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Synth Foods, Inc.

## Background

Synth Foods is the Liberty firm responsible for the revolutionary Food product Synth Paste and a highly successful line of Food-producing biodomes.

One of the drivers of Synth Foods' success is that few planets in the Sirius Sector are capable of supporting large-scale agriculture. As a result, food remains one of the basic, but essential, inputs of the Sirius economy.

## Relations

### Allies

* Liberty Navy
* Liberty Police, Inc.
* Liberty Security Force
* Liberty Corporations

### Enemies

* Criminals
* Farmers Alliance
* LWB

## References

1. ↑ Food Rations are a common agricultural product in Sirius.
## Description

Most planets in the Sirius Sector are rich in natural resources, but few are capable of supporting large-scale agriculture. As a result, Food remains one of the basic but essential inputs of the Sirius economy. While a large assortment of foodstuffs is available in the different colonies, Synth Foods has cornered much of the market with its revolutionary Synth Paste. However, the continuing expansion of the colonies guarantees that the ever-increasing demand for Food will keep the market open.
Food Paste

## Background

Synthetic food pastes that Synth Foods grows in its Los Angeles biodomes.

## Trade Routes

* Planet Los Angeles to Planet Manhattan to the Colorado System

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Synth Foods delivers its best in synthetic Food Pastes to Manhattan from its Los Angeles biodomes. From here we head into Colorado - there's a hungry person everywhere, and our goal is to put a tube of **Food Paste** in their hands.* - Synth Foods, Inc. Rumor, Planet Manhattan
Detroit Debris Field

Located in the New York system, this debris field has a lot of Junkers and Liberty Rogue activity. However, there are no known criminal bases in this debris field.

## References

1. ↑ *The LPI 8th patrol wing is assigned to the **Detroit Debris Field**. There are no criminal bases there that we know of, but it is a well-populated area for Rogues and Junkers. The Detroit Field lies on the west side of the system, just beyond Manhattan where they can find cover in the Jersey Debris Fields.* - Liberty Police, Inc. Rumor, Planet Manhattan
Luxury Consumer Goods

**Luxury Consumer Goods** are a luxury commodity in Sirius.

## Description

There are always those with money or influence who demand items that will set them apart from - and above - those without their resources. For such individuals, Luxury Consumer Goods offer the ultimate status symbol and include big-ticket items such as jewelry, designer clothes, and advanced Optronics. All of these items are valuable precisely because they are rare, often fabricated from the most uncommon or difficult-to-obtain resources in the Sirius Sector.
Cardamine

## Background

An illegal drug that is increasingly being used by the young elite of Planet Manhattan. In response to this, the LPI is holding a hard line in putting away any people, youngsters or otherwise, caught in possession of Cardamine or under its influence.

## Reference

1. ↑ **Routine News Report: Drug Abuse on the Rise in Liberty**
Reported on Planet Manhattan

MANHATTAN - A recently conducted independent survey shows increased use of the illegal drug **Cardamine** by the young elite of Manhattan. *"This is alarming news,"* LPI chief, Bill Watkins, said as he responded to questions at a press conference that was called to specificially address the planet's rising **Cardamine** infatuation. Watkins went on to say that LPI cannot and will not make exceptions for youngsters under the influence. *"If we catch them with the drug, we have to put them away,"* he later quoted after being questioned regarding the measures the LPI would take against young Manhattanites that were arrested for possession.
RSL001

*Word has it that you were on Freeport 7. I talked to a Samura transport pilot the other day and he told me that his convoy left the station only minutes before it was attacked. He said that there were reports of unknown ships in the area. That's why Freeport 7 was unprotected when the attack occurred - they had sent most of their fighter protection away. I bet those ships attacked the station. Those Samura guys were lucky to get out alive.* - **Storyline Rumor**, occurs between arrival on Manhattan and the destruction of the RNC Donau
NN11

*I took the job. Juni offered me an old surplus Starflier and a few thousand credits. The ship is old and doesn't have jump gate access, but it's better than nothing. As long as I'm waiting for Lonnigan to recover, I don't mind hanging around in the New York system for a while. The mission itself seems easy enough: escort a convoy of Food and medical supplies from Ft. Bush to Pittsburgh. I don't really know where any of these places are, but she said the mission should be easy. I'm supposed to hook up with the mission CO King in space above Manhattan. Juni said my ship will be moved to the launch pad. All I have to do is get ready and launch into space.* - Edison Trent, **Neural Net Log Entry #11**
Liberty Ale

Presumably one of the common drinks served in Liberty. It is the only drink that is served at the Manhattan Bar. Whether that is because it is widely popular in Liberty or due to some legislation outlawing other kinds of drink is mere speculation.

## References

1. ↑ **Cutscene: Trent Walks into the Manhattan Bar**

	* Trent: A Sidewinder Fang.
	* Manhattan Bartender: All we have is **Liberty Ale**, friend.
	* Trent: Fine.
	* Manhattan Bartender: Her name is Jun'ko Zane. She's a tough one.
	* Trent: Oh? Why's that?
	* Manhattan Bartender: She's LSF: all business - if it's a job you're wanting, that is. On the other hand, if you're looking for something more...
	* Trent: Well, the only thing I'm looking for right now is this drink.
Planet Honshu

## Storyline

Republican Shipping transports Boron from Mainz to Honshu. One of their captains leading a convoy was corrupt and wanted to keep the profits for himself, so he arranged a deal with Edison Trent to sell him the Boron instead.

## References

1. ↑ *It's been six weeks since my last entry. Unfortunately, I couldn't find out anything about alien ruins or uncharted systems. Very frustrating. The only thing I've heard was that there's been sightings of strange ships out near Sigma 17. Who knows. The good news is that I've managed to hook up with a captain of a Republican Shipping convoy. He's transporting a large shipment of Boron from Mainz to **Honshu**, but wants to keep the profits for himself. We agreed to meet on Kurile tomorrow. We'll see, maybe luck is on my side this time.* - Edison Trent, Neural Net Log Entry #3
Xenos

## Background

A criminal faction that doesn't attack Liberty shipping, only Kusari and Rheinland shipping within Liberty space.

Their sole exception to attacking Liberty assets concerns acquiring Side Arms produced at the Detroit Munitions Plant. Xenos have been known to attack the facility directly as well as convoys along the trade lane linking Detroit to the rest of the New York System.

## Bases

Rumor has it that they operate out of the Jersey Debris Fields and that there is a Jump Hole located there.

## References

1. ↑ *The **Xenos** don't usually mess with Liberty shipping, but that all changes when it comes to Side Arms. The **Xenos** love stealing guns, they've been concentrating attacks on the Detroit Munitions Plant for some time now. Ageira is guarding the plant better, so now they're focusing on the Trade Lane between here and Detroit.* - Liberty Police, Inc. Rumor, Planet Manhattan
2. ↑ ***Xenos** are hitting the Trade Lanes surrounding Manhattan. They are moving in from the Jersey Debris Fields; there must be a Jump Hole somewhere within the Jersey. At least they don't really attack Liberty shipping, just Kusari and Rheinland.* - Liberty Police, Inc. Rumor, Planet Manhattan
Liberty Rogues

## Background

One of the criminal factions in Liberty space. There is some speculation that the LPI doesn't actually want to eliminate the Liberty Rogues because their criminals provide a steady source of income both as a constant but manageable threat and by using the captured prisoners at Sugarland and Huntsville. In many cases, the LPI tends to categorize the Rogues as relatively stupid criminals compared to more sophisticated foes like the Lane Hackers

Some of their criminal activity includes kidnapping for ransom, such as when they kidnapped famous Manhattan Sculptor John Frankel and demanded one million credits for his release, to be delivered to a location in the Pittsburgh Debris Field. His family feared that the Rogues may kill him even if they do pay the ransom, showing that the Rogues are not known as being honorable criminals.

## References

1. ↑ *The Rogues are all over New York. Actually, LPI might be out of business if it wasn't for the Rogues. It doesn't matter too much though; some LPI will bring you in for nothing but being in the wrong place at the wrong time. LPI can always use more workers at Sugarland and Huntsville.* - Liberty Police, Inc. Rumor, Planet Manhattan
2. ↑ *The Junkers are criminal dirtbags, but they are smart about it, unlike the Rogues. They have a legitimate cover as scrap collectors, but we know they are as crooked as any other criminal. And they will never give up one of their own. You squeeze a Junker to make him talk about other criminals.* - Liberty Police, Inc. Rumor, Planet Manhattan
3. ↑ **Routine News Report: Famous Manhattan Artist Kidnapped**
Reported on Planet Manhattan

MANHATTAN - In one of their boldest moves yet, the **Liberty Rogues** have kidnapped famous Sculptor John Frankel. He was discovered missing from his apartment two days ago. This afternoon, a ransom demand was received from his captors insisting that a million credits be left within the Pittsburgh Debris Field at a specific location, whereupon he would be released. Frankel's family fears that the Rogues may kill him even if they do pay the ransom.
NN03

*It's been six weeks since my last entry. Unfortunately, I couldn't find out anything about alien ruins or uncharted systems. Very frustrating. The only thing I've heard was that there's been sightings of strange ships out near Sigma 17. Who knows. The good news is that I've managed to hook up with a captain of a Republican Shipping convoy. He's transporting a large shipment of Boron from Mainz to Honshu, but wants to keep the profits for himself. We agreed to meet on Kurile tomorrow. We'll see, maybe luck is on my side this time.* - Edison Trent, **Neural Net Log Entry #3**
LPI-MHT-Rumor4

*The LPI 8th patrol wing is assigned to the Detroit Debris Field. There are no criminal bases there that we know of, but it is a well-populated area for Rogues and Junkers. The Detroit Field lies on the west side of the system, just beyond Manhattan where they can find cover in the Jersey Debris Fields.* - Liberty Police, Inc. **Rumor**, Planet Manhattan
Williams-Creek Medical Center

## Storyline

First responders from the Williams-Creek Medical Center received the Freeport 7 Survivors when they arrived on Planet Manhattan.

## References

1. ↑ **Cutscene: Trent Arrives on Manhattan**

	* Medical Person: We're here from Medical. Is there anyone seriously injured?
	* Trent: One - inside.
<Medical personnel return carrying Sam Lonnigan on a stretcher>

	* Trent: Make sure he lives - he owes me some credits!
	* Medical Person: Your concern is touching. We'll do everything we can. It may take a while.
Sigma 17

One of the Sigma Systems in the Border Worlds.

## Storyline

Freelancer Edison Trent heard rumors of sightings of strange ships in this system.

## References

1. ↑ *It's been six weeks since my last entry. Unfortunately, I couldn't find out anything about alien ruins or uncharted systems. Very frustrating. The only thing I've heard was that there's been sightings of strange ships out near **Sigma 17**. Who knows. The good news is that I've managed to hook up with a captain of a Republican Shipping convoy. He's transporting a large shipment of Boron from Mainz to Honshu, but wants to keep the profits for himself. We agreed to meet on Kurile tomorrow. We'll see, maybe luck is on my side this time.* - Edison Trent, Neural Net Log Entry #3
NN08

*Nice, after all I've been through. The bar here doesn't even carry a Sidewinder Fang. The bartender served me a Liberty Ale - definitely the only one I'll ever drink - but after talking for a while, he gave me something else, which was at least decent. He also pointed me to a Liberty Security Force officer who might have a job for me. Her name is Jun'ko Zane. She's talking to some guy right now. I guess it's okay for me to interrupt and see if she has something for me.* - Edison Trent, **Neural Net Log Entry #8**
Pittsburgh Debris Field

A location in the New York system that is inhabited by the Liberty Rogues. When the Rogues kidnapped famous sculptor John Frankel and demanded one million credits, they specified that the money should be dropped off at a particular location in the Pittsburgh Debris Field.

## References

1. ↑ **Routine News Report: Famous Manhattan Artist Kidnapped**
Reported on Planet Manhattan

MANHATTAN - In one of their boldest moves yet, the Liberty Rogues have kidnapped famous Sculptor John Frankel. He was discovered missing from his apartment two days ago. This afternoon, a ransom demand was received from his captors insisting that a million credits be left within the **Pittsburgh Debris Field** at a specific location, whereupon he would be released. Frankel's family fears that the Rogues may kill him even if they do pay the ransom.
NSL006

****Storyline News Report**: Liberty Mediates BW Talks**

Negotiations slowed to a crawl yesterday as delegates from Kusari and Rheinland heatedly debated acquisitions in the Border Worlds. Kusari had proposed a "full disclosure" initiative, which was protested and then effectively blocked by Rheinland. Recent territorial disputes in the Border Worlds, largely driven by the discovery of a wealth of new resources and Artifacts, have sparked these talks between the colonies, with Liberty acting as mediator. However, with the delegates now polarized over this issue, it is unclear how effective these talks will be.
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**Welcome to the Freelancer HD v0.6 independent wiki!**
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LSF-MHT-Rumor2

*The Lane Hackers have stolen advanced Ageira technology, which has given them the ability to predict and intercept cargo shipments throughout the Trade Lane network. They are a very smart criminal organization, but sooner or later they will make a mistake.* - Liberty Security Force **Rumor**, Planet Manhattan
Side Arms

## Background

Side Arms are produced by Ageira Technologies at Liberty's Detroit Munitions Plant as well as by Rheinland. The Liberty Side Arms are considered to be of higher quality than that of Rheinland and are sometimes referred to as "Detroit Deathware."

A highly sought-after commodity by factions such as the Xenos. In fact, the Xenos desire them so much that they will set aside their normal focus on foreign shipping and actually attack Liberty assets around Detroit Munitions Plant where the Side Arms are produced.

## References

1. ↑ *We ship **Side Arms** here to Manhattan from Detroit, our munitions plant that serves all of Liberty and much of Kusari and Bretonia. We don't usually ship Detroit weaponry to Rheinland because they produce their own, but it doesn't compare with Detroit Deathware.* - Ageira Technologies Rumor, Planet Manhattan
2. ↑ *The Xenos don't usually mess with Liberty shipping, but that all changes when it comes to **Side Arms**. The Xenos love stealing guns, they've been concentrating attacks on the Detroit Munitions Plant for some time now. Ageira is guarding the plant better, so now they're focusing on the Trade Lane between here and Detroit.* - Liberty Police, Inc. Rumor, Planet Manhattan
News003

****Routine News Report**: Rheinland Expats Flock to Manhattan**

Reported on Planet Manhattan

MANHATTAN - Rheinland high society is on the move, and Manhattan is the destination of choice. With the economic woes that Rheinland has been experiencing in recent years, many of the colony's finest families are relocating to the center of Sirius. *"I can live the life I wish to lead more easily here - it's a shame, but true."* said Gerhardt Schliefner, a newcomer from Stuttgart. Immigrants most commonly cited the uncontrolled crime wave in Rheinland as their primary reason for leaving.
News002

****Routine News Report**: Drug Abuse on the Rise in Liberty**

Reported on Planet Manhattan

MANHATTAN - A recently conducted independent survey shows increased use of the illegal drug Cardamine by the young elite of Manhattan. *"This is alarming news,"* LPI chief, Bill Watkins, said as he responded to questions at a press conference that was called to specificially address the planet's rising Cardamine infatuation. Watkins went on to say that LPI cannot and will not make exceptions for youngsters under the influence. *"If we catch them with the drug, we have to put them away,"* he later quoted after being questioned regarding the measures the LPI would take against young Manhattanites that were arrested for possession.
Rio Ortiz

> *Your friend and devoted butler. 3 years ago, you found him on the streets on a rainy day. He doesn't remember his past, but there's a big secret hidden in his lost memories.*
>
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## Route Information

Your friend and butler, Rio. He's always been by your side for the past 3 years ever since you found him on the streets with no recollections of his past, but there is a reason why you can't fall in love with him. You have a secret. Something you've been too afraid to tell Rio. And when you do tell him this, you know your warm and comforting relationship with him will fall apart. Once you love him, it's the beginning of goodbye.

## Quotes

* "It's my duty to make your wishes come true. I'm your butler, after all."

## Trivia

* Pain Perdu (French Toast) is his favorite food
LSF-MHT-Rumor1

*The LSF has been on high alert lately. The Liberty Security Force is chartered with providing our government with the information they need to make informed decisions regarding national security matters. We are Liberty's eyes and ears in New York and beyond.* - Liberty Security Force **Rumor**, Planet Manhattan
Planet Denver

## Background

A Liberty owned planet in the Colorado system.

The local government on the planet has repeatedly revized zoning laws, forcing long-time residents on the planet to abandon their homes. Unable to buy or build new homes due to their poor socioeconomic status, these displaced people have become squatters in temporary encampments in the hills. The LPI routinely harasses and arrests these squatters, to the point where they have appealed to the Liberty government on Manhattan for relief.

## References

1. ↑ **Routine News Report: Squatters Appeal to Government**

Reported on Planet Manhattan

DENVER - A coalition of impoverished Colorado residents made an appeal to the Liberty government today, presenting a message entitled: "Being poor is not illegal." The prepared statement was addressed to the legislature in Manhattan and summarized a list of the grievances that many long-time Colorado residents held. They cited numerous examples of revised zoning laws that forced them to abandon their homes for temporary encampments scattered in the hills. There they faced harassment by LPI "squatter" patrols. There's been no official acknowledgement from New York
NN05

*I met Lonnigan as planned on Kurile yesterday and we came to an agreement on the price. The plan is to meet on Freeport 7 tomorrow to seal the deal on the ore shipment. If everything works out they'll owe me a million credits. It's the deal of a lifetime.* - Edison Trent, **Neural Net Log Entry #5**
RSL010

*Rumor has it that you're the guy who's flying for the LSF to Pittsburgh. You're gonna be flying with Michael King. Consider yourself lucky. He's one of the best pilots the LSF has around here. He'll increase your chances to make it to Pittsburgh alive. Good luck, Freelancer.* - **Storyline Rumor**, occurs after accepting Juni's escort mission.
Alien Artifacts

## Background

Alien Artifacts have been a source of conflict in the Border Worlds after their discovery by archaeological expeditions.

At some time in the past, Liberty has imposed a ban on all Alien Artifacts and has commissioned the Liberty Security Force with enforcing this ban. Other House governments, particularly the Kusari government, have been lax in enforcing this ban, leading LSF officials to sometimes take unilateral action to enforce the ban.

Wealthy elites in Liberty are particularly fond of these items to the point of ignoring the official government ban. In response, the LSF periodically raids the homes of Liberty elites to search for their Artifact collections.

## References

1. ↑ *I've heard from a reliable source that Chancellor Niemann had ordered the strike on Freeport 7. My source also tells me that it has something to do with an archeological find somewhere in the Border Worlds.* - Storyline Rumor, occurs between arrival on Manhattan and the destruction of the RNC Donau
2. ↑ **Storyline News Report: Liberty Mediates BW Talks**

Negotiations slowed to a crawl yesterday as delegates from Kusari and Rheinland heatedly debated acquisitions in the Border Worlds. Kusari had proposed a "full disclosure" initiative, which was protested and then effectively blocked by Rheinland. Recent territorial disputes in the Border Worlds, largely driven by the discovery of a wealth of new resources and Artifacts, have sparked these talks between the colonies, with Liberty acting as mediator. However, with the delegates now polarized over this issue, it is unclear how effective these talks will be.
3. ↑ *The LSF has been commissioned with confiscating all **Alien Artifacts** in Sirius. Not all the other Houses are as cooperative as they should be, so sometimes we are forced to take unilateral action. Kusari officials have been particularly lax in their enforcement of the ban.* - Liberty Security Force Rumor, Planet Manhattan
4. ↑ *The LSF advises the Navy in various locations throughout Liberty, particularly in those areas known for their Artifact smuggling routes. We also have agents periodically raid the wealthy Liberty elites' private residences in search of Artifact collections.* - Liberty Security Force Rumor, Planet Manhattan
LPI-MHT-Rumor2

*The Junkers are criminal dirtbags, but they are smart about it, unlike the Rogues. They have a legitimate cover as scrap collectors, but we know they are as crooked as any other criminal. And they will never give up one of their own. You squeeze a Junker to make him talk about other criminals.* - Liberty Police, Inc. Rumor, Planet Manhattan
Zoners

## Background

A faction that enjoys their privacy and tends to be suspicious of the motivations of the Houses when they send military forces out of their home systems.

## Storyline

Freeport 7 was a station run by the Zoners.

## References

1. ↑ *It may not be the best move for Liberty to send troops into Sigma even just to guard the Freeport 7 wreck. Despite our best intentions, not everyone believes Liberty means well - especially those who enjoy their privacy - like the **Zoners**. Meanwhile, enough people from every House died on Freeport 7 that whoever did do this is likely to be hunted down and killed before they can be tried. No place will be safe for them to hide in the colonies. And if you ask me, they'll get what they deserve.* - Storyline Rumor, occurs between arrival on Manhattan and the destruction of the RNC Donau
News001

****Routine News Report**: Famous Manhattan Artist Kidnapped**

Reported on Planet Manhattan

MANHATTAN - In one of their boldest moves yet, the Liberty Rogues have kidnapped famous Sculptor John Frankel. He was discovered missing from his apartment two days ago. This afternoon, a ransom demand was received from his captors insisting that a million credits be left within the Pittsburgh Debris Field at a specific location, whereupon he would be released. Frankel's family fears that the Rogues may kill him even if they do pay the ransom.
NSL004

****Storyline News Report**: Freeport 7 Public Reaction**

Citizens everywhere are still in shock at the news of Freeport 7's destruction. The station, operated by the Zoners, served as a neutral trading facility for all walks of life from around the galaxy. In the face of the catastrophic loss of life and the growing consensus that this was most likely a deliberate attack, people are struggling to grasp the motive behind this senseless act of violence.
NN07

*Well, after several days of travel, we finally arrived on Manhattan. It was about time, the rescue ship was everything but a pleasant experience. The other eight survivors simply wouldn't stop talking about what had happened on Freeport 7. Speculations were running wild, and just about everybody was accused at one point or another. Some were convinced Chancellor Niemann was behind the attack, and others accused Governor Tekagi. A Kruger rep assured me that Samura was the only possible group that had an interest in destroying Freeport 7. After a whole lot of useless debate, the majority seemed to agree in the end that The Order was behind it. Anyway, I have to say Manhattan is everything that Tobias made it out to be: a single giant city that covers almost the entire planet. They say that over 220 million people live here - unbelievable. The medics just took Lonnigan to intensive care in Medical. They said it'll take a while until he's released. No matter how long it takes, I'll stay in Manhattan until he recovers. After all, we had signed the deal already. In the meantime, I should find a job. My 500 credits won't last long. Maybe there is someone in the bar who could give me a lead.* - Edison Trent, **Neural Net Log Entry #7**
Samura Heavy Industries

## Background

Samura Industries is one of the great Kusari *keiretsu* - sprawling, vertically ingegrated companies that control whole industries.

## Storyline

They are interested in buying Boron, and one of their hired guns, Sam Lonnigan arranged a deal with Edison Trent to purchase his Boron shipment on Planet Kurile.

## Relations

### Allies

* Kusari Naval Forces
* Kusari Police

### Enemies

* Blood Dragons
* Golden C
* Xenos
* Criminals

## References

1. ↑ *Well, I did the deal. I'm now the proud owner of over a ton of Boron. I put all my savings into this deal. It's not entirely legal, but here in the Borderworlds, nobody really pays too much attention to this. I've been in contact with a man named Lonnigan, apparently a hired gun representing **Samura Heavy Industries**. He says his clients might be interested in the shipment.* - Edison Trent, Neural Net Log Entry #4
LPI-MHT-Rumor8

*LPI is almost like two companies: you got the LPI who police Liberty space and run the Sugarland and Huntsville prison ships, and then you have LPI the consumer goods manufacturer making all kinds of products with the captured criminals as their labor force.* - Liberty Police, Inc. **Rumor**, Planet Manhattan
LPI 8th Patrol Wing

A patrol wing of the Liberty Police, Inc. that routinely patrols the Detroit Debris Field in the New York system.

## References

1. ↑ *The LPI 8th patrol wing is assigned to the Detroit Debris Field. There are no criminal bases there that we know of, but it is a well-populated area for Rogues and Junkers. The Detroit Field lies on the west side of the system, just beyond Manhattan where they can find cover in the Jersey Debris Fields.* - Liberty Police, Inc. Rumor, Planet Manhattan
Junkers

## Background

Junkers are an itinerant population of unknown origin who comb debris fields looking for scrap and equipment that can either be repurposed or sold for cash.

In spite of their official cover, the LPI knows that the Junkers are a criminal organization. The Junkers will never give up one of their own, but have no qualms about ratting out other criminals.  In conversation at bars, some Junkers are known to say the phrase, "The Junkers don't accept apologies."

## Relations

### Enemies

* Hogosha
* Xenos
* House Corporations

## References

1. ↑ *The **Junkers** are criminal dirtbags, but they are smart about it, unlike the Rogues. They have a legitimate cover as scrap collectors, but we know they are as crooked as any other criminal. And they will never give up one of their own. You squeeze a Junker to make him talk about other criminals.* - Liberty Police, Inc. Rumor, Planet Manhattan
Governor Tekagi

## Storyline

A prominent figure of Kusari. Some of the Freeport 7 Survivors speculated that he may have been behind the attack on Freeport 7.

## References

1. ↑ *Well, after several days of travel, we finally arrived on Manhattan. It was about time, the rescue ship was everything but a pleasant experience. The other eight survivors simply wouldn't stop talking about what had happened on Freeport 7. Speculations were running wild, and just about everybody was accused at one point or another. Some were convinced Chancellor Niemann was behind the attack, and others accused **Governor Tekagi**. A Kruger rep assured me that Samura was the only possible group that had an interest in destroying Freeport 7. After a whole lot of useless debate, the majority seemed to agree in the end that The Order was behind it. Anyway, I have to say Manhattan is everything that Tobias made it out to be: a single giant city that covers almost the entire planet. They say that over 220 million people live here - unbelievable. The medics just took Lonnigan to intensive care in Medical. They said it'll take a while until he's released. No matter how long it takes, I'll stay in Manhattan until he recovers. After all, we had signed the deal already. In the meantime, I should find a job. My 500 credits won't last long. Maybe there is someone in the bar who could give me a lead.* - Edison Trent, Neural Net Log Entry #7
NN09

*I talked to her. At first she seemed pretty annoyed that I interrupted her conversation, but after she heard that I was on Freeport, she was a lot nicer. Seems like I could be in luck! She's looking for a freelancer right now and said that she'd be in the equipment room later. I also have to remember to call her Juni, not Jun'ko. I'll definitely look her up - it sounds promising.* -Edison Trent, **Neural Net Log Entry #9**
Delta Robotics

## Overview

Delta Robotics, formerly known as Greedo Shot First Robotics, is a team specializing in beetleweights. Delta Robotics attended the first MakerBattle event with Free Hugs, and also compete at NHRL events with their flagship bot Nubert. The team plans to make a robot for 2023 called CILANTRO. The team is based around Toby Fox’s Undertale and Deltarune games, as the “delta” is short for “Deltarune”.

Cole Wilson (username lilchariardx) is making a blog about his events. He also has a Discord server. Be sure to check them out!

## Team Members

### Cole Wilson

Cole Wilson is the 13-year-old captain of Delta Robotics. He is a middle schooler in Simsbury, CT who started competing after his dad turned BattleBots’ first reboot Season onto the TV. He designed Free Hugs himself and is good friends with AJ Torizzo of Team Adder.

### Ellen DiCarlo

Ellen DiCarlo is Cole Wilson’s aunt and co-captain of the team. She worked to put together the electrical systems and programming on Free Hugs and Nubert.

### Steven DiCarlo

Husband of Ellen DiCarlo, Steven is a minor team member.

### Jeff Wilson

Jeff Wilson is Cole Wilson’s grandpa. Despite his age, Jeff is currently working for Delta Robotics’ sponsor ChapCo. Jeff Wilson is responsible for making Free Hugs’ chassis as well as building the frame of Delta Robotics’ work-in-progress test box.

### Anna Davis

Anna Davis is a member of Ellen DiCarlo’s FIRST Robotics team and joined Delta Robotics for her CAD prowess. She designed CADs for both Free Hugs and Nubert, and worked to help manufacture them.

## Robots

 Nubert | Beetleweight
September 2022
November 2022
 Order & Chaos (Upcoming)
 Mew Mew Kissy Cutie (Upcoming)

Wins: 4

Losses: 6

## See Also

* Delta Robotics on the official NHRL website
* Delta Robotics on the Ultimate Robot Archive
Deep Space Engineering

## Background

Deep Space Engineering has an exclusive contract with fellow Liberty company Ageira Technologies to build Jump Gates and Trade Lanes throughout the Sirius Sector.

This makes DSE a critical part of Liberty's power in Sirius and accordingly the Liberty government ensures their assets are adequately protected within Liberty space. The Trade Lane and Jump Gate construction sites are, however, largely outside of Liberty territory and are thus subject to pirate attacks and vandalism.

## Relations

### Allies

* Liberty Navy
* Liberty Police, Inc.
* Liberty Security Force
* Liberty Corporations

### Enemies

* Lane Hackers
* Outcasts
* Criminals

## References

1. ↑ *DSE is an important part of the machinery of Liberty power in Sirius, so you will see that we have adequate protection within her space. Unfortunately, many of our Trade Lane and Jump Gate construction projects are far outside the safety of Liberty, where our affairs can often fall victim to pirates and vandals.* - **Deep Space Engineering** Rumor, Planet Manhattan
President Jacobi

## Storyline

Following the Destruction of Freeport 7, President Jacobi was scheduled to meet Admiral Schultzky, a diplomatic envoy from Rheinland to help defuse tensions following the incident  as well as discuss a new trade proposal and heightened cooperative security measure . President Jacobi considered this to be a positive gesture from Chancellor Niemann in light of recently strained diplomatic ties between Liberty and Rheinland.

## References

1. ↑ *There's no mystery why Admiral Schultzky is here. Chancellor Niemann sent him to play politics with the **President**. Many in the government believe that Niemann was behind the attack on Freeport 7. Schultzky is here to appease Liberty and the High Court, while the Rheinland Military continues to operate illegally in the Border Worlds. It's not a big secret that Rheinland has been overstepping its boundaries out there for the last few weeks.* - Storyline Rumor, occurs between arrival on Manhattan and the destruction of the RNC Donau
2. ↑ **Storyline News Report: Rheinland Admiral in Manhattan**

Rheinland Admiral Otto Schultzky arrives in Manhattan today to meet with **President Jacobi**. Though they plan to discuss a new trade proposal, the President says that a heightened cooperative security measure will be on their agenda as well in light of the recent Freeport 7 tragedy. The admiral's flagship, the RNC Donau, will arrive in Manhattan today under heavy guard.
3. ↑ **Storyline News Report: Jacobi Hopeful About Meeting**
**The President** was candid today when asked about her upcoming meeting with Admiral Schultzky. She said that despite recently strained diplomatic ties, this is a positive gesture from Chancellor Niemann. Jacobi and Schultzky have met on several occasions before his formal diplomatic appointment, and she has previously described him as "a man of reason, committed to peace."
Jersey Debris Fields

Located in the New York system, the Xenos routinely operate out of here to attack Rheinland and Kusari shipping approaching Manhattan. Rumor has it there is a Jump Hole in this debris field.

Criminal factions as well as the LPI have been known to turn rats and traitors into "good debris" in the field - that is, sending them on a little spacewalk without a suit on.

## References

1. ↑ *Xenos are hitting the Trade Lanes surrounding Manhattan. They are moving in from the **Jersey Debris Fields**; there must be a Jump Hole somewhere within the Jersey. At least they don't really attack Liberty shipping, just Kusari and Rheinland.* - Liberty Police, Inc. Rumor, Planet Manhattan
2. ↑ *Scrap Metal ain't the only kind of debris you'll find in the Jersey. Ever heard somebody refer to another person as "good debris"? That means the guy they're talking about went on a little spacewalk without a suit on. That's what happens to rats and traitors. You want to hear the juicy part? LPI will put you into the debris too if you make 'em angry enough.* - Liberty Police, Inc. Rumor, Planet Manhattan
Bill Watkins

## Background

Chief of the Liberty Police.

During a press conference regarding the rise of Cardamine use on Manhattan, he maintained that the LPI would draw a hard line and put away any person, youngster or otherwise, caught in possession of Cardamine or found under its influence.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 **Routine News Report: Drug Abuse on the Rise in Liberty**
Reported on Planet Manhattan

MANHATTAN - A recently conducted independent survey shows increased use of the illegal drug Cardamine by the young elite of Manhattan. *"This is alarming news,"* LPI chief, **Bill Watkins**, said as he responded to questions at a press conference that was called to specificially address the planet's rising Cardamine infatuation. Watkins went on to say that LPI cannot and will not make exceptions for youngsters under the influence. *"If we catch them with the drug, we have to put them away,"* he later quoted after being questioned regarding the measures the LPI would take against young Manhattanites that were arrested for possession.
RSL011

*I hear you took the escort mission to Pittsburgh. Juni asked me yesterday to make that run. Looks like she finally found a fool for this silly scheme she and King cooked up. I'm guess you're flying in that crappy Starflier she had for a while. All I can say is, be careful. That ship should have been put out of its misery a long time ago.* - **Storyline Rumor**, occurs after after accepting Juni's escort mission.
RSL004

*There's no mystery why Admiral Schultzky is here. Chancellor Niemann sent him to play politics with the President. Many in the government believe that Niemann was behind the attack on Freeport 7. Schultzky is here to appease Liberty and the High Court, while the Rheinland Military continues to operate illegally in the Border Worlds. It's not a big secret that Rheinland has been overstepping its boundaries out there for the last few weeks.* - **Storyline Rumor**, occurs between arrival on Manhattan and the destruction of the RNC Donau
Kruger Minerals

## Storyline

One of the Freeport 7 Survivors was a representative from Kruger Minerals. He thought that Samura Heavy Industries was the only group that had an interest in destroying Freeport 7 indicating a potential rivalry between Kruger and Samura.

## References

1. ↑ *Well, after several days of travel, we finally arrived on Manhattan. It was about time, the rescue ship was everything but a pleasant experience. The other eight survivors simply wouldn't stop talking about what had happened on Freeport 7. Speculations were running wild, and just about everybody was accused at one point or another. Some were convinced Chancellor Niemann was behind the attack, and others accused Governor Tekagi. A Kruger rep assured me that Samura was the only possible group that had an interest in destroying Freeport 7. After a whole lot of useless debate, the majority seemed to agree in the end that The Order was behind it. Anyway, I have to say Manhattan is everything that Tobias made it out to be: a single giant city that covers almost the entire planet. They say that over 220 million people live here - unbelievable. The medics just took Lonnigan to intensive care in Medical. They said it'll take a while until he's released. No matter how long it takes, I'll stay in Manhattan until he recovers. After all, we had signed the deal already. In the meantime, I should find a job. My 500 credits won't last long. Maybe there is someone in the bar who could give me a lead.* - Edison Trent, Neural Net Log Entry #7
Fort Bush

## Storyline

Edison Trent's first mission working for the LSF involved escorting a convoy of food and medical supplies from Fort Bush to the mining colony on Planet Pittsburgh.

## References

1. ↑ ==Briefing==
**Mission 1: Convoy Escort**

	* **Objective:** Escort a convoy of food and medical supplies from **Fort Bush** to the mining colony on Planet Pittsburgh. The mission's commanding officer, Michael King, is waiting to rendezvous in space near the Manhattan docking ring.
	* **Difficulty:** LSF Intel has classified this mission as low-risk. Pirate attacks are considered possible.
	* **Reward:** 2000 credits
## Background

This mission was part of a scheme that Jun'ko Zane and Michael King came up with. Juni had been trying to find a pilot to take the escort mission but found few takers until she came upon Edison Trent who was recently destitute after the Destruction of Freeport 7 and looking for a ship and a job.
Omnivore

## Overview

Omnivore is a 4WD beetleweight swiss army bot with both eggbeater and undercutter modules made by Absolute Chaos Robotics. The eggbeater module is an optimization of ACR's earlier beater bot, Apex Predator, while the undercutter is an attempt to make a more stable undercutter after the unpredictability of ACR's long series of identical undercutters. It debuted at NHRL May 2022 where it went 3-2 and one-shotted Zenith with its undercutter, proving the new design worked. Unfortunately, Omnivore did not qualify for the December 2022 Finals because it was one-shotted twice by robot combat legends, Alex Mordue and Saw Loser: 2 Saw 2 Lose, and Aren Hill and Shifty.

## Fight History

### Norwalk Havoc Robot League May 2022

#### Omnivore vs Candy Striker

Configuration: Eggbeater

The fight started with both bots spinning up and Omnivore dodging Super Space Turtle's box rush before punting Candy Striker into the roof several times. The two bots then exchanged a weapon to weapon shot that threw Candy Striker into the roof and also flipped Omnivore. Omnivore self righted off the wall and continued the fight. The rest of the fight was an even back and forth between the two combatants that went to the judges where Omnivore won.

#### Omnivore vs Gallo 12

Configuration: Eggbeater

The fight started with both bots spinning up and Omnivore punting Gallo 12 around the arena. Omnivore rained down the pain and caused Gallo 12 to tap out after it tore out Omnivore's beater.

#### Omnivore vs Zenith

Configuration: Undercutter

The fight started with both bots spinning up and Omnivore one-shotting Zenith, causing it to tap out and breaking Uch Funt's record for the fastest win at NHRL.

#### Omnivore vs Saw Loser: 2 Saw 2 Lose

Configuration: Undercutter

The fight started with Omnivore spinning up and throwing Saw Loser's minibot around the arena several times before Saw Loser: 2 Saw 2 Lose landed a hammersaw attack on Omnivore's top plate, one-shotting Omnivore and causing it to tap out when Brett separated the two.

#### Omnivore vs Shifty

Configuration: Eggbeater

The fight started with both bots spinning up and Shifty psyching out Ryan Clingman by going straight at Omnivore instead of strafing, punting Omnivore into the glass and one-shotting it, causing Omnivore to tap out.

## Fight Record

 Gallo 12 | Win
 Zenith | Win
 Saw Loser: 2 Saw 2 Lose | Loss
 Shifty | Loss

Overall record: 3-2

## See Also

* Omnivore on the official NHRL website
* Omnivore on the Ultimate Robot Archive
Planet Kurile

## Storyline

Kurile was the location where a corrupt Republican Shipping captain agreed to sell his cargo of Boron to Edison Trent instead of taking it to Honshu like he was supposed to.

## References

1. ↑ *It's been six weeks since my last entry. Unfortunately, I couldn't find out anything about alien ruins or uncharted systems. Very frustrating. The only thing I've heard was that there's been sightings of strange ships out near Sigma 17. Who knows. The good news is that I've managed to hook up with a captain of a Republican Shipping convoy. He's transporting a large shipment of Boron from Mainz to Honshu, but wants to keep the profits for himself. We agreed to meet on **Kurile** tomorrow. We'll see, maybe luck is on my side this time.* - Edison Trent, Neural Net Log Entry #3
Gerhardt Schliefner

## Background

An immigrant to Manhattan, originally coming from Stuttgart in Rheinland.

## References

1. ↑ **Routine News Report: Rheinland Expats Flock to Manhattan**
Reported on Planet Manhattan

MANHATTAN - Rheinland high society is on the move, and Manhattan is the destination of choice. With the economic woes that Rheinland has been experiencing in recent years, many of the colony's finest families are relocating to the center of Sirius. *"I can live the life I wish to lead more easily here - it's a shame, but true."* said **Gerhardt Schliefner**, a newcomer from Stuttgart. Immigrants most commonly cited the uncontrolled crime wave in Rheinland as their primary reason for leaving.
IC Man

## Storyline

An unnamed man who, based on his dress, works for Interspace Commerce. He is seen talking with Jun'ko Zane in the Manhattan bar when Edison Trent walks in. It appears that he is appealing to her for additional fighter patrols to counter criminal factions, blaming The Order and by implication the uncertainty caused by the Destruction of Freeport 7. Juni demurs, saying that the Liberty Security Force doesn't have enough people to provide that coverage. When Trent interrupts, the IC Man is annoyed by the intrusion and gets up and leaves.

## References

1. ↑ **Cutscene: Trent Meets Juni**

	* Juni: I understand what you're saying but I don't have nearly enough people...
	* **IC Man**: Juni, the environment has changed. With groups like The Order taking more and more liberties, indeed, now threatening our profits, some in the government feel we need to increase our patrols in these areas.
	* Trent: <ahem> You Jun'ko Zane?
	* Juni: Yes.
	* **IC Man**: I believe you have business to discuss.
	* Juni: Wait!
	* **IC Man**: I will leave this matter in your... capable hands.
H-Fuel

**H-Fuel** is the key fuel source for interstellar travel in Sirius.

## Description

H-Fuel is the basic fuel used for engine propulsion everywhere in the colonies. A mix of elemental hydrogen, deuterium (H2), and helium-3 (He3), H-fuel can also be mixed with oxygen in fuel cells to provide water (via "cracking") and electricity for smaller ships, space stations, and other facilities. H-fuel production is almost totally monopolized by the Kusari who obtain their supplies from the Gas Miners Guild before shipping it to storage depots and distribution facilities throughout the colonies.
Liberty Navy

## Background

The Liberty Navy is responsible for protecting the economic well-being of Liberty through military force, both within the boundaries of the colony and in the independent systems that border its territory.

## Relations

### Allies

* Liberty Police, Inc.
* Liberty Security Force
* Liberty Corporations

### Enemies

* Lane Hackers
* Liberty Rogues
* Outcasts
* Unioners
* Xenos

## Characters

### Rumor Characters

#### Planet Manhattan

* Captain Elaine Frazer (Bar)
* Lt. Evan Brandt (Bar)
* Lt. Pamela Greenwood (Bar)