I had a terrible... And great day. Which do you want first? Good news or bad news? Bad first.
I got attacked three times today! I tried to run, but failed... Once by a pair of Mercenaries (Blood Dragon VHF and Manta), and a Freelancer (RH Bomber). Right outside of Freeport 4 of all places! Second by a Blood Dragon Gunboat, Transport (no idea why he was fighting...), Eagle, Havoc Bomber and two other ships I didn't get to scan. The third time I was jumped by a neutral. He gave no warning and before I could even hit my nanobot button, I lost my ship. Watch out for Red-Black (I think that was his name). He flies a Raven's Claw with a lot of explosives on it. Once your shields drop, you're in trouble. Especially if you're flying a Sabre or Scimitar.
On the flip side I pirated a number of traders. Well, not that many to be honest, but a few. One of them supported our cause (Xing Zoldark), and another gave 20% of his worth to the Lane Hackers!
IND Cabover Pete (Rank 29, btw), it was. IND of all people. Conversation went something like this:
Pete: Don't hurt me!
Me: You have been Hacked! Donate to the Hackers or be disgronified!
Pete: All right!
Pete: I can give you $100k
Pete: That's 20% of my wealth.
Me: Very generous of you! I'll be sure to inform Moriarty!
I suggest we cut him a little slack next time for being generous. Perhaps it was fear? Who knows.
Anyway, apart from that, I managed to talk to one of the ICO (whom claims he has left the group...). He flew a gunboat of Liberty design, and I didn't feel like trying to fight him, especially after so many losses today. So I offered him a deal, I go on my way for the Lane Hacker pilots in his hold. He agreed and I returned to Mactan, where I am now. I have around thirty total pilots for interrogation and recovery.
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