133.7 The Bustin FM

Logo By: CrestOfArtorias

133.7 was a pirate radio station that prided itself on being independent of factional influence. They said what they wanted when they wanted, censors be damned. Notable for irreverent behavior and willingness to talk to literally anyone. Founded and hosted by Vera Tsimilitude (radio name DJ Vera) they formerly transmitted from a converted construction hauler called the Dynamic Fortissimo.

## **History**

### **DOE Years (2209-2211)**

133.7 was initially the frequency for Jacobs Ladder Colonial Park’s Weather Information Service. In 2209, after a violent sandstorm, the tower needed repairs. This task was given to recent hire Vera Tsimilitude since he had worked on (read “been fired from”) radio stations in the past. Once the tower was online Vera would test it using a plug in mic used for emergency broadcasts.

For the next 45 minutes he broadcast a mock radio show ragging on everything from the weather to first fleet. Eventually the broadcast was heard by Department of the Exterior (DOE) personnel and was switched over to weather information, but calls were already coming in. People wanted more of whatever 133.7 The Bustin FM was. Expecting to be fired again Vera was shocked to be relieved of his ranger duties and be given the task of converting the 133.7 frequency into a park and local news radio station. In this format the station would continue to broadcast weather info, however this information would be interrupted on the hour for a news flash. Vera was also allowed a 2 hour time slot at midday to discuss daily events. Unnamed at first, this block eventually became “The Verafied Truth”, a staple of modern 133.7.

By 2210, 133.7 had transformed yet again with the introduction of two major programing blocks, “Past Tensions” and “Back Chatting”. Past Tensions was a music block that focused on music from the 20th and 21st centuries while back chatting was a traditional talkback radio segment. While Past Tensions would be replaced in prime time by “Modern Solutions” in 2215, Back Chatting remains a core part of 133.7’s programing to this day.

### **Evacuation Of Safina (2211)**

In 2211 Raiders began an all-out assault on Safina that lead to the downfall of the Local Security Force (LSF) and the deaths or exodus of a large portion of the local population. During this time 133.7 was used as an Emergency Alert System and was targeted both directly and indirectly by the raiders. 133.7 stayed on the air throughout the first waves of attack, helping to co-ordinate defenders and update locals on the situation at large. This made 133.7 a major target and during this time the main tower was damaged from direct artillery fire.

Eventually broadcasting was transferred to a DOE Mobile HQ called Larry the Slow. From here 133.7 would spend its final hours as a DOE backed entity under fire and attempting to update locals from within the chaos. Ultimately Larry the Slow would be airlifted to orbit and escape Safina with Freebird being the last song played from its radio mast before the station shut down. 133.7 would go dark for over a year following this event.

### **Dynamic Fortissimo (2213 – Present)**

In early 2213 multiple radio broadcasts would be overpowered by a familiar signal as 133.7 returned to the air for the first time in over a year. During this broadcast it would be revealed that the station was now operating from a radio ship called the Dynamic Fortissimo.

Responses were mixed to the revival of 133.7. At first CDF attempted to apprehend the crew of the Dynamic Fortissimo for radio piracy and unpaid tolls. However as public awareness and acceptance of the station grew; it was determined that there was no harm in letting it continue broadcasting and the warrants were quietly rescinded. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Khans made room in their frequency bands for 133.7’s signals to travel. As time went on, they came to an agreement to re-transmit the signals so they could reach all corners of the belt.

2215 saw the introduction of Titus Livy to the host lineup as the station transitioned to a true always on air format with the introduction of “The Nightshift” late night block. By going to an always on air format, 133.7 has achieved what few stations have with a system wide all hours broadcast. Though it is fair to say the 133.7 has major interruptions so the assertion that it is a true all hours broadcast is contestable.

In the modern era 133.7 has transitioned to a peer-to-peer data link-based format where a listener can opt in to act as a link in a chain of transmitters. Though they do still transmit by overpowering local transmitters for “nostalgia reasons”. DJ Vera has noted that this practice is likely to continue as many stations have simply ceased broadcasting on the 133.7 frequency. It has been stated that they “…avoid areas where they know a station is broadcasting on 133.7 as not to overpower local traffic, unless is a major station. Then fuck’em.”.

### **Belt War (2221)**

Dynamic Fortissimo spent a lot of time off the air during the belt war as it found itself caught between advancing KE forces and defending COA forces. During this time there was question as to the status of the Dynamic Fortissimo. Rumors abounded that she had been destroyed at one battle or another. These rumors would be put to rest once she started regular broadcasting, revealing that she was shadowing squadrons for “…the best seat in the house.”. The most tuned into broadcast of the war was the battle between Vesuvius and Longbow.

### **Assault and capture by Raiders (2222)**

During early 2222 Dynamic Fortissimo came under fire from a heavily modified ship flying no flag and a pair of unrecognizable fighter craft. While it was able to escape it’s transmitter was damaged and several systems were rendered inoperable. With the recent outbreak of war between PMA and CPR, Fortissimo’s options for repair were limited. Reversing course to Remington Shipyard was not an option as it would take them through the heart of the fighting meaning that they could only travel to Hephaestus Shipyard or Reprisal Shipyard. Initially the crew planned to stop in at Hephaestus for resupply and repairs, but plans shifted rapidly when the shipyard was scuttled during a CPR assault.

The Fortissimo would be caught up to once more by the Raiders a week later. Damaged and alone it took little to overwhelm what remained of her defenses. It took little more to immobilize the Dynamic Fortissimo with large gashes torn open in her lower hull. Soon the raiders were descending upon the ship with boarding craft. The moment that the boarding craft attached to the hull was broadcast for the system to hear as the crew took up arms.

While the crew fought valiantly it was ultimately decided that they should retreat to the Dynamic Pianissimo and attempt to get a message out to other members of the DOE. Several members stayed behind or couldn’t escape however. Engineering Assistant Ronald Wier was executed by raiders after they found him trapped in the engine room and Rangers Lara and Fred Anderson were killed fighting off the raiders in the hallways of the ship. John Cole stayed behind to encrypt the Fortissimo’s main computers while Vyell Volz stayed behind to manually release the docking clamps on the Dynamic Pianissimo. Vera Tsimilitude, trapped on the lower deck, prepared the transmitter to leak the ships location should the antenna be brought back up to functionality. All three along with Garry the plush shork were subsequently captured.

DJ Vera’s preparations worked. Their captors used the Fortissimo’s transmitter to announce to the system that 133.7 had been silenced. They also stated their intentions to break into the Fortissimo’s main computer and access sensitive information. A woman, presumably the raider leader, threatened to break Vyell Volz’s fingers before brutalizing and shooting Vera live on air. This set off a spark through the system. Despite the war, pioneer residents put aside their differences for one unified goal, rescue the crew of the Fortissimo.

### **The Battle of 3Z**

The Dynamic Fortissimo broadcast its location as 3Z. Realizing that time was of the essence, multiple ships raced to the scene, ready to fight whatever had attacked the radio ship. The Rider cargo ship Morning Dragon linked up with the Khankordia early on before escorting Larry the Slow and its escort destroyer further into 3Z. From the other side of the tile, the CPR freighter Valiant Dawn, closed in on the distress call.

When the force arrived, they found the Fortissimo, barely under its own power, and a Raider ship called Revenant. The order was given to surrender by the combined force and when the raiders responded in the negative, the combined force jumped on the Revenant, forcing a withdrawal. But not before the Fortissimo was used to ram and damage Larry the Slow. Revenant was tracked down and immobilized through the combined firepower of the rescuers. In short order, the Revenant had been boarded and the Fortissimo’s crew was recovered save Vera Tsimilitude, who had been taken as a hostage and was being held in the remains of an airlock. Rescuers surrounded the airlock, distracting the hostage taker and giving DJ Vera an opportunity to dive out of the airlock. With several more bullets, the threat was neutralized, and the remaining crew was safe.

## **Crew**

The Dynamic Fortissimo is crewed largely by former DOE personnel. While there is limited information on them certain names have come to light:

### **Ship Management:**

* Director Laprys – Captain (Played by Labrys)
* John Cole - First Officer (Played by LockeTheUnknown)
* Senior Ranger Ethan - Pilot (Played by Ethan)
* Igneous Twor – Engineer (Played by Cavilier210)
* Vyell Volz - Engineers Assistant (Played by SadWolf)
* Jenkins - Handyman (Played by White Wolf)

### **Radio Crew:**

* Vera Tsimilitude - Host, Technician (Played by Veratisu)
* Titus Livy - Host, Technician (Played by Lugzan)

### **Deceased Members:**

* Ronald Wier - Engineers Assistant. Deceased
* Lara Anderson - Ranger. Deceased
* Fred Anderson - Ranger. Deceased
* Garry - A shy plush toy. Deceased

### **List of participants**

This list does not contain participants from the Live Broadcast. Names on this list attribute characters to the faction they recorded as a part of. As such there may be double ups under different factions.

#### DOE:

* Director Laprys (Played by Labrys)
* Unknown Person (Played by Lugzan)
* John Cole (Played by LockTheUnknown)

#### MAC:

* Manager Frost (Played by Frost)
* Some mage (Played by Avis)
* Unknown MAC member (Played by Mallard)

#### Riders:

* Commander Taidyr (Played by Taidyr)
* Kinith (Played by Kinith)
* Jesse (Played by KigJesse)

#### Confederated Pioneer Republic:

* Silent Voices (Played by Silent Voices)
* KitKat (Played by Kitkat)
* Whiskey (Played by Whiskey)
* Flotten (Played by Flottenadmiral99)

#### Khans United:

* Lilith Labrys (Played by Labrys)
* Cavilier Lightfoot (Played by Cavilier210)

#### Phoenix Coalition:

* Yama (Played by Yamalay)
* Pax’idum (Played by Pax’idum)
* Bluemoon (Played by Bluemoon)
* Scipio (Played by Scipio)

#### EFN:

* Vera Tisu (Played by Veratisu)
* Captain Ace (Played by Harbinger Ace)
* Luna (Played by RaptorMother)

#### 1st Fleet:

* Tigu (Played by Tigu)
* Read (Played by lm\_read71)
* Bear (Played by Russian Bear

#### **Raiders:**

* Raider Leader (Played by Kinra)
* Raider Assistant (Played by The Devils Bard)

## **Programing**

### Programing Blocks

* The Verafied Truth (2209 – Present)
* Past Tensions (2210 – 2215) (2216 – Present)
* Back Chatting (2210 – Present)
* Verafied Speculation (2213 – Present)
* Modern Solutions (2215 – Present)
* Chatting Shit (2216 – Present)
* The Nightshift (2215 – Present)

### **List of Broadcasts:**

Veratisu maintains this archive. If you find any dead or incorrect links or have any of the lost audio please contact him at veratsimilitude@gmail.com.

#### Safina Survival:

Archive Link:
Safina Survival Archive

##### News

* 133.7 The Bustin FM Newsflash 1 - DJ Vera – The Verafied Truth
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Newsflash 2 - DJ Vera – Past Tensions (Lost)
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Newsflash 3 - DJ Vera – The Verafied Truth
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Newsflash 4 - DJ Vera – The Verafied Truth
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Newsflash 5 - DJ Vera – Past Tensions (Lost)

##### Unscheduled Broadcasts

* 133.7 The Bustin FM Down - DJ Vera – Unscheduled
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Is Back BBY - DJ Vera – Past Tensions
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call In From Mage - DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Emergency Broadcast 1 - DJ Vera – Interrupted Past Tensions
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Emergency Broadcast 2 - DJ Vera – Interrupted Back Chatting

##### Back Chatting and Interviews

* 133.7 The Bustin FM Frost MAC Interview - DJ Vera – The Verafied Truth
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Jenkins Interview - DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Lapyrs DOE Interview - DJ Vera – The Verafied Truth
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Frost Laprys Interview (Unreleased)- DJ Vera – The Verafied Truth

##### Live Broadcasts (Partially Lost. Not in Archive.)

* 133.7 The Bustin FM Live Broadcast - DJ Vera – Past Tensions

#### Outlands:

Archive Link:
Outlands Archive

##### News

* 133.7 The Bustin FM The Nightshift 1 - Titus Livy – The Nightshift
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Newsflash 1 - DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Newsflash 2 - DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Newsflash 3 - DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Newsflash 4 - DJ Vera – Back Chatting

##### Unscheduled Broadcasts

* 133.7 The Bustin FM Battle Breakdown 24/12/22 - DJ Vera – Interrupted Modern Solutions
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Morse BDA – Unscheduled (Lost)
* 133.7 The Bustin FM John Cole’s Log 1 – Unscheduled
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Unscheduled Raider Broadcast – Unscheduled
* 133.7 Emergency Broadcast System: Maverick’s Speech

##### Interviews

* 133.7 The Bustin FM Taidyr RR Interview - DJ Vera – The Verafied Truth
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Silent Voices CPR Interview - DJ Vera – The Verafied Truth
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Labyrs and Cavilier KU Interview - DJ Vera – The Verafied Truth

##### Back Chatting

* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Yama – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in KitKat – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Whiskey – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Flotten – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Pax – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Jenkins – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Labrys – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Kinith – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Cavilier – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Jesse– DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Captain Ace – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Return Message - DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Luna (Raptor Mother) – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Tigu – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Read – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Bluemoon – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Manager Frost – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Whiskey 2 – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Bear – DJ Vera – Back Chatting
* 133.7 The Bustin FM Call in Scipio – DJ Vera – Back Chatting

##### Chatting Shit

* 133.7 The Bustin FM Chatting Shit with Pax and Whiskey – DJ Vera – Chatting Shit