." The two Lieutenants, "Graeco" and "Larxis" can act as recruiters and should be contacted for inquiries. They are not known to have any technological trading capabilities or advanced mining surveys. They are regarded as neutral and an excellent starter guild for novice pilots. More detailed information can be found under their thread: Friendly Neighborhood Trading Guild.

H.Hornblower
Cavalry Scout
The Guild of Free Traders
Sep 11, 2015 Rhine link
As recently has yesterday a FNTG pilot was attacked by an SKV pilot, calling into question the integrity of SKV's command & control structure.

This is acceptable if the Pilot was a Serco.
FNTG pretty much allows Nationalism whilst keeping their Neutrality (which -in my point of view- is hard to maintain if you allow Nationalism in a Neutral Trade Guild)

SKV and FNTG has come into an agreement, which allows "SKV Pilots to kill Serco members of FNTG".

Note: I don't speak for BOAT on this one.
Sep 11, 2015 bojansplash link
Let me repeat what was stated before in the FNTG thread.

SKV is giving friendly & honest traders startup guild some leeway.

According to their charter, they are quite aware that their members engaging in Deneb & ctc will be targeted and shot. SKV is fine with this, we will eliminate anyone caught redhanded but we will also allow them to do their friendly neighborhood trading activities without interfering.

If actions of a FNTG pilot, that has allegedly been shot by SKV, provoked SKV armed response it is unfortunate but still within our policy regarding FNTG activities.

SKV Command
Sep 11, 2015 Rhine link
@bojan
Srry for posting the wrong info
Sep 11, 2015 Kierky link
Are you like.. whatever.. delusional?

How do you get this:
"Estrian Prosis of the Coalition of Itan(ITAN) has indicated he will allow passage through Sedina B8 only to non-Serco members provided their nation stations reflect a subjective Itani leaning."

from this:
"Neutral Trader Guilds"
(ones I have no formal agreements with, who proclaim and appear to be neutral traders)

All neutral guilds must try to the best of their ability to maintain Itani-Serco Neutral standings.
If Itani standing falls below -400, I will shoot them.
Under highest licence 3 players will not be shot as a courtesy irrespective of nations and standings.


This means I allow all members to pass though so long as their Itani standing isn't terrible.
This would also be true for TGFT but your refusal to issue an apology on the leadership front is calling into question your ability to keep your newbs safe. TGFT values being a stubborn git over doing something to protect your guild. Figures.
Sep 11, 2015 Sieger link
Quick remark: Rhine is probably just the new name of RoboticalMechanicalJeb/w/e the name was. That is Vladdy, by the way.

He is the dude who keeps wanting to be friends with SKV but way more oftan than not they make fun of him or hit him with a baseball bat. Unpleasant, if you ask me.
Sep 11, 2015 aaronund link
Where is the scout report exactly?
Sep 11, 2015 Rhine link
@Sieger
?

I think you might've mistaked me for someone else (RMJ is my suicidal psycho brother)
Sep 30, 2015 H.Hornblower link
Scout Report: Defense of Free Trade

Foreword:
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I am pleading with you with tears in my eyes: If you **** with me, I'll kill you all."

Major General James Mattis
21st Century Earth

Captains Log
Captain Fluffy, TGFT

"Yes, I want to trade, manufacture, sell to other [pilots] but right now...I am perfectly happy to pad my credit balance with asinine escort missions while looking for people to shoot."
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TGFT After Action Report:

TGFT pilot 'Grizzly SpaceBear' reported contact with FAMY pilot in Odia System. TGFT pilots 'Galanoth' and 'Ason' arrived and reinforced. FAMY pilot did not break contact and faired poorly until second FAMY pilot and FAMY CO arrived in sector. Using explosive ordinance TGFT pilots pressured enemy to relocate to system wormhole. Despite a protracted engagement at a neutral sector, FAMY faired no better and their CO broke contact. Estimated KIA to FAMY: 15 with 5-6 TGFT KIA. FAMY pilot was so impressed with valor of 'Grizzly SpaceBear' he promised 48 hours safe passage in recognition of martial prowess.

TGFT Pilot 'Galanoth' engaged Big Red One[ONE] pilot in honor duel but was ambushed by second ONE pilot. Despite this honor violation, TGFT pilot emerged victorious. Of note is the energy weapons used by TGFT pilot were neutron blasters mkiis, whereas ONE weapons were law enforcement neutron blasters.
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Some will read these words and paint the actions of our pilots as aggressive and predatory. Nothing could be further from the truth.

FAMY has declared de facto war on TGFT pilots by refusing to accept warranty payments. Where as TGFT pilots have always been free to engage, flee, or pay known hostiles as decided by the individual. It as if a personal vendetta overrides the larger profit motive.

ONE has been approached to declare a truce so as to focus on our common enemy, but to no effect. It seems as if ONE is content to divide their limited forces amongst two fronts and perform poorly, rather the focus their efforts against their aged old enemy.

So be it. Let it be known that The Guild of Free Traders will engage in offensive military actions against those deemed potentially hostile. We are traders first and foremost, but not afraid to defend the safe passage of all trade lanes.
Sep 30, 2015 yodaofborg link
TL;DR Version:

Wah wah wah - everyone shoots us, everyone hates us. i think we should go and eat worms. big ones, fat ones, eensie weensy squeesy ones. see how they wiggle and squirm.
Sep 30, 2015 RoboticMechanicalJeb link
*Gates of Hell open behind me*

Good luck getting through Serco Space.

*Evil Maniacal laughter* *Demons chanting: Murder* *Every Itani Nationalist hunting me* *Every TGFT screaming in Gas Chambers*

TGFT WILL FALL!!!!!
Sep 30, 2015 Kierky link
"The Guild of Free Traders will engage in offensive military actions"

lol. You've truly lost it.

ONE is at war with TGFT.
RED is at war with TGFT.
SKV is at war with TGFT.
I am at war with TGFT.

Good luck.

"Of note is the energy weapons used by TGFT pilot were neutron blasters mkiis, whereas ONE weapons were law enforcement neutron blasters. "

Mark 2 Neutrons are excellent. claiming that you were somehow disadvantaged by the use of such neutrons is pure nonsense.

"TGFT pilot 'Grizzly SpaceBear'"

AKA: The Axiom, sucking on Ecka's left nipple.

"ONE has been approached to declare a truce so as to focus on our common enemy, but to no effect. It seems as if ONE is content to divide their limited forces amongst two fronts and perform poorly, rather the focus their efforts against their aged old enemy."

So you've managed to piss ONE off too? So much that they'd not help you shoot Itan? Shock horror.
Sep 30, 2015 TheRedSpy link
RED isn't at war with TGFT, they're just a declared Itani supporter guild which are KOS pilot discretionary. The fact that they're now at war with the same people they used to be supporters of is their own stupid doing.

The fact is that attempts at diplomacy with TGFT were such a souring experience I'd be unlikely to ever attempt it again. I know dirty was similarly soured by the experience so he feels the same way.

I'm sure ecka, tsreknor and lisa don't give a cork-hat about RED anymore but thanks for the mention I guess.

Lulz.
Sep 30, 2015 greenwall link
Good report, Horn! Keep up the good work.
Sep 30, 2015 jordanmorgan14f link
Lol @EP

RED is extinct. We don't give a shit about ONE, We don't give a shit about you, I continue to PVP you because it helps me get better, I could just run and continue on my way. You're really just annoying when I try to do a mission or something. Yawn. We aren't even worried about SKV/FAMY, we are just at war, and not having access to the stations is annoying. Really you are all just annoying. Get your head out of your asses. There is no "Destroying TGFT" lol. You are like flies buzzing in our ears. Simply annoying. Keep measuring success at VO with pks and station access. We will be busy building our already massive dent army, getting rich, and actually having fun with our guildmates instead of going on ethical tirades and bjtching about getting /vote muted.
Sep 30, 2015 capt.tightpants link
Interesting. ONE was approached to declare a truce? ONE has been at war with TGFT frorm long before I was a member , so I'm pretty sure that's never going to change.

Before criticizing a pilot for backing up fellow guild member perhaps you should address the "HONOR" in Hound swarming newbs who are declared "pirates" for no other reason than someone wants their pk count to go up without any deaths.

To clarify the TGFT pilot lost the first engagement with ONE before being offered a straight energy fight, which was in fact a 1v1 without interference SVG vs CorVult, in which the ONE pilot in fact used AAPs not law neuts. Indeed he dueled very well and did win that engagement and was so acknowledged for his skill. We give credit where credit is due regardless of current relations with any guild.

Perhaps Hornblower you should verify facts before blowing your own guilds horn, or are you working on your fiction writing skills?
Sep 30, 2015 jordanmorgan14f link
Capt. Tighpants, this is Galanoth and your version is correct. Ithink Hornblower misunderstood my report regarding the situation. We all make mistakes, no harm done. Though I was practically ganked the first fight by A-Dawg in the middle of the duel. All excuses aside you are a fair fightr.
Sep 30, 2015 biretak link
Hoban has always been a fair fighter based on my experience and has improved. I enjoy our interactions. The only unfair thing he ever did was put me on ignore for roleplaying my role.
Oct 01, 2015 RoboticMechanicalJeb link
I remember when I kept on killing Kajaiiata (or something)

It was fun, he unknowingly helped me get my PKs up.
Oct 01, 2015 Pizzasgood link
He didn't know you were killing him? It sounds like you might have been doing it wrong.