Loyola,

This isn't the most unusual of feelings, however, you shouldn't give into hate, as this isn't the goal at all. Even if they can be quite... unappreciative of individuals, they are still an essential role to the Omicrons. Same can be said with the Order. That is why they were there, to give an image to them. We shouldn't really desire any hostilies between them and us.

The point of this visit was not only to test your loyalty and combat skills, but to test the intergral structure of the Core and the Order.

For now, the balance appears to be quite nominal, but the Core appears to perhaps be weakening? Who knows. Maybe it was luck.

Becoming free from one's will tends to take a toll on one's soul, try not to become too carried away with your refreshed feelings.



Remember, don't form any strong emotions towards the factions, having a clear and unbiased mind helps you base your judgements, instead of clouding them with lust.

Either way, I am impressed with you and Leo's performance.

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Now, about that task.

I'm going to give a brief overview of the situation. Currently, on the Eidolon, one of the power capacitors has overloaded and caused an issue on one of the Engineering decks. The crew down at that level cannot fix the problem as the mainframe to the power grid was damaged, due to that lengthy ionstorm. Because of this, the Eidolon barely has any kind of defence, with the weapon systems operating at 10% of it's base power, and the only defensive mechanic is the Cloaking Device. And lucky pot-shots with the limited energy capabilities.

What is required is a shipyard, the ability to physically build and repair a new power layout. Of course, we could attempt this in space, but that would be stupidly dangerous, nor do we have any safe locations to do this. Another issue is resources and materials for the deep repair.

Summoning it up: I want you to go check out one of the local factions, try to build up a relation with them, and see if we can be given temporary access to one of their shipyards, and find out what they could be compensated with.


Here's a list of people to check out. This applies to you too Leo. Choose one:

The Hellfire Legion - I know of Locklear already, and he knows me, but, it isn't certain if they're willing to help out. Another thing to note is that they're outlawed, so gaining supplies towards that might be tricky.

Crayterian Republic - The crooks *COUGH* group out in Coronado, who normally reside outside of the Barrier cloud. They might not be pleased to see us, but it's worth a shot. It's also the closest one. And legal.

The Council - They're at War with the Gallic oppression, and are also hostiles towards Outcasts. Though, we have yet to *formally* meet them. I heard they're around at the Gallic Borders? Though - it might be best to avoid any Royalist contact.

Independant Miners Guild - As of the recent, I've signed us up with a contract to assist against the Outcasts and the Corsairs in the near future, this may prove to be handy. I've also overheard rumours of them having great shipyards. Though, I've only seen one personally, which is Aland Shipyard in Omega-3, but for these people, perhaps time is the best choice as they build up trust from the contract.

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Obviously don't go screaming out, "Hey - can my buddy park their battlecruiser there?!" - because that won't work. Though, I'm sure I don't have to remind you of this, but it's better safe than sorry.

If any of you succeed in this, well, then the reward is quite clear: We'll have a properly operating capital vessel.







Oh.







And I'll give you 25,000,000 credits.

I highly advise you get some rest before starting off on this little adventure. You're free to come and go on the Wraith whenever you want. Oh yeah, by the way, I'd like it if you dropped a flight report now and then on the Eidolon. Just go up to the Data Control Room and one of the boys will show you what to do.