V̴̲̕ĕ̵͈s̶̱̓p̸̺̂ḙ̴͝ŕ̵͜t̴̠͂ǐ̸͇n̶̮̄e̵̪͆ Log

Log Entry #9: True Threat

It seems these days I'm nothing but wrong about my beliefs and what is happening around me. At least I'm man enough to admit when I'm wrong and own up to my mistakes.

Since coming out here to Delta to begin my "plan", I've come to a disturbing realization about the universe at large. We are not safe and we are not as protected as we think we are. There are things out here in Omicron Delta that would make your fucking skin crawl. I've shot down ships that read as "Unknown". They don't speak or communicate with you, they just open fire and all attempts at communication are met with deafening silence. The ships they fly are odd, almost as if the very hull is alive. There are strange aliens out here too. I'd heard rumors about them but never saw them in person before. Their ships have this strange almost ethereal beauty to them, but just as the colors they pulse with are breathtakingly beautiful, they are just as dangerous to the health and wellbeing of your crews and will not think twice about attacking and destroying you. They are hostile to humanity--possibly our greatest enemy. I, for one, won't let them have their way by letting them get their hooks into humanity. I won't let them end us.

It puts things into perspective concerning my complaints and my tribulations. Sure, the House systems and their governments are still bastards but what good would revenge do if we're all dead at the hands of aliens that want to see us eradicated and our homes taken? The entire point is moot.

I plan on asking for a commission from the Order in the coming days. The hope is they will let me keep the Cheshire and allow me to bring it into their ranks as an Order vessel so that I don't have to leave it behind. If they don't, then I may just remain as I am and continue my protection as an independent Zoner. The small crew that joined from Freeport 11 are of the same mind. Many have considered joining with the Order before ever volunteering to come onboard. We even have a few Order representatives present onboard every so often aiding us in our fight against the aliens. They are a welcome sight, and their help is always appreciated.

My other concern is Kasumi. I still haven't figured out a way to explain to her what I'm planning. She's been abandoned by people her whole life. She's always found a cause and watched as it fell apart in front of her eyes so many times I don't know what her reaction will be to my giving up on this revenge. I would try to reassure her, tell her that vengeance will consume you if you let it but I don't think I would get through to her. My wife's death years ago had caused the same anguish that I see in her now but I learned to live with it; to deal with it; to not let it consume me. Hell, I still don't know for sure if I've overcome those feelings, but I know that protecting humanity will help me get that much closer to accepting it. If Jasmine could see me now, would she be proud of me? Or ashamed? I can't dwell on those thoughts, they'll just make things worse.

We have another sortie here soon. More Nomads to eliminate. There seem to be no end to them. That's another concern all on it's own but every one of those things that I kill, is one less one that can help enact their plans. I'll write more later if I have the chance--if we don't get blown up by something bigger and badder that is...it's always possible out here.

-Vesper
[Captain of the C-Cheshire]

RE: V̴̲̕ĕ̵͈s̶̱̓p̸̺̂ḙ̴͝ŕ̵͜t̴̠͂ǐ̸͇n̶̮̄e̵̪͆ Log - Leo - 06-12-2022

Log Entry #10: Further Investigations

Tonight was a very interesting night.

We were busy running sorties against Nomads when one of them took us into another system. After the jump, we found ourselves in a large minefield. It frightened many of the crew but we were able to find the exit easily enough. After we made it out, we ran into some Order Overwatch representatives hovering around a base nearby discussing the Nomads, Wild, etc. During our discussions, we saw something called an "Auxo" on scanners. The Order seemed to be ready to attack them but they cloaked away. They are something we need to ask more about--possibly something as bad as the Nomads? We're not quite sure. Following that, a Nomad battleship jumped into the system. We gave chase into Omicron Zeta before it slipped away from us. We returned to Mu shortly thereafter to continue our discussions.

After a while, one of the reps mentioned a planet in a distant star system that seemed interesting. We all flew there to investigate. After flying through a very powerful and unknown minefield, we arrived at a planet that was completely foreign to any I'd ever seen. Ruins sprawled out across the entire planets equator. It was a sight to behold. Before long the AI in the area began to become irritated at our invasive presence so we decided to depart for a nearby Order base. After repairs, another Order representative joined us. They weren't making much sense and appeared to be speaking in tongues talking about things that've happened, haven't happened, or will happen. I attempted to make heads or tails of the conversation but the other Order ships in the vicinity couldn't understand anything that was being said either. We departed shortly after as we did not want to be involved in any Order discussions that we weren't quite cleared for. OPSEC and all that.

We returned to Delta after a short flight and continued on a few more sorties before docking for repairs and restock. We will continue our less-than-silent vigil over Omicron Delta soon. There is an ever present number of Nomads, and they need to be culled.

-Vesper
[Captain of the C-Cheshire]

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