BATTLENET 12:19 <ERIS> The Lantallian has returned to Sword Fleet. LMG troops enroute to Horizon.
12:24 <IMPSEC Actual> @Cmdr Carver Thank you for dealing with those runaways, though its disappointing that some slipped past your net. I'm sure they'll turn up once we go over that ship. Get your men planet side asap and support Davidson.
12:39 <IMPSEC Actual> @Cmdr Terren, @Cmdr Nought, I have received all the data I need from AOS. You're clear to vacate the station. IMPSEC officers are enroute to relieve you. Once Horizon is green Sword Fleet will be moving out to Armstrong. Proceed to Armstrong and clear a path for Sword Fleet. Scan all ships you come across and report any suspicious activity.
13:20 <ERIS> ALERT! Demonstrations in the Horizon Atrium are becoming increasingly violent. Protesters have barricaded the Atrium block. I am also picking up numerous combat rifles and small arms held throughout the crowd. Proceed with caution, Commanders.
11:11 <ERIS> @Cmdr Davidson Transports have arrived on Horizon and your mechs are on the ground. IMPSEC have secured Horizon's landing pad and extracted prisoners, however the local population is in a state of unrest. Protesters have seized Horizon's atrium, the central hub of the installation. Horizon security forces are currently standing down, and IMPSEC has withdrawn to the landing pad.
11:12 <IMPSEC Actual> @Cmdr Davidson My forces will keep the LZ secure. Once LMG arrive on site, restore order in the colony. You're clear to arrest agitators and use non-lethal force. Be on the lookout for heavy armaments, and seize any and all weapons. 1mc for each gun found, and 1,000mc for any WMDs confiscated.
11:29 <ERIS> Incoming message from Horizon.
"This is Gerald Bush of the Union of Ashby Miners and Teamsters. What the hell is going on? Are we out of a job or what?"
"Under the circumstances, you are. All mining operations on Horizon are suspended until further notice."
"Further notice? How in the fuck long is that?"
"Until I say otherwise. Tell your people to return to their homes and submit to a weapon sweep. Now clear this channel."
((Carver is ordered to arrest the wanted personnel on the ship, and see the ship return to Ashby. Once back with Sword Fleet, IMPSEC will take the prisoners off your hands.))
"Let me provide you with some clarity, Commander Nought. Walsh is merely a front man for the AMC, as are many in the Ashby Colonial Authority. Now I gave Walsh an opportunity to choose his side. He chose poorly. You're right about one thing, Nought - You all have a job to do. Extract all files from AOS control terminal, or is that going to be an issue?
"Commander Carver, execute all arrest warrants on that ship. It's likely Walsh has absconded with the remaining AMC board of directors.
Commander Davidson, its a distinct possibility that these miners have some heavy armaments. Be on the lookout and be prepared for use of lethal force."
"This is Chaiman Walsh, hold your fire! IMPSEC is conducting an illegal occupation of Ashby, fabricating evidence, and arresting innocent people! Please, for the love of God, let us go!"
10:26 <ERIS> AMC ship is heading for the FTL Shipping node near the Kentaurus Star.