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Hardin
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Posted - 2004.01.26 12:38:00 -
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Edited by: Hardin on 26/01/2004 12:40:06
Get out the hankies - this is a sad story.
It was a quiet Saturday morning. I was minding my own business running a few agent missions earning a bit of cash with not a care in the world. Everything was peaceful and tranquil.
I had just got an unusual mission to convey 250 constructions blocks to another station. Unfortunately construction blocks take up large amounts of cargo space so I was obliged to put 8 cargo expanders on my Armageddon in order to fit them all in.
This had the nasty effect of slowing my beautiful ship down to around 70 m/s. However as I was in high sec space in a region with few enemies and just two jumps to make I decided to risk the trip.
I jumped from the station to the gate and discovered that a billboard was unfortunately placed directly between myself and the gate. By the time I noticed the obstruction I was already stuck on it in my very slow ship.
I decided to activate the MWD but it just rocked the ship around in a crazy manner. In fact it took about 3 bursts of the MWD to free myself from the obstruction reducing my cap to under 50%.
Suddenly a warning flashed up. A Biomass pilot in a Megathron had appeared - which was unfortunate as my Corp has an official war with them. With my limited cap and 8 cargo expanders I decided it wasn't the time to fight and headed for the gate using another blast of my MWD to get me there a bit faster.
The Megathron pilot unleashed his drones and short range weapons eating into my shield as I crawled (even with MWD) to the gate.
Luckily I was close enough at this stage to make the jump and I made it into the next system with about 20% of my shield remaining and 35% cap. The system I had jumped to had two stations and I decided it would be wise to dock.
As I had jumped into the system ahead of the pirate, and he had to collect his drones before following, I assumed I would have enough time to make it to dock so I picked a station and entered warp.
This is were sods law stuck again. What I didn't know was the pirate had an autojump to a station in that system and it was an autojump to the very station my slow and battered 'geddon was heading for.
I came out of warp with my cap now even more reduced and found the evil Biomass megathron sitting between me and the station.
I now had a choice - run for station or try and get my slow ass tub aligned and out of there. As there was nothing in front of me to align on I decided to try and get docked.
Unfortunately the 'Geddon didn't make it... The short range battle suited the megathron and his guns and drones ate my shield. My low cap prevented me from activating my XL shield booster more than a couple of times.
My ship went boom mere meters from safety. So close in fact that my pod insta docked. The only good luck I had!
Needless to say I was gutted. As I had been using the ship for 'safe' missions in a 'safe' area where I had never seen an enemy before (and usually was flying around at 1,500 m/s with my overdrives equipped meaning I was normally able to avoid any combat that I didnt want) I had neglected to insure the ship.
Luckily I had enough spare cash to just about pay for a new ship which I duly purchased.
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Hardin
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Posted - 2004.01.26 12:39:00 -
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Part 2:
The next morning I was conducting missions in my new 'Geddon when I came across the Biomass again. Luckily this time I had my ship properly equipped and I got past the pirate before he even scratched my shield.
At this stage I decided to activate a more militarily skilled character of mine flying an Apoc. It was clear that the Biomass pilot was also carrying out missions from a station close to mine and I thought it could be an opportunity to ambush him and get some payback.
After about 20 minutes I had my second character placed across the agents route that the Biomass was following. A short time later he warped in and I opened up with the Apoc's guns inflicting over 1,500 points of damge in the first volley.
Unfortunately, the Biomass pilot was too close to the gate and in his MWD equipped Megathron was able to jump past. A short time later he came past again and I followed him to the next gate. He was waiting with drones deployed at the gate (ready to jump out if things got hairy) and they did get hairy - only it was for me after I accidentally hit the stargate and got opened up on by the sentries.
I decided to dock to make some repairs and called on some corp mates to help catch the cheeky pirate. Two colleagues in an Apoc and another 'Geddon joined me.
We again straddled the pirate's agent route and waited for him to pass by. Three times he MWD'd past us - twice appearing as a DERELICT. We had webbers but unfortunately on each occasion the pirate landed just outside the 10k webber range.
Finally we setup another ambush. He skipped past once and we got a few shots off but he was again outside web range. We knew he would be back any second so we prepared our trap, praying that this time he would land within range of the webbers.
In he warped and yippee - he was perfectly placed to be webbed. I opened fire... BUT... in the five minutes since we had last engaged the pirate he had docked and CHANGED CORPORATION!
Now you could say why hadn't we noticed... but in the midst of action it is not always the first thing that springs to mind... and as the pirate had jumped through our blockade as DERELICT at least a couple of times earlier the red tag was not a reliable indication either.
Needless to say Concord was ****ed with us. My colleagues Isiana and Rodj both managed to escape... but unfortunately my Apoc was trapped. I tried to warp out but my ship wouldnt align.
At this stage the pirate somehow ****ed off Concord also. I believe he must have tried to warp scramble Isiana who had not actually opened fire.
The result was one dead Apoc and one dead pirate Megathron.
So there you have it. The story of how I managed to lose two BS in two days! *sob*
Luckily the Apoc was insured (altho not fully) and we did manage to pick up the pirates loot...
I am obviously a bit saddened by this loss and a bit out of pocket - although slightly cheered that the pirate died too...
The main thing though was I had some fun. Now if anyone has a loan for my replacement Apoc fund just let me know 
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s0cks
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Posted - 2004.01.26 12:48:00 -
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Edited by: s0cks on 26/01/2004 12:48:42
We have hit sentry guns and gates with cruise missiles when fighting people at war. never had them open fire on us.
Sure you didn't hit an innocent bystander?
I didn't read your whole post, but seems you got pretty unlucky in the first part. Maybe running agent missions in a more agile cruiser would be better suited....
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Hardin
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Posted - 2004.01.26 12:53:00 -
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Yeah a cruiser is better for running agent missions if you are running one or two agents.
However I often have 5 simultaneous missions on the go so need the cargo space and the BS also makes some of the kill missions easier 
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Toulak
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Posted - 2004.01.26 12:56:00 -
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In he warped and yippee - he was perfectly placed to be webbed. I opened fire... BUT... in the five minutes since we had last engaged the pirate he had docked and CHANGED CORPORATION!
Doesnt surprise me one bit coming from a Biomass pilot, real low tactics, and they just dont give a crap.
Sorry to hear of your loss Hardin, at least he got pwned by Concord too, that'll teach the lil dik.
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Lianhaun
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Posted - 2004.01.26 12:57:00 -
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Poor Poor Hardin 
Its still a funny story, except for the second part..that was rather lame of the pirate.
This is not a hijack
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Judicator
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Posted - 2004.01.26 12:58:00 -
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Edited by: Judicator on 26/01/2004 12:59:56
Edited by: Judicator on 26/01/2004 12:59:02
Changing corporation, how low can you go!
Also, I can supply you with some shiney disco balls if you like.
Oh, and 
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darth solo
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Posted - 2004.01.26 13:02:00 -
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hahahahha, good story mate.
we all make stupid mistakes in this game, losing 2 BS ships hurts, but you seem to have taken it well.
i hear about alot of experienced players making bad mistakes, we all do it:).
Look at sallys video of our blockade in vale, when we didnt set webs to autorepeat, pretty much says it all:)....... Im sure thats a bug:(.
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Jacob Molari
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Posted - 2004.01.26 13:34:00 -
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Hardin,
I heard the story already.
It goes both ways, several corps have been hunting Bio-mass guys doing agent missions in high sec space. Bladerunners come to mind.
They've nailed a few of us, so some of our guys are running interference...
They have even "blockaded" New Caldari!!! Imagine that, a 1.0 system.
I'm just trying to say, it goes both ways. Our pilots have been surprised and ganked too... at least you only faced one enemy BS. Most of the time when we lost ships, we were not so fortunate.
Best I can suggest is to keep your head about you, and do not ever do agent missions AFK. Plan escape routes. Yada yada yada.
Molari out.
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Kurenin
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Posted - 2004.01.26 13:35:00 -
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What a waste of the beautiful master peices that are the amarrian battleships
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DREAMWORKS
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Posted - 2004.01.26 13:36:00 -
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Leaving a corporation is an offence, i would atleast petition him to make sure.
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Jacob Molari
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Posted - 2004.01.26 13:37:00 -
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Btw Hardin,
You are right, he warp scrambled the wrong person, figuring he was fired upon by that person, and concord owned him.
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DB Preacher
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Posted - 2004.01.26 13:42:00 -
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I'm just trying to say, it goes both ways. Our pilots have been surprised and ganked too... at least you only faced one enemy BS. Most of the time when we lost ships, we were not so fortunate.
I agree with you there Molari, however I hope the pilot quitting Biomass hasn't been let back in instantly after quitting your corporation.
In my personal opinion, quitting a corporation in order to get past a war is a complete farce.
War's should remain with you for at least three days after you quit a corp.
Hardin, first time was unlucky but hey, that happens to the best of us. Second time wasn't your fault in the slightest. I think joshua would agree with you there ;)
Good luck sorting out a replacement.
dbp
(P.S. FIVE agent missions???  )
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Gaius Kador
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Posted - 2004.01.26 15:57:00 -
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Hardin is teh agent roxor ;)
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j0sephine
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Posted - 2004.01.26 19:09:00 -
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"(P.S. FIVE agent missions??? )"
... *clears throat* try six-eight >>;
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DigitalCommunist
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Posted - 2004.01.26 19:23:00 -
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leaving a corp to avoid war is an offence, petition to get your apoc back
nice story btw
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Gyrn Fzirth
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Posted - 2004.01.26 19:33:00 -
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I'm just trying to say, it goes both ways. Our pilots have been surprised and ganked too... at least you only faced one enemy BS. Most of the time when we lost ships, we were not so fortunate.
The difference is the other corps don't quit their corporation to get out of enemy fire during a war :/
In fact, Mr. Molari, I remember you jumping into 93p as a member of The Scope corporation - Darth Solo, myself and Shadowthrone (I believe) were right there as you jumped in.
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Hardin
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Posted - 2004.01.26 19:48:00 -
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leaving a corp to avoid war is an offence, petition to get your apoc back
nice story btw
Thx 
and with regard the offence its not according to CCP (even tho its being fixed next patch )
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Skillz
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Posted - 2004.01.26 19:56:00 -
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Hardin.
You Sir have done a Treylon.
Reasons:
1) He's a derelict, you somehow find out he's he by looking at the derelict's infomation.
Then you'd know he changed corporation.
2) You made a Joshua Calvert and you admit to doing so.
Keep on flaming, lamers.
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j0sephine
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Posted - 2004.01.26 20:15:00 -
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"1) He's a derelict, you somehow find out he's he by looking at the derelict's infomation.
Then you'd know he changed corporation."
... Right-click > Send Message on derelict will open evemail window and tell you the name of the derelict person in its to: field. It'll however not tell you what corporation they belong to.
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Troll Loki
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Posted - 2004.01.26 20:34:00 -
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Hmm...
Leaving the corp to avoid war is a pretty smart tactic
Thats the work of a real pirate
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DB Preacher
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Posted - 2004.01.26 22:25:00 -
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"(P.S. FIVE agent missions??? )"
... *clears throat* try six-eight >>;
No way...
I'm soooo not paying you enough attention 
dbp
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Skillz
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Posted - 2004.01.26 22:32:00 -
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Right click on the ship. You see his avatar's face, click on face.
Keep on flaming, lamers.
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Tenacha Khan
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Posted - 2004.01.26 23:45:00 -
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Hmm...
Leaving the corp to avoid war is a pretty smart tactic
Thats the work of a real pirate
Inspired by EV
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Jash Illian
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Posted - 2004.01.27 00:01:00 -
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Quote:
Quote:
"(P.S. FIVE agent missions??? )"
... *clears throat* try six-eight >>;
No way...
I'm soooo not paying you enough attention
dbp
Good 
I mean its like you want corporations to oblige each other like its sex or something. Pffft I would rather **** my enemy.- Rohann
Be careful out there. That other guy waiting in the queue for the gate MIGHT be a baby-munching frock-burner, YOU JUST DON'T KNOW!- Lallante |
j0sephine
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Posted - 2004.01.27 04:31:00 -
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"Right click on the ship. You see his avatar's face, click on face."
Try it, that doesn't work on derelict. The info will only list ship data, there's no face to click on and get the pilot's details.
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Hardin
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Posted - 2004.01.27 09:58:00 -
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Yep, had another DERELICT incident last night just after I read your post Skillz and I did what you said - it still did not show the Corp... and it also delayed me opening fire for a few secs while I looked...
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DB Preacher
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Posted - 2004.01.27 12:33:00 -
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Quote:
Quote:
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"(P.S. FIVE agent missions??? )"
... *clears throat* try six-eight >>;
No way...
I'm soooo not paying you enough attention
dbp
Good
Good?
You geddorf ma j0sephine!
dbp
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Crias Taylor
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Posted - 2004.01.27 17:42:00 -
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Surely this must be the same megathon DERELICT I see running around systems that are pretty secure. If so, contact me in game and I can tell you where I see him a LOT.
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Falhofnir
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Posted - 2004.01.27 18:22:00 -
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Right click on the ship. You see his avatar's face, click on face.
derelicts ships infosheets don't show the avatar button, you nublar trollzor.
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